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More than 80 employers will be looking to hire at GMIT’s careers fair next week

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Briain Kelly
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Galway Daily news Over 80 employers coming to GMIT careers fair next week

More than 80 employers and organisation, including multinational giants, will be showcasing opportunities for graduates at GMIT’s Careers Fair next week.

The Careers Fair is a chance for final year students and graduates, and other members of the public, to look at emerging trends in the jobs market.

They can speak to representatives of new and existing companies about what skills they’re looking for in graduates.

Many of the companies attending will be looking to hire skilled candidates on the day, so dress sharp and keep a good CV on hand.

This year’s fair has attracted a slew of new companies like Amazon, Aerogen, Agritech, Biomedical Research, ESB, Regeneron, Ryanair, and Sidero.

Bridie Killoran, Head of the Careers Service at GMIT said, “It is so rewarding to talk to final year students about all the exciting opportunities that are available to them now compared to five years ago.”

“Employers seek GMIT graduates because they believe they have the necessary skills, adaptability and knowledge to take their place within their organisations.”

Bridie said most of the students coming out of GMIT land on their feet, “In 2017, 92% of our graduates were either in employment or further study six months after graduating.”

As well as meeting with exhibitors the day will involve CV Clinics, guidance on emerging job markets, and information on postgraduate studies or volunteering opportunities.

The full list of exhibitors who’ll be attending next Monday can be found here.

“It is also great to see many of the same companies return each year including the ABP Food Group, Aldi, Cisco, Ericsson, Fidelity Investments, Kepak, Lidl, Linesight, Siteminder, and many more,” Bridie added.

The GMIT Careers Fair willtake place next Monday, October 1 from 12pm to 3pm.

 

Cúrsa MA nua in OÉ Gaillimh ag dul ar aghaidh le duine amháin ar an gcúrsa

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Sheila Ní Bheaglaoich
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Galway Daily news International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor

Tá Cúrsa MA nua in Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh ag dul ar aghaidh le duine amháin cláraithe ar an gcúrsa.

Ceithre mhí ó shin d’fhógraíodh go mbeadh cúrsa MA nua á chur ar fáil ag Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge in Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh agus a bheas ag tosnú i Mí Mheán Fhomhair.

Ag an am fógraíodh go mbeadh 15 áit le fáil ar an gcúrsa, ach thosaigh an MA nua, MA Cleachtas Gairmiúl ar an 13ú Mhéan Fhomhair agus duine amháin cláraithe don gcúrsa.

Seo mar a bhí le rá ag Aodh Ó Coileán, duine de na teagascóirí ar an gcúrsa,

“Is duine amháin a thosaigh ar an MA (Cleachtas Gairmiúil sna Meáin), Déardaoin, 13 Meán Fómhair 2018.

“Bhí triúr le tosnú, thit iarrthóir amháin amach cúpla lá roimh an tús mar gheall ar chúsrsaí sláinte. D’éirigh iarrthóir  eile as an oiche roimhré ar chursaí pearsanta. Ba chúis díomá dúinn é sin ach cinneadh dul ar aghaidh leis an gcúrsa i mbliana.”

Labhair Aodh freisin maidir leis an easpa fógraíocht a bhí ann maidir leis an MA nua.

“Ní raibh an MA nua fógraithe i bhfad agus ní déanadh mórán margaíochta air go dtí seo. Cuirtear béim anseo ar thimthriall margaíochta na hOllscoile agus bhíomar beagán deireanach ag dul i mbun margaíochta ar an MA nua don bhliain acadúil 2018/19.

“Is iondúil a thosnaítear i mí Mheán Fómhair na bliana roimhe – Meán Fómhair 2017 sa chás seo.”

Ar an Aoine bhí Meamram Comhthuisceana sínithe idir OÉ Gaillimh agus RTÉ chun clár nua MA (Cleachtas Gairmiúil sna Meáin) a chur ar fáil, le béim ar an bhfoghlaim phraiticbhunaithe trí mheán na Gaeilge i stiúideonna éagsúla de chuid RTÉ.

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Dee Forbes, Ceannasaí RTÉ and An tOllamh Ciarán ó hÓgartaigh, Uachtarán OÉ Gaillimh ag siniú Meamram Comhthuisceana idir OÉ Gaillimh agus RTÉ chun clár nua MA (Cleachtas Gairmiúil sna Meáin) a chur ar fáil, le béim ar an bhfoghlaim phraiticbhunaithe trí mheán na Gaeilge i stiúideonna éagsúla de chuid RTÉ

 

The Residence Hotel, an oasis of comfort and style in the heart of Galway

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Briain Kelly
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Galway Daily life & style enjoys all the modern comforts in style at the Residence Hotel in the heart of Galway

Tucked away in the heart of Galway’s Latin Quarter, the Residence Hotel offers stylish, comfort focused accommodation with the life of the city just outside the front door.

Once a Carmelite Convent built in the 16th century, the boutique style Residence Hotel recalls its past with handsome wooden interiors out front and high ceilings patterned with a starry night.

While twenty individually designed rooms are equipped to the modern standards a tourist would expect.

Free high-speed wifi, 42-inch Samsung Smart TVs with easy access to your Netflix, and USB wall sockets for charging devices are some of the amenities available.

Bedrooms at The Residence Hotel

The small number of rooms relative to other hotels lets staff at the Residence Hotel make sure each guest is well looked after.

The modern amenities are matched by a stylish decor that calls to mind modern art or a high end club more than it does a holy order.

Bedrooms are decorated with beautiful paintings and photographic art inspired by pop-culture and calling to mind iconic moments in film and music.

Guests can also make use of the room’s Nespresso machine, or go for a grander touch of class with the in-room champagne service, from an exclusive partnership with Luc-Belaire Champagne.

Enjoy an in-room champagne service with ultra modern amenities

Sitting right on Quay Street, you only have to open your window to soak in the sounds of the city, like Galway’s famed community of buskers bringing music to the streets.

