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GALWAY GAA: FIXTURES (April 18th – 25th)

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Wednesday, 18th April 

 

Minor A Football League – North 

St. Mary’s Athenry vs Claregalway (7pm Athenry)

Kilkerrin/Clonberne-Killererin vs Northern Gaels (7pm Clonberne)

Caherlistrane vs Monivea/Abbey (7pm Caherlistrane)

Minor A Football League – West 

Barna vs Salthill/Knocknacarra (7pm Páirc na bhForbacha)

Minor B1 Football League – North 

St. Gabriel’s vs Tuam Stars (7pm Kilconnell)

Ballinasloe vs Mountbellew/Moylough (7.45pm Ballinasloe)

Minor B2 Football League – North 

Headford vs Caltra (7pm Headford)

Minor B2 Football League – West 

An Fhairche-Clonbur vs Kinvra (7pm Clonbur)

 

Thursday, 19th April 

 

2017 Under 15 B Hurling Championship Cup Final 

Killimordaly vs Rahoon/Newcastle (6.30pm Kenny Park) 

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Friday, 20th April 

 

Ard Ri Hotel Football Division 6 – North 

Dunmore MacHales vs St. Mary’s Athenry (7.30pm Dunmore)

Car Parts Warehouse Football Division 8 – West 

Killannin vs Micheal Breathnach (7pm Killannin)

Minor A Football League – North 

Caherlistrane vs St. Mary’s Athenry (7pm Caherlistrane)

Minor B1 Football League – North 

St. Gabriel’s vs Mountbellew/Moylough (7pm Kilconnell)

 

Saturday, 21st April 

Senior A Hurling Championship 

Kilnadeema/Leitrim vs Craughwell (2pm Loughrea)

Tommy Larkins vs St. Thomas (4pm Duggan Park)

Gort vs Portumna (4.30pm Kenny Park)

Loughrea vs Cappataggle (5.45pm Duggan Park)

Senior B Hurling Championship 

Ballinderreen vs Clarinbridge (5.45pm Pearse Stadium)

Beagh vs Turloughmore (6.15pm Kenny Park)

Intermediate Hurling Championship 

Oranmore/Maree vs Carnmore (2.45pm Kenny Park)

Kilconieron vs Annaghdown (4pm Ballinderreen)

An Spidéal V Rahoon-Newcastle (4pm Pearse Stadium)

Ard Ri Hotel Football Division 5 – North 

Caherlistrane vs Mountbellew/Moylough (7pm Caherlistrane)

Milltown vs Glinsk (7pm Milltown)

Ard Ri Hotel Football Division 7 – North 

Williamstown vs St. Brendan’s (6pm Williamstown)

Car Parts Warehouse Football Division 7 – West 

Clifden vs An Cheathrú Rua (7pm Clifden)

 

Sunday 22nd April 

 

Senior A Hurling Championship 

Sarsfields vs Mullagh (12.15pm Duggan Park)

Liam Mellows vs Castlegar (2pm Pearse Stadium)

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Senior B Hurling Championship 

Moycullen vs Ardrahan (12.15pm Pearse Stadium)

Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry vs Abbeyknockmoy (2pm Duggan Park)

Pádraig Pearses V Athenry (4pm Kenny Park)

Killimordaly vs Ahascragh/Fohenagh (5.45pm Kenny Park)

Intermediate Championship 

Meelick/Eyrecourt vs Sylane (12.15pm Clarinbridge)

Kiltormer vs Kinvara (5.45pm Carnmore)

Killimor vs Kilbeacanty (5.45pm Loughrea)

Division 1 Football League 

Tuam Stars vs Salthill/Knocknacarra (3pm Tuam Stars)

Ard Ri Hotel Football Division 6 – North 

Cortoon Shamrocks vs Tuam Stars (6pm Brownesgrove)

Car Parts Warehouse Football Division 8 – West 

Renvyle vs An Fhairche-Clonbur (1pm Letterfrack)

Minor A Hurling Championship 

Salthill/Knocknacarra vs Ballygar (5pm Turloughmore)

Minor A Football League – North 

Claregalway vs Monivea/Abbey (12pm Claregalway Lakeview)

St. Mary’s GAA, Athenry vs Northern Gaels (Athenry, Time TBC)

Minor B2 Football League – North 

St. Brendan’s vs Caltra (12pm Ballygar)

 

Wednesday, 25th April 

 

Minor B1 Football League – West FINAL 

Oranmore/Maree vs Killannin (7pm An Spideal) 

Minor B1 Football League – North 

Mountbellew/Moylough vs Tuam Stars (7pm Mountbellew)

Minor B2 Football League – North 

Caltra vs Headford (7pm Caltra Pitch)

 

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Alcohol licence granted for Ed Sheeran concert at Pearse Stadium

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Alcohol licence for Ed Sheeran concert

An application by well-known Dublin developer Harry Crosbie was granted in Galway District Court this morning allowing the sale of alcohol at Pearse Stadium for the weekend of May 12th-13th.

The ‘occasional’ licence is for the purpose of selling alcohol during one-off events.

