Bronze for NUI Galway Research Fellow at New York Festival’s Radio Awards

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June 27, 2018

Neylons Facility Management based in Loughrea in Galway has signed a five-year contract with Nano Nagle Place.

Neylons Facility Management will ensure the safety of staff of both Nano Nagle Place and Neylons, visitors to the centre and all specialised contractors that come to site.

This will vary from all safety systems to heritage AV, from cleaning to security, from maintaining the landscaped gardens to water management.

Neylons have been working closely with Nano Nagle Place CEO Shane Clarke over the last 18 months in Cork City. Nano Nagle Place architects have regenerated the heritage centre to provide a sanctuary in Cork City.

Shane Clark explained: “We invited four Facility Management companies for a site visit.

“I knew before Sylvie Neylon had left the site who would be our choice. From day one it was a genuine partnership and I look forward to the next 5 years and the 5 after that.”

Neylons’ Facility Management Director Kevon Glennon added: “Nano Nagle earned the name ‘Lady of the Lantern’ as she tirelessly went out into the dark night streets with just a lantern to light her path to help those in need.

“I personally feel a huge responsibility to keep her light shining bright in this very special place.

“I would like to take this opportunity to express thanks to Shane Clarke and the Nano Nagle board for entrusting us not just a site but special place in history.

“Neylons charity partner Chernobyl Children International CEO Adi Roche attended the event.

“While her own charity work is evident with children arriving to Ireland next week for rest and rehabilitation program from Chernobyl, Adi focused on Nano Nagle as an inspiration. She told the audience ‘we can only walk in the shadows of those who came before us.’”

NCT Centre for Tuam “imminent”

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June 27, 2018

The long-awaited National Car Testing (NCT) Centre for Tuam is now imminent.

That’s according to Galway East TD Sean Canney, who understands that the contracts have been issued and the Centre is to be located on the former Hi-Way Garage site on the Dublin Road at Rinkippen.

Planning permission was granted for the test centre in 2017.

Once contracts are signed, construction work will begin. It is expected that the Centre will be ready and operational in early 2019.

“This is great news for motorists in Tuam, and North Galway who will be able to get their car tested in Tuam rather than the arduous journey in to Galway. It will bring economic benefit to the town of Tuam and re-open a building that has been closed for a number of years,” said the Galway East TD.

GOLF: David Kitt Just Off The Lead in Irish Amateur Open

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David Kitt (Athenry) driving at the 14th tee during day five of the AIG 2017 Irish Amateur Close Championship at Galway Golf Club today (26/08/2017). Picture by Pat Cashman

Athenry golfer David Kitt is just one shot behind joint leaders Theo Boulet and Joshua Robinson after the opening round of the 2018 Irish Boys Amateur Open Championshp in Belvoir Park on Tuesday (26th June).

The 18-year-old carded a three-under-par score of 68 along with Rian Carvill and Habebul Islam.

Kitt was runner-up in the 2017 Irish Amateur Close championship and is primed to make a serious challenge in the Belfast course.

David Kitt (Athenry) first into semi finals 4/3 winner over Ryan McKinstry @AIGIreland Close

— Golfing Union of Ireland (@GUIGolf) August 25, 2017

But county interest among the leaders will also focus on Galway’s Liam Nolan who carded a par round of 71, better than his three scores in the 2017 event.

Athenry’s Darren Leufer and Galway’s Gavin Keogh finished on 73 (+2), Athenry’s Allan Hill scored 77 (+6), Cathal Cunningham from Galway Bay carded 80 (+9) and Portumna’s Sam Murphy finished on 82 (+11).

The competition takes place over four days with the final round taking place on Friday, 29th June.

Theo Boulet (France) driving at the 12th tee during the first round of the 2018 Irish Boys Amateur Open Championship at Belvoir Park Golf Club today (26/06/2018). Picture by Pat Cashman

Scorecard (after Round 1 – Par 71)

67 Theo Boulet (France); Joshua Robinson (Lisburn)

68 David Kitt (Athenry); R Carvill (Warrenpoint); H Islam (England)

69 J McCabe (Roganstown); O Maguire (Slieve Russell); A Davies (Wales)

70 J Byrne (Baltinglass); S Dowling (The Island); S Burrell (Spain)

71 – Liam Nolan (Galway)

72 – R Goodyear (England); E Shipp (Headfort); B Pierleoni (England); D West (England); C French (Carton House); S Doyle (Black Bush)

73 – D Raher (Dungarvan); Darren Leufer (Athenry); C Denvir (Elm Park); D Li (Germany); T McKibbin (Holywood); S Miller (Clandeboye); D Gurr (England); J Brady (Rosslare); D Keating (Seapoint); C Murtagh (Balcarrick); S O’Brien (Nenagh); A d’Aurelle de Paladines (France); C Byrne (Strabane); Gavin Keogh (Galway); A Maguire (Laytown & Bettystown); H Archer (France); M Kennedy (Royal Dublin)

74 – M Deasy (Bantry Bay); R McNelis (Fintona); K Morrison (Greenacres); C Rabbette (Esker Hills); D Rochford (Bray); G Herlihy (Castle); B Beaumont (Bangor); N Trey (France); A Marshall (Lisburn); S Carroll (Castle Dargan); J Hill (Galgorm Castle); P McNelis (Fintona)

75 – J Shellard (Lisburn); A Blair (Scrabo); P Naughton (Limerick); K Rafferty (Dundalk); H Arnold (England); C Glennon (Glasson); A Greville (Wales); T Plunkett (Crover House); C Dunn (Foyle); J Black (Lisburn); J Rooney (Co Armagh); A Flynn (Dun Laoghaire); P Beauvy (France)

76 – O O’Driscoll (Golf Clementader Paris); A Smith (Mullingar); E Rowe (Tandragee); S Irwin (Killeen); L Keyes (Dun Laoghaire); E McArthur (Massereene); E Sullivan (Carton House); A Naughton (Grange Castle Golf club); D Connolly (Castle Dargan); P Conroy (Enniscorthy); L Mitchell (Knock); J Egan (Muskerry); T Higgins (Roscommon); J Mackin (Dundalk); E O’Shaughnessy (Muskerry); C Dawson (Tramore)

77 – J Doherty (Carton House); J O’Riordan (Dungarvan); A Carroll (Citywest Resort); N Kirwan (Mount Juliet); S Jones (Belvoir Park); B Phipps (Ardee); T Smyth (Castle); K Robinson (Castlewarden); B Crawford (Greenacres); Allan Hill (Athenry); R Cowhey (Elm Park); R Galligan (Elm Park); J Hull (England); N Van Caneghem (France)

Selected Others:

80 – Cathal Cunnigham (Galway Bay)

82 – Sam Murphy (Portumna)

Seoladh Oifigiúl do clár an Galway Film Fleadh istoíche amárach

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Seoladh oifigiúl Galway Film Fleadh - Galway Daily

Beidh seoladh oifigiúl do clár an Galway Film Fleadh ar siúl oíche amárach.

