Irish Football League: A Complete Guide On The Club Galway United FC

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July 26, 2021

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It’s only appropriate that Galway, a sports-mad county, once more boasts a football franchise in the Premiership of Ireland’s top flight.

Galway United FC is an Irish football organization that was founded in Galway. They usually dabble in the union of the first battalion in Ireland. In 1930 they were dispatched as Golway Rovers F.C. In 1977-1978, they made their underlying League of Ireland debut and changed their name to Galway United in 1981-1982. In 2011 the club dropped out of the League because of monetary situations but returned in 2014 and played as Galway F.C.

The History Of Irish Football

Galway United F.C was initially established as Galway Rovers F.C in Claddagh, which is based in a small neighborhood called Galway. Their website affirms that they established the coalition in 1937. However, one Galway advertiser declared that the institute became beneficial in 1933, where they earned a provincial youngster competition acknowledged as the Celtic Shield.

By the time 1937 came, Rovers began fielding various youth groups as well as the junior sides. Rovers were entitled to fulfill the Connacht Junior Cup in 1958, where they also partook in the Western League. Rovers first achieved a lot of attention when they reached to play in the 1967-1977 League of Ireland Cup.

Their first League of Ireland game, which they contested in, was on 28th August 1977 at Terryland Park against St.Patricks Athletic. Their primary goal was attained by a guy named Eammon Deacy on 2nd October 1977. However, in 1980-1981 they forfeited their penalties to Dundalk.

The 1980s

In 1981-1982 Galway Rovas modified their title to Galway United, and with this inscription, they reaped two cup tryouts in that successive season. They gave rise to their first impression in an FAI Cup ultimate in 1984- 1985 but fell 1-0 to Shamrock Rovers.

United were the first pioneers of the Championship of Ireland Premier Segment in 1985-1986, despite finishing second after Shamrock Rovers in the debut edition of the new division. After defeating Dundalk 2-0 in the Championship of Ireland Trophy in 1985-1986, United won their first award.

The 1990s

This was a tremendous year for the Galways, for they survived to gain their first FIA Cup and qualified for Europe for the third time. With only five minutes to skimp on their captain, Johnny Glynn marked an overdue goal. In the year 1991- 1992, United was promoted to the first division for the prime time.

After winning their first national championship and the League of Ireland first division Trophy the following season, they were promoted to the Premiership Level. They were ranked third in the year 1993-1994.

In 1995-1996, United was suggested for the subsequent time. In 1996-1997 they won the League of Ireland Cup, ousting Cork City 4-2 more than two legs alongside the central region shield, and this was the subsequent time United won the prize.

The 2000s

This was not such a profitable year for Galway United. 10 different administrators led them, and they only managed to escape with a clumsy prize. In 2001-2002 they were summoned back to the sport in the League of Ireland First Division, and after this play, they didn’t return till 2007.

Nick Leeson was appointed as Utd’s merchandising executive in April 2005, and he rose through the ranks to become their overall commander in late November 2005, and by 2007, he had become the league’s Chief executive. United was accompanied in the Irish league by two additional Galway teams centered on Mervue United by the end of the century.

The 2010s.

By this year, this team had numerous deficits varying from €35000 and €70000. In 2011 when Nick Lesson retired. The Galway United board of governors took over to handle the economic issue at hand. Galway was defeated in 32 of 36 games in 2011. Due to this, in 2011, they did not compete in the next League of Ireland’s first season.

Concurrently, GUST was tasked with enlisting the Liga of Ireland as an unaffiliated league and funding the Galway United team, which competes in the League of Ireland’s U19 Championship.

The Soccer Federation of Ireland commissioned a proposal in 2012 suggesting that Galway town and municipality be administered by a particular sport or platoon created at Eamonn Deacy Park. GUST was quite reluctant when it came to this, but eventually, he agreed to it.