It was granted at the venue – which normally does not sell alcohol – for English superstar Ed Sheeran’s concerts taking place on Saturday May 12 and Sunday May 13.

Alcohol will be sold at the stadium between the hours of 4pm and 10pm on both days.

The news has added to the hype surrounding the Galway performances of the internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter.

Like many local musicians, Sheeran once spent a summer busking on Shop Street before becoming a world-famous pop icon.

His time in Galway is commemorated in last year’s hit single “Galway Girl” – the video for which was shot in Galway last spring featuring Sheeran alongside actor Saoirse Ronan.

The event’s alcohol licence application was made in the name of Harry Crosbie, a developer best known for his Dublin venues Point Depot, the O2, and Vicar Street.

Crosbie is credited by many for helping to redevelop the then-dilapidated docklands of Dublin, although many of Crosbie’s assets were taken over by Nama in 2012 due to his skyrocketing debts.

Ten digital start-ups to receive €50k in new accelerator programme

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NDRC is once again partnering with Enterprise Ireland and the Galway City Innovation District to run the second intensive regional accelerator programme for digital companies in Galway and the Western region.

There will be up to 10 places available for successful entrepreneurs in the Galway-based accelerator programme.

Entry will be through a competitive process designed to find and support those digital companies with the best potential for growth and expansion.

Each successful applicant will receive investment amounting to €50,000 – of which €30,000 is a cash investment into their company and €20,000 is in programme service costs.

This joint initiative between the NDRC, the investor in early stage digital and technology startup companies, GCID and Enterprise Ireland is a key part of Enterprise Ireland’s programme to grow the number and quality of startups nationally.

The new call was launched this week at the PorterShed and was supported by Galway West TD and Minister of State with responsibility for Digital Development, Sean Kyne.

The PorterShed, backed by AIB, is already a showcase for Galway’s vibrant tech startup scene, with working space housing 34 innovative companies and home to over 100 members, including hot desks for visiting entrepreneurs.

Sean Kyne TD said: “I’m delighted to see NDRC at PorterShed announce the call for young startups for its second programme.  Encouraging digital entrepreneurship is a key element of Government’s digital policy.

“Our long term future as a successful and modern economy will depend on our capacity to scale up the Irish indigenous sector. Of course, every sector is digital now.

“I’m particularly pleased to see Enterprise Ireland, the Galway City Innovation District and NDRC sponsor this activity in Galway.

“Startups can develop anywhere and Government will seek to support them both locally and nationally.”

NDRC CEO, Ben Hurley said: “We are delighted to once again look to the West for more of Ireland’s entrepreneurial spirit, bringing our experience and expertise to a wonderful location in Galway.

“We are very pleased to be working with Enterprise Ireland, Galway City Innovation District, PorterShed and AIB to support the development of new digital enterprises.

“NDRC has a proven approach, working closely with early stage startups to bridge the gap between their initial formation and follow-on investment and we play an important and leading role in enhancing the startup ecosystem nationally, and in supporting the early stage development of startup companies.”

Oranmore man tells court he stole items ‘on a bet’

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Kate Robinson
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Krzysztof Lassota

Krzysztof Lassota of Frenchpark, Oranmore pleaded guilty to the attempted theft of merchandise at TK Maxx on Prospect Hill at Galway District Court last Monday.

The attempted theft occurred at 4:25pm on November 8 last year.

The 33-year-old Polish national was caught with a Wahl clipper and trimmer set worth €26.99 and a cup worth €5.99 at the city centre store.

Lassota – who did not want the advice of a solicitor – apologised for the offence and offered to pay full compensation for the items.

Judge John King noted that the items were recovered in saleable condition and said that if the defendant wished to pay for them, he should return to the shop and buy them.

As an explanation for his behaviour, Lassota admitted to the court that he had taken the items “on a bet” with his friends – to which the judge responded that his action was “not very clever”.

Lassota received a fine of €200 with three months to pay.

Government must clarify whether it is blocking EU tax transparency proposal – MEP

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Michael Malone
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Midlands North West MEP Matt Carthy has called on the Irish Government to clarify whether it is blocking a key EU proposal on tax transparency from proceeding.

The Sinn Féin MEP made the comments in advance of a parliamentary debate in Strasbourg, where MEPs questioned the Council on who is blocking progress on country-by-country reporting.

He said that Fine Gael need to explain if their representatives are indeed blocking this proposal in the Council and, if so, why.

Carthy said: “MEPs are furious that the report we adopted last July on public country-by-country reporting on income for the largest multinationals is now stalled in the Council, where it is reported that certain Member States are disputing that there is even a legal basis to proceed with the proposal.

“The argument that has been reported – that the initiative relates to taxation and not to company accounting and should therefore be decided by unanimity – is the exact argument that the Irish government used when examining this proposal in the Oireachtas.

“Public country-by-country reporting means that multinational corporations would be required to publicly report their turnover, profits and tax paid in each country in which they operate.

“This measure is not directly related to taxation but rather to company accounting and reporting. Public country-by-country reporting is not a measure that would impose any restrictions on what corporations can and cannot do, but it is a measure that would lift the veil on their global activities.

