Unnecessary bureaucracy makes LEADER programme almost impossible – Ó Cuív

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July 25, 2018

Galway senior camogie manager Cathal Murray admitted his team were very disappointed after Kilkenny pulled clear in Sunday’s (22nd July) final group game in Nowlan Park to book their place in the All-Ireland semi-finals.

A Denise Gaule penalty on 40 minutes put Ann Downey’s team to the front as Galway had no answer following a firt half full of promise and now must go through the quarter-final route to keep their O’Duffy Cup ambitions alive.

The Tribeswomen will face Dublin to try and join Kilkenny and Cork in the final four and their full focus will be on that task. Murray spoke to Galway Daily afterwards.

Galway meet Dublin in the 2018 Liberty Insurance All-Ireland senior camogie quarter-finals on Saturday, 4th August. Throw-in at Pairc Ui Chaoimh is 7.15pm.

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Ros na Rún ar thóir ar dhaoine breise do sraith 23

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July 25, 2018

An bhfuil suim ar bith agat san aisteoireacht? An dteastaíonn uait a bheith i do dhuine breise don Sobaldhráma atá lonnaithe sa Spidéal?

Fé láthair tá Ros na Rún, Sobaldhráma Gaeilge atá lonnaithe ins an Spidéal, Contae na Gaillimhe ar thóir dhaoine breise don sraith nua, sraith 23 a bheas ag tosnú go luath.

“Táimid ag lorg daoine breise! Seol ríomhphoist chughainn leis na sonraí seo a leanas: D’uimhir ghutháin, grianghraf a thóg tú le déanaí, dáta breithe & seoladh poist.”

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Ní fada uainn anois sraith 23 don sobaldhráma a bheas thar nais ar an scáileán i gceann 6 seachtaine.

Beidh Ros na Rún ar ais ar TG4 faoi cheann 6 seachtaine. Craolfar sraith 23 ón 4ú Meán Fómhair 2018.

CAMOGIE: Galway Phased Out in Final Group Game

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All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship – Sunday, 22nd July 2018

Kilkenny 1-17 Galway 0-13

Darren Kelly in Nowlan Park

Galway’s round-robin campaign in the All-Ireland senior camogie championship ended in disappointment as Kilkenny pulled clear, meaning Cathal Murray’s charges travel to Pairc Ui Chaoimh to face Dublin in the quarter-finals.

For the winners is another joust with Kilkenny, or Cork, and if the Tribewomen are to seriously challenge for the O’Duffy Cup in 2018, they will need to significantly improve from this display which promised so much in the opening quarter.

This wasn’t about the result though the Tribeswomen would have significantly benefitted with a first win against their opponents since 2016. This was about ensuring supporters left Kilkenny believing the O’Duffy Cup was within their grasp.

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It must be remembered that similar tales were expressed in 2013 following a shocking poor effort against the Noresiders in Athenry. But come September, Lorraine Ryan was walking the steps of the Hogan Stand.

That could happen again but a reaction is desperately needed following this tame collapse. And the legacy of a generation of Galway camogie players could be at stake with David Herlihy’s Metropolitans waiting in the long grass.

Unlike previous campaigns, the maroon and white started well going 0-5 to 0-1 up but were also guilty of seven wides. Ailish O’Reilly popped over two minors before Denise Gaule opened Kilkenny’s account. Carrie Dolan, Niamh McGrath and O’Reilly stretched Galway’s margin to four points by the 15th minute.

Anna Farrell, Gaule and Michelle Quilty reduced arrears before Walsh levelled on 21 minutes. McGrath put Galway 0-6 to 0-5 ahead. Gaule and Shelly Farrell overturned the deficit before a superb Dolan catch levelled at 0-7 apiece before Galway conceded two poor points before the break.

Dalton set up Gaule who was unmarked before getting a score herself and Kilkenny led 0-9 to 0-7 at half-time. Galway started the second half brightly as Dolan took a superb Hennelly pass before cancelling out two Gaule frees to leave it 0-11 apiece.

Shelly Farrell was taken down on 40 minutes for a penalty which Gaule blasted to the net before adding a free. Donohue and Coen tallied for Galway in the final quarter but with Quilty hitting three points from play, there was never any doubt about the winners.

Scorers:

Galway – Carrie Dolan 0-5 (one free), Ailish O’Reilly 0-4, Niamh McGrath 0-2, Aoife Donohue 0-1, Noreen Coen 0-1

Kilkenny – Denise Gaule 1-8 (1-0 penalty, six frees), Michelle Quilty 0-4, Anna Farrell 0-1, Miriam Walsh 0-1, Shelly Farrell 0-1, Ann Dalton 0-1, Claire Phelan 0-1

Galway: Sarah Healy; Shauna Healy, Sarah Dervan, Tara Kenny; Emma Helebert, Heather Cooney, Lorraine Ryan; Aoife Donohue, Niamh Kilkenny; Niamh McGrath, Catriona Cormican, Rebecca Hennelly; Carrie Dolan, Noreen Coen, Ailish O’Reilly. Subs used: Ann Marie Starr for Helebert (46 mins), Roisin Black for Kenny (55 mins), Siobhan McGrath for O’Reilly (58 mins).

Kilkenny: Emma Kavanagh; Colette Dormer, Catherine Foley, Michelle Teehan; Claire Phelan, Ann Dalton, Grace Walsh; Meighan Farrell, Davina Tobin; Anna Farrell, Katie Power, Denise Gaule; Michelle Quilty, Shelly Farrell, Miriam Walsh. Subs used: Edwina Keane for Teehan (53 mins), Julieanne Malone for M. Walsh (60 mins), Kelly Ann Doyle for Gaule (60 mins), Danielle Morrissey for M. Farrell (60 mins).