Ag a 6i.n. istoíche amárach beidh seoladh oifigiúl don clár iomláin don Galway Film Fleadh ar siúl ins an Galamont Hotel & Spa.

Tá an Galway Film Fleadh ar an bhfód anois le 30 mbliain agus iad ag dul ó neart go neart.

S’éard atá i gceist leis an Galway Film Fleadh, ná féile idirnáisiúnta a mhaireann ar feadh sé lá in Iarthar ns hÉireann.

Chuile Iúil bíonn fáiltíonn muintir na Gaillimhe le scannánaíocht éagsúla ó mórthimpeall an domhan.

Ní bhíonn aon cairpéidí dearg ag an Galway Film Fleah ach tugtar na máistreachaí ón ceardlann le chéile laistigh do dlúth-thimpeallacht chun a gcuid paisean maidir le scannánaíocht a roinnt.

Thosaigh an Galway Film Fleadh ar dtús i 1989 agus anois i mbliana beidh sé ag céiliúradh a triochú bliain.

Tá an aidhm chéanna acu i mbliana agus a bhí acu an chéad bhliain riamh: a bheith mar árdán dos na scannán Éireannach nua agus chun lucht féachanna agus scannánóirí ó mórthimpeall an domhain le chéile chun an iontas a bhaineann leis an pictúrlann a roinnt.

Beidh an Galway Film Fleadh ar siúl i mbliana idir an Máirt an 10ú agus an Domhnaigh an 15ú Iúil 2018.

Más mian libh an clár iomlán don Galway Film Fleadh a fheiscint beidh sé á seoladh go hoifigiúl istoíche amárach ag a 6i.n ins an Galamont Hotel & Spa.

Fianna Fáil to support second term for Michael D. Higgins

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June 26, 2018

Galway Daily news President Higgins continues to draw NUI Galway pension while in office

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has confirmed that his party will not be fielding a candidate to challenge President Michael D. Higgins today.

Fianna Fáil will be supporting his candidacy in the run up to the election in November.

Speaking following a meeting with his party colleagues in Leinster House today, Deputy Martin said: “President Higgins has served the country with great distinction over the course of his first term both at home and around the world.

“He enjoys widespread support across the country and has demonstrated his understanding and connection with communities across a broad range of issues in recent years.

“His national leadership during our celebration of the centenary of the Easter Rising set the absolutely correct tone, and as we approach a series of centenaries of potentially more divisive events in our shared history, his experience and leadership will serve the country well.

“For these reasons, I spoke with the Fianna Fáil Frontbench and Parliamentary Party today and confirmed our view that Fianna Fáil will not field a candidate to challenge President Higgins and will be supporting his candidacy, in the event of him seeking a second term in Áras an Uachtaráin.”

Michael D. Higgins pipped former Fianna Fáil member Sean Gallagher to the presidency in 2011 following allegations made by the late Martin McGuinness in the final RTÉ debate.

McGuinness said that Gallagher, who was leading in the opinion polls until that point, collected a cheque for €5,000 from a “convicted criminal and fuel smuggler” which he denied at first before admitting to the accusation later in the programme.

Michael D. Higgins was also briefly a member of Fianna Fáil, before joining the Labour Party.

Galway SFC: Three Teams Close in on Quarter-Finals

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Corofin, Mountbellew/Moylough and Monivea/Abbey moved within touching distance of the Galway Senior Football Championship quarter-finals when they picked up their second wins.

Annaghdown and Killannin also maintained their unbeaten positions after sharing the spoils while St. James’ and Moycullen won their opening fixtures.

With only two qualifying from each of the four groups of five teams, Claregalway, Cortoon Shamrocks, Caltra and St. Michael’s look almost out of contention and will focus on avoiding the relegation play-offs

GROUP 1

Corofin are 30 domestic games unbeaten after they obliterated Cortoon Shamrocks 5-16 to 0-6 in Tuam Stadium thanks to goals for Ronan Steede, Dylan Canney, Martin Farragher and a Gary Sice brace. Kevin O’Brien’s side made a quarter-final place a near certainty with their second performance bringing them to 29 wins and one draw since 2013.

St. James’ were 4-14 to 1-14 winners over Claregalway in Tuam. Fintan Cooney got two goals but Claregalway led 1-8 to 2-4 at half-time thanks to Danny Cummins’ strike. But two more majors including an Eoghan Concannon goal ensured the ‘Jimmies’ a nine-point victory.

Wednesday, 20th June – Corofin 5-16 Cortoon Shamrocks 0-6

Sunday, 24th June – St. James 4-14 Claregalway 1-14

11th/12th August – An Cheathru Rua vs Corofin

11th/12th August – Cortoon Shamrocks vs St. James

Position	Team	Points	Played	Won	Lost	For	Against	Diff
1	Corofin	4	2	2	0	51	16	35
2	St. James’ GAA	2	1	1	0	26	17	9
3	An Cheathrú Rua	2	1	1	0	12	10	2
4	Claregalway	0	2	0	2	27	46	-19
5	Cortoon Shamrocks	0	2	0	2	16	43	-27

GROUP 2

Tuam Stars got their first win of 2018 when they beat Barne 3-16 to 0-19 in Pearse Stadium. Jamie Murphy, Noel Henry and Shane Gaffney got the goals as they bounced back from their heavy defeat to Annaghdown the first day.

Annaghdown were denied a second win thanks to two late Killannin points who drew for the second time. Ryan Forde and Frankie Burke got first half Annaghdown goals and the latter looked to have sealed the win in injury time. But a broken wrist for Annaghdown’s Ciaran Duggan has ruled him out of Galway’s Super 8 campaign.

Saturday, 23rd June – Annaghdown 2-10 Killannin 1-13 (Draw)

Sunday, 24th June – Tuam Stars 3-16 Barna 0-19

11th/12th August – Annaghdown vs Salthill/Knocknacarra

11th/12th August – Barna vs Killannin

Position	Team	Points	Played	Won	Lost	Drawn	For	Against	Diff
1	Annaghdown	3	2	1	0	1	37	25	12
2	Killannin	2	2	0	0	2	29	29	0
3	Tuam Stars	2	2	1	1	0	34	40	-6
4	Salthill-Knocknacarra	1	1	0	0	1	13	13	0
5	CLG Bhearna	0	1	0	1	0	19	25	-6

GROUP 3

Mountbellew/Moylough stayed on maximum points with a dominant 4-17 to 1-5 victory over Killererin in Tuam Stadium. And Kilconly won a cracking tie giving points in a 1-17 to 3-9 win over Naomh Anna, Leitir Moir in Pearse Stadium.