“The public aspect is what the Fine Gael government is objecting to. The Irish Government has introduced country-by-country reporting for companies with a turnover of more than €750 million in line with the OECD BEPS recommendation.

“But it has not introduced the requirement that the reporting be made public, and Irish government representatives had previously publicly made it clear that they would oppose the financial data being made public in the Council.

“There is no evidence to support the argument that public CBCR will impact on the competitiveness of EU-based companies. It has already been introduced for the largest banks and extractive industries in the EU, and these industries have not reported any reduction in their competitiveness.

“There has, however, been increased public scrutiny of tax dodging. For example, using the public figures from 2015 from the banking sector, Oxfam recently found irrefutable evidence that the Irish state was being used to facilitate massive tax avoidance in the financial sector. Five of the biggest banks reported profits in Ireland of more than 100 per cent of their turnover, something that can only be achieved through blatant profit-shifting.

“Maximum EU and international transparency on tax is not a threat to tax sovereignty. There is absolutely no justification whatsoever for the Irish government, or any government, to oppose public country-by-country reporting.

“The only people with anything to fear from tax transparency are tax cheats, and their cheerleaders.”

Awards presented to ten outstanding Galway young people

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Michael Malone
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Galway daily ten young persons awards

Young people from across County Galway gathered with their friends and family in The Connacht Hotel, Galway for the ‘Ten Outstanding Young Persons’ (TOYP) Award last Thursday.

The TOYP Award ceremony is a global initiative of Junior Chamber International which aims to recognise young people who are making great progress in their chosen fields and creating a positive impact on other people, their community and society.

JCI Galway received 29 nominations – a record number of nominations this year, from a variety of different backgrounds including art, sport, business, technology and politics. 

Gaughan Redden, Program Manager of Galway 2020; Padraic O’Maille, JCI Galway 1988 President; Evelyn Cormican, JCI Galway 2008 President; and AIB representative Kenneth Deery, Local Market Engagement Manager, had an extremely hard task to pick the Top Ten.

JCI Galway President Carol Ho commented: “There are many young people based in Galway breaking boundaries with personal achievements, business accomplishments and creating positive change in their communities. We need to continue shining a light to let more outstanding young people be seen and recognised.” 

The Ten TOYP Awardees

Dr Eoghan Clifford – Academic leadership and/or accomplishment

Izzy Keane – Personal improvement and/or accomplishment

Joe Canning  – Personal improvement and/or accomplishment

Padraic O’Griallais  – Business, Economic and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment

Amber Davy – Political, legal and/or governmental affairs

Dr Brendan Boland – Scientific and/or technological development

Eliona Gjecag  – Humanitarian and/or voluntary leadership

Finbarr Mchugh – Cultural achievement

Sebastian Taylor  – Business, economics and/or entrepreneurial accomplishment

Aisling Rock  – Cultural achievement

National Finalists
After this amazing Top Ten was selected, the judges had the tougher job of selecting the top three winners to go on to the National Awards run by JCI Ireland.

The awards ceremony will be held in Mayo on May 12 and Izzy Keane, Eliona Gjecag  and Dr Brendan Boland will represent Galway as nominees at these awards.

If they are selected for JCI Ireland’s Top Ten then they will be put forward for the JCI World TOYP awards. These awards recognise winners from all over the world at the 2018 JCI World Congress in October in Goa, India.

GALWAY SOCCER: THE BISH INTO THE ALL-IRELAND FINAL 

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Darren Kelly
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(Photo – FAI Schools)

St. Joseph’s College, The Bish have qualified for the FAI Schools Tom Ticher under 17 Junior National Cup Final after emerging 1-0 over Waterford’s Mount Sion today (Wednesday). 

Colin Kelly was the hero as his ninth minute goal was the difference between the teams at Pike Rovers Football Club in Limerick.  The city side took advantage of the first half elements and Kelly was perfectly placed to finish a set piece attack from the right for the game’s only goal.

Charlie Concannon nearly made it two on 23 minutes when his effort sailed over.  And Mount Sion weren’t standing back.  Five minutes later, Bish keeper Sam O’Gorman needed to be alert to deny Alex Alabi.

There were no major chances in the second half as St. Joseph’s held firm.  And despite three minutes of added time, they emerged triumphant.

The Galway school will now face St. Mary’s CBS, Enniscorthy in the Cup Final.  Details have still to be confirmed.

GALWAY GAA: ADRIAN MORRISSEY NAMED ON CLUB HURLING TEAM OF THE YEAR 

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Liam Mellows’ Adrian Morrissey has been named on the inaugural AIB Club Hurling Team of The Year.  The centre forward, who struck 13 points in his club’s opening championship game of the new season against Craughwell, is Galway’s only representative.

After an epic All-Ireland final played out over two gripping games, Cuala and Na Piarsaigh are the dominant forces on the inaugural AIB GAA Club Players’ Awards in hurling.

In a season that saw them successfully retain their All-Ireland club title, Dublin champions Cuala have six players on the team.

