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GALWAY GAA – Fixtures: (9th – 16th October 2018)

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GAA Fixtures

Junior Football Championship

Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (North Final), Corofin V Mountbellew/Moylough 13:00,  

Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Ros Muc, (West Final), An Fhairche – Clonbur V Renvyle 15:30,  

Junior B Football Championship

Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Ros Muc, (West Final), An Cheathrú Rua V An Spidéal 14:00,  

Minor A Championship 

Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (West Final), Barna V Salthill-Knocknacarra 15:45,  

Under 15A1 Hurling Cup

Wed, 10 Oct, Venue: Duggan Park, (Final), Kilnadeema-Leitrim V Cappataggle 18:30,  

Under 15B Hurling Cup

Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Carnmore, (Final), Abbeyknockmoy V Cois Fharraige 12:15,  

Under 15C Hurling Cup

Thu, 11 Oct, Venue: Killimor, (Final), Ballygar V Annaghdown 19:00,  

Under 15C Hurling Shield

Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Carnmore, (Final), Liam Mellows V Portumna 11:00, 

U15 Knockout

Tue, 09 Oct, Venue: Páirc Ros a’Mhíl, (Div 2 B League Final), Carna-Caiseal/Na Piarsaigh V An Spidéal 17:45,  

U14 Football Division 1

Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Caherlistrane, (Championship Final), Moycullen V Tuam Stars 14:30,  

Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Caherlistrane, (Championship Final), Salthill-Knocknacarra V St. James 16:00,  

Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: TBC, (Championship Shield Final), Caherlistrane V Ballinasloe 00:00,  

Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: TBC, (Championship Shield Final), Annaghdown V Dunmore MacHales 00:00, 

U14 Football Division 2

Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: TBC, (Championship Final), Carna-Caiseal/Na Piarsaigh V Kinvara 00:00,  

Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: TBC, (Championship Final), Clarinbridge V An Spidéal 00:00,  

Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: TBC, (Championship Shield Final), Headford V Craughwell 00:00,  

Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: TBC, (Championship Shield Final), An Cheathrú Rua V Mícheál Breathnach 00:00, 

Senior Football Championship 
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Quarter Final), Milltown V Salthill-Knocknacarra 15:15,

Senior Football Relegation – Group A
Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Clonbur, (Round 2), Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir V Kilconly 15:00,

Senior Football Relegation – Group B
Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Corofin , (Round 2), Caltra V Tuam Stars 16:30,

Senior Hurling Championship
Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Duggan Park , (Senior A Relegation), Kilnadeema-Leitrim V Mullagh 14:30,
Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Duggan Park , (Senior A Relegation), Craughwell V Portumna 16:00,
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Pre-Lim 1/4 Final), Castlegar V Killimordaly 13:30,
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Kenny Park, (Pre-Lim 1/4 Final), Gort V Clarinbridge 14:00,
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Kenny Park, (Pre-Lim 1/4 Final), Cappataggle V Turloughmore 15:30,
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Duggan Park , (Pre-Lim 1/4 Final), Tommy Larkins V Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry 15:30,

Under 15A Hurling Cup
Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Turloughmore, (Semi Final 2), Turloughmore V Craughwell 11:00,

Intermediate Football Relegation – Group A
Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (Round 2), Glenamaddy V Kilkerrin-Clonberne 14:45,

Intermediate Football Relegation- Group B
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: The Priarie, (Round 2), Cárna-Caiseal V Williamstown 12:00,

Intermediate Hurling Championship
Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Kenny Park, (Quarter Final), Kilconieron V Carnmore 14:30,
Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Kenny Park, (Quarter Final), Kinvara V Rahoon-Newcastle 16:00,
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Loughrea, (Quarter Final), Kiltormer V Oranmore-Maree 13:30,
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Duggan Park , (Quarter Final), Killimor V Meelick-Eyrecourt 14:00,

Junior A Hurling Championship 
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Loughrea, (Semi-Final Replay), Liam Mellows V Sarsfields 12:00,
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Carnmore, (Relegation Play-Off Replay), Bearna-Na Forbacha V Ardrahan 12:00,

Junior C Football Championship
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Glenamaddy, (North Semi Final), Glenamaddy V Corofin 12:00,
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Cregg, (North Semi Final), Annaghdown V Caherlistrane 12:00,

Minor A Hurling Championship 
Tue, 09 Oct, Venue: Duggan Park , (Quarter Final), Clarinbridge V Ballygar 19:00,
Tue, 09 Oct, Venue: Loughgeorge, (Quarter Final), Loughrea V Turloughmore 20:00,
Wed, 10 Oct, Venue: Duggan Park , (Quarter Final), Meelick-Eyrecourt V St Mary’s GAA Athenry 19:45,

Minor B Championship 
Fri, 12 Oct, Venue: Tuam Stars, (North Semi Final), Tuam Stars V Dunmore MacHales 19:30,
Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (West Final), Clifden V St. James 14:00,
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Caltra Pitch, (North Semi Final), Caltra V Mountbellew/Moylough 16:00,