Referee: Eamon Cassidy (Derry)

Galway meet Dublin in the 2018 All-Ireland Senior Camogie Quarter-Final on Saturday, 4th August. Throw-in in Pairc Ui Chaoimh is 7.15pm.

CAMOGIE: “Bitterly Disappointed” – Johnny Greville

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Westmeath camogie manager Johnny Greville admitted to be disappointed after his team’s second defeat in the All-Ireland intermediate championship saw them exit with one group game remaining.

A Tara Ruttledge goal after four minutes allowed Galway a platform to lead throughout and despite the best efforts of, particularly, Pamela Greville, the Midlanders came out the wrong side of a 1-15 to 0-17 score line.

“Bitterly disappointed is top of the list,” said Johnny Greville to Dermot Flaherty after the final whistle. “Scores in the first half cost us – the goal especially.

“I thought the girls performed really well in the second half. We needed a goal to win it. Today, was a must win game! Well, every game is a must win game for every team.

The Westmeath hurling team which won the 1984 All-Ireland B Championship after a 4-10 to 1-16 win over London.
This meant our hurlers qualified for the All-Ireland Quarter-Final where they were defeated by Galway.
The mascot is current Westmeath camogie manager Johnny Greville. pic.twitter.com/RCDSuMFhW3

— westmeathgaaofficial (@westmeath_gaa) April 19, 2018

“It was a good game. For the spectators, it probably was a good game. On the line, it wasn’t so good. Your heart was in your mouth several times. I suppose we didn’t create the clear-cut goal opportunity in the second half. A goal was probably going to be crucial in the second half.”

The 2017 Premier Junior champions can be proud of their year in the second tier having reached a league final and proved they can match the elite at this grade. And the Westmeath manager noted the intensit of the game which his squad are still getting used to.

“There was huge intensity,” concluded Johnny Greville. “It was a physical game. We played Cork several times this year. We beat them in the group stages (league) and we played them in the Division Two final as well. This is the first time we’ve met a physical opponent (the same) as Cork.”

Westmeath will meet Antrim in their final game of the 2018 Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Intermediate camogie championship on Saturday, 4th August. It will be a home tie for Westmeath with time and venue still to be confirmed.

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CAMOGIE: “The Girls Deserve Massive Credit” – Noel Finn

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July 25, 2018

Galway intermediate camogie manager Noel Finn was full of praise for his players after their one-point victory over Westmeath on Saturday, 21st July secured a place in the All-Ireland semi-finals.

Rachel Monaghan was their top scorer while Tara Ruttledge struck a crucial early goal to ensure the Tribeswomen stayed in front throughout in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe to qualify for the penultimate stages.

“The girls deserve massive credit there,” said Finn to Dermot Flaherty afterwards. “They showed massive heart. When the game was in the melting pot, they dug out a result.

“That’s one thing they’ve done all year is dug out results. Look, when you have that mental strength to get yourself over the line, you’ll win a lot of matches.

“Our work rate was good. If you have good work rate, you’ll get your results.

“A few things didn’t go our way or whatever but look, they deserve massive and massive heart. We were probably unlucky for a few scores above to try and kill the game off.”

With Tipperary also beating Kilkenny, Galway and the Premier County have 10 points from four games and can’t be caught by their rivals meaning they’ll sort out first place on August 4th.

Cork are Group 1 winners and will meet the Group 2 runners-up with Derry and Down among the favourites for the other slot.

Galway have a sizeable scoring difference advantage though their one-point win over Antrim won’t count due to the Saffrons conceding their away trip to Tipperary. However, if the maroon and white prevail in their final tie, Tipperary will have to better the winning margin by 20 points.

“The objective was we’d take every game as it came,” concluded Finn. “The bottom line is this – we’ve to play Kilkenny last now and we’ll be looking for a victory there as well. The group is so tight. Any of the four teams could have come out – ourselves, Kilkenny, Tipperary or Westmeath.”

Galway meet Kilkenny in their final group game of the 2018 All-Ireland intermediate camogie championship on Saturday, 4th August. It will be played in a Galway venue with venue and time to be decided.

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SeaFest nets national award for best cultural event

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July 25, 2018

Galway News - Sailing at SeaFest — Sailing at SeaFest 2017 Photo: Andrew Downes, xposure.

Galway SeaFest 2018 has won the Best Cultural Event at the 2018 Event Industry Awards.

The maritime festival, in its fourth year in 2018, has grown by leaps and bounds since it first came into being.

Attracting 10,000 visitors on its first showing in 2018, this year Seafest was attended by over 100,000 people from Ireland and around the world.

SeaFest 2018 was described by the judges as, “a great celebration of Ireland’s maritime heritage, that serves an important cultural purpose and is more than deserving of this award.”

This year’s festival ran for three days over the weekend from Friday June 29 through to Sunday July 1.

Some of the festival highlights included the dazzling flyboarders that took part in daring stunts and acrobatics in the harbour waters using pump-powered jet packs.

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Equipment from the Naval and Air Services was on display including an armoured vehicle, artillery pieces, and a whole range of infantry gear.

The LÉ William Butler Yeats spent the weekend docked at the harbour for tours and the occasional unsuccessful attempt to solicit the navy boys into international piracy.

Sinéad Coyne, Communications Manager for the Marine Institute and SeaFest said: “SeaFest is now regarded as one of the biggest and most successful festivals of its kind in Europe.”

