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New Local Link Portumna to Ballinasloe bus line opening this month

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Galway Daily news Local link announce new bus line from Portumna to Ballinasloe

Local Link have announced that they will be operating a new bus service from Potumna to Ballinasloe starting on August 7.

The new service will go from Portumna Castle and Abbey to Ballinasloe train station with stops at the N65 bus stop and the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna, Laurencetown, Portiuncula Hospital, and Dunlo street in Ballinasloe.

During the summer it will run six times daily from Monday to Saturday and twice a day on a Sunday.

In winter there will only be four buses a day from Monday to Saturday and two on Sunday.

A full timetable for the new route 547 can be found here.

The news about the new services connecting Galway towns was quickly welcomed on Twitter.

Local link provides door to door and scheduled bus services in towns, villages, and rural areas through a combination of contracted private operators and its own buses.

They have over 80 services covering Galway county.

Tickets for the Portumna to Ballinasloe service will range from €2.50 to €6 for an adult single, and up to €9 for an adult return.

Children aged 5 to 18 travel half price and Free Travel Pass holders go free.

 

Photos: Macnas pop into The Connacht Hotel for pre-Races Bubble and Brunch

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Valerie Cooke and Macnas performers Jo Jo Hynes and James Riordan pictured at "Bubbles & Brunch at the Galway Races" in aid of local charity ACT for Meningitis. Hosted by the Connacht Hotel took place on Wednesday, 1st August with special appearances from Macnas and supported by a number of Galway business’s including Catwalk Model Agency, local milliners Suzie Mahony Designs, Emily-Jean Atelier and Standún. Photo Martina Regan

Award-winning spectacle theatre company Macnas teamed up with The Connacht Hospitality Group yesterday at the Bubble & Brunch event in support of The Macnas Young Ensemble.

The Macnas Young Ensemble has 45 members and the workshops are free of charge and run throughout the entire year on a weekly basis making the support of The Connacht Hospitality Group invaluable to the next generation.

This partnership will allow Macnas to develop a world-class dynamic performance ensemble and Drumming troupe for Galway city and county.

Eveanna Ryan and Wayne Neilan, Connacht Hotel and Macnas performers James Riordan and Jo Jo Hynes pictured at “Bubbles & Brunch at the Galway Races” in aid of local charity ACT for Meningitis. Hosted by the Connacht Hotel took place on Wednesday, 1st August with special appearances from Macnas and supported by a number of Galway business’s including Catwalk Model Agency, local milliners Suzie Mahony Designs, Emily-Jean Atelier and Standún.
Photo Martina Regan
pictured at “Bubbles & Brunch at the Galway Races” in aid of local charity ACT for Meningitis. Hosted by the Connacht Hotel took place on Wednesday, 1st August with special appearances from Macnas and supported by a number of Galway business’s including Catwalk Model Agency, local milliners Suzie Mahony Designs, Emily-Jean Atelier and Standún.
Photo Martina Regan
Macnas performers Jo Jo Hynes and James Riordan pictured at “Bubbles & Brunch at the Galway Races” in aid of local charity ACT for Meningitis. Hosted by the Connacht Hotel took place on Wednesday, 1st August with special appearances from Macnas and supported by a number of Galway business’s including Catwalk Model Agency, local milliners Suzie Mahony Designs, Emily-Jean Atelier and Standún.
Photo Martina Regan
Kate Molloy and Valerie Cooke and Macnas performers Jo Jo Hynes and James Riordan pictured at “Bubbles & Brunch at the Galway Races” in aid of local charity ACT for Meningitis. Hosted by the Connacht Hotel took place on Wednesday, 1st August with special appearances from Macnas and supported by a number of Galway business’s including Catwalk Model Agency, local milliners Suzie Mahony Designs, Emily-Jean Atelier and Standún.
Photo Martina Regan
Milliners Emily-Jean O’Byrne and Suzie Mahony and Macnas performers James Riordan and Jo Jo Hynes pictured at “Bubbles & Brunch at the Galway Races” in aid of local charity ACT for Meningitis. Hosted by the Connacht Hotel took place on Wednesday, 1st August with special appearances from Macnas and supported by a number of Galway business’s including Catwalk Model Agency, local milliners Suzie Mahony Designs, Emily-Jean Atelier and Standún.
Photo Martina Regan

GALWAY RACES: SHARJAH wins THE GALWAY HURDLE

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Darren Kelly
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Day 4 – Thursday, 2nd August 2018 – Race 6/8 (FEATURE!)