In 2013 Mervue Joined together, and Salthill Devon was renounced from the alliance of Ireland’s first division to clear a path for a group called Galway F.C. An advanced chamber of lead representatives was set up to destroy Blast, Salthill, Devon, and the GFA.

On 27 October 2017, Galway Joined was elevated to the Group of Ireland First Division after a 4–3 misfortune to Dundalk in their last round of the 2017 Alliance of Ireland Chief Division at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Despite finishing the 2017 season in the tenth spot, a regularly protected position, an allied organization in front of the 2018 season suggested that this was insufficient for the club to hold its position in the first class.

Grounds.

Galway’s United principal’s residence is Eamonn Deacy Park, formerly known as Terryland Park. As Terryland was going through redevelopment in 1993, Galway United played their tournaments in the Galway sports ground and at Crowley Park. Moreover, Galway played another match in Europe. On the other occasion, United qualified for Europe, and they played their home tournaments at their residence ground.

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As time went by the people started playing these matches online either through participating in betting or playing video games. And several players chose these teams because they saw potential in them. Even though Galway has gone through a lot of ups and downs, not giving up is what brought victory to them during the years that passed due to the determination of their players and coaches.

Due to this, all the financial problems they were facing ended as they started winning several tournaments.

Cathoirleach Keaveney launches gum litter campaign

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July 26, 2021

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Galway County Council has officially launched the national 2021 Gum Litter Taskforce, which aims to literally keep chewing gum off the streets.

The National Gum Litter Taskforce is an environmental initiative that was set up to develop and implement an awareness campaign to reduce the amount of chewing gum being disposed of on the street.

Cathoirleach of Galway County Council Peter Keaveney launched the 2021 campaign, which is an extension of the 2018-2020 cycle that has been rolled over due to COVID-19.

Speaking at the launch, Cathaoirleach Keaveney said “We can never underestimate the pride that people have in their local towns and villages.”

“As ever, I am confident that the people throughout Galway will do their county and local community proud by getting behind the Gum Litter Taskforce campaign in an effort to invoke positive change within their local communities.”

Among the initiatives being undertaken in this year’s campaign is a schools education programme aimed at first year secondary school students called ‘Bin It!’.

The GLT is also sponsoring three awards in the TidyTowns competition, and has created a virtual nationwide advertising campaign, backed by local council led events.

Since it was created in 2007, the amount of chewing gum being dropped as a percentage of overall litter has declined by 64%.

Paul Kelly, Chairman of the GLT added “It is great to see the GLT campaign return and continue its success in changing the public’s behaviour towards gum litter.”

“Since 2007, we have seen a significant decline in the amount of gum litter present throughout the streets, villages and towns of Ireland.”

“Alongside the Green Schools, Tidy Towns and Neat Streets programmes, this campaign aims to play a significant role in the overall reduction of litter and contribute to the betterment of the environment.”

“The relaunch of the GLT campaign in its revised format this year, along with our advertising campaign and Bin It! school education programme, can only be successful through continued support from our schools and local communities.”

Research commissioned by the Gum Litter Taskforce and conducted by Kantar Millward Brown during the 2019 campaign highlighted the campaign’s continued positive effect on people’s behaviour towards gum disposal.

In 2019, the results showed that 88% of people said that they always dispose of their gum correctly, which was up from 54% when the campaign first began.

Councillors and community groups hold workshop on sustainable development in the city

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July 26, 2021

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Galway Daily news Councillors and community groups hold workshop on sustainable development in the city

Councillors, City Planners, and local community activists recently took part in a workshop organised by Galway City Community Network on exploring how Sustainable Development Goals can be embedded in city planning.

Part of the focus of the meeting was on showcasing the model NUIG has implemented in embedding the SDGs across the campus.

The meeting also heard how critical it is to provide leadership and the pivotal part the new City Development Plan could play in this.

Councillor Niall McNelis thanked the GCCN for organising this workshop, and praised the sustainable development goals for their potential to build better communities.

“By building each of the 17 goals into our development plan, service plans, economic plans we, as a City, can measure what we can achieve to better our community.”

