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Four friends cycling from Dublin to Clifden to raise money for lifeboat service

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Briain Kelly
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galway daily news Four friends cycling from Dublin to Clifden for lifeboat service

Four friends will be cycling 310km from Dublin to Clifden in a single day to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institute.

Clifden RNLI‘s station mechanic Rob King will be making the trip with his friends John James Flaherty, Daniel King and Ciaran Hickey of the Twelve Bens and Western Lakes Cycling Clubs.

The foursome will set off from the Swords RNLI station on the morning of Sunday, September 16 and follow the sun west through the day, ending at the Clifden RNLI station.

Along the way they will wrestle a bull, fight Midlanders, ford the Shannon on their bikes, and solve a deadly riddle from the ghost of Seamus Heaney.

Nah, but they will be wearing lifejackets for the entire trip to raise awareness of water safety.

Rob King said, “Since we all share a common interest in cycling with our local clubs we thought it would be a good idea to undertake a trip like this raising funds but also to raise awareness around water safety at the same time.

“We feel that since lifejackets are so compact nowadays that this exercise will highlight how easy it is to wear one. Our basic message is ‘If we can wear one, so can you’.”

The RNLI is a rescue charity that saves lives at sea across Britain and Ireland, providing 24/7 coverage from 238 lifeboat stations.

As a volunteer organisation it relies on public donations to continue its work alongside the Coast Guard and other rescue organisations.

The 2018 Clifden Lifejacket Cycling Challenge has a fundraising goal of €3,000. If you’d like to support this worthy cause, a page has been set up for donations here.

You can also follow the group, and share photos and updates, on their facebook page.

Since it was founded in 1984, RNLI lifeguards and lifeboat crews have saved at least 140,000 lives.

The organisation is made up of 95% volunteers, including 4,600 volunteer lifeboat crew members and 3,000 volunteer shore crew.

Many, many more volunteers works to raise funds, spread awareness of the group, and advise people on water safety.

TUAM and DISTRICT Sports Notes (Tuesday, 4th September 2018)

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Darren Kelly
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Corofin Sevens Football

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

 

Tuam Golf Club 

Our final major of the year took place on Sunday with our Vice Presidents Prize (Sr. Agnes Curley).

1st Dympna Fahy (35) 70 Nett, 2nd Ann Treacy (20) 72 Nett, Gross Breege Finnerty (16) 90 Nett, 3rd Mary Roche (25) 74 Nett, 4th Mary McDonagh (27) 75 Nett, Cat A Jacqui McGrath (17) 76 Nett, Cat B Fionnuala Walsh (24) 76 Nett, Cat C Annette Dolan (37) 76 Nett

Front Nine Noleen Walsh (27) 34 Nett, Back Nine Catherine Canavan (32) 37 Nett. CSS 73

Men’s results: 1. Oliver Martin (23) 43 pts  2. Morgan Lynch (3) 40 pts. 3. Barney Glynn (19) 38 pts b/d. Gross: Danny McGrath (5) 32 G. pts.  CSS 36 pts

 

Abbeyknockmoy Hurling 

Seniors were beaten well by Pearses at the weekend by 2-19 to 0-11. Abbey never looked in control against stronger opponents and now have Ardrahan and Athenry left in the group. Two wins are a must to still qualify from group. 

U15 championship this Thursday away to Pearses also. 

The celebration evening for Feile winners in hurling/camogie/ handball which was to be held this Sunday 9th September has been postponed to a later date. 

We had a fantastic days hurling at the pitch today with an U11 friendly blitz with two teams from Clare, Parteen and St. Joseph’s  Doora- Barefield and two Galway teams, Sarsfields and ourselves. 

Kevin Mannion Parteen, ex Abbey, had grandsons or connections on all teams and it was great connection to have and a great way to get clubs together.  

All teams got 3 games each but the standard of hurling and the level of skill on display was magical to all who came along to witness it. With sons of the great Joe Cooney, Peter Cooney, Seánie McMahon and Christy O’Connor playing you wouldn’t expect anything else. 

It was a friendly blitz but no team or player held back and they all gave it everything and played the game to the best of their ability and at the end of the day there wasn’t a puck of a ball between all four teams but everyone walked away with a shake hands and well done.  

Sincere thanks to all management for the manner of professionalism and respect shown to all teams.  

Massive thanks to our local refs who never let us down namely David Staunton and Mike Tarpey.  

After the games it was back to the Abbey Inn where all players and management enjoy a chat over a chicken curry and rice. Thanks as always to Delicious Catering for the fabulous food and to Paddy Mannion Abbey Inn for hosting us.  

All players were also presented with participation medals and a goodie bag by Kevin Mannion.  

Thanks as always to Abbey HC for support and it is hoped that one of the Clare clubs will host this tournament next year and it will continue to rotate between the 4 clubs over the coming years.  

Lotto numbers 27 August: 10, 11, 24, 25 

No Winner. One match 3, Molloy family Crumlin 

Lucky Dip: Niall Jennings. 

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. 

Monthly prize draw €700 Joyce Laffey. €100 each Tomás Cooley, Florita Dolly and Emma Flaherty. 

 

Corofin GAA

ALL-IRELAND SEVENS WIN:

Corofin added the All-Ireland Sevens football title to their All-Ireland club crown when they overcame seven times champions St. Gall’s of Antrim in the final at the Kilmacud Crokes grounds in Glenalbyn on Saturday evening. This was the Clubs fourth success in the tournament.

Group 1 games:- Corofin 3-4 to St. Marys Saggart 2-8.

Corofin 7-9 to Skerries Harps 0-5.

Corofin 5-7 to Derrylaughan, Tyrone 1-9.

Quarter-final:- Corofin 4-10 to Carryduff, Down 1-7.

Semi-final:- Corofin 2-9 to Mountbellew-Moylough 0-10.

In the Final, played at 6pm, the score was Corofin 4-9 to St.Galls, Antrim 1-8.

The Sevens panel was Dylan Canney, Bernard Power, Jason Leonard (Captain), Ciarán Brady, Kieran Molloy, Ross Mahon, Darragh Silke, Martin Farragher, Dylan McHugh, Dylan Wall.

Congrats to the panel of players and mentors on this super achievement and to the Londis Player of the Tournament, Dylan McHugh.

GALWAY MINORS:

There was no luck for the Galway minors as they lost out to Kerry by 1-14 to 0-21 in the All-Ireland final. Well done to Tony Gill (1 goal), Matthew Cooley (5 points), substitute Conor Halbard and panel member Rob Carr on their involvement all year.

FIXTURES:

Our minors played Claregalway in the Minor Championship North A, Group A on Tuesday evening in Claregalway.

We play Glinsk in the Junior A Championship semi-final in Barnaderg at 6.00 pm on Saturday evening.

We play Annaghdown in the Junior C Championship North in Corofin at 12.00 pm on Sunday afternoon.

JAMES COLLINS TOURNAMENT:

We hosted the inaugural Under 12 Corofin James Collins Invitational Tournament on Saturday.

This is the largest U12 tournament that we have ever hosted with 24 teams from across 9 Clubs competing across 3 competitions.

A staggering 45 matches were played throughout the day with excellent skills and super football on display.

There were 3 competitions to suit all levels of skills and all teams were very competitive.