Minor B Hurling Championship 
Tue, 09 Oct, Venue: Ardrahan, (Quarter Final), Michael Cusacks V Gort 18:30,

Minor C Championship 
Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Clonbur, (West Semi Final), An Fhairche – Clonbur V An Spidéal 13:00,
Sun, 14 Oct, Venue: Menlough, (North Semi Final), Menlough V Cortoon Shamrocks 11:00,

Minor B1 Hurling Championship
Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Loughrea, (Quarter Final), Ahascragh/Fohenagh V Oranmore-Maree 14:30,
Sat, 13 Oct, Venue: Loughrea, (Quarter Final), Cappataggle V Annaghdown 16:00,
Tue, 16 Oct, Venue: Duggan Park , (Quarter Final), Killimor V Skehasna-Mountbellew/Moylough 19:00,

HSE warns of Mumps outbreak in the West of Ireland

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Galway Daily news People in Galway urged to know their healthcare options for Bank Holiday

The HSE has issued a warning about an outbreak of mumps across Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon.

The warning comes as 45 people have been diagnosed with mumps in the western counties in the past seven weeks.

Those affected by the viral outbreak have mainly been between the ages of 15 and 29.

Mumps is viral illness, the symptoms of which can include fever, headache, fatigue, and is most known for a painful swelling of the glands.

While not usually serious, it can cause complications including pancreatitis, meningitis, and swelling of the ovaries or testicles which can lead to fertility problems.

The virus is spread through coughing, sneezing, and other contact with saliva. Anyone infected is advised to stay home from work or school.

The HSE is urging people to take all necessary precautions to protect themselves against the virus.

The best protection against the mumps virus is the MMR vaccine, which is generally administered to children before they’re six years old.

If you are unsure is you have received the two doses of the MMR vaccine, check with your GP immediately and get a booster if needed.

46 patients waiting on trolleys at UHG today

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Kate Robinson
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Galway Daily news UHG overcrowding

University Hospital Galway is once again one of the most overcrowded in the state today with nearly 50 patients stuck waiting for care.

Galway’s main hospital is consistently among the worst in Ireland for overcrowding, with more than 600 patients left on trolleys in the last month alone.

Altogether there are 525 patients waiting for beds in hospitals across the country today, according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

UHG is only the third worst-hit this morning with 46 patients stuck on trolleys.

There are 54 patients waiting for a bed at Letterkenny University Hospital and 55 at University Hospital Limerick.

The INMO note that these figures are becoming “business as usual” for the HSE, Ireland’s health service.

They have said that more than 200 nursing jobs are badly needed in the state.

And with winter rapidly approaching, the number of patients without beds is expected to hit record highs.

Protests were held in multiple cities last month over funding, staffing, and overcrowding issues in Irish hospitals.

After a near-unanimous rejection of government pay proposals in late September, it seems that a nurses’ strike could take place later this autumn.

INMO General Secretary Phil Ni Sheaghdha said:

“This is a health service in crisis. Without a plan to improve the situation, public safety is at risk. Nurses and midwives know their patients cannot get timely and appropriate care.

“The HSE must publish a realistic winter plan and commit to ending the near-permanent crisis in Irish hospitals. This should include immediate measures to recruit and retain nurses through a pay rise. Otherwise understaffing will only get worse.”

Galway TD says it’s time for the Ploughing Championships to return to Co Galway

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Michael Malone
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The Ploughing Championships could make a return to Athenry in the next few years.

That’s the hope of Minister Ciaran Cannon, who said that the last time the Championships were held in Athenry was in 1963 and that the area has been the location of significant developments in the agricultural sector since then.

The East Galway TD said: “I’m pleased to see that the venue for the National Ploughing Championships 2019 has been officially confirmed and to see that it will take place in Fenagh, Carlow’.

“This is a phenomenal event which last year was estimated to generate some €50m in spending and it is is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the hosting locality’.

“I note from going through the list of former venues that the Championships last took place in County Galway in 1963 in Athenry and that Athenry was also the venue in 1952 and 1934’.

“This year Athenry hosted the very successful Sheep 2018: Farm to Fork event which was focussed on capitalising on what sheep production has to offer and in recent days, we have also seen a major commitment of funds for the development of a Regional Food Innovation Hub in Athenry.”

He added that Athenry has come a long way, economically, since the last time it hosted the Championships over half a century ago.

“It is my hope that this event will return there in the next few years.”

Muintir Cill Chiarán ag chur in iúl a gcuid dea-mhéin do Emma Mhic Mhathúna

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Bhásaigh Mhic Mhathúna, ar an Domhnach 7ú Deireadh Fómhair ag aois a 37 agus í ag fágaint cúigear clainne ina dhiaidh.

Inné i Chill Chiarán, bhí Brat na hÉireann ar leath chrann mar comhartha omóis do Emma Mhic Mhathúna.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Galway woman wins Gold at Irish Food Awards for her unique mustard

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Michael Malone
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galway woman wins gold for mustard at Awards galWAY DAILY

Galway woman Brigid Brophy won gold at Blas na hÉireann, The Irish Food Awards, for her Galway Hooker Pale Ale mustard.