4.35 Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap 

  1. SHARJAH 12/1
  2. Blazer 12/1
  3. Leoncavallo 20/1
  4. Bedrock 33/1

(Trainer – Willie Mullins, Jockey – Patrick Mullins)

Galway Daily Winners Today – 1 (Minella Beau)

Shorelines Arts Festival reveals this year’s headline acts

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Galway Daily life & style Shorelines Arts Festival reveals 2018 highlights

Shorelines Arts Festival has revealed the first part its lineup of music, drama and more taking place in Portumna this September.

Writer and performer Seamus O’Rourke is returning to Shorelines this year with his trademark insight into rural life and edgy humour.

In his latest play From Under the Bed two aging bachelor brothers have reached a point in their lives when they have to make certain decisions about their life. Things like buying a television for instance.

When Eugene McPartland is woken in the night by his brother Pat, wearing his Sunday best and looking to talk, all the ‘auld shite’ that  could have been left under the bed comes into the open.

From Under the Bed is on on Friday September 14 at 8pm in Portumna Town Hall.

The Alan Kelly Gang are returning to Ireland and they’re bringing internationally acclaimed Scottish songwriter Eddi Reader with them in a union of traditional music that’s been called “sumptuous and exceptional” by critics.

Brimming powerful instrumentals, alluring songs and buoyant harmonies, you can catch their concert on Saturday September 15 at 8:30pm at Christ Church.

In other musical news The Irish Guitar Quartet will be on in Christ Church the following evening at 5pm taking listeners around the world with Latin, Folk, and Classic American music.

Jerry Creedon, David Keating, Caoilfhinn nÍ Choileain, and Aengus Kirakowski have all garnered praise as soloists on stage and together they create a truly exciting ensemble.

And closing out Shorelines this year is Little John Nee combining comical storytelling with some original music in Small Holes and Potholes.

Little John has won an Irish Times Theatre Award for Sparkplug and its subsequent RTE Radio drama adaptationon a prize at the prestigious Prix Italia 2013.

He was elected to Aosdána in 2016.

Small Halls and Potholes has travelled to Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Vienna as part of a Five Cities Tour.

The Shorelines Arts Festival takes place every year in Portumna, the surrounding area, and on the waters of Lough Derg, placing particular emphasis on how we interact with the water where it meets the land.

Aside from those headline shows there’s plenty more to catch this year including family events with Galway Community Circus, Folk on a Boat concert out on Lough Derg and much more.

The full programme for Shorelines will be published on August 8, giving you plenty of time to see what’s going on at the arts festival that runs from September 13-16.

GALWAY RACES: Calie Du Mesnil Gets The Novice Hurdle

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Day 4 – Thursday, 2nd August 2018 – Race 5/8

4.00 Guinness Novice Hurdle 

  1. CALIE DU MESNIL 8/1
  2. Sapphire Lady 14/1
  3. Exchange Rate 6/4f
  4. Minella Times 15/2

(Trainer – Willie Mullins, Jockey – Danny Mullins)

Galway Daily Winners Today – 1 – (Minella Beau)

GALWAY RACES: Yulong Gold Fairy Sparkles in Corrib Fillies Stakes

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Day 4 – Thursday, 2nd August 2018 – Race 4/8

3.25 Arthur Guinness Irish EBF Corrib Fillies Stakes 

  1. YULONG GOLD FAIRY 13/8F
  2. Panstarr 9/2
  3. Ship of Dreams 12/1

(Trainer – Dermot Weld, Jockey – Shane Foley)

Galway Daily Winners Today – 1 – (Minella Beau)

GALWAY RACES: Honor Oak has the Rockshore Handicap

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Darren Kelly
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Day 4 – Thursday, 2nd August 2018 – Race 3/8

2.50 Rockshore Handicap 

  1. HONOR OAK 11/2
  2. Prosecution 4/1jf
  3. Perfect Soldier 12/1

(Trainer – Tom Hogan, Jockey – William Lee)

Galway Daily Winners Today – 1 (Minella Beau)

GALWAY RACES: Rashaan Comes Through in Open Gate Steeplechase

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2018 Galway Racing Festival Day 3, Ballybrit, Galway 1/8/2018 Barbara and Gabrielle Dunne from Oranmore, Galway Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