Crossmolina and St. Mary’s of Leitrim competed the Cup final where they served up a great display of football where Crossmolina won out.

In the Shield competition, Milltown and the Corofin B team reached the final. This was a very competitive affair with Milltown coming out on top.

In the Plate competition the 2 teams to reach the final were St. Mary’s of Leitrim and the Corofin Green team. Again, there was another great display from both teams where Corofin won out in the end.

Overall, football was the real winner, as all the children got loads of playing time and it was an very enjoyable tournament.

We would like to send thanks to all of the club’s for attending and making this tournament a success.

We would also like to thank all the volunteers for helping to setup and run the tournament as without them this would not of happened. We cannot name you all but special thanks to Frank Morris for his guidance and support, the Corofin Bord na Óg, the Collins family and Club Secretary, Jimmy McHugh from. Also a very special thanks to Liam Cawley for the planning and overall cordination of the event.

The 1st of September proved to be a great day for the Club with the success of the under 12 tournament and an All Ireland 7’s Kilmacud title for our Seniors.

LOTTO:

Lotto numbers 7, 8, 22, 26. Jackpot not won and one match 3, Martin Flaherty. Seller’s prize Brian Loughlin. Next week’s jackpot is €7,550 and draw in Club Office.

Corofin Sevens Football
The Sevens panel was Dylan Canney, Bernard Power, Jason Leonard (Captain), Ciarán Brady, Kieran Molloy, Ross Mahon, Darragh Silke, Martin Farragher, Dylan McHugh, Dylan Wall.

 

Dunmore MacHales LGFA 

Well done to our U14 ladies who beat Kilannon in the Championship 5-19 to 2-6 .

Good luck to our U10 girls who play the County blitz on Saturday next in Clonberne.

Our u16 ladies await confirmation of fixture for their Shield semi-final. More information to follow when it comes available.

Best of luck to our Minors and management who face Corofin on Saturday at 4pm in Caltra in the Shield final.

Cash for clobber collection continues at the dressing rooms to raise much needed funds for the ladies club.  Please leave bags of unwanted clothing/sheets/ towels. No duvets please.

 

Claremorris Golf Club 

AIB Sponsored Competition Results 

1st Derek Dempsey 41 pts 
Cat 1 Eoin Prendergast 40 pts (bk9
Cat 2 Pat Coyne 35 pts
Cat 3 Noel Grier 36 pts
Cat 4 Padraig McHugh 35 pts

Ladies 18 Hole
1st Rita Grealish 33 pts 
9 Hole
1st Una Clarke 15 pts

Birdie Comp
Brian McGuinness, Kevin Heneghan by 2, Pat Coyne.

 

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

GLENAMADDY and DISTRICT Sports Notes (Tuesday, 4th September 2018)

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Darren Kelly
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Glenamaddy

Glenamaddy/Williamstown Ladies GAA Club

Hard luck to our Intermediate players and Management who lost out to Clonbur 2-9 to 3-7 last weekend.

U12s play in the championship cup semi-final against St. Brendan’s in Ballygar pitch on Thursday evening at 7pm support appreciated.

The U10 County Blitz will be held on Saturday next 8th September in Clonberne 10am to 2pm with registration at 9.30am. Best of luck to management and all players taking part.

Best of luck to our Minors and management team in Shield Final next Sunday Sept 9th @ 5.30pm in Clonberne. Support appreciated.

Cash for clobber ongoing please leave bags of unwanted clothes and shoes into Glenamaddy Community Center.

 

Kilkerrin United 

Kilkerrin United began their 2018/19 RDFL Premier Division campaign on Friday night last as Strokestown United visited Kilkerrin.

The hosts got off to a great start as Brian McDermott fired the home side ahead early on and Kevin Traynor doubled the lead minutes later before a long range Evan Fahy effort gave Kilkerrin a 3-0 half-time lead.

Strokestown came more into the game in the second half but Evan Fahy’s second goal of the game wrapped up he points for Kilkerrin as it finished 4-0. Next up is a trip to Moore United on Friday at 8:30pm.

U14 girls had a hard-earned 7-4 win over CP Ajax with goals from Niamh Feeney (3), Melissa O’Kane (2), Mya Grogan & Ciara Boyle. The U14s also defeated Dunmore Town with Rebecca Glynn, Mairead McGann, Mya Grogan, Áine Shaughnessy, Niamh Feeney & Gemisha Geraghty all on target.

U16 girls defeated Shiven Rovers 3-0 with Caitlin Boyle, Ciara Martin, Mya Grogan all on target.

U12 boys lost out 3-2 to Glen Celtic in a super game despite a great effort and goals from Enda Keane & Dara Fahy. Congratulations to Glen Celtic on winning the RDYSL Division One Title.

U16 boys have a 4-2 win over Ballymoe FC.

U18 boys lost out 3-1 to Moylough ’79 in the RDYSL Challenge Cup Semi-Final. Evan Fahy scored the Kilkerrin goal.

Last week’s RDFL Lotto numbers were 2, 19, 20 & 22. There was no jackpot winner. Two match 3 winners: Shiven Rovers and Shannon Costello c/o Cloonfad United. Next week’s jackpot is €14,550.

 

GALWAY GAA – Fixtures: (4th – 11th September 2018)

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Darren Kelly
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Corofin football

U16 Football Division 4
Fri, 07 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Championship Final), Oranmore-Maree V Salthill-Knocknacarra 18:30, 

U 13 A Hurling Shield
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Final Replay), St Mary’s GAA Athenry V Sarsfields 18:30, 

U12 Football Group 2
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Brownesgrove, (Shield Final), Dunmore MacHales V Annaghdown 11:00, 

U12 Football Group 4
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Baile Doite Pitch & Clubhouse, (Shield Final Playoff), Moycullen V Claregalway 19:00, 

U12 Football Group 6
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Brownesgrove, (Shield Final), Kilconly V Northern Gaels 12:00, 

Senior Football Championship – Group 1
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Corofin , (Round 4), Claregalway V Cortoon Shamrocks 18:00,
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Round 4), St. James V An Cheathrú Rua 18:00,

Senior Football Championship – Group 2
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Round 4), Barna V Salthill-Knocknacarra 14:15,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Round 4), Tuam Stars V Killannin 16:00,

Senior Football Championship – Group 3
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (Round 4), Kilconly V Killererin 17:45,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Clonbur, (Round 4), Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir V Caherlistrane 14:30,

Senior Football Championship – Group 4
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 4), Moycullen V Milltown 17:45,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (Round 4), St Michael’s V Caltra 16:15,

U12 Hurling Group 1 Shield
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Castlegar Pitch, (Semi Final ), Castlegar V Annaghdown 18:30,

U 16 A Hurling Championship 
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Semi Final 2), St Mary’s GAA Athenry V Carnmore 18:30,
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Semi Final 1), Clarinbridge V Loughrea 18:30,

Intermediate Football Championship – Group 1
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (Round 3), Williamstown V Glenamaddy 16:00,
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 3), Menlough V Oranmore-Maree 16:00,

Intermediate Football Championship – Group 2
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Round 3), Mícheál Breathnach V Oughterard 16:15,
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Corofin , (Round 3), St Brendan’s V An Spidéal 16:15,

