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Larkins’ campaign back on track with comfortable win
Date Published: 08-Jun-2011
Tommie Larkins 1-19
Athenry 0-12
Darren Kelly in Ballinasloe
Tommie Larkins put themselves back into the championship picture last Sunday with a score taking exhibition in the first 15 minutes that built up a healthy lead against Athenry. After defeats to Mullagh and Portumna, the Woodford/Ballinakill outfit needed a result to stay in the competition and this critical victory has one foot in the final 12.
Padraig Pearses will have dispute that but there’s no doubt that when Tommie Larkins are in the mood, they find scores very easily. Had they been more alert against Portumna, they would certainly have been closer but they were determined to ensure no slip ups in this meeting.
Just 53 seconds passed when Colm Flynn’s long effort went over the bar and by the sixth minute, Noel Murphy’s side led by 0-5 to 0-0 through Kevin Hooban, Eamonn Hayes and Ger Kelly before Declan Garvey put five between the teams.
Tommie Larkins were dominating the middle third and taking their chances while Athenry were struggling to cope, but when they opened with a James Divally free in the eighth minute, Larkins weren’t finish their points flush just yet. Paddy Moroney restored the five point advantage in the ninth minute before Flynn and Kelly added white flags while Stephen Page picked off an excellent point from the right corner in the 14th minute to make it 0-9 to 0-1.
Another Divally free got Athenry’s second score in the 15th minute before Flynn replied for Larkins but two scores from Thomas Divally and James’ (Divally) third free reduced the deficit to 0-10 to 0-4 with 10 minutes to go before the break.
The next few points would be critical but Tommie Larkins delivered the killer blow in the 20th minute. A well worked move started with a Dara Starr puck out towards Hooban; he sent his delivery in Garvey’s direction who batted towards Moroney; the centre forward went on the run through the Athenry defence before passing to Niall Kelly whose overhead shot left John Grealish no chance and now nine points separated the teams.
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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