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MAYO VERSES GALWAY GOING AHEAD IN CASTLEBAR 

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Darren Kelly
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Galway’s second game in the Connacht FBD League will go ahead in MacHale Park this Sunday (7th January, 2pm) as planned after rumours circulated Wednesday night that the contest could be moved to Tuam Stadium in their first meeting since the 2017 Connacht Football Championship.

The weather, recently caused by Storm Eleanor, had led to suggestions that Galway would avoid another away clash after their opener against Sligo was moved from Tourlestrane to the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in Bekan.

Galway were 1-12 to 0-11 over the Yeats County with Sean Kelly getting the goal while Peter Cooke, Adrian Varley and Frankie Burke shared nine scores between them putting the Tribesmen top of the table with Roscommon while Mayo will begin their campaign on Sunday.

It was the first of four games before January 21st when they face Roscommon in their final round-robin contest, seven days before their opening joust in the Division One of the National League against Tyrone.

And with college players scheduled to begin Sigerson Cup action in between both fixtures, the Galway manager did express concern over the hectic schedule.

“It’s going to be tough,” said Walsh to Galway Bay FM and other assembled media.  “I’ve always acknowledged the FBD as a great tournament but what’s really hard on some of the young lads is college football coming in and club activity still going on.

“The National League is coming in three weeks, which is difficult, given the amount of time we have to prepare.

“We think we are giving players a bit of a break but then they are being pulled and dragged in all quarters but we are trying to do it as best we can to make sure players aren’t stressed in this situation but it’s not ideal.”

NUI Galway leads the way forward in renewable gas for trucks

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Michael Malone
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NUI GALWAY and Gas Networks Ireland are leading a new transport revolution, introducing compressed natural gas (CNG) and renewable gas for trucks, vans and buses.

The ‘Causeway’ project is the first time the University has secured a funding application from the European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility.

The Causeway project received approval for €6.5 million co-funding from the European Commission.

Causeway will see the development of a natural gas transport re-fuelling network in Ireland.

The project will support an overall nationwide roll-out of 70 compressed natural gas filling stations.

In addition to this, a renewable gas injection facility will be built in 2018. This will introduce renewable gas into the natural gas network for the first time.

The work which is undertaken in Ireland will be monitored and documented by NUI Galway.

This research will then be fed back to gas operators all over Europe and will assist in the development of similar projects across the continent.

Commenting on the project, President of NUI Galway, Dr Jim Browne, said that this is a major project for NUI Galway to be involved in, as it will form the basis of the first use of an alternative, sustainable transport fuel in Ireland.

“Within our Ryan Institute for Environment, Marine and Energy Research, in particular, we have built up a track record in sustainability research and innovation.

“This includes decades of scientific and engineering expertise built up in the area of renewable gas. We look forward to NUI Galway playing a key role in distilling and disseminating the results and impacts of the Causeway Project, not only for the benefit of Ireland, but to provide learnings to other EU member states too,” Dr Browne said.

Denis O’Sullivan, Head of Commercial at Gas Networks Ireland, explained that transport accounts for over one third of all energy used in Ireland.

“The development of a natural gas transport network will significantly de-carbonise Ireland’s commercial fleet. CNG, and the soon to be introduced renewable gas, will play a major role in making transport in Ireland cleaner.

“Gas Networks Ireland is determined to play an important role in facilitating the development of this new, cleaner transport network. It is particularly important that the advances we are making through this project, and through the work of NUI Galway, will play a role in changing the transport landscape throughout Europe,” he said.

 

Match Reaction – GALWAY 1-12 SLIGO 0-11 

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Darren Kelly
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(Photo – Galway GAA)

Galway’s new year began in a positive light as they defeated Sligo on Wednesday evening (3rd January) in the opening round of the Connacht FBD League. 

A Sean Kelly goal before half-time was the key score but four Peter Cooke frees also kept the Tribesmen to the front while Frankie Burke and Adrian Varley were also instrumental in the tally.

“It was a good game on both sides,” said Galway manager Kevin Walsh to Galway Bay FM’s Ollie Turner after the full-time whistle.  “I think even from Sligo’s perspective, it’s important to have it very close right through so guys could be challenged a bit more.

“And as well as that, to have six, seven, maybe eight debuts out there which is good for young lads to be getting a smell of it.  We’ll probably change this around during the tournament but it’s nice to get the win at the same time.”

“I know Johnny Duane has played with Galway before but it’s the first time in a couple of years,” added match analyst and former player Barry Cullinane when asked about those coming into the set-up.  “And he did well at six (centre back).  I thought Peter Cooke was exceptional at centre forward.  Frankie Burke got a couple of scores (as did) Adrian Varley.  It’s a pity we didn’t see more of Sean Andy O’Ceallaigh (black card).

This is what the FBD will be for.  It will be to see how the guys react to this level.”

Despite the loss, Cathal Corey wasn’t too despondent with the defeat as he wanted to see how his charges could cope with the challenge.

“We wanted to see how they could perform against a team like Galway,” said the new Sligo manager to Ocean FM.  “We’re disappointed with the loss surely but we’re happy with what we’ve seen today.  We matched them well, we conceded a bad goal (and) went a long period in the second half without scoring.

“But we were competitive and we felt the lads showed a good bit of willingness to work for Sligo and that’s the most important thing.”

THREE GALWAY TEAMS CHASE BASKETBALL FINAL PLACES

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Darren Kelly
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The National Basketball Cup semi-finals take place this weekend in Cork (January 5th – 7th) with teams from across the country competing for final places at the end of the month. 

The Mardyke Arena in UCC and Neptune Stadium will host 20 games over the three days across 10 competitions with Galway teams vying for three places in the National Basketball Arena.

NUIG Mystics compete in the National Cup semi-finals and will take on DCU Mercy on Saturday (4pm) in the Mardyke Arena.  Mike Murray’s team will be under pressure against the Super League table toppers who beat 74-46 in Colaiste Iognaid four weeks previously.

