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Mervue Utd and Salthill Devon hit by injury concerns
Date Published: 28-Apr-2011
STEPHEN GLENNON
MERVUE United have a number of injury concerns as they host an unbeaten Monaghan United side in their Airtricity First Division fixture at Fahy Field this evening, Friday (7:45pm).
Defenders Damien O’Rourke (Achilles), Nicky Curran (calf) and Noel Varley (shins) are all in a race to be fit, while striker Jason Molloy is struggling with a groin injury.
Johnny Glynn’s outfit enter this tie on the back of a disappointing 1-0 away loss to Athlone in the league last Friday and a 2-1 defeat against Derry City in the EA Sports Cup on Monday.
That said, of the two games, Glynn particularly bemoaned the dropped points at Athlone Town. “It was just one of the games. I was happy with the performance, just disappointed with the result,” said the Mervue manager.
“Athlone played a very slow type of game and then they got the goal and just sat back. We played all the football, but we couldn’t get the goal we needed. We will have to learn from that.”
Although Monaghan lie second in the First Division table – just a point behind leaders Cork City – Mervue will be buoyed by results last season when they drew their first home game against the visitors and subsequently defeated the Northern outfit 2-1 in their second last game of the season.
“I don’t know (if it is encouraging),” argued Glynn. “I mean, they have a new manager and a lot of new players. They are also unbeaten and are going very well but, I suppose, they have to lose sometime. I know we won’t fear them anyway.
“We still have to ensure we defend well and create chances going forward. We haven’t been getting any hidings, though, and we have done well against every team we have played this season, aside from Limerick.”
If there is a negative, however, it is that Mervue’s request to change a number of their home fixtures to avoid clashes with other games was rejected by the FAI this week. “It is disappointing to be clashing with the Galway United game, and that match is on the telly as well.
“I suppose, Connacht aren’t playing, so that might help (attendances), but it will also depend on the weather. We have been getting between 300 to 400, on average, at our home games, so we would hope to build on that.”
Meanwhile, Salthill Devon also have their injury woes ahead of Saturday evening’s clash against Longford Town at Flancare Park (7:30pm). Defenders Colm Horgan and Wes Charles (both groin) are out, while it will be another two to three weeks before midfielder Robbie Porter returns from a knee injury.
Player/manager Mike Quirke is still under suspension, although striker Victor Collins does return from his time on the sidelines following his suspension.
For more, read 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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