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Mianaigh Gleann Gabhla ath-oscailte

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Leis an Gheimhreadh imithe uainn agus an tEarrach buailte linn tá Mianaigh Gleann Gabhla taréis athoscailt in am don blúire beag ghrian atá le teacht.

D’oscail na doirse arís i Mianaigh Gleann Gabhla inné an 18ú lá de Mí an Mhárta agus beidís ar oscailt chuile lá in aghaidh na seachtaine anois go dtí Mí na Samhna óna 10r.n. go dtí 6i.n. leis an turas deireanach ag a 5i.n.

Taobh thíos do Sléibhte Chonamara tá slite beatha tréigthe agus beagnach dearmad déanta orthu agus iad ag fanacht ort iad a thaiscéal.

Tugtar turasanna treoraithe faoin dtalamh don t-aon mianaigh léirithe agus Iarsmalann i gConamara. Is meabhrúchán do modhanna asbhainte agus próiséal méine sa 19ú céad iad na mianaigh a bhí tréigthe in 1865.

Lig don foireann ag mianaigh Gleann Gabhla tú a thabhairt ar aistear aimsithe ón slí a dheineadh luaidhe agus airgead a mhianiú ó na phréamhacha don na Sléibhte i gConamara sa 1800’idí.

Tá na Mianaigh Gleann Gabhla lonnaithe ar feirm oibre agus is féidir taispéantas aoireacht madraí caoraigh agus gearradh móine a fheiscint trí sin a chur le do thuras. Is féidir sin a dhéanamh trí glaoch a chur ar Keith ar 0872529850.

Is feirm oibre é Gleann Gabhla agus is féidir leat cuairt a thabhairt ar na capaillín Chonamara, buaileadh leis an madra caoirigh Bob agus na h-uan a pheata.

Is féidir an deis a thógaint freisin chun siúl go fóillíochta tríd an bhfeirm ar chuid don líne iarnród Chonamara atá tréigthe agus chuid don fána agus flóra áitiúl a fheiscint.

Más mian libh lá a dhéanamh sna mianaigh Gleann Gabhla is féidir picnic a thabhairt libh agus é a ithe ar suíomh.

Tá Siopa Bronntanas, Soláistí, agus Áit Chun Suí lasmuigh, Iarsmalann, & Páircéail Saor in Aisce ar fáil ar suíomh freisin.

Chun tuilleadh eolas a fháil faoi Mianaigh Gleann Gabhla téir chuig:glengowalmines.ie/index.htm

 

Best moments from Galway’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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Galway Daily news st St Patrick's Day celebrations kicking off with biggest ever parade today

Another year, another St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone in Galway City.

But this St. Patrick’s Day parade more than made up for the letdown from last year’s cancellation.

Here are some snaps of our favourite moments from Saturday!

If you have any great photos of the day you’d like to share, send them to events@galwaydaily.ie. We’ll post the top five!

The parade kicked off with a sparkly MC:
St. Patrick's Day Parade MC

Eyre Square was packed as Galway residents all tried to see what was coming next.
St. Patrick's Day Parade crowd

There was some lovely dancing from the Galway Filipino community
St. Patrick's Day Parade Filipino Community

Local school marching bands got involved, too
St. Patrick's Day parade marching band
St. Patrick's Day Parade marching band

Along with Galway’s tallest residents, the Community Circus folk
St. Patrick's Day Parade stiltwalkers

We found Nemo! He’s one of the Sea Scouts.

And then some horses from an actual circus captivated the children:

Macnas’ famous dancers and giant puppets made an appearance

Members of the crowd displayed their inventiveness as well

Even the guards joined the fun!

Los Clandestinos played to a festive atmosphere after the parade

And shop street was draped in green and gold.

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GALWAY GAA: (Match Report) – GALWAY 0-13 DUBLIN 0-13 

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Shadow boxing perhaps but Galway and Dublin set up their league final on Sunday after Johnny Heaney struck the equalising score in the eighth minute of added time. 

Tempers heated in the closing stages, both teams had a black card and Eoghan O’Gara was sent off for Dublin.  But they wetted the anticipation before they clash again in Croke Park on Easter Sunday (April 1st).

The draw confirmed Dublin’s spot in the decider after Galway booked their place last week.  Both teams were expected to make changes to their regular outfits but the desire to win wasn’t lacking from either camp.

The All-Ireland champions took an early lead against the elements as Ciaran Kilkenny and Dean Rock made it 0-2 to 0-0 on five minutes.  But when Paddy Andrews registered Dublin’s third white flag, Galway had hit the front with five unanswered scores.

Barry McHugh (2), Adrian Varley, Shane Walsh and Peter Cooke put the Tribesmen ahead.  And after Andrews tallied, McHugh (2) and Gary O’Donnell created an 0-8 to 0-3 cushion.  Kilkenny responded but McHugh and Cooke put six between them before Kilkenny’s third left the interval deficit at 0-10 to 0-5.

It could have been better as McHugh and Varley missed two golden chances.  But Dublin, despite not starting keeper Stephen Cluxton, had plenty of possession and were expected to make a comeback.

Rock and Kilkenny did the double again within seven minutes of the restart but they had to wait until the 54th minute for Jonny Cooper to reduce arrears to 0-10 to 0-8.  And Dublin were without Rock after he was black carded.

Paddy Small converted a free but Damien Comer (a substitute) and Heaney gave Galway a 0-12 to 0-9 lead with nine minutes remaining.  However, despite O’Gara seeing the line, Conor McHugh and Cormac Costello scored from placed balls before Kilkenny levelled affairs on 72 minutes.

Five minutes were indicated and Costello added another placed ball before Sean Andy O’Ceallaigh received a Galway black card.

Time was running out and scuffles delayed matters but with the very last kick, Heaney fired over the equalising Galway point to ensure they didn’t leave empty handed.  But Dublin’s draw confirmed these two will meet again.

It was the second successive draw between the counties even though they hadn’t met since 2011.  O’Donnell, Paul Conroy and Gareth Bradshaw were the only Galway survivors but all will be involved when they renew hostilities in two weeks.