Day 4 – Thursday, 2nd August 2018 – Race 2/8

2.15 Open Gate Brewery Novice Steeplechase 

  1. RASHAAN 6/1
  2. Ornua 9/1
  3. Robin Des Foret 9/2

(Trainer – Colin Kidd, Jockey – Davy Russell)

Galway Daily Winners Today – 1

GALWAY RACES: Beginners Steeplechase Goes to MINELLA BEAU

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Darren Kelly
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Galway Races

Day 4 – Thursday, 2nd August 2018 – Race 1/8

1.40 Guinness Beginners Steeplechase 

  1. MINELLA BEAU 6/4F
  2. Caltax 9/2
  3. It’s All Guesswork 11/2

(Trainer – Willie Mullins, Jockey – Ruby Walsh)

A ONE-TWO FOR GALWAY DAILY!

Galway Daily Winners Today – 1

One in five mothers can’t tell when their child is overweight NUIG study finds

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galway daily news nuig study finds one in five mother can't tell if their child is overweight

A new study from NUI Galway has found that only one in five mothers are able to accurately tell if their child is overweight or obese at three and five years old.

Dr. Michelle Quelly from the Cairnes Schoold of Business and Economics and colleagues from the the Health Research Board carried out this research into the health of families with young children.

Their study found that only 22% of mothers could accurately say if their child was overweight or obese at three years old, going down to 18% at five years old.

Dr. Quelly notes that, “A mother’s recognition of their child being overweight and obese during early childhood is one of the key determinants in achieving a healthy weight status in children.”

“The study highlights the need for increased support in Ireland to help improve a mothers understanding of what defines a healthy body size in preschool aged children.”

The study was funded by project Cherish (Choosing Heathy Eating for Infant Health) and supported by the Health Research Board.

One factor that it noted was that a mother was more likely to overlook a child’s weight if they were a girl, had a higher birth weight, or if the mother was overweight.

It was carried out with data from the ‘Growing up in Ireland’ survey, a nationally representative face-to-face survey of children living in Ireland that aims to inform policy about children and families.

It gathered information from almost 10,000 families of three year old children and 9,000 families of five year olds.

A key recommendation from the study is the importance of having healthcare professionals inform families about healthy diet and weight for infants and young children.

It also highlighted that childhood obesity disproportionately affects low-income families and suggests that targeted intervention at a pre-school age could promote awareness of obesity in children.

CAMOGIE: Intermediates Up Against Senior Hurlers 

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Darren Kelly
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"Noel Finn" "Micheal Donoghue"

Galway intermediate camogie manager Noel Finn has made three changes to his starting team for their final round-robin fixture in the All-Ireland championship. 

Having already secured their place in the semi-finals for the first time since 2013, Finn will get a chance to look at his squad even though they still need to fight for top spot.

After wins over Antrim, Kildare and Westmeath and a draw with fellow qualifiers Tipperary, the Tribeswomen and the Premier County sit top with 10 points and scoring difference will determine who comes first with the second team facing Cork.

As Antrim conceded their fixture to Tipperary, their scoring difference doesn’t count but Galway still enjoy a +25 difference, 20 points ahead of their Munster rivals so any win against the Noresiders should be sufficient.

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Louise Brennan is named at wing back for Tara Naughton; Sinead Minihan starts at midfield instead of Lisa Casserly; and Amy Caulfield replaces Chloe Broderick at centre forward.  The team is captained by Mullagh’s Ciara Donohue.

After requesting the game avoids clashing with the All-Ireland senior camogie semi-final on Saturday (4th August – Galway vs Dublin – 7.15pm Pairc Ui Chaoimh), there was disappointment the time for Sunday’s game (2.30pm Kenny Park) was occurring exactly the same time as the senior hurlers meeting with Clare (2pm).

It was hoped the game could throw-in at 12pm and it’s believed both camps were willing to play at the earlier time.  With no change in the starting time, support for Galway could be minimal ahead of their last home game of 2018.

Galway ICC Team vs Kilkenny: Caitriona Daly; Ciara Donohue, Lorraine Coen, Eimear Porter; Aisling Downey, Eva Gilmore, Louise Brennan; Dervla Higgins, Sinead Minihan; Karen Kennedy, Amy Caulfield, Elisha Broderick; Tara Ruttledge, Aoife Lynskey, Rachel Monaghan.

