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September 16, 2023

This Culture Night Galway County Council proudly presents Take a Walk with Crom, an intimate Macnas spectacle that will meander through the medieval streets of Athenry.

Watch the wise and magnificent Crom lurk around Athenry town centre alongside Macnas performers, stilt walkers and drummers who promise to entertain and enthrall.

Crom emerged from the 2014 Macnas production Symphony for the Restless and has wandered the streets of Galway City, Dublin City and Ballina.

‘Raging, roaring, grieving; staggering, rootless out of proportion; loose wild and weary in this world. The giant, Crom is tormented by his own illusion and delusions. He is intoxicated with rage, he is disorientated, restless, and lawless…’

Macnas is an award-winning internationally acclaimed performance company from Galway. Productions are immersive and spectacular, and its repertoire includes parades, theatre shows, installations, film and performance art.

Macnas makes transformative immersive work, collaborating with artists, audiences and communities, nationally and internationally.

In 2020 Macnas relocated their sculpture workshop to 5km outside of Athenry and have been working with local schools and getting to know the area.

Macnas artist Lisa Sweeney worked with 6th class students at Scoil Croí Naofa to create nests and feathers that were part of Con Mór, The Giant in 2023.

In the past, Macnas performed many times during the Athenry Medieval Festival. Now, for the first time since the mid-90’s, Macnas will take to the streets of Athenry to delight audiences of all ages.

“We are delighted to work with Macnas in an outdoor setting and as its home to the Macnas workshop, Athenry presents as a perfect venue”, says Sharon O’Grady, Galway County Arts Officer.

Before Take a Walk with Crom, come to Athenry to enjoy other Culture Night events at Skylark, Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre and walk around the town to experience ‘one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Ireland’.

Stay afterwards to witness a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Londis Athenry in the park.

Galway County Council Arts Office in partnership with Macnas and Athenry Arts & Heritage Centre present Take a Walk with Crom, a Culture Night Late event.

Croí named as official charity partner for Connacht Rugby

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Connacht Rugby have announced that Galway’s Croí have been chosen as their official charity partner for the 2023/24 season.

The heart and stroke charity will work with Connacht Rugby to promote healthy and active lifestyles, and highlight the services available here and nationwide.

The announcement came during World Heart Month with a number of events planned over the coming weeks.

Mark O’Donnell, Croí’s Head of Foundation & Chief Operations Officer said, “We’re absolutely delighted to be the Official Charity Partner for Connacht Rugby for the upcoming season.”

“Croí and Connacht Rugby have a lot of shared purpose and values, and while elements of our work now have a national focus, our home is Connacht and the footprint of our many regional activities very much aligns with the province.”

“There’s been great commitment, energy and enthusiasm from both teams in forming the partnership and we are really looking forward to a great year ahead with many exciting initiatives planned.”

Croí’s activities for World Heart Month culminate in Heartfest, a free community event In Croí House, on Thursday, September 28, which Connacht Rugby will be supporting.

Preparations are also well underway for the annual Croí Night Run, which takes place in Salthill on Friday, October 13, with registration now open at www.croi.ie/nightrun.

Established in 1985, Croí is a registered Irish Heart and Stroke Charity. Croí’s aim is to lead the fight against heart disease and stroke, with a particular focus on serving and supporting communities across the West of Ireland.

Croí is based in the Croí Heart & Stroke Centre, Galway, which was opened in 2012 and is a leading centre for heart disease and stroke prevention, research, education, patient support and rehabilitation.

Croí’s work is underpinned by three main pillars, namely: Croí in the Community, Specialist Health Programmes and Advocacy.

hilip Patterson, Head of Commercial & Marketing at Connacht Rugby said, “Joining forces with Croí is the perfect charity collaboration for us.”

“When they told us about their mission to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle for men and women of all ages in the West of Ireland, we knew of the value that Connacht Rugby as an organisation could add to their goals.”

“We support thousands of rugby players in the five counties of Connacht and, similar to Croí, it’s our mission to promote an active lifestyle by getting as many people as active as possible through rugby.”

“We look forward to working with Croí in the year ahead to achieve both those goals. We’d also encourage everyone to get involved with the numerous activities Croí have planned in the weeks and months ahead, and to check both the Connacht Rugby and Croí websites for more information.”