Dublin haven’t beaten Galway since 2001 and if the Tribesmen hold that intact after the next day, they will be league champions.  But both sides have one outstanding round-robin tie before their focus turns to the National Football League Final.

Scorers – Galway: Barry McHugh 0-5 (three frees, one 45), Peter Cooke 0-2, Johnny Heaney 0-2, Adrian Varley 0-1, Shane Walsh 0-1, Gary O’Donnell 0-1, Damien Comer 0-1.

Scorers – Dublin: Ciaran Kilkenny 0-5, Dean Rock 0-2 (both frees), Cormac Costello 0-2 (both frees), Paddy Andrews 0-1, Jonny Cooper 0-1. Paddy Small 0-1 (free), Conor McHugh 0-1 (free).

Galway face Kildare next Sunday (March 25th) in their final Division One group game.  Throw-in at Newbridge is 3pm.

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Day 27) – Sunday, 18th March 

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Well, I got to greet All-Ireland champions today even if it wasn’t either of the teams I expected.  I didn’t get to Dublin and suspected that would be the case when I received a phone call at 8.30am this morning.  But I did get to be the person to welcome the Corofin footballers back to Galway.

After all the hype about Storm Emma and the ‘Beast From The East’ two weeks ago, I don’t think anybody anticipated how strong the blizzards that hit the East Coast overnight would impact the game’s fixtures.

Most frustrating for Athenry and Sarsfields’ camogie teams is for the second time, their All-Ireland Finals were called off due to the weather.  But most worryingly now is will they get to play in Croke Park?  And it would be a crying shame should it not happen.

Now, I’m going to state this now!  Easter Monday!  April 2nd!  Croke Park is being used on the Saturday and Sunday.  And Dublin are playing Monaghan next Sunday.  Saturday 24th March could be an option but they hardly going to announce that as an announcement is not expected before Tuesday.

I’ve stated before that I felt today’s game should have been played on the Bank Holiday Monday even if I’d had a change of heart.  Now, that still wouldn’t have happened because I’m not sure if conditions would improve for tomorrow.  But Easter Monday should be the date!

That being said, Dermot and I got to go for a drive as we were in Kinnegad before Imelda (Hobbins) phoned to confirm the news.  And she was in Applegreen.  It gave us a chance to pop into Mother Hubbards, in Moyvalley in Co. Kildare which I learned today.

Before the motorway, this became our favourite stop-off point after Harry’s in Kinnegad and in recent times, we’ve developed a fondness for the place again, even if I learned a few months back that they don’t sell cigarettes in the shop 😀

Noelle looked after us brilliantly (even if she is a Johnstownbridge supporter :)) and we enjoyed the food.  It eased our disappointment for not getting to Croker though that frustration will be worse for Katharine Duane and Michael ‘Hopper’ McGrath.  Hopefully, they won’t have to wait too long for a date!

So, the day changed on its head.   Got back to the car in Athlone and then learned I was getting to greet the Corofin players in Gullanes Hotel in Ballinasloe.  Tomas and his staff are fantastic for looking after their customers and the various teams (I’m getting the plugs in today 😀).

I was meant to meet them at 3.30pm for an hour but between the Galway/Dublin football game being late and Corofin getting back to the county early, we ended up doing it at half-time.  And I think it worked very well and Ronan Lardner met them in Corofin so a fitting homecoming overall.

The funny thing is I’ve no interest in having a couple of pints tonight even though there is nothing stopping me.  Think might have a glassin’ if Sinead offers but will hold off the proper drinks until tomorrow like planned.  You wouldn’t know how today could change but might be more relaxed.

It was a cigarette type of day but never thought about one.  It was too cold anyway!  I’ve managed to avoid going outside for two serious cold spells so I’m happy with that.  Tomorrow is my Mam’s birthday!  We’ll enjoy the drink then.  And hopefully soon, we’ll have our camogie finals to look forward to.

Darren

Lá Oscailte an Earraigh in OÉ Gaillimh

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Beidh lá oscailte ar siúl Dé Sathairn seo chughainn, an 24ú lá de Mí an Mhárta ó 9r.n. go dtí 3i.n. in Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh. Deis iontach é an Lá Oscailte do scoileanna, daltaí, tuismitheoirí agus teaghlaigh blaiseadh a fháil de shaol staidéir OÉ Gaillimh.

Tá clár lán le himeachtaí, léachtaí samplacha agus máistir-ranganna eagraithe don lá, san áireamh tá:

  • Os cionn 80 seastán ag cur eolais ar fáil faoi chúrsaí, pointí CAO, deiseanna fostaíochta, deiseanna le dul chun cinn gairme a dhéanamh, lóistín agus táillí.
  • Seisiún eolais chun léargas ceart a thabhairt do mhic léinn ar an staidéar in OÉ Gaillimh.
  • Ceardlanna praicticiúla eolaíochta.
  • Sesiún idirghníomacha san Innealtóireacht, córais IT agus róbataic.

I measc na gcainteanna do mhic léinn beidh cainteanna ar Spóirt in OÉ Gaillimh, Deiseanna Gairme agus Mná Spreagúla san Innealtóireacht. Do thuismitheorí beidh raon cainte speisialta ag díriú ar ábhair cosúil le Deontais SUSI, Iarratais ar Scoláireachtaí agus Saol na Mac Léinn.

Beidh turas den champas ar siúl i rith an lae agus tugtar cuireadh do thuismitheoirí freastal ar Chaint do Thuismitheorí a bheidh ar siúl ar 11r.n. agus arís ar 1i.n.

Is deis é seo do thuismitheoirí blaiseadh a fháil ar raon iomlán Sheirbhísí Tacaíochta na hOllscoile agus iad a chur ar a suaimhneas go mbeidh gach tacaíocht ar fáil dá n-iníon nó mac le linn a gcuid ama in OÉ Gaillimh. Gheobhaidh cuairteoirí eolas ó léachtóirí faoin taithí foghlama in OÉ Gaillimh, forbairt scileanna agus deiseanna gairme do gach clár céime.

