Galway Bay FM News Archives
’Keepers on top as United and UCD share spoils in incident packed clash
Date Published: 22-Mar-2011
Galway United 0
UCD 0
Keith Kelly
Galway United collected their first point of the season in Terryland Park on Friday night, but manager Sean Connor could not decide if it was a point gained or two points lost after a game high on incident but low in quality.
United created the better chances, and would have won comfortably were it not for some heroics by UCD ‘keeper Ger Barron, but on the other hand the visitors had a 46th minute penalty saved by United ‘keeper Greg Fleming , and he also produced a couple of other top-drawer saves to keep out the UCD attack.
“It is our first point so it is probably a point gained in a way. Games against UCD, Bray, and Drogheda are the games we want to win, so what we will have to do is pick up points other places where we won’t be expected to.
“You cannot legislate for the ‘keeper havi
ng an outstanding game, and the save from Karl Moore at the end was the best one for me. I was right behind it in the dug-out and he has bent his shot and we thought it would just nestle in the corner, but my own ‘keeper did just as well with the penalty save.
“That was a good penalty, right in the corner and he has dealt with a couple of other balls really well. I think it was a game in which both ’keepers did well,” said Connor, who also revealed what he described as the “levels of negativity” towards the club around the city.
“Anybody who is critical of the League of Ireland should take note because you won’t see many scoreless draws better than that. Thankfully there was over 1,000 people here, but there still is a small bit of negativity.
“I am sick of having to apologise for managing Galway United when I am talking to certain people around Galway. I am not going to continue apologising for being the manager of Galway United, my job is to keep playing attractive football and stay in this division.
“The begrudgers and knockers who are still there should go and look after themselves because I am happy with the people that are coming. If the crowds keep coming hopefully we will be able to strengthen the squad in July and I can get this football club where I think it deserves to be,” he said.
One of the priorities has to be bringing in a striker, as despite Barron’s heroics on Friday night, United would have won on Friday had they an experienced target man up front to finish one of the many chances they created.
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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