Galway face Kilkenny in their final round-robin tie of the 2018 Liberty Insurance All-Ireland intermediate camogie championship on Sunday, 5th August.  Throw-in at Kenny Park, Athenry is 2.30pm. 

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Social media must be regulated and we must lead the way, says Galway West TD

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Social Media cannot regulate itself any longer and must be regulated to ensure that social media platforms are safe places for its users, a Galway West TD has said.

Hildegarde Naughton TD was speaking following the appearance of Facebook representatives before the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action after a recent Channel 4 Dispatches expose.

The representatives of Facebook again apologised for their shortcomings, but the Galway TD said that we must lead the way in regulating social media.

“As Facebook’s European Headquarters is based in Ireland, we must lead the way,” said Deputy Naughton.

“The press are regulated. Television and radio is regulated. It is the view of the committee that the time for self-regulation by social media platforms is over.”

The representatives at the meeting yesterday also outlined a series of measures they are taking to ensure no repeat of the objectionable, illegal or graphic online content that was clearly illustrated by the programme.

But Deputy Naughton said that the time for apologies is past.

“Social media platforms have shown themselves incapable of self-regulation. If they won’t regulate themselves, we must do it for them,” she said.

The Fine Gael TD has written to Oireactas members, Irish MEPs, the European Commissioner and the President of the European Parliament in relation to proposals that were agreed by the committee.

The committee believes that the involvement of the EU is vital to the long term success of appropriate platform moderation.

But she said that we cannot wait for others to act.

“No organisation or platform should be above the law. No organisation or platform has the right to decide how it will conduct itself, no matter the adverse consequences for its users.

“It is acknowledged that technology has utterly changed the communications landscape throughout the world.

“The vast majority of that is positive. However, no one can say that the sharing of images of a three year old child being severely beaten by an adult is something we should tolerate in the name of progress.

“We are not planning to turn back the clock or ban social media. What we are proposing is to regulate to ensure that such platforms are safe places for its users,” Deputy Naughton added.

GALWAY RACES – Day 4: Can David Charm The Ladies  in Galway Hurdle? 

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1-8-18 GALWAY CITY ISLAND and Mark Walsh jump the last ahead of Debuchet before winning the Win Big With Tote Maiden Hurdle. Healy Racing Photo

One of the biggest days in the Irish sporting year, and probably the biggest race in the Irish Racing season – it’s Galway Hurdle Day (Thursday, 2nd August) in Ballybrit and anytime up to 40,000 people are expected to descend on the races. 

Hopefully, the weather holds fine as not just is there €300,000 at stake in the day’s big race, but it’s also ‘Ladies Day’ in Ballybrit with €12,000 in prize money in their respective competitions.

Before we talk about the racing, lets focus on the Ladies competitioins that will be equally contested.

There is an envy-inducing €10,000 prize for the winner of the g Hotel & Spa Best Dressed Lady competition and €2,000 prize for the Best Hat competition.

Throughout the day, there will also be live music on-course. Experience first-hand the ‘magic’ that is the Galway Races. Get social on Ladies Day and use the official hashtags of #gHotelBestDressed and #GalwayRaces.

On the track, it wasn’t a great day for our Galway Daily Tipsters as we only picked up one winner.  However, Diamond Hill beating National Wealth in a one-two that would have yielded some dividends if you were brave.

Overall, the bookies reigned supreme with six winners in the 10+/1 bracket so we’ll be looking for more fortune today.

The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap at 4.35pm will gather our attention most and we think two horses are favoured for the big prize – David’s Charm or Le Richebourg.

After three evening meetings, we’re back to afternoon action and Minella Beau (a 2017 maiden winner) looks the strongest candidate for the opening race at 1.40pm.

Rashaan and Cadmium will be contenders at 2.15pm.  And we think Prosecution and Tony The Gent are ones to watch at 2.50pm.

I Can Fly and Dermot Weld’s Yulong Gold Fairy catch the eye at 3.25pm.  In Novice Hurdle at 4pm, Willie Mullins’ Exchange Rate will look to bounce back from a poor showing on Tuesday but faces still competition from Minella Times.

After the main race, Mullins’ Townshend and Sonnetist look the best options at 5.15pm.  And Charlie Byrne should send us off in good health in the final race with all tips heading towards Doctor Duffy.