“This would not have been possible without the huge support from a wide range of local, regional and national agencies who came together to plan and stage this largescale event.”

“Thanks also to our festival organiser Arcana, our suppliers and to the media who have shown great support for SeaFest, year on year. Also a big thanks to our volunteers, and the people and businesses of Galway – we couldn’t have done it without you.”

Also attached to the festival this year was the Our Ocean Wealth Summit that took place down at the docks.

The summit attracted guests and speakers from government, industries, environmental groups, and ocean cinematographers.

This year it focused on how to further develop Ireland’s marine economy while ensuring sustainable practices that can survive the one-two blows of Brexit and Climate Change.

The award ceremony took place at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin. The overall Best Event award went to Wild Lights at Dublin Zoo.

CAMOGIE: Intermediates Takes Semi-Final Place

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All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship – Saturday, 21st June 2018

Galway 1-15 Westmeath 0-17

Galway qualified for the All-Ireland intermediate camogie semi-finals as the edged past Westmeath by one point to book a final four place along with Tipperary.

The Premier County’s victory over Kilkenny meant they advanced with the Tribeswomen along with Cork and will fight it out for top spot in Group 2 on August Bank Holiday weekend.

It was the third time Noel Finn’s charges squeezed crucial points from narrow games. Late goals got them a win and a draw against Antrim and Tipperary. But they always led this time even if it was tight at the finish.

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Megan Dowdall got Westmeath off the mark in the opening minute before Rachel Monaghan equalised. And the Mullagh corner forward added another before Tara Ruttledge made a fourth minute breakthrough getting the home team’s goal and they led 1-2 to 0-1.

It was an advantage Galway never surrendered. Pamela Greville hit back with two Westmeath points but even though she added four more scores and Ciara O’Looney also tallied, they couldn’t get on par with their neighbours.

Monaghan, Elisha and Chloe Broderick contribute the remainder of Galway’s first half scores – the former sending over long range placed balls on their way to a 1-9 to 0-8 interval lead.

And she added another upon the restart before Westmeath enjoyed their best spell with three unanswered white flags. Greville converted two frees either side of a Denise McGrath minor to leave them 1-10 to 0-11 in arrears on 37 minutes.

The teams traded points over the next 15 minutes with the visitors responding to Galway four times. Monaghan sent over three frees with Amy Caulfield also on target. Dowdall, Sheila McGrath and Greville shared the Westmeath response.

When captain Mairead McCormack troubled the umpires six minutes from time, Westmeath were only the bare minimum behind and needed to get a result to ensure their survival.

But Galway kept their composure which has served them will in the championship as Monaghan fended off four defenders before supplying Karen Kennedy who kept her cool to slot over the bar.

Greville replied in injury time leaving it 1-15 to 0-17 but Westmeath needed at least one more score. However, after a Greville sideline was intercepted by Niamh Fox, referee Paul Ryan drew the game to a conclusion. And Galway were in their first semi-final since winning the Jack McGrath Cup in 2013.

Scorers:

Galway – Rachel Monaghan 0-11 (seven frees), Tara Ruttledge 1-0, Elisha Broderick 0-1, Chloe Broderick 0-1, Amy Caulfield 0-1, Karen Kennedy 0-1

Westmeath – Pamela Greville 0-10 (seven frees), Megan Dowdall 0-2, Ciara O’Looney 0-1, Hannah Core 0-1, Denise McGrath 0-1, Sheila McGrath 0-1, Mairead McCormack 0-1

Galway: Catriona Daly; Ciara Donohue, Lorraine Coen, Eimear Porter; Aisling Downey, Eva Gilmore, Tara Naughton; Lisa Casserly, Dervla Higgins; Karen Kennedy, Chloe Broderick, Elisha Broderick; Tara Ruttledge, Aoife Lynskey, Rachel Monaghan. Subs used: Niamh Fox for C. Broderick (HT), Molly Mannion for Naughton (HT), Amy Caulfield for E. Broderick (40 mins), Sinead Minihan for Lynskey (45 mins).

Westmeath: Fiona Keating; Sarah King, Aoife Higgins, Laura Doherty; Sandra McGrath, Fiona Leavy, Elaine Finn; Caoimhe McCrossan, Muireann Scally; Denise McGrath, Pamela Greville, Megan Dowdall; Sheila McGrath, Mairead McCormack, Hannah Core.

Referee: Paul Ryan (Kildare)

Galway meet Kilkenny in their last round-robin fixture of the 2018 Liberty Insurance All-Ireland intermediate camogie championship on Saturday, 4th August. The maroon and white will be at home with a time and venue yet to be decided.

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Catalonia solidarity messages spring up around Galway International Arts Festival

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July 24, 2018

Messages of support for Catalonia and its political leaders have sprung up around Galway City over the past few days during the Galway International Arts Festival.

Posters displaying the message “Freedom!! Catalan Political Prisoners” and “Democràcia” were seen in different places around the city, including outside NUI Galway.

Last year, Galway City Council passed a motion of solidarity with the people of Catalonia following the events that took place on the day of the referendum for independence.

Sinn Féin councillor Mairead Farrell proposed the motion of solidarity, and it was backed up by a majority of councillors.

Cllr Mairead Farrell’s former party colleague Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, who was a senator and now works for TG4, travelled to the Catalan capital to oversee the referendum in October.

Catalonia’s new president Quim Torra was chosen by his ousted predecessor and is a strong supporter of Catalan independence.

La llibertat de Catalunya us l’heu guanyat vosaltres. No hi renuncieu mai, defenseu-la tal i com l’heu defensat, pacíficament i radicalment. Per Catalunya i per la vida. Moltes gràcies per la confiança. Abraçades.