“The SDGs are about housing, access, quality of life, mental health, education, clean water, inclusiveness, climate action and our community.”

The workshop was hosted by the Sustainable Developments Goals working group established by GCCN last year in collaboration with the city council.

Councillor McNelis emphasised that kind of cooperation when he said that by having City Hall, NUIG, community groups, GMIT, HSE and business groups work together, Galway can become a leader in sustainable development.

“Looking forward to working on being Ireland’s first city to embrace the SDGs in our daily lives and supporting GCCN in delivering these Goals in our future development plans.”

Mayor of Galway City Councillor Collette Connolly summed up the meeting by stressing the urgency of taking action, and how critical it was to secure funding for this.

The Galway City SDG Working Group, established by GCCN in 2020, in collaboration with Galway City Council will continue supporting the work of Galway City Councillors in relation to embedding the SDGs in city planning.

Weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms today

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Briain Kelly

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July 26, 2021

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Galway Daily weather Status Orange thunderstorm warning in effect for Galway

A weather warning has been issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Galway today, with a risk of local flooding.

The status yellow alert issued by Met Eireann for all of Ireland warns that thunderstorms and rain will develop in the west of Ireland today.

As the day progresses, the rain and thunder will move eastwards this evening, where they will continue tonight.

Localised downpours will lead to spot flooding and hazardous driving conditions.

The weather warning for all of Ireland will be in place from midday today until 5am on Tuesday morning.

Galway is also under an environmental warning for today and tomorrow, as Met Eireann has cautioned that weather conditions here are conducive to the spread of potato blight.

After a blistering heatwave last week, temperatures in Galway are forecast to reach highs of 17 to 18 degrees today, slightly lower in coastal areas, with a light to moderate northwesterly wind.

Calls for reversal of Galway – Dublin expressway cancellation

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Briain Kelly

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July 26, 2021

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galway daily news bus éireann open day for female drivers

Bus Eireann and the NTA should reconsider and reverse the recent decision to cancel the expressway bus service between Galway and Dublin.

The Independent TD said that Bus Eireann’s recent decision to cancel the 20 and X20 routes between Galway and Dublin is a contradiction of government policy reduce car use through improved public transport.

Along with connecting Galway City with Dublin and the airport, the expressway also serves Craughwell, Loughrea, Aughrim, and Ballinasloe.

The route has been cancelled with effect from Wednesday, July 28, along with three other routes from Dublin to Belfast, Cork, and Limerick.

“This decision is a further insult to rural people and denies them access to public transport,” Seán Canney said.

“We need answers and I have written to the NTA and Bus Eireann seeking an immediate reversal of the shocking decision”.

Bus Eireann said that the decision to cancel these four routes was made to safeguard the remaining 14 in light of severe losses in the past year.

Sean Canney added that these public transport routes are being cancelled at a time when the government is introducing a carbon tax.

Merlin Woods pathways getting a facelift

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July 25, 2021

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Galway daily news Resurfacing works underway in Merlin Park Woods

Merlin Woods is getting some welcome maintenance that will enhance this popular green area for city residents who love a walk in the woods.

Galway City Council is carrying out pathway resurfacing works in the woodlands, which will be getting underway on Monday.

The resurfacing works in Merlin Woods are expected to take four weeks to complete.

While they are ongoing, there will be some disruption to regular walking, and pedestrians are being asked to follow measure put in place to manage traffic.

Met Eireann issues potato blight warning for Galway

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Briain Kelly

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July 25, 2021

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Galway Daily news blight warning for galway

The west of Ireland is in for a wet and humid start to the week, with a warning that weather conditions conducive to the spread of potato blight expected.

Met Eireann has issued an environmental warning for blight friendly conditions in Donegal, Galway, Mayo, Sligo.

The warning covers Monday and Tuesday, with some opportunities for spraying on Sunday.

Sunday has been the last day of the heatwave Ireland has either been enjoying or cursing for the past week.