Less than a minute’s walk in any direction you can find yourself at any number of Galway’s cultural and artistic hotspots.

The Palas arthouse cinema, the Spanish Arch, the Mick Lally theatre, Galway city museum, or the pubs and clubs that bring evenings in Galway to life.

But don’t worry that the city’s night-life will keep you up, a double layer of windows does the trick of blocking out the noise for sleepers who like things quiet.

1520 Bar

Guests at the Residence Hotel don’t have to look far for an inviting place to sit and enjoy a meal and a drink.

Attached to the hotel is the 1520 bar; step from an ultra modern setting into this pub which has a somewhat more old-fashioned look, but holds on to that energetic vibe.

Your eye will certainly never get bored as every surface is covered with an array of posters and oddities that could be the life’s collection of a world explorer.

1520 Bar and Restaurant

Enjoy a cold pint and some gourmet pub food with your friends at the spacious tables out front, served from noon to 8pm every day.

There’s classics like Prime Sirloin Steak, and the 1520 burger; good Irish home food like lamb stew, or bangers and mash.

And what’s the point of eating on the Atlantic coast unless you’re going to try out the freshly caught mussels, clam & prawn linguini, or the creamy Galway Bay seafood chowder.

In the evenings the Latin Quarter’s spark finds its way inside these doors with a live DJ, and lots of room for dancing when Galway’s talented local musicians take to the bandstand.

Music at 1520

If you prefer a few quiet drinks with your mates away from the bustle out front, the ‘Penny Bar’ at the back has snug little spots with comfy chairs that are great to relax and just enjoy the evening.

The Residence Hotel is a great option for tourists and locals who want to enjoy a bit of luxury, with all of Galway offerings of music, culture, and night life right at their feet.

 

Sponsored by the Connacht Hospitality Group

TUAM and DISTRICT Sports Notes (Tuesday, 25th September 2018)

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Darren Kelly
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Daithi King
Corofin Captain Micheál Lundy with his nephew Daithí King.

Covering local sports news in Tuam and the surrounding areas including Abbeyknockmoy, Claremorris, Corofin, Dunmore, Kilconly, Sylane and Others.

Details of upcoming and recent events will be online at 5pm every Tuesday.   

 

Tuam AC Juveniles 

The cross-country season kicked off over the weekend with the Castlegar Open Cross-Country event taking place in Doughiska. Seven teams from the club participated in the 4 x 500m relay events with numerous wins for the club in each age category.

A number of the club’s members also participated in the 2k event. This event, which was enjoyed by all those who participated, prepares athletes for the upcoming County XC Finals which take place on Sunday 7th October (Even Ages) in the Palace Fields in Tuam.

Any member who is hoping to participate at these finals should notify the club’s competition secretary, Marie Moynihan, this week.

Best wishes to all the club coaches who are participating in the Hell and Back fundraiser for a Community Sports Facility in Tuam. They leave for Kilruddery Estate, Bray, Co. Wicklow, on Saturday morning.

Sincere thanks to the management and fitness instructors at Coral Leisure who have been a huge support to all those taking part in this event.

They have trained many of the participants throughout the summer months in the form of Bootcamp classes which were held three times per week in the Palace Fields. If you would like to support this fundraising venture, please contact Julie on 087 2990820. 

Club training times: Ages U7 and U8 (born 2012 and 2011): St. Jarlath’s College, 6.30-7.20pm (commencing Monday 1st October). €2/session. All children must be at least 6 years of age to be able to register with the club.

U9-U18: Wednesday 6.30-7.30pm; Friday 4.00-5.00pm; Sunday 10-11am. All sessions will take place in the Palace Fields in preparation for the upcoming cross-country season. €2/session.

 

Tuam Golf Club 

Galway Hooper Dolan      23/09/2018 

1.PJ Murphy (22) 42pts 
2.Michael Casserly (19) 37pts.
Gross:John Bodkin (5) 25gpts
3.Gerry Cunningham (23) 36pts
CSS:35pts

Results ladies :23/9/18 sponsor Icon Hair.

1st Ann Treacy (19) 35 pts 2nd Fionnula Walsh (24) 33 pts B/D  3rd Jackie Cullen (16) 33 pts 4th Siobhan Joyce (21) 32 pts B/D   CSS 35pts

 

Abbeyknockmoy Hurling 

Great weekend for our U15 team who defeated Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry in the County B semi-final yesterday by 1-15 to 2-9. With the county final to come they are now guaranteed A1 hurling next year. Well done lads. They had beaten Kilconieron last week by 1-15 to 2-7.  

Also promoted were our U-12’s who won their divisional league final yesterday and came home from Donegal with the shield win. 

Senior team are fixed to play Ardrahan at 3pm this Saturday in Kenny Park, Athenry. Best of luck to the lads. 

Lotto Numbers 17 Sep: 8, 10, 17, 32. 

No Winner. 2 x Match 3: Jason Burke, Eimear Geraghty. 

Lucky Dip: Frank Boyle. Thanks to all for supporting us in our lotto. 

Play online at: www.abbeyknockmoy.gaa.ie/club-lotto. You can purchase 10, 25 or 52 draws. 

€2 per line or 3 for €5 in normal envelopes in the various pubs and shops in the parish. 

There is a golf classic fundraiser for the Galway senior hurling training fund on Thursday 27th and Friday 28th of September in Portumna Golf club. 

Teams of four €200, food on the course, spot prizes on the day and the best GAA club top ranked team will receive a special GAA prize. 

If anyone wants to enter a team, sponsor a tee box at €50 or give any support it would be greatly appreciated. 

The hurlers have given us massive enjoyment over last few years and would be great to show our support not only on the big days but in preparation for next year also. 

Any questions feel free to call Declan on 086 815 9309 

The sympathy of the club goes to Sinead Kelly and Johnny, Portumna on the death of her mother Ceila Keane.