— Quim Torra i Pla (@QuimTorraiPla) May 14, 2018

Meanwhile in Madrid, Pablo Casado, the new right-wing leader of the conservative party Partido Popular, has promised to take a hard line against Catalan separatists.

Former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s Partido Popular government fell two months ago and the Spanish Socialist Workers Party (PSOE) is now leading a minority government.

The scoreboard at an empty Camp Nou in Barcelona on the day of the Referendum last year.

Briseadh uisce in áiteanna mórthimpeall Ceathrú Rua Theas

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July 24, 2018

Beidh briseadh uisce in áiteanna mórthimpeall Ceathrú Rua Theas oíche Déardaoin, 26 Iúil.

D’fhógair Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe inniu go mbeidh áiteanna mórthimpeall Ceathrú Theas gan uisce ar oíche Déardaoin an 26 Iúil.

Seo a leanas ráiteas ón Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe maidir leis an uisce.

“Ba mhaith le hUisce Éireann agus Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe a fhógairt dá gcustaiméirí go mbeidh briseadh uisce beartaithe sa Cheathrú Theas ar oíche Dhéardaoin, 26 Iúil ó 11i.n. go dtí 4r.n. ar an maidin dár gcionn, Aoine 27 Iúil 2018.

“Déanfaidh sé seo éascaíocht ar thástáil chéimnithe ar na príomhphíobáin uisce ar an líontra atá ann.

“Tá sonraí na gceantar a gcuirfidh na hoibreacha isteach orthu imlínithe i ndearg ar an léarscáil atá faoi iamh.

“Bainfidh na hoibreacha leis na bailte fearainn a leanas: An Ceathrú Rua Theas, An Caorán Beag agus Barr an Doire.

“Ba mhaith le Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe, ag obair i gcomhpháirtíocht le hUisce Éireann a leithscéal a ghabháil as aon mhíchaoithiúlacht a dhéanfaidh na hoibreacha riachtanacha seo.”

President Higgins offers Ireland’s solidarty to Greece as death toll rises

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July 24, 2018

President Michael D. Higgins has written to the President of Greece Prokopis Pavlopoulos to offer his sympathies on behalf of the people of Ireland following the events of the past 24 hours.

He spoke of the resilience of the Greek people, who need assistance and must be assisted by other EU countries in every way possible.

Wildfires have killed at least 74 people in the Mediterranean country since yesterday; 26 people died as they huddled together on a beach in Mati.

President Higgins said: “I have today written to the President of the Hellenic Republic, H.E. Mr. Prokopis Pavlopoulos, to express my sympathies with the families of those who lost their lives and livelihoods in the tragic fires in the Attica region.

“Following my visit to Greece and my meeting with him and the Presidents of Italy and Portugal, I am very conscious of the resilience of the Greek people, who should be assisted by all of us in these difficult times.

“In the letter to President Pavlopoulos I offered, on behalf of the people of Ireland, our deepest condolences and our solidarity.”

Our condolences with Greece at this difficult time. Irish citizens in region should keep up to date with local media + follow advice of Greek authorities in affected areas. Irish citizens affected can contact Irish Embassy in Athens +30 210 723 2771 or my Dept +353 1 408 2000.

— Simon Coveney (@simoncoveney) July 24, 2018

Devastated to see this tragedy unfold in my beloved home country.
Greece, I love you so much. Mourning the loss of human life, nature and people’s homes with you. It’s so painful to see i don’t know what else to say. 🇬🇷

— Marina (@MarinaDiamandis) July 24, 2018

Fire also dropped us … humanity … it requires
Greece to the fire disaster:
At least 50 dead, 150 wounded

get past #Greece #Yunanistan #PrayForAthens #24Temmuz #WeAreWithÖzil pic.twitter.com/M0THnySiOX

— Selcan Can (@selcancan123) July 24, 2018

Galway University Hospitals launch online payment service

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Galway Daily news Galway University Hospitals launch online payment service — Michelle O’Malley; Sarah Fallon-Connolly and Úna O’Donnell, Patient accounts, University Hospital Galway

UHG and Merlin Park Hospital have become the first hospitals outside of Dublin to let patients pay their bills online.

Galway University Hospitals, which includes UHG and Merlin Park, have added an online payment service to the Saolta hospital group website.

Patients at either hospital will now have the option to pay their hospital bill from home using a credit or debit card.

To complete the process all that’s needed is the invoice number from the hospital bill and your details.

Dermot Sheriff, Finance Department, Saolta University Health Care Group said, “We hope that the addition of this facility will make it more convenient for patients to pay hospital charges.

“Patients can still pay by post or in person as they traditionally could and this new facility gives them a further option. We have developed this system to the highest internet security standards so patients can be assured that their data will be protected at all times in the payment process.”

The online payment function can be found on Saolta’s website here.

Galway University Hospitals are the first hospitals in Ireland outside of Dublin to give patients the option of paying their bills online.

Though this service is currently only available for patients at UHG and Merlin Park, it is planned to shortly make it available for all Saolta hospitals.

In photo: Michelle O’Malley; Sarah Fallon-Connolly and Úna O’Donnell, Patient accounts, University Hospital Galway

17th Century Courtyard Range opens at Portumna Castle

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July 24, 2018

courtyard at portumna castle — At the Official opening of the OPW's 17th Century Courtyard Range at Portumna Castle.

The 17th Century Courtyard Range at Portumna Castle has been officially opened by the Office of Public Works.