Sunday, 24th June – Kilconly 1-17 Naomh Anna, Leitir Moir 3-9

Sunday, 24th June – Mountbellew/Moylough 4-17 Killererin 1-5

11th/12th August – Caherlistrane vs Mountbellew/Moylough

11th/12th August – Killererin vs Naomh Anna, Leitir Moir

Position	Team	Points	Played	Won	Lost	Drawn	For	Against	Diff
1	Mountbellew	4	2	2	0	0	44	15	29
2	Kilconly	2	2	1	1	0	27	33	-6
3	Caherlistrane	1	1	0	0	1	13	13	0
4	Killererin	1	2	0	1	1	21	42	-21
5	Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir	0	1	0	1	0	18	20	-2

GROUP 4

Monivea Abbey got an eight-point head start as they took the spoils in Tuam Stadium. Their second win was secured when they finished 0-15 to 0-10 ahead of Caltra. And Moycullen began their campaign with a comprehensive 3-15 to 2-5 win over St. Michael’s.

Saturday, 23rd June – Moycullen 3-15 St. Michael’s 2-5

Saturday, 23rd June – Monivea/Abbey 0-15 Caltra 0-10

11th/12th August – Caltra vs Moycullen

11th/12th August – Milltown vs Monivea/Abbey

Position	Team	Points	Played	Won	Lost	For	Against	Diff
1	Monivea-Abbey	4	2	2	0	31	18	13
2	Moycullen	2	1	1	0	24	11	13
3	Milltown	2	1	1	0	23	13	10
4	Caltra	0	2	0	2	23	38	-15
5	St Michael’s	0	2	0	2	19	40	-21

The Maigh Cuilinn Community united on a Memorial Walk over the weekend

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The Maigh Cuilinn community saw friends and family unite on a memorial walk as they climbed to the top of Diamond Hill in memory of the late James Devaney.

Over 100 friends and family from the Maigh Cuilinn community, climbed to the top of Diamond Hill in glorious sunshine on Sunday June 24th.

A memorial walk had been organised in memory of the late James Devaney, a sufferer of Cystic Fybrosis, a husband, father of 2 boys, a lover of the GAA and a former coach of the Cumann Peile Maigh Cuilinn/Cumann Iománaíochta Maigh Cuilinn.

The walk had been organised by the remaining coaches of the Cumann in memory of their fellow coach and friend James Devaney who passed away in mid October of last year.

Work colleagues from NUIG joined GAA friends and families along with many Maigh Cuilinn folk in a fun filled day out.

Purple was certainly the colour of the day as CF tee shirt clad hikers swarmed the walkways and trails leading to the top.

“James would be very proud to know that so many people took the time and the effort to climb in his memory.

“He would be especially delighted with the amount of youngsters who took part, James relished coaching the kids in both hurling and football.

“On behalf of myself and our family I would like to say a huge thank you to everybody,” Shayna, James’ wife, told the climbers who gathered together at the top for some refreshments and photos.

Shayna (wife of the late James Devaney), with their children Michael(10) and Jack (6)

All funds raised were to support the CF Galway Hospital Project which James worked closely with. Money is still coming in and anyone can still donate directly to Cystic Fibrosis if they wish.

The tally hasn’t been finalised as of yet but it will certainly be over €2,000.

All of the younger climbers were presented with footballs or sliotars on their return from the peak.

“It’s important for us as a club to keep the memory of James alive,” said David O’ Reilly.

“James played a huge part in the development of these youngsters, his son Michael is part of our team and his other son Jack is part of the upcoming teams.

“The success of a sports club should be measured by much more than their on-field achievements, the role it plays in the local community and the outlet it provides for kids is paramount.”

A sense of community was evident as climbers ranging from 4 years old to 64 years old enjoyed some well earned ice creams in the courtyard at the foot of Diamond Hill.

This could well turn out to be an annual event as many people who were away on holidays are already asking when we can repeat it.

LISTEN – “An Absolutely Fabulous Game of Football” – Stephen Glennon

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Compared to the other provincial finals in both the men’s and women’s game over the weekend, events in MacHale Park, Castlebar (Sunday, 24th June) proved best of the lot as Galway successfully retained the Connacht Ladies Football Championship.

Two late scores finally slayed the Mayo challenge in an epic contest that went 0-17 to 1-12 in favour of the Tribeswomen.

Well done to @GalwayLgfa on winning the @ConnachtLGFA title today. Massive win. Well done to Stephen Glennon and management and to the players 🏆🏆🏆🇶🇦🇶🇦🇶🇦

— Galway GAA Coaching & Games (@CoachingGalway) June 24, 2018

Manager Stephen Glennon, who was at the centre of headlines during the week following the management’s statement disapproving of the appointment of former Mayo minor Gerry Carmody as referee, enjoyed the game.

It wasn’t just his own team’s performance that pleased the Galway manager as the first 2018 championship meeting of genuine All-Ireland contenders delivered as a spectacle and was a wonderful advertisement for Ladies Football.

Glennon spoke to Galway Daily afterwards.

Galway will meet Waterford and the Leinster runners-up in the 2018 All-Ireland championship round-robin series. Their first game will be against Waterford on Saturday, 21st July.

Connacht Ladies Senior Football Final – Commentary And Reaction https://t.co/2kzj4ZNpUv

— Galway Bay FM Sport (@gbfmsports) June 25, 2018

LISTEN – “They’re A Special Bunch of Girls” – Tracey Leonard

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June 26, 2018

Galway were crowned 2018 Connacht Senior Ladies Football Champions last Sunday (24th June) after they held their nerve to get two late points.

Tracey Leonard and Mairead Seoighe fired over the winning scores in a pulsating battle that saw the Tribeswomen run out 0-17 to 1-12 winners over Mayo in MacHale Park, Castlebar.

https://twitter.com/FairGameCast/status/1011278608600584192

Winning captain Leonard was player of the match finishing with six points and the maroon and white will now prepare for the new round-robin series which begins with a game against Waterford on July 21st.

After lifting the CBE Cup, Leonard talked to Galway Daily acknowledging how proud she was of her teammates.

Galway meet Waterford and the Leinster Runners-Up in the All-Ireland Championship group stages. The first game against Waterford takes place on Saturday, 21st July.

WEEKEND RECAP: GALWAY LADIES ARE CONNACHT CHAMPIONS!!! https://t.co/WTtU7xErCA

— Galway Daily (@GalwayDaily) June 26, 2018

WEEKEND RECAP: GALWAY LADIES ARE CONNACHT CHAMPIONS!!!