Brigid produces eight varieties of mustards under The Lodge Barna Mustard brand name which are sold across Galway and also in Kerry, Sligo and Dublin.

Her quirky mustards also feature on the menus of many Galway restaurants and flavours include the Gold-winning Galway Hooker Pale Ale mustard, a Dingle Gin, Juniper and Lime mustard and a Prosecco and Tarragon Mustard.

Speaking after the win Brigid Brophy said: “I’m so delighted to have won gold in the Irish Food Awards especially as it’s my first year entering the competition.

“I’ve had amazing support from my suppliers, stockists, customers, family and friends with The Lodge Barna Mustards since I started making mustard in 2014.

“Since retiring from running our family business O’Beirn’s Pharmacy in Galway I’ve really enjoyed the new challenge of growing this company taking it from a dream to a thriving business with eight original home-made mustards. It’s amazing to have national level recognition for my mustard.”

“Since retiring from running our family business O’Beirn’s Pharmacy in Galway I’ve really enjoyed the new challenge of growing this company taking it from a dream to a thriving business with eight original home-made mustards. It’s amazing to have national level recognition for my mustard.”

East Galway performs well at Irish Food Awards

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Michael Malone
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East Galway food awards news

East Galway performed well at the Irish Food Awards which took place at this year’s Dingle Food Festival over the weekend.

Among the winners were Foods of Athenry, the Galway Goat Farm in Dunmore, Sliabh Aughty Honey and Ivy House Chocolates in Loughrea.

East Galway TD Ciaran Cannon welcomed the results of this year’s awards which saw six food producers in total from the region receive awards.

He said that the awards highlight the growing recognition of the high calibre of local food production in East Galway.

“Blas na hÉireann, the Irish Food Awards, is the biggest competition for quality Irish produce on the island of Ireland. The Blas awards are the biggest blind tasting of produce in the country, and the criteria on which the product is judged, as well as the judging system itself, is now recognised as an international industry standard,” said Minister Cannon.

Winners in East Galway

· Goats’ Cheese:
Bronze: Galway Goat Farm in Dunmore for their ‘The 3 sisters’

· Christmas Puddings:
Bronze: Foods of Athenry for their Christmas Pudding

· Sweet Sauces, Preserves & Pantry:
Silver: Sliabh Aughty Honey

· Breakfast Cereal Granola:
Bronze: Foods of Athenry – Supvervalu Signature Granola

· Chocolate Collections
Silver: Ivy House Chocolates for their Collection of 12 Handmade Chocolates

· Best in Farmers Market Galway:
Sliabh Aughty Honey’.

Minister Cannon added: “I wish to extend congratulations to all the winners from the County and particularly from this region.”

Galway man cleared of assault that cost a man part of his testicle

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Briain Kelly
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Galway Daily Courts Supreme Court rules marriage of convenience does not make a marriage legally null

Galway man Raymond Leonard has been found not guilty of an assault on another man in Dublin who later needed surgery on his testicle.

Mr Leonard (35), of Sliabh Ban, Ballybane was acquitted of assault causing harm against Nicholas Devlin after a four day trial at Dublin Circuit Court.

He pleaded not guilty last week to assaulting Mr Devlin on August 30, 2015 at Anna Villa in Raneleagh.

The jury delivered a unanimous verdict after deliberating for 90 minutes on the fourth day of proceedings.

According to the Irish Times Garda Gregory Devoy told the court that Mr Leonard gave a voluntary interview to Gardaí some six months after the incident.

During the interview he said that he couldn’t remember that night, and had never been in a fight in his life.

When cross examined by Defence Barrister Keith Spencer, Mr Devlin said that he remembered his attacker as being 6ft, and wearing a dark shirt.

Mr Spencer told him that his client is 5ft 8, and that CCTV showed him wearing a white shirt on the night on in question.

Mr Devlin had previously identified Mr Leonard as the person who attacked him from CCTV footage during the garda investigation of the assault, and again in court.

The defence barrister said there was some uncertainty in his language when he said “I think I’m certain” when pointing out his alleged attacker on CCTV in court.

But Mr Devlin said this was the same person he identified to gardaí when shown the footage previously.

The incident happened after Mr Devlin was ejected from McSorley’s pub in Raneleagh after an incident with bar staff who were cleaning up.

Mr Devlin told the prosecutor, barrister Diarmuid Collins, that he approached another group of people outside to ask if they knew the staff, since they’d been allowed to stay.

He said that this group of people were aggressive, and after a short confrontation one man punched him twice in the face and kneed him in the groin.

Mr Devlin said that he crumpled to the ground and felt “extreme pain” in his groin. Shortly afterwards he left with his partner and two friends.

The next day, after going to the hospital with the pain, doctors told him he had a ruptured testicle, and part of it ended up being surgically removed.

When asked about the discrepancy between his description of his attacker and the accused’s appearance and dress, Mr Devlin said that he felt it was consistent to give the same evidence, and he thought he saw a dark shirt.