For full details about the partnership and upcoming events, head to www.connachtrugby.ie/croi and www.croi.ie.

An Púcán Unveils One of the Largest TV Screens in Ireland

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September 16, 2023

An Púcán recently unveiled their new big screen, taking centre stage in their Heineken Beer Garden, sure to draw the crowds on match day.

When you think of places to watch the big game in Galway City, An Púcán automatically springs to mind.

Now, with the addition of a new large screen, there’s another big reason to make it your first stop for all-things live televised sport.

Described as one of the largest TV screens in the country, it has already drawn plenty of crowds for some amazing big games since it was installed.

The Premier League, FIFA Women’s World Cup, autumn rugby internationals, GAA All-Ireland finals, and more have already been shown on the giant screen – and each one has been matched by a fantastic atmosphere in the festival vibe of An Púcán’s Heineken Beer Garden.

With lots of thrilling sport still to come this year, there are sure to be many more huge contests shown on the big screen.

The UEFA Champions League group stage and the Rugby World Cup are just two of the milestone sporting events that are sure to draw crowds in An Púcán, and there promises to be a phenomenal atmosphere for all the games.

“Everyone knows that An Púcán is a fantastic place to watch the match. If you want to cheer on your team, you can grab a pint and a burger here while you enjoy the big game experience,” said Conor Moloney, An Púcán’s General Manager, who recently won Bar Manager of the Year at the Bar of the Year Awards.

“This is one of the largest TV screens in the country, and we’re so excited to have it here in An Púcán.”

“We know how much our customers and visitors love live sport, and this massive screen will elevate their enjoyment to a whole new level. You might even say we’ve upped our game for the big games,” Conor added.

The big TV screen will provide a fantastic viewing experience for those unable to nab tickets to these kinds of events, and it will almost feel like they’re at the match. So, why not stop by An Púcán – the home of live sport in Galway – and check it out for yourself?

Ros na Rún – Berni is in danger and she’s not the only one

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September 16, 2023

Berni is in hot water with Briain on the warpath, Malachaí is getting suspicious about the fire, and Conall has a decision to make in Ros na Rún.

Berni is in hot water. Briain is holding her in her apartment against her will, and nobody knows. Just what does he want and will she manage to survive it?

Briain is desperate to get ahold of Leonora. Will he be stopped in time as suspicions grow about Berni’s whereabouts?

Greg remains tightlipped about his part in the fire at the Daly home, but Malachaí is starting to put two and two together.

Lorna is here to come to an agreement with Conall, forcing him to make a decision. Will he come clean with her, or keep her in the dark?

Niall agrees to apply for the job as manager in the Radio, pleasing Annette with the chance to swipe the job out from under Caitríona’s feet.

Mack accidentally tells someone that he’s the person the DPP wants to charge for Sonia’s incident. What type of reaction to the news should he expect?

Catch up on all the latest drama in Ros na Rún in a double feature omnibus on TG4 this Sunday at 7:30pm.

One lucky student to win holiday to Mexico in Boojum Freshers prize!

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September 16, 2023

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One lucky student will win a holiday of a lifetime to Mexico for two and free meals for a year in Boojum’s 2023 Freshers campaign.

The Mexican food chain says the all expenses paid trip to Mexico is a way for them to give back to its loyal customers and reward them with an unforgettable prize.

In addition, all students across Ireland will be in with a chance of winning €50 or £50 worth of Boojum credit in daily giveaways via the brand’s app.

Speaking at the launch of the campaign, David Maxwell, Boojum’s Managing Director, said that students ‘are the backbone of Boojum’ and that they always strive to show them how much their loyalty means.

“After the success of last year’s ‘Fund Your Studies’ campaign, we knew we needed to do something even bigger and better this year, and that is exactly what Boojum has done,” he said.

“After a challenging few years with the pandemic and the cost-of-living crisis, a holiday anywhere at the moment may be completely out of the question for some students. By entering our competition, one lucky student, and a mate, will win the opportunity to go on their dream trip to Mexico.

“Whether they want to live it up in a luxury five-star resort in Cancun, or kick back in a beach shack in Tulum, we’ll be on hand to help them create the ultimate holiday.