Temperatures in Galway today have hit highs of 26 degrees, down from midweek highs where the mercury passed 30 degrees in some places.

A high temperature weather warning from Met Eireann expired on Saturday, and things are expected to cool off somewhat next week, with temps closer to the mid teens.

Monday will be mostly cloudy, with outbreaks of rain spreading from the Atlantic through the morning and afternoon, turning heavy and thundery at times.

Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in a light to moderate northwest breeze.

COVID-19: A further 1,126 cases in Ireland

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July 25, 2021

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Galway Daily news 25 percent drop in COVID cases in Galway hospitals

There have been a further 1,126 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by the Department of Health in Ireland today.

As of today there are 123 people in the country hospitalised with COVID-19.

Of those, 22 patients have been admitted to the ICU in serious condition.

Monday will see the reopening of indoor hospitality, with bars and restaurants allowed to serve food and drink inside once again.

This will, for now at least, require a Digital COVID Certificate or other evidence of full vaccination, or recent recovery from the disease.

Social media users pay premium prices for brand loyalty

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Briain Kelly

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July 25, 2021

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People who make heavy use of social media are willing to pay a premium price for a brand they follow if it helps them show off a particular self-image, even if they don’t trust it.

Research from NUI Galway and the University of Coimbra, Portugal looked into if social media users would stay loyal to a brand that they feel says something about themselves, even if prices go up, and whether they would talk about that brand with their friends.

When consumers follow brands on social media, they sometimes do so to signal something about themselves (the real self), or to create a self-image that might be more of an ideal.

The study found that, as expected, people were willing to pay a premium price for a brand they felt reflects their true self, and talk about it with friends, but only when they trusted it.

However, it also found that when people believe the brand they follow is showing off an idealised self-image, they are less likely to trust it, but would still pay a premium price for it.

Lead author of the study, Dr Elaine Wallace at NUIG, said that they were surprised at these findings. “Why would consumers sometimes pay more for a brand, even when they don’t trust it?”

“We believe that when brands are used to create an image on social media, consumers are willing to pay more for them in the real world, because they allow them to create an image offline too”.

“Yet this relationship might be somewhat superficial because they don’t necessarily trust that brand.”

They data for the study was collected in Portugal on people who follow fashion and sports clothing brands.

The respondents were between 23 and 27 years old. The majority of people in the study were students, and 55% were female. More than half also spent at least three hours a day on social media.

Dr Wallace said that “when people follow a brand that reflects their true selves, they need to first trust that brand, before they will pay more for it. We believe this signals a more authentic relationship between the consumer and the brand.”

Man caused thousands in damages to car dealership

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Briain Kelly

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July 25, 2021

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A man admitted to causing thousands of euros worth of damage at a car dealership in Galway City in a spree of criminal damage.

Michael Reilly (62) appeared before Galway Circuit Court this week, where he entered a plea to four counts of criminal damage.

The plea was accepted on a full facts basis for the remaining counts on the indictment.

Reilly, of Tawin, Maree, Oranmore, pleaded guilty to four counts of criminal damage done to cars at VP Motors on Queen Street, Galway on February 2 of this year.

The total damages from the charges he pleaded to came to €5,978. The total cost from all the criminal damage charges at the car dealership on the indictment came to over €14,600.

The case will next come before the court on December 16 for sentencing.

Galway – Dublin Expressway bus service cancelled

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July 25, 2021

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Galway Daily news Galway - Dublin Expressway bus service cancelled

The Bus Eireann expressway service from Galway to Dublin has been cancelled, and will no longer operate from mid next week.

Bus Eireann has said that as of Wednesday, July 28, the Route 20/X20 Expressway service will no longer operate.

Along with Galway City, Dublin City, and Dublin Airport, this route also serves Craughwell, Loughrea, Aughrim, and Ballinasloe in Galway.

This is one of four expressway routes which have been cancelled following a viability review if the eighteen routes in the service, Bus Eireann has said.