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See the Connacht LGFA’s full match report in full HERE

"Tracey Leonard" Galway LGFA — 24 June 2018; Galway captain Tracey Leonard lifts the trophy following her side's victory during the TG4 Connacht Ladies Senior Football Final match between Mayo and Galway at Elverys MacHale Park in Castlebar, Mayo. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Connacht Senior Ladies Football Final – Sunday, 24th June 2018

Galway 0-17 Mayo 1-12

Darren Kelly in Castlebar

(Courtesy: Connacht LGFA)

In a game that lived up to its theatrical billing beforehand, Connacht’s senior counties delivered an epic joust before Galway prevailed to successfully retain the CBE Cup.

When Sinead Cafferky finally got Mayo on level terms with four minutes remaining, a rematch in seven days looked set as the sides were deadlocked at 1-12 to 0-15.

Fiona Doherty’s 49th minute goal brought Peter Leahy’s charges back in contention having trailed following an early Galway blitz. But the Tribeswomen got the critical late points to ensure they maintained their title thanks to Tracey Leonard and Mairead Seoighe.

**RESULT**

🏆 @GAA_BEO @SportTG4 @TG4TV @ConnachtLGFA senior final: @GalwayLgfa 0-17 @Mayo_LGFA 1-12 !! Galway retain the title !! #properfan pic.twitter.com/3qjejxTQhB

— Ladies Football (@LadiesFootball) June 24, 2018

Scorers:

Galway – Tracey Leonard 0-6 (two frees), Roisin Leonard 0-3 (one free), Mairead Seoighe 0-3, Nicola Ward 0-1, Olivia Divilly 0-1, Aine McDonagh 0-1, Emer Flaherty 0-1, Sarah Conneally 0-1

Mayo – Cora Staunton 0-6 (four frees), Fiona Doherty 1-0, Grace Kelly 0-2 (one free), Sinead Cafferky 0-2, Niamh Kelly 0-2

Galway: Lisa Murphy; Fabienne Cooney, Sarah Lynch, Sinead Burke; Emer Flaherty, Nicola Ward, Charlotte Cooney; Caitriona Cormican, Aine McDonagh; Olivia Divilly, Tracey Leonard, Ailbhe Davoren; Mairead Seoighe, Roisin Leonard, Leanne Coen. Subs used: Sarah Conneally for Coen (38 mins), Noelle Connolly for Lynch (38 mins), Louise Ward for R. Leonard (52 mins), Deirdre Brennan for Davoren (56 mins).

Mayo: Aisling Tarpey; Emma Lowther, Sarah Tierney, Kathryn Sullivan; Rachel Kearns, Danielle Caldwell, Doireann Hughes; Fiona McHale, Clodagh McManamon; Niamh Kelly, Fiona Doherty, Sinead Cafferky; Grace Kelly, Sarah Rowe, Cora Staunton. Subs used: Orla Conlon for McManamon (53 mins), Marie Corbett for Hughes (54 mins), Shauna Howley for G. Kelly (57 mins).

Referee: Gerry Carmody (Roscommon)

Two past pupils, two counties & two Connacht medals!!
Well done to our former students Leann Walsh of @GalwayLgfa and Laura Fleming of @RoscommonLGFA who both won Connacht Medals in McHale Park yesterday @ConnachtLGFA @LadiesFootball @TG4TV @tg4sport pic.twitter.com/D5lGz6l0ay

— Coláiste Mhuire (@ColaisteM) June 25, 2018

TUAM and DISTRICT SPORTS NOTES (Tuesday, 26th June 2018)

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Galway Daily courts Man sentenced for Christmas Eve assault in Tuam

Covering local sports news in Tuam and the surrounding areas including Glinsk, Abbeyknockmoy, Milltown, Killererin, Kilconly, Claremorris, Williamstown, Sylane, Cahergal, Corofin, Dunmore, Kilkerrin, Clonberne, Cortoon, Moylough, Glenamaddy, Garrafrauns and Ballymoe.

TUAM CAMOGIE

Congratulations to the U12 girls who won the County C Shield Final Against Athenry in a hard fought match in Loughrea. Final Score Athenry 1-1 Tuam 2-2. Well done to all involved.

U12s also took part in the Cáman to Connacht participation Blitz which took place in Pearse Stadium on Saturday, Great mornings camogie by all.

Congratulations to the U10’s great win against Mountbellew/Moylough in the North Board League.

Best of luck to the U8s in their Blitz on Tuesday evening in Skehana.

Training will continue at Tuam Stars Lower pitch from 10am -11.15am, cost per session is €2.00 and don’t forget to bring a water bottle.

KILKERRIN UNITED

U11 boys travelled to Dysart on Friday evening. Sam Nolan, Tiernan Kilmartin & Eoin Morrissey were all on target for Kilkerrin in a most enjoyable game.

U12 boys hosted CP Ajax & Skyvalley Rovers in a 7 aside blitz on Tuesday evening. Kilkerrin lost out 4-1 to CP Ajax despite Cilllian Brennan’s goal and 5-2 to Skyvalley with Luke Walsh & Cillian Brennan both on target.

Well done to all the players who played some excellent football in very difficult weather conditions.

U16 boys lost out 3-1 to Skyvalley Rovers despite Cian Carton’s goal.

U18 boys defeated Dunmore Town 3-0 in their opening outing of the season. Oisín Hynes & Brian McDermott (2) were both on target.

Last week’s RDFL lotto numbers are 2, 6, 14 & 15. There is no jackpot winner. Three match 3 winner’s: Paul Jennings c/o Cloonfad United; Caitlin Cosgrove c/o Cloonfad United; Martin Boyle c/o Kilkerrin United. The next draw is on July 3rd for a jackpot of €13,800.

GLEN CELTIC AFC

Bookings are still open for Glen Celtic Summer camps. First camp will run 2nd to 6th July and the Second camp will run 13th to 17th August. All boys and girls MUST be booked on to a camp before the camp starts. Bookings can be made at www.summersoccerschools.ie OR call 1890 653 653.

CLAREMORRIS GOLF CLUB

Ms Norah Maloney’s Lady Captains Prize

1st Hannah Grant 67 Nett
2nd Marie Fahey 72 Nett
Gross Kate Gallagher 80
3rd Rita Grealish 73 Nett
Cat 29-36 Florrie Campbell 77 Nett
Past Captains Riana Kean 76 Nett

Front 9 Cora Judge 35.5 Nett
Back 9 Eileen O Donovan 38.5 Nett

9 Hole 1st June Johnson 16pts
9 Hole 2nd Nuala Moran 14pts
9 Hole Beginner 1st Helen Morley
9 Hole Beginner 2nd Bridie Kearns

Visitor Annette O Reilly

1st Willie Feeley 68 nett (Bk9)
2nd Colm O’Reilly 68 nett
Gross Eoin Prendergast
3rd John Haverty 69 nett
4th Richard Horan 70 nett
Junior Jason Morley 70 nett
Visitors Enda Maloney 70 nett

Birdie Competition
Pat Killeen,
Conor McGuiness,
Terry Keenan.