“Not only that but the lucky winners will also bag themselves free Boojum for an entire year. With the Mexico trip and the free burritos for 12 months, that’ll be a year for the books!”

Paul McCullagh, Head of Marketing at Boojum, added: “Freshers is a date in the diary that we never miss; in fact, we plan for months in advance!

“As well as returning students, many new faces will flock to our stores to get their hands on their first Boojum burrito and never look back. This year we wanted to do something different with our Freshers campaign, and after speaking with many students it became apparent that travel was still a top priority.

“We knew we wanted to do something on a global scale with the ultimate trip to Mexico up for grabs, completely on us.

“The winning students can ignore the rainy Irish weather and plan a once in a lifetime trip to Mexico. They’ll be swapping their student accommodation for an all expenses paid vacation and studying abroad Boojum style!”

To find out more and enter the free-to-enter giveaway, please visit boojummex.com/wouldyourather

Road reopens following two car crash in Oranmore

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September 15, 2023

The N67 has reopened at Oranmore this evening following a traffic collision earlier today.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene two-car crash on the N67 earlier this afternoon.

The crash occurred at approximately 2pm on Friday, with traffic being diverted through the village while the road was closed.

The scene was preserved for technical examination and the road has since reopened.

Two people received treatment for injuries, which Gardaí say are believed to be non-life-threatening.

Record number of Lamborghinis coming to Galway for Cannonball 2023

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_DSC2400 — Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, is set to roll on September 15th-17th with proceeds to The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. This year organisers confirm that Lamborghini will play a starring role with the largest ever number of Lambourghinis in Ireland at one time. Photo: Kasia Farat

A record number of Lamborghinis will be roaring into Galway this weekend for the Cannonball supercar extravaganza.

Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, is rolling across the country from Friday to Sunday, stopping in Salthill tomorrow around 1pm to strut its stuff.

Spectators at Cannonball will get to see stunning new and current models such as the Lamborghini Huracan with models STO, EVO, Performante, Fluo Capsule as well as Lamborghini Urus and Urus model S.

For those with an appreciation of the past, there will also be legacy models including the Lamborghini Aventador with models S, SVJ and SV as well as Lamborghini Diablo with model GTC and Lamborghini Murciélago and Lamborghini Gallardo.

Cannonball founder Alan Bannon pictured with Derek Nolan from Circle K Ireland. Picture Andres Poveda

Cannonball, fuelled by milesPLUS from Circle K, is the largest organised road trip in Europe featuring the finest cars on the planet from the awe-inspiring power of Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren to the grace and elegance of Porsche, Aston Martin, and Maserati.

Cannonball has already raised €1,538,602 for Irish Charities and brings a unique and inimitable electric atmosphere to host towns all over the country making it a widely-anticipated free family event for spectators.

This year the official charity of Cannonball is The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation – an Irish children’s charity that funds and delivers in-home nursing care, respite support and end-of-life care for children who have highly complex and life-limiting medical conditions.

There are families in communities across the country being cared for right now by the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation, including 21 families in Galway.

In fact, a total of 199 families in Galway have been supported by Jack and Jill in Dublin since the charity’s foundation in 1997.

Cannonball offers spectators a unique opportunity to witness the world’s most prestigious and sought-after supercars up close and enjoy the unique festival atmosphere that it’s known for.

The Brazilian Dancers, giant screens, music and fanfare brings all the glamour of carnival and live DJs, bands and festivals in host towns around the country get the party started.

The Cannonballers and celebrities in colourful costumes add to the melee. From Spiderman to Star Wars, Cat Woman to Wonder Woman, cheerleaders to Charlie’s Angels, Batman, the Joker and more, it is a totally unique free family day out.

This year, organisers are also calling on spectators to dress up in fancy dress with prizes for best dressed.

From Hurling to Horse Racing: Betpack’s Guide to Betting on Ireland’s Beloved Sports

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September 15, 2023

If you’re on the hunt for the best betting sites in Ireland, you’re in luck! Betpack’s team has done the hard work for you, scouring the web to bring you a list of the top online bookmakers that cater to Irish players. They’ve made sure to include a variety of options to suit different tastes and preferences, so whether you’re a fan of sports betting, online casino games, or both, they’ve got you covered. And with that, they give betting tips on Ireland’s beloved sports.