Chun an tairbhe is mó a bhaint as an lá moltar do chuairteoirí breathnú ar amchlár na gcainteanna chun na chinn is fearr agus is oiriúnaí dóibh a phiocadh ionas nach chaillfear aon rud tábhachtach.

Is féidir tuilleadh eolas a fháil faoin lá agus na himeachtaí a mbeidh ar siúl i rith an lae ar an suíomh www.nuigalway.ie/opendays.

 

GALWAY CAMOGIE: FUNDRAISING RAFFLE and CARD GAME TONIGHT 

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Galway Camogie Board in association with the Galway Hospice will host a Fundraising Raffle and Card Game in the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa tonight (Sunday March 18th).

On a day when the All-Ireland club camogie finals were postponed for a second time, it will give a chance for Galway camogie followers and other supporters to come together and support both the county teams and the Galway Hospice.

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There will be hotel breaks, hampers, vouchers and much more up for grabs at the event which begins agt 8pm and tickets are just €10 per person with teams consisting of just two players.

This fundraiser had been originally scheduled for March 18th before the All-Ireland finals were postponed the first time after they were originally set for two weeks ago (March 4th) in Croke Park.

Athenry were set to face Kildare’s Johnstownbridge today at 1.30pm in the AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Club Final.  And that was to be followed by the senior decider between Sarsfields and Derry’s Slaughtneil at 3.30pm.

All clubs may have to wait until at least Tuesday to know when their finals will take place as Ireland continues to be hit extreme winter conditions unheralded for this time of year.

Galway did enjoy success this weekend as the minors picked up their first win of the championship when they beat Wexford 2-12 to 1-14 on Saturday in Gort.  But Lorraine Larkin’s side are set to travel to Cork next Saturday still without their Sarsfields and Athenry players.

However, Galway camogie will unite tonight in the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa for a special fundraiser and all support will be greatly appreciated.  Contact (086) 8149091 for further details.

UN Expert on human rights to speak at Galway conference

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GALWAY DAILY UN EXPERT ON HUMAN RIGHTS

The Irish Centre for Human Rights will host a symposium in Galway on Friday, 23 March exploring the role of national action plans in furthering the business and human rights agenda.

Professor Anita Ramasastry, a renowned expert from the University of Washington and a member of the United Nations Working Group on business and human rights, will speak at the event.

Dr Shane Darcy of the Irish Centre for Human Rights, said: “The momentum of the business and human rights agenda risks stalling in the absence of meaningful progress on the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on business and human rights.

“This symposium will consider whether national business and human rights plans constitute an effective means of ensuring corporate respect for human rights or merely serve to give the illusion of progress.”

National action plans have become the primary means of implementing the UN Guiding Principles on business and human rights (2011), an authoritative policy framework aimed at addressing the potentially harmful effects of business activities on human rights.

The Irish Government adopted its National Plan on Business and Human Rights 2017-2020 in November 2017 on foot of recommendations by the European Commission and the United Nation Human Rights Council.

This symposium will bring together a number of legal and policy experts working in the field of business and human rights who will discuss and explore the prospects and problems associated with such national action plans, and their implications for States, business and civil society.

It will take place at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway.

Darren’s Diary – Kicking The Habit (Day 26) – Saturday, 17th March 

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  And what a start to the weekend!  Gearoid Clancy wins a Australian boxing belt.  Corofin deliver one of the great Croke Park performances.  And just as I write, Ireland are Grand Slam champions for the third time! 

Sinead and myself were just debating what merits historic but it is certainly a very special moment and one we’ll never forget just like the last one in 2009.  I suppose the way the games went today, Ronan O’Gara’s winning kick probably stands out a bit more but it’s a great feeling nonetheless.

I had my first pint last night after our camogie preview show which went very well.  I hope it came across the same.  A fantastic night and it just goes to show how popular camogie and the interest there that we ran out of time very quickly.  We could have gone another half an hour.

But yes, the pint.  I enjoyed it.  Guinness always tastes like a treat when you haven’t touched one in a while.  But I’ll admit, the cravings afterwards were unnatural.  I won’t lie, I really wanted a fag.  I think it was just the old habits playing with my mind but it did trigger quickly.

It did cross my mind going home but when I stopped off at the Galway Plaza.  I restricted to a cappuccino and chewing gum.  But it got my mind thinking how it could just set off like that.

Is it just me looking for an excuse?  Have I been bluffing myself with my four days of craving free bliss?  Or was I just bluffing myself thinking I wanted one anyway?

Either way, I didn’t fold but it got me thinking.  It’s time to drop the nicorettes I feel.  Didn’t want to take them in the first place and only totaled five strips (an average of three gums per day) which wasn’t a bad innings.  But they are still giving me the nicotine fix and after three weeks, time to drop them.

It’s also time to get my fitness back on track as have let it slip.  So, back running Tuesday!  I’m not promising couch to 5k action just yet.  But while I’ve given Supermacs a breather, I need to focus somewhere else.  If I was thinking of folding after one pint, what would I be like if I had a few?

I’m listening to the radio while writing as everyone soaks up the achievement of the rugby team.  When you think we nearly messed it up against France before Johnny Sexton’s wonder winning kick.  And now we have a story we’ll be telling children about in time to come.

Whether an event is historic or not, each memorable moment carves its place.  Corofin have a third All-Ireland and Ireland have a third Grand Slam.  And tomorrow, we’ll look forward to seeing if Athenry or Sarsfields can create their own place among the annals of Galway sport.

For now, we have a birthday party hence the early post.  It’s ‘All About Evie’ for the next few hours.  That’s our St. Patrick’s Night Plans.  Hope ye had a good day and continue enjoying a good evening.

Darren

Housing study’s findings are “shocking” – says Galway Simon Community

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Galway Simon Community has described as ‘shocking’ the fact that the rental market isn’t a solution for many relying on housing supports.

According to a recent report, the rental market in Galway is inaccessible for people on housing benefits as the gap between housing supports and market rent prices continues to increase.