Dual star Con O’Callaghan is joined by his older brother Cian on the final 15, while goalkeeper Sean Brennan, centre back Sean Moran, midfielder Darragh O’Connell and sharp shooter David Treacy are also honoured.

Defeated finalists Na Piarsaigh also have six players. Defenders Michael Casey, Alan Dempsey and Cathall King all feature, Ronan Lynch is in midfield while Adrian Breen and Kevin Downes complete the full forward line.

Ballygunner and Waterford ace Philip Mahony is recognised for his powerful contribution to their tilt at the Munster title.  There’s another landmark achievement for Slaughtneil of Derry with Brendan Rogers selected at centre forward.

“The AIB GAA Club Hurling Championship was yet again a competition of real quality and produced a final that will live long in the memory,” said Uachtarán Cumann Luthchleas Gael John Horan to gaa.ie.

“The AIB GAA Club Championships continue to grow from strength to strength and these awards are a reflection of that, and it’s something the whole club can share in and celebrate.”

The awards will be presented at a function in Croke Park this Saturday night (April 21st) where the AIB GAA Club Hurler of the Year will also be announced. The nominees for the prize are Na Piarsaigh defender Michael Casey, and Cuala duo Sean Moran and Con O’Callaghan.

Liam Mellows take on Castlegar this Sunday (2pm Pearse Stadium) in the Senior Hurling Championship.

 

AIB GAA CLUB PLAYER AWARDS – HURLING 2018 

  1. Sean Brennan (Cuala)

2. Michael Casey (NaPiarsaigh)

3. Cian O’Callaghan (Cuala)

4. Alan Dempsey (NaPiarsaigh)

5. Cathall King (Na Piarsaigh)

6. Sean Moran (Cuala)

7. Philip Mahony (Ballygunner)

8. Darragh O’Connell (Cuala)

9. Ronan Lynch (NaPiarsaigh)

10. David Treacy (Cuala)

11. Brendan Rogers (Slaughtneil)

12 . Adrian Morrissey (Liam Mellows)

13. Adrian Breen (NaPiarsaigh)

14. KevinDownes (Na Piarsaigh)

15. Con O’Callaghan (Cuala)

GALWAY GAA: MICK KENNY TALK THURSDAY IN PORTUMNA

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A talk on Mick Kenny, the captain of the Galway team that won the county’s first Ireland senior hurling title in 1923, will be given by former RTE broadcaster, Jim Carney, in the Irish Workhouse Centre, Portumna this Thursday (19th April) at 8pm. 

The event is organised by SEGAHS (South East Galway Archaelogical and Historical Society), a voluntary organisation highlighting the richness of the history, archaeology and folklore of South East Galway.

Mick’s daughter, Rose Tully, will also speak. All are welcome to this very special event.  It will put a focus on Galway’s first All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship title and the first victorious captain, Mick Kenny, who was born in the parish of Duniry.

He won five County Senior Championship medals with the famous Tynagh club of the 1920s.  A farmer, Mick moved to live in Portumna in the early 1930s. He died in June, 1959.

All are welcome to attend.

GALWAY GAA: (IHC Report) – MEELICK/EYRECOURT 2-15 RAHOON/NEWCASTLE 0-11 

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Darren Kelly
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Intermediate Hurling Championship – Tuesday, 17th April 2018 

Meelick/Eyrecourt 2-15 Rahoon/Newcastle 0-11 

Darren Kelly in Duggan Park 

Two late goals from John Hynes and James Lyons gave Meelick/Eyrecourt an opening victory after they overturned a 0-9 to 0-8 interval deficit.  Rahoon/Newcastle, without county footballer Eamonn Brannigan, got off the mark through an Andy Dunne free before Nathan Earner levelled on two minutes.

Both clubs enjoyed purple patches and Robert Keane’s men took the early initiative building a 0-5 to 0-2 lead by the eighth minute.  Dunne added two scores including one from play following a Jordan Ruffley pass.  Eoin Kennedy and John Hanbury, after a sprint down the left flank, got the others.

Meelick/Eyrecourt were runners-up last year and were determined to justify their tag as one of the tournament favourites.  Lyons had earlier converted their second minor after being set up by Dermot Dunne and Conor Treacy.

Niall Lynch was their first half talisman and along with a Michael Larkin point, he tapped over three placed balls to give them the lead on 17 minutes.  But two Andy Dunne frees and another Kennedy point left it 0-8 to 0-6 in Rahoon/Newcastle’s favour.

While the contest hadn’t sparked into life yet, it was still hard to call.  Meelick/Eyrecourt’s Charlie Killeen reduced arrears before Andy Dunne restored the two-point margin.  However, Dermot Dunne left the minimum in it at half-time.

Despite being against the elements, John Larkin’s team stamped their authority upon the restart and outscored their opponents five points to one in the third quarter.  Larkin, Killeen and Lynch were on target before wing back Dermot Dunne put them 0-13 to 0-10 ahead.