Intermediate Football Championship – Group 3
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (Round 3), Kilkerrin-Clonberne V St Mary’s GAA Athenry 14:30,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: An Spideal, (Round 3), Dunmore MacHales V Clifden 14:30,

Intermediate Football Championship – Group 4
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: An Spideal, (Round 3), Oileáin Árainn V St. Gabriels 13:00,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Clonbur, (Round 3), Cárna-Caiseal V Headford 13:00,

U14 Football Division 1
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Monivea, (Div 1 N Playoff), Monivea-Abbey V Tuam Stars 11:00,

U14 Football Division 1 North
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Athenry, (Round 6), St Mary’s GAA Athenry V Caherlistrane 19:00,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Mountbellew, (Round 7), Mountbellew/Moylough V St Mary’s GAA Athenry 11:00,
Tue, 11 Sep, Venue: Corofin GAA Pitch , (Round 5), Corofin V St Mary’s GAA Athenry 19:00,

U14 Football Division 2
Fri, 07 Sep, Venue: Páirc an Chnoic, (Div 2 West Playoff), Mícheál Breathnach V An Cheathrú Rua 19:00,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Kinvara, (Div 2 N Playoff), Kinvara V Kilconly 11:00,

U14 Football Division 3
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Barnaderg , (Shield Semi-Final), Killererin V St Brendan’s 19:00,

Under 15 A Hurling Championship – Group 1
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Clarinbridge, (Round 2), Clarinbridge V St Mary’s GAA Athenry 18:00,
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Craughwell, (Round 2), Craughwell V Sarsfields 18:00,

Under 15 A Hurling Championship – Group 2
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Moycullen, (Round 2), Moycullen V Turloughmore 18:00,
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Round 2), Loughrea V Oranmore-Maree 18:00,

Under 15 A1 Hurling Championship – Group 1
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Castlegar, (Round 2), Castlegar V Cappataggle 18:00,
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Kilnadeema, (Round 2), Kilnadeema-Leitrim V Ballinasloe 18:00,

Under 15 A1 Hurling Championship – Group 2
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Woodford, (Round 2), Tommy Larkins V Kinvara 18:00,
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Killimordaly, (Round 2), Killimordaly V Carnmore 18:00,

Under 15 B Hurling Championship – Group 1
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Na Forbacha, (Round 2), Cois Fharraige V Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry 18:00,
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Kilbeacanty, (Round 2), Michael Cusacks V Mullagh/Kiltormer 18:00,

Under 15 B Hurling Championship – Group 2
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Kilconieron, (Round 2), Kilconieron V Ardrahan 18:00,
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Ballymacward, (Round 2), Pádraig Pearses V Abbeyknockmoy 18:30,

Under 15 B1 Hurling Championship – Group 1
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Sylane, (Round 2), Sylane V Gort 18:00,
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: The Priarie, (Round 2), Salthill-Knocknacarra V Skehasna-Mountbellew/Moylough 18:00,

Under 15 B1 Hurling Championship – Group 2
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Castledaly, (Round 2), St Thomas V Meelick-Eyrecourt 18:00,
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Tonabrocky, (Round 2), Rahoon-Newcastle V Killimor 18:00,

Under 15 C Hurling Championship – Group 1
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Ahascragh, (Round 3), Ahascragh/Fohenagh V Ballinderreen 18:00,
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Four Roads Hurling Club, (Round 3), Four Roads V Pádraig Pearses 18:00,
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Craughwell, (Round 3), Craughwell V Mícheál Breathnach 18:00,

Under 15 C Hurling Championship – Group 2
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Ballygar, (Round 3), Ballygar V Portumna 18:00,
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Ballyloughane, (Round 3), Liam Mellows V Tuam 18:00,

Intermediate Hurling Championship – Group 1
Fri, 07 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 4), Castlegar V Annaghdown 18:30,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 4), Kilconieron V Killimor 15:30,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Round 4), Kiltormer V Kilbeacanty 15:30,

Junior A Hurling Championship 
Fri, 07 Sep, Venue: Ballinderreen, (Quarter Final), Clarinbridge V St Mary’s GAA Athenry 18:30,
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Quarter Final), Craughwell V Sarsfields 17:30,

U13 Football Division 1B
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Killannin Community Pitch, (Round 4), Killannin V Claregalway 19:00,

U13 Football Division 3 A
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Kilconly, (Round 3), Kilconly V Ballinasloe 19:00,
Fri, 07 Sep, Venue: Ballygar, (Round 4), St Brendan’s V Headford 19:00,
Tue, 11 Sep, Venue: Milltown GAA, (Round 4), Milltown V Kilconly 19:00,

U13 Football Division 3 B
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Caltra Pitch, (Round 3), Caltra V Northern Gaels 19:00,
Fri, 07 Sep, Venue: Caltra Pitch, (Round 4), Caltra V Killererin 19:00,
Fri, 07 Sep, Venue: Glenamaddy, (Round 4), Northern Gaels V Cortoon Shamrocks 19:00,

Junior Championship North – Group A
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Mountbellew, (Round 3), Mountbellew/Moylough V Annaghdown 18:00,

Junior Championship West – Group A
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Clonbur, (Round 3), An Fhairche – Clonbur V St Michael’s 18:00,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Mervue, (Round 3), St. James V Moycullen 12:00,

Junior Championship West – Group B
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: The Priarie, (Round 3), Salthill-Knocknacarra V Renvyle 18:00,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Claregalway Lakeview, (Round 3), Claregalway V Mícheál Breathnach 12:00,

Junior Football Championship
Fri, 07 Sep, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (Relegation Play-Off), Tuam Stars V Milltown 19:00,

Junior A Championship West – Group A
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Crestwood, (Round 3), Fr Griffins/Éire Óg V Na Piarsaigh 18:00,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Páirc na bhForbacha, (Round 3), Barna V Oughterard 18:00,

Junior A Championship West – Group B
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Killannin, (Round 3), Killannin V Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir 18:00,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Páirc an Chathánaigh, (Round 3), An Cheathrú Rua V Salthill-Knocknacarra 18:00,

Junior A Football Championship
Fri, 07 Sep, Venue: Menlough, (Semi Final), Monivea-Abbey V Pádraig Pearses 19:00,
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Barnaderg , (Semi Final), Corofin V Glinsk 18:00,

Junior B Hurling Championship 
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Duggan Park , (Semi-Final), Killimor V Loughrea 17:30,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Kenny Park, (Quarter Final Replay), Oranmore-Maree V Killimordaly 14:00,

Junior B Football Championship
Fri, 07 Sep, Venue: Monivea, (Semi Final), Claregalway V Menlough 19:00,

Junior C Hurling Championship 
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Semi-Final), Sarsfields V Kilbeacanty 16:00,

Junior C Championship North – Group A
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Corofin , (Round 4), Corofin V Annaghdown 12:00,

Junior C Hurling Championship 
Thu, 06 Sep, Venue: Carnmore, (Play Off Rd1), Craughwell V Annaghdown 18:30,
Sat, 08 Sep, Venue: Duggan Park , (Quarter Final), Kilnadeema-Leitrim V St Thomas 16:00,
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Loughrea, (Play Off Rd1), Kinvara V Mullagh 14:00,

Minor A Championship North – Group A
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Glenamaddy, (Round 1), Northern Gaels V Caherlistrane 19:00,
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Claregalway Lakeview, (Round 1), Claregalway V Corofin 19:00,