“After meeting them in the league recently where they beat us quite easily, DCU will be hot favourites going into the semi-finals,” admitted NUIG Mystics manager Mike Murray whose side have still to get their first win in the top flight. “We know we have a lot of work to do to reverse the result, but we’re delighted to be in the semi-final now and have a chance to do just that.”

Sarah Woods, Alex Masaquel (December’s National Player of the Month), Rachel Huijsdens and Aisling Sullivan will be DCU’s chief threats having shared 53 points in the league meeting but Mystics have gained momentum in the Cup.

They defeated IT Carlow 84-77 in November before getting past Portlaoise Panthers in the quarter-finals.  Aine McDonagh is their top scorer with 52 points but they’ll also need Deja Bullock, Dayna Finn, Hannah Coen, Jade Johnson and Maggie Byrne on form to deliver a shock result.

Catch the game LIVE! on Basketball Ireland’s Youtube page by clicking HERE from 3.50pm on Saturday

The other semi-final takes place just beforehand in the Mardyke Arena (2pm) when Ambassador UCC Glenmire clash with SuperValu Brunell.

Maree will be represented in the National Intermediate Cup semi-final when they face St. Mary’s, Castleisland at 12pm in Neptune Stadium.  They defeated Team Kerry 71-46 in their opening round before getting past Tridents Dublin 54-46 in the quarter-final.

Michelle Fahy, Carol McCarthy and Coleen McInerney will be ones to watch if Maree are to make a National Final.  Meteors meet Killester at the same time in the other semi-final Mardyke Arena.

Catch the game LIVE! on Basketball Ireland’s Youtube page by clicking HERE from 11.50am on Saturday

Moycullen’s under 20 men’s side also travel to Cork when they meet Neptune on Saturday at 2pm in the Neptune Stadium.  They were 77-66 winners over Maree in the opening round before getting pasted Dublin Lions 79-70 in the quarter-final.

Paul Kelly, John Hackett, Connor Curran and James Connaire are Moycullen’s chief scorers as they look to continue their winning ways.  KUBS face KCYMS in the other semi-final at the same venue (10am).

Catch the game LIVE! on Basketball Ireland’s Youtube page by clicking HERE from 1.50pm on Saturday

And it’s an extra busy weekend for Moycullen who are also in Super League action on Sunday (3.30pm St. Vincent’s BC) when they take on DCU Saints.

They put 117 points past UCC Demons away last week and another massive result could pull them clear of the relegation zone.

Saints are in a similar situation with just five wins from 13 games, three points behind Moycullen who have six victories.  But after sharing 77 points in their recent win, James Loughnane, Brandon McGuire and Patrick Lyons will hope to continue that form and bring Moycullen into mid-table.

Renmore Pantomime: A Tale As Old As Time

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Michael Malone
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The midst of the holiday season and the New Year also welcomes the annual anticipation for kids and families of the Renmore Pantomime. The “Panto” is an extravaganza full of song, dance, laughter, and plot twists which, in its current form, developed in England in the 17th century. County Galway has only continued to adapt the panto with their own Renmore Pantomime, now in its 39th year presenting a modern-day twist on a tale as old as time.

This year’s Renmore Pantomime is a rendering of the classic Grimm’s fairytale Beauty and the Beast; “The script is based on a commonly known story, like Beauty and the Beast, but it’ll be full plot twists and modern cultural references with big song and dance numbers thrown in”, says actor Ellie Davis (the Witch). A newcomer to Galway, and to Ireland, this is Davis’ first experience with the Panto. “I was looking up theater auditions, came across the panto audition, and decided to give it a shot!” Davis says. “I’m loving being part of the panto. It takes a lot of energy, but I’ll have a bit of time to recharge over Christmas. Then I’ll be on 100%!”

A large part of the Pantomime is the involvement of the audience. This Panto is not for the shy, or the faint-hearted, and this audience involvement is part of what helps to make the Panto, well… the Panto! “The characters interact with the audience in various ways, and there are elements that come back every year,” says Davis. Elements such as call-and-response, booing the villan, cheering the heroes, and general exclamations throughout help to transport the audience into the storyline as almost mini-narrators. These outbursts help the story come to life, and create an atmosphere of what theatre and musical events in the 17th century would have been like. The Pantomime will not disappoint, and is the perfect form of entertainment on a cold, rainy winter’s night.

The actors involved have been rehearsing since October, right up until the opening night performance on the 30th of December. Each actor has a developed character, and has rehearsed together to try to

create a real-life fairytale for the theatre-goers. Davis, also a member of the Galway City Circus, says, “my character is the baddy, the Wicked Witch Evileena. Like any good villain, she has been wronged in life, so pretty much everything she does is driven by revenge. She is quick to get angry, so you don’t want to annoy her or she’ll put a curse on you. She spends a lot of time try

ing to get her way, but needless to say, things don’t necessarily work out the way that she thinks they are going to!” On the other hand, Daniel Boyne says about playing the Beast, “In my opinion, the beast is very complex. I feel he has the longest journey through the show from the spoiled cruel prince who becomes the hurt angry frustrated monster, to finally becoming the humble redeemed man at the end who falls for Belle. So he is a little bit of a roller coaster of emotions and issues! I really enjoy playing him as I feel it’s a challenge and not a typical cheesy panto character.”

Whether you’re younger than 5, a teenager, in university, retired, a parent, or a grandparent, the Pantomime has something for everyone. The shows are still happening, and are at the Town Hall Theatre on January 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, at 7.30PM, and Sunday, January 7 and 14th at 12noon and 4.30PM, as well as Saturday January 6 and 13th at both 2.30PM and 7.30PM. Get your tickets here to find out if true love can break the curse!

 

CONNACHT SQUAD UPDATE AHEAD OF MUNSTER MEETING

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Darren Kelly
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(Photo – Irish Rugby)

Cian Kelleher’s injury after just 27 minutes against Leinster is the most serious update on Connacht’s squad fitness ahead of their third interprovincial clash against Munster on Saturday (6th January, 7.45pm Thomand Park). 

The winger, who sustained a head injury, misses the game and will follow return to play protocols after being replaced by Niy Adeolkun the last day.