Andy Dunne got Rahoon/Newcastle’s first and former Galway centre back Tony Og Regan sent over a long-range effort to leave their deficit at two.  But they didn’t score again and finished the second 30 minutes without a white flag from play.

Earner made it 0-14 to 0-11 before Hynes, just after being introduced got the first Meelick/Eyrecourt goal.  A long Ronan Larkin delivery saw Lyons catch the Rahoon/Newcastle defence off guard for the second major.  Substitute Grahame McDermott concluded the comfortable margin in injury time.

Meelick/Eyrecourt: Enda Lawless; Kevin Kelly, Martin Corcoran, Conor Dolan; Michael O’Brien, Ronan Larkin, Dermot Dunne (0-3); Michael Larkin (0-2), Conor Treacy; Kevin Larkin, Charlie Killeen (0-2), Nathan Earner (0-2); James Lyons (1-1), Niall Lynch (0-4, all frees), Lee McDermott.  Subs used: John Fleming for L. McDermott (HT), Grahame McDermott (0-1) for K. Larkin (43 mins), John Hynes (1-0) for Killeen (52 mins), K. Larkin for Fleming (59 mins).

Rahoon/Newcastle: Brian Kelly; Colin Hanbury, Joe McNamara, Thomas Nally; Gavin Hayes, Tony Og Regan (0-1, free), Eoin Coyne; Shane Joyce, Andy Dunne (0-7, six frees); Russell Perks, Willie Mackey, John Hanbury (0-1); Martin McGrath, Eoin Kennedy (0-2), Jordan Ruffley.  Subs used: Niall Carr for McGrath (43 mins), Liam Brannigan for Perks (48 mins).

Referee: Kevin Egan

Possible closure of Connemara youth reach centre ‘concerning’ – Galway TD

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Michael Malone
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connemara youth centre galway daily

Galway West TD Catherine Connolly has said that she is very concerned with the news that a youth reach centre in Conamara is in danger of closure.

Deputy Connolly said that this centre, Teaghmháil na nÓg, in Tír an Fhia, Ceantar na nOileán is a centre that caters for teenagers between the ages of 15 and 18 and that it has been operating in the Gaeltacht since 1991, providing an essential training and education service for young people who have been let down by the mainstream education system.

She said that over 400 young people have availed of the service over the years, with the majority leaving with an essential qualification including in hairdressing, mechanics, plumbing and as electricians.

Moreover, this is a centre that is located in the heart of the Gaeltacht, serving a large hinterland including Carna, Kilkieran, Rosmuc, Carraroe, Rosamhíl and Ceantar na nOileán.

It is the only such service in the Conamara Gaeltacht operating through Irish.

Catherine Connolly has sought an urgent meeting with the CEO of the Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board.

Delays in development of N6 Galway ring road “unacceptable”

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Michael Malone
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Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív has described the ongoing delays in relation to the development of the N6 Galway city ring road as “completely unacceptable”.

The Fianna Fáil TD has called on the government and Transport Infrastructure Ireland to submit plans for the road to An Bord Pleanála without delay.

“The construction of a ring road for Galway city is one of the most urgently needed infrastructure projects facing the city and it has been delayed for a number of years at this stage.  I was recently informed that the views of the National Parks and Wildlife Service on the proposed development were received by Galway County Council in January.  This report relates to biodiversity and environmental impact assessments undertaken for the project,” explained Deputy Ó Cuív.

“I have also been informed that appropriate amendments to the environmental documents have now been completed and that the changes are being incorporated into the final version of the documentation.

“Despite the fact that Galway County Council has requested a meeting with An Bord Pleanála I understand that no date has been agreed.  This work has to be completed before the project can be submitted to the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport for approval, and I am anxious that this process be expedited as quickly as possible.

“As a result of the ongoing delays it looks unlikely that the planning application for this €100m project will be lodged until May at the earliest, which is a number of months later than had been indicated.

“I’m calling on all of the parties involved in this process to ensure that this project is progressed as quickly as possible once it is submitted to An Bord Pleanála. The ring road is urgently needed; and until it is completed, the traffic chaos in the city will continue,” he added.

District Court judge calls Furbo man ‘a danger to the public’

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Kate Robinson
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Daniel Nowakowski

Daniel Nowakowski of Eagle Rock, Furbo pleaded guilty to three road traffic violations in Galway District Court last Monday.

He was arrested in October of last year in Newcastle and charged with drunk driving, driving without insurance, and driving while disqualified.

Nowakowski had previously been disqualified from driving several times after various road traffic offences that resulted in 18 previous convictions, including a hit and run incident in 2010 and multiple instances of drunk driving.

During sentencing, District Court Judge John King said that “he’s learned nothing” and “he’s a danger to the public”.

The 33-year-old Polish national has been living in Galway for 12 years and works at a deli in Spiddal.

He said in court that he had gotten stranded and had no way to get home.

The judge noted Nowakowski’s willingness to cooperate with gardaí and his good record of employment before handing out a custodial sentence of eight months total.

He said that Nowakowski could have gotten up to 18 months and that due to his history of road traffic offences he had to receive a custodial sentence.

Judge King also disqualified him from driving for another six years.