Minor A Championship North – Group B
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Athenry, (Round 1), St Mary’s GAA Athenry V Monivea-Abbey 19:00,

Minor A Hurling Championship – Group 2
Sun, 09 Sep, Venue: Clarinbridge, (Round 1), Turloughmore V Salthill-Knocknacarra 17:30,

Minor B Championship North – Group A
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Headford, (Round 1), Headford V St Brendan’s 19:00,
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Caltra Pitch, (Round 1), Caltra V Dunmore MacHales 19:00,

Minor B Championship North – Group B
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Cregg, (Round 1), Annaghdown V Tuam Stars 19:00,
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Ballinasloe, (Round 1), Ballinasloe V St Gabriel’s 19:00,

Minor B Hurling Championship – Group 1
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Ardrahan, (Round 5), Ardrahan V Michael Cusacks 18:30,
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Padraig Pearses GAA Ground, (Round 5), Pádraig Pearses V Kilconieron 18:30,
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Baile Doite Pitch & Clubhouse, (Round 5), Moycullen V Mullagh/Kiltormer 18:30,

Minor B Hurling Championship – Group 2
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Carnmore GAA Club , (Round 5), Carnmore V Tommy Larkins 18:30,
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Kilnadeema Pitch, (Round 5), Kilnadeema-Leitrim V Rahoon-Newcastle 18:30,
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Gort GAA Grounds, (Round 5), Gort V St Thomas 18:30,

Minor C Championship North 
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Menlough, (Round 1), Menlough V Kilconly 19:00,
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Milltown GAA, (Round 1), Milltown V Cortoon Shamrocks 19:00,

Minor C Championship West
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: Indreabhán, (Round 2), Mícheál Breathnach V Kinvara 19:00,
Tue, 04 Sep, Venue: An Spideal, (Round 2), An Spidéal V An Fhairche – Clonbur 19:00,

Minor B1 Hurling Group 1
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Ballinderreen, (Round 6), Ballinderreen V Ahascragh/Fohenagh 18:30,
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Portumna, (Round 6), Portumna V Sarsfields 18:30,
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Kinvara, (Round 6), Kinvara V Killimor 18:30,

Minor B1 Hurling Group 2
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Páirc na bhForbacha, (Round 6), Cois Fharraige V Skehasna-Mountbellew/Moylough 18:30,
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Cregg, (Round 6), Annaghdown V Abbeyknockmoy 18:30,
Wed, 05 Sep, Venue: Oranmore-Maree, (Round 6), Oranmore-Maree V Sylane 18:30,

Burglar gets ten months after joyriding in summer spree

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Kate Robinson
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Galway News - Courts - Burglar gets ten months for joyriding

A repeat offender was given a custodial sentence for a string of summer thefts and related offenses – including joyriding in a stolen vehicle.

Frank Barrett of Beal Srutha in Ballybane pleaded guilty to a handful of charges in Galway District Court on Monday.

The charges included stealing car keys, stealing a car, handling stolen property, attempted theft, and trespassing.

On July 7 Barrett walked in to Pomegranate on Eglinton Street and took car keys from an employee’s jacket.

The 37-year-old then walked around Woodquay pressing the button for keyless entry until he found the employee’s car, an Opel Astra, and drove it to Clareview Park.

The car was recovered without damage.

Two days later, Barrett was found to be in possession of two HP laptops that had been stolen from a Galway city centre language school as well as a Peugeot racing bicycle.

Guards found him with the stolen property after reviewing CCTV footage of a break-in and noticing the defendant in the vicinity.

The laptops were worth €380 each and the bicycle was valued at €600.

Barrett was also seen entering a house in Ballybane through an open window, but was disturbed and fled the scene.

An investigating garda found him nearby wearing a ski mask.

Barrett has 116 previous convictions, many for theft and burglary – a fact noted by District Court judge Mary Fahy.

Solicitor for the defense Valerie Corcoran stated that her client had not come to garda attention since remaining alcohol-free, but had relapsed in July.

She added that although he was “highly intoxicated” when he committed the crimes, he co-operated fully with gardaí and admitted his guilt at the earliest opportunity.

All items were recovered.

Judge Fahy remarked after reading a letter from the language centre that “losing property like this has an impact on small business”, including damage to the business’ reputation.

She added that the crimes appeared to be premeditated, as the defendant took the trouble to walk through Woodquay until he found the car.

The judge also noted that Barrett was disqualified from driving at the time.

She handed down a sentence of nine months for the joyriding incident and disqualified the defendant from driving for five years, giving him another month for trespassing.

The sentence is backdated to the date of his arrest on July 10.

Barrett was remanded in custody.

Moyne Villa FC upgrading facilities with full sized, all-weather pitch

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Galway Daily sports Moyne Villa FC adding new all weather pitch

Moyne Villa Football Club in Headford has received planning permission to improve its facilities by upgrading one pitch to an all-weather astroturf pitch.

The plans including replacing an existing natural surface pitch with a full sized, all-weather astroturf pitch as well as erecting a 3m high fence around the pitch, and 3m high nets behind the goals.

The proposed upgrades cover a total area of 6,996m² of ground works, 344m of fencing, and 344m of netting.

Moyne Villa’s facilities as they are now include two floodlit, natural surface pitches, and one smaller astroturf pitch, as well as the clubhouse and associated amenities.

Included in the planning application is a tender from PST Sport, a Kerry based company that installs artificial grass for sporting facilities, to perform the works.

They highlight the shock absorbent qualities of their mono-filament, 3G synthetic grass, panels of which are stitched together rather than glued, for superior strength.

They’ve installed pitches at 37 football clubs and schools in Ireland.

Moyne Villa FC was founded in 1977, and takes its name from the castle on the Galway Mayo border to the north of Headford.

The application to upgrade one of its pitches was first submitted to Galway County Council in June.

A report by the planning authority raised no objection to the planned works.

Galway County Council granted permission for the works with five conditions attached.

GALWAY GAA: “Effort Levels Were at the Required Level” – Shane Cusack 

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Padraig Pearses

Padraig Pearses manager Shane Cusack was very happy with his side’s effort as they got their senior hurling championship campaign back on track last Saturday (1st September). 

Goals from Sean Hardiman and Gareth Lally helped the Gurteen/Ballymacward team to a 2-19 to 0-11 victory over Abbeyknockmoy in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe and moved them into second spot in the Senior B Group 2 section.

The result as Pearses on four points from three games, one behind Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry and another win over Moycullen a fortnight later will put them in a strong position regarding qualification.

“Once the lads’ effort levels were at the required level, very happy with that after that,” said Cusack to Galway Daily after the final whistle.  “Because we’re more than happy if teams go on to beat us and we’ve played our best, I’m more than happy with that.

“We’ve one win and one loss so this is essentially moving week.  After this in some of the groups, some of the teams will be out so we had to make sure that we were in the best position going forward for us.  Which obviously meant this was a must win game.

“I’m sure every team would target this game (third round) to get momentum up.  In Galway club hurling, it’s all about momentum at this stage and we’ve got it up.  Fortunately, we got it today and we’re looking to push forward from here now.”

One primary difference noted between the two teams was Padraig Pearses’ relentless and the discipline in the tackle and they profited from Abbeyknockmoy errors.