 

Dunmore MacHales LGFA 

Our U6, U8 & U10 girls have now finished for the season. Many thanks to all of the trainers and helpers involved this year who gave so freely of their time and gave the girls a great start to their footballing careers! Many thanks to Killererin also for a very enjoyable blitz last weekend. 

Our U12 girls play county final next Saturday vs St. Brendan’s of Ballygar. Time and venue not known yet, keep an eye on fb for more details.  Best of luck to all involved. 

Our Senior ladies were defeated by Corofin at the weekend and now play Caltra in the Shield B Final of the championship on October 7th. Best of luck to the ladies and management. 

Well done to Caoimhe O Rourke & Jodie Scarriff who were out right winners with Eastern Stars in the U15 development.  Also, well done Amy Canny on the Northern Stars team. Thanks to all who organised a great day in Monivea.

 

Corofin GAA 

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 2017: 

Congratulations to our seniors who have qualified for the senior football championship quarter-final having defeated St James’ by 0-15 to 1-8, played in Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon.  This game also doubled as the 2017 division 1 league final.

This win brings us to four-in-a-row league titles. Well done to captain, Micheál Lundy and the team.

We have been drawn to play Caherlistrane in the championship quarter-final on either Saturday or Sunday of this weekend.  As ever we thank you for your support in Pearse Stadium and ask for your on-going support in the next game.

JUNIORS LOSE OUT: 

Hard luck to our Junior A team who were defeated by Pádraig Pearses  in the North Board final played in Barnaderg on Saturday. This was an excellent game of football with the teams tied at 1-5 each at half time and level again at full time 2-13 each.

However, Pearses went on to win by 3-19 to 2-16 in extra time. The scoreline does not reflect the closeness of the game even in extra time as with time almost up we were down by 2 points and had a chance of a goal.  This was denied and Pearses went upfield to score 1-1 without reply.

Conor Creaven and team captain, Alan O’Donovan, scored the Corofin goals. Well done to all the players involved with this panel and their dedicated mentors.  The team played excellent football throughout the campaign and gave us great entertainment in all their games.

SYMPATHY: 
The Club offers its sympathy to the families and friends of Padraic Connolly, Dublin, uncle of Patrick Connolly and Mary Langan, Clough; Hannah Tarsnane, New Jersey, USA, sister of Eddie Collins, Caherhugh; and Bridget Duffy (née Ward, Anbally), Barnaboy, Turloughmore; mother of Tom Duffy, Tavanagh.

May they rest in peace.

LOTTO: 
No winner of lotto jackpot and no match 3. Numbers drawn 9, 10, 27, 28. Seller’s prize John Coen. Next week’s jackpot is €8,000 and draw in Club Office.

 

If your club or society has any information you want to share, please contact sport@www.galwaydaily.com with news/results/reports/events/pictures etc.  You name it, we want it!  And anything received before 10pm the previous Monday night will be included.

GLENAMADDY and DISTRICT Sports Notes (Tuesday, 25th September 2018)

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Darren Kelly
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Glen Celtic AFC
Glen Celtic AFC's under 7 Champions and Europa League Players

Covering local sports news in Glenamaddy and the surrounding areas including Kilkerrin and others.

 

Glenamaddy/Williamstown Ladies GAA 

Congratulations to our Intermediate Panel and Management who had a good win away to Milltown at the weekend.  Final score 2-9 to 2-2. We now play Menlough/Skehana in Shield Final.

Well done to our young players who took part in U8/U10 Blitz in Killererin last weekend.

Many thanks to Management and all who helped out on the day

The Club wishes to congratulate Heather Joyce, former player, on the occasion of her marriage to Jonathan Mc Mahon.  We wish them a long life of health and happiness.

Welcome to our French visitors from Guiscriff who are celebrating 25 years town twinning with Glenamaddy. Congratulations to Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project on their successful book launch at the weekend.  Sincere sympathies to Mary Gannon on the death of her Aunt Carmel Martin.

May she Rest In Peace.

 

Glen Celtic AFC 

Senior team play Ballymoe B team at 11am on Sunday next in Ballymoe. All support welcome.

Well done to all U7 Champions and Europa team players and coaches who had a great day at the RDYSL Blitz in Shiven last weekend.  The season certainly ended on a high for these young boys as there was lots of skill, a good few goals and medals all on display.

Don’t forget to put the 12th October in your diary for Glen Celtic fund-raising quiz night in Jim Petes in Glenamaddy.

Glen Celtic AFC
Glen Celtic AFC’s under 7 Champions and Europa League Players

 

Kilkerrin United 

It was with great sorrow that we learned last Wednesday morning of the sad passing of Carmel Martin, Derreen. Carmel was a great supporter of Kilkerrin United for many years and will be sadly missed by so many within the club and parish.

Sincerest sympathies are extended to Bernie, Jennifer, Denice and the extended Martin & Rushe families. As a mark of respect all club activities and matches scheduled for last week were postponed.

God bless Carmel, rest in peace. 

 

Details of upcoming and recent events will be online at 4.30pm every Tuesday.   

If your club or society has any information you want to share, please contact sport@www.galwaydaily.com with news/results/reports/events/pictures etc.  You name it, we want it!  And anything received before 10pm the previous Monday night will be included.

