Galway Bay FM News Archives
Champs Athenry suffer blow in bid to retain league title
Date Published: 23-Mar-2011
THE defending Premier League champions Athenry were struck a blow in their quest to defend their title on Sunday last when they went down by 2-1 at home to Hibernians. A David McDonagh header gave the visitors an interval advantage, but Barry O’Donovan got on the end of a corner from brother Alan to level matters on the restart.
In the closing minutes, Rob O’Grady was denied by the crossbar, with Declan Cullen failing to force home the rebound and, in a double whammy, Hibernians immediately build a counter attack at the other end with Keith Ward sending Danial Small away to tuck home the winner.
Oranmore were the big winners of the weekend as they picked up three points without kicking a ball. Just a few hours before their Saturday afternoon kickoff against West United, they were informed that the City side was conceding the game due to having insufficient players available.
That walkover moved them within three points of leaders Mervue United, but they also enjoy two games in hand. Athenry lie third, but while they trail by eight points they enjoy three games in hand. It should ensure an exciting finale to the season in the weeks ahead.
St Bernard’s joined NUIGalway in joint fourth position when they picked up a valuable point in a 1-1 draw with Salthill Devon in Abbeyknockmoy. While it was Devon who took an opening half lead, a JP Keary equaliser in the closing stages ensured parity was a fitting conclusion.
There was no joy for Dynamo Blues in Westside where a David Smith goal in the second half was enough to give Corrib Rangers a 1-0 win over their Tuam visitors. Vinny Carton went closest to a reward for Blues, but was denied by a smart Dara Geraghty save.
However the day’s busiest performer was visiting goalkeeper Dave Morris who performed heroics as a series of superb second half saves kept the home side at bay as they threatened to overrun the relegation threatened bottom side.
FIRST DIVISION
Though First Division leaders East United maintained their top spot with a 1-0 win over a weakened St Patrick’s side, second placed Corrib Celtic kept pace as Chris Greaney and Laurence Forde both scored twice in their 4-1 away win over Bohemians.
It was a bad few days for Colmanstown as an Aidan Naughton goal gave Bohemians a 1-0 win in a midweek meeting and, on Sunday last, they went down by 4-1 against Mervue United B. Emlyn Coyne (2) and
Keith Long (2) were on the mark for the visitors, with just Ollie Crowe replying for the home side.
For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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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