Shane Butler, who was the bouncer at McSorley’s that night, said that when he removed Devlin from the bar he was loudly verbally abused.

He also confirmed that an incident report he filed afterwards confirmed that Mr Leonard was 5ft 8 and wearing a dark shirt.

Mr Devlin denied that he misrepresented how aggressive he was after being ejected from the bar.

Violeta Bernades, Mr Devlin’s partner, testified that there was a group of around five people outside McSorley after her boyfriend was thrown out.

She said that she saw a tall, thin, fair-haired man dressed all in black push Devlin against the window of another building.

When she tried to pull him off, she said someone else grabbed her and threw her to the ground.

CONNACHT RUGBY: “You Like To See People Enjoy It” – Andy Friend 

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Galway Daily sport Connacht squad confirmed for New Year's Leinster game

Guinness PRO14 Championship – Friday, 5th October 2018 

Ulster 15-22 Connacht 

It was one of those moments that will be remembered when the season concludes.  It’s not too long ago that Connacht were fighting for their professional status but now, another ghost was exorcised in the Kingspan Stadium, Ravenhill as they finally slayed Ulster at their own fortress.

This was within Connacht’s grasp after they floored the northern province 44-16 in December 2017.  And with Ulster’s form suffering a serious drop (including their previous week’s 64-7 humiliating loss to Munster), a chance to establish themselves as the third strongest Irish club is there for the taking.

Tiernan O’Halloran, Bundee Aki and a Penalty Try were the significant scores while Jack Carty chipped in with five points to give Connacht a third win in six PRO14 games.  And it was the perfect tonic to bounce back from the disappointing loss 20-3 reversal against Leinster.

“I think that will probably hit us,” acknowledged Andy Friend to Sean Farrell from the42.ie.  “When you have young players playing and a new coach coming in, you probably don’t appreciate until after it’s happened how much it does mean to people.

“You hear Connacht fans singing the ‘Fields of Athenry’ in the Kingspan, I’m told it’s pretty special and doesn’t happen often. Maybe it’s 60 years ago.”

Connacht hadn’t beaten Ulster in Belfast since 1960.  And in 11 attempts since the Celtic Leagues started being regulated in 2007, they came home winless each time.

“They’re the moments you remember,” added Friend who can hardly realise yet the impact he’s already had on Connacht.  “I’m just proud of the way these blokes played.

“As a coach you like to see people enjoy it, like to see people achieve things and put smiles on peoples’ faces. Because there’s plenty of times when you don’t do that.  You do the opposite.

“When those moments come your way, enjoy it. You probably only get 24 hours to enjoy it.”

Connacht begin their 2018-19 European Challenge Cup campaign on Saturday, 13th October when the take on the Bordeaux Begles.  Kick-off at the Sportsground is 3pm.

Revenue agents seize over €7,000 worth of contraband tobacco in Galway

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Briain Kelly
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Galway Daily news Revenue agents seize over €7,000 in tobacco products in Galway raid

Over €7,000 worth of cigarettes and raw tobacco was seized by revenue agents in Galway in one of two simultaneous raids around the country.

During an operation in Galway last Friday, revenue agents seized 10,800 cigarettes and 2.7kgs of tobacco.

The tobacco products seized by the revenue were branded as being Marlboro, Winston, Golden Virginia and Old Holborn.

A Lithuanian woman in her 20s was questioned at the scene of the raid.

The Irish Examiner reports that this was one of two major tobacco seizures made by the Revenue on the same day.

Separately on Friday, agents in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal seized 13,400 cigarettes and €7,200 in cash.

The cash seized is suspected of being the proceeds of, or intended to further, criminal activity.

A Polish man in his 30s was questioned in connection to the raid.

The cigarettes seized from a residential property in Letterkenny were branded Mayfair, L&M and Pacific.

Yesterday, Letterkenny District Court granted the Revenue a cash detention order for three months in order to conduct further investigations.

The combined retail value of the tobacco products seized in the two raids is estimated at €16,000.

This represents a potential loss to the Exchequer of €12,680. Investigations are ongoing.

CONNACHT RUGBY: “It Was Super Character” – Finlay Bealham 

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Darren Kelly
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Connacht vs Ulster, Finlay Bealham,

Guinness PRO14 Championship – Friday, 5th October 2018 

Ulster 15-22 Connacht 

The weekend began with history on Friday night as Connacht beat Ulster in Ravenhill for the first time in 58 years as they picked up their third win from six outings in the Guinness PRO14 Championship.

Tries for Tiernan O’Halloran and Bundee Aki along with a penalty try gave the visitors a stunning win and moved them level on 15 points with Munster in Conference A.

Despite a poor display the previous weekend against Leinster, Andy Friend’s charges were quietly fancied after Ulster’s 64-7 collapse to Munster.  But the northern province welcomed back Ireland captain Rory Best and Jacob Stockdale which significantly strengthened their hand.

