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REACTION: “Unbelievable!  We Didn’t Expect That” – Brian O’Donovan 

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Brian O'Donovan Corofin

Galway LGFA Senior Semi-Final – Sunday, 30th September 2018 

Corofin 1-23 Moycullen 2-19 AET 

Darren Kelly in Annaghdown 

Corofin senior ladies football manager Brian O’Donovan expected Moycullen to challenge his sides’ credentials but even he admitted he didn’t expect them to come with all guns blazing after a memorable county senior ladies football semi-final.

Last year’s county finalists came from seven points behind to twice put themselves in winning positions only to see their opponents refuse to stay down.  After taking an early count, Corofin must have thought they’s struck the winning blow only to see Moycullen keep beating the count of 10.

“We didn’t expect that,” said O’Donovan afterwards.  “Fair play to Moycullen.  They put up a serious battle and it could have gone either way.

“It was great character to come back from seven points down.  The girls never gave up.  They kept going.”

Moycullen led 1-6 to 0-2 after 15 minutes before Corofin started their revival and Roisin Leonard’s goal gave them a two-point advantage.  But they couldn’t rest on their laurels as Moycullen replied again to lead by three early in the second half.

“I think, as we all know, there isn’t really positions anymore,” added the former Galway under 14 and minor manager.  “It’s all about work rate.  We just found it hard to get on the ball.

“We all know how strong their (Moycullen‘s) midfield is.  We just kept going.  We just had to try and get on the ball.  And once we did, we put up a very good score.”

Corofin finished with 1-23 which will have pleased their manager.  And they also forced four quality saves from Roisin Ni Chonghaile though Karen Connolly also made vital stops from numerous Moycullen attacks.

“Two top class keepers,” added O’Donovan.  “Even ourselves, the Galway senior goalie (Dearbhla Gower) during the year and the Galway minor goalie (Connolly).  The two of them, they push each other at training sessions.

“There’s competition for places.

“This is all experience.  Our goal at the start of the year probably was to get to the county final.  This is going to take time.  This mightn’t happen this year or next year but as long as we keep improving.

“It’s a serious achievement for the girls.  As I said, at the start of the year if we got to the county final, we would have been happy.”

Corofin face Kilkerrin/Clonberne in the 2018 Galway Senior Ladies Football Final on Saturday, 6th October.  Throw-in at Moycullen is 3pm.

GALWAY LGFA: Corofin Get Over The Line in Classic

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Corofin LGFA

Galway LGFA Senior Semi-Final – Sunday, 30th September 2018 

Corofin 1-23 Moycullen 2-19 AET 

Darren Kelly in Annaghdown 

This ladies football semi-final produced an enthralling spectacle as Corofin edged over the line.  In a contest that they trailed by seven points at one stage, Brian O’Donovan’s charges managed to go three ahead but a determined Moycullen clawed their way back to force extra time.

However, the eventual winners’ experience told in the latter 20 minutes as Roisin Leonard (2) and Amy O’Donovan created another three-point advantage.  And while reducing arrears before the finish, last year’s intermediate champions missed crucial chances to deliver a shock.

Corofin were strong favourites but Moycullen had beaten them in the league shield final and started with intent racing into a 1-6 to 0-2 lead on 15 minutes.

Molly Hynes and Shannon Keady gave Brid Ui Chonghaile’s team a promising start before O’Donovan and Leonard restored parity.  Corofin’s threatened goals and Rachel Burke was denied by Roisin Ni Chonghaile.  It was the first of four top drawer saves the Moycullen keeper produced.

And on eight minutes, the west Galway team, minus the injured Ailbhe Davoren, showed they weren’t here to make up the numbers.  Aisling Corcoran, Catherine Connaire, Molly and Lucy Hynes were involved before Megan Davoren arrived to get the first goal.

Keady, Katie Carter (2) and Elena Davoren added white flags to put seven between the sides but Corofin didn’t panic even if gaps in defence will need tightening before the final.  They struck five unanswered points through Tracey Leonard (3), Eva Higgins and Orla Newell before getting their goal.

Roisin Leonard calmly kicked to the net on 24 minutes after an attack down the right instigated by Tracey Leonard, Higgins and Burke.  And after Carter equalised, Burke and Tracey Leonard made it 1-9 to 1-7 in Corofin’s favour.

Moycullen turned things around as Aine McDonagh pointed before Keady got the second goal as they took a 2-9 to 1-10 half-time lead.  And the girls in green didn’t relent with McDonagh forcing Karen Connolly to deflect the ball over and Keady added a score as Moycullen led 2-11 to 1-11 on 33 minutes.

But they went 18 minutes before their next minor as Corofin commenced another comeback.  Roisin and Tracey (2) Leonard got back on par on 43 minutes before Lisa Leonard, Leanne Coen and Roisin Leonard put the nine-time former champions 1-17 to 2-11 clear entering the final 10 minutes.

Moycullen fought back as Carter (2) and McDonagh levelled.  And despite Tracey Leonard giving Corofin the lead, Keady held her nerve to force extra-time.  Corofin tagged over the points going three ahead before McDonagh registered for Moycullen.  Burke’s effort made it 1-22 to 2-16 at the change of ends.

Moycullen chased the contest upon the restart but a lack of experience told against them as poor decision making and wides saw them struggle to close the gap.  Keady and Tracey Leonard traded before two more Keady placed balls left one between them.