This conservation project lasted more than 3 years and included safeguarding the 17th century roof elements of this Castle Yard.

The project has resulted in new tea rooms, reception, visitor facilities and exhibition area at Portumna Castle.

Frank Shalvey, Head of OPW National Monuments said: “The OPW’s conservation aims for Portumna Castle are to preserve and enhance the significance of the Portumna Castle, Abbey and Gardens complex, its architectural and landscape fabric and the setting of the Castle for future generations; and to improve visitor access to, and the presentation and understanding of, this important visitor site”.

Deputy Seán Canney said: “Portumna Castle has a key role in supporting tourism in the East Galway area. This is a wonderful site with a huge amount of history and character and this development by the OPW will build on the Castle’s existing strong profile with visitors, adding immensely to the visitor experience.

“I am confident that these new facilities will contribute significantly to tourism generation in the area and will support enhanced economic returns for the town of Portumna and surrounding areas.”

Cllr Jimmy McClearn, Deputy Sean Canney, Deputy Anne Rabbitte, Cllr Ivan Canning at the Official opening of the OPW’s 17th Century Courtyard Range at Portumna Castle.

At the Official opening of the OPW’s 17th Century Courtyard Range at Portumna Castle.

Bus Éireann adding late night services for Galway Arts Festival

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July 24, 2018

Galway daily news Bus Eireann adds late night services for Arts festival

Bus Éireann is adding late night runs on two of its lines next Friday and Saturday July 27-28 for Galway International Arts Festival.

The added runs serving the festival Bus Éireann is including will be on the Route 404 (Eyre sq – GMIT – Parkmore) and Route 409 (Oranmore – Eyre sq – Newcastle).

Route 409 will stay open until 1am on those dates, with additional services at midnight, 00:30, and 01:00.

Route 404 is almost the same, with services running at 00:05, and 01:05. In addition route 404 will have a half hourly service between 2pm and 7pm on those dates.

Brian Connolly, Regional Operations Manager at Bus Éireann said they’re happy to help out GIAF, “We are delighted to play our part in enabling everybody to avail of both late night and regular bus services, to experience the great programme of events the Arts Festival has to offer.

“I am sure late night services will be popular with both customers and visitors to the city.”

Galway Arts Festival at night

Some of the headline shows of the Arts Festival on that weekend are golden-oldies The Madness, performing at the Big Top on Friday at 8pm.

While Canadian electric legends Caribou will take the stage at the same time on Saturday.

There are plenty of other smaller festival acts to be caught as part of Galway’s nightlife next weekend as well.

Experimental Beatbox artist Beardyman and DJ Kevin Rowland are performing live at Munroe’s on Dominick street at 11pm on Saturday.

And every night of the week at Galway Rowing Club the Arts Festival Club is on from 10:30pm until 2am, where you have a chance to meet with the artists that were on that day, or grab a cocktail and look over the Corrib thinking about how cultured you are.

Chief Executive of the Galway International Arts Festival John Crumlish thanked Bus Éireann for the support they’re providing to the festival and the people coming from all over to enjoy it.

Update on rescued puppies found in an abandoned horsebox in Athenry

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July 24, 2018

Another of the 16 rescued puppies found in an abandoned horsebox in Ballydavid, Athenry has died, according to dog rescue charity MADRA.

The puppy, named Bruce, passed away this morning.

There are still seven puppies fighting for survival after the co-ordinated rescue by Galway County Council’s dog control and veterinary services and Gardaí on Tuesday last, July 17^th.

Five of the remaining seven – Batman, Kara, Loki, Clark and Diana – are in isolation at the Camus-based kennels, while two are under veterinary care – Ivy in ARK Veterinary Clinic, and Logan in Moycullen Veterinary Clinic.

“Bruce was really strong in the beginning and we were very hopeful that he would survive,” explained MADRA’s Animal Welfare Officer, Stephanie Costello.

“The remaining puppies are not out of the woods. Our fear is that they have all come into contact with the Parvo virus before they arrived at the shelter. Those that are not with a veterinary clinic are in isolation at the kennels. We are very grateful to ARK and Moycullen vets for the advice and support they have given to us at this very difficult time.”

The mix of harrier hounds, boxers and spaniel cross puppies, aged between eight and 12 weeks, were found suffering from severe dehydration and malnutrition.

In the aftermath, MADRA are appealing to anyone considering buying a puppy to adopt from a local rescue shelter in the first instance, and to visit the Irish Pet Advertising Advisory Group website – IPAAGie – for information.

“We are fighting to save the surviving puppies who are in a serious condition,” explains MADRA General Manager, Jonathan Kent.

“It is not possible to switch off the emotional impact of a rescue situation like this, but it is incredible what they have achieved so far, and we will continue to work tirelessly until the remaining seven puppies are healthy.

“I don’t know how our kennel crew were able to get through it all over the last number of days. They stayed up late into the night to assess and care for the puppies when they first arrived.

“It is heart-breaking that 16 puppies were left without food and water and locked in a horse trailer. They were covered in fleas and lice, were not vaccinated, and had roundworm.

“I want to thank the outreach of support we have received so far from the public and from other rescue centres around the country.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Loughrea Garda Station.