At the top betting sites in Ireland, you’ll find a wide range of games to place your bets on, including popular sports like football, horse racing, and hurling, as well as international favorites like the NBA and MMA. So why wait? Take a look at the list of the best betting sites in Ireland and start betting today. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just looking to try your luck, we’re confident that you’ll find a site that suits your needs and provides a top-notch betting experience. And we will tell you what to consider in the process of betting, if you are interested in this topic, keep reading.

Understand the Sports

Understanding sports requires familiarity with their fundamental concepts, players, and rules. Study the rules, contests, and background of the sports you are interested in. You may place better bets by researching teams’ and players’ past results, recent trends, match histories, and injury reports. You can find these different sports on betting sites in ireland.

Choose a Reputable Betting Platform

A trustworthy and authorized online betting site should provide a variety of betting alternatives for Irish sports. Verify that the gambling platform offers choices for responsible gaming and secure transactions. By reading user evaluations and examining the platform’s license, you may make an informed decision. Additionally crucial are the platform’s user-friendly interface and quick payment processing.

Learn the Betting Markets

Knowing the various betting markets requires being aware of the various wagers that are offered for each sport. Recognized popular bet kinds include handicap, over/under, and match winner. Understanding the odds will help you assess your chances of winning. You can place more intelligent bets if you understand how various sorts of wagers operate.

Analyze Statistics

You can place better bets by examining team/player performance, recent outcomes, match history, and statistics. When anticipating future outcomes and choosing your bets, statistics are crucial. Making sound analyses using current data will allow you to generate predictions that are better informed.

Set a Budget and Stick to It

Planning how much you can spend is part of creating a budget for gambling/betting. It’s crucial to stay under your allocated spending limit. To gamble responsibly, you can lessen the risks by splitting your budget into manageable chunks and avoiding placing all of your money on a single wager. You may enjoy responsible gambling/betting.

Research Pre-Match and In-Play Betting

Understanding the wagers placed prior to and during the game is necessary while researching pre-match and live betting alternatives. In pre-match betting, team form, statistics, and analysis are significant. Live betting puts the capacity to place wagers depending on current events front and center. You can place more calculated bets if you understand both strategies.

Follow Expert Analysis

Learning more about athletic events is necessary to follow trustworthy professional commentary. Your betting decisions may be influenced by the forecasts and perspectives of reliable sports specialists. You can choose your bets more wisely if you consider professional perspectives.

Enjoy the Experience

Aim to have fun when betting. It’s crucial to appreciate successes, take lessons from failures, and acknowledge that not all wagers will result in a victory. It’s critical to have pleasure while engaging in sports and betting, to act responsibly while increasing the enjoyment. We hope you liked this guide that was designed by Revpanda.

Conclusion

That’s our guide on how to bet on your favorite sports in Australia in a nutshell. All that matters is that you play responsibly and enjoy it. Whenever betting gets you down and depresses you, stop at that point. Have a good game!

Bulky Goods waste collection events in two Galway towns next week

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September 15, 2023

Galway Daily news Bulky Goods collection events in two Galway towns next week

Galway County Council is holding bulk goods waste collection events in two Galway towns next week.

The bulky goods collections will be held at Loughrea Mart on Wednesday, September 20 and Gort Mart on Saturday, September 23.

Each event will run from 9am to 1pm, and must be booked in advance via the Barna Recycling website.

For €5, people can recycle three-piece suites, wardrobes, bedside lockers, mattresses, bed frames, dining tables and chairs.

Items which will not be accepted include construction and demolition waste, hazardous waste, bags of household waste, toys, trampolines, ceramic and textiles.

Pre-booking in advance is essential to avail of the €5 gate fee, otherwise you will be required to pay the gate fee and a weighbridge fee.

The service is for county householders only, and commercial operators will be turned away.

Get behind the scenes of TG4’s Ros na Rún’s TV Set for Culture Night 2023

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September 15, 2023

Get behind the scenes of TG4’s Ros na Rún’s TV Set for Culture Night 2023

A first for TG4’s popular drama series Ros na Rún, as it opens its TV set for visitors this Culture Night.

