Galway Bay FM News Archives
Bish basketballers edge home in All-Ireland U-15 showdown
Date Published: 26-May-2011
St. Joseph’s College 44
Douglas Community School 42
ST. Joseph’s College (the Bish) were crowned National champions after defeating Douglas Community School in the All-Ireland U-15 basketball final last Sunday in the University of Limerick.
The Western Regional champions – having earlier defeated St. Aidan’s College (Cork) and St Eunan’s (Letterkenny) in the preliminary round – had advanced to the final despite a challenging and close semi-final against Colaiste Eanna (Dublin).
The Bish started the final with three quick baskets by Ciaran Conlon, Ciaran Barbour and Cathal Reilly. The sharp shooting skill of Ronan McKeown forced the Douglas coach to take a timeout to contain the threats from both inside and outside.
Lurglain McDermott played superb defence with the result that the Bish ended the first quarter leading by six points. The city outfit’s shooting guards Liam Egan, Mark Rohan and Peter O’Connor scored impressive baskets at the start of the second quarter and with Cathal Reilly dominating the boards, the Bish looked like strong contenders for the title as they led comfortably by 12 points at half time.
Douglas, however, started the third quarter showing they had no intention of surrendering their National title and Jack O’Mahoney and guard Liam Harris combined to contribute 14 points throughout the quarter. This brought the Cork school back into contention despite five vital points from Padraig Doran and Liam Egan.
Neither team had lost a game all year so the final quarter was understandably extremely tense and the large crowd added to this atmosphere. The Bish managed throughout the final quarter to maintain a slender lead with superb post moves from captains Peter Cooke and Padraig Doran and solid outside shooting from Peter O’Connor and Liam Egan.
Mark Rohan controlled the point exceptionally well and his decision making was crucial in the final minutes. Douglas managed to equalise with 11 seconds on the clock but, in the end, the Bish managed to secure a memorable victory when Padraig Doran, playing a captain’s role, managed to grab a big rebound and fired the ball nto the basket.
Bish coach Brendan Doheny said: “This team possesses a self confidence and an inner belief that I knew would carry them over the line. It really shows that hard work and dedication does pay dividends and clearly stands to you on court. We are so proud of these boys.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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