In the most recent study in the Locked Out of the Market series, the results in Galway City showed that there was not one property available within the Rent Supplement/HAP limits across the four categories; single person, couple, couple/parent with 1 child, couple/parent with 2 children.

This has also been criticised by opposition parties who say that this situation is unacceptable.

An average of 15 properties were available to rent in Galway City during the three-day study period.

The snapshot study, ‘Locked Out of the Market X: The Gap between Rent Supplement/HAP Limits and Market Rents X’ was conducted by the Simon Communities over three days – 13th, 14th and 15th of February this year.

Since the first study was carried out in May 2015, only 26 properties have been found to be within the housing support limits in Galway over ten studies across nearly a three-year period.

The average rent recorded for a two-bedroom property in Galway has climbed from €1,200 in the August 2015 study to €1,513 in this most recent study, an increase of 26%.

Karen Golden, CEO of Galway Simon Community said it is shocking that the rental market isn’t a solution for many relying on housing supports.

“For many of the people we support, and many others on middle and low incomes, buying a home is completely out of reach and social housing in Galway is extremely scarce so their only option is the private rental market but even the rental market can’t cater for their needs.

The latest results from the Locked Out of the Market study are not surprising and the results mirror the previous two studies that were conducted; with not one property available to rent within the housing support limits,”, Karen said.

“At any one time, we house up to 97 people in our services and many of these people are ready to move on to living in their own independent accommodation but unfortunately the rate of move-on is slow due to the lack of affordable housing available in Galway.

It’s a very competitive market out there and when rents are almost double housing support limits in some cases, those relying on the these state supports have no chance.

In addition, rents have continued to rise with increases of 12.4% in Galway City and 14.1% in Galway County[1], pushing an affordable home further beyond the reach of so many.”

“What it comes down to is affordable housing supply, we need more of it and fast. The Local Authorities are working proactively under the Rebuilding Ireland Plan but even at the level they are starting to build right now, it isn’t near enough to start dealing with Galway’s housing crisis,” Karen added.

Karen ended by saying with the absence of affordable housing, prevention needs to be the focus.

“This is why we have such a huge focus on homelessness prevention at Galway Simon. Our homelessness prevention services work to prevent people from having to leave the homes they already have and from having to access emergency accommodation.

Early intervention and prevention is key to stopping the flow of people into homelessness and it will remain our focus going forward,” said Karen.

GALWAY GAA: (Match Report) – COROFIN 2-19 NEMO RANGERS 0-10 

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Corofin are the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Champions after a comprehensive victory over Nemo Rangers in Croke Park today.

First half goals from Gary Sice and Michael Farragher put the Galway champions in the driving seat as they continued stretching the margin after the break.

Sice opened on four minutes but was on hand three minutes later for the first goal as Corofin went 1-1 to 0-0 clear.  Luke Connolly responded with a 10th minute Nemo Rangers free but that was as close as the Cork champions got.

Five scores in seven minutes put distance between the teams as Jason Leonard, Dylan Wall, Martin Farragher, Micheal Lundy and Sice made it 1-6 to 0-1.  But when Michael Farragher finished a move the full length of the field on 19 minutes for the second goal, Corofin had one hand on the trophy.

Nemo Rangers finished the half strongly outscoring Corofin by 0-4 to 0-3.  Paddy Gumley, Paul Kerrigan and Connolly (2) troubled the umpires but with Martin Farragher, Sice and Daithi Burke on target, Corofin led 2-9 to 0-5 at half-time.

There were no signs of easing up when play recommenced as Martin Farragher added two points on his way to the man of the match award to bring the margin to 12 points.

Nemo Rangers were missing chances and unsuccessfully chasing goals.  Connolly kicked two points by the three-quarter mark but Dylan Wall, Michael and Martin Farragher left it 2-14 to 0-7 with 15 minutes remaining.

The Cork side were barely raising a cheer as Jack Donovan, Ciaran O’Shea and Connolly brought them to double figures by the finish.  But Sice, Martin Farragher, Daithi Burke and Ian Burke (2) gave Corofin the biggest All-Ireland final win since Nemo Rangers beat Mayo’s Garrymore 6-11 to 1-8 in 1982.

After All-Ireland wins in 1998 and 2015, Corofin maintained their 100% record in Croke Park and regained the Andy Merrigan Cup for the third time.

Scorers – Corofin: Gary Sice 1-4 (one free), Martin Farragher 0-6, Michael Farragher 1-1, Dylan Wall 0-2, Daithi Burke 0-2, Ian Burke 0-2, Jason Leonard 0-1, Micheal Lundy 0-1

Scorers – Nemo Rangers: Luke Connolly 0-4 (four frees), Paddy Gumley 0-1, Paul Kerrigan 0-1, Jack Donovan 0-1, Ciaran O’Shea 0-1

GALWAY CAMOGIE: (Preview) – SARSFIELDS vs SLAUGHTNEIL (Sunday, 3.30pm Croke Park) 

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(Photo – Camogie Association)

It’s an All-Ireland Senior Final rematch as Sarsfields go in search of a maiden title when they face Derry’s Slaughtneil who denied them 12 months ago.  Mary Kelly’s goal just after half-time left them chasing their Ulster opponents who held on for a 1-10 to 0-11 victory.

The game was originally scheduled for March 4th before Storm Emma and the ‘Beast From The East’ forced a two-week postponement.

Sarsfields were a team backboned by under 16 and minor winners and a year later, they still are a young outfit whose oldest starting players are just 25 years old.  The theory is they haven’t yet reached their peak but they are playing in Croke Park for the second time.

Manager Michael ‘Hopper’ McGrath was in the club’s hurling team that created history 25 years ago this month.  They beat Limerick’s Killmallock in the 1993 All-Ireland final before becoming the first ever to successfully retain the title against Tipperary’s Toomevara the following year.

Sarsfields regrouped to reach the county semi-final before riding their luck against St. Thomas.  It took scoring blitzes from Niamh and Siobhan McGrath to get them over the line and pundits weren’t backing their championship credentials.