And a physical battle proved costly as Kieran Marmion and Tiernan O’Halloran departed by the seventh minute but not before the latter put Connacht ahead.

Matt Healy’s break set O’Halloran up to cross the line and the try was awarded after the TMO checked for an obstruction.  And a series of fouls and penalties resulted in a penalty try on 20 minutes as Connacht took a 14-5 lead at half-time.

Jacob Stockdale got Ulster’s try but the hosts were down to 13 players for the start of the second half.  Mattie Rea received a red card for upending Cian Kelleher.  And Marcell Coetzee took a yellow to miss 10 minutes.

Connacht held firm despite Ulster having two tries disallowed and when Bundee Aki went over seven minutes from time, history was in sight.  Nick Timoney got a late Ulster try to guarantee the bonus point but this was Connacht’s biggest win under their new management.

“When things weren’t going to script, we got on with it and fronted up for each other,” said Finlay Bealham to Brendan Fanning in the Sunday Independent.  “It was super character.

“It wasn’t ideal losing the two boys early.

“We were down a bit to the bare bones after that and I think Colby Fainga’a was warming up to come on out on the wing because Niyi (Adeolokun) was struggling a bit. But look we dug deep and I think it’s something we can be proud of.”

Scorers – Connacht: Tiernan O’Halloran 5 (try), Jack Carty (5 – penalty, conversion), Bundee Aki 5 (try), Penalty Try – 7.

Connacht: Tiernan O’Halloran; Niyi Adeolokun, Tom Farrell, Bundee Aki, Matt Healy; Jack Carty, Kieran Marmion; Denis Buckley, Tom McCartney, Finlay Bealham; Ultan Dillane, Quinn Roux; Sean O’Brien, Jarrad Butler, Paul Boyle.

Subs used: Caolin Blade for Marmion (2 mins), Cian Kelleher for O’Halloran (7 mins), Peter McCabe for Buckley (53 mins), Shane Delahunt for McCartney (58 mins), Conor Carey for Bealham (58 mins), James Cannon for Roux (71 mins), Colby Fainga’a for O’Brien (71 mins).

Connacht begin their 2018-19 European Challenge Cup campaign against Bordeaux Begles on Saturday, 13th October.  Kick-off at the Sportsground is 3pm.

CONNACHT RUGBY: Sportsground Getting Redeveloped 

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Darren Kelly
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Galway Daily sports Construction of massive Sportsground redevelopment to begin in 2023

Connacht Rugby made a major announcement on Monday (8th October) as they unveiled plans for a redevelopment of the Sportsground that would also see the capacity rise to 12,000. 

The project will deliver a modern, fit for purpose rugby stadium in addition to a new high-performance training centre for Connacht Rugby while also retaining existing greyhound racing facilities.

The redevelopment plan has been made possible following an arrangement reached between the Irish Greyhound Board and the freehold owners of the Sportsground, the Galway Agricultural and Sports Society, with respect to a shared vision for the future of the Sportsground.

The announcement comes on the back of a rigorous process to identify the optimum location, composition and design of the proposed new redevelopment in addition to an independent cost benefit analysis.

The development will cost in the region of €30m and will have a capacity of 12,000 spectators. It is intended that the development will be funded through a combination of public funds, most notably through the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund, and private funding.

The arrangement with the Irish Greyhound Board will ensure that rugby fixtures and greyhound racing events will continue to be staged at the venue. The multi-use facility will also be made available for the hosting of other sporting fixtures and events where such demand arises.

“A key pillar of the vision for Connacht Rugby, Grassroots to Green Shirts, is to deliver facilities that match our ambition,” said Connacht Rugby CEO Willie Ruane upon making the announcement.

“The arrangement we have reached with the IGB, paves the way for the delivery of modern fit for purpose facilities to sustain the Sportsground as the home of club and professional rugby in the province.

“The plans for the stadium redevelopment also include a high-performance training centre to provide both our existing professional players as well as our emerging talent access to appropriate facilities to enable them to fulfil their potential and go on to perform at the highest level.

“We have already been in contact with local residents on our plans and will be hosting a full public consultation in the coming weeks. In tandem with the planning process we will be submitting an application under the Government’s Large-Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund.

“Our vision is to ensure that the province has a stadium which future generations of sports stars, supporters and all the people of the West of Ireland can be immensely proud of.”

“The proposed development by Connacht Rugby will deliver state of the art facilities in the Sportsground which will greatly enhance the experience of our customers and also benefit dog owners and breeders,” added Ger Dollard, CEO of the Irish Greyhound Board.

“The schedule of greyhound racing activity will be maintained within the new development. The ambition of the IGB continues to be the delivery of a commercially viable, well-regulated greyhound and breeding industry as well as a customer-centred, exciting and value-led entertainment experience.

“The proposed development by Connacht Rugby will make a significant contribution to that overall objective.”

Further Details About the Project and the impact it will have on Connacht Rugby and Galway can be found by checking Connacht Rugby’s webpage. 