Also in the back three, Rory Scholes has returned to full team training following his appendix surgery and Cormac Brennan will return in February following shoulder surgery.  Outhalf Steve Crosbie will be out of action until the end of January with a knee injury.

In the pack, Denis Buckley underwent surgery on an ankle injury sustained against Brive and will be out of action until mid-February.  Dominic Robertson McCoy returned to training following his thumb injury.  And JP Cooney is recovering from recent hamstring surgery and will be out of action until April.

Pat O’Toole is continuing his rehabilitation for his hamstring injury under the supervision of the medical and performance team.  Andrew Browne has stepped up his rehabilitation from his Achilles injury and will return to action in early January.

Eoin McKeon is progressing well in his rehabilitation from a calf injury; James Connolly is continuing his recovery from a recent calf injury; while Sean O’Brien and Jake Heenan are recovering following shoulder surgery.

(Video – PRO14 Rugby)

Munster have also issued a squad update but they’ve been dealt a blow after centre Sam Arnold received a three-match ban for his red card in their 24-17 defeat to Ulster and will miss this tie and their upcoming European games against Racing 92 and Castres Olympique.

Munster Head Coach Johann van Graan had a number of players reporting to the medical department after his team surrendered a 17-point advantage making it back-to-back losses.

Forwards Billy Holland, who was replaced after 22 minutes for head injury, and Chris Cloete, who reported symptons post-match, are following return to play protocols, and will play no part.

Calvin Nash (hip), Niall Scannell (ribs) and Tommy O’Donnell (shoulder) will need to be assessed further with the trio not expected to be available.  James Cronin, who was treated for cramp, is back training.

But on a positive note, Chris Farrell return to training after overcoming the knee injury sustained while playing for Ireland in the November internationals.

Galway TD slams length of National Broadband Plan

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Michael Malone
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Galway Daily news Contractor appointed for eight Galway broadband hubs

Eamon Ó Cuív TD has described as “appalling” the fact that it will be 2023 before the Government manages to connect 537,587 rural homes and businesses to broadband under the National Broadband Plan.

In a response to a Parliamentary Question from Deputy Ó Cuív, the Communications Minister Denis Naughten confirmed that “network rollout will take 3-5 years following contract award” under the NBP.

The contract is expected to be awarded in 2018, meaning it will take up until 2023 to connect over half a million homes and businesses covered by State intervention.

“It’s almost impossible to believe that more than a decade after the National Broadband Plan was first launched, thousands of premises in rural Ireland will still not have a high speed broadband connection,” said Deputy Ó Cuív.

“According to the information from Minister Naughten, almost one third of all homes and businesses across 12 counties will have to wait up until 2023 to be connected.

“The roll out of the NBP by successive Fine Gael-led Governments has been a disaster. They have repeatedly missed their own deadlines for delivery and kicked the can down the road in the run up to elections.

“Successive Ministers have failed to address broadband wastelands and continued to shift the goalposts on delivery. These blackspots are costing jobs, threatening rural sustainability and creating a digital divide between urban and rural Ireland.  This Government’s neglect of rural Ireland cannot be allowed to continue and commitments must be made to ensure that all premises in rural areas are connected to essential broadband services as a matter of priority.”

Match Reports: GALWAY 1-12 SLIGO 0-11

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Darren Kelly
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Galway vs Sligo

Galway began their Connacht FBD League defence on Wednesday evening in the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in Bekan with a four-point victory over Sligo. 

Kevin Walsh’s side always held the advantage after three points in two minutes from Peter Cooke (2) and Patrick Sweeney gave them a 0-4 to 0-1 lead on 13 minutes.

Cooke was Galway’s top scorer with four points over the hour and he’d kicked Galway’s first while Frankie Burke and Adrian Varley found the target by 26 minutes making it 0-6 to 0-3 for the Tribesmen.

Adrian Marren was Sligo’s sole scorer to this point before Sean Carrabine converted on 29 minutes.  But Galway’s control in this pre-season competition was secured when Moycullen’s Sean Kelly hit the net 60 seconds later.

Cooke and Sligo’s Darragh Cummins traded before half-time leaving it 1-7 to 0-5 in Galway’s favour.  And they stretched that margin immediately after the restart as Varley got his second.

But Marren was clinical for the Yeats County and he got two back either side of a Finnian Cawley score to leave three between them before Burke and Varley made it 1-10 to 0-8 on the three-quarter mark.

The scoring dried up in the closing strait though two more Marren scores brought Sligo within a kick of the ball on 54 minutes.  However, Cathal Corey’s first game in charge ended in defeat as they didn’t score again until injury time.

Substitutes Dessie Conneely and Robert Finnerty concluded Galway’s tally with Marren doing likewise for Sligo.  It was job done for Walsh’s team though they had two black cards for Sean Andy O Ceallaigh and David Wynne.  But maximum points were secured ahead of Sunday’s showdown with Mayo (January 7th, MacHale Park, 2pm).

RESULTS:

ROSCOMMON 2-14 LEITRIM 1-3

GALWAY 1-12 SLIGO 0-11

Galway – Peter Cooke 0-4, Sean Kelly 1-0, Adrian Varley 0-3, Frankie Burke 0-2, Patrick Sweeney 0-1, Dessie Conneely 0-1, Robert Finnerty 0-1

Sligo – Adrian Marren 0-8, Sean Carrabine 0-1, Darragh Cummins 0-1, Finnian Cawley 0-1

  Pld W D L Pts Dif
ROSCOMMON 1 1 0 0 2 +14
GALWAY 1 1 0 0 2 +4
MAYO 0 0 0 0 0 0
SLIGO 1 0 0 1 0 -4
LEITRIM 1 0 0 1 0 -14

 

NEXT FIXTURES: 

Sunday, 7th January – Mayo vs Galway (2pm MacHale Park), Leitrim vs Sligo (2pm Ballinamore)

Wednesday, 10th January – Roscommon vs Sligo (7pm Kiltoom), Mayo vs Leitrim (7pm MacHale Park)

Sunday, 14th January – Galway vs Leitrim (2pm Clonbur), Roscommon vs Mayo (2pm Dr. Hyde Park)

Sunday, 21st January – Galway vs Roscommon (2pm Tuam Stadium), Sligo vs Mayo (Details TBC)

OTHER REPORTS: 

Cian O’Connell for gaa.ie wrote – “Despite the difficult conditions Galway and Sligo produced a lively encounter with Kevin Walsh’s charges earning the Connacht FBD League spoils in Bekan.”