A shoot-out was possible but Moycullen couldn’t find the equaliser and Newell nearly wrapped it up for Corofin only for Ni Chonghaile to deliver another outstanding save.  Moycullen have made huge strides in 2018 but it’s Corofin who’ll challenge for the title.

Scorers – Corofin: Roisin Leonard 1-8, Tracey Leonard 0-8 (five frees), Amy O’Donovan 0-2, Rachel Burke 0-2, Eva Higgins 0-1, Orla Newell 0-1, Lisa Leonard 0-1, Leanne Coen 0-1. 

Scorers – Moycullen: Shannon Keady 1-8 (five frees, one ‘45), Katie Carter 0-5, Aine McDonagh 0-4, Megan Davoren 1-0, Molly Hynes 0-1, Elena Davoren 0-1. 

Corofin: Karen Connolly; Mary Newell, Lisa Leonard, Louise Coen; Eva Higgins, Emer Leonard, Katie Quigley; Aoife Coen, Karen McHugh; Orla Newell, Leanne Coen, Tracey Leonard; Rachel Burke, Roisin Leonard, Amy O’Donovan.

Subs used: Chloe Langan for Quigley (14 mins), Sarah Hughes for Burke (45 mins), Louise Reilly for McHugh (60 mins), Burke for Hughes (60 mins).

Moycullen: Roisin Ni Chonghaile; Emily Molloy, Ailbhe Power, Jean Hynes; Ellen Power, Laura Corcoran, Aisling Corcoran; Aine McDonagh, Catherine Connaire; Katie Carter, Molly Hynes, Lucy Hynes; Elena Davoren, Shannon Keady, Megan Davoren.

Subs used: Taylor Walsh for M Davoren (48 mins).

Referee: Shane Curley

CONNACHT RUGBY: Galway Daily ‘POWER 10’ – September 2018 

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Jack Carty, Paul Boyle, Niyi Adeolokun, Tom Farrell,

Every month during the season, Galway Daily are going to rate the province’s top 10 players based on what we’ve seen in their PRO14 and Challenge Cup matches. 

Players will move up or down or ‘Top 10’ leaderboard based on their performances.

However, this is just our opinion.  It’s yours that we want.  So, please leave comments (positive or negative) in our comments section or on our social media platforms.

 

1.(New Entry) JACK CARTY 

While everyone will be disappointed with Connacht’s display against Leinster, there’s no doubting that Carty’s form over the first five games has been good and Joe Schmidt is rumoured to be taking notice.

2. (New Entry) PAUL BOYLE 

The 21-year-old Wexford native has made a real impression after breaking into the first team squad.  His two tries against Zebre were his September highlight and a bright season is promised from the number eight.

3. (New Entry) NIYI ADEOLOKUN 

Tries against Edinburgh and Scarlets have earned Adeolokun a couple of starts.  But he is developing the reputation as Connacht’s Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he seems to deliver brilliant displays in the ‘impact substitute’ role.

4. (New Entry) TOM FARRELL 

A first choice centre who links up well with Bundee Aki, he has taken the lead in the Irish internationals absence with a string of consistent displays during the province’s ‘Month of Champions.’

5. (New Entry) CIAN KELLEHER 

Has certainly moved up the ladder since Andy Friend’s arrival and has delivered a couple of stunning performances on the wing including try scoring displays against Glasgow and the Scarlets.

6. (New Entry) JARRAD BUTLER 

His team mates and supporters have had nothing but strong praise for the new Connacht captain.  Filling John Muldoon’s boots is a tough act to follow but Butler is looking comfortable in the role and that’s showing in his performances.

7. (New Entry) EOIN GRIFFIN 

Has shown he is perfect cover for Connacht’s first XV and scored the bonus point winning try against Zebre.  For now, may have to settle for replacement and Eagles appearances but should see game time in November.

8. (New Entry) SEAN O’BRIEN 

While his namesake, the ‘Tullow Tank’ was upset over a lack of respect to Leinster last week, Connacht’s back row O’Brien was focused on the match.  While the eastern province produced a dominant result, O’Brien was one of Connacht’s top players.

9. (New Entry) FINLAY BEALHAM 

Bealham continues to lead the charge in the front row and has stepped up from time to time with tries, notably against Glasgow.  Gains ground consistently for Connacht and is an important part of the scrum.

10. (New Entry) TIERNAN O’HALLORAN 

Connacht’s elder stateman is a straight forward pick at full back and has started all five of their September outings.  Will provide leadership in the backs to compliment Butler among the pack.

 

Connacht’s next fixture in the 2018-19 Guinness PRO14 Championship is against Ulster on Friday, 5th October.  Kick-off at Ravenhill is 7.35pm.

Harry Potter star writes touching letter honouring Savita Halappanavar

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Galway Daily news Emma Watson writes open letter honouring Savita Hallapanavar

Hollywood actress Emma Watson has written an open letter paying homage to the late Savita Halappanavar, who died at University Hospital Galway in 2012.

The 28 year old actress, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films and who has done a lot of advocacy work for women’s rights, was asked to write this letter by Porter magazine.

She described Savita as “Passionate and vivacious, a natural-born leader.”

“You didn’t want to become the face of a movement,” Watson writes, “you wanted a procedure that would have saved your life.