They delivered the performance of the year beating Mullagh 3-10 to 1-7 to retain the Catherine Donnellan Cup before another close encounter in January’s All-Ireland semi-final against Tipperary’s Burgess/Duharra.  Rachel Murray’s winner helped them to a 0-10 to 0-9 victory.

Throughout the team, Sarsfields have inter county experience.  Laura Ward, Aisling Spellman, Tara Kenny and Clodagh McGrath anchor the defence; Kate Gallagher and Niamh McGrath compliment each other in midfield; while Orlaith and Siobhan McGrath, and Maria Cooney will lead the attack.

But Slaughtneil team comfortable in their champions role.  Offaly’s Tina Hannon is their newest addition joining Shannon Graham and Siobhan McKaigue in attack.  Eilis Ni Chaiside and Louise Doughan shared nine points in last year’s final while Aoife Ni Chaiside and Clare McGrath will lead the defence.

If Sarsfields can reproduce anything like October’s display against Mullagh, they will be hard bet.  They have also proven against St. Thomas and Burgess/Duharra that they can squeeze out tight matches.  But if they can set the tone, Galway could have their first All-Ireland winners since Killimor in 2011.

Verdict: Sarsfields

GALWAY GAA: (Half-Time) – COROFIN 2-9 NEMO RANGERS 0-5 

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Corofin have one hand on the Andy Merrigan Cup at half-time after hitting Nemo Rangers early with two great goals to take a 10-point interval lead. 

Gary Sice and Michael Farragher got the goals giving the Galway champions a massive cushion ahead of the second 30 minutes.

Sice kicked the opening score on four minutes but three minutes later, he was on hand to finish to the net putting Corofin 1-1 to 0-0 clear.

Luke Connolly opened Nemo Rangers’ account but Corofin continued to hit the accelerator.  Five scores in seven minutes put eight between the teams as the Cork champions couldn’t get out of first gear.

Jason Leonard, Dylan Wall, Martin Farragher, Micheal Lundy and Sice troubled the umpires to make it 1-6 to 0-1 on 18 minutes.  But 60 seconds later, Michael Farragher finished for the second goal and Kevin O’Brien’s charges were out of sight.

Nemo Rangers started slowly in their semi-final win over Slaughtneil but not by this much of a gap.  However, they held their own in the final 10 minutes outscoring their opponents by 0-4 to 0-3.

Paddy Gumley and Paul Kerrigan were on target with Connolly getting two more.  But scores for Martin Farragher, Sice and Daithi Burke have Corofin 10 points ahead and on course for a third All-Ireland Senior Club Football Title.

Féile Dúilicíní Chonamara i Mí na Bealtaine 2018

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Mussel Festival

Beidh féile iontach deas ar siúl i rith Deireadh Seachtaine Saoire na mBainc Mí an Bhealtaine dóibh siúd atá gafa le bidh. Beidh an Féile Dúilicíní Chonamara, i Crois na Tulaí, Rinn Mhaoile, Chonamara ón 4ú lá go dtí an 6ú lá de Mí an Bhealtaine mar chuid den féilire Gastranamaíocht 2018.

Is é atá i gceist leis an Féile Diúlicíní Chonamara ná céiliúradh ar na dhaoine, bidh, cultúr agus oidhreacht iarthuaisceart Chonamara.

Is féasta, lonnaithe ar Slí an Atlantach, é an féile don phobal agus cuairteoirí mar an gcéanna, chun táirgí na háite a blaiseadh, radharcanna Chonamara a fheiscint, cheol a cloisint, rince, cainteanna agus amharclannaíocht, an atmaisféar a braitheant agus don chuid is mó taithneamh a bhaint as an féile.

Mar aon le chuid do na chefanna cáiliúla is fearr sa tír a bheith i láthair ag tabhairt taispéantaisí cócaireachta beo, beidh réimse leathan do siamsaíocht ar siúl don chlann ar fad.

An téama don féile i mbliana na ‘Blaiseadh don Atlantach’ agus beidh Jacinta Dalton, Ambassadóir Bia do Fáilte Ireland mar aon le bheith ina Léachtóir ag Coláiste Turasóireachta & Ealaíon, GMIT ag ostáil ceardlainne do leanaí.

I rith an deireadh seachtaine beidh comórtaisí cócaireachta d’amaitéaraigh, daoine cáiliúla agus na daltaí i GMIT atá ag staidear mar chefanna.

Taispéantas Cócaireachta

Beidh réimse maith siúlóidí agus cainteanna ar siúl ag díriú isteach ar an pobal cósta amach ó Leithinis Rinn Mhaoile a dtugann radharcanna den céad scoth ar na sléibhte agus cósta Chonamara sa Ghaillimh.

Is é aidhm Féile Dúilicíní Chonamara ná béim a chur ar saibhreas an bia mara ard chaighdéanach atá le fáil ar ár cladaí féin agus chuid dos na dúilicíní is fearr mar aon le roghnúchán d’éisc deasa eile a thaispeánt.

Chuirtear fáilte roimh cách teacht agus taithneamh a bhaint as na táirgí áitiúla a taispeánann go bhfuil Chonamara ag fás mar cheannphointe bidh.

Chun tuilleadh eolas a fháil ar an chlár iomlán is féidir dul go www.connemaramusselfestival.com

GALWAY GAA: (Preview) – GALWAY vs DUBLIN (Sunday, 2pm Pearse Stadium) 

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In all likelihood, they will meet two weeks later in the National Football League Final for the first time since 1967 but Galway get a chance to face up to the game’s elite on Sunday. 

The Tribesmen are through to their first league decider since 2006 after last week’s 0-17 to 1-10 win over Monaghan.  And Kevin Walsh is 70 minutes away from completing a personal league grand slam having led Galway to the Division 2 title (2017) and Sligo to Division 3 (2010) and Division 4 2009) crowns.

However, Dublin are top of Division One and have a better scoring difference.  And their place in the final is not mathematical yet solely on the basis of them still to play Monaghan.  They must lose their two remaining ties while the Farney men must gain two wins.  Dublin have only lost once in three years!