These bus services which have been cancelled ran between Dublin and Belfast, Cork, Galway and Limerick.

Bus Eireann said that this decision was made to protect the other 14 routes following significant losses in 2020, and losses which are expected to continue over the next three years after the pandemic.

Expressway services will continue to operate from Galway to Limerick/Cork, Sligo/Donegal/Derry and to Ballina.

Tánaiste turns the sod on new €1.6 million PorterShed home

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July 25, 2021

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Galway Daily news Tánaiste turns the sod on new €1.6 million PorterShed home

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar was in Galway City on Friday to turn the sod on the €1.6 million expansion and relocation of the PorterShed to Bowling Green.

Work on converting the old warehouse at Bowling Green is expected to be completed by the end of this year, and will deliver room for 130 co-working desk spaces.

The Portershed, located behind Ceannt Station, opened in 2016 and quickly became a hub of start up businesses and tech innovators who needed workspace.

However, the GCID now has to move out of that location due to the large scale redevelopment of land in the area, and the station itself.

The Bowling Green project is one of two that GCID is advancing to expand its operational capacity.

Going hand-in-hand with the Bowling Green warehouse redevelopment is the revamp of the former Connacht Tribune offices neighbouring it, which is then expected to open mid next year.

The combined value of the two projects, which are back by Enterprise Ireland and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, is €4.5 million.

Maurice O’Gorman Chair of Galway City Innovation District said that this project is a “key milestone” in the history of the GCID.

“The creation of high value sustainable jobs in the West of Ireland is fundamental to the growth of the region,” he said, adding, “We very much look forward to opening the Bowling Green site and expanding our footprint in Galway.”

“The PorterShed was never just a building, it has always been about building a community facilitating innovation and creating world class companies in the West of Ireland.”

In the five years since the opening of the PorterShed, it has supported the creation of more than 800 jobs in Galway, and its members have had investments of over €35m.

GCID is expanding its footprint in response to the high demand for city-centre locations for tech start- ups, which has already outgrown the original PorterShed’s footprint.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that this expansion will help enhance the west of Ireland’s reputation as a hub for the tech industry.

“The PorterShed’s expansion with these two new GCID buildings is highly anticipated by the tech community in Galway. Innovation hubs offer much more than desk space. They provide a supportive environment, mentoring, and programmes to start and scale innovative tech businesses.”

“The start-up journey comes with all the usual challenges of starting a business, as well as the uncertainty of launching something totally new.”

“The PorterShed community also gives start-ups access to other founders who have been on this journey and can lend their support.”

“I congratulate GCID and Enterprise Ireland on this achievement and look forward to my return visit when the hub opens its doors.”

Water outages in Mervue area due to burst mains

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July 24, 2021

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Galway Daily news Water outages expected in Loughrea tomorrow

Homes and business in the Mervue area of Galway City may experience water outages into Saturday night due to a burst mains.

Irish Water is carrying out repairs to a burst water mains reported at approximately 10:40am this morning.

These may cause outages or supply disruptions to people in Sáilín, the Dublin Road and surrounding areas of the city.

Repairs are currently scheduled to take place until 9pm tonight.

People affected are advised that it may take 2 – 3 hours after this before their full supply returns.

Updates can be found on Irish Water’s supply and service website page or on twitter @IwCare.

Just three Galway areas with COVID rates above national average

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July 24, 2021

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The seven Local Electoral Areas in Co. Galway outside of the city have 14-day COVID rates below the national average.

The latest data shows Ballinalsoe LEA has the lowest rate in the county with just 96 cases per 100,00 people – or 26 cases in the area in 14 days.

Conamara North has a rate of 169 (29 confirmed cases in two weeks) and Conamara South’s rate now stands at 173 after 36 cases were reported in the area.

Galway City Central has the county’s highest rate at 637, followed by Gawlay City East (429) and Galway City West (335).

Forty-eight cases were reported in Loughrea LEA, taking its incidence to 207 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, and Gort-Kinvara’s rate is now 128 (30 new cases).

