Galway Bay FM News Archives
Tannian out of Dublin clash
Date Published: 22-Mar-2011
STEPHEN GLENNON
MIDFIELD duo Ger Farragher and David Burke are both injury worries for the Galway hurlers ahead of their fascinating National League showdown against table toppers Dublin at Parnell Park this Sunday (2:30pm).
Dead ball specialist Farragher sustained a dead leg in a training session in Ballinasloe on Sunday morning, while Burke picked up a nasty gash on his shin in St. Thomas’ surprise U-21 championship defeat to Athenry last weekend.
Added to this, Beagh’s Joe Gantley aggravated a groin injury against Kilkenny in Galway’s last outing and his training has been restricted over the past week. Galway manager John McIntyre, though, is optimistic that Gantley will be available for selection
Already without a plethora of players through injury, Galway can ill afford to lose any more regulars, especially as full-forward Iarla Tannian will miss the Dublin game due to a family wedding in the United States.
Among those still out are the attacking trio of Joe Canning, Damien Hayes and Aidan Harte. However, another long term injury victim, Sarsfields’ Kevin Hynes is “getting closer to being involved”, according to McIntyre, having played a number of club games recently.
A couple of players do return for this game, though. Craughwell’s Adrian Cullinane has recovered from a dead leg which forced his withdrawal from the Kilkenny match, while Turloughmore defender Fergal Moore (ankle) and Sarsfields’ Joseph Cooney (thumb) are back in full training.
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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