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.

NUI Galway walking trail highlights campus wildlife (not students)

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June 26, 2018

Galway Daily news Conservation funding for archaeological monuments across Galway

To celebrate nature on campus, all the wildlife and green spaces you don’t expect to find in the heart of a city, NUI Galway is launching a Biodiversity walking trail.

Bordering on the banks of the river Corrib and the edge of the city, NUIG’s campus has far more room for nature to thrive than many other city universities (looking at you, Trinity).

The rich biodiversity to be found at on the university grounds was recently highlighted at the the Intervarsity BioBlitz competition, run by An Taisce and the National Biodiversity Data Centre.

Given our recent weather, now is the perfect time for people to come and find some of that themselves along the new walking trail that runs from the heart of the university Quadrangle, along the banks of the Corrib, and finishes looking across the river at the green-clad ruins of Menlo Castle.

Quick eyed birdwatchers might see the goldcrest, Ireland’s smallest bird, or if you go dip your toes in the river you’ll no doubt see a few white swans. The peregrine falcon, the world’s fastest animal when it dives, can also be found on the trail. Though if you do see one, and it’s getting larger and larger quite quickly, it might be time to move on.

The River Corrib and the wetlands around it are filled with fish, and mammals like otters, foxes, and pygmy shrews also make their homes on campus.

The walking trail is open to everyone, university students and members of the public just looking to enjoy what’ll probably turn out to be our next three summers’ worth of sun.

University gardeners are happy for visitors to pick from the many fruit trees and berry plants, as long as they treat them with respect. This isn’t Tesco people.

Habitats found on the walking trail

College Park in front of the Quadrangle – sycamore and horse chestnut trees, and pipistrelle bats at sunset in the summer.
Eglinton Canal running underneath the O’Shaughnessy Bridge that links to Fisheries Field – trout, kingfishers and otters.
Herb Garden outside Moffetts Restaurant at the Orbsen Building – bees and other pollinators visiting flowers in summer.
River Corrib along the campus river path – yellow iris and common spotted orchids in summer, mute swans and grey heron year round.
Engineering Lawn in front of the Alice Perry Engineering Building – blackbirds and goldfinches, and clover and buttercups in summer.
Deciduous Woodland along the river path between the Alice Perry Engineering Building and Corrib Village – woodmouse, pygmy shrew, bluebells and wild garlic in spring.
Alluvial Woodland along the river path past the Dangan Park and Ride facility – alder trees, ivy, fox and stoat and haws in autumn.
Reed beds between the river path and the river – common reed, meadowsweet, willow warbler and reed bunting.
Menlo Castle and Sports Campus on the opposite bank of the river from the sports pitches – barn owl, peregrine falcon and lesser horseshoe bat at dusk.
All of Ireland’s nine bat species have been recorded patrolling the night skies above the campus.

A map of the trail marking the different habitats and what lives in them can be found on the university website, along with a podcast guide, for something to listen to as you walk.

Funding for the trail was provided by the NUI Galway Community and University Sustainability Project, the Ryan Institute, and Galway City Council, as part of Galway City’s European Green Leaf 2017 designation.

The trail was produced by Jamie Maxwell, Dara Stanley and Caitriona Carlin, with input from many others around campus involved in biodiversity research and stewardship.

Galway GAA Fixtures (week ending, Tuesday, 3rd July)

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June 26, 2018

Connacht Minor Football Championship

Fri, 29 June, Venue: Tuam Stadium, (Round 4), Galway vs Mayo 19:30,

Leinster Senior Hurling Final

Sun, 03 Jul, Venue: Croke Park, (Final), Galway vs Kilkenny 16:00,

U 16 B Hurling Championship
Thu, 28 Jun, Venue: Loughrea, (Semi Final 1), Kilnadeema-Leitrim V Kinvara 18:30,

U 16 B Hurling Shield
Thu, 28 Jun, Venue: Woodford, (Semi Final 1), Tommy Larkins V Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry 18:45,

U 16 B1 Hurling Championship
Thu, 28 Jun, Venue: Loughrea, (Semi Final 2), Sylane V Killimor 19:30,

U 16 B1 Hurling Shield
Thu, 28 Jun, Venue: Castledaly, (Semi Final 1), St Thomas V Portumna 18:45,
Thu, 28 Jun, Venue: Ballyloughane, (Semi Final 2), Liam Mellows V Pádraig Pearses 18:45,

U 16 C Hurling Championship
Thu, 28 Jun, Venue: Duggan Park , (Semi Final 1), Meelick-Eyrecourt V Annaghdown 18:30,
Thu, 28 Jun, Venue: Duggan Park , (Semi Final 2), Ballinderreen V Abbeyknockmoy 19:30,

U 16 C Hurling Shield
Thu, 28 Jun, Venue: Ballinasloe, (Semi Final 1), Ballinasloe V Tuam 18:45,

@Galway_GAA @TribesmenGAA #CùlCamp training day in sunny loughgeorge @ConnachtGAA @GAAlearning @CoachingGalway @DennisCarr0 @bluetone12 @harr_charlie @Pat_Culhane pic.twitter.com/8CtwI809KR

— Damien Coleman (@DamienColeman4) June 26, 2018

Senior Hurling League Group 1
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Beagh, (Round 4), Beagh V Craughwell 19:30,
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Killimordaly, (Round 4), Killimordaly V St Thomas 19:30,

Senior Hurling League Group 2
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Padraig Pearses GAA Ground, (Round 4), Pádraig Pearses V Portumna 19:30,
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Ardrahan, (Round 4), Ardrahan V Gort 19:30,

U14 Football Division 2 North
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Clarinbridge, (Round 4), Clarinbridge V Kinvara 19:00,

U15 Division 1 North
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Kilconly, (Round 3), Kilconly V Annaghdown 19:00,
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Monivea-Abbey, (Round 3), Monivea-Abbey V St Gabriel’s 19:00,
Wed, 27 Jun, Venue: Corofin GAA Pitch , (Round 3), Corofin V Oranmore-Maree 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Oranmore-Maree, (Round 4), Oranmore-Maree V Kilconly 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Cregg, (Round 4), Annaghdown V Monivea-Abbey 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: St Gabriel’s, (Round 4), St Gabriel’s V Corofin 19:00,