TUAM and DISTRICT Sports Notes (Tuesday, 24th July 2018)

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July 24, 2018

Galway Daily courts Man sentenced for Christmas Eve assault in Tuam

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

TUAM GOLF CLUB

Lady Captains Prize Mrs Dolores Campbell

Results for the ladies:

1st Ann O Reilly (29) 101.5
2nd Breege Finnerty (16) 103
Gross: Lorna Mullally (7) 124 gross
3rd Mary Roche (24) 104 b/d

4th Phil Farrell (28) 104
5th Jackie Cullen (16) 105
6th Martina Casserly (13) 105.5

Cat A. Ann Treacy (20) 113
Cat B. Rita Tierney (21) 105.5
Cat C. Catherine Niland (29) 107.5

Leading qualifier Mary Davin (25) 70
Past captains Siobhan Joyce (21) 106.5

Seniors Tina O Halloran (30) 110
1st 9 Fionnula Walshe (23) 31.5
2nd 9 Marian Mulryan (14) 34
3rd 9 Catherine Canavan (32) 34

9 hole S/f Tina O Donnell (34) 18 Pts
Nearest the Pin (15th) Jackie Cullen
Longest drive (8th) Jackie Cullen

The lady captain also put on an 18-hole Stableford competition for the men.

Results for men

1st Bernard Glynn (21) 43 Pts
2nd Dan Twomey (25) 41 Pts
Gross Barry Steede (9) 39 GPts
3rd David McGrath (22) 38 Pts

TUAM AC JUVENILES

Ross Cosgrove was the only representative on this occasion from Tuam Athletic Club at the Irish Life National track and field finals in Tullamore over the weekend. Ross competed in the U14 200m event.

He managed a 4th place finish in his heat in a time of 27.76 and this performance saw him qualify for the 200m final later on in the day.

Despite running in an extremely high standard race and finishing outside of the medals, Ross bettered his time in the final running a very fast 27.63 and finishing in a very respectable 7th position overall. Congratulations to Ross.

Final preparations are underway for the Athletics Ireland summer camp which will take in St. Jarlath’s College starting on Monday 30th July. Further details may be found on the Tuam A.C. Juveniles Facebook page.

There is still time to sign up for the Hell and Back 10k challenge which takes place in Bray, Co. Wicklow on the 29th September. All queries to Julie on 087 2990820 (tuamhellandback@gmail.com).

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with our annual church gate collection over the weekend. We would like to thank everyone who supported our club so generously on both Saturday evening and Sunday morning masses.

SYLANE HURLING CLUB

Intermediates defeated Kinvara 3-15 to 2-08 in the league played in Sylane last Friday night. They play Annaghdown this Friday at 7.30pm in Sylane.

U13s defeated Cois Farraige 2-6 to 1-03 in Barna last Saturday and have now qualified for U13 B Shield Final where they will meet Skehana / Mountbellew / Moylough.

Junior C team were defeated by Kilbeacanty 3-15 to 0-10 played in Kilbeacanty last week.

Kelloggs Cul Camps: This week sees a record number of 135 boys and girls attend the annual Cul Camp in Sylane. Thanks to all who helped make it an enjoyable week for the children.

Lotto Numbers drawn on 16th July 2018 for jackpot €9,200 were 17,19,23,25. No jackpot winner and no match three winner. Draw takes place in clubhouse every Monday night at 9pm and is open to the public.

Good luck to Galway Senior and Minor hurlers this Saturday in the All Ireland Semi Finals. Best of luck to club player Keelan Creaven who lines out with the minors on Saturday at 3pm in Croke Park against Dublin.

The club extends is sympathy to the Murphy family Gurrane Belclare on the death of Angela.

COROFIN GAA

FOOTBALLERS WIN AGAIN

Galway footballers have qualified for the All-Ireland semi-final following their 0-19 to 0-16 win over Kildare, played in St Conleth’s Park, Newbridge on Sunday, in phase 2 of the Super Eights.

We congratulate Ian Burke on another excellent performance that earned him the man-of-the-match award on RTE’s Sunday Game.

KERRY DEFEAT GALWAY JUNIORS

Hard luck to Galway junior team who lost out to Kerry in the All-Ireland Junior Championship final by 2-11 to 2-13. The game was played in Cusack Park, Ennis on Saturday. Cathal Reilly and Alan Molloy (who scored 0-1) both started for Galway, while Connor Brady was also a member of the panel.

SENIOR LEAGUE

We play Killannin in the league, division 1 at 7.45 pm in Killannin on Thursday evening.

Our league game against Salthill-Knocknacarra was postponed last weekend as a mark of respect to the Murphy family.

SECOND TEAM

Our second adult team began their junior championship (North – Group B) with a game against Kilkerrin-Clonberne in Clonberne on Tuesday evening.

This team play St James’ in the league division 4 at 2.00 in Mervue on Sunday.

UNDERAGE

We play Monivea-Abbey in under 15 division 1 (North) away on Tuesday.

Our under 14 team had an excellent win in division 1 (North), defeating Mountbellew-Moylough by 4-10 to 1-13 played in Mountbellew on Friday evening.

SYMPATHY

The Club offers its sympathy to Ger, Kevin and Deirdre (Tyrrell) and the extended Murphy and Dooley families on the sad loss of Angela Murphy, Gurrane, Belclare. May she rest in peace.

LOTTO

Lotto numbers drawn were 2, 11, 12, 26. Jackpot not win and one match 3, John Ruane. Seller’s prize Patricia Langan. Next week’s jackpot is €6,650 and draw in Club Office.

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.

Man who intimidated neighbours with shovel appeals decision

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Kate Robinson

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July 24, 2018

Galway News - Courts - Appeal from man who intimidated neighbours with shovel

A man who intimidated and threatened his neighbours has appealed a condition of his suspended sentence to allow him to live at home.

Darren McKeown of 37 Bothar Whitman in Ballybane was charged in Galway District Court in March this year for a number of incidents in which he displayed abusive and threatening behaviour to neighbours and gardaí.