The two-week incidence rate in Athenry-Oranmore LEA is now 210 and in Tuam LEA it stands at 163.

When the data was taken during the week, the national incidence rate was 246 cases per 100,000 people.

COVID-19: 1,345 confirmed cases today

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July 24, 2021

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Galway Daily news Galway hospitals see COVID cases double in recent weeks

There have been a further 1,345 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by the Department of Health today.

There are 105 people in Irish hospitals being treated for COVID-19.

Of these 21 patients have been admitted to the intensive care unit in serious condition.

These daily case numbers may change after data is reviewed and validated in the future.

Swim Galway Bay your way for Cancer Care West

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July 24, 2021

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Galway Daily life & style Swim Galway Bay your way for Cancer Care West

Swim Galway Bay your way once again this year for the 16th annual Francis Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West.

Throughout the month of August, this renowned event will once again see people encouraged to get into the water where they can and swim the distance to raise funds for Cancer Care West

Last year the annual swim, which is one of Ireland’s most well known and longest single day swims, had to change format due to COVID-19, and is keeping to it for this year as well.

Where normally 150 odd people would swim 13km across Galway Bay over a single day, 2020 saw people from all over the world, as far away as Australia, swimming in pools, rivers and more close to them.

This unprecedented level of engagement was reflected in the record breaking €185,000 the 2020 Galway Bay Swim raised for Cancer Care West’s essential services.

“August was the highlight of 2020 for so many swimmers, with the focus of swimming the bay their way, wherever they were,” said Dave O’Donnell of Cancer Care West.

He said that there was an incredible community element to people getting the kilometres swum, not matter where they were in the world.

“People swam between 100m and 2km, Whatever their ability, it really brought a sense of achievement and purpose as well as support for Cancer Care West.”

Since the memorial swim began 15 years ago, 740 people have swam the Bay to raise funds for this Galway charity.

Brian Thornton, Director of Cancer Care West said “We would naturally love to be swimming the bay in one day but until we can safely, this month-long event allows everyone to be part of something so positive.”

“There is a coming together through the strokes that gives us all a sense of place and purpose again.”

The Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim will take place throughout August. People are invited to swim 13km, which can be broken up throughout the whole month.

Swimmers are asked to raise €100 each for Cancer Care West this year and will receive a personalised Technical Tee.

To register for the event please log on to www.galwaybayswim.com.

Galway women headed to Olympics rowing finals

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Briain Kelly

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July 24, 2021

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Galway Daily sport Galway women headed to Olympics rowing finals — 24 July 2021; Aifric Keogh, Eimear Lambe, Fiona Murtagh and Emily Hegarty of Ireland in action during the heats of the Women's Four at the Sea Forest Waterway during the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Galway’s Fiona Murtagh and Aifric Keogh are headed to the Olympic rowing finals after finishing second on Day 2 of the Tokyo Olympics.

The Women’s Four in Team Ireland, consisting of Murtagh and Keogh, along with teammates Eimear Lambe and Emily Hegarty, finished with a time of just 6.28.99, securing their place in the A Final

At the halfway point they were less than a second behind the front runners Australia, and with a burst of energy in the end the Irish women had closed that gap to just 0.23 seconds.

Speaking to Team Ireland, Tara Hanlon, reserve for the Women’s Four, said: “It’s unbelievable to see the girls out there, seeing them in training each day, then going out on the water and showing what they’re made of.”

“Coming up against Australia, it just shows their calibre, 0.2 seconds, there was nothing in it at the finish line.”

The Women’s Four A Final of the Tokyo Olympics will take place next Wednesday, July 28 at 1:50pm.

In other Olympics news, Paul O’Donovan and Fintan McCarthy have also progressed to the A/B Semi-Final after dominating the Lightweight Men’s Double Scull, as did the Men’s Double of Philip Doyle and Ronan Byrne after placing third in their repechage.

