Galway Bay FM News Archives
Duffy and Rigney to take over coaching roles at Galwegians
Date Published: 09-May-2011
GALWEGIANS have been given a major boost with the appointment of both Colm Rigney and Gavin Duffy as club coaches for the coming season 2011/12.
The club, who play in the Ulster Bank League Division 1B, have moved quickly to replace Eamonn Molloy who is stepping down after a successful three year term.
Rigney, a native of Portlaoise and from a well known rugby family, has been a professional with both Connacht and Leeds Tykes, where he won a Powergen Cup medal in 2005 and will assume the mantle of Head Coach.
Duffy, a native of Ballina and educated at Cistercian College Roscrea, joined Galwegians as a player in 2000 before moving on to professional rugby. He has played with both Harlequins and Connacht and has been an Irish squad member since 2004, winning 10 Irish International caps, including an appearance at the 2007 World Cup.
Commenting on the appointments, Galwegians Director of Rugby Mick Casserly said: “We are absolutely delighted to have secured the services of both Colm and Gavin for the coming season and hopefully beyond.
“We have an excellent balance given Colm and Gavin’s experience, having both played at the highest level. With the new changes regarding contracted players and 18 UBL games this coming season, we hope to continue producing more of our own home-grown players in addition to furthering the careers of players who may join.
“We believe we have the coaching staff in place now to improve on last season and attract quality players to Galwegians.”
The club recently retained their First Division status for the 11th successive season
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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