GALWAY GAA – Fixtures: (25th September – 2nd October 2018)

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Darren Kelly
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GAA Fixtures

Junior B Football Championship

Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (North Final), Menlough V Headford 15:00,  

Under 15A1 Hurling Shield

Wed, 26 Sep, Venue: Duggan Park , (Final), Castlegar V Carnmore 18:30,  

U12 Hurling Group 3 Cup

Thu, 27 Sep, Venue: Duggan Park , (Final), Gort V Kinvara 18:30,  

U12 Hurling Group 5 Cup

Thu, 27 Sep, Venue: Duggan Park , (Final Replay), Ahascragh/Fohenagh V St Dominics 19:30,  

U12 Football Group 4

Tue, 25 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Shield Final), Salthill-Knocknacarra V Moycullen 18:00,  

Cahill Cup 

Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (Final), Williamstown V An Fhairche – Clonbur 17:00, 

Senior A Hurling Championship – Group 1
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 5), Kilnadeema-Leitrim V Liam Mellows 15:30,
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Round 5), St Thomas V Castlegar 15:30,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Round 5), Craughwell V Tommy Larkins 12:00,

Senior A Hurling Championship – Group 2
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Round 5), Loughrea V Gort 13:30,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 5), Cappataggle V Sarsfields 13:30,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Round 5), Mullagh V Portumna 13:30,

Senior B Hurling Championship – Group 1
Fri, 28 Sep, Venue: Duggan Park , (Round 5), Ballinderreen V Killimordaly 19:00,
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Round 5), Turloughmore V Ahascragh/Fohenagh 15:30,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 5), Clarinbridge V Beagh 15:00,

Senior B Hurling Championship – Group 2
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 5), Ardrahan V Abbeyknockmoy 15:00,
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Round 5), Pádraig Pearses V Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry 17:00,
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Round 5), St Mary’s GAA Athenry V Moycullen 17:00,

U16 Football Division 1
Tue, 25 Sep, Venue: Westside, (Div 1 W Playoff), St Michael’s V Moycullen 18:15,

Under 15A Hurling Shield
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Athenry, (Semi Final 1), St Mary’s GAA Athenry V Moycullen 11:00,
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Oranmore, (Semi Final 2), Oranmore-Maree V Sarsfields 12:00,

Under 15A1 Hurling Cup
Tue, 25 Sep, Venue: Killimor, (Semi Final 2), Killimordaly V Kilnadeema-Leitrim 18:30,
Mon, 01 Oct, Venue: Cappataggle, (Semi Final 1), Cappataggle V Kinvara 17:45,

Under 15B Hurling Cup
Tue, 25 Sep, Venue: Ardrahan, (Group 2 playoff), Ardrahan V Kilconieron 18:00,

Under 15B1 Hurling Cup
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Gort GAA Grounds, (Semi Final 1), Gort V Killimor 11:00,
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Castledaly, (Semi Final 2), St Thomas V Skehasna-Mountbellew/Moylough 11:00,

Under 15B1 Hurling Shield
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Tonabrocky, (Semi Final 2), Rahoon-Newcastle V Sylane 11:00,

Under 15C Hurling Cup
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Páirc an Chnoic, (Playoff 2), Mícheál Breathnach V Four Roads 11:00,

Under 15C Hurling Shield
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Ballyloughane, (Semi Final 2), Liam Mellows V Ahascragh/Fohenagh 11:00,
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Portumna, (Quarter Final 3), Portumna V Craughwell 11:00,

U14 Football Division 1
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Corofin GAA Pitch , (Div 1 A Shield Semi-Final), Corofin V Ballinasloe 11:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Cregg, (Div 1 B Shield Semi-Final), Annaghdown V Mountbellew/Moylough 11:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Dunmore, (Div 1 B Shield Semi-Final), Dunmore MacHales V Barna 11:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Oranmore, (Div 1 B Championship Semi-Final), Oranmore-Maree V Tuam Stars 11:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Baile Doite Pitch & Clubhouse, (Div 1 B Championship Semi-Final), Moycullen V Monivea-Abbey 11:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: The Priarie, (Div 1 A Championship Semi – Final), Salthill-Knocknacarra V Killannin 11:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Mervue, (Div 1 A Championship Semi – Final), St. James V Claregalway 18:00,

U14 Football Division 2
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Kilconly, (Div 2 B Quarter Final), Kilconly V Mícheál Breathnach 11:30,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Clifden, (Div 2 A Shield Semi-Final), Clifden V Headford 11:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Clonberne, (Div 2 A Shield Semi-Final), Kilkerrin-Clonberne V Craughwell 11:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Páirc an Chathánaigh, (Div 2 B Shield Semi-Final), An Cheathrú Rua V Loughrea Gaelic Football 11:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Westside, (Div 2 A Championship Semi-Final), St Michael’s V Clarinbridge 11:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: An Spideal, (Div 2 A Championship Semi-Final), An Spidéal V Oughterard 11:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Carna, (Div 2 B Championship Semi-Final), Carna-Caiseal/Na Piarsaigh V Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir 11:00,

U14 Football Division 3
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Kilconnell, (Championship Semi-Final), St Gabriel’s V Northern Gaels 11:00,

Intermediate Hurling Championship – Group 1
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Ballinderreen, (Round 7), Kilbeacanty V Annaghdown 15:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Castledaly, (Round 7), Kilconieron V Castlegar 15:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Gort, (Round 7), Killimor V Kinvara 15:00,

Intermediate Hurling Championship – Group 2
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Carnmore, (Round 5), An Spidéal V Meelick-Eyrecourt 12:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Round 5), Rahoon-Newcastle V Oranmore-Maree 12:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Lackagh, (Round 5), Carnmore V Sylane 12:00,

U13 Football Division 3 B
Wed, 26 Sep, Venue: Glinsk G.A.A.Pitch, (Round 6), Northern Gaels V Caltra 18:30,

Junior 1 Hurling Championship – Group 1
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Páirc an Chnoic, (Round 3), Mícheál Breathnach V Salthill-Knocknacarra 16:30,

Junior Football Championship
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (Semi Final), Kilkerrin-Clonberne V Mountbellew/Moylough 13:30,

Junior B Hurling Championship 
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Kinvara, (Semi-Final Replay), Oranmore-Maree V Ballinderreen 15:00,

Junior C1 Hurling Championship 
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Castledaly, (Semi-Final), Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry V Gort 16:30,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Gort, (Semi-Final), Rahoon-Newcastle V Kilnadeema-Leitrim 16:30,

Minor A Championship 
Fri, 28 Sep, Venue: Clonberne, (North Semi Final), Kilkerrin/Clonberne/Killererin V Claregalway 20:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Páirc na bhForbacha, (West Semi Final), Barna V Moycullen 15:00,
Sun, 30 Sep, Venue: Glenamaddy, (North Semi Final ), Northern Gaels V Monivea-Abbey 13:00,