Founder of AsIam to give a talk in NUIG today.

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Adam Harris Founder AsIam

Founder of AsIam, Adam Harris,will today give a talk to NUIG students about the realities of what its like to live with Autism.

The talk will take place this afternoon at 4pm in the Bailey Allen Hall, NUI Galway.

AsIam aims to provide a one-stop shop for the Austism community in Ireland. AsIam sums up its aims under 4 key headings:

Educate – AsIam hopes that, through increasing and improving accessibility of information, it will equip people with Autism and their families to understand the condition better. Additionally they hope to articulate and effectively communicate issues of concern to the AS community to those working with people with the condition and the general public.

Empower – AsIam passionately believes in providing those in the AS community with the tools to reach their potential. The organisation believes that for too long those with Autism have been told what their needs are and what to do about them. AsIam aims to be a user-led initiative, developing projects and campaigns based on the issues brought forward by users, additionally it is hoped that through providing a platform it will help those affected by Autism to speak up about their concerns and to raise attention of issues of concern in their own lives.

Advocate – Acting as a hub for the Autism community in Ireland AsIam hopes to be able to draw on common areas of concern raised by users and to develop public awareness and policy campaigns around these issues.

Community – AsIam aims to provide a safe, pleasant space for the AS community to share experiences, concerns and ideas with others with similar experiences, breaking down the geographical and social isolation which has for so long plagued many people with Autism and their families.

Adam Harris spoke about why he founded AsIam,

I founded AsIam based on my own personal experiences of Aspergers Syndrome, a form of Autism, which I was diagnosed with at the age of 5. I am acutely aware of the challenges brought about in day to day life by the condition and am equally conscious of how fortunate I am to have benefited from early intervention and to be able to live as “normal” a life as possible.

AsIam is my effort to give something back to the As community, we hope that this site will very much be directed by the needs, views and concerns of those affected by Autism. We hope, in particular, to challenge the public to lean more about the condition and to change their perception of disabilities such as Autism.

For those interested in meeting the founder of AsIam, Adam will be in the Bailey Allen Hall at 4pm today.

This talk is being held for those who have direct contact with individuals with autism or if you just want to understand more, this is a great opportunity to understand Adams experiences from the inside outside.

There is a €3 entry fee for students, a €5 entry fee for staff and the doors will open at 3.45pm.

To find out more about AsIam you can go to www.asiam.ie

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Week 8) – Tuesday, 17th April 

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Darren Kelly
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I was leaving Costcutters in Ballinasloe on Monday and I had a strange feeling seeing a woman standing at the doorway smoking a cigarette.  It was a special day, a good day, as I had a piece in the Irish Examiner which was pretty cool. 

But I looked at this woman and the thought that went through my head was how did I ever spend nearly 19 years doing that?  I looked at her and I didn’t like what I saw.  Or maybe I didn’t like what it reminded me of.  It was the first time I noticed a cigarette and had the opposite feeling to wanting one.

Now, before I start making speeches about being healed or all that, I must reiterate that that was the first time.  We were out twice over the last week, a rare luxury for us.  And my feelings about cigarettes were completely different.

First, I should mention that I didn’t smoke though I’d like to think you’d assume that now.  But it did cross my mind a good bit over the Wednesday and Saturday nights we were out to celebrate Martin’s 40th birthday.

I didn’t have a craving and I didn’t want to smoke.  But you know the way your mind plays tricks when you have a couple of drinks.  Well, mine was trying to tempt me into thinking I wasn’t allowed one rather than not wanting one.  And you know how tempting something can be when you’re told NO!

But I didn’t and it’s pretty much a habit now.  The idea of going outside doesn’t register with me anymore.  It was just a couple of moments over the two nights that my reminiscing turned to fondness.  But Monday’s lady was a sober reminder that I’ve moved on.

We had two great nights out and it was really great catching up with friends.  Many of us hadn’t been together since Shane and Ger’s wedding, the night where the idea of this diary came together.

And admittedly I’ve started to get outspoken, volunteering willingly perhaps, that I am eight weeks off the cigarettes.  Date wise, it’ll be two months on Friday.  And I have to say that does make me very happy.

Of course, two nights out means two days recovering so I don’t need to say how stressful catching up on work was.  And the reason you’re reading this on Wednesday morning rather than Tuesday night is because we had championship action again tonight (Tuesday).

Despite all the snow, weather warnings and rain, there’s something sweet about the first midweek match that doesn’t need floodlights.  It’s like the summer is slowly fighting its way into our lives and after this winter, I think we’re all glad to see it when it finally does arrive.

We had a heavy gas bill this week.  I can understand it being higher than usual but the total looks like two consecutive winters two months apart.  All you need is a few Game of Thrones characters and a couple of thousand White Walkers and we’re sorted.

It was a great week on the Galway sporting front.  Glenamaddy Community School and Colaiste Bhaile Chlair won All-Ireland schools ladies football titles.  And Galway’s minor camogie team are back in the All-Ireland Final.  A brilliant week for underage sport in the county.