The 46-year-old is currently serving a sentence with the final four months suspended on the condition that he not reside at his home in Ballybane.

However, McKeown – a single father – has previously struggled with homelessness.

The Circuit Court heard on Friday that he and his teenage daughter would be out on the streets if he complied with the District Court order.

McKeown also struggles with alcohol addiction, but is now clean.

On January 11 this year he was found in the street waving a shovel above his head and acting in an abusive and threatening manner.

One neighbour – a friend of his former partner – felt particularly endangered by his actions.

He had previously attempted to force entry into her house and threatened her family, which includes young children, in November 2017.

According to gardaí he had told the neighbour he would burn her house down.

He has 19 previous convictions for similar offenses.

Circuit Court judge Rory McCabe stated that the case would be revisited by the court pending a behaviour review on December 11.

McKeown is set to be released from prison on August 25.

In the interim, he will be allowed to live at home.

GALWAY GAA – FIXTURES: (24th – 31st July 2018)

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Ard Ri Hotel Division 5 (North)
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (Final), Mountbellew/Moylough V Annaghdown 20:00,

Ard Ri Hotel Division 7 (North)
Wed, 25 Jul, Venue: Menlough, (Final), Menlough V Pádraig Pearses 20:00,

All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final

Sat, 28 Jul, Venue: Croke Park, (semi-final), GALWAY vs Clare 17:00,

All-Ireland Minor Hurling Semi-Final

Sat, 28 Jul, Venue: Croke Park, (semi-final), Dublin vs GALWAY 15:00,

All-Ireland Minor Football Quarter-Final

Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: O’Connor Park, (quarter-final), GALWAY vs Clare 13:30,

For the #GAA Football Semi-Finals, the Legends Tour with BARNEY ROCK is also SOLD OUT.

On Saturday 11th August, tickets are available for the @BGEGAA Legends Tour with @Galway_GAA's JOHN DIVILLY.

Book your tickets now at https://t.co/RoANehiNH7 pic.twitter.com/KRUBdSSw5c

— Croke Park (@CrokePark) July 24, 2018

U12 Group 5 Cup
Thu, 26 Jul, Venue: Skehana, (Playoff 2), Skehana V Ahascragh/Fohenagh 18:45,

U16 Football Division 3
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Headford, (Round 8), Headford V Menlough 19:00,

Under 13 B Championship
Thu, 26 Jul, Venue: Baile Doite Pitch & Clubhouse, (Semi Final Replay), Moycullen V Pádraig Pearses 19:30,

Senior Hurling League Group 1
Wed, 25 Jul, Venue: Clarinbridge, (Round 4), Clarinbridge V Tommy Larkins 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Beagh, (Round 6), Beagh V St Thomas 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Ahascragh Sportsfield, (Round 6), Ahascragh/Fohenagh V Tommy Larkins 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Turloughmore, (Round 6), Turloughmore V Kilnadeema-Leitrim 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Ballinderreen, (Round 6), Ballinderreen V Craughwell 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Clarinbridge, (Round 6), Clarinbridge V Liam Mellows 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Killimordaly, (Round 6), Killimordaly V Castlegar 19:30,

Senior Hurling League Group 2
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Abbeyknockmoy, (Round 5), Mullagh V Abbeyknockmoy 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Baile Doite Pitch & Clubhouse, (Round 6), Moycullen V Mullagh 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Abbeyknockmoy, (Round 6), Abbeyknockmoy V Sarsfields 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Ardrahan, (Round 6), Ardrahan V Loughrea 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Padraig Pearses GAA Ground, (Round 6), Pádraig Pearses V Cappataggle 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Athenry, (Round 6), St Mary’s GAA Athenry V Gort 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry, (Round 6), Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry V Portumna 19:30,

This Saturday in @CrokePark, the Tribesmen @Galway_GAA will go up against the Banner county @GaaClare! Will you be there supporting your side?
Tickets are available now from your local @SuperValuIRL & @CentraIRL stores & online at: https://t.co/dbCE1i29kh #BeThereAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/oNqBHr3s4P

— The GAA (@officialgaa) July 24, 2018

Division 1 League
Thu, 26 Jul, Venue: Killannin, (Round 3), Killannin V Corofin 19:45,
Thu, 26 Jul, Venue: Páirc an Chathánaigh, (Round 7), An Cheathrú Rua V Oughterard 19:45,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Mountbellew, (Round 7), Mountbellew/Moylough V Annaghdown 14:00,

Division 2 League
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Clonberne, (Round 7), Kilkerrin-Clonberne V Mícheál Breathnach 14:00,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: An Spideal, (Round 7), An Spidéal V Cortoon Shamrocks 14:00,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Páirc na bhForbacha, (Round 7), Barna V Claregalway 14:00,

Division 3 League
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Inis Óirr, (Round 7), Oileáin Árainn V Caltra 13:00,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Kilconly, (Round 7), Kilconly V Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir 14:00,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Headford, (Round 7), Headford V Oranmore-Maree 14:00,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Carna, (Round 7), Cárna-Caiseal V Williamstown 14:00,

Division 4 League
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Clonbur, (Round 7), An Fhairche – Clonbur V Renvyle 12:00,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Mervue, (Round 7), St. James V Corofin 14:00,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Kilconnell, (Round 7), St Gabriel’s V Glenamaddy 16:00,

What a great idea this Hurlóg is, thanks @kitesportie for designing this, our 2yo is @Galway_GAA #Hurling mad and his brothers hurl was just too heavy, he’s in his element! #nextgeneration #galwaygaa #galwayhurler pic.twitter.com/PQXaNz15hG