U15 Division 1 West
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Páirc na bhForbacha, (Round 3), Barna V St Michael’s 19:00,
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Baile Doite Pitch & Clubhouse, (Round 3), Moycullen V St. James 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Claregalway Knockdoemore, (Round 4), Claregalway V St. James 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: St Michael’s, (Round 4), St Michael’s V Moycullen 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Salthill-Knocknacarra, (Round 4), Salthill-Knocknacarra V Barna 19:00,

U15 Division 2 North
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Dunmore MacHales, (Round 3), Dunmore MacHales V Caherlistrane 19:00,
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Clarinbridge, (Round 3), Clarinbridge V Mountbellew/Moylough 19:00,
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: St Brendan’s Loughrea, (Round 3), Loughrea V Tuam Stars 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Mountbellew, (Round 4), Mountbellew/Moylough V Dunmore MacHales 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Caherlistrane, (Round 4), Caherlistrane V Loughrea 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Tuam Stars, (Round 4), Tuam Stars V Clarinbridge 19:00,

U15 Division 2 West
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Killannin Community Pitch, (Round 3), Killannin V An Spidéal 19:00,
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Leitir Móir, (Round 3), Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir V Carna-Caiseal/Na Piarsaigh 19:00,
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Oughterard, (Round 3), Oughterard V Mícheál Breathnach 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Killannin Community Pitch, (Round 4), Killannin V Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: An Spideal, (Round 4), An Spidéal V Mícheál Breathnach 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Pairc Na bPiarsaigh, (Round 4), Carna-Caiseal/Na Piarsaigh V Oughterard 19:00,

U15 Division 3
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: St Brendan’s, (Round 2), St Brendan’s V Caltra 19:00,
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Kinvara, (Round 2), Kinvara V Kilkerrin-Clonberne 19:00,
Tue, 26 Jun, Venue: Cortoon Shamrocks, (Round 2), Cortoon Shamrocks V Killererin 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Kinvara, (Round 3), Kinvara V Killererin 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Cortoon Shamrocks, (Round 3), Cortoon Shamrocks V St Brendan’s 19:00,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Kilkerrin-Clonberne, (Round 3), Kilkerrin-Clonberne V Caltra 19:00,

Planning & plotting with #galway hurler @davyglennon8 this morning regarding #mentalhealthawareness projects in the future – best of luck on Sunday @TribesmenGAA @galwaygaa 💫 @niall_mcnelis @LetsGetTalkingG pic.twitter.com/EDfoT1AYli

— ✨Jocelyn C ✨🎓👑✍🏻👱🏻‍♀️🇶🇦🏉 (@psyclingqueen) June 26, 2018

John Dunne Cup – Group 1
Wed, 27 Jun, Venue: Páirc an Chathánaigh, (Round 3), An Cheathrú Rua V Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir 19:45,

John Dunne Cup – Group 3
Wed, 27 Jun, Venue: The Priarie, (Round 3), Salthill-Knocknacarra V St. James 19:45,
Wed, 27 Jun, Venue: Oranmore, (Round 3), Oranmore-Maree V St Michael’s 19:45,

John Dunne Cup – Group 4
Wed, 27 Jun, Venue: Caherlistrane, (Round 3), Caherlistrane V Cortoon Shamrocks 19:45,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Headford, (Round 3), Headford V Annaghdown 19:45,

John Dunne Cup – Group 5
Wed, 27 Jun, Venue: Caltra Pitch, (Round 3), Caltra V Kilkerrin-Clonberne 19:45,
Wed, 27 Jun, Venue: Menlough, (Round 3), Menlough V Killererin 19:45,

John Dunne Cup – Group 6
Wed, 27 Jun, Venue: Athenry, (Round 3), St Mary’s GAA Athenry V Milltown 19:45,

It was hell for leather in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship for five weekends and now, after a short break, we’re set for an epic showdown between @Galway_GAA and @KilkennyCLG in the final @CrokePark on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/3OzYqV89Tu

— Leinster GAA (@gaaleinster) June 25, 2018

Under 13 A Hurling Championship – Group 1
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Lackagh, (Round 3), Turloughmore V St Mary’s GAA Athenry 18:45,
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Loughrea, (Round 3), Loughrea V Oranmore-Maree 18:45,

Under 13 A Hurling Championship – Group 2
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Clarinbridge, (Round 3), Clarinbridge V Carnmore 18:45,
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: New Inn, (Round 3), Sarsfields V Ardrahan 18:45,

Under 13 A1 Hurling Championship – Group 1
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Kilbeacanty, (Round 3), Michael Cusacks V Castlegar 18:45,
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Gort, (Round 3), Gort V Meelick-Eyrecourt 18:45,

Under 13 A1 Hurling Championship – Group 2
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Ahascragh, (Round 3), Ahascragh/Fohenagh V Kinvara 18:45,
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Killimordaly, (Round 3), Killimordaly V Kilnadeema-Leitrim 18:45,

Under 13 B Hurling Championship – Group 1
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Ballinderreen, (Round 3), Ballinderreen V Cois Fharraige 18:45,
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Moycullen, (Round 3), Moycullen V Cappataggle 18:45,

Under 13 B Hurling Championship – Group 2
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Ballymacward, (Round 3), Pádraig Pearses V Sylane 18:45,
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Craughwell, (Round 3), Craughwell V Skehasna-Mountbellew/Moylough 18:45,

Under 13 B1 Hurling Championship – Group 1
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Cregg, (Round 3), Annaghdown V Portumna 18:45,
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Tynagh, (Round 3), Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry V Liam Mellows 18:45,

Under 13 B1 Hurling Championship – Group 2
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Mullagh, (Round 3), Mullagh/Kiltormer V Ballygar 18:45,
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Castledaly, (Round 3), St Thomas V Kilconieron 18:45,

Under 13 C Hurling Championship – Group 1
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Oranmore, (Round 4), Oranmore-Maree V Tuam 18:45,
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Tonabrocky, (Round 4), Rahoon-Newcastle V Abbeyknockmoy 18:45,

Under 13 C Hurling Championship – Group 2
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Indreabhán, (Round 3), Mícheál Breathnach V Killimor 18:45,
Mon, 02 Jul, Venue: Mountbellew, (Round 3), Skehasna-Mountbellew/Moylough V Tommy Larkins 18:45,

Junior A Hurling Championship – Group 1
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 4), St Mary’s GAA Athenry V Craughwell 16:30,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Kenny Park, (Round 4), Ardrahan V Salthill-Knocknacarra 18:00,

Junior A Hurling Championship – Group 2
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Carnmore, (Round 3), Ballygar V Liam Mellows 19:30,
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Kilbeacanty, (Round 3), Kilnadeema-Leitrim V Clarinbridge 19:30,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Clarinbridge, (Round 3), Gort V Mícheál Breathnach 16:30,