And it doesn’t stop there.  Galway go in search of a Ladies National Football League final against All-Ireland champions Dublin on Sunday in Kinnegad.  I give them an outside chance but it’s vital they are competitive and don’t suffer hammerings like against Donegal and Cork last year.

And the second round of the senior hurling championship takes place nd I’ll be at a double header on Saturday in Duggan Park.  Tommy Larkins against St. Thomas at 4pm followed by Loughrea verses Cappataggle at 5.45pm.

On a final note, Meelick/Eyrecourt were deserving winners tonight pulling away to win 2-15 to 0-11 over Rahoon/Newcastle.  But the city side were without Eamonn Brannigan.  And while Annaghdown’s game against Killimor was called off, I heard they wouldn’t have been allowed play Damien Comer anyway.

Now, there’s nobody who wants to see Galway beat Mayo more than me and I appreciate that the football board are playing two club rounds in May or June.  But isn’t this just defeating the purpose of having April free from inter county action?

No club should ever be without their county players for a championship match!  FACT!  But the intermediate hurling clubs are getting a raw deal.

Last week, they were being shipped around with postponements and fixtured to play midweek matches at short notice.  Today, they can’t line out dual players!

The Dublin footballers have released their players for the whole month and they’ve achieved the small matter of winning three consecutive Sam Maguire’s in-a-row.  If it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for everyone!

If it’s true that the players weren’t allowed play, then Galway GAA needs to seriously look at itself before the Club Players Association (CPA) start.  I haven’t made up my mind about them yet but they aren’t afraid to talk drastic action if required.  And they were surveying their members this week.

Either way, whether people agree or disagree, this is the club’s month.  I don’t think it’s realistic that they don’t train with the county.  Actually, anybody who thinks that would happen are dreaming.  But they should be allowed play club championship matches.  That didn’t happen tonight it seems.

Darren

Tomás Ó Neachtain Ceaptha mar Amhránaí Cónaitheach OÉ Gaillimh

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Sheila Ní Bheaglaoich
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Dhein Ionad an Léinn Éireannaigh, OÉ Gaillimh, fógairt inné, gurb é Tomás Ó Neachtain atá ceaptha mar Amhránaí Cónaitheach Sean-nóis i mbliana.

Rugadh agus tógadh Tomás i gCoilleadh, sa Spidéal agus chaith sé blúire beag ama i Sasana mar fhear óg, ach is sa Choilleach a thóg sé féin is a bhean chéile Nancy a gclann: Tomás, Eoghan, Máire, Seán agus Seosamh an rinceoir.

Bhí an teach inar tógadh Tomás lán d’amhránaíocht agus thug sé leis go leor amhrán óna athair, Tomás, a shealbhaigh an traidisiún áirithe sin óna athair féin.

Tá cúigear deirfiúr ag Tomás ach, is eisean an t-aon duine amháin den gclann a chuaigh leis na hamhráin.

Dar ndóigh, ceapadh a mhac Seosamh mar Rinceoir Cónaitheach Sean-nóis in Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh sa bhliain 2009, an chéad duine riamh ar bronnadh an gradam sin air.

Nuair a chasann Tomás amhrán, cloistear guth ard binn glan agus stíl a athar ann.

Is breá le Tomás na hamhráin throma a chanadh: ‘An Droighneán Donn’, ‘Tomás Bán Mac Aogáin’ agus ‘An Chaora Ghlas,’ amhráin a tháinig anuas ó ghlúin go glúin ag muintir Neachtain.

Tugann Tomás ceardlann ó am go ham, agus bhuaigh sé Corn Uí Riada dhá uair, i 1980 agus 1981.

Beidh sreaith ceardlanna á múineadh ag Tomás san Ollscoil sa bhFómhar agus arís san Earrach.

Freisin, beidh a chuid amhrán á dtaifeadadh aige don gcartlann sean-nóis  atá á bailiú ag Ionad an Léinn Éireannaigh.

Conference at NUI Galway to discuss need for more investment in regional cities

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Briain Kelly
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A conference on improving the growth of regional cities like Galway instead of focusing investment in the Dublin area will take place at NUI Galway this week.

The conference is being organised by NUIG’s Whitaker Institute for its Annual Research Day and will address how to balance economic growth regionally and reduce depopulation in the west of Ireland.

Professor Alan Ahearne, Director of the Whitaker Institute, says that while Ireland has recovered from the recession our economy is too heavily centred on Dublin.

“The Irish economy has experienced a remarkable recovery over recent years, but current trends in patterns of regional growth are not sustainable.

“Greater, smarter investment is needed in smaller cities such as Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford to narrow the gap between Dublin and the rest of the country.

“We need to invest in infrastructure, in new technologies, and above all, in the skills and talent of our people.”

The Whitaker Institute is a research body at NUIG which looks at the challenges facing business Irish businesses and society, both at home and internationally.

Ireland’s population is set to increase by a million people by 2040 and issues like urban sprawl, congestion, and commuting will be serious concerns when planning future developments.

The keynote address of the day will be given by Professor Edgar Morgenroth from DCU’s Business School at noon on ‘The Economics of Spatial Planning’.