“We put a lot of emphasis on the tackling all year long,” added Cusack.  “And it’s great to see that come to fruition today.

“We’ll just look at Moycullen (their next opponents) and reassess then after that.

“We were very disappointed with our performance against Athenry.  We felt we took our eye off the ball a small bit.  Lads got a little bit complacent and lads assumed they were going to win as we had a good start.  And we didn’t do ourselves justice that day.  So, we won’t be taking anything for granted.

“We’re just looking at the next game and just bringing it on from there.  If everyone brings what we had today, I think we’ll take some stopping absolutely.”

Padraig Pearses face Moycullen in their fourth group game in the 2018 Senior Hurling Championship.  That will take place the week ending Sunday, 16th September and no details have been confirmed yet. 

SHC B2 Wrap: Wins for Padraig Pearses, Ardrahan and Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry 

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Padraig Pearses vs Abbeyknockmoy

Padraig Pearses stormed back into contention in Duggan Park on Saturday (1st September) as this victory in the 2018 senior hurling championship put them into the top three. 

Goals from Sean Hardiman and Gareth Lally were the telling factor for Shane Cusack’s men but it was their work rate over the hour that delivered this result and made other teams sit up and take notice.

The primary difference between the two sides was Pearses’ discipline in the tackle.  They never allowed Abbeyknockmoy settle in defence and they quickly moved the ball the other end to ensure the scoreboard matched their endeavour.

John Culkin’s side started the championship brightly with draws against Moycullen and Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry but they’ll need to reassess their standings after this deflating loss.  They just couldn’t come to terms with the tempo being set and carelessly presented Padraig Pearses chances.

Hardiman’s goal came after just three minutes when Shane Raftery’s delivery was assisted by Emmet Ward allowing Hardiman find the net.  And the Gurteen/Ballymacward team were 1-10 to 0-4 up at half-time.

Conor Fahey was tremendous around the middle and struck three excellent points from play while Tomas Flannery, Jimmy Gelston, Ward and Lally also found the target.

Abbeyknockmoy were depending on Paul Flaherty for their points but did have contributions form Trevor Mullins and Jason Joyce in the second half.  But despite forcing keeper Fearghal Flannery and defender Richie Lally into three crucial stops, they never threatened their opponents’ supremacy.

Kerrill Hardiman, Ward and Tomas Flannery stretched the margin before Ronan Bellew, just introduced, sent a ball into the square and Gareth Lally prodded it to the net to leave it 2-14 to 0-7 on 42 minutes.

Bellew would finish with two points while Gelston, Sean Hardiman and Tomas Flannery all added to their accounts.

This victory puts Padraig Pearses in second spot behind Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry who were comprehensive 4-21 to 0-13 winners over Moycullen in Pearse Stadium on Saturday.  And Ardrahan got their first 2018 win on Sunday (2nd September) with a 0-16 to 0-11 victory over Athenry in Gort.

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Senior Hurling Championship – Senior B Results 

Padraig Pearses 2-19 Abbeyknockmoy 0-11 

Scorers for Padraig Pearses: Tomas Flannery 0-7 (all frees), Sean Hardiman 1-1, Gareth Lally 1-1, Conor Fahey 0-3, Emmet Ward 0-2, Jimmy Gelston 0-2, Ronan Bellew 0-2, Kerrill Hardiman 0-1.

Scorers for Abbeyknockmoy: Paul Flaherty 0-9 (five frees, one ‘65), Eoin Blade 0-1, Jason Joyce 0-1.

Ardrahan 0-16 Athenry 0-11 

Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry 4-21 Moycullen 0-13 

Pld Pts Dif
Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry 3 5 +25
Padraig Pearses 3 4 +11
Ardrahan 3 3 +1
Athenry 3 2 -3
Abbeyknockmoy 3 2 -14
Moycullen 3 2 -20

Round 4 Fixtures – (week ending, Sunday, 16th September) 

Abbeyknockmoy vs Athenry 

Ardrahan vs Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry 

Moycullen vs Padraig Pearses 

Emergency water shutdown in Ballinasloe

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Galway Daily news Latest EPA report shows one Galway public water supply deemed "at-risk"

An emergency water shutdown is currently underway at St Michaels Square in Ballinasloe.

The water outage was announced by Irish Water and Galway County Council Water Services earlier and will last until approximately 4pm today.

Galway County Council has apologised for any inconvenience that may be caused.

Dáil Committee to examine An Post plans to close 18 Galway post offices

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Galway Daily news Dáil Committe to discuss closure of rural post offices

Minister for Communications and Galway Roscommon TD Denis Naughten will appear before the Dáil Communications Committee this afternoon to discuss plans to close many rural post offices.

Galway is the hardest hit county under the consolidation plans, with 18 rural post offices closing across the county.

The Committee is examining the deal between An Post and the Irish Postmasters’ Union which will see 159 rural post offices close in a restructuring plan of An Post’s services.

Minster Naughten will appear before the Committee shortly along with David McRedmond, CEO of An Post and Debbie Byrne, its Managing Director.

Representatives of the Post Office Networks, An Post Mailing Centres, and the Public Banking Forum of Ireland will also take part in the discussions.

Chairperson of the Committee, Galway West TD Hildegarde Naughton said:

“While we understand the need for An Post to develop a strategic plan for the future viability of the network, we are also keenly aware that post offices are part of the social fabric of many rural communities, providing important services, particularly for many older and marginalised people.”

“The meeting affords us the opportunity to examine the deal in greater detail and to consider how communities may be impacted and what changes can be expected in terms of service from An Post in the future,” she concluded.

The deal between An Post and the IPU, which would see rural offices close as postmasters retire, was crafted under An Post’s ‘A New Vision for the Future of the Post Office Services in Ireland’.

The IPU accepted this proposal by a 5 to 1 margin in a ballot earlier this year.

Under the plans, a post office can only close if there is an alternative office within 15km.

But this could still cause problems for many elderly people in rural areas, who are the most isolated, and the most likely to rely on the post office’s services on a regular basis.

The 18 post offices closing in Galway are: Ballyconnelly, Ballyglunin, Ballymoe, Cloghbrack, Colemanstown, Cornamora, Eyrecourt, Garrafrances, Glinsk, Inverin, Kiltulla, Kylebrack, Lettermullen, Menlough, Moyard, New Inn, Renvyle, and Woodlawn.

An Post have said that the move is necessary to ensure the survival of the post office network, and plans to make the remaining offices a one-stop-shop for banking, package delivery, and government services.

However the plans have met with strong opposition, with Galway-Roscommon TD Michael Fitzmaurice calling for postal services to remain in rural areas.

He held a public meeting last week to invite opinions on the future of the postal network in Galway and Roscommon.

The Independent TD said that a representative group has been set up to see if it can save threatened branches.

The Committee meeting will get underway at 2pm with the Public Banking Forum speaking first, followed by Minister Naughten and other representatives at 3pm.

NUI Galway Students’ Union launches life skills courses for first aid and more

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Galway daily news NUI Galway Students' Union launches 2018 life skills courses

The Students’ Union at NUI Galway is launching this year’s range of life skills courses for the students in the 2018/2019 academic year.

Since 2009 the Students’ Union has been running a variety of practical courses for NUIG’s 17,500 students to improve their chance at a job, learn what to do in a medical crisis, and general knowledge for all areas of life.