Fans of the long running drama can come to Spiddal to see the large custom built sets, and get an insight into what it takes to make the show, from 4:30pm – 6:30pm on Friday, September 22.

Ros na Rún and Culture Night fans are invited to book their place for an exclusive behind the scenes tour and Q & A session with the popular Irish language TV drama series.

The occasion promises an exciting glimpse of what’s involved in the making of a TV drama series inclusive of viewing the individual sets, production spaces, green room and learning all about what’s involved from scripting, writing and acting and of course production values which brings the drama to our TV screens.

Ros na Rún, meaning the valley or village of secrets, will share many of its production secrets with visitors, giving fans a sneak peak of what it’s like to be in Tigh Thaidhg, Berni’s Cúl Chaint Café and Gaudi’s where Bobbi Lee works. There will also be a visit to Máire’s B&B, Berni’s Apartment and Siopa XL Ros na Rún.

Learning how a TV Drama series is created, written, filmed, edited and produced will be at the core of the experience.

This will form part of a live Q&A session with members of the production team who’ll take to the high stools of Tigh Thaidhg to share their production secrets which they hope will inspire future actors, writers, crew, TV Directors and Producers.

Marion Ní Loingsigh, series producer, says “We’re very excited at Ros na Rún to be part of the prestigious Culture Night Programme and it’s our first time to participate and open our TV set to Culture Night Fans.”

“The Irish language is at the soul of Ros na Rún as is acting and creative writing all of which embellish the culture of rural Gaeltacht life.”

“Sharing our behind the scenes tour of this very unique TV set which combines two working studios is exciting for us. We’ve come along way and want to share our high quality production values with our loyal fans and Culture Night enthusiasts.”

Ros na Rún now in its 28^th season is Ireland’s only rural based TV drama series. The TG4 Irish language drama is the only working and purpose built television set on Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way.

It is also the biggest artistic production outside of Dublin employing close on 180 people during its production season.

Pre-booking by emailing leiriuchain@rosnarun.com is essential to ensure a spot for fans to get a look at where the magic happens.

Further arrests made in connection with car park brawl

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September 15, 2023

galway daily news Further arrests made in connection with car park brawl

Gardaí have made three more arrests in the investigation into the violent altercation on the Headford Road last weekend.

Three men, one in his 40s one in his 30s and a third in his 20s, were arrested in the course of an operation in the Galway area on Friday morning.

They are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the Western region.

This brings to fifteen (15) the total number of individuals arrested to date in connection with this investigation.

The violent brawl took place in the car park outside the shopping centre on the Headford Road on Sunday evening.

Four people were injured enough that they required hospitalisation. Two of those were injured after being run over by a car.

Gardaí in Galway continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

They are particularly appealing to those who were in the College Road and Headford Road areas in Galway between 5.45pm and 6.45pm on Sunday evening and observed any violent behaviour, to contact them.

Additionally, individuals with camera footage, including dash cam recordings, from the area are urged to provide this material to the Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Galway Garda Station at 091 538 000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station

Renewed appeal for info on Westport assault which left man fatally injured

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September 15, 2023

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Gardaí investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man following an incident in Westport, County Mayo, on 9 September are renewing their appeal for information.

At approximately 1.20am, on Saturday 9 September Peter Mc Dermott (60s) sustained serious injuries during an altercation on High Street, Westport.

He was taken to Mayo University Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

As part of the ongoing investigation a man in his 20s was arrested and later released without charge. A file is currently being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.

The investigation is ongoing and Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for assistance.

In particular, Gardaí wish to hear from pedestrians or road users who were in the vicinity of High Street in Westport between 1.00am and 2.00am on Saturday, 9th September 2023.

Those with camera footage, including dash cam recordings, captured in this timeframe and location, are asked to make available to investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Westport Garda Station at 098 50230, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.

Garda appeal for missing 14-year-old from Offaly

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September 15, 2023

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Gardaí are asking for the public’s help in tracing the whereabouts of 14-year-old Kayden Blackhall who has been missing from Tullamore, Co. Offaly since 5pm on Wednesday 13 September.

Kayden is described as approximately 5’5″ in height with a stocky build, brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing dark clothing.

