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Galwegians timely turn of form set to secure status
Date Published: 28-Mar-2011
UCC 10
Galwegians 21
GALWEGIANS seem to have timed their form to absolute perfection in the season run-in as they recorded a crucial third successive victory on Saturday which has moved them off the bottom of the Ulster Bank AIL Division 1b league for the first time in four months.
And they did it in style, securing a League double against a plucky and talented UCC team at the Mardyke in Cork. Wegians came into this game on the back of a confidence-building winning streak, however they had to endure a disruptive four week break from competitive action.
It told in the early stages too as they struggled to gain a foothold in the game with the home side making an early impression. Indeed, it was the students opened the scoring in the first quarter when forward Andrew Cudmore got on the end of a forward rumble to ground the ball for the game’s opening try.
Out-half Johnny Holland kicked the conversion, and the UCC number 10 was kicking astutely from open play to keep his side on the front foot. Early in the second quarter, he also tagged on a penalty to give the hosts a deserved 10-0 lead.
Having absorbed nearly all the early pressure, Wegians finally got into the game after the half hour mark. Another powerful display from the forward pack was the foundation stone, including a rock solid set-piece.
And following their first serious incursion deep into opposition territory, once again it was their talismanic skipper John Cleary who provided the breakthrough when he finished off a strong passage of attacking play with a try under the posts. The try was converted by returning out-half Tadhg Leader to leave the game delicately poised at 10-7 in favour of the students at the break.
Leader and Holland each missed kickable penalties either side of the half-time whistle. But the right words were clearly said during the Wegians half-time team-talk, as it was the Blues who went on to seize control of the game and take a firm command of proceedings.
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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