Connachtgaa.ie said – “Galway got the better of Sligo on a score of 1-12 to 0-11 in a hard-fought physical battle in the 1st round of the FBD League which both teams will reflect on as hugely beneficial.”

MANNING CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR GALWAY 

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(Photo – Galway United)

Ronan Manning has become the latest Galway United player to sign for 2018 after he put pen to paper on a contract extension. 

The 17-year-old is a younger brother of Queens Park Rangers’ Ryan Manning who left the Tribesmen in 2015 for cross channel action.

The younger Manning signed for Galway United last season and made 17 appearances for Nigel Keady’s under 19s scoring five goals.

And manager Shane Keegan was impressed giving him five appearances with the senior team including his debut in August against Killester United in the FAI Cup.

Ronan Manning previously played with Mervue United for two seasons before joining Galway United in March 2017 and has represented Ireland at under 15, under 16, under 17 and schools level and will be hoping to make a major breakthrough at club level in 2018.

“We waited for Ronan to finish his school year before properly bringing him into the group last year,” said Keegan to Galway United’s official website when asked about Manning’s introduction to senior football.  “To be honest, I think he blew the socks off everyone.

“He just seems to be a player who becomes even better when he’s surrounded by better players. The higher the standard of player around him, the better he looks. The players and staff were just so impressed by him.

“He’s a player who could potentially have a very big impact next season and if he can do as well as I believe he can, then it really is going to be all about keeping his feet on the ground, keeping him focused and working hard.”

LIVE! RESULT! SLIGO 0-11 GALWAY 1-12 (Wednesday 7pm, Connacht Centre of Excellence, Bekan)

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Galway vs Sligo

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So that’s it.  Galway get the expected win in their opening assignment of 2018 and join Roscommon on top of the Connacht FBD League table.  Their next outing is this Sunday (7th January) when they travel to MacHale Park, Castlebar to take on Mayo.

Hope you enjoyed our coverage.  Good night

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GALWAY 1-12 SLIGO 0-11

Galway – Peter Cooke 0-4, Sean Kelly 1-0, Adrian Varley 0-3, Frankie Burke 0-2, Patrick Sweeney 0-1, Dessie Conneely 0-1, Robert Finnerty 0-1

Sligo – Adrian Marren 0-8, Sean Carrabine 0-1, Darragh Cummins 0-1, Finnian Cawley 0-1

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Pld W D L Pts Dif
ROSCOMMON 1 1 0 0 2 +14
GALWAY 1 1 0 0 2 +4
MAYO 0 0 0 0 0 0
SLIGO 1 0 0 1 0 -4
LEITRIM 1 0 0 1 0 -14

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RESULT! ROSCOMMON 2-14 LEITRIM 1-3

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RESULT! – GALWAY 1-12 SLIGO 0-11

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74 mins – Galway 1-12 Sligo 0-11 (Adrian Marren free)

20:30:

GOAL! LEITRIM! BRENDAN GALLAGHER (penalty)! 62 mins – Roscommon 2-13 Leitrim 1-2

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68 mins – Galway 1-12 Sligo 0-10 (Robert Finnerty free)

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60 mins – Roscommon 2-13 Leitrim 0-2

20:18:

57 mins – Galway 1-11 Sligo 0-10 (Dessie Conneely)

20:15:

51 mins – Roscommon 2-10 Leitrim 0-2

20:14:

54 mins – Galway 1-10 Sligo 0-10 (Adrian Marren 45)

20:12:

53 mins – Galway 1-10 Sligo 0-9 (Adrian Marren free)

20:07:

47 mins – Galway 1-10 Sligo 0-8 (Adrian Varley)

20:05:

45 mins – Galway 1-9 Sligo 0-8 (Frankie Burke)

20:04:

40 mins – Roscommon 2-9 Leitrim 0-2

20:02:

42 mins – Galway 1-8 Sligo 0-8 (Adrian Marren free)

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40 mins – Galway 1-8 Sligo 0-7 (Finnian Cawley)

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37 mins – Galway 1-8 Sligo 0-6 (Adrian Marren)

19:56:

36 mins – Galway 1-8 Sligo 0-5 (Adrian Varley)

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Half-Time Scorers:

Galway – Peter Cooke 0-4, Sean Kelly 1-0, Patrick Sweeney 0-1, Frankie Burke 0-1, Adrian Varley 0-1

Sligo – Adrian Marren 0-3, Sean Carrabine 0-1, Darragh Cummins 0-1

19:43:

HALF-TIME – ROSCOMMON 2-6 LEITRIM 0-2

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19:42:

HALF-TIME – GALWAY 1-7 SLIGO 0-5

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GOAL! ROSCOMMON! DIARMUID MURTAGH! 36 mins – Roscommon 2-6 Leitrim 0-2

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19:39:

35 mins – Galway 1-7 Sligo 0-5 (Darragh Cummins)

19:35:

30 mins – Roscommon 1-5 Leitrim 0-2

19:33:

31 mins – Galway 1-7 Sligo 0-4 (Peter Cooke free)

19:32:

GOAL! GALWAY! SEAN KELLY! 30 mins – Galway 1-6 Sligo 0-4

19:31:

29 mins – Galway 0-6 Sligo 0-4 (Sean Carrabine)

19:30:

26 mins – Galway 0-6 Sligo 0-3 (Adrian Varley)

19:28:

23 mins – Roscommon 1-3 Leitrim 0-2

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19:24:

GOAL! ROSCOMMON! FINBAR CREGG! 16 mins – Roscommon 1-3 Leitrim 0-1

19:23:

18 mins – Galway 0-5 Sligo 0-3 (Adrian Marren)

19:23:

19:22:

16 mins – Roscommon 0-3 Leitrim 0-1

19:21:

17 mins – Galway 0-5 Sligo 0-2 (Frankie Burke)

19:20:

19:18:

15 mins – Galway 0-4 Sligo 0-2 (Adrian Marren free)

19:16:

13 mins – Galway 0-4 Sligo 0-1 (Patrick Sweeney)

19:16:

12 mins – Galway 0-3 Sligo 0-1 (Peter Cooke free)

19:14:

11 min – Galway 0-2 Sligo 0-1 (Peter Cooke free)

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19:07:

3 min – Sligo 0-1 Galway 0-1 (Adrian Marren)

19:04:

1 min – Galway 0-1 Sligo 0-0 (Peter Cooke free)

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It’s the opening assignment for Galway’s senior footballers in 2018 as they take on Sligo in the FBD League.  The Tribesmen are going for three titles in-a-row as they prepare themselves for Division One National League Football beginning on January 28th.  Kevin Walsh has named four of the team that reached last year’s All-Ireland under 21 Football Final and has made 13 changes from the starting team that faced Kerry in last year’s All-Ireland senior quarter-final.

GALWAY FOOTBALL OPENER CHANGES VENUES AS WALSH NAMES FOUR UNDER 21S 

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1 April 2017; Micheál Daly of Galway in action against Paul McNamara of Sligo during the EirGrid Connacht GAA Football U21 Championship Final match between Galway and Sligo at Markievicz Park in Sligo. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

(Photo – Galway GAA)

Galway’s opening game of the 2018 football season tonight (Wednesday, 3rd January) has been moved to the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence, Bekan instead of Tourlestrane. 

Manager Kevin Walsh commences his third seaons and gets a look at his charges for the first time as they start the defence of the Connacht FBD League.

Three players who took part in the 2017 All-Ireland Senior Football Quarter-Final against Kerry are involved while Walsh also names four under 21s from the team that reached last year’s decider.

Declan Kyne and Tom Flynn are the only two starters from Croke Park last July while substitute Cathal Sweeney gets a start at right wing back.

Under 21 goalkeeper Ronan O’Beolain takes his place between the sticks while Sean Andy O’Ceallaigh’s positioning at full back will raise interest after his impressive display against Dublin in the 2017 final.

Two attackers from Gerry Fahy’s charges also appear on the 40 as Peter Cooke and Sean Kelly are named at 11 and 12.

David Wynne was another of last year’s Galway senior panelists and he plays at left wing back with Johnny Duane taking the centre and Evan Wynne at corner back.

Annaghdown’s Kieran Duggan partners Flynn in midfield, Johnny Maher plays at number 10 while Frankie Burke, Patrick Sweeney and Adrian Varley complete the full forward line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFCActEHJso

New Sligo manager Cathal Corey has eight of the under 21s who lost 3-20 to 2-14 to Galway after extra-time in last year’s Connacht under 21 Football Final but also names seven from the team that went down 0-14 to 1-9 to Meath in Round Two of the senior qualifiers.

Aidan Devaney is in goal, Keelan Cawley and Gerard O’Kelly-Lynch are the wing backs, Patrick O’Connor is in midfield with Neil Ewing, Adrian Marren and Pat Hughes up front.

O’Kelly-Lynch and O’Connor were also part of the under 21 squad and they are joined by team mates Eddie McGuinness, Mikey Gordon and Darragh Cummins in defence, midfielder Paul Kilcoyne with Jodie O’Reilly and Sean Carrabine named in attack.

Eoin McHugh at corner back and Finnian Cawley at centre forward complete the line-up.

The 2018 Connacht FBD League will be played in a round-robin format between the five counties.  No college sides are competing and all games will be completed by January 21st with the top two contesting the final in February.

Galway face Mayo the following Sunday (7th) before meeting Leitrim and Roscommon in consecutive weeks.

Throw-in for tonight’s game is 7pm.  Leitrim host Roscommon in their Centre of Excellence at the same time.

Galway: Ronan Ó Beoláin; Declan Kyne, Seán Andy Ó Ceallaigh, Evan Wynne; Cathal Sweeney, Johnny Duane, David Wynne; Tom Flynn, Kieran Duggan; John Maher, Peter Cooke, Sean Kelly; Frankie Burke, Patrick Sweeney, Adrian Varley.

Sligo: Aidan Devaney; Eoin McHugh, Eddie McGuinness, Mikey Gordon; Keelan Cawley, Darragh Cummins, Gerard O’Kelly-Lynch; Patrick O’Connor, Paul Kilcoyne; Neil Ewing, Finnian Cawley, Jodie O’Reilly; Adrian Marren, Pat Hughes, Sean Carrabine.

Referee: Jerome Henry (Mayo)

CONNACHT EUROPEAN REFEREES NAMED 

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Galway Daily sport Aki and Oliver starting for Connacht against Bristol

The two referees for Connacht’s outstanding Pool Five European Challenge Cup games in January have been named as Kieran Keane’s team look to book their place in the quarter-finals.

Connacht sit on 19 points and any victory in their remaining contests will ensure their place while a bonus point victory will secure a home quarter-final.

They travel to the Sixways Stadium on Saturday, 13th January (3pm) to take on second placed Worcester Warriors with France’s Alexandre Ruiz appointed the man in the middle.

Ruiz took charge of Connacht’s Champions Cup loss to Wasps in the Ricoh Arena in December 2016 and he was also the assistant referee in last November when Ireland edged past Fiji 23-20 in the Aviva Stadium.

Seven days later (Saturday, 20th January – 2.30pm), Connacht welcome French outfit Oyonnax in their final pool game and England’s Craig Maxwell-Keys will officiate this clash.

Connacht have a good record under Maxwell-Keys and he was referee when they made their stirring comeback against Brive a month earlier as they came from 19 points behind to win 38-31 in France with tries for Ultan Dillane, Kieran Marmion, Jack Carty and Cian Kelleher securing the bonus point.