“When news of your death broke in 2012, the urgent call to action from Irish activists reverberated around the world – repeal the Eighth Amendment of the Irish Constitution.”

Savita Halappanavar died of complications from a septic miscarriage at University Hospital Galway in October 2012.

Even though there was no possibility of the child surviving, the 31-year old Indian dentist was denied an emergency abortion that might have saved her life because doctors detected a foetal heartbeat.

“Time and again, when our local and global communities collectively mourn a tragic death due to social injustice, we pay tribute, mobilize and proclaim: rest in power,” Ms Watson continues.

“A promise to the departed and a rallying call to society, we chant: never again. But it is rare that justice truly prevails for those whose deaths come to symbolize structural inequality.”

“Rarer still is a historic feminist victory that emboldens the fight for reproductive justice everywhere.”

After her death, Savita became a rallying point for the reproductive rights movement that culminated in the two-to-one vote in favour of repealing the Eight Amendment this year.

In Dublin, as the campaign progressed, and Ireland voted, a memorial for Savita Halappanavar became a pilgrimage site for many around the country.

After the referendum passed, Savita’s father thanked the people Ireland.

The law being introduced that will allow Irish women to have abortions without having to flee from their own country is being called ‘Savita’s law’ by many.

Emma Watson has done a great deal of advocacy work for women’s right in her young life, serving as a UN Goodwill ambassador in 2014, and starting the HeForShe campaign that encouraged more men to get involved in the fight for women’s rights.

When her letter was published she tweeted “It was a great honour to be asked by Porter magazine to pay the deepest respect to the legacy of Savita Hallapanvar whose death powered the determination of activists to change Irish abortion laws & fight for reproductive justice all over the world.”

She describes being deeply moved by videos of Savita dancing in the 2011 St Patrick’s Day Parade in 2011, “by your thousand-watt smile and palpable enthusiasm.”

The letter ends, “In your memory, and towards our liberation, we continue the fight for reproductive justice.With all my love and solidarity, Emma Watson.”

 

 

Galway’s Student Unions join forces for Mental Health awareness campaign

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Galway Daily news Galway Student Unions join forces for mental health campaign

The Students’ Unions at NUI Galway and GMIT have joined forces for ‘Mental Health Mondays’, a new awareness campaign.

The awareness campaign, which launched today, will look at a different theme affecting students’ mental health each week.

Topics the campaign will cover include settling into college, substance abuse, self-esteem, gambling, mental health supports and looking after your mental health.

Clare Austick, Welfare and Equality Officer of NUIG SU claims the stigma around talking about your mental health isn’t helping to tackle the issue.

“When you think of physical health, everyone immediately thinks of different types of sport, happiness and endorphins,” she said.

“Whereas when you mention mental health, you’re more inclined to think of the negative aspects such as depression, anxiety and suicide.”

“It really shouldn’t be like that – everyone has mental health. If you’re feeling down, reach out and talk to someone. There are so many different support services for students to avail of.”

Funding for the campaign was raised by a special screening of ‘Meetings with Ivor’ in the Town Hall Theater Galway

The film screening was organised by film producer Tomas Hardiman and Town Hall Manager, Fergal McGrath.

Emma Louise Duffy, Welfare office at GMIT SU said that people need to start looking at mental health more like physical health.

Some people are in better shape than others, and everyone needs a bit of help now and then.

They chose Monday as the pillar to build the campaign around because as days go, it has a lot of negative connotations for students.

“Monday can be a hard day for students, they might be feeling homesick after leaving their family at the weekend, or worried about the week ahead,” Emma said.

“Whatever the feeling is, we want to shed some light, alert people that there are supports in place, and ultimately bring a bit of cheeriness into our students Monday morning.”

 

Ospidéal Ollscoile na Gaillimhe an triú ospidéal is measa i Mí Méan Fómhair

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Sheila Ní Bheaglaoich
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Bhí Ospidéal Ollscoile na Gaillimhe an triú ospidéal is measa do daoine ag fanacht ar leapacha i Mí Méan Fómhair.

Tuairiscítear inniu gurb í Ospidéal Ollscoile na Gaillimhe an triú ospidéal is measa in Éireann i Mí Méan Fómhair le 609 duine ag fanacht ar leapacha.

Tán figiúr sin théis titim beagáinín ó Mí Lúnasa áit a raibh 619 othar ag fanacht ar leapacha, ach sí an Gaillimh fós an triú ospidéal is measa sa tír agus mórchuid do dhaoine gan leapacha.

Thaispeán an anailís míosúil a bhíonn ag an INMO go raibh ar 7,765 othar fanacht ar cathaoireacha nó tralaithe i Mí Meán Fómhair mórthimpeall na tíre.

B’é Ospidéal Choláiste na hOllscoile, Luimneach a raibh an méid is mó fadhbanna róphlódú le 894 othar ag fanacht ar leaba agus bhí 781 othar ag fanacht ar leaba in Ospidéal Choláiste na hOllscoile, Corcaigh.