Galway Daily will again provide coverage today of all the action in Galway.  See below for our official predictions and dark horses.

1.40 Guinness Beginners Steeplechase 

(Galway Daily Prediction: MINELLA BEAU 5/2, Dark Horse: Caltex 5/1) 

2.15 Open Gate Brewery Novice Steeplechase 

(Galway Daily Prediction, CADMIUM 1/1, Dark Horse: Robin Des Foret 9/2) 

2.50 Rockshore Handicap 

(Galway Daily Prediction: TONY THE GENT 5/1, Dark Horse: Giorni Felice 20/1) 

3.25 Arthur Guinness Irish EBF Corrib Fillies Stakes 

(Galway Daily Prediction: I CAN FLY 11/2, Dark Horse: Time To Exceed 28/1) 

4.00 Guinness Novice Hurdle 

(Galway Daily Prediction: MINELLA TIMES 13/2, Dark Horse: Sapphire Lady 7/1) 

4.35 Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap 

Galway Daily Prediction: LE RICHEBOURG 9/1, Dark Horse: David’s Charm 6/1) 

5.15 Open Gate Pure Brew Handicap 

(Galway Daily Prediction: TOWNSHEND 10/3, Dark Horse: Guido Reni 20/1)

5.50 Good Time for A Guinness Flat Race 

(Galway Daily Prediction: DOCTOR DUFFY 3/1, Dark Horse: Russian Soldier 16/1) 

Fios Físe ar thóir Paineál Lucht Féachana & Éisteachta de chuid TG4 & RnaG

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Tá Painéal Lucht Féachana agus Éisteachta de chuid TG4 & RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta á lorg ag Fios Físe.

Tionscnamh é Fios Físe atá bunaithe ag Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh mar thoradh ar phróiseas comhairliúcháin le TG4 agus le RTÉ.

Bunaíodh an tionscnamh le tomhais a dhéanamh ar an tóir agus ar an éileamh atá ag Pobal Labhartha na Gaeilge ar TG4 agus ar RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Faigheann TG4 staidrimh féachana seachtainiúla ó TAM Ireland Nielsen agus faigheann RTÉ staidrimh rialta ón JNLR maidir le Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Baineann na staidrimh sin le pobal féachana agus éisteachta na gcraoltóirí in Éirinn trí chéile. Tá sé mar aidhm ar leith leis an togra seo faisnéis agus tuairimí a bhailiú maidir le pátrúin féachana agus éisteachta phobal labhartha na Gaeilge ar fud na hÉireann.

Tá Gaeilgeoirí á lorg a bheadh sásta suirbhé beag cúpla nóiméad faoi sceidil TG4 agus RTÉ Raidio na Gaeltachta a líonadh.

Is féidir an suirbhé a líonadh ar do ríomhaire, ar d’fhón póca, iPad etc. Ní gá go mbreathnaíonn tú ar TG4, nó go n-éistíonn tú le Raidió na Gaeltachta, go rialta, le páirt a ghlacadh i Fios Físe.

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GALWAY RACES: Mark Enright Steals the Headlines in our Wednesday Recap 

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Darren Kelly
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Jockey Mark Enright was the star of Plate Day in Galway as he took two winners including the big prize on CLARCAM on Wednesday, 1st August. 

Not just did Enright have two winners, but both were priced at 33/1 after Rovetta shocked the field to win the Tote Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle at 6.10pm.

But with various different names including Patrick’s Park, Jury Duty and Slowmotion touted for the feature TheTote.com GALWAY PLATE at 7.20pm, it was Enright and Clarcam who came home.

For trainer Gordon Elliott, it was his third plate in four years but hardly any were sweeter than this.

The bookies struck back against the tipsters on Day 3 and with 10/1 or higher winners in six races.  But when Diamond Hill excelled under pressure in the 6.45pm Win Big with Tote (Q.R.) Maiden, Galway Daily achieved a one-two as National Wealth followed him in.

The fourth day is the first afternoon meeting today (Thursday) beginning at 1.40pm with eight races and the last starting at 5.50pm.

The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap is the feature and the €300000 race begins at 4.35pm.  