Junior A Hurling Championship – Group 3
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Killimor, (Round 4), Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry V Tommy Larkins 19:30,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Loughrea, (Round 4), St Thomas V Turloughmore 16:30,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Clarinbridge, (Round 4), Meelick-Eyrecourt V Bearna-Na Forbacha 18:00,

Under 12 Hurling League – Group 3
Wed, 27 Jun, Venue: Na Forbacha, (Round 5), Bearna-Na Forbacha V Michael Cusacks 18:45,

Junior B Hurling Championship – Group 1
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Kilconieron, (Round 4), Kilconieron V Ballinasloe 19:30,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Abbeyknockmoy, (Round 4), Abbeyknockmoy V Beagh 18:00,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Tonabrocky, (Round 4), Rahoon-Newcastle V Mullagh 18:00,

Junior B Hurling Championship – Group 2
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Cappataggle, (Round 4), Cappataggle V Killimordaly 18:00,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: St Brendan’s Loughrea, (Round 4), Loughrea V Killimor 18:00,

Junior B Hurling Championship – Group 3
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Kiltormer, (Round 4), Kiltormer V Annaghdown 18:00,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Ahascragh Sportsfield, (Round 4), Ahascragh/Fohenagh V Pádraig Pearses 18:00,

Junior B Hurling Championship – Group 4
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Carnmore GAA Club , (Round 4), Carnmore V Oranmore-Maree 18:00,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Kinvara, (Round 4), Kinvara V Ballinderreen 18:00,

Junior C Hurling Championship – Group 1
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Killimordaly, (Round 4), Killimordaly V Sylane 19:30,
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Craughwell, (Round 4), Craughwell V Kilbeacanty 19:30,
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Oranmore-Maree, (Round 4), Oranmore-Maree V Menlo Emmetts 19:30,

Junior C Hurling Championship – Group 2
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Turloughmore, (Round 4), Turloughmore V Tommy Larkins 19:30,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Meelick-Eyrecourt, (Round 4), Meelick-Eyrecourt V Ballygar 19:30,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Ballinderreen, (Round 4), Ballinderreen V Clarinbridge 19:30,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Ballyloughane, (Round 4), Liam Mellows V Sarsfields 19:30,

Junior C1 Hurling Championship – Group 1
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Ahascragh Sportsfield, (Round 4), Ahascragh/Fohenagh V Moycullen 19:30,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Kilnadeema Pitch, (Round 4), Kilnadeema-Leitrim V Salthill-Knocknacarra 19:30,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry, (Round 4), Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry V Skehasna-Mountbellew/Moylough 19:30,

Junior C1 Hurling Championship – Group 2
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Mullagh Hurling Club Grounds, (Round 4), Mullagh V Kinvara 19:30,
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Tonabrocky, (Round 4), Rahoon-Newcastle V Gort 19:30,
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Cregg, (Round 4), Annaghdown V Tuam 19:30,
Tue, 03 Jul, Venue: St Thomas, (Round 4), St Thomas V Craughwell 19:30,

Ard Ri Hotel Division 5 (North)
Wed, 27 Jun, Venue: Mountbellew, (Round 6), Mountbellew/Moylough V Ballinasloe 20:00,

Ard Ri Hotel Division 8A League (North)
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Claregalway Lakeview, (League SemI Final), Claregalway V Mountbellew/Moylough 19:30,

Car Parts Warehouse Division 5 (West)
Wed, 27 Jun, Venue: Leitir Móir, (Round 6), Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir V An Cheathrú Rua 20:00,
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: The Priarie, (Round 7), Salthill-Knocknacarra V Fr Griffins/Éire Óg 20:00,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Leitir Móir, (Round 7), Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir V Claregalway 19:00,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Páirc an Chathánaigh, (Round 7), An Cheathrú Rua V Killannin 19:00,

Car Parts Warehouse Division 6 (West)
Fri, 29 Jun, Venue: Páirc na bhForbacha, (Round 5), Barna V Oughterard 20:00,
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Westside, (Round 5), St Michael’s V Salthill-Knocknacarra 19:00,
Sun, 01 Jul, Venue: Indreabhán, (Round 5), Mícheál Breathnach V An Spidéal 12:00,

Car Parts Warehouse Division 7 (West)
Sat, 30 Jun, Venue: Clifden, (Round 5), Clifden V Oranmore-Maree 19:00,
Sun, 01 Jul, Venue: Inis Óirr, (Round 5), Oileáin Árainn V An Cheathrú Rua 13:00,

Five Areas Among Gaelic Games Winners in Community Games

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June 26, 2018

Five Galway Community Games Finals took place last Saturday (23rd June) in sunny conditions in Ballinderreen with five different areas successful in qualifying to represent Galway in the Connaught Finals.

It was an entertaining day from 10.30am until 4.30pm when the last of the winners were decided as all 10 teams left everything on the field in search of silverware.

The opening encounter was the under 14 camogie final as Bullaun/New Inn and Athenry took to the field. After a pulsating game, it was Bullaun/New Inn who took the honours running out 2-6 to 1-2 winners.

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Next up was the under 10 mixed football final as Claregalway/Lackagh began their search for a triple crown. For players so young, the skills showcased promising talent in the development of both areas and Claregalway/Lackagh edged ahead at half-time.

But Oranmore/Maree have been rapidly improving in football over recent years and showed they are starting a tradition as their young representatives worked hard tremendously hard in the second half to overturn the deficit and win 2-5 to 2-3.

The middle match was the under 11 hurling final with Clarinbridge standing in Claregalway/Lackagh’s way. Both areas have produced quality players at underage level and showed no signs of stopping that progress. And Clarinbridge took the spoils in a cracking tie winning 2-7 to 2-3.

Dunmore/Garrafrauns/Kiltevna and Caherlistrane/Kilcoona were the two teams battling for the under 12 Girls Football crown when they met in the next match. Both sides competed in their first ever final and Dunmore/Garrafrauns/Kiltevna hit the ground running to take glory by 8-9 to 1-6.

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Last up was the under 14 Girls Football final and after their earlier disappointments, it was third time lucky for Claregalway/Lackagh. Managed by David Flaherty, Martina Collins and Linda O’Connell, they produced a master class against a spirited Oughterard outfit taking a 7-10 to 0-0 victory.

Ballinderreen staged an exhibition in underage gaelic games and Galway Community Games thanked all who assisted including the host committee and referees Kevin Egan, Pat Hansberry, John McDonagh and Tony Melia. It was a day that showed the true spirit of Community Games.

Winners:

Under 14 Camogie – Bullaun/New Inn

Under 10 Gaelic Football – Oranmore/Maree

Under 11 Hurling – Clarinbridge

Under 12 Girls Football – Dunmore/Garrafrauns/Kiltevna

Under 14 Girls Football – Claregalway/Lackagh

The Aldi Connaught Community Games Finals will take place in Leitrim on Saturday, July 14th 2018 and all five winners above will represent Galway.