Connacht begin their 2018-19 Challenge Cup campaign when the face Bordeaux Begles on Saturday, 13th October.  Kick-off at the Sportsground is 3pm.

DARREN’S DIARY: Moycullen Deliver A Fitting Occasion 

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Darren Kelly
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Kilkerrin/Clonberne vs Corofin

It’s very easy get on internet sites, forums and blogs to criticise but writers also have a responsibility to acknowledge when work is carried out at a high standard and praise the efforts of volunteers. 

There’s no secret we’ve been critical of Galway Ladies Football in the past for not giving club players the recognition they deserve but they produced a memorable day last Saturday (6th October).

For the first time ever, west Galway hosted the County Senior and Intermediate Ladies Football Finals and Moycullen ensured all four teams would remember this day.

I was in Menlough in 2017 on a day when the three key local finals (including Junior A) were played at the same time in three different venues.  The senior final had no scoreboard, no neutral linespeople and would have been passed off as a challenge match by anyone walking in from the street.

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When I arrived in Moycullen around 12.20pm on Saturday, there was no way you could mistake that this was a big day.  Match programmes upon arrival, young children in club gear watching the adult teams warming up in the nearby pitch and a man playing Bagpipes!

Yes!  I’d only seen this before in the mini All-Irelands in Ballinasloe but it does add to the festivities.  Add in a press box, parades and a wonderful rendition of Amhran na bhFiann from Aimee Banks and a special day in the Ladies Football calendar was set up.

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St. Brendan’s and Tuam/Cortoon players in the parade before the Intermediate Ladies Football Final.

Nerves probably played a part in the low scoring nature of the intermediate decider as St. Brendan’s and Tuam/Cortoon played out a 2-3 to 1-6 draw.  Confusion reigned briefly at the finish when the referee blew the final whistle but neutrals left curious about what the rematch would entail.

And while it was a day to forget for Corofin, defending champions Kilkerrin/Clonberne provided a performance worthy of any final with arguably their best result in their six years of dominance.

Only two points separated these teams in the 2017 final and both endured shaky moments in their semi-final hurdles.  But when Olivia Divilly and Lynsey Noone struck goals inside the opening three minutes, Kilkerrin/Clonberne were preparing an exhibition.

Corofin didn’t roll over and replied through a Leanne Coen goal and the same player was unlucky to see a second shot rattle the crossbar.  But when the red and white double act attacked again, they served up a double special to ensure their crown remained intact.

Noone came in from the left before placing the ball into the net’s far corner past Dearbhla Gower.  And Divilly decided to top that, calmly kicking from distance over opposing defenders before seeing her effort drop underneath the crossbar.

They’d three more goals in the second half and Corofin also got two.  This rivalry isn’t over and Brian O’Donovan’s charges will be chomping at the bit when 2019 comes around.  But Kilkerrin/Clonberne’s focus is on Kilbride before hopefully turning their attention to this year’s noisy neighbours.

Galway Ladies Football, Moycullen Ladies Football and Moycullen GAA delivered a spectacle and an occasion.  I’m sure some of the players found the novelty of a pre-match parade amusing.  But they deserved to be showcased and getting used to days like this will make the Tribeswomen stronger.

Well done to everyone involved and I must signal out Padraig Davoren and all involved for what was achieved.  There’ll be plenty of venues wanting this gig next year.  But Moycullen have raised the bar!  And they raised it brilliantly!

One Galway premises closed in September over food safety concerns

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Raw meat hanging in the coldroom and in the cold display unit of the butcher area lead to one premises in Galway being closed by the Food Safety Authority in September.

Super Ketones on Prospect Hill was issued with the closure order on 13 September and the order was then lifted on 21 September.

The Food Safety Authority said that in addition to the raw meat in the coldroom and cold display unity, inadequate facilities were provided at the butcher counter for the preparation and handling of raw meat.

A wash hand basin and a double sink were present in this area, however they were not plumbed to a hot and cold water supply. A supply of soap and towels were also not available at the wash hand basin.

The FSA said that this increases the risk of contamination to the food as there was no adequate means of washing or sterilising equipment that came in contact with food or for the washing of hands after handling food.

The African goods store was one of eight premises across the country to be given a closure order in September.

 

Stormy weather set to batter Galway this week

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galway daily news Storm Deirdre weather warning downgraded for Galway

Stormy conditions could develop during Thursday night and into Friday morning, as a deep area of low pressure tracks to the West of Ireland.

Met Éireann says that strong to gale force southerly winds could potentially give some damaging gusts especially in the West.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, will be cloudy and blustery with outbreaks of rain, heavy at times in the north-west during the morning.

It will be dry in most areas in the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 15 to 17 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty south to south-westerly winds easing.

As for Wednesday, it will be mostly dry and pretty blustery with sunny spells with highest temperatures of up to 20 degrees.

Galway City Council’s weather assessment team met today to review the weather forecast as we are in a a period of very high astronomical spring tides from today until Thursday.

The team assessed the information available from the OPW tide and storm surge forecasting site along with weather conditions available from Met Éireann’s website.