 

Wednesday Results 

 

5.10 Win Big with Tote Maiden Hurdle   

Winner – CITY ISLAND – 10/1 

5.40 TheTote.com Handicap Hurdle   

Winner – BLACK KEY – 10/1 

6.10 Tote Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle   

Winner – ROVETTA – 33/1 

6.45 Win Big with Tote (Q.R.) Maiden  

Winner – DIAMOND HILL – 11/8F 

7.20 TheTote.com Galway Plate  

Winner – CLARCAM – 33/1 

8.00 TheTote.com Handicap

Winner – ESPERE – 10/1

8.30 Win Big with Tote Handicap

Winner – GREAT TANGO – 12/1

GALWAY RACES: President Higgins Visits Ballybrit Despite Gambling Concerns 

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Uachtarán ó hUigínn ag freastal ar Seirbhís Comórtha an deireadh seachtaine seo

Day Three of the Galway Races were honoured with a special guest as President Michael D. Higgins was among the 17,000 visitors to enjoy the action. 

The Limerick born statesman served as a TD in Galway West for 30 years only stepping aside in 2011 as he took his place in Aras an Uachtarain.

He faces a battle for re-election later in 2018 with Gavin Duffy, who came close to usurping him seven years ago, seeks support to officially register his candidacy.  And that allowed President Higgins to enjoy the evening and he presented the Galway Plate prize to Clarcam’s trainer and jockey, Gordon Elliott and Mark Enright.

He even found time to have a couple of words with Galway Bay FM’s George McDonagh and while not officially fulfilling media duties, did smile to assembled reporters saying he “always enter races in a very fit condition.”

There’s no doubt horse racing, an industry founded on the basis of gambling, wasn’t on his mind last week as he spoke about his concerns with gambling in sport, especially with the online market giving another avenue to young people to become hooked.

“If I had my way,” said President Higgins on RTE Radio after attending the Cork vs Limerick All-Ireland hurling semi-final last Sunday (29th July).  “I wouldn’t have advertising or any access to gambling platforms in sport at all. I really worry when I read the cases.

“I think in a way we should protect our sports of keeping them free from this kind of stuff.

“It’s not for me as President as I’m no influence except to say what I think, is that the integrity of sport means having care for everyone who participates.

“Having care for everyone who participates means not exposing them when in fact they are vulnerable. How you deal with vulnerabilities is by preparing them of course.

“But you can’t do everything through education. For too long in Ireland we often ignore problems that are staring us in the face.”

Anything up to 40,000 people are expected to descend on Ballybrit today (Thursday, 2nd August) fo rthe fourth day of the 2018 festival.  The first of an eight-race card begins at 1.40pm with the feature – The €300000 Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap – going to post at 4.35pm.

LGFA: Galway Set Up Mayo Rematch

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All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship – Saturday, 28th July 2018 

Galway 6-17 Westmeath 1-6 

Darren Kelly in Duggan Park 

Following up from their 16-point dismantling of Waterford, Stephen Glennon’s charges put Leinster runners-up Westmeath to the sword setting up a Connacht Final rematch against Mayo on August 12th.

A Louise Ward goal after just 16 seconds and a Roisin Leonard strike gave Galway a 2-12 to 0-3 interval lead.  And the maroon and white (Westmeath wore green) kept punishing their opponents through two Leanne Coen majors and green flags for Sarah Conneally and Emma Reaney.

Galway wanted a good start but few could have imagined how good it would be.  Ward took possession from the throw-in before feeding Tracey Leonard.  The captain returned the ball to the Kilkerrin/Clonberne attacker who ran half the length of the field.

The visitors stood off and she finished for a memorable goal.  Tracey Leonard and Sarah Conneallly added minors to make it 1-2 to 0-0 inside just two minutes.  Westmeath were in for a disappointing hour.

Tracey and Roisin Leonard pointed before profiting from a poor Westmeath kick out on 10 minutes as Roisin walked the ball into the net.  Tracey Leonard (2), Aine McDonagh, Roisin Leonard, Coen (2), Conneally and Olivia Divilly  had Galway 15-points clear at half-time.

Coen pointed on 37 minutes before striking two majors to make it 4-13 to 0-3.  Her reward was to be substituted as Glennon looked at his bench.  The same fate fell on Sarah Lynch and Emer Flaherty when they picked up second half yellow cards while Nicola Ward was also dismissed for an early bath.

Aoife Connolly tapped over a Westmeath free on 41 minutes while Fiona Coyle also got on the scoreboard.  Ailbhe Davoren and Tracey Leonard put Galway 4-16 to 0-5 clear before they got the final two goals.  Conneally struck on 53 minutes before setting up Emma Reaney three minutes later.

