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Galway United have issued a statement regarding recent media reports that an offer has been made to purchase the club.

“Further to recent media reports the board of Galway United FC can confirm an offer has been received to take a majority shareholding in the club.

“Galway United FC is 100% owned by the Galway United Friends Co-operative, and at the Special General Meeting (SGM) that has been called to discuss this offer, each co-op member that can attend will vote and ultimately make the decision in relation to the proposed investment.

Galway United Statement – June 13th.https://t.co/KSiPx4rH5X #GUFC pic.twitter.com/kAdxM4hT2s

— Galway United (@GalwayUnitedFC) June 13, 2018

“Galway United Friends Co-operative is owned and democratically controlled by its members and is operated on the principle of “one Member – one Vote.”

“The co-op would encourage all paid up members to attend the SGM and have their voice heard by voting on the proposal on the night.

“This is a proposed long term investment in Galway United and initial commitments outlined include:

Investment in the first team to target promotion to the Premier Division.
Investment in the development of the club’s underage infrastructure and youth academy.
Investment in a Galway United training facility.
Recruitment of key personnel to ensure the right structures are in place both on and off the pitch to support the long-term development of the club. These individuals will be at board level, general management and a director of football.
To play a bigger role in the community.

“Admission to the SGM will be only available to the following members. Members who have paid their full yearly membership (€180 for adults or €90 for concession class) or be part of the monthly payment scheme for at least two months.

“Members shall be at least 16 years of age, to be admitted to Society meetings. Lapsed members who pay their full yearly membership (€180 or €90) up to 48 hours before the meeting will also be entitled to attend.

“Lapsed members can make payment via the coop website at www.gufc-coop.com/gufc-sgm-2018/

“We recognise that members will need sufficient time to consider this proposal and to this end a meeting information pack will be forwarded to members in advance of the SGM.”

Galway United’s next game in the SSE Airtricity League First Division against Wexford FC on Friday, 15th June. Kick-off at Ferrycarrig Park is 8pm.

GALWAY GAA: “I’m Been Involved With Teams from ’94” – KEVIN WALSH

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June 13, 2018

Galway football manager Kevin Walsh didn’t just cut his teeth in management when he was appointed Sligo boss in 2008, contrary to some opinions.

The Killannin All-Ireland winner only hung up his inter county boots in 2004 after a 16-year career but was keenly involved in coaching across a variety of teams before his playing retirement and his inter county management bow.

“I was with the Aran Islands in the junior A before that,” said Walsh to Pat Nolan in the Irish Mirror. “I had done senior teams twice. In 1997 (when player-manager of Killannin), I had Corofin almost knocked out before they won the All-Ireland, but look that’s probably 10 years previous.

Walsh not having it @TribesmenGAA #GAA https://t.co/irZqZbXSfB

— Irish Mirror Sport (@MirrorSportIE) June 13, 2018

“But at the same time I’ve been involved with teams from ‘94 all along, every year with teams. It’s something that’s in the blood, to coach and to manage.

“When the Sligo thing came along geographically it didn’t make sense and I would have put that on the table to the powers that be at the time, but they were anxious enough that I would do it at the time.

“As a player you’re doing your job. It was a one-to-one confrontation. I don’t think you take as many hits as the management take. If things are going well it’s a great place to be but if not, it’s challenging to be honest.

“You wouldn’t mind the analyser to be analysed as well; you wouldn’t mind the referee to be analysed as well; and you wouldn’t mind the reporters to be analysed as well.”

Galway meet Roscommon in the 2018 Connacht Senior Football Final on Sunday, 17th June. Throw-in at MacHale Park is 4pm.

Kevin Walsh continues to bring new talent through with @Galway_GAA who are busy preparing for Sunday's interesting @ConnachtGAA Final against @RoscommonGAA

— The GAA (@officialgaa) June 12, 2018

GALWAY GAA: “I Would Give The Rossies A Good Chance” – DARRAGH O SE

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Former Kerry star Darragh O Se believes Galway’s defensive system needs to serve their forwards’ interests if they are to compete with the likes of Dublin and believes Roscommon have a chance of successfully retaiing their Connacht football title on Sunday (17th June).

Writing in his Irish Times column, O Se believes the Tribesmen are a coming teams but that manager Kevin Walsh needs to make the most out of their flair players.

“Does he hear people giving out about Galway’s defensive style of play,” wrote O Se. “Probably. Does he care? Not for a second.

Darragh Ó Sé: Galway’s defensive system must serve interests of their forwards https://t.co/h7EjE0GDnP

— Irish Times Sport (@IrishTimesSport) June 13, 2018

“Galway are a coming team, that’s obvious to everyone. They’re fast, they’re physical, they’re very difficult to play against.