Maxwell-Keys also looked after the 2016 World under 20 semi-final when Ireland beat Argentina 37-7 in a contest that saw Sligo’s Stephen Kerins start at scrum half.

Four points from the two games will ensure Connach’t involvement in April’s knock out stages but two bonus point wins could guarantee another home semi-final should they advance as Keane’s men are currently seeded second behind Edinburgh and ahead of Pau.

The final is scheduled for May 11th in Bilbao.

ALL-IRELAND MEDAL PRESENTATIONS THIS SATURDAY!!! 

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(Photo – Minor Winning Captain – Leanne Helebert)

The winning Galway minor and under 16 camogie teams will be presented with the All-Ireland winning medals in the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa next Saturday (6th January) at 8pm.

Lorraine Larkin’s minors defeated Clare comprehensively last April to win their first title in five years. And Tony O’Donovan’s under 16s created history in August when they beat Wexford to become Galway camogie’s first inter-county three-in-a-row side.

After losing out to Tipperary following a replay in 2016, Galway were strongly fancied to take their first minor title since 2012 and left nothing to chance in McDonagh Park, Nenagh when they ran out 4-14 to 0-6 winners over the Banner County.

Mairead Dillon struck Galway’s first goal on 14 minutes and led by 1-5 to 0-6 at half-time.  But in the second half, the Tribesgirls took over as Ciara Helebert, Carrie Dolan and Sarah Spellman got further majors to ensure the maroon and white their third title at under 18 level.

Four months later, the conveyer belt of talent coming through continues to showcase their potential as Galway were crowned under 16 champions again (their fifth crown since 2009).

Chloe Quinn Reilly scored two goals for the second consecutive year as Galway dealt with early pressure to run out comfortable 2-16 to 2-5 winners over Wexford in Kinnegad after getting the better of Cork in the semi-final.

Larkin will be at the helm again when the minors commence the defence of their title on February 17th travelling to Kilkenny (a repeat of the 2016 under 16 final) before further outings against Wexford, Cork and Dublin.

O’Donovan has taken over Galway’s seniors who begin their league campaign away to reigning All-Ireland champions Cork on Sunday, 14th January.  Gerry Dolan, after a successful stint with the under 14s, moves to the under 16 role and they’ll begin their championship defence in the summer.

All clubs are invited to join in Saturday’s celebrations as Galway camogie kicks off 2018. There will be a buffet and a DJ also and tickets can be obtained by contacting County Board officials or check through your club.

WALSH AND ROONEY BRING GALWAY’S NEW SEASON TOTAL TO 12 

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(Photo – Galway United)

Galway United manager Shane Keegan has secured two more signings for the 2018 Airtricity League First Division season after the club announced that Stephen Walsh and Adam Rooney will be part of the panel. 

Walsh returns after a year plying his trade between Longford Town and Athlone Town and the 27-year-old defender will be a major addition.

Over five seasons, the Galway defender played 145 times for the club scoring seven goals.  After signing from Galway Hibernians in 2010, he spent two years under Sean Connor and only departed after the club folded in 2011.

He moved across to Fahy’s Field with Mervue United for another two seasons before returning to the new look Galway FC in 2014.

Success followed as Galway were promoted with Walsh participating in all four play-off matches and he remained until the end of 2016 before taking the move to Longford Town.

“In previous years, as an opposition manager, I would’ve seen a bit of Walshy and the first phrase that comes to mind when you think of him as a player is wholehearted,” said Keegan to Galway United’s official website about bringing Walsh back to the club.

“He is a player who likes a tackle, he’s a rugged defender who actually enjoys defending, while also clearly having ability on the ball.”

Rooney is promoted from the under-17 set-up after being an ever present under Alan Murphy and the centre half is also a goal scoring threat.

He made 21 appearances in 2017 scoring five goals including two in their league quarter-final victory over Cobh Ramblers before they eventually went out at the penultimate stage to eventual winners Cork City.

Rooney will also still be involved with the under 19s in 2018 but his first team contract signing shows the club have serious plans regarding his future.

“We brought Adam in for sessions here and there last season and he did really well for a guy that was so young,” added Keegan.  “There was no doubt that we saw massive potential in him. Adam has his leaving cert this year, so it’s important that we bed him into the first team properly.

“He’s got tremendous physical attributes. Our under-17 manager Alan Murphy has been glowing in his praise of Adam. I was very impressed when I sat down and spoke with him.”

Pre-season training is due to commence shortly with their opening game against Athlone Town taking place on February 23rd in Eamonn Deacy Park and a strong line-up of friendlies have been organised.

“The players are back in on the 10th of January, doing a half-week to start off, where we’ll hold team meetings and conduct fitness tests to lay the foundations for the season,” concluded Keegan.  “We’ll be ready to hit the ground running from the following Monday and will be kicking-off our pre-season matches immediately at the end of that week.”

“We’re looking at playing Limerick, Sligo Rovers, St Patrick’s Athletic, Bohemians and Shelbourne over the following five or so weeks that lead up to the start of the season along with possibly one other game.”

2018 GALWAY UNITED SQUAD (12): Eoin McCormack, Ryan Connolly, Marc Ludden, Conor Barry, Aaron Conway, Maurice Nugent, Gary Kinneen, Gary Shanahan, Alex Byrne, Conor Melody, Stephen Walsh, Adam Rooney.

6,563: The trolley crisis is shocking and unacceptable.

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YESTERDAY’S report from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation revealed almost 100,000 people were waiting on hospital trolleys across the country last year, with over six and a half thousand of those in University Hospital Galway.

The figures show a shocking 96% increase between 2007 and 2017, and a 6% year-on-year increase from 2015.

UHG was third only to University Hospital Limerick and Cork University Hospital in the grim trolley league table, with the Limerick hospital clocking nearly 9,000 patients waiting on hospital trolleys over the course of last year.

Opposition parties were quick to point out the obvious, with words such as ‘unacceptable’ (which have almost lost their meaning) being thrown around once again, left, right and centre.

