Galway Bay FM News Archives
Salthill approach weekend battle in positive frame of mind
Date Published: 31-Mar-2011
SALTHILL’S Devon’s first team coach Emlyn Long believes if his side apply themselves in the same manner in which they did against Monaghan United (second half) and Derry City in recent games, then they can turn a corner and pick off results throughout the season.
Four games in and without a win – and just one draw to their name – the pressure is on Salthill Devon to record their first victory. Long hopes they can do that against Waterford United in Drom tomorrow evening, Saturday (7pm).
“Every game we go out in, we want to win but, at the same time, we have to call a spade a spade and we have to work to the same levels we worked in the second half against Monaghan (in the League) and in the 120 minutes against Derry (in the EA Sports Cup).
“We just have to work to that level every week, then we will pick up results. We are definitely in a far stronger position than we were this time last season. We would have liked to have more points on the board at this stage, four league games into the season, but we are where we are.
“I think the lads have done a lot of growing up in the last two matches and if we can bring that hunger and level of work-rate to the match against Waterford – and every other match we play this season – then we will pick up the results.”
Despite going three goals and a man down in the first half against Monaghan last Friday night, Devon regrouped and managed to close up shop in the second period. “We went back out in the second half and we fought for every ball,” says Long.
“I know we lost 3-0 – and it sounds bad saying it – but it was a serious performance in the second half from 10 men. We had some chances, if not better chances than them. And it was not that they dropped off either. They were still pushing forward all the time, but we held our ground. So, that was very encouraging.”
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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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