GALWAY GAA – Results (week ending Sunday, 30th September 2018)

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Galway Daily sport Galway v Mayo FBD senior football semi-final

Note: The winning team is displayed first

Junior B Football Championship

Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (North Final), Menlough 1-10 Headford 1-9 

Ocean Hygiene Supplies & Packaging Under 15A1 Hurling Shield

Wed, 26 Sep, Venue: Duggan Park , (Final), Castlegar 3-13 Carnmore 2-8 

Ocean Hygiene Supplies & Packaging U12 Hurling Group 3 Cup

Thu, 27 Sep, Venue: Duggan Park , (Final), Gort 2-4 Kinvara 1-3 

Ocean Hygiene Supplies & Packaging U12 Hurling Group 4 Cup

Wed, 26 Sep, Venue: Duggan Park , (Final), Kilconieron 1-11 Portumna 1-9 

Ocean Hygiene Supplies & Packaging U12 Hurling Group 5 Cup

Thu, 27 Sep, Venue: Duggan Park , (Final Replay), Ahascragh/Fohenagh 2-4 St Dominics 1-2 

Cahill Cup 

Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (Final), Williamstown 2-16 An Fhairche – Clonbur 0-8

Salthill Hotel Senior A Hurling Championship – Group 1
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Round 5), St Thomas 1-19 Castlegar 0-13
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 5), Liam Mellows 2-18 Kilnadeema-Leitrim 1-16
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Round 5), Tommy Larkins 2-16 Craughwell 2-14

Salthill Hotel Senior A Hurling Championship – Group 2
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 5), Cappataggle 0-16 Sarsfields 1-13
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Round 5), Mullagh 1-21 Portumna 1-20
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Round 5), Loughrea 2-14 Gort 1-16

Salthill Hotel Senior B Hurling Championship – Group 1
Fri, 28 Sep, Venue: Duggan Park , (Round 5), Killimordaly 1-17 Ballinderreen 1-12
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Round 5), Turloughmore 1-18 Ahascragh/Fohenagh 1-15
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 5), Clarinbridge 4-13 Beagh 1-16

Salthill Hotel Senior B Hurling Championship – Group 2
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Round 5), St Mary’s GAA Athenry 2-20 Moycullen 0-17
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 5), Abbeyknockmoy 1-18 Ardrahan 1-12
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Round 5), Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry 0-15 Pádraig Pearses 0-11

WERS Waste U16 Football Division 1
Tue, 25 Sep, Venue: Westside, (Div 1 W Playoff), St Michael’s 3-9 Moycullen 1-8

Ocean Hygiene Supplies & Packaging Under 15A Hurling Shield
Fri, 28 Sep, Venue: Athenry, (Semi Final 1), St Mary’s GAA Athenry 2-13 Moycullen 2-11
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Oranmore, (Semi Final 2), Oranmore-Maree 4-21 Sarsfields 2-6

Ocean Hygiene Supplies & Packaging Under 15A1 Hurling Cup
Tue, 25 Sep, Venue: Killimor, (Semi Final 2), Kilnadeema-Leitrim 4-11 Killimordaly 2-12

Ocean Hygiene Supplies & Packaging Under 15B Hurling Cup
Tue, 25 Sep, Venue: Ardrahan, (Group 2 playoff), Ardrahan 2-22 Kilconieron 3-14

Ocean Hygiene Supplies & Packaging Under 15B Hurling Shield
Tue, 25 Sep, Venue: Ardrahan, (Semi Final 1), Michael Cusacks 4-8 Pádraig Pearses 0-3
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Kilconieron, (Semi Final 2), Kilconieron 7-18 Mullagh/Kiltormer 7-4

Ocean Hygiene Supplies & Packaging Under 15B1 Hurling Cup
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Gort GAA Grounds, (Semi Final 1), Gort 6-8 Killimor 1-4
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Castledaly, (Semi Final 2), Skehasna-Mountbellew/Moylough 5-11 St Thomas 1-4

Ocean Hygiene Supplies & Packaging Under 15B1 Hurling Shield
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Tonabrocky, (Semi Final 2), Sylane 3-18 Rahoon-Newcastle 2-8

Ocean Hygiene Supplies & Packaging Under 15C Hurling Cup
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Páirc an Chnoic, (Playoff 2), Four Roads 5-8 Mícheál Breathnach 1-3

Ocean Hygiene Supplies & Packaging Under 15C Hurling Shield
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Ballyloughane, (Semi Final 2), Liam Mellows 4-15 Ahascragh/Fohenagh 2-6
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Portumna, (Quarter Final 3), Portumna 7-12 Craughwell 2-6

Intermediate Hurling Championship – Group 1
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Kilbeacanty, (Round 7), Killimor 0-18 Kinvara 0-12
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Castledaly, (Round 7), Kilconieron 1-21 Castlegar 1-13

Intermediate Hurling Championship – Group 2
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Round 5), Oranmore-Maree 1-20 Rahoon-Newcastle 0-16
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Lackagh, (Round 5), Carnmore 2-15 Sylane 1-13
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Carnmore, (Round 5), Meelick-Eyrecourt 0-18 An Spidéal 0-14

WERS Waste U13 Football Division 3 B
Wed, 26 Sep, Venue: Glinsk G.A.A.Pitch, (Round 6), Northern Gaels 6-9 Caltra 1-8

Gullane’s Hotel Junior 1 Hurling Championship – Group 1
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Indreabhán, (Round 3), Mícheál Breathnach 4-18 Salthill-Knocknacarra 0-16

Junior Football Championship
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (Semi Final), Mountbellew/Moylough 2-7 Kilkerrin-Clonberne 0-11

Gullane’s Hotel Junior B Hurling Championship
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Kinvara, (Semi-Final Replay), Ballinderreen 2-11 Oranmore-Maree 0-15