Reaney added another minor on 57 minutes to conclude Galway’s tally.  Westmeath desperately chased a consolation goal and it finally arrived on 61 minutes.  Laura Lee Walsh’s distraction allowed Galway’s focus to lapse allowing Connolly’s delivery to bounce off the underside of the crossbar.

Maud Annie Foley kicked just over on 64 minutes for Westmeath’s final score but Galway had lost McDonagh to a shoulder injury 60 seconds earlier.  The two limp challenges provided by Waterford and Westmeath could leave Galway vulnerable but they can only beat what’s put in front of them.

Scorers: 

Galway – Roisin Leonard 1-2, Tracey Leonard 0-6 (two frees), Louise Ward 1-0, Leanne Coen 2-3, Sarah Conneally 1-2, Olivia Divilly 0-1, Aine McDonagh 0-1, Emma Reaney 1-1, Ailbhe Davoren 0-1 

Westmeath – Aoife Connolly 1-2 (two frees), Laura Lee Walsh 0-1, Johanna Maher 0-1, Fiona Coyle 0-1, Maud Annie Foley 0-1 

Galway: Lisa Murphy; Noelle Connolly, Sinead Burke, Sarah Lynch; Emer Flaherty, Nicola Ward, Charlotte Cooney; Louise Ward, Aine McDonagh; Ailbhe Davoren, Tracey Leonard, Olivia Divilly; Sarah Conneally, Roisin Leonard, Leanne Coen.

Westmeath: Karen Walsh; Nicole Feery, Rachel Dillon, Lucy Power; Fiona Coyle, Jennifer Rogers, Caoimhe Clarke McMahon; Fiona Claffey, Maud Annie Foley; Annie Dolan, Leanne Slevin, Johanna Maher; Aoife Connolly, Lucy McCartan, Laura Lee Walsh.

Referee: Kevin Corcoran (Mayo)

Hiroshima bombing commemoration to be held in city centre

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Galway Daily news Eyre Square vigil planned for 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday

Galway Alliance Against War is holding its annual Hiroshima Peace Event commemorating the nuclear bombing in Eyre Square this Sunday.

This year GAAW will also be protesting the government’s decision to enter Ireland into the EU’s Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) security and defence policy.

Ireland and 24 other EU member states joined PESCO in December last year.

Ireland agreed to take part in two projects, the European Union Training Mission Competence Centre with Germany, Belgium, Czech Republic, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Romania and Sweden.

This is a German led project to streamline the selection of military personnel for EU training missions based on specific skill sets.

The other defence project Ireland is involved in is the Upgrade of Maritime Surveillance with Greece, Bulgaria, Spain, Croatia, Italy and Cyprus.

This Greek led project is about increasing the exchange of information as regards maritime surveillance and has come into public prominence with Ireland’s involvement in migrant rescue efforts on the Mediterranean.

At the event this Sunday, Frank Keoghan of the People’s Movement will speak against the growing militarisation of the EU.

He will deliver a keynote address titled ‘No Euroshima No Pesco’ arguing against the increase in defence spending in this year’s budget to take part in PESCO.

The talk will also focus on how little time was spent debating the decision in the Dáil.

Alongside the politics the event will feature music, dancing, and the ringing of the Hiroshima bell.

The event is on this Sunday August 5 at 1pm.

GALWAY RACES: Great Tango Takes Wednesday’s Final Race

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Galway Daily sport Black Corton and Bryony Frost out to give Paul Nicholls second thetote.com Galway Plate

Day 3 – Wednesday, 1st August 2018 – Race 7

8.30 Win Big With Tote Handicap 

  1. GREAT TANGO 12/1
  2. Bronagh’s Belle 4/1
  3. Nelson Road 20/1
  4. Slippery Serpent 12/1

(Trainer – Harry Kelly, Jockey – Wayne Lordan)

Galway Races: Espere takes TheTote.com Handicap

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Galway Races

Day 3 – Wednesday, 1st August 2018 – Race 6

8.00 TheTote.com Handicap 

  1. ESPERE 10/1
  2. Mr. Top Hot 12/1
  3. My Silver Nails 8/1
  4. Spiorad Saoirse 7/1

(Trainer – Ger Lyons, Jockey – Colin Keane)

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