This is the task facing Galway and while Walsh may look at squad options, he’ll know a strong display against Dublin will continue lifting optimism ahead of the summer and their key showdown with Mayo on May 13th.

Their counter-attacking style will be something Jim Gavin’s team haven’t faced and the visitors can expect a tougher task then their win over Kerry in Croke Park.  Interestingly, this is the counties’ first league meeting since 2011 when a 0-15 to 2-9 draw condemned the maroon and white to Division Two.

Dublin haven’t beaten Galway since a 1-10 to 1-8 win in the 2001 league (the exact same score as their last championship victory in the 1983 All-Ireland Final) and will expect to correct that.  Their strength in depth has reached legendary status and they continue to thrive.

Jonny Cooper, James McCarthy and John Small have been the pick of the defenders in front of Stephen Cluxton; Brian Fenton and Michael Darragh Macauley are blossoming again in midfield; and Ciaran Kilkenny, Dean Rock, Colm Basquel and Niall Scully have been a handful up front.

Galway have tightened up defensively led by Sean Andy O’Ceallaigh, Eoghan Kerin and Sean Kelly.  They only conceded their first 2018 league goal late against Monaghan.  And in Damien Comer, Eamonn Brannigan, Shane Walsh and Sean Armstrong, they have attackers who’ll relish trying to open up the Dubs.

Both teams are missing personnel but this is the showdown between this year’s top two sides.  Neither will want to concede any momentum before April 1st. But Dublin aren’t there yet and are not in the habit of easing up.  A good effort will be a decent work out for Galway.  But they may just come up short.

Verdict: Dublin

Winners of FameLab Galway progress to National Final in Dublin

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The winners of FameLab Galway are set to advance to the FameLab Ireland final which will be held at the Science Gallery in Dublin on Thursday, 12 April.

The Galway event saw nine scientists compete for two places in the national final, despite Storm Emma causing a last minute rescheduling.

Eoin Murphy, a full-time PhD student and Science Ambassador at NUI Galway, was the winner of the event, with Christopher Lally finishing runner-up for his presentation on genetically modified foods’.

The goal of FameLab is to explain scientific concepts to a general audience in just three minutes. The competition is open to scientists, mathematicians, and engineers working across Ireland in both the public and private sectors.

The nine participants in FameLab Galway 2018 came from a variety of backgrounds and career stages ranging from undergraduate students to established Post-Doctoral researchers from fields as diverse as Anatomy and Data Analytics.

Presentations given were similarly diverse, featuring glowing fish, the importance of vaccination and a cardboard model of how gravitational waves affect lasers.

Eoin Murphy’s presentation, titled ‘The Ultimate Puzzle’, detailed the effects of Huntington’s disease and offered hope for potential treatments from the cutting edge of biotechnology.

Runner-up Christopher Lally spent time in the biopharma industry making pain medication for cats and dogs. His presentation about the revolutionary effects of plant breeding on food production and the future potential of genetic engineering won the public vote.

Dr Patrick Ryan, one of the event organisers and runner-up of last year’s competition said FameLab is a wonderful opportunity for science enthusiasts to communicate the impact science has had on all our lives.

“Science communication is becoming increasingly relevant to modern scientists and the high standard of this year’s competition is testament to the huge amount of work each competitor put into their presentation,” said Dr Ryan.

The winner of the National competition will have a chance to compete in the International FameLab final at the Cheltenham Science Festival, the UK in June 2018.

GALWAY GAA: (Preview) – ATHENRY vs JOHNSTOWNBRIDGE (Sunday, 1.30pm Croke Park) 

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The covers are down on Jones Road, fighting the weather, ahead of the arrival of the country’s top camogie teams as Athenry chase a first All-Ireland title since 1977. 

Their place in the All-Ireland intermediate decider came after a shock domestic relegation in 2016 but the team have regrouped and made their return to the senior ranks.

It’s an opportunity for three Galway camogie stalwarts to possibly have their last dance in Croke Park.  Therese Maher, Regina Glynn and Jessica Gill will be key for Katharine Duane’s charges as they seek to overcome a team who’ve made winning a habit.

Johnstownbridge are the Kildare champions but they haven’t lost in three years.  They won the last two All-Ireland junior titles and after being promoted, have come through to reach another national decider.

Dick Flanagan’s team dispatched title holders Carlow’s Myshall in the Leinster Final before beating Tyrone’s Eglish 2-5 to 0-9 in the semi-final five weeks ago.

Captained by goalkeeper Tanya Johnson; they have solid defenders in Eimear Hurley and Aoife Trant while attackers Siobhan Hurley and Roisin O’Connell were goal scorers the last day.  But midfielders Aisling Holton and Clodagh Flanagan are established names and both have been winners in Croke Park.

But Athenry also possess quality throughout the field.  Along with the aforementioned, Ciara Cunniffe and Galway’s Noreen Coen are survivors from the team that contested two All-Ireland senior finals in 2007 and 2009.

Niamh Keane and Lorna Hannon are two strong defenders alongside Glynn and Gill. While Dervla Higgins, Niamh Hannon and Niamh Keogh will be responsible for ensuring quality ball into Coen and Maher.

Athenry handled expectations to emerge 1-10 to 0-10 winners over Mountbellew/Moylough in county final.  But they showed their pedigree in the All-Ireland semi-final against Waterford’s Lismore.  With Maher, Gill, Niamh Hannon and Coen on target, Athenry ground out an 0-8 to 0-2 victory.

The county tags will mean nothing as it’s the Kildare team with two All-Ireland wins against the Galway side with two All-Ireland losses.  But Athenry never imagined this chance would come again.  And it’s unlikely they will let it slip.

Verdict: Athenry

Athenry (possible): Megan McDonagh; Regina Glynn, Niamh Keane, Fiona Page; Lorna Hannon, Jessica Gill, Kate Moran; Dervla Higgins, Grace Cahill; Niamh Donnellan, Therese Maher, Niamh Keogh; Noreen Coen, Niamh Hannon, Elora Mahon.