Minor B Championship North – Group B
Thu, 27 Sep, Venue: Mountbellew, (Round 4), Mountbellew/Moylough V Tuam Stars 19:30,

Minor B Championship West 
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Clifden, (Round 3), Clifden V Killannin 11:30,
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Páirc an Chathánaigh, (Round 3), An Cheathrú Rua V St. James 11:30,

Minor C Championship North 
Sat, 29 Sep, Venue: Kilconly, (Round 3), Kilconly V Cortoon Shamrocks 17:00,

RUGBY: Galwegians and Ballinasloe Among Six Connacht Internationals 

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Darren Kelly
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Ireland Women Squad

The Ireland Women’s Squad for the November Test matches against the USA and England has been announced and head coach Adam Griggs has included six Connacht internationals including two uncapped players. 

They are Beibhinn Parsons and Aoibheann Reilly, co-captains and key players in the Connacht Under-18s’ historic Interpro trophy win this month. The four other players are from Galwegians – Laura Feely, Nicole Fowley, Nichola Fryday and Edel McMahon.

Ireland host the USA in Donnybrook on November 18th before travelling to Twickenham to meet England six days later.

“The coaching group are really excited to name this side for the November series,” said Griggs to assembled media at the squad announcement.  “We are up against two good teams and it’s a good chance to blood new talent and get in preparation ahead of the Six Nations.

“This year we have included three development players in the panel. They are going to be fully immersed in the squad with an eye on fast tracking their development and making sure in a year or two they will be ready to go at international level.

“In saying that, when they come in to compete with the other players in the squad, if they are doing their job well, they have every chance of being selected.”

IRELAND WOMEN’S Squad (2018 November Tests (USA & England)): 

Enya Breen (Bantry Bay/Munster) * 
Anna Caplice (Richmond/IQ Rugby) 
Nikki Caughey (Railway Union/Leinster) 
Michelle Claffey (Blackrock/Leinster) 
Eimear Considine (UL Bohemians/Munster) 
Ciara Cooney (Railway Union/Leinster) 
Nicole Cronin (UL Bohemians/Munster) 
Jeamie Deacon (Blackrock/Leinster) 
Lauren Delany (Firwood Waterloo/IQ Rugby) * 
Daisy Earle (Railway Union/Leinster) *^ 
Laura Feely (Galwegians /Connacht) 
Nicole Fowley (Galwegians/Connacht) 
Nichola Fryday (Galwegians/Connacht) 
Ciara Griffin (UL Bohemians/Munster) 
Emma Hooban (St. Mary’s/Leinster) * 
Ailsa Hughes (Railway Union/Leinster) 
Leah Lyons (Harlequins/IQ Rugby) 
Aoife McDermott (Railway Union/Leinster) 
Claire McLaughlin (Cooke/Ulster) 
Edel McMahon (Galwegians/Connacht) 
Sarah Mimnagh (Wasps/IQ Rugby) 
Claire Molloy (Wasps/IQ Rugby) 
Cliodhna Moloney (Wasps/IQ Rugby) 
Ellen Murphy (Old Belvedere/Leinster) * 
Sene Naoupu (Old Belvedere/Leinster) 
Beibhinn Parsons (Ballinasloe/Connacht) *^ 
Lindsay Peat (Railway Union/Leinster) 
Fiona Reidy (UL Bohemians/Munster) 
Aoibheann Reilly (Ballinasloe/Connacht) *^ 
Laura Sheehan ( UL Bohemians/Munster) * 
Juliet Short (Railway Union/Leinster) * 
* Denotes uncapped player at this level
^ Denotes development player 

 

2018 IRELAND WOMEN’S NOVEMBER INTERNATIONALS: 

IRELAND WOMEN v USA Women 
Energia Park, Donnybrook – Sunday, November 18, kick-off 1pm 

England Women v IRELAND WOMEN 
Twickenham Stadium, London – Saturday, November 24, kick-off 5.40pm

Galway gardaí may start recording hate crimes

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Recording hate crimes – Police in Galway City may be asked to note whether an assault had a discriminatory basis, according to the city’s Joint Policing Committee.

A motion to include reporting the number of hate crimes in the quarterly garda report passed Galway City’s Joint Policing Committee on Monday morning.

Galway Superintendent Marie Skehill noted that hate crimes are not currently recorded by gardaí – so national guidelines for recording crimes would have to change to take any new requirements into account.

Committee member Joe Loughnane from the Galway Anti-Racism Network proposed the motion.

He commented that Ireland currently has no hate crime legislation and cited a recent report showing that Ireland has the highest rates of hate crimes in Europe.

“It would be good to know,” he noted, adding that hate crimes are currently recorded as regular assaults by gardaí but that many are reported to GARN as having a racial or anti-LGBT basis.

According to the garda report discussed at the JPC meeting, this year minor assaults were up 31% at the same time that crime in general fell by 17%.

Superintendent Skehill stated that assaults are not categorised when recorded, so information on hate crimes is currently not available – but that to her knowledge it is “not an issue”.

Councillor Billy Cameron seconded the motion.

He commented: “A lot of hate crime may go unreported from the LGBT community and the African community.

“We’re one of the most multicultural and diverse cities in Ireland. If we could lead the way on this…as a city that values the diversity in the city, let’s not be wanting in looking after those citizens as well.”

The motion that was passed will also be sent to Joint Policing Committees in every city and county in the State so that changes can be made on a national level.

Ardahan Hosts Health and Wellbeing Day 

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Darren Kelly
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Ardrahan

Ardrahan GAA and Camogie Clubs will host a Health and Wellbeing Day in association with Healthy County Galway this Saturday (29th September). 

The event will take place at Ardrahan GAA Club and, to celebrate World Health Day, Croi Heart and Stroke will also be in attendance to provide free health screening and free health talks.

