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Monivea fall short in dying stages of All-Ireland decider
Date Published: 14-Apr-2011
Crosshaven 17
Monivea 9
Rob Murphy at
Templeville Road
MONIVEA fell just short once again on Saturday as an All-Ireland title slipped from their grasp in injury time at a sun drenched Templeville Road in Dublin.
A penalty and a last gasp try in the five minutes of added time saw Cork side Crosshaven dig out a memorable win and condemned Galway’s most successful junior club to a season without silverware.
Having been pipped by Sligo twice this year in the league and cup on the home front, Monivea’s incredible run in this competition – becoming the first Connacht side to reach the final – had set up a chance to end their season on a high, but a mounting injury list and a lack for genuine form proved critical.
In a contest that was scrappy and tense throughout, the Cork side built up a six point half-time lead but saw it wiped away in the third quarter as the Connacht men began to dominate, yet a late surge in the final ten minutes saw a siege on the Monivea line and, ultimately, the concession of eight points in injury time.
Darren O’Keefe’s try was the icing on the cake as Monivea chased the game in the final seconds but were caught out with a cross field kick when Ger Divilly was down injured.
Liam Delaney has been instrumental to Crosshaven’s progress which had seen them beat Dundalk and Dromore away before toppling Sligo on home soil and he kicked three penalties in the first half for a 9-3 lead.
Ger O’Connor had answered for a flat Monivea who were struggling in the set piece play to get any sort of clean front-foot ball. Even when they had possession, mistakes were proving costly and the rampaging Crosshaven forwards were causing them trouble at the fringes.
Just before half time a brilliant attack from Seamus Fahey and Ger Divilly led to a penalty a yellow card for Michael Buckley. The kick was missed but O’Connor kicked two from thee in the third quarter to level matters.
The introduction of powerful tighthead Fergus Farrell proved important in the second half for Monivea as they came more into the contest. Scrums were more even and Cathal Divilly and Eoin Rooney were getting increasing chances to charge forward.
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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