Gullane’s Hotel Junior C1 Hurling Championship
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Ballinderreen, (Semi-Final), Rahoon-Newcastle 0-11 Kilnadeema-Leitrim 0-10

Minor A Championship 
Fri, 28 Sep, Venue: Clonberne, (North Semi Final), Claregalway 3-7 Kilkerrin/Clonberne/Killererin 2-8
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Páirc na bhForbacha, (West Semi Final), Barna 3-15 Moycullen 1-18
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Glenamaddy, (North Semi Final ), Northern Gaels 1-10 Monivea-Abbey 0-5

Minor A Championship West – Group A
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Leitir Móir, (Round 3), Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir 0-8 Oranmore-Maree 0-5

Minor B Championship North – Group B
Thu, 27 Sep, Venue: Mountbellew, (Round 4), Mountbellew/Moylough 2-13 Tuam Stars 2-13

Minor B Championship West 
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Páirc an Chathánaigh, (Round 3), St. James W/O An Cheathrú Rua –
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Clifden, (Round 3), Clifden 0-16 Killannin 2-8

Minor C Championship North 
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Kilconly, (Round 3), Kilconly 4-13 Cortoon Shamrocks 2-12

Minor C Championship West
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Kinvara, (Round 1), An Spidéal 9-14 Kinvara 0-7

Cross street in Galway city to close nightly this week

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Galway Daily news road closure

Cross Street Upper and Lower in Galway city will be closed for three nights this week to facilitate works in the area.

The city council announced Cross Street will be closed from Monday to Wednesday October 1 – 3, from 9pm to 6am each night.

The closure will affect the road from Middle Street to Bridge Street.

Local access will be maintained during the closure, and advance diversion signage will be in place before works commence.

Alternative routes will be signposted for the period of the closure.

GALWAY CAMOGIE: 2018 Galway Daily All-Stars 

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GAlway camogie

This week, Galway Daily’s national polls focus on camogie as we get our followers to help us pick the overall team of the year. 

It’s up to our readers whether they want a pre-dominantly Galway team or whether they want to take the best of around the country to form a dream team.

That being said, we also encourage camogie enthusiasts around the country to get involved and make sure their favourite is in the mix.

While we did do a provisional competition back in April, we decided to start again from scratch as players movement in various different positions would deem it unfair to pigeon hole anyone in just one slot.

That being said, we intend to put our 15 qualifiers into their regular starting place and that’s where our followers come in.

We have selected the 68 players who have impressed us over 2018 and we want your help to bring this number down to 15.  Then we will put those names into a team that we will announced on Thursday (4th October).

https://www.facebook.com/galway.camogie.7/photos/a.673256072723470/1788666897849043/?type=3&theater

There are four goalkeepers, 32 defenders, eight midfielders and 24 attackers and they will be whittled down to the final 15 over the next three days as follows:

Goalkeepers – Monday (one group x four – top three qualify), Tuesday (one group x three – top two qualify), Wednesday (one group x two – winner makes team).   

Defenders – Monday (eight groups x four – top three qualify), Tuesday (six groups x four – top two qualify), Wednesday (three groups x four – top two make team).   

Midfielders – Monday (two groups x four – top three qualify), Tuesday (two groups x three – top two qualify), Wednesday (one group x four – top two make team).   

Attackers – Monday (six groups x four – top three qualify), Tuesday (six groups x three – top two qualify), Wednesday (three groups x four – top two make team).   

The opening round groups will be random draw but on Tuesday and Wednesday, players will be seeded based on your percentage vote.

Galway have 14 nominees (Sarah Healy, Sarah Dervan, Tara Kenny, Roisin Black, Lorraine Ryan, Shauna Healy, Heather Cooney, Niamh McGrath, Niamh Kilkenny, Aoife Donohue, Ailish O’Reilly, Carrie Dolan, Niamh Hanniffy, Caitriona Cormican).

Double All-Ireland champions Cork have the most contenders with 17, followed by Galway (14), Kilkenny (12), Tipperary (6), Dublin (5), Limerick (3), Waterford (3), Kerry (2) while Clare, Down, Meath, Offaly, Roscommon and Wexford have one player each.

So, join us in deciding our team of the year and we’ll update latest scores/results each day.  All ties will be decided by our adjudication committee and we look forward to seeing what 15 players make the final cut on Thursday.

Plans progress for 14 new houses in Loughrea

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Galway daily news Knocknacarra social housing

A decision is due from Galway county council in the next fortnight on whether to grant planning permission for 14 new houses in Loughrea.

Pinza Property Company has applied for permission to build eight semi-detached houses and six townhouses at St. Laurence Fields, Loughrea.

Landscaping works that will be done on the site include providing a public area, children’s play area, and planting native trees and shrubs around the boundary.

The trees will improve the visual impact of the site by masking the boundary wall and prevent any issues with other properties overlooking the area.

Access to the site if the houses would be from the N-66, the gross floor space involved in the project is 1738m².

Under the application submitted, one two-bedroom townhouse will be transferred to the county council under Part V of the Planning and Development Act.

The other semi-detached, and town houses in the development will be a mix of three and four bed properties.

Part V requires that any development of over ten properties must set aside some for social or affordable housing, coming to 10% of the development at most.