At this stage, it is anticipated that there will be no overtopping in the city centre or in Salthill and that no action was necessary today, and that no action will be necessary tomorrow.

Galway City Council’s weather assessment team will continue to monitor the situation.

 

 

 

Lynsey de Burca; Galway Girl on fire!

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Lynsey de Burca at work in Moycullen.

If you ask Lynsey de Burca about the tools of her trade, she’ll tell you that she loves using her forge and that her favorite hammer comes in a close second.

Lynsey is an award-winning jewelry designer working from a small workshop in Moycullen and making a very big name for herself.

“I always use this hammer,” she says tapping at a silver ring she’s making into an oval shape. “I have others, but this is my favorite,`’ she says with a smile.”

Lynsey de Burca’s inspiration.

And she admits that while there may be easier ways to do things, she is set in her ways of old school tools and processes.

“I’m a devil for technology,” she says with a grin as she works the silver ring in her hands using a hand file.

Having grown up on the water, which figures into all of her work.

Everything I do is inspired by the sea,” she tells me. “I grew up in Kinvara, which is a fishing village near Galway, and everything from the ropes and the lobster pots to the nets and the water are reflected in everything I do.”

Everything she uses, she chooses for a reason, from the silver she likes the feel and look of, to the various stones she selects.

She works surrounded by working sketches and photos of the coastline. And while she may start with an idea in mind, it often changes as her projects progress.

Everything is selected for a reason.

She says it isn’t until she gets a piece in hand and plays with it a bit that what she sees in it begins to take shape.

“I mean sometimes I see something that inspires me to create a certain shape or use a certain type of stone, and then when I start, it may all go in a completely different direction. I really am never sure until I’m done.”

Hear Lynsey describe her process herself.

Her award-winning collections have graced catwalks for design shows, have been seen on television anchors in the U.S. and are a part of Kilkenny Designs.

You can see her collections in the shops in galway and at www.lynseydeburca.com.

Erin Meehan Breen is a freelance writer based in Galway. You can find her other work on Erin’s Isle at www.ErinMeehanBreen.com

 

 

 

 

Tionscnamh Marcóirí Achair Snámha ar ghearrliosta agus ar thóir do vhóta

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Sheila Ní Bheaglaoich
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Tá tionscnamh marcóirí achair snámha i mBóthar na Tra Gaillimh ainmnithe ar ghearrliosta do dhuais idirnáisiúnta.

Tá an tionscamh marcóirí achair snámha i mBóthar na Trá ainmnithe ar ghearrliosta do dhuais idirnáisiúnta a aithníonn comhpháirtíochtaí a d’athraigh spásanna uirbeacha isteach i spásanna gníomhacha.

Mar aon le Éireann tá tíortha eile roghnaithe ag an Cumann Spóirt agus Cultúir Idirnáisiúnta – ISCA, san áireamh tá an Bhulgáir, An Cholóim, An Danmhairg, An Ghearmáin, Liobáin, Málta, An Rúis agus An Bhraisíl.

Tionscnamh é na marcóirí achair snámh atá ag iarraidh snámh a chuir chun cinn agus chun daoine a spreagadh le bheith níos gníomhaí. Tá cúig baoi snámha ar na faid seo a leanas, 100m, 250m, 500m, 700m agus 1000m athshuiteáilte sa bhfarraige i Cathair na Gaillimhe, Bóthar na Trá.

Cuireann réimse na mbaoi fad snámh ardú céime don dul chun cinn leis an aim ná an faid a mhéadú. Is é seo an chéad tionscnamh dá leithéid in Éireann agus tá aiseolas an dearfach faighte aige ón daonra.

Más mian leat vóta a thabhairt don tionscnamh seo atá tosnaithe i nGaillimhe agus atá ar an ngearrliosta anois, is féidir do vhóta a chaitheamh anseo.

Níl ach dhá fágtha le do vhóta a chaitheamh agus vóta amháin atá ceadaithe do chuile dhuine. Má chuireann tú vóta isteach níos mó ná uair amháin ní dhéanfar iad a chomhaireamh.

Galway poet chooses to self-publish second collection

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Trevor Conway’s first collection of poetry, Evidence of Freewheeling, was published by Salmon Poetry in 2015.

While he was happy with the role the publisher played, he points out that the sales of poetry books are low. Added to this, poets typically get only 10% royalties on sales.

Trevor points out:  that poets don’t get rewarded handsomely for the time they put in. It was with this in mind that he considered self-publishing.

“I became a father recently,” he explains, “and this made me think more carefully about what I do with my time. Sometimes, it’s hard to justify the time I devote to poetry.”

As he looked into the option of self-publishing, he realised it was a viable alternative to bringing his second collection out with his publisher.

The Salthill-based poet also researched the phenomenon of crowdfunding and created a page on the GoFundMe website, offering copies of the book, Breeding Monsters, along with other “rewards” in return for donating to the project.

He also feels that writers, musicians and other artists are often expected to give their time and talent for free, which is unfair. “I do think artists should be decently rewarded for their time,” he says.