“There’s no question but that Galway needed to develop a better way of defending than they had previously. They were beaten far too easily when they got to Croke Park in recent years and there’s no future in that for any decent team.

“(Damien) Comer is a prime example of what is possible for Galway. He is loving being the leader of their attack. You can see it in him – he wants the responsibility, he wants the opposition to come up with plans especially for him.

“The Connacht final against Roscommon on Sunday will give them a really good idea of where they stand. I’m told the Rossies gave Cork a good trimming in a challenge game recently and Kevin McStay is too clever a coach to just send his players running down blind alleys.

If they can do that and if they can be patient and take their scores, I would give the Rossies a good chance on Sunday.”

Galway face Roscommon in the 2018 Connacht Senior Football Final on Sunday, 17th June. Throw-in at Dr. Hyde Park is 4pm.

Kevin McStay names his team for @ConnachtGAA Final against Galway. 33 out of 34 players available for selection. Only Ciarán Lennon (Broken Thumb) not considered due to injury, otherwise a clean bill of health for 2018 Connacht Final #rosgaa #gaa pic.twitter.com/qvK4QMGzGb

— Roscommon GAA (@RoscommonGAA) June 10, 2018

International Criminal Court Judge to speak in Galway

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Michael Malone

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June 13, 2018

The newly-appointed Ugandan judge at the International Criminal Court, Solomy Balungi Bossa, will deliver a public lecture during this year’s annual Summer School at NUI Galway.

Organised by NUI Galway’s Irish Centre for Human Rights since 2000, the world-renowned International Criminal Court (ICC) Summer School will take place on campus from 18-22 June.

Judge Bossa will deliver a public lecture on Monday, 18 June at 6pm entitled ‘Africa and the International Criminal Court: Challenges and Prospects’.

This public lecture is held in association with the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to mark the 20^th anniversary of the adoption of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.

The International Criminal Court seated in The Hague is the world’s principal court for the prosecution of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and aggression.

In keeping with the theme of Judge Bossa’s lecture, this year’s ICC Summer School will include a special session on Africa and the International Criminal Court convened in association with the Institute for Security Studies of South Africa.

Invited experts at the special session will examine the at times fraught relationship between the International Criminal Court and African countries where the Court has focused the most of its attention to date.

Dr Shane Darcy of the Irish Centre for Human Rights said: “We are honoured to welcome Judge Bossa to NUI Galway. We look forward to hearing Judge Bossa and our other participating experts address how the International Criminal Court can contribute to the pursuit of justice in Africa and address the charge that it is unfairly targetting African countries and individuals.”

Fresh calls for government to dismantle Direct Provision

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Michael Malone

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June 13, 2018

There have been fresh calls for the government to dismantle direct provision for asylum seekers and refugees, from Galway West Social Democrats candidate Niall Ó Tuathail.

Ó Tuathail said the recent Court of Appeal ruling should be ‘the final nail in the coffin for direct provision’.

Last week’s Court of Appeal ruling recognised that a child with Irish citizenship living in direct provision is entitled to child benefit payments in her own right, despite the fact that her mother does not have legal residency in the State.

Ó Tuathail said this case highlighted the discriminatory nature of direct provision.

“Not only is the State forcing people seeking safety and refuge into cramped and unsuitable accommodations which lack privacy or even the right to cook for yourself and your family through its direct provision, but as this court case shows direct provision is nothing but a form of institutional discrimination,” he said.

Direct provision was introduced as an emergency short term measure in 1999 but 18 years on, refugees and asylum seekers are still living in inhumane conditions.

“My party colleague Róisín Shortall TD is quite right to compare the institution of direct provision to the shameful institutions of the past like the Magdalene Laundries. The time is long since past that the Irish state should be able to force vulnerable people into dehumanising institutions,” added Ó Tuathail.

STORM HECTOR causes a Status Orange Warning to be put in place for Galway

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June 13, 2018

Galway Daily news Road closures and serious power outages are affecting the seafront area of Galway City this afternoon due to damage from Storm Fergus.

A Status Orange Warning has been put in place for Galway due to Storm Hector.

The summer along with sun has come and gone as Met Éireann have now put a status orange warning in place for Galway as Storm Hector is set to land this evening.

The Status Orange Wind warning is in place for Galway, Donegal, Mayo and Sligo.

Met Éireann has said that “On Wednesday evening and night and for a time on Thursday morning, south to southwest winds veering westerly, associated with Storm Hector, will reach mean speeds of 65 to 80 km/hr with gusts of 110 to 125 km/hr. Winds will be strongest in coastal areas.

The weather alert is in place from 8pm tonight until 10am tomorrow morning.