Starting at 10am until 4pm, there will be talks about healthy school lunches, healthy meals for busy people and healthy snack ideas by a dietician from Croi.

Scheduled Group Walks will take place at 11.30am and 3pm as participants are encouraged to up their step walk.  And there will be Warm Up and Cool Down sessions led by the Croi Health Team and Ardrahan GAA.

Other activities include Gentle Yoga, Information Stands on Health and Wellbeing, mixed blitz and skills challenges, free health screening all day and a talk on ‘The Lifecycle of a Carrot.’

The Healthy Club will be launched at 2.30pm and to conclude the day with celebration, Ardrahan Camogie Club celebrates its 21st birthday at 2.45pm.

So, for a day of fun coupled with healthy advice, check out Ardrahan GAA this Saturday for their Health and Wellbeing Day.

Aldi to stock food by Loughrea family run-business beginning next year

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Michael Malone
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A family-run business from Loughrea will see its food on the shelves of 133 Aldi stores across the country from January 2019, after being selected in the recent Grow with Aldi Programme.

Nigel & Magaly Murray from Gran Grans were one of  38 producers that won a place on the programme, and its product Lemon Marmalade will now become core line Aldi listed products.

The food producers, located in Kilchreest, Loughrea, use only natural ingredients in its products, with no preservatives nor additives – and uses traditional recipes.

Their range also includes Gluten Free products.

Developed in partnership with Bord Bia, Grow with Aldi has been designed to help small to medium Irish food and drink businesses secure a retail listing with a national retailer.

Participants receive tailored mentoring and access to bespoke workshops with Aldi buyers and Bord Bia technical experts, teaching them the skills to help grow and develop their products and business.

Aldi is investing €500,000 in the programme this year.

A total of 71 new Irish products, produced by 38 Irish suppliers from across the country were selected by Aldi.

The five of the successful products will now become core line Aldi listed products, winning a contract to be sold in Aldi’s Irish stores year-round.

The five winning producers are:

  • Ballyhoura Apple Farm (Limerick) – Pure Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Rebel Chilli (Cork) – Red Rebel Chilli
  • Gran Grans (Galway) – Lemon Marmalade
  • Velo Coffee (Cork) – Whole Bean & Ground Coffee
  • Lullaby Milk (Cork) – Lullaby Milk

GALWAY GAA: Young Teams Enjoy Croke Park Experience 

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Darren Kelly
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Littlewoods Provincial Days

Littlewoods Ireland hosted their second weekend of activity in the 2018 GAA Go Games Provincial Days in Croke Park as they welcomed Galway and Connacht clubs to Croke Park. 

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to give children from all over the country the chance to play in Croke Park.

Over 1,000 children take part in mini versions of hurling and football blitzes and is a unique occasion for these young players only dreaming of the chance.

Many Galway teams including Ballinasloe, Headford, Claregalway, Clifden, Caltra and Annaghdown took part in this unforgettable experience. 

For more on the Galway involvement, check the Galway GAA Coaching & Games Twitter Page

Sunshine is on its way as high pressure looks set to dominate!

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Michael Malone
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Galway Daily weather Sunny spells bookened by showers this weekend

After a breezy day today with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, we will see some settled weather coming our way over the next few days and into the weekend.

High pressure is here to stay for the rest of this week, bringing brighter weather and prolonged sunny spells at times.

Tomorrow will be a tale of two halves though, with a windy, cloudy and perhaps rainy start to the day making way for drier and brighter weather in the afternoon, with sunny spells developing.

Top temperatures tomorrow will be 16 to 19 degrees.

Thursday is expected to be a bright day with just a chance of showers in late afternoon. Overall though, it’ll remain bright with sunny spells. Highest temperatures will be around 16 degrees.

And as for Friday and the weekend, it looks like we can expect more of the same – brighter days, with plenty of  sunshine!

However, the weekend will be cooler, and it will be cold at night, with some grass frost under any clear spells.

Medical arts festival to take place in Galway for first time in 2019

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Michael Malone
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A festival which explores medicine, the arts and culture, will be held in Galway for the first time next year.

The meeting, described as ‘The Electric Picnic’ of medical conferences, will take place in NUI Galway in September 2019.

The hugely successful dotMD conference is run by three Galway-based doctors, Dr Ronan Kavanagh, Dr Muiris Houston and Dr Alan Coss.

It is expected to bring up to 500 doctors and other health care professionals to the city.

dotMD has taken place in Dublin’s Smock Alley to sold out audiences annually since 2012.

Dr Ronan Kavanagh, the conference director based in the Galway Clinic, said: “The organisers believe that Galway is a natural home for dotMD. “Its great to bring the conference home to Galway.

“Our city is home to Druid Theatre, Macnas, the Galway International Arts Festival and is also the European Capital of Culture in 2020, so is the perfect location for a meeting exploring the relationship between the arts, culture, and medicine.”

One of the reasons for the move is to attract an international audience to the meeting according to doctor, medical journalist and organiser Muiris Houston “People love to come to Galway with its reputation for great food, craic and music. Its also a gateway for delegates who want to extend their stay and explore Connemara and the Wild Atlantic Way.”

Topics previously explored include literature, art, photography, poetry, rap, comedy, story telling, technology, burnout, Buddhism and meditation and even undertaking.

Físeán – Bus Rothaíochta na Gaillimhe

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Sheila Ní Bheaglaoich
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Roinn Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh físeán do Bus Rothaíochta na Gaillimhe a seoladh go hoifigiúl maidin inné 24ú Meán Fómhair.

Roinn Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh an físeán do Bus Rothaíochta na Gaillimhe ar Twitter inné agus slua spleodrach ag glacadh pháirt.

Bhí an aimsir go maith agus spiorad ard maidin inné do Bus Rothaíochta na Gaillimhe.

É sin ráite dúradh go bhfuilidís fós ag lorg tuilleadh saorálaí chun freastal ar an éileamh mór.

Is féidir ríomhphoist a sheoladh chuig galwaycyclebus@gmail.com má tá suim agat cabhrú.