The conference will take place this Thursday April 19th in NUIG’s Hardiman Research Building, attendance is free but attendees must register in adavance.

 

Wednesday – Moth & Butterfly Storytelling

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Kate Robinson
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Butterfly storytelling

Moth and Butterfly – A night of Storytelling and Improvisation
Wednesday 18th April 2018
Katie’s Claddagh Cottage and Arts Centre, The Claddagh
Tickets €7/€5 concession, available on the door

Everyone is welcome to what is regularly described as “Galway’s warmest Arts Night”.

A night of Storytelling & Improvisation from both the Moth & Butterfly Creative Team as well as contributions from the audience – they’ll have the stove lit and the (big) kettle on!

The theme for April is ‘Into The Woods’.

Moth & Butterfly brings together the art forms of both Storytelling & Improvisation.

You can tell stories too!

There will be three types of storytelling on the night:

Moth style stories must be short, true, thematic, and feature the teller themselves as a character. An homage to the wonderful ‘Moth’ storytelling, stories run about 8 or 9 mins but shorter is fine.

Most audiences prefer a story about something that had an impact on you. It can be funny of course but by no means has to be. Think of it as a story that changed you in some way, however small. We love your truth, warts and all!

Improvised stories will be created fresh on the spot – no two are the same! There are different improvisational formats including ‘Stories From The Hat’ (where the audience picks an object for the story) and ‘Found In Translation’ (where the tellers improvise and translate bilingually).

Freefall stories are all other stories that still fit the theme – from fiction to fairy tales to tall tales.

This is a night for oral storytelling, so no reading or notes allowed – just pure story!

The night is for both tellers and listeners, for without good listeners, there would be no good stories!

There will be opportunity for people to tell and also to just sit comfortably and join in the journey of the imagination.

The Moth & Butterfly Creative Crew is made up of professional performers, writers and storytellers.

They were inspired by the transformational nature of improvisation (Butterfly) along with many ‘true tale’ traditions from around the world, particularly the wonderful ‘Moth’ tradition that originated in the USA, and thought that the two combined would make for a very special night.

They are delighted to share this with Galway audiences.

Doors will open around 7.20 for a soft start at 7.30.

“This show was the highlight of our visit to Ireland” – Maura (Galway Theatre Festival Audience Member)

“There’s nothing quite like this night in Ireland – thank you for putting it on, it is spectacular” – James, Audience Member

“A really lovely night – thank you for creating something very special, we’re already looking forward to the next one…” – Michael, Moth and Butterfly audience member.

Wednesday – Archaeology Hedge School in Moycullen

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Kate Robinson
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archaeology hedge school

Archaeology Hedge School / all-day seminar
Wednesday, April 18th @ 10:15am – 4pm
Starts at The Forge, Moycullen
FREE entry – booking essential!

As part of “The Year of O’Flaherty” festival and to mark 2018’s International Day for Monuments & Sites, check out the FREE Archaeology Seminar/Hedge School that Moycullen Historical Society are running tomorrow – Wednesday April 18th – in partnership with the Galway Community Archaeological Advisory Project.

The seminar starts at 10.15am in The Forge, Moycullen and will feature a range of talks by several speakers including one of Ireland’s leading field archeologists, Michael Gibbons.

In the afternoon the hedge school will continue at Moycullen Castle and on to the Medieval Church. It will eventually finish up at 4pm.

This promises to be a fascinating day’s event but booking is essential so reserve your place by phoning 087 9295703 or email moycullenhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

The International Day for Monuments and Sites – or World Heritage Day – is held on April 18th every year around the world with different types of activities, including visits to monuments and heritage sites, conferences, seminars, and lectures, among other activities.

Proposed by the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) on April 18th 1982 and approved by UNESCO in 1983, it aims to raise public awareness about the diversity and vulnerability of the world’s built monuments and heritage sites and the efforts required to protect and conserve them.

The theme for this year’s International Day for Monuments and Sites is “Heritage for Generations”.

Find out more at ICOMOS’ website.

Wednesday – Luka Bloom plays the Black Gate

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Kate Robinson
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luka bloom

Luka Bloom at the Black Gate
Wednesday, April 18 @ 8pm
The Black Gate Cultural Centre
Tickets €22.50 available on the door

One of Ireland’s most gifted folk singer-songwriters and performers, Luka Bloom plays a rare intimate show at the Black Gate.

Bloom’s early albums showcase his frenetic strumming style (once described as “stadium rock for the bedroom”), including “Delirious”, the debut track on Riverside, and his penchant for thoughtful cover songs, an affinity that he maintains even in more recent work.

He has previously covered LL Cool J’s “I Need Love” and Elvis Presley’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love” on the album The Acoustic Motorbike, and released a full album of cover songs, Keeper of the Flame, featuring renditions of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen”, Bob Marley’s “Natural Mystic”, and the Hunters and Collectors’ “Throw Your Arms Around Me”, among others.

Tickets available at the Black Gate open from 6pm daily.
Reservations at blackgateculture@gmail.com

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