Per a request by the council’s Roads & Transportation Section, one proposed pedestrian entrance to the site was removed from the plans.

The planning application was first submitted to Galway county council in late October last year.

In December the council made a request for further information on several areas, which was received this month.

A decision is due from the county council on whether to grant planning permission for the development by October 14.

 

 

 

Galway voters to decide if they want directly elected Mayor

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Galway Daily news Grants available to community groups in Galway City affected by COVID

Local residents will be asked in a plebiscite next year whether they want a directly elected Mayor of Galway with executive powers.

Minister of State for Local Government John Paul Phelan announced that a question will be put to the people of Galway and other cities next year.

A plebiscite has been scheduled to coincide with the main local government elections in May 2019.

Votes will be held in Galway, Cork, Limerick and Waterford, Galway county will also be asked in anticipation of merging the two local authorities in 2021.

If the measure is passed, the directly elected Mayor of Galway would have all the same functions as the current role, but also more executive powers that currently reside with the Chief Executive.

The current Mayor of Galway, Niall McNelis, has no more powers than any other member of the city council.

The issue of directly elected mayors for Dublin is to be referred to a Dublin Citizens’ Assembly in 2019 for more consideration.

The decision to hold a plebiscite about changing the role of Mayor was made at a cabinet meeting last Thursday, September 27.

It arose from a paper prepared by Minister Phelan, “Local Authority Leadership, Governance and Administration” as one of the potential measures to strengthen local government.

A more detailed proposal on the questions to be put to voters in the plebiscite, as well as the specific powers to be given to Mayors, will be prepared in the coming months.

If Galway’s voters do choose to have a directly elected Mayor, legislation will be required to enact the change, which will likely take several months to produce.

The first Mayoral elections could be held by 2020/21.

Galway West TD Hildegarde Naughton and Green Party candidate Eamon Ryan have both expressed their support for the change.

The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been talking up the move to change the role of city mayors, which he included in a letter sent to Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin.

It was one of several measures included in a package to extend the supply and confidence agreement.

But Mr Martin has said the will be no discussions on extending the government until after the budget.

Deputy Naughton says having an elected Mayor of Galway with executive powers will make the local authority more representative of the people.

 

 

Over a quarter of Galway’s buildings are in a high risk zone for sinkholes and subsidence

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Galway Daily news More than a quarter of Galway buildings built in areas at risk of sinkholes

A large amount of the buildings across Galway are in an area that’s at high risk from sinkholes and other subsidence events, a location intelligence software company has found.

Using its risk assessment tool Perilfinder, Gamma claims that more than a quarter of Galway’s structures are in a high risk zone for subsidence events.

Subsidence occurs when the earth sinks unexpectedly beneath our feet, often destroying buildings and infrastructure.

Sinkholes are one of the most dramatic examples of subsidence, and the lack of warning before one opens up can make them highly dangerous.

According to the Engineer’s Journal Clare and Roscommon were also identified as being vulnerable, with more than 15% of buildings in a high risk zone.

Just last week, a GAA pitch in Monaghan was destroyed by a sinkhole, leading Gamma to identify what other areas were at risk.

CEO of Gamma Fergal O’Neill said “Sinkholes are extreme cases of subsidence and they are rare in Ireland. However, the consequences can be devastating.”

“Thankfully, the recent land collapse on a GAA pitch in Co Monaghan didn’t result in any injuries; however, the sports field was damaged, the school had to be evacuated and surrounding roads were closed.

“Situations like this can cause significant damage and people can end up seriously hurt,” he added.

While Galway is an extreme example, overall Gamma found that sinkholes aren’t a major threat to most of Ireland.

Wexford and Wicklow have just one percent of their buildings in an area at serious risk.

Across Ireland less than five percent of structure are built within an area that’s in danger from sinkholes.

“Subsidence is more common and it can affect all kinds of buildings, resulting in costly repairs,” Fergal O’Neill said.

“The key, therefore, is prevention. This curated Irish data can be used by organisations, including insurance companies and local authorities, to assess existing threats and lower the risk.”

 

President Higgins still getting €19,000 NUI Galway pension while in office

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Galway Daily news President Higgins attending James Joyce anniversary event in Rahoon

President Michael D Higgins has continued to draw his pension from NUI Galway of €19,000 while he has been in office.

It was widely reported during the 2011 election that Michael D would surrender all pensions he was entitled to, including that of an NUI Galway professor, while he was in office.

The president’s spokesperson has confirmed for the first time that he has continued to take his pension from the university, the Sunday Times reports.

President Higgins was a lecturer in sociology and politics at NUI Galway, either full-time or part-time, for many years until he resigned from the role in 2001.

Since becoming President in 2011, he has not drawn any pension from his time as a TD or government minister.

Higgins is paid a presidential salary of just under a quarter of a million euro after continuing with the voluntary pay cut that President MacAleese brought in.

The presidential salary has been a topic of contention in this election with multiple other candidates for the office like Sean Gallagher, Joan Freeman, and Peter Casey asked by Galway city council is they thought the president was overpaid.

Casey and Freeman have both criticised the €317,000 allowance made to the President for entertainment, while independent candidate Gavin Duffy has called for a retroactive audit.

Bertie Ahern raised the discretionary allowance in 1998 while he was Taoiseach from £50,000 (€63,000) to £250,000.

