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Mervue seal points with two goals in a minute
Date Published: 20-Jun-2011
Mervue United 3
Wexford Youths 0
Mervue United bucked the recent worrying trend of losing in Galway soccer with a fine victory over Wexford Youths on Friday night in Fahy’s Field.
A goal from Noel Varley and a brace from Tom King ensured victory for the east side city team over a Wexford side languishing second from bottom of the table, 14 points beneath Mervue.
Wexford had looked in control for the first half but both sides had few opportunities to break the goal duct. Three corners in quick succession for the visitors placed the home side under pressure from the kick off.
It took Mervue 20 minutes to produce their first chance on goal with a Mark Ludden cross badly executed wide by Jason Molloy, while goalkeeper Ger Hanley kept Mervue in the match with a couple of excellent saves to finish the first half at nil all.
Two goals in the space of 60 seconds early in the second half saw Mervue take a stranglehold of the game as Varley’s powerful header at the back post from a Ludden corner smashed into the top corner to put the home side ahead in the 55th minute, and that lead was extended 60 seconds later as a Tom King run blitzed the
Wexford defence who had failed to clear an Alan Gaffney ball, allowing King to fire past Wexford keeper Packie Holden.
Mervue increased their pressure on the visitors but failed to take advantage of their goal chances until the 74 minute when King tapped in his second from a palmed shot off Holden after a David Goldbey strike off the left side of the box.
The leaders nearly made it four when substitute Michael Collins headed a Mike Tierney cross just wide of the post while Ger Hanley kept a clean sheet at the death with a save from a Ben Ryan free kick.
Mervue Utd: Hanley; Crehan (Collins 80), Casserely, Conneely, Ludden; Gaffney, Mountney, Varley (O’Brien 81), King; Goldbey (Tierney 84), Molloy.
Wexford Youths: Holden; Nolan, Kehoe, Keogh, Broaders; Ryan, Rowe (Kinsella 72), Yelverton, Mullen (McCurtin 62); Furlong, Walshe.
Referee: Kevin O’Regan (Kerry).
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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