The Women’s Double of Monika Dukarska and Aileen Crowley will compete in the repechage on Sunday morning after finishing fourth in their heat, as will Aoife Casey and Margaret Cremen in the Women’s Double Scull.

Man pleads guilty to dangerous driving causing death

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July 24, 2021

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Galway Daily courts Man sent to trial charged with pulling knife on Garda

A Galway man pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a passenger in the allegedly stolen car he was driving last August.

Richard McDonagh (33) appeared before Judge Rory McCabe at Galway Circuit Court on Friday.

He entered a plea of guilty to a single count of dangerous driving which caused the death of Margaret Ward on August 23 of last year at Cave, Caherlistrane.

The plea was brought without prejudice to the other charges on the indictment, and directions will be sought from the DPP on those.

McDonagh, who has an address at 19 Sliabh Rua, Ballybane, was been charged with a slew of other offences from the same day.

These include three other counts of dangerous driving, as well as burglary, unauthorised taking of a vehicle, and multiple thefts.

The case will next come before Galway Circuit Court on November 5 for sentencing, and to hear a victim impact statement.

Irish water warns of possible further nightly water restrictions

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Briain Kelly

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July 24, 2021

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Galway Daily news Water outages in Moycullen

Night-time water restrictions are possible across more areas of Galway as pressure remains high on supplies across the county.

Irish Water has already imposed night-time restrictions at Carna, Kilkieran and Roundstone and on Inis Oirr, in response to lower supply levels.

Mid-afternoon restrictions are also in place which could affect homes and businesses in Monivea, Abbeyknockmoy, Kiltullagh, Athenry, Carrabane, Gurteen.

These restrictions are scheduled to take place daily from 2pm until 5pm until July 31, and may result in households experiencing low pressure or water outages during the day.

Irish Water are again appealing to residents, farmers, agricultural contractors, businesses and visitors to conserve water wherever possible to ensure a consistent supply for everyone.

With treatment plants operating at maximum capacity, the utility provider has not ruled out imposing wider ranging water restrictions.

Galway and Ireland as a whole has been experiencing a heatwave with little to no rain for the past week and more, though that broke for a time on Friday, with heavy downpours during a thunderstorm.

Tim O’Connor of Irish Water said “We are asking the public to conserve water where possible and to only use what they need whilst continuing to adhere to public health advice regarding COVID-19.”

“We have seen demand creeping up in recent weeks, spiking over the past few days with all water supplies experiencing significant increases in demand at this time.”

The Mid-Galway Water Supply Scheme has been under particular pressure, with at risk areas identified in Laurencetown and Eyrecourt in Ballinasloe and in Gurteen, Kiltullagh and Carrabane.

He added that Irish Water wants to ensure that it can continue to meet rising demand as restrictions lift, and the hospitality sector reopens.

Simple measures that people can take including stopping the use of power washers at home; using a watering can rather than a hose in the garden; taking showers over baths; and fixing any dripping taps where it is possible to do so.

There is advice and guidance for homes, businesses and farms, including information on how much water you can save with simple measures on Irish Water’s Conservation section.

Galway team named for Connacht final at Croke Park

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July 24, 2021

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Galway Daily sport Planning refused again for Oughterard sports facilities

The Galway senior football team has been named to face Mayo in the Connacht final taking place in Croke Park tomorrow.

Galway and Mayo will meet at Croke Park on Sunday for the provincial final, with throw in at 13:30pm.

The last time a Connacht final was played at Croke Park was in 1923, almost a century ago, when Galway narrowly beat Sligo 2-04 to 2-02 in a replay.

The Galway side chosen for the final this weekend is:

Connor Gleeson
Seán Ó Ceallaigh
Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin
Liam Silke
Kieran Molloy
Dylan McHugh
Johnny Heaney
Paul Conroy
Mathew Tierney
Damien Comer
Peadar Ó Cuaig
Cathal Sweeney
Robert Finnerty
Shane Walsh (C)
Pól Ó Ceallaigh

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