Galway Bay FM News Archives
Mervue hoping to break their Wexford duck
Date Published: 31-Mar-2011
Mervue United travel to Ferrycarrig Park for an 8pm kick-off this evening (Friday), hoping to end a run that has never seen them win against Wexford Youths. Indeed, last season alone, Mervue lost 0-1 and 2-5 to this evening’s opposition at home, while they also suffered a 3-2 loss away.
Time will tell if United can buck the trend this evening, although manager Johnny Glynn does have injury concerns. Defender Martin Conneely is extremely doubtful due to a head injury, which required six stitches, while David O’Brien (ankle) and John Mountney (knee) are also doubtful. Dan Cunningham is still out for another week. Damien O’Rourke is unavailable due to work commitments.
While gutsy Mervue lost 2-1 to promotion chasers Shelbourne at home last weekend, they did secure a superb victory over Finn Harps, after extra-time, in their EA Sports Cup clash on Monday evening. Rory Gaffney scored the all-important goal in the 1-0 win.
Glynn says he was delighted with the performance. “Yeah, I was encouraged with the performance; it was just a pity it wasn’t a league match,” he quipped.
They will get their chance in the League in Ferrycarrig Park this evening, however, and although Mervue have not beaten Wexford Youths in the Airtricity League to date, they should be harbouring genuine ambitions of picking up points against the basement club.
See full preview in this week’s Galway City 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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