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St. James’ bounce back in style to send city opponents packing
Date Published: 30-May-2011
St. James’ 1-13
St. Michael’s 2-5
Dara Bradley
THE ‘west side is the best side’ no longer. East conquered west on Saturday at Pearse Stadium as St. James’ comfortably defeated St. Michael’s in an enjoyable city derby clash in the back door round of the Galway Senior Football Championship.
Seamus Burke’s charges not only deservedly earned bragging rights over their city rivals, they also advanced to the last 16 of the county championship race where they have been drawn against Moycullen.
More importantly, the Mervue/Renmore/Ballybane outfit, in their debut season in the top flight, have now cemented senior status for another year. Not a bad evening’s work for a side that looked out of their depth against Claregalway in round one – now, with the pressure of relegation lifted, ‘The Jimmies’ can drive on, maybe start enjoying their football and view everything from here on in as a bonus. If they can do that, then they’ll put it up to most of the sides left standing.
As for St. Michael’s, they are now in a perilous situation – just two defeats way from returning to the intermediate grade. Pat Regan’s men may have been unlucky to lose to Killererin the first day out but they can’t blame questionable officiating for this: St James’ were by far the better team and – had the winners’ finishing been more clinical – St. Michael’s could have suffered a right hiding.
As you’d expect, St Michael’s – who were missing key personnel – battled throughout but they struggled to get a foothold in the match and just hadn’t the scoring prowess to trouble St. James’.
After six minutes, it was looking good for St. Michael’s – Conor Hoctor landed two excellent points and county minor Shane Maughan rounded his marker, Conor Glynn, to bury to the net past John Egan.
Paul Conroy (free) and Eoin Concannon, wearing 11 but operating on the edge of the square, raised two white flags leaving it 1-2 to 0-2 after a frantic start but it was one-way traffic for the remainder of the half as St. James’ took over, outscoring their opponents by six points to one, against the wind.
Concannon, a handful for centre-back Keith O’Donoghue and full-back Alan Glynn, split the posts twice more, Michael McCormack and Eoghan O’Regan chipped in with scores while even centre-back Johnny Duane – a score that had its origins on his end-line and a movement involving half a dozen players – got in on the act.
Maughan (free) pulled one back to end a 20 minutes barren spell for St. Michael’s but this score was cancelled out by Conroy (free) leaving his side 0-8 to 1-3 to the good at the small whistle.
For more, read this week’s Connacht Sentinel.
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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