Seo a leanas an físeán gur roinn Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh.

 

Galway City’s new busking bylaws ‘on hold’ for now

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Kate Robinson
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BUSKING BYE LAW GALWAY CITY

Galway’s controversial new busking bylaws will not be enforced until they are finalised, Galway City’s Joint Policing Committee heard on Monday.

Superintendent Marie Skehill of An Garda Síochana told the Committee that the bylaws had not been signed off yet.

“It’s on hold at the moment,” she stated, adding that there are still one or two issues with the wording that have not been resolved.

She did not say when the legislation was expected to be signed off.

The bylaws were narrowly passed by the City Council in May this year after complaints about crowds and noise from businesses in the city centre.

They impose strict limitations on buskers in the Shop Street area, banning all amplification, drums, and circle acts until 6pm.

But many Galwegians disagree with the bylaws, as busking is viewed as a draw for tourists.

The buskers themselves have said they will fight the new legislation in court and have set up a busking code with community guidelines to self-regulate and handle complaints.

City Councillor Pádraig Conneely said at Monday’s JPC meeting that buskers “bring art and culture to our streets” before asking the Superintendent about the status of the bylaws.

Superintendent Skehill noted that once the legislation is finalised, gardaí will need to discuss resource allocation, as enforcement may require signage and personnel.

She added that she had “no idea” where the rumour that the bylaws would take effect from 1 September came from.

Councillor Terry O’Flaherty commented that the bylaws were brought in to provide businesses with a legal course of action against disruptive behaviour and were not meant to be enforced daily.

GALWAY UNITED: 2018 Galway Daily Senior Player Semi-Finals

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Darren Kelly
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"Eoin McCormack" "Ryan Connolly" "Stephen Walsh" "Conor Barry"

The opening round of our 2018 Galway United Senior Player of the Year competition closed last night (Monday) as the 16 contenders were whittled down to nine players. 

Eoin McCormack topped the poll with 85% followed by Conor Barry (50%), Stephen Walsh (40%), Ryan Connolly (33%) and Tadhg Ryan (33%).

The top two from each of the four groups advanced to the next round along with the best third placed player.  As three players were qualifying from Group Two, there was no need for adjudicators to make a decision between Alan Murphy and Gary Shanahan.

However, adjudicators were requested to make a decision on who finished runner-up in Group Four.  They opted to keep Alex Byrne in the competition ahead of Christopher Horgan.

Some of those unfortunate to be eliminated included Robbie Williams, Carlton Ubaezuonu, Danny Furlong, Christopher Horgan and Conor Melody.

The semi-finalists will take part today (Tuesday) with three groups containing three players each.  The winners from each group will qualify for Wednesday’s final along with the best runner-up.

Any ties will be decided by our adjudication panel.  All you need to do is log into (and like) our twitter page and like your favourite player in each section each day.  It’s that simple.  Each poll will last for 15 hours.

 

Round 1 Results  

RYAN CONNOLLY – 33%, TADHG RYAN – 33%, Danny Furlong – 25%, Robbie Williams – 9%

STEPHEN WALSH – 40%, ALAN MURPHY – 30%, GARY SHANAHAN – 30%, Stephen Kenny – 0%

CONOR BARRY – 50%, MARC LUDDEN – 25%, Carlton Ubaezuonu – 17%, Conor Melody – 8%

EOIN McCORMACK – 85%, ALEX BYRNE – 8%, Christopher Horgan – 8%, Maurice Nugent – 0%

Galway oncologist leading trial to see if aspirin can stop cancer returning after treatment

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Briain Kelly
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Galway Daily news NUIG recruiting GPs for study on managing multiple long term conditions

A five year medical trial in Ireland to see if aspirin can stop early-stage cancer from returning after treatment is being led by a consultant oncologist at University Hospital Galway.

The Add-Aspirin trial is for people who have had, or have started, treatment for early-stage cancer of the breast, stomach, oesophagus, prostate or bowel.

Dr Greg Leonard, consultant medical oncologist at University Hospital Galway, is the Principal Investigator of the trial, which is being coordinated through Cancer Trials Ireland.

Three hundred patients around Ireland will self-administer a dose of aspirin a day for five years after receiving standard treatments to held researchers see if it can help stop the cancer returning.

The trials will take place at hospitals in Galway, Sligo, Limerick, Cork, and Dublin from this month on.

This part of a larger, international trial involving 11,000 patients across Ireland, the UK, and India.

Dr Leonard said of the trial, “At a time when we are used to new cancer treatments being relatively costly, the possibility of repurposing an inexpensive, generic drug that is available worldwide to stop or slow cancer is potentially ground-breaking.”

“The results of this trial could have a huge impact on the global cancer burden, particularly given the increasing cancer incidence in lower resource countries.”

Participants will be recruited for the trials over the next three to six years, and will then be checked ten years after their treatments.

This is the first large scale test investigating the potential anti-cancer effects of aspirin on early-stage cancer patients.

It comes after research into using aspiring against heart disease suggested that it may be beneficial to cancer patients.

The launch of this trial coincides with Cancer Week here in Ireland which runs from Monday, September 24 – Sunday, September 30.

The research is funded by the Irish Cancer Society and the Health Research Board.

GALWAY GAA: Intermediate Hurling Round-Up (Sunday, 23rd September 2018)

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Darren Kelly
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Kilconieron GAA

McGettigan’s Intermediate Championship Results 

 

Kilconieron 1-17 Kiltormer 1-6 

Shane Caulfield hit a first half goal as Kilconieron took Kiltormer apart early to book their place in the intermediate championship quarter-finals.  Despite being down to 14 men and this being their second consecutive loss, Kiltormer’s place was secured the same day.

Kinvara 3-12 Kilbeacanty 0-16 

Kinvara were behind for much of this game in Loughrea but three goals for Shane Kavanagh, Conor Whelan and Aidan Moylan made sure they remained unbeaten.  Kilbeacanty were so close to a priceless win and must beat Annaghdown to avoid the relegation final.