Minister Seán Kyne announces funding for AEC Officers

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June 26, 2018

Galway Daily news Call for Revenue to extend COVID-19 tax bill assistance deadline

Minister Seán Kyne has announced co-funding for Atlantic Economic Corridor Officers in local authorities.

The Galway West TD confirmed funding of €300,000 for each of the ten local authorities along the Atlantic Economic Corridor.

The funding of €30,000 per local authority is to support the designation of an Atlantic Economic Corridor (AEC) officer in each of the City and County Councils.

The officers, who will be funded jointly by the Department and each local authority, will work to develop the AEC concept and support the work of the AEC Taskforce and sub groups.

The objective of the AEC initiative is to maximise the infrastructure, talent and enterprise assets along the western seaboard and to combine the economic hubs, clusters and catchments of an area to attract investment, improve competitiveness, support job creation and contribute to an improved quality of life.

Minister Kyne commented: “Working with my colleague, Minister Michael Ring TD, I am delighted to be able to support the City and County Councils to designate an Atlantic Economic Corridor Officer in each of their local authorities.

“The concept of an AEC Officer is based on the successful appointment of Broadband Officers in every City and County Council in the country, which my Department has also co-funded.

“I am confident that the AEC Officers will play a similar role and will help to develop and promote the AEC initiative while supporting the work of the AEC Taskforce and sub groups.

“The development of the Atlantic Economic Corridor is central to both the Northern and Western Region and the Southern Region and features prominently in both the National Planning Framework and the National Development Plan. With the AEC we are working with stakeholders to develop the strengths and assets of our communities along the Atlantic Coast to contribute to the regional development objectives of the National Planning Framework.

“The development of the AEC is a clear signal of the intent of Government to support regional and rural development and builds on the work to date including the creation of a dedicated Government Department for Rural Development and the allocation, as part of Project Ireland 2040 and confirmed by my colleague, Michael Ring, of the new €1 billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund.”

The ten local authorities which have been confirmed funding are: Donegal County Council, Leitrim County Council, Sligo County Council, Roscommon County Council, Mayo County Council, Galway County Council, Galway City Council, Clare County Council, Limerick City and County Council, Kerry County Council.

New website allows Galway companies to order fruit like never before

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June 26, 2018

A new website is making sure Galway companies have the option to eat better in their working lives with daily fruit box deliveries into offices, work spaces and businesses.

TheFruitBrothers.ie launched in June under the direction of the Burke Brothers, who run Burkes Fruit & Veg Ltd.

The new project is allowing Galway businesses to order fruit boxes with 45 pieces of fruit for €20 and with the additional blueberries or grapes for €25.

Niall and Ronan Burke who own and run Burke Fruit & Veg LTD – which has been going since 1971 – know that eating well and performance go hand in hand.

Since taking over the company in 2005 Niall has expanded the company by initiating a wholesale service and through the introduction of speciality produce and exotic fruit and vegetables to the local market.

Ronan Burke, a brother of Niall, joined the company in 2010.

After identifying a niche in the market in 2012, Ronan purchased land and began growing his own speciality produce for Burkes Fruit and Veg taking the company in a new direction ensuring its longevity and diversity.

The fruit boxes boxes will be delivered to places of work throughout Galway.

The speciality fruit boxes will be biodegradable and fully recyclable as well having the best of fruit loaded with nutrients and goodness each box will explain the seasonality of fruits and which months it is when fruits are ripe and best to eat.

Niall Burke explained: “We want to help people to eat better and instead of reaching for sugary or salty snacks to have the option of eating natural unprocessed fruits. It is important we encourage people to eat better and make it as accessible as possible. That 3pm slump is now famous for people drinking sugary drinks or eating one too many biscuits. We thought if we can get fruit into where people are, then we can at least give them a choice.”

“We want to also explain why and where certain fruits are grown and what they are good for. All delivered into your office in a box that will be fully recycled so we are doing the right things by our bodies and by the environment,” added Ronan Burke.

Since its origin over 40 years ago, Burke’s Fruit and Veg has expanded to include a team of over 10 employees and has diversified into many new areas of the fruit and vegetable arena.

Most important to the Burke family however is that this has been achieved without compromising on the company’s original principals of continuously striving to source high quality, fresh local produce, maintaining long lasting customer relationships and creating employment in the local community.

To order your Fruit box simply click onto www.thefruitbrothers.ie and get fruity on Instagram and Facebook with The Fruit Brothers.

Foláireamh tughta dóibh siúd ag snámh maidir le smugairle róin

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June 26, 2018

Foláireamh tugtha maidir le smugairle róin - Galway Daily

Tá foláireamh tugtha dóibh siúd a bheas ag snámh an tseachtain seo chun a bheith cúramach de bharr smugairle róin a bheith san uisce.

Tá aimsir gleoite tuartha dúinn an tseachtain seo le teochtanna ag buaileadh suas go 30 céim celcias. Ag tús an tseachtain thug Irish Water Safety comhairle dóibh siúd a bheas ag snámh chun a bheith cúramach san uisce.

Tá foláireamh eile théis teacht chun cinn ag Galway Water Safety agus iad ag tabhairt foláireamh maidir le smugairle róin a bheith san uisce.

Chonaic baill do Club Snámha na Gaillimhe smugairle róin (Lions Mane) ag an Charraig Dhubh, Bóthar na Trá, Dé Domhnaigh agus anois táid ag tabhairt foláireamh dóibh siúd a bheas ag snámh a bheith níos cúramaí san uisce.

Seo eolas beag maidir leis an smugairle róin Lions Mane, a chonaic daoine ag an Charraigh Dhubh, Bóthar na Trá:

Sé an smugairle róin is mó sa domhain agus tá stoing cumachtach aige a úsáideann sé chun beir ar a chreach.
Deireann taighde eolaíochta go mbíonn smugairle róin faoi bhláth in áiteanna a bhíonn gníomhaíocht daoine.

Moltar do chuile duine a bheas ag snámh sna laethanta atá le teacht a bheith níos cúramaí go háirithe ag an Charraig Dhubh, i Bóthar na Trá áit ar chonaic an smugairle róin.

Poll: Is it a getting a bit too hot?

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June 26, 2018

This week could see the second highest temperatures ever recorded in Ireland, with 30 degrees expected in parts of the country.

Here in Galway, we will see sunshine and temperatures in the high twenties for at least the next four days.

And after a miserable winter, it’s what we deserve. But how hot is too hot?

Let us know below!

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Spiddal teacher challenging offshore energy projects in court

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Briain Kelly

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June 26, 2018