LISTEN: “We Were Delighted With Our Start” – NIAMH KILKENNY

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Galway’s senior camogie team got their 2018 All-Ireland championship up and running with a comfortable 1-16 to 0-9 victory over Clare in Pearse Stadium on Saturday, 9th June.

Niamh Hanniffy’s goal gave the Tribeswomen the perfect platform but after setting Rebecca Hennelly up for an early point, Niamh Kilkenny produced a Tour De Force performance finishing iwth five points from play.

The five-time All-Star was delighted with Galway’s start and she chatted to Galway Daily Afterwards.

Galway’s next outing in the 2018 Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship is against Waterford on Saturday, 16th June. Throw-in at Kenny Park, Athenry is 5pm and will be proceeded by the intermediate clash between Galway and Tipperary.

The @LibertyIRL Player of the Match Award from @GalwayCamogie96 v @ClareCamogie on Saturday went to Galway star Niamh Kilkenny and she was presented with her award by John Coffey of Liberty Insurance! pic.twitter.com/EJVRdsUVXW

— Camogie Association (@OfficialCamogie) June 11, 2018

LISTEN: “We’re Happy With The Win” – CATHAL MURRAY

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Galway’s senior camogie team began their 2018 All-Ireland championship campaign on Saturday, 9th June with a comfortable 1-16 to 0-9 victory over Clare in Pearse Stadium.

Niamh Hanniffy’s goal after just 40 seconds set the tone for the Tribeswomen and their victory was never in doubt with Rebecca Hennelly, Niamh McGrath, Niamh Kilkenny, Carrie Dolan and Ailish O’Reilly also prominent on the scoreboard.

New manager Cathal Murray was “happy with the win” and talked to Galway Daily afterwards.

Galway’s next outing in the 2018 Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship is against Waterford on Saturday, 16th June. Throw-in at Kenny Park is 5pm and will be proceeded by the intermediate clash between Galway and Tipperary.

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— Official Galway Camogie (@GalwayCamogie96) June 10, 2018

FEILE: SIX GALWAY WINNERS IN WEEKEND SPECTACLE

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Galway GAA: The 2018 Feile Hurling and Camogie Tournaments took place last weekend (June 8th – 10th) with 32 winners declared across the two codes.

The under 14s massive event witnessed over 600 games involving 250 teams and had matches played across Connacht, Westmeath and Longford including finals in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe, Athlone and Cusack Park, Mullingar.

Bekan was the central base for events with the majority of the finals taking place across its six fields on Sunday, 10th June while many other teams stopped off at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence on Saturday.

Galway had six winners but pride of place went to Turloughmore who added the National title to their two county victories. The north Galway parish beat Tipperary’s Durlas g 0-8 to 0-6 in the decider to become the county’s first Division 1 winners since their own success in 2010.

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Kilnadeema/Leitrim were winners in one of the four all-Galway finals as they defeated Tommy Larkins 3-6 to 0-3 in the Division 2 Hurling Shield. And Carnmore got the better of Kinvara by 1-10 to 0-7 in the Division 3 Hurling Shield.

Abbeyknockmoy were also celebrating when action came to a close as they achieved double championship glory. Their Division 6 hurling team ran out 6-5 to 1-0 victors over Ballygar in the Shield Final. And their Division 1 camogie side were also 1-3 to 1-2 winners against Shamrocks in their Shield.

Abbeyknockmoy captains Grace Murphy and Tara Maher lift the shield after the Division 1 Shield Camogie final beteen Abbeyknockmoy, Co Galway and Shamrocks, Co Galway, at the John West Féile na nGael national competition which took place this weekend.@galwayad pic.twitter.com/XnrE2oGM22

— Declan Varley (@declanvarley) June 10, 2018

And Skehana/Menlough also were crowned All-Ireland champions as they beat Eglish/St. Patrick’s 1-4 to 0-0 in the Division 6 Camogie Shield.

Cois Fharraige and Mullagh/Kiltormer (who’d to travel all the way to Mullingar) also participated in hurling finals but were unlucky to come up short. Cois Fharraige lost out 1-4 to 0-5 against CRC Gaels in the Division 4 Shield. And Mullagh fell 1-8 to 1-1 in the Division 5 Cup to Commercials.

And in camogie there was also disappointment for Eyrecourt in the Division 2 Shield as Raharney edged home 3-3 to 3-1. While St. Enda’s Omagh got the better of Sarsfields ‘B’ in the Division 7 Shield by 4-3 to 0-0.

WATCH: GALWAY’S DRAMATIC REPLAY WIN OVER ROSCOMMON IN 1998

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GALWAY GAA: It’s ’20 Years Since Sunday’ but before Ray Silke got to walk up the steps of the Hogan Stand and lift the Sam Maguire Cup after Galway’s 1-14 to 1-10 victory over Kildare in Croke Park, the Tribesmen had to overcome numerous obstacles to take their place in the decider.