Megan Reilly, President of the NUIG Students’ Union said, “We are delighted to announce details of our Life Skills courses for the year ahead. Having attended these courses myself I know first-hand how invaluable the knowledge I gained has been.”

“Whether it’s learning how to help someone who may be suicidal or gaining the skills to administer CPR. All of these courses help to provide a well-rounded education for our students whilst also helping them to make their CV’s stand out from the crowd when looking for jobs.”

Some of the potentially life saving skills that can be picked up include a Cardiac First Responder Course, a half-day, fully certified course that teaches all the basic skills on what to do for people who are suffering from stroke, cardiac arrest, heart attack, or choking.

Students are taught how to performs CPR, as well as how to operate an Automated Defibrillator.

There is also a three day First Aid Responder course that includes the Cardiac Responder Course, as well as how to deal with an unconscious patient, handling injuries, shock, burns, and hypothermia.

For those who already know First Aid, there is a one-day refresher course available to brush up on your skills.

What can be just as much a matter of saving lives is Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training.

Ireland ranks 5th in the EU for our suicide rate, with almost 500 people taking their own lives each year.

This two day course is open to anyone over the age of 18, teaching skills to help reduce the immediate risk of suicide and to support those at risk.

Other life skills that could benefit you include a Mixed Martial Arts Self-Defence Course that covers the basics of protecting yourself from an attacker.

Sign Language Classes that, after ten weeks, should leave you able to conduct a basic conversation in Irish Sign Language.

Disclosure Training by Galway Rape Crisis Centre. Learn how to properly handle when someone discloses an incident of sexual violence, and examine pervasive attitudes and beliefs towards sexual violence.

This course is a pre-requisite for anyone looking to volunteer with Galway Rape Crisis Centre.

Child Protection Training, certified by the National Youth Council, covers topics relevant to anyone working or volunteering where they would encounter children, including how to identify signs of abuse.

The Anti-Racism course from Galway One World Centre tackles injustice at the local and global level by examining the roots of poverty and shared experiences of racism.

It asks participants to question the way the world works and the role they play in it, to better appreciate the value of diversity in Ireland.

And lastly there are also classes available for Yoga, and Manual Handling Skills. That is to say, the lifting of things.

Any one of these courses would look great on a CV as well as teaching valuable skills to carry forward with you.

For more information on when these courses will be on, how much the cost, and how to book, go to the Students’ Union website.

 

GALWAY GAA: Damien Comer is Canavan’s Pick on Sky Sports 

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Damien Comer

Peter Canavan’s Football Team of the Year also saw just one Galway player selected as Annaghdown’s Damien Comer took the full forward slot on the Tyrone legend’s selection. 

“Damien Comer was superb and he is my pick at full forward,” said Canavan in his Sky Sports column as he named him alongside Kerry’s David Clifford and Monaghan’s Conor McManus.  “A real productive year for him.”

There was no room for Shane Walsh who made the Sunday Game Team as Canavan made four changes.  Comer, Donegal’s Ryan McHugh and Monaghan pair Drew Wylie and Rory Beggan replaced Walsh, Dublin’s Stephen Cluxton, Donegal’s Eoghan Ban Gallagher and Monaghan’s Karl O’Connell.

Dublin dominated the team with seven players named.  Jonny Cooper, James McCarthy and Jack McCaffrey are in defence; Brian Fenton partners Brian Howard in midfield; and Paul Mannion and Ciaran Kilkenny line out in the half forward line.

Monaghan are next with three despite not making the All-Ireland Final through Beggan, McManus and Wylie.  Tyrone pair Padraig Hampsey and Colm Cavanagh are in defence.  Comer, Clifford and McHugh give Galway, Kerry and Donegal a slot each.

Comer was part of the All-Ireland Final build-up when he appeared on RTE Radio 1’s Saturday Sport (1st September) and suggested the introduction of an ‘offensive mark’ would encourage more kick passing.

“We have the ‘mark’ from the kickouts,” said the Galway captain.  “What about an offensive mark?

“That would encourage more kick passing. So, if the ball is delivered from inside the ’65 and you catch a clean ball, you would then get an opportunity at a free score. It would encourage kicking, a skill that is not much in our game now as there are so many numbers back.”

Peter Canavan’s Team of the Year: 

  1. RoryBeggan (Monaghan) 
  2. Jonny Cooper (Dublin)
  3. PádraigHampsey (Tyrone) 
  4. Drew Wylie (Monaghan)
  5. James McCarthy (Dublin)
  6. ColmCavanagh (Tyrone) 
  7. Jack McCaffrey (Dublin)
  8. Brian Fenton (Dublin)
  9. Brian Howard (Dublin)
  10. Paul Mannion (Dublin)
  11. Ciarán Kilkenny (Dublin)
  12. Ryan McHugh (Donegal)
  13. David Clifford (Kerry)
  14. Damien Comer (Galway)
  15. ConorMcManus (Monaghan) 

GALWAY GAA: Shane Walsh makes Sunday Game Team of the Year 

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Shane Walsh

Kilkerrin/Clonberne’s Shane Walsh was the only Galway player selected on the Sunday Game’s Team of the Year when it was announced after the All-Ireland Football Final (2nd September). 

There was no surprise of Walsh’s inclusion in the half-forward line after an excellent year where his ability to deliver crucial scores was instrumental in the Tribesmen making their first All-Ireland semi-final since 2001.

However, just one name was a surprise for the Connacht champions who saw fellow losing finalists Monaghan get two slots and players like Galway Daily Footballer of the Year Ian Burke, Damien Comer and Eoghan Kerin can feel unlucky.

Not suprisingly, four-in-a-row winning champions Dublin dominated the selection that was made by analysts Sean Cavanagh, Colm Cooper, Lee Keegan, Michael Murphy, Tomas O Se and Ciaran Whelan.

Stephen Cluxton was named in goal; Jonny Cooper, James McCarthy and Jack McCaffrey in defence; Brian Fenton in midfield; along with Ciaran Kilkenny, Brian Howard and Paul Mannion up front.

Kilkenny was the unanimous pick for Footballer of the Year while McCaffery was named Man of the Match after their 2-17 to 1-14 win over Tyrone.

The Red Hands got two places after their final defeat with Padraig Hampsey at full back and Colm Cavanagh in midfield.  Karl O’Connell and Conor McManus represent Monaghan while Donegal and Kerry are also acknowledged through Eoghan Ban Gallagher and David Clifford respectively.

The Sunday Game 2018 Football Team of the Year

  1. Stephen Cluxton (Dublin)
  2. Jonny Cooper (Dublin)
  3. Pádraig Hampsey (Tyrone) 
  4. Eoghan Bán Gallagher (Donegal) 
  5. Karl O’Connell (Monaghan)
  6. James McCarthy (Dublin)
  7. Jack McCaffrey (Dublin) 
  8. Brian Fenton (Dublin)
  9. Colm Cavanagh (Tyrone) 
  10. Shane Walsh (Galway)
  11. Ciarán Kilkenny (Dublin)
  12. Brian Howard (Dublin) 
  13. Paul Mannion (Dublin)
  14. Conor McManus (Monaghan) 
  15. David Clifford (Kerry) 

Marine scientists sample deep sea life in search of new medical drugs

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Galway Daily news Marine scientists sample deep sea sponges to develop new drugs

Marine Scientists from NUI Galway have recently returned from an expedition to source new pharmaceuticals from deep sea sponges on the very edge of Ireland’s continental shelf.