Johnstownbridge (possible): Tanya Johnson; Erin McEvoy, Eimear Hurley, Ellen Morgan; Careen Farrell, Aoife Trant, Jenna Murphy; Aishling Holton, Clodagh Flanagan; Catherine Moloney, Siobhan Hurley, Miriam Murphy; Caoimhe Keoghegan, Roisin O’Connell, Shauna Beatty.

LIVE MATCH TRACKER! (Galway GAA – RESULT!) – COROFIN 2-19 NEMO RANGERS 0-10

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So that’s it!  What a performance and what a result!

COROFIN ARE ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS!!!

Thank You For Joining Us!

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COROFIN ARE ALL-IRELAND CHAMPIONS!!!

RESULT! COROFIN 2-19 NEMO RANGERS 0-9

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61 mins – Martin Farragher point for Corofin (2-19 0-9)

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58 mins – Ian Burke point for Corofin (2-18 0-9)

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57 mins – Ciaran O’Shea point for Nemo Rangers (2-17 0-9)

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55 mins – Daithi Burke point for Corofin (2-17 0-8)

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51 mins – Ian Burke point for Corofin (2-16 0-8)

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50 mins – Gary Sice point for Corofin (2-15 0-8)

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49 mins – Jack Donovan point for Nemo Rangers (2-14 0-8)

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45 mins – Martin Farragher point for Corofin (2-14 0-7)

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43 mins – Michael Farragher point for Corofin (2-13 0-7)

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42 mins – Luke Connolly point for Nemo Rangers (2-12 0-7)

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39 mins – Dylan Wall point for Corofin (2-12 0-6)

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37 mins – Martin Farragher point for Corofin (2-11 0-5)

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32 mins – Martin Farragher point for Corofin (2-10 0-5)

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Second Half Underway

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HALF-TIME: COROFIN 2-9 NEMO RANGERS 0-5

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32 mins – Paul Kerrigan point for Nemo Rangers (2-9 0-5)

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30 mins – Luke Connolly for Nemo Rangers (2-9 0-4)

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28 mins – Daithi Burke point for Corofin (2-9 0-3)

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26 mins – Gary Sice free for Corofin (2-8 0-3)

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22 mins – Luke Connolly point for Nemo Rangers (2-6 0-3)

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21 mins – Paddy Gumley point for Nemo Rangers (2-6 0-2)

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GOAL! COROFIN! MICHAEL FARRAGHER! (2-6 0-1)

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18 mins – Gary Sice free for Corofin (1-6 0-1)

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16 mins – Micheal Lundy point for Corofin (1-5 0-1)

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15 mins – Martin Farragher point for Corofin (1-4 0-1)

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14 mins – Dylan Wall point for Corofin (1-3 0-1)

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11 mins – Jason Leonard points for Corofin (1-2 0-1)

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Luke Connolly gets Nemo’s first (1-1 0-1)

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GOAL! COROFIN! GARY SICE! (1-1 0-0)

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4 mins – Gary Sice opens for Corofin (0-1 0-0)

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Croke Park is the venue today for the AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Football Final.  Corofin go in search of a third title hoping to add to their successes in 1998 and 2015.  They have never been beaten in a final but they must get past Cork’s Nemo Rangers who are chasing a record eighth crown in 12 attempts.

Stick with us for all the action on Galway Daily.  The game throws in at 2pm.

Gradaim an Mhéara seolta – ainmniúcháin á lorg

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Seoladh Gradaim an Mhéara i halla na cathrach i rith na seachtaine agus ainmniúcháin á lorg anois do na Gradaim Bhliantúla. Is buaiteoirí iad gach duine a fhaigheann ainmniúchán a deir an méara.

Is buaiteoirí iad na hoibrithe deonacha go léir a fhaigheann ainmniúchán do Ghradaim an Mhéara – sin a deir Méara Chathair na Gaillimhe an tseachtain seo. Bhí an Comhairleoir Pearce Flannery ag labhairt ag Gradaim an Mhéara á seoladh don 15ú Bliain ag Halla na Cathrach agus tá sé ag iarraidh ar mhuintir na Gaillimhe anois oibrithe deonacha nach bhfaigheann aon íocaíocht a ainmniú dá gcuid oibre sa phobal i gCathair na Gaillimhe.

Tabharfaidh Gradaim an Mhéara aitheantas arís do dhaoine agus d’eagraíochtaí den scoth a mbíonn tionchar ollmhór acu ar ardchaighdéan saoil ina bpobal féin i gCathair na Gaillimhe trí iad a bheith gníomhach i ngníomhaíochtaí pobail agus deonach agus gan aon íocaíocht a fháil acu ina leith.

Táthar ag lorg ainmniúcháin anois ó mhuintir Chathair na Gaillimhe do dhaoine aonair nó d’eagraíochtaí do Ghradaim an Mhéara. Tá 9 nGradam aonair de chuid an Mhéara ann:

  • Gradam na nEalaíon, Cultúr, Oidhreachta & Cúrsaí Gaeilge
  • Gradam do Chúrsaí Comharsanachta agus Áitritheoirí
  • Gradam do Sheirbhís Pobail & Cuimhsiú Sóisialta
  • Gradam d’Oibrí Deonach Scothaosta na Bliana
  • Gradam d’Oibrí Deonach Spóirt na Bliana
  • Gradam do Ghasúir agus don Óige
  • Gradan d’Oibrí Deonach Óg na Bliana
  • Gradam Inbhuanaitheachta ó thaobh an Chomhshaoil
  • Gradam Oibrí Deonach na Bliana Chomairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe.

Bronnfa trófaí atá comisiúnaithe go speisialta agus seic €500 ar bhuaiteoirí na nGradam éagsúla. Bronnfar Teastas an Mhéara atá deartha go speisialta ar gach duine a fhaigheann ainmniúchán ag searmanas na nGradam a bheidh ar siúl i Mí na Bealtaine in Óstán an Radisson Blu i nGaillimh.

