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Traynor’s strike proves enough for Galway HC in hockey final
Date Published: 28-Apr-2011
Galway Hockey Club 1
Greenfields 0
GALWAY Hockey Club lifted the Connacht Senior cup for the fourth year in succession in an exciting game played in perfect conditions in Dangan recently.
The game started at a fast pace with both teams moving the ball swiftly from end to end and Galway were unlucky not to take an early lead when Emma Johnson forced a fantastic save from Sinead Collins after five minutes.
Both sets of midfielders fought a battle royale with Galway’s Michelle Carey and Deirdre Hatton and Greenfields Neasa McGettigan and Dora Gorman swopping periods of dominance before Deirdre Hatton fed Lindsey Traynor on the left who passed two defenders before forcing a short corner for a foot foul in the circle.
The push out went to Lyndsey Traynor. She passed left to Freddie Timmons who unleashed a powerful shot giving Sinead Collins no chance in the Greenfields goal.
This goal spurred Greenfields into action and they dominated the remainder of the half but failed to hit the backboard. They had two golden opportunities to equalize.
Firstly, in the last ten minutes of the half, Neasa McGettigan carried the ball towards the circle and passed to Alma Whelan on the right. She switched left to Mary Healy who found herself in a one on one with Galway goalkeeper Emily Molloy. Molloy dived and smothered out the chance.
On the stroke of half-time a careless Galway back pass was intercepted by Mary Healy. She passed across the circle to the incoming Grace McCormack on the left. She might have done better with her powerful shot which hit the wrong side of the left upright. In between Galway could have extended their lead when Claire Heskin was just wide following a good cross from Lindsey Traynor.
The game failed to have the same urgency in the first period of the second half and Greenfields again had their chances to equalize, but their forwards continued to squander opportunities with Emily Molloy dealing excellently with two further one on one chances.
Both sides were temporarily reduced to ten players when Louise Fahy of Galway and then Alison Ryan of Greenfields both saw yellow for not getting back the required five metres quickly enough, the umpires having given several previous warnings to players from both sides.
Galway held onto their one goal advantage and Claire Heskin, their captain, was delighted to lift the Connacht Senior Cup again to finish their season off on a high.
Greenfields have a further opportunity to similarly finish on a positive note when they travel to Cork early next month for the play-offs for a place in the All Ireland Hockey League.
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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