“You wouldn’t expect a plumber to fix your pipes for free, so why shouldn’t artists get something for the service they provide? Imagine a world without books, music or films and you’ll understand the value that artists have in society.”

Trevor is frank about his fears now that he’s chosen to self-publish, making decisions his publisher made for his first book. He also refers to his fear as a new father, which forms the focus of a poem in the collection. Indeed, most of the poems in Breeding Monsters relate to fear in some way.

The last poem describes the anxiety of a woman jogging through a city, constantly aware she could be attacked at any moment. “I think fear is the greatest motivator we have,” says Trevor. “It spurs us on to react and deal with things, so we shouldn’t be so allergic to it.”

When asked who he believes these poems will appeal to, he considers his answer carefully. “Anyone who likes to take a moment out to think about why we react in the ways we do,” he says.

“I feel I’ve delved deeper into the human mind than I did with my first collection. Anyone who isn’t squeamish about exploring fears could relate to these poems, whether that’s a father, a mother, a son or a daughter. No-one is immune to fear, but I believe everyone can conquer their fears.”

Trevor considers himself lucky to have finished drafts of most poems in the collection before his daughter, Nicole, was born, as it’s hard to find time to write between work and parenting. However, funding through his GoFundMe page will help him find some time away from work and finish revising the collection before the 1 December deadline.

Breeding Monsters can be pre-ordered/funded on GoFundMe at gofundme.com/help-to-publish-poetry-collection, and all copies bought by 1 December will be received before Christmas.

Galway TD asks parents to supervise children and confiscate fireworks ahead of Halloween

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An East Galway TD has asked parents across County Galway to supervise their children in all outdoor activities and to to confiscate fireworks ahead of Halloween.

Minister Ciaran Cannon was speaking in light of an incident where a teenage girl suffered life-changing injuries when fireworks exploded in her hand.

He said: “Halloween is traditionally the occasion for celebrating ancient mystical Irish beliefs in an enjoyable way.

“Reality teaches us, however, that we must be vigilant to the associated dangers such as the stockpiling of material for the burning of unsupervised bonfires and the sale of illegal fireworks.

“These elements create the potential for very real danger to people`s property and lives and puts local authorities and the fire services under unnecessary pressure.

“As Halloween is just a few weeks away, I would earnestly appeal to parents in particular to ensure that their children are supervised in all outdoor activities and that they confiscate any fireworks or bangers that they may find.”

The Fine Gael TD said he was particularly sorry to see a report in The Irish Times that a teenage girl in Cork suffered life-changing injuries because of fireworks.

“In addition, last year saw a warning issued by An Garda Síochána about a firework that resembled a golf-ball and was found by a member of the public in a village in Co Louth,” he said.

“This device could have been picked up by a child and have caused untold harm.

“Fireworks and bangers are not harmless playthings, but are small explosive devices created to cause noise and confusion and have the capacity to maim a person for life.

“Halloween can be a very enjoyable occasion for the young. It will continue to be all the more so if people are vigilant to the potential dangers.”

Tráth na gCeist chun tacaíocht a thabhairt do chath Liam Cullinane

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Sheila Ní Bheaglaoich
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Tá tráth na gceist eagraithe don Déardaoin seo 11ú Deireadh Fómhair chun tacaíocht a thabhairt do Liam Cullinane agus a chath le foirm annamh do mheiningíteas.

Le fiche cúig bliain anuas anois tá an Ghaillimheach ag troid i gcoinne an foirm annamh do mheiningíteas agus an Déardaoin seo 11ú Deireadh Fómhair beidh tráth na gceist ar siúl chun tacaíocht a thabhairt dá gcuid athshlánú leanúnach.

Is i tigh tabhairne Crowe’s, An Bóthar Mór a bheas an tráth na gceist ar siúl ag a 8i.n Déardaoin an 11ú Deireadh Fómhair.

Tá Liam Cullinane, cónaitheoir ó An Bóthar Mór, ag lorg cistí ionas go b’fhéadfaidh sé leanúint ar aghaidh leis an teiripe ocsaigine hibéirbarrach atá théis a saol a athrú ar fad i mbliana.

Is úsáisdeoir laethúil don clinic OxyGeneration i nGailimh é Liam, ionad príomháideach atá théis chuir lena chumas feabhas suntasach ar a shoghluaiseacht agus ar a sláinte in iomlán le míonna anuas.

Is éard atá i gceist leis an gcóireáil ná beagnach 100% ocaisigín a análú i seomra brúite. Meastar gur leigheas é, ach níl sé faoi chumhdach ag an gcóras cúraim sláinte poiblí anseo in Éireann agus tabhairfidh an tráth na gceist i Crowes an deis sin dó leanúint ar aghaidh ag baint úsáide as OxyGeneration go dtí deireadh na bliana.

Buail isteach go Tigh Tabhairne Crowes ar an nDéardaoin 11ú Deireadh Fómhair ar son an chúise mhaith atá ann.

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