At a recent meeting of the Public Accounts Committee Galway West TD Catherine Connolly questioned the means by which the finances of Áras an Uachtarain are handled.

The Independent TD asked why, up until this year, there had never been an internal auditor of the President’s Establishment in the history of the state.

A spokesperson for President Higgins’ re-election campaign has said they expect to spend in the region of €394,000.

It was added that €100,000 of this will come from the President’s savings and that he does not intend to take any corporate donations.

Senator Joan Freeman, who received endorsements from Galway city and county councils, said that two businessmen have loaned her €130,000 to fund her campaign.

The vast majority of that, €120,000, is from former president of Herbalife Des Walsh.

Freeman said that Walsh contacted her after seeing her on the Late Late Show in January and later €43,000 towards Solace House, the new branch of Pieta House she has opened in New York.

Whoever is President after October will take home a slightly reduced salary of €247,680, though some candidates have said they will not accept the full amount.

Peter Casey has said that he will give his salary to a local council to donate to a non-profit.

While Sinn Féin’s candidate Liadh Ní Riada has said that she will only take a ministerial salary of €163,000.

 

NUI Galway study finds startling ‘diversity gap’ in primary school teachers

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Galway Daily news Almost 1,000 Ukrainian pupils enrolled in Galway schools

Primary school teachers in Ireland are overwhelmingly white and catholic according to a new study by NUI Galway.

Dr Manuela Heniz and Dr Elaine Keane from NUIG have carried out the first ever comprehensive study of primary school teacher’s backgrounds.

They found that 99% of people who responded to their survey identified as a settled white person.

This is out of line with the census which found that more than one in ten people in Ireland identify as being of a non-Irish nationality.

While 13% of the population speak a language other than English or Irish at home.

The number of non-Irish residents has risen from 5.8% of the population in 2002 to 11.6% in the 2016 census, but that is almost completely absent from the teaching body.

Dr Keane and Heinz said the goal of their study was to “promote a diverse and inclusive teaching profession in Ireland by informing policy makers and educational practitioners about the current ‘diversity gap’ between pupil and teacher populations.”

They believe that a more diverse teaching population would be of great benefit to the education of Irish children.

But they feel that there are barriers which, “Discourage or prevent individuals from underrepresented groups from considering or pursuing teaching careers in Ireland.”

The lack of diversity in primary school teachers went beyond just race and nationality, the study found.

Less than a fifth of people seeking a qualification for primary school teaching were male.

And 90% of primary level teachers identify as Roman Catholic, with only 5% saying they are non-religious.

This is out of step with the general population which is 78% Catholic and 10% non-religious.

The study challenges educators and policymakers to consider what barriers might be stopping people from minority backgrounds from going into education, or progressing in teaching careers.

Possible causes identified include the culture and hiring practices of schools, financial issues such as the cost of living and education,and the fact that many primary schools still have a Catholic ethos.

Dr Heinz said, “For many students who are refugees, have certain learning difficulties, or have come from abroad and did not speak English when they enrolled in school, the door to primary teaching is closed early.”

“The predominantly denominational, and mostly Catholic, Irish primary school and initial teacher education system may act as a further deterrent for people who do not share the religious beliefs and values espoused by the great majority of primary schools as well as colleges of education.”

 

 

Leathanach GoFundMe bunaithe ar son Ionad Pobail d’Inis Meáin

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Tá leathanach GoFundMe bunaithe ar son Ionad Pobail d’Inis Meáin.

Bunaíodh Comhlacht Forbartha Inis Meáin ag deireadh 2016 mar eagraíocht carthanachta chun an t-oileán a chur chun cinn, chun seirbhísí a chinntiú, chun an teanga a chaomhnú, chun maoiniú a mhealladh agus chun saol níos fearr a bhaint amach do mhuintir an oileáin.

“Faoi láthair, táimid ag obair gan ionad, gan oifig.

“Le deireanas, táimid tar éis an seanionad tumadóireachta a thógáil ar láimh agus táimid chun sin a athchóiriú. Tá plean againn oifigí CFIM a chur ann. Bheadh oifig fáilte ann, seomraí cruinnithe, seomraí ranga, deascanna te le leathanbhanda scioptha agus spás oscailte le haghaidh teaspántas do chultúr & stair an oileáin.

“Tá Roinn na Gaeltachta tar éis athchóiriú an fhoirgnimh seo a chur isteach sa bPlean Forbartha Náisiúnta agus tá súil againn go dtosnófar ar an obair níos déanaí i mbliana nó go luath in 2019.

“Agus daonra 160 ar an oileán, ní bheidh sé éasca cistí dílse 20% de €300,000 a ardú chun an foirgneamh a chur faoi lán seoil arís.”

Beifear fíorbhuíoch do chuile dhuine atá sásta cabhrú leis an feachtas seo agus más mian leat deontas a thabhairt is féidir é a dhéanamh tríd an leathanach GoFundMe anseo.

Moycullen bypass project moves forward as engineers chosen

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Galway Daily news Roadworks to disrupt traffic near Portumna on Tuesday

Progress on the Moycullen bypass has taken a step forward this week with the appointment of engineers for the project.

Galway county council has chosen RPS Consulting Engineers to finalise designs for the N59 bypass.

The lands for the Moycullen bypass have already been acquired and  fenced off in preparation for works to commence.

According to Galway West TD Sean Kyne, construction on the bypass is expected being until next year.