They overturned defending Connacht champions Mayo in Castlebar and brushed aside Leitrim in Carrick-on-Shannon. While Derry’s challenge wilted in the All-Ireland semi-final. But to emerge from their province, they endured two tough clashes against Roscommon that could have derailed their campaign.

Indeed, Niall Finnegan needed an equalising kick in the drawn at Tuam Stadium to ensure John O’Mahony’s men got another crack. And the replay in Dr. Hyde Park on August 2nd needed extra-time to be decided.

Michael Donnellan capitalised on a defensive error to get the crucial goal as Galway emerged 1-17 to 0-17 winners and the rest is history. Donnellan finished with 1-3, Ja Fallon got five points, Derek Savage scored three, while Sean Og De Paor and Niall Finnegan also kicked a brace each.

Galway: Martin McNamara; Tomas Meehan, Gary Fahey, Tomas Mannion; Ray Silke, John Divilly, Sean Óg de Paor; Kevin Walsh, Sean Ó Domhnaill; Ja Fallon, Michael Donnellan, Tommy Joyce; Derek Savage, Padraic Joyce, Niall Finnegan.

Relive a stunning Bank Holiday win that kickstarted an emotional summer Galway football fans will never forget!

UPDATE: Missing Tuam Man has been Found Safe and Well

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Missing Tuam Man has been found safe and well.

Thomas Kelly, a 61 year old man had been seen last at his home in Tuam, Co. Galway at around 9.30 am yesterday.

Gardaí had issued an appeal to the public seeking help in relation to helping find the missing man.

Gardaí have since confirmed that Thomas Kelly, 61 has been located safe and well, and have thanked the public and media for their assistance.

COMMUNITY GAMES: GAA COMPETITIONS KICK OFF THIS WEEKEND

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The 2018 County Championships in Hurling, Football, Camogie and Girls Football kick off this weekend (16th – 17th June) with the finals taking place in Ballinderreen on Saturday, 23rd June.

Mountbellew will play host to the Gaelic Football Blitzes on Saturday, 16th June with 14 teams competing across three age groups. The under 10 Gaelic Football begins at 11am, the under 12 Girls Gaelic Football at 12pm and the under 14 Girls Gaelic Football at 1pm.

Moylough/Mountbellew, Claregalway/Lackagh, Cortoon/Lavally, Oranmore/Maree and Clarinbridge will do battle for the under 10 title. Barna/Furbo, Dunmore/Garrafrauns/Kiltevna, Caherlistrane/Kilcoona and Oughterard collide for under 12 glory.

And Barna/Furbo, Caherlistrane/Kilcoona and Claregalway/Lackagh hope to go home with double gold medals as they challenge for the under 14 crown along with Corofin/Belclare/Sylane. The finalists in the three categories will qualify for their respective finals on Saturday, 23rd June.

The camogie takes centre stage on Sunday morning (17th June) with action kicking off in Kinvara at 10.30am. Eight areas are looking for the two final places in Ballinderreen the following Saturday with four quarter-finals proceeding two semi-finals.

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Hosts Kinvara begin the under 14 competition when they entertain Galway City East; Ardrahan meet reigning All-Ireland champions Athenry; Kilbeacanty and Beagh will clash; followed by Bullaun/New Inn verses Gort.

After lunch, the hurling tournament begins, also in Kinvara, with another eight teams dreaming of county glory and a place in the Connacht championships.

Gort face Moycullen in the under 11 competition’s opening game at 1pm; Claregalway/Lackagh and Bullaun/New Inn are next on stage; Athenry and Ardrahan meet again; and Clarinbridge take on Kinvara.

The five county champions will represent Galway in the Connaught Finals in July. And any provincial winners will advance to the National Finals in University of Limerick on the weekend of August 17th – 19th.

COMMUNITY GAMES: 1,000 CHILDREN CONVERGE ON COUNTY FINALS

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And over 230 photos from the event can be found on the Galway Community Games Facebook Page.

The Galway County Community Games Athletic and Cycling Finals took place in Ballinderreen on Sunday (3rd June) as hundreds of young children participated in all events, representing all areas in Galway.

The weather was great and the officials were extraordinary and a wonderful fun filled day was had by all who attended.

Cllr Eileen Mannion (Cathaoirleach na Gaillimhe) and John Byrne (CEO Aldi Community Games) attended the Opening Cermony and the first winners of the day were for the parade – 1. Ballinderreen, 2. Moylough/Mountbellew, 3. Dunmore/Garrafrauns/Kiltevna.

But all areas looked well with particular mention to Claregalway/Lackagh, Salthill/Claddagh and Annaghdown who read the pledges and lit the Bowl of Light. It was a great start to a day that went from strength to strength.