He is known to frequent the Limerick City Centre area.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Henry Street Garda station, Limerick on 061 212 400, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Do Not Consumer Water Notice issued for Inishbofin

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September 15, 2023

Uisce Éireann has issued a Do Not Consume Notice for all consumers on the Inishbofin Public Water Supply Scheme due to elevated levels of manganese.

The notice applies to approximately 156 customers supplied by the Inishbofin Public Water Supply Scheme.

Uisce Éireann, working with Galway County Council, says that it is especially important that mains drinking water is not given to bottle-fed infants.

People are also reminded that this is not a Boil Water Notice, as boiling the water will not reduce manganese levels and is therefore not a suitable measure to make the water safe to consume.

Alternative water supplies in the form of bulk tankers are currently being arranged and will be located at the Old Pier.

The alternative water supplies will be replenished on a daily basis. Customers are reminded to use their own containers when taking water from the tanker and to boil water before consumption as a precautionary measure.

Uisce Éireann drinking water compliance and operational experts are working with colleagues in Galway County Council to resolve this situation as soon as possible.

Eoin Hughes of Uisce Éireann said: “Uisce Éireann is aware of the impact a Do Not Consume Notice is having on the local community and would like to reassure impacted customers that we are working hard to lift the notice as quickly and as safely as possible. We would ask customers who have concerns to contact our customer care team on 1800 278 278.”

Aki and Hansen named to starting XV for Ireland v Tonga

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Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen have both been named for the starting XV for Ireland’s second world cup match against Tonga on Saturday.

Aki returns to the centre after an eye-catching performance against Romania last weekend which saw him deliver incredible energy.

Mack Hansen came on as a replacement last week, but now he’s in the startling lineup on the right wing, one of two changes made to the backline.

Conor Murray has also been named in the starting XV, while Ronan Kelleher and Josh van der Flier come into the pack.

Hansen is selected in the back three alongside Hugo Keenan and James Lowe, with Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose continuing their midfield partnership. Murray comes into the scrum-half position to partner captain Johnny Sexton in the half-backs.

Up front, Kelleher starts alongside Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong, with Tadhg Beirne shifting to the second row to pack down alongside James Ryan. Last weekend’s Player of the Match, Peter O’Mahony, is named at blindside, with van der Flier at openside and Caelan Doris at number eight.

There are a number of players on the replacements bench in line for their Rugby World Cup debuts, as David Kilcoyne and Finlay Bealham join Rob Herring as the front row reinforcements, while Iain Henderson and Ryan Baird cover second row and back row respectively. Craig Casey, Ross Byrne and Robbie Henshaw complete the Match Day 23.

As Team B for the fixture, Ireland will wear their Canterbury alternate kit for Saturday’s match as part of World Rugby’s colour blindness protocols.

All the action is live on RTÉ2 in Republic of Ireland and ITV in the United Kingdom.

Ireland Team & Replacements (V Tonga, Rugby World Cup Pool B, Nantes, Saturday, Sept 16)
15. Hugo Keenan (Leinster/UCD)(32)
14. Mack Hansen (Connacht/Corinthians)(17)
13. Garry Ringrose (Leinster/UCD)(53)
12. Bundee Aki (Connacht/Galwegians)(48)
11. James Lowe (Leinster)(22)
10. Johnny Sexton (Leinster/St Mary’s College)(captain)(114)
9. Conor Murray (Munster/Garryowen)(108)

1. Andrew Porter (Leinster/UCD)(55)
2. Ronan Kelleher (Leinster/Lansdowne)(22)
3. Tadhg Furlong (Leinster/Clontarf)(68)
4. Tadhg Beirne (Munster/Lansdowne)(42)
5. James Ryan (Leinster/UCD)(56)
6. Peter O’Mahony (Munster/Cork Constitution)(97)
7. Josh van der Flier (Leinster/UCD)(53)
8. Caelan Doris (Leinster/St Mary’s College)(32)

Replacements:

16. Rob Herring (Ulster/Ballynahinch)(38)
17. David Kilcoyne (Munster/UL Bohemians)(52)
18. Finlay Bealham (Connacht/Buccaneers)(32)
19. Iain Henderson (Ulster/Academy)(75)
20. Ryan Baird (Leinster/Dublin University)(13)
21. Craig Casey (Munster/Shannon)(12)
22. Ross Byrne (Leinster/UCD)(21)
23. Robbie Henshaw (Leinster/Buccaneers)(65).