Killimor 2-16 Castlegar 0-14 

Castlegar rallied back in the second half to get within four of their opponents but a late Conor Donnelly goal secured Killimor the result.  Joey Starr’s first half goal allowed them a 1-10 to 0-4 interval lead and their victory booked themselves and Kiltormer a knockout berth.

Fixtures: 

Killimor vs Kinvara (Sunday, 30th September, 4.30pm Gort) 

Castlegar vs Kilconieron (Sunday, 30th September, 4.30pm Castledaly) 

Annaghdown vs Kilbeacanty (Sunday, 30th September, 4.30pm Ballinderreen) 

Position Team Points Played Won Lost Drawn For Against Diff
1 Kinvara 9 5 4 0 1 101 79 22
2 Killimor 7 5 3 1 1 74 66 8
3 Kilconieron GAA 7 5 3 1 1 88 75 13
4 Kiltormer 6 6 3 3 0 114 95 19
5 Annaghdown 3 5 1 3 1 91 90 1
6 Castlegar 2 5 1 4 0 70 116 -46
7 Kilbeacanty 2 5 1 4 0 74 91 -17

 

Fixtures: 

Oranmore/Maree vs Rahoon/Newcastle (Sunday, 30th September, 12pm Pearse Stadium) 

An Spideal vs Meelick/Eyrecourt (Sunday, 30th September, 12pm Carnmore) 

Carnmore vs Sylane (Sunday, 30th September, 12pm Lackagh)

Position Team Points Played Won Lost Drawn For Against Diff
1 Oranmore-Maree 8 4 4 0 0 74 45 29
2 Meelick-Eyrecourt 6 4 3 1 0 74 51 23
3 Rahoon-Newcastle GAA 4 4 2 2 0 81 78 3
4 An Spidéal 3 4 1 2 1 70 87 -17
5 Carnmore 2 4 1 3 0 64 76 -12
6 Sylane 1 4 0 3 1 60 86 -26

New Clarin College school building project takes a major step forward

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Briain Kelly
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Galway Daily news Construction begins on new Clarin College in Athenry

Construction of a new 1,000 pupil school building for Clarin College in Athenry has taken a big step forward this week as a contractor for the project has been chosen.

Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon confirmed that the Department of Education has issued a letter of intent to the chosen contractor.

Construction on the new secondary school is expected to begin shortly, either by the end of this month or in October.

When it’s completed, the 1,000 pupil school will have modern sports and meeting facilities, two special needs classrooms, and 90 car parking spaces.

Tenders for the project were first put out in May, with the deadline for applications extended from July to early August.

The department has not announced who the contractor is yet, citing sensitive commercial reasons.

Clarin College, formerly Gairmscoil Mhuire, is getting a double dose of big news as it’s celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

The Vocational School Athenry, now called Clarin College, first opened its doors to pupils on September 4, 1968.

To celebrate the milestone a banquet is being held at the Raheen Woods Hotel next month for anyone who has history with the school.

In addition, a commemorative booklet of some of the school’s biggest moments over the past five decades is being gathered.

The party will take place on Saturday, October 13 from 6:30pm, tickets are available from Clarin College or the Raheen Woods hotel.

GALWAY GAA – Opinion: Killimor Must Keep Their Focus 

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Darren Kelly
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Killimor Hurling

There’s something different about broadcasting on the sideline for a championship match when there’s so much at stake.  It happens regularly enough but it’s always a welcome reminder why we get involved in this broadcasting crack. 

I was delighted to be reporting in New Inn for their first intermediate championship game.  Doubt they’ll be making a note of that in Sarsfields’ record books but it’s here now to be recorded.  And it was a very important contest.

Killimor secured their place in the quarter-finals after beating Castlegar 2-16 to 0-14 thanks to goals from Joey Starr and Conor Donnelly.  The result sorted out Group One as Kinvara, Kilconieron and Kiltormer all advanced leaving Castlegar to wrestle Annaghdown and Kilbeacanty in the relegation battle.

There can be no doubting that Killimor were deserving winners and could have made life much easier for themselves if they’d avoided 12 wides.  But Castlegar also deserve credit for rallying back from an 11-point deficit to get within four.

Jimmy Duffy’s side were frustrated by a couple of refereeing decisions in the first half when the contest was still close.   While hardly decisive, they had a case regarding a couple and the outcry from one led to a member of their management team seeing the line.

Needless to say, when things like this happen, the game carries an edge and both teams can commit reckless (not dirty) challenges as Killimor pulled away before Castlegar came back.

The reason the headline states ‘Killimor’ need to keep their focus is solely because they won, they are still in the championship and they have a quarter-final approaching in the next two or three weeks.

There’s no doubt the east Galway team are the form side after coming from the bottom of the pack to take their knock out place with a game to spare.  Kinvara and Oranmore/Maree might carry the current favourites tags but this is a very open race for county honours.

If Killimor are to end their 34-year wait for an intermediate championship, they’ll need to keep their focus.  As this game got messy, they engaged in silly fouls and challenges which a team in a winning position shouldn’t get caught up in.

To be clear, this is not suggesting Castlegar were any more guilty.  But it’s more understandable for the team behind in these situations.  However, if a team has ambitions of raising silverware, they have to back off and make sure the job gets done.

Killimor got there in the end after a sweet counter attack led to Donnelly’s second goal.  And they also had powerful displays from centre back Eoin Fahy and top scorer Starr.  They couldn’t have asked to be in a better place ahead of a final round-robin work out against Kinvara.

Castlegar may struggle against Kilconieron but their overall aim of cementing intermediate status will be achieved if Kilbeacanty fall to Annaghdown.  Of course, the same result will apply should they get their second win.  But they have proven they can compete.

After being written off, Killimor are in the championship picture and mustn’t leave this game behind without taking some important lessons.  An 11-point lead should be a win but it took a second goal to secure it.  They lost their focus briefly.  They can’t afford to do that again!

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