— Emma Dillon-Leetch (@Edillonleetch) July 24, 2018

U15 Division 1 North
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Kilconly, (Round 5), Kilconly V St Gabriel’s 19:00,
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Monivea-Abbey, (Round 5), Monivea-Abbey V Corofin 19:00,

U15 Division 1 West
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Claregalway Knockdoemore, (Round 5), Claregalway V St Michael’s 19:00,
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Mervue, (Round 5), St. James V Salthill-Knocknacarra 19:00,
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Barna, (Round 5), Barna V Moycullen 19:00,

U15 Division 2 North
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Dunmore MacHales, (Round 5), Dunmore MacHales V Tuam Stars 19:00,
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Caherlistrane, (Round 5), Caherlistrane V Mountbellew/Moylough 19:00,
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Clarinbridge, (Round 5), Clarinbridge V Loughrea 19:00,

U15 Division 2 West
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Killannin Community Pitch, (Round 5), Killannin V Oughterard 19:00,
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Leitir Móir, (Round 5), Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir V An Spidéal 19:00,
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Páirc an Chnoic, (Round 5), Mícheál Breathnach V Carna-Caiseal/Na Piarsaigh 19:00,

U15 Division 3
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Caltra Pitch, (Round 4), Caltra V Cortoon Shamrocks 19:00,
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: St Brendan’s, (Round 4), St Brendan’s V Kinvara 19:00,

Intermediate Hurling League
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Meelick-Eyrecourt, (Round 6), Meelick-Eyrecourt V Kiltormer 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Sylane, (Round 6), Sylane V Annaghdown 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Oranmore-Maree, (Round 6), Oranmore-Maree V Killimor 19:30,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: An Spideal, (Round 6), An Spidéal V Kilbeacanty 19:30,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Tonabrocky, (Round 6), Rahoon-Newcastle V Castlegar 12:00,
Tue, 31 Jul, Venue: An Spideal, (Round 4), An Spidéal V Kiltormer 19:30,
Tue, 31 Jul, Venue: Tonabrocky, (Round 4), Rahoon-Newcastle V Annaghdown 19:30,
Tue, 31 Jul, Venue: Sylane, (Round 4), Sylane V Kilconieron 19:30,

U13 Football Division 1B
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: The Priarie, (Round 7), Salthill-Knocknacarra V Claregalway 19:00,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Clifden, (Round 7), Clifden V Killannin 19:00,
Fri, 27 Jul, Venue: Páirc na bhForbacha, (Round 7), Barna V St Michael’s 19:00,

Junior Championship North – Group B
Tue, 24 Jul, Venue: Clonberne, (Round 1), Kilkerrin-Clonberne V Corofin 20:00,

Junior A Championship North – Group A
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Corofin , (Round 1), Corofin V Monivea-Abbey 12:00,

Junior B Hurling Championship – Group 4
Thu, 26 Jul, Venue: Castlegar Pitch, (Round 5), Castlegar V Kinvara 19:30,

Junior C Championship North – Group A
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Kiltormer, (Round 1), Kiltormer V Corofin 18:00,

Junior C Championship North – Group B
Thu, 26 Jul, Venue: Kilconnell, (Round 1), St. Gabriels V Caherlistrane 20:00,

Junior C1 Hurling Championship – Group 1
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Kilnadeema Pitch, (Round 6), Kilnadeema-Leitrim V Skehasna-Mountbellew/Moylough 12:00,

Junior C1 Hurling Championship – Group 2
Wed, 25 Jul, Venue: Kinvara, (Round 5), Kinvara V St Thomas 19:30,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Gort GAA Grounds, (Round 6), Gort V Kinvara 12:00,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Castledaly, (Round 6), St Thomas V Tuam 12:00,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Mullagh Hurling Club Grounds, (Round 6), Mullagh V Annaghdown 12:00,
Sun, 29 Jul, Venue: Craughwell, (Round 6), Craughwell V Rahoon-Newcastle 12:00,
Tue, 31 Jul, Venue: Gort GAA Grounds, (Round 1), Gort V Annaghdown 19:30,

French drug dealer tried to steal vodka at Carbon

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Kate Robinson

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July 24, 2018

Galway News - Courts - Drug dealer tried to steal vodka

A young French national received a suspended sentence in Galway District Court on Monday after security caught him trying to steal vodka at Carbon nightclub.

Security staff found a bottle of vodka hidden in Mahdi Lammrini’s trousers at the club on April 15, 2016.

Gardaí then brought the young man – who was 20 at the time – to Galway Garda Station, where a search turned up 27 tablets of MDMA worth €270 and a bag of cocaine worth €35.

Lammrini – a resident of Donnybrook, Dublin – admitted to possession of drugs for the purpose of sale or supply.

He was searched again on November 15 that same year after guards stopped him and his friends in a car.

A schoolbag in the backseat was found to contain 23 peach-coloured tablets of what turned out to be ketamine valued at €115.

Following a chase on foot, the defendant eventually admitted ownership of the drugs.

He has two previous convictions – one for theft and one for failure to appear in court.

The defense noted that at the time, Lammrini had been ‘dabbling’ in alcohol and drugs, but is now clean.

District Court Judge Deirdre Gearty disagreed that the defendant had learned his lesson, stating that “he ignored the court on many occasions”.

She handed down fines of over €1,000 for drugs possession, theft, and “running off” as well as a custodial sentence of two months suspended for 12 months for selling.

Minister Zappone says Tuam Home babies should be exhumed if possible

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July 24, 2018