The expedition aboard the RV Celtic Explorer was backed by the Marine Institute based out of Oranmore.

Using the remote operated submersible, the ROV Holland I, marine researchers explored the ocean floor 100km off the coast of Bellmullet, Co. Mayo.

Marine life in that area like sea sponges and octocorals, which lack the stony exterior of reef-building corals, produce defensive chemicals that stop other sponges and corals growing on them.

Those chemicals, with their unique structure, can be valuable source of new medicinal drugs.

The team of scientists used the ROV Holland I to take samples of the sea life in the area for testing.

Back in the lab at NUIG, researchers tested the chemicals they extracted against a range of disease screens for various types of cancer, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and multiple pathogens like Enterobacter bacteria species.

Professor Louise Allcock from the Ryan Institute at NUIG, and Chief Scientist on the expedition, explained the importance of conserving these unique habitats,

“We don’t need much material to work out the structure of a new compound, which can then be synthesized in the laboratory,”

“But new diseases emerge every decade, and it’s really important to also conserve these unique habitats so that medicine can draw on them in the future. Our species distribution maps will help with that.”

For this project, the Ryan Institute worked closely with researchers from the University of South Florida and other collaborators around the world.

Professor Bill Baker, a chemist on the project from USF, said: “Naturally produced chemicals from marine organisms provide real opportunities for drug discovery.”

“And the deep-sea, with its specially adapted fauna, is likely to yield a range of chemistry not known from shallow waters.”

The area where they worked was chosen because previous surveys with ROV submersibles suggested that it was rich in sponge life.

On of the other principal experts who joined the expedition was Dr Joana Xavier, a marine researcher who has worked with CIIMAR Maine Research Centre in Portugal, the University of Bergen in Norway, and worked as Scientific Manager on the EU’s Horizon 2020 SponGES project.

She provided the team with her expertise in sponge taxonomy, the identification of species, gathered on many expeditions in the Atlantic.

Dr Xavier said the diversity of sponges found in Irish waters was breathtaking, with many untouched habitats.

“Unusually large individuals, likely to be hundreds of years old, were also observed, attesting to the pristine condition of some sites.”

“Other structural habitats such as cold-water coral reefs and gardens, also found during the cruise, help maintain the diversity in these areas.”

 

 

 

 

 

GALWAY GAA: 2018 Galway Daily Minor Footballer Semi-Finals 

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"Cathal Sweeney" "Paul Kelly" "Aidan Halloran" "Eoghan Tinney"

The opening round of our 2018 Galway Daily Minor Footballer of the Year competition closed last night (Monday) as the 20 contenders were whittled down to 12 players. 

Cathal Sweeney topped the poll with 77% followed by Eoghan Tinney (65%), Aidan Halloran (60%) and Paul Kelly (48%).

The top two from each group advanced to the next round along with the two best third placed players (Sean Black – 14%, Daniel Cox – 14%).

Some of those unfortunate to be eliminated included Ethan Walsh, Donie Halloran, Eanna McCormack and Liam Judge.

The semi-finalists will take part today (Tuesday) in four groups containing three players each.  The winners from each group will qualify for Wednesday’s final.

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  

AIDAN HALLORAN – 60%, SEAN HORKAN – 18%, SEAN BLACK – 14%, Donie Halloran – 8%

OISIN McCORMACK – 44%, MATTHEW COOLEY – 40%, Ethan Walsh – 12%, Liam Judge – 4%

Oisin McCormack

PAUL KELLY – 48%, RYAN MONAHAN – 31%, DANIEL COX – 14%, Eanna McCormack – 7%

EOGHAN TINNEY – 65%, CONOR RAFTERY – 29%, Cian Deane – 3%, Conor Halbard – 3%

CATHAL SWEENEY – 77%, TONY GILL – 19%, Oisin Gormley – 3%, James McLoughlin – 1%

 

The posts below will show the semi-final draw and we will have winners each day along with the overall results on Thursday (6th September).  Best of luck to all players! 

Lawrencetown granted €50,000 for school and community safety works

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Galway Daily news Lawrencetown Community Development Group gets €50,000 CLÁR funding

Lawrencetown has been allocated €50,000 in funding for infrastructure works to improve community safety in the east Galway village.

Galway East TD Seán Canney has confirmed that funding has been secured for Lawrencetown Community Development group to provide a footpath, carpark, and secure drop of points.

The money is being provided under the CLÁR programme, which backs small scale infrastructure projects in rural areas that have suffered from population decline.

These works are meant to improve on an area’s infrastructure to make it a more attractive place for people to live and work.

“I welcome this allocation of funding for Lawrencetown Community. The CLÁR funding is a vital source of money to assist communities develop their communities to their full potential,” said Deputy Canney.

Nationally €1.6 million was allocated to 51 community projects including Lawrencetown, creating safety measures, play areas and multi-use games areas for schools and communities.

The funding is being provided under Measures 1 (Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures) and 2 (Play Areas) of the CLÁR programme.

Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring announced the projects which had received approval.

“By supporting improved safety around schools and other community facilities, and providing play areas in disadvantaged rural areas, CLÁR funding is helping to make these areas more attractive places for families to live and to settle in.”

This is the second round of approved projects under those parts of the programme. Earlier this year, nine communities in east Galway benefited from €300,000 for school safety measures,

Prior to this, 240 projects around Ireland had been supported to the tune of €7.5 million in government funding under the 2018 CLÁR programme.

With this announcement, the total investment in rural areas comes to €9.1 million across 290 projects.

This second round of funding is for projects that submitted their application within the deadline, but which weren’t considered to have advanced enough to secure approval at the time.

“Communities themselves have fundraised and worked with their Local Authorities to put forward projects for funding and this is why I decided to revisit the applications that my Department received earlier this year,” Minister Ring said.

“I’m pleased to announce that an extra 51 projects can be approved for funding, having demonstrated that they have met all of the requirements of the programme.”

The final two parts of the CLÁR programme are projects that support first responders, also announced in July.

And a final round of funding will be made available for volunteer organisations that provide medical transport for people with mobility issues, and taking people to and from cancer treatment centres.

Applications have closed for that strand, with projects that gained approval to be announced in the coming weeks.

Galway Music Residency explores the sounds of 27 European countries with new concert series

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Galway Daily life & style Galway Music Residency launches concerts of European music

Galway Music Residency is launching a three year series of concerts this week performing the music of 27 European countries for Galway audiences.

The lunchtime concerts in the From Europe with Love programme will see a string quartet performing music from all over Europe on the first Tuesday of each month starting on September 4.

It’s kicking off with the musical stylings of France this week, followed by the Netherlands in October, and Malta in November.

The concerts were announced at the launch of GMR’s Autumn/Winter programme by Artistic Chair Jane O’Leary.

The three year project, which will be held at St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church in the city, is part of the build up to Galway’s year as the European Capital of Culture in 2020.

GMR’s programme of events for the latter half of this year was launched by Dr Aidan Thomas, Director of the new BA in Music at NUIG, at the university’s O’Donoghue Centre.