Galway born billion Luke Comer banned from horse training for three years

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Galway born billionaire and horse trainer Luke Comer has been suspended from training horses for three years, and ordered to cover substantial costs, after a number of his horses failed drug tests.

The Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board published the ruling against Comer on Thursday over the presence of anabolic steroids found in 12 horses.

He has been handed a three year ban on training horses, which will commence in January, as well as fined €85,000. He was also found liable for costs of approximately €750,000.

The case related to tests carried out in October and November 2021, where multiple horses tested positive for methandienone (MD) and methlylestosterone (MT), both anabolic steroids.

He Knows No Fear was tested on October 16 after a race at Leopardstown, and tested positive from a hair sample.

A total of 12 horses: He Knows No Fear, Old Tom Higgins, Boxing Hero, Grand d’Espagne, Aircraft Carrier, Powerful Don, Wee Jim, Great Moon, Our Man Flint, Questionare, Green Force, and Blyton, were then tested in unannounced inspection at Eagle Lodge, Kilternan on November 10.

The Board did not find any direct evidence of deliberate doping of horses in this case.

Mr Comer categorically denied that he or any of his staff were involved in deliberately doping the horses. He accepted the presence of the drugs, saying that they were small trace amounts.

It was suggested that the presence of the drugs might have been the result of environmental contamination, with hay eaten by the horses contaminated through pig slurry.

The Board said it was not possible to determine how the horses came to test positive, but fined Comer in respect of the positive drug tests, and for the “reputational damage” this will have on horseracing in Ireland.

Luke Comer maintains that he is not guilty of any misconduct.

Luke and his brother Brian Comer are originally from Glenamaddy, and have made a multiple billion euro property empire that extends internationally.

In Galway the brothers became the owners of Galway United Football Club in March of 2022, after having been the club’s lead sponsor since 2013

Three more men charged over car park altercation due before court

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September 14, 2023

The three men arrested this morning in connection with the ongoing investigation into a massive gang fight in Galway City have been charged.

Three men, one in his 40s and two in their 20s, were arrested on Thursday morning in connection with the public order and endangerment incident which occurred last Sunday.

They brought to 12 the number of people who have been arrested in connection with the serious brawl in the car park of Galway Shopping Centre on the Headford Road.

These three men have since been charged and are due to appear before Galway District Court on Thursday afternoon.

A number of weapons and two vehicles were seized by Gardaí after a feud resulted in a massive altercation on Sunday evening.

Two people suffered serious injuries after being struck by a car that was driven at them at great speed.

Two other people charged in connection with this serious crime also appeared before the court this morning after being charged on Wednesday night.

Gardaí in Galway continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

They are particularly appealing to those who were in the College Road and Headford Road areas in Galway between 5.45pm and 6.45pm on Sunday evening and observed any violent behaviour, to contact them.

Additionally, individuals with camera footage, including dash cam recordings, from the area are urged to provide this material to the Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Galway Garda
Station at 091 538 000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Three further arrests in violent brawl investigation

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September 14, 2023

Galway Daily news four arrested over Galway City robbery

Gardaí have arrested another three people in connection with the violent brawl outside Galway Shopping Centre last Sunday.

Three men, one in his 40s and two in their 20s, were arrested this morning during an operation in the Galway area.

They are currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the Western region.

This brings to twelve the total number of individuals arrested to date in connection with this investigation.

Videos were widely shared of the violent incident in the car park of Galway Shopping Centre, during which a car struck two people at speed.

Two people were brought before Galway District Court in connection with this incident this morning, joining multiple others who have already been charged with violent disorder in relation to it.

Gardaí in Galway continue to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

They are particularly appealing to those who were in the College Road and Headford Road areas in Galway between 5:45pm and 6:45pm on Sunday evening and observed any violent behaviour, to contact them.

Additionally, individuals with camera footage, including dash cam recordings, from the area are urged to provide this material to the Gardaí.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Galway Garda Station at 091 538 000, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or any Garda station.

Busy week continues at Portiuncula Hospital as over 30 on trolleys today

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September 14, 2023