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Galway survive a stiff examination from the Banner
Date Published: 22-Jun-2011
Galway 1-10
Clare 1-7
Eoghan Cormican at Kenny Park
REALITY, harsh and all as it can be, came home to roost at Kenny Park, on Saturday as Galway staggered over the finish line to record their second win of the championship.
One swallow never made a summer and neither was Galway’s 11 point win over Wexford the answer to all camogie problems west of the Shannon. To be contenders for All Ireland glory the performance against the All Ireland Champions must be replicated week in, week out. Consistency is crucial.
What materialised in Athenry last weekend, however, suggests this side have a long way to before the finished article is produced. From very early on it became evident that Galway had yet to check out of cloud nine after their heroics in Enniscorthy. Clare however, weren’t long in bringing the Galway players back down to earth.
They were 0-5 to 0-2 ahead after 28 minutes and seemed poised to hand manager Tom Hogan a first win in this year’s championship, only to lose their way in the latter stages of the second half. Galway outscored Clare by 1-7 to 1-1 at the change of ends, including a 1-4 to 0-0 superiority blitz between the 50th and 57th minute.
For Galway, a spirited finish just about made up for a poor opening in which they failed to show the required urgency, while Clare went about building an impressive lead.
The Banner outfit held the initiative until the 52nd minute and at different stages led by margins of between three and four points but, for some reason they could never quite tighten the noose around Galway’s neck.
Their early enterprise stemmed from many quarters, with Ruth Kaiser, Chloe Morey, Fiona Lafferty, Sinead O’Loughlin and Claire McMahon busy and effective.
McMahon provided the opener following a foul on Shonagh Enright and though Sandra Tannian equalised for the Tribeswomen a flurry of points moved Clare three in front. McMahon (free) pointed after Susan Earner was adjudged to have fouled possession, with Sinead O’Loughlin also on target.
Brenda Hanney, now operating at full forward, collected a pass from club mate Martina Conroy before firing over. It was Clare, however, that were in command and McMahon sniped a pair of points to strike further hope of an upset.
Noreen Cone provided brief respite for Galway with a neat point from the left corner, but Fiona Lafferty, bristling with energy and invention, restored Clare’s three point advantage, striking a beauty off the hurl.
Indeed their lead could have been greater had Sinead O’Loughlin and Claire McMahon converted chances. Those missed opportunities would come back to haunt them at the game’s end.
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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