Other musical highlights to look forward to this season include the popular 3 Saturdays: 3 Kinds of Music sponsored by LK Shields Solicitors and curated by Matthew Berrill, which is returning to the Mick Lally Theatre in November.

The GMR’s flagship group the ConTempo Quartet are back bringing music to rural corners of Galway this December with ConTempo Countywide, performing in Ballygar and Oughterard.

The Galway Music Residency was established in 2002 to cultivate music in Galway through performance and mentoring, with a professional ensemble at its core.

Education remains an important part of that, with a renewed focus on getting young people involved in music this season.

As well as the three university-level ensembles it mentors, Galway Music Residency is working with its first ever group of junior performers Voldemort Quartet, who charmed audiences at the launch with their performance.

GMR will also continue its partnership with NUIG by working with MA in writing students, the university orchestras, and the BA in Music launching this month.

At a secondary school level a piano workshop focused on Gerald Barry’s Piano Quartet is being developed for the Leaving Cert.

The ConTempo Quartet will also carry on mentoring the members of Sym-Phonic Waves, the new youth orchestra for the West of Ireland created as part of the bid for Galway 2020.

Following on from the wildly successful screening of horror-classic Nosferatu last Halloween, this year the ConTempo Quartet will perform a live-score for Buster Keaton’s The General.

This 1927 silent action-comedy follows the true story of an train chase during the American Civil War.

For a unique chance to hear renowned musicians providing a live-soundtrack for a cinematic masterpiece, head down to the O’Donoghue Centre at NUIG on Tuesday, October 30 at 7pm.

For more information on these events and many more, find a full brochure here

Aisling Peileadóirí na Gaillimhe Goidte agus Stair Bainte amach ag an Ríocht

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7 ainmniúchán faighte ag peileadóirí na Gaillimhe - Galway Daily

Bhí Aisling peileadóirí na Gaillimhe goidte uathu inné agus stair bainte amach ag an Ríocht.

Cé go raibh cluiche den scoth ag foireann na Gaillimhe, ní rabhadar in ann an bheart a dhéanamh agus a chuid Aisling goidte ag Ciarraí.

Thug foireann mionúir na Gaillimhe aghaidh ar Chiarraí i Cluiche Ceannais Mionúir Craobh na hÉireann ar an Domhnach 2ú Meán Fomhair agus iad ag iarraidh stop a chur le fir na Ríochta a bhí ar thóir cúig teideal as a chéile a bhaint amach.

Bhí foireann na Gaillimhe ar thóir an chéad teideal ó 2007 a bhaint amach agus iad ag súil leis an bheart a dhéanamh inné áit a raibh an Ríocht ag súil le píosa beag staire a bhaint amach.

Thug peileadóirí na Gaillimhe an cluiche chuig an Ríocht agus iad chun cinn le ceithre cúilín ag dul isteach sa seomra feistis ag leath-am.

Is iad peileadóirí na Ríochta a thosaigh amach níos fearr agus bhíodar 3 cúilín chun tosaigh leis an scórlíne 0-04 go 0-01 ag an 10ú nóiméad ach de réir mar a raibh an clog ag sleamhnú bhí muinín foireann na Gaillimhe ag éirí níos láidre.

Thóg Gaillimh seilbh ar an cluiche idir an 11ú agus 22ú nóimeád ag scóráil 6 pointe gan fhreagra agus báide rud a d’fhág foireann na Ríochta i dtrioblóid.

Bhí an cuma air go raibh Aisling foireann na Gaillimhe ar tí tárlú agus iad ag dul isteach sa seomra feistis leis an scórlíne 1-09 go 0-08.

Ní mar a shíltear a bítear áfach agus tháinig an Ríocht amach le níos mó troid iontu sa dara leath agus iad ag thaispeánt charactair agus caighdéan chun seilbh a thógaint ar an cluiche arís. Is acusan a bhí an lá sa deireadh agus stair bainte amach acu.

Is iad foireann Míonúir Ciarraí an chéad foireann fearaibh idir iománaíocht agus caide atá théis cúig teideal as a chéile a bhaint amach.

An scór dheireanach sa cluiche ná Ciarraí 0-21 Gaillimh 1-14.

Cé ná raibh an bua ag foireann mionúir na Gaillimhe inné níl dabht ar bith ann ach go mbeidís thar nais agus go bhfuil todhchaí geal geallta don chuid is mó dóibh.

 

Oifigeach Conamara théis seasamh siar mar Coimisinéir na nGardaí

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Tá oifigeach Conamara théis seasamh siar mar Coimisinéir na nGardaí agus b’é Drew Harris a bheas ag glacadh an ról sin anois.

B’é an fear ó Carna, Dónall Ó Cualáin a raibh ceaptha sa ról i Mí Meán Fomhair seo chaite nuair a d’éirigh Nóirín O’ Sullivan as an phost théis an scannal ollmhór a bhí bainteach léi.

Bhí scannal mór bainteach le O’Sullivan agus Martin Callinan a bhí sa ról roimh O’Sullivan, ar nós an feachtas smearadh líomhnaithe i gcoinne an gharda Maurice McCabe, falsú dos na mílte tástálacha anála, agus an scannal fabhtála GSOC.

I gcomparáid le sin, bhí tionacht measartha ciúin ag Ó Cualáin mar Coimisinéir, le maoirseacht a dhéanamh aige ar thabhairt isteach na n-athchóirithe arna leagan amach ag Coimisiún athchóirithe an Gharda Síochána, agus ag plé leis an achrann leanúnach idir Hutch-Kinnehan, a d’éiligh 14 saol go dtí seo.

Bhí dualgais an Choimisinéara á dhéanamh aige ar feadh roinnt seachtainí roimh éirí as Uasal O’ Sullivan fad is a bhí sí ar saoire.

Bhí ó Cualáin soiléir ón tús nach raibh sé ar intinn aige seasamh buan an Choimisinéara, agus bhí sé sásta gníomhú mar chúramóir fad is a bhí an rialtas ar bun an phróiséis fada agus iad ar thóir chomharbaí Uasal O’ Sullivan.

Tá sé á chur ina ionad mar Choimisinéir ag an iar-oifigeach PSNI, Drew Harris, a bhfuil geallta aige dul ar aghaidh leis an nGarda Síochána a athchóiriú, agus é a dhéanamh níos trédhearcaí.

Bhí an t-aistriú oifigiúl ar siúl ag meán oíche Dé Domhnaigh ag Ceanncheathrú na Roinne i Kevin Street.

 

iRadio teams up with Retro Drive-in Movies for special screenings in Galway

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This is big!

iRadio has announced that it is bringing the drive-in cinema experience back, in conjunction with Retro Drive-in Movies.

The not-to-be-missed event will take place over three evenings at Ballybrit Racecourse in Galway, when up to 250 carloads of film fanatics will get to experience the biggest Mobile LED Screen on the planet!

And if you’re wondering if the listings are as good as the drive-in experience sounds, then take a look below (you won’t be disappointed)!

Friday Oct 19th

8pm  Harry Potter and The Philosophers Stone

Saturday Oct 20th

2.45pm Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets.

 6.45pm  Hocus Pocus!

9.30pm Scream 

Sunday Oct 21st

3.00pm Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban.

 6.45pm  Hocus Pocus (again!)

9.15pm The Exorcist 

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