Is é an 10ú Aibreán an dáta deireanach a nglacfar le hainmniúcháin agus is féidir na foirmeacha ainmniúcháin a fháil ó Halla na Cathrach, ó Leabharlanna na Cathrach agus is féidir iad a íoschóipéail ag www.galwaycity.ie/pobal-cultur/mayors-awards/cuimsiu-soisialta-2

Is féidir tuilleadh eolas a fháil faoi Ghradaim an Mhéara ag www.galwaycity.ie/pobal-cultur/mayors-awards/cuimsiu-soisialta-2 nó is féidir glaoch ar 091 536 406

GALWAY BOXING: CLANCY TWO-WEIGHT AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION 

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Oughterard boxer Gearoid Clancy was crowned New South Wales Super Lightweight Champion in the early hours of Saturday morning as he produced a comfortable win over Sam Williams.

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‘The Galway Assassin’ won all eight rounds from all three judges picking up a 80-72 unanimous points decision across the board.  The result means he is now a two-time champion down under after winning the lightweight title in 2015.

Coming in to the Wolfe Tones ‘Celtic Symphony,’ Clancy looked in control from the bell delivering one-two combinations to keep his opponent at bay.  There was never any doubt about the result when the judges’ verdicts were announced.

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The fight took place in The Star Event Centre in Sydney and Clancy came to the ring just before 4am Irish time.  On a card named ‘The Fighting Irish,’ Blanchardstown’s Darragh Foley won the WBA regional unification main event bout and putting himself in contention for a World title fight.

But Clancy, who missed out on an Irish title fight against Paul Hyland two years ago, was the top story for Galway supporters.  The two-time New South Wales Champion has set up St. Patrick’s Weekend for the west before three Galway teams brace Croke Park in search of more honours.

Deputy Mayor kicks off Galway Parade in Eyre Square!

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Deputy Mayor of Galway Mike Cubbard delivered a welcome address at Eyre Square this morning, kicking off this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in front of representatives from many nations.

In the address, Cllr. Mike Cubbard placed a special emphasis on Galway being European Region of Gastronomy 2018 and paid tribute to the All-Ireland-winning Galway hurlers.

After the parade, Galway band the Clandestinos will keep the carnival atmosphere alive in Eyre Square from 1.30pm.

At the opening of this year’s parade (featuring the award-winning Macnas and highlighting Galway’s gastronomy), Cllr. Mike Cubbard said:

“Dhaoine Uaisle agus Pobal na Gaillimhe, tá failte róimh go léir go dtí An Fhaiche Mhór ar son Paráid Lá Féile Padraig.

“Councillors, members of the Oireachtas, Members of the European Parliament, Honorary Consuls of a range of countries, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen and children,  you are all very welcome to Eyre Square today to celebrate our national day and to celebrate our city.

“I am delighted to be here to deputise for the Mayor of Galway, Cllr Pearse Flannery, who is in our sister city of Seattle, Washington representing and promoting our city at their St. Patrick’s Festival.

“I would like to welcome all the visitors from around the world who have made their way to Galway today.

“Taking part in the parade, sitting here on the reviewing stand and indeed all along the route of the parade we have visitors from all over Europe, the UK, Asia, Africa, Australia, and from all over the Americas including Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and from all over Latin America.

“I would like to especially welcome to Eyre Square this morning, the Honorary Consuls to Galway representing the Embassies of Mexico, France, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Norway and Spain.  Together, we are celebrating Galway’s connections to the world and to world culture today.

“I would like to give a special mention to our visitors from our twin city of Aalborg in Denmark who are on the stand here behind me.

“On behalf of the city of Galway, I would like to welcome all our visitors to today’s events from wherever you may have travelled:

“Céad Míle Fáilte Romhaimh go léir!

“I hope that, like me, you are all looking forward to seeing some of the many vibrant groups in today’s Parade which make Galway such a diverse and exciting place to be – our schools, youth, social, sporting, arts and community groups are all heading our way.

“Let us celebrate our National Day in a spirit of community and togetherness as we gather on this St Patrick’s Day.

“This year’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade recognizes and celebrates Galway , West of Ireland European Region of Gastronomy 2018 and I was delighted to attend the spectacular launch event for the year at the Spanish Arch last night. Galway , West of Ireland European Region of Gastronomy 2018 is about showcasing our farmers, fishermen, food producers, our hospitality sector, our small businesses, our health workers, our teachers, our parents and our children…in short, all of us, with a vision for a local food culture that is of a world-class standard.

“The theme of gastronomy will be reflected throughout the various entries in today’s parade.

“I am delighted that we are joined here in Eyre Square by representatives from Europe including Diane Dodd, the Director of the Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts & Tourism in Barcelona and Anja Van Hout and Pieter De Boers, from Noord Brabant in Holland which is also a European Region of Gastronomy this year.

“Shortly, we will welcome on stage the Liam McCarthy Cup, the coveted silverware which we were delighted to welcome back to Galway and the West last September for the first time since 1988 after an entertaining, and well deserved win by our Galway Senior Hurling team. Galwegians around the world celebrated after the Tribesmen claimed the All-Ireland Championship hurling title for the first time in 29 years.

“I am delighted to welcome the Officer Commanding of An Chéad Chath in Dún Uí Mhaelíosa, Lieutenant Colonel Campion to the reviewing stand and to thank the Defence Forces for their continued involvement in Galway’s Parade this year.

“The involvement of Óglaigh na hÉireann in the parade today is particularly appreciated following the great engagement they had both locally and nationally in our commemoration of the Centenary of 1916 in the last year.

“I also want to commend and thank, on my own behalf and on behalf of the people of Galway, all our uniformed services represented here today: An Gárda Siochána, Civil Defence and Galway Fire & Rescue Services. In light of the tragic events which unfolded this week in Black Sod Bay, we join together to offer our sincere thanks and support to those brave men and women, these heroes! who, by their deep commitment and service, protect our community.

“Go raibh maith agaibh!

“In conclusion, I hope you enjoy the parade and also enjoy the day with friends and family here in Galway City.

“Bain taitneamh as an lá inniu agus go raibh maith agaibh go léir.”