The bypass project was first signed off on in November 2012.

It will entail a single carriageway road going around Moycullen village for 4.3km.

In late 2013 the scheme was split into two separate projects.

There’s the bypass, and a road widening project on the N59 alignment which has since been completed.

Deputy Kyne said that when completed the bypass project will improve accessibility on the N59 from Galway to Clifden, and improve traffic in the local area.

 

Oral hearing to be held for Mountbellew sewerage scheme CPO

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Galway Daily news Oral hearing scheduled on Mountbellew sewerage scheme compulsory purchase order

An Bord Pleanála is holding an oral hearing on the Mountbellew sewerage scheme’s compulsory purchase order next month.

Irish Water lodged a compulsory purchase order with An Bord Pleanála in July under the Housing Act.

However objections were raised against the CPO with the planning authority.

An oral hearing on the CPO is scheduled to be held on October 25 at 10am.

It will take place at the Shearwater Hotel in Marina Point, Ballinasloe.

A decision is due from An Bord Pleanála on whether to grant the compulsory purchase order by November 11.

Galway’s newest restaurant Merrow opens at Pálás cinema

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Galway Daily life & style Merrow restaurant opens at Pálás cinema

The newest addition to Galway’s food scene, Merrow restaurant, has opened at the Pálás cinema this week.

Taking its name from the mermaids of Irish legend, Merrow has a seasonal menu made from locally sourced ingredients.

Head Chef Liga Jarovoja includes some subtle nods to his native Latvia and eastern Europe in his menus.

But the food is still inspired by the West of Ireland at heart.

Taking that locally-sourced ethos to heart, much of what goes into the food at Merrow is foraged from the wilderness of the nearby coast and countryside.

Merrow reunites Liga with his sous-chef Bronagh Beattie, a partnership that you can just taste when you try their food

“Bronagh and I became great friends while working in Dublin a few years ago,” said Jarovoja, who also worked at the acclaimed Ard Bia restaurant nearby.

“Working with someone with whom you share the same work ethic and passion is a dream job.”

Sitting on the ground floor of a cinema, Merrow offers everything from just a coffee for people waiting for a movie, to full three course meals.

Breakfast typically starts off with the likes of oat and seed granola with yoghurt and fruit compote or creamy mushrooms with poached egg and toast.

Lunch features Merrow’s much ordered Seafood Chowder with brown bread or more substantial dishes like Hake with chorizo, potato and lemon aïoli.

The new menu is a comforting proposition for the dark nights ahead; confit duck with figs, rocket and pomegranate salad or an Angus Steak with mushroom Wellington, chard and jus.

Finish with the now signature must-eat: a dish of chocolate, popped corn and caramel that is a sophisticated nod to the restaurant’s cinematic setting.

On top of the food there’s a carefully curated menu of cocktails, spirits, craft beers, and wines available.

Andrew Lowe of Element Pictures said: “We are delighted to be now launching Merrow led by the brilliant Liga Jarovoja and Bronagh Beattie and their able team.”

“Their talent, skill and passion will deliver an amazing dining experience and immeasurably enhance a night out at Pálás for Galwegians and visitors alike.”

Public meeting on helping Galway entrepreneurs find their feet

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Galway Daily news Public meeting to help Galway entrepreneurs

Galway Rural Development is holding the latest in a series of workshops to support entrepreneurs in Rosscahill next month.

The ‘Business & Employer Support Network’ events provide start-ups, entrepreneurs, and existing businesses in Galway with information about supports available to them.

The next event is on in Brigit’s Garden, Rosscahill on October 10.

Linda Ford, a Business Advisor & Personal Performance Coach and Trainer will be the guest speaker.

Over the past 15 years in her role Linda has helped hundreds of people set up a business and achieve their professional goals.

Galway Local Enterprise will also be there to tell people about the information, services, and training opportunities they have to offer.

This event is meant to cover Oughterard, Moycullen, and the surrounding area, but all are welcome to attend.

Galway has highest number of farm deaths this year as HSA launches safety campaign

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Galway Daily news €20.6 million in ANC payments issued to Galway farmers

Galway has had the highest number of farm deaths in Ireland so far this year as the Health and Safety Authority launches a new campaign highlighting safe working practices for farmers.

Three people have lost their lives in farming incidents in Galway so far this year out of 16 in total around the country.

Two people have been killed on farms in Tipperary, and farm deaths have been recorded in 11 other counties this year.

In July Kieran Mullins (73) lost his life when he was struck by a tractor while working in a field in Gort.

Just a week earlier, 54 year old Patricia Newell was killed by cattle on her farm in Headford at the beginning of Farm Safety Week.

And back in April Chrissie Treacy (75) died in a farm accident in Portumna when she was struck by an agricultural vehicle.

The Irish Examiner reports that starting next week the HSA is carrying out a fortnight of farm inspections to ensure farmers are carrying out work safely.

Farming continues to be one of the most dangerous areas to work in, with 31 farming related deaths recorded in 2017.

Of those, 25 were in the Republic, while another six people were killed in Northern Ireland.

According to the HSA while only 6% of the population works in agriculture, it can frequently account for up to half of all workplace deaths.

Seven of the people killed this year were hit by a tractor or other agricultural vehicle.

A further five deaths involved farm animals, with the rest being caused by slurry, timber, machinery, or a fall from height.

 

 

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