In the right and centre, Billy Kelleher TD commented on the 656 people waiting for a bed in hospitals yesterday, the highest number since records began.

“The figures released today are truly extraordinary and paint a very vivid picture of just how dire the overcrowding crisis in our hospitals has become. Despite assurances from Minister Simon Harris that this year’s winter initiative would be able to deal with the expected increase in pressure on our health system, the reality is that the plan is failing miserably”, he said.

Meanwhile, Sinn Féin’s Padraig Mac Lochlainn focused on the drastic increase at Letterkenny University Hospital.

“These numbers are truly shocking and they are the result of the intentional Government policy of cuts and recruitment embargoes over the years,” he said. “They expose the abject failure of the Government to deal with this crisis and a damning indictment of the ‘confidence and supply’ deal between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.”

The crisis has worsened; but during the old age of the Celtic Tiger, the figures were still high. From 2006 through 2010, under Fianna Fail-led governments, the number of people waiting on trolleys stood at  55,720, 50,402, 59435, 63,713 and 75,859.

So, what is the solution to this nonsense which continues year after year? The country had people hanging off trolleys in the good times, so what chance do we have now.

Well, Simon says we have a plan. So we have a plan.

Hopefully.

Action required

Phil Ni Sheaghdha, the newly appointed General Secretary of the INMO, said that immediate action is required.

“Our figures show that on December 28 and 29, 11 of the 29 hospitals used their full capacity protocol and placed additional patients on wards. Under HSE policy, the Joint Chairs of the Task Force must be notified in advance of use of Full Capacity Protocol.

“I can confirm that no notification was provided, by any hospital, to me and that is proof enough to demonstrate an abandonment of the system for dealing with overcrowding.

 

“Immediate and dramatic action is now required if further misery and yet again, record-breaking overcrowding levels, are to be avoided as the New Year dawns,” said the INMO General Secretary.

But of course it is not a case of merely pumping money into the healthcare system. Investment must go hand-in-hand with a small bit of lateral thinking, which often seems to be completely absent.

Figures recently obtained by Billy Kelleher TD from the HSE revealed that there were 15,830 unnecessary delayed discharges every month, which is 58 per day.

Taking this figure into consideration, the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Health argued that progress is possible if the will and resourcing is put in place.

What progress will be made this year remains to be seen. But at the end of the day – and the start of the year – at least we can all agree on one thing, and thank all of those who are on the inside, often under immense pressure.

Cold Waters for COPE Galway Charity Swimmers

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                  Making a splash for COPE at Christmas.

Christmas Day is defined by many things- perpetual hope, love and overeating to name but a few- but for the last 28 years in County Galway, there has also been the COPE swim.

COPE is a charity based in Galway, employing over 100 people, from childcare workers to administrative support staff. They also receive support from more than 150 part time volunteers. COPE Galway’s mission is to improve life for three vulnerable groups of people; the homeless, senior citizens and those affected by domestic abuse. Every year, they hold a Christmas Swim in an effort to raise money for their cause.

Despite a yellow weather warning, this year’s swim was a huge success. Crowds congregated at the pier in Salthill in the icy temperatures of Christmas morning, including esteemed Connacht rugby captain, John Muldoon. He was among the hundreds of people that took the plunge into the frigid waters in the name of COPE Galway.

Some of the huge crowds of people to turn out for the event.

The charity was first established in the 1970’s, although it has gone under several name changes. Put in place by the Galway Diocese, originally the organisation operated under the name Galway Social Service Council. Once it became a limited company in 1996, this changed to Galway Social Sevrices Limited. They re-branded as COPE in 2000, and eventually in 2008 became the COPE Galway we know today, to clarify that the services all all provided in the county of Galway.

Another of COPE Galway’s many successes

 

 

 

COPE Galway hold plenty of fundraising events throughout the year, but another recent success of theirs has been the Shop Street Sleep Out. On Friday December 1st, local business and community leaders braved the cold of the the streets. With individual targets of 3000 euro, they were up for a tough twelve hours, but they succeeded in their goals.

The meaningful logo of COPE Galway.

Between Sleep Outs and Swims, COPE Galway has provided endless support to the less fortunate in our county this year, and will continue to do so in 2018. Their logo (below) is an indicator of how they work. The figure in white is represents a person in need, and around it we see colorful hearts, the hearts of the community within Galway. This logo encapsulates just how invaluable the volunteers and workers of COPE Galway really is, and how their aid really brings color into the lives of those in need of it.

City Council closes Salthill car parks after flood warnings

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Galway Daily news Funding awarded for flood mitigation works in Monivea

Galway City Council crews are on standby this afternoon after Met Éireann issued an Orange Weather Warning for this evening.

The council say Storm Eleanor may bring high tide this evening and early tomorrow morning may result in overtopping at Salthill.

As such it has closed Toff Park and Salthill Promenade Car Parks.

Southwest to west winds of mean speeds 65 to 80 km/h, gusting to 110 to 130 km/h are expected, with a risk of flooding and very high seas along Atlantic coasts.

Due to the wind direction, no serious flooding is expected, however the public should remain vigilant. Galway City Council’s crews will be on standby throughout the day and the weather situation will be monitored.

Match Reports: LEINSTER 21-18 CONNACHT

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It was disappointment for Connacht in the RDS Arena today (January 1st) as their three-match unbeaten run came to an end when they fell just short to Leinster in the Guinness PRO14 Championship.

Finlay Bealham and Matt Healy got tries in both halves but Kieran Keane’s men couldn’t get the winning or equalising score in the closing stages after 28 phases of play just saw them miss out on a first away win against their eastern rivals since 2002.

A Jack Carty penalty in the opening minute gave Connacht the lead but two Johnny Sexton kicks overturned the deficit before Max Deegan got in for a Leinster try on 28 minutes giving the home team an 11-3 advantage.

However, Connacht were in front at half-time.  Carty got his second penalty after a high tackle.  And after a Bundee Aki break created an attack, Bealham got over before Carty’s conversion made it 13-11 at half-time.

Leinster were back ahead after the restart thanks to a Sexton kick from 47 yards with the wind.  But there was distance between them when Ian Nagle got a try on the hour mark with Sexton making it 21-13.

Healy continued his good form dancing his way to Connacht’s second try but they couldn’t make their pressure count to get something substantial from this game and had to make do with one bonus point.

SCORERS

Connacht – Jack Carty (8 –two penalties, one conversion), Finlay Bealham (5 – one try), Matt Healy (5 – one try)

Leinster – Johnny Sexton (11 – three penalites, one conversion), Max Deegan (5 – one try), Ian Nagle (5 – one try)

 

Jimmy Booker from PRO14 rugby wrote – “Matt Healy’s fine individual score gave the visitors hope in the last ten minutes in a fiercely-contested all-Irish GUINNESS PRO14 encounter.”

Kevin Taylor from the Irish Sun said – “The visitors put on a battling performance but were just edged out by Leo Cullen’s men.”

Sean Farrell from the42.ie headline stated – “Leinster withstand late Connacht onslaught to sneak New Year’s inter-pro honours.”

Michael Scully from the Irish Mirror said – “The westerners have never won at the Ballsbridge venue and it took a huge effort from the home side to deny them again.”

And finally, Declan Whooley from rte.ie wrote – “Connacht led 13-11 at half-time and enjoyed a 27-phase attack in eight gripping minutes of added time, but couldn’t get the crucial score to come away with at least a draw.”

Connacht remain in fifth place of Conference A level on 24 points with Cardiff Blues.  See the latest championship tables HERE

LIVE! RESULT! LEINSTER 21-18 CONNACHT (Monday, 3.15pm RDS Arena)

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Disappointment for Connacht as they come up just short against Leinster.  They’ll stay fifth place in Conference A of the Guinness PRO14 before their next ‘derby’ outing in Thomand Park against Munster on Saturday.

We’ll  have a selection of match reports from today’s game available shortly.  And to see the up-to-date table, just click HERE.

Thank you for joining our coverage and we hope you join us again from 6pm on Wednesday night (3rd January) as Galway’s senior footballers begin their 2018 season with the opening game of the Connacht FBD League against Sligo.

 

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RESULT! LEINSTER 21-18 CONNACHT

Despite 28 phases of play in the closing moments and getting within three metres of the opposing line, Connacht can’t get the match saving score as Leinster’s defence hold out.  Disappointing after a gallant effort!

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TRY! CONNACHT! MATT HEALY! (21-18)

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JOHNNY SEXTON CONVERTS! (21-13)

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TRY! LEINSTER! IAN NAGLE! (19-13)

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PENALTY! CONNACHT! JACK CARTHY SCORES! (11-6)

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(LAST SIX MEETINGS)

Friday, December 19, 2014 – Leinster 21 Connacht 11, the RDS
Friday, January 1, 2016 – Leinster 13 Connacht 0, the RDS
Saturday, March 26, 2016 – Connacht 7 Leinster 6, the Sportsground
Saturday, May 28, 2016 – Final – Connacht 20 Leinster 10, BT Murrayfield
Saturday, October 29, 2016 – Leinster 24 Connacht 13, the RDS
Saturday, April 15, 2017 – Connacht 24 Leinster 37, the Sportsground

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Leinster won both of their matches against Connacht last season, while the westerners have won just three times against Leinster in Dublin since they first met in 1932: in 1955 and 1985 at Lansdowne Road and in 2002 at Donnybrook

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Connacht have won only twice away from home against a fellow Irish province in the history of the Championship: in Leinster in 2002 and in Munster in 2015

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Connacht have lost their last six away games in the Championship since they beat Edinburgh at Myreside, 22-19, in April

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Connacht have won their last three matches in all competitions since their defeat at Zebre in round 10 of the PRO14

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The Leinster men have not lost a regular season PRO14 match at the RDS since the Dragons beat them there in February 2015

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Leinster have won their last five matches in all competitions since they were beaten by Glasgow Warriors at Scotstoun Stadium in round 8 of the GUINNESS PRO14

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Welcome to our Match Tracker on New Year’s Day as Connacht go in search of a first competitive win in Dublin since 2002.  Leinster have been beaten only twice this season but Kieran Keane’s men will look to add to their stunning victory over Ulster on December 23rd and get a fourth consecutive victory.

LIAM MELLOWS TO TAKE ON TIPPERARY

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(Photo – Galway GAA)

Galway senior hurling champions Liam Mellows will take on the 2016 All-Ireland champions Tipperary in a pre-season challenge ahead of their encounter with Dublin’s Cuala. 

Louis Mulqueen’s team, who beat Gort 3-12 to 1-15 in December’s county final, won their first Tom Callanan Cup in 47 years thanks to goals from Aonghus Callanan, Tadhg Haran and Conor Kavanagh.

(Video – Liam Mellows)

The Tipperary GAA Board announced a number of challenge fixtures for their intercounty senior sides that will see Michael Ryan’s hurlers and Liam Kearns’ footballers kept active before both open their National League campaigns on Sunday, January 28th.

Dublin are the first hurling opponents for the Premier County when Pat Gilroy’s team travel Dr. Morris Park, Thurles next Saturday (6th January, 12pm) but Galway supporters will be keen to see how their top side fare the following week.

Liam Mellows travel to Lorrha seven days later (January 13th, 2pm) for what will be a stiff test against a side many felt would retain the McCarthy Cup before Galway’s dominant National League Final win.

The game takes place just four weeks before they face the reigning All-Ireland club champions with their semi-final against Mattie Kenny’s Cuala scheduled for Saturday, 10th February (2pm Semple Stadium) with the winners meeting Limerick’s Na Piarsaigh or Derry’s Slaughtneil on St. Patrick’s Day.

Liam Mellows are 11/2 outsiders to get the better of the Dublin outfit (who are priced at 1/8) but they have already upset the form book in the domestic campaign and an outing against Tipperary will be the perfect warm up.

The challenge match will come the day after their Victory Awards and Celebration Night which takes place in the Clayton Hotel on January 12th.

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