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Galway teams face acid tests
Date Published: 12-Apr-2011
STEPHEN GLENNON
IT’S a big weekend for Galway GAA as the county’s senior hurlers face Waterford in what is akin to a National League semi-final and the U-21 footballers take on Munster champions Cork in an intriguing All-Ireland semi-final showdown.
After their demolition at the hands of All-Ireland champions Tipperary, the Tribesmen travel to Walsh Park in Waterford City knowing only a victory will keep their hopes of retaining the National League title alive on Sunday (2:30pm).
It’s very tight at the top of Division 1 with leaders Kilkenny expected to account for Offaly in Nowlan Park to go through to the decider, leaving Galway, Dublin and Tipperary vying for the remaining berth.
Waterford also have an outside chance of qualifying, but they will need to beat Galway and hope basement side Wexford can upset Tipperary in Thurles.
In any event, Galway’s destiny is very much in their own hands and, given the hurt of their recent 4-23 to 1-14 mauling to Tipp, you would expect that there has to be a kick in the Tribesmen’s when they line out against the Déise.
While manager John McIntyre must plan without midfielder Ger Farragher (knee), Andy Smith – who broke his nose against Tipperary – and long term injury-victim Fergal Moore, who had scar tissue removed from his ankle last week, he has been boosted by the return of a number of his big guns.
Shane Kavanagh, Joe Canning, Kevin Hynes and Damien Hayes have all played with their clubs in recent weeks and are all back in contention for starting places, while Aidan Harte – a sub against Tipp – is now up and running after his long lay-off.
Furthermore, Liam Mellows duo David Collins (shin) and Aonghus Callanan – a late withdrawal before the Tipperary game due to tonsillitis – are also pushing for inclusion as will Barry Daly of Clarinbridge who was unavailable for the Tipp outing due to a club U-21 game.
No doubt, though, Galway’s display must improve dramatically if the healing process of their 18-point defeat to Tipperary is to begin. “It was a shocking performance; we were just wiped out by Tipperary. No excuses,” says McIntyre.
“It was an eye opener for everyone, for the team management and the players. On the day, Tipp were definitely in a different league to us. Obviously, when you are beaten by 18 points – regardless of how good the opposition were on the day – everyone associated with the team is rattled.
“I suppose, thankfully, this has happened early enough for us in the year to address the problems that were there in Pearse Stadium. We need to heed the lessons from that Tipperary game. It was a wake-up call for everybody.”
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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