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Controversial penalty decision sinks a battling Mervue United
Date Published: 09-May-2011
Waterford Utd 1
Mervue United 0
MERVUE United suffered their fifth defeat of the campaign as they lost out narrowly to Waterford Utd at the RSC in the Airtricity First Division last Friday night.
A hotly disputed second half penalty gave the home side all three points as Mervue finished the game with ten men. Conor Sinnott grabbed the only goal of the match from the penalty spot after Eric Browne was adjudged to have fouled Keith Quinn, with Browne receiving a straight red.
Johnny Glynn’s side started brightly and should have taken a third minute lead when Mike Tierney played in Rory Gaffney, but the striker saw his low effort well saved by Waterford keeper Kevin Burns at his near post.
Waterford’s David Breen headed the home side’s first chance over five minutes later and the same player came close on 23 minutes when he met a Gary Dunphy cross from the right but fired over the crossbar once again.
Three minutes later and the home side were off target again as Gary Keane saw his flicked header clear Ger Hanley’s crossbar from a Keith Quinn delivery. Mervue’s John Mountney then had a good chance but he pulled his shot wide.
Breen then headed another effort over following a flowing Waterford move involving Dunphy, Dempsey and Sinnott on the stroke of half time.
On the resumption, Kevin Crehan found himself in space at the back post but he could only drill his effort into the side netting, while Gaffney pulled another effort wide following a good run on 53 minutes.
The only goal of the game arrived 11 minutes into the half, and it was one which left the visitors a little aggrieved. Quinn raced into the box and as he was about to shoot, Eric Browne made what looked like a saving tackle to prevent the winger from scoring, but referee Keith Callanan saw it differently and awarded a penalty and showed the defender a straight red. Sinnott made no mistake from the spot, sending Hanley the wrong way.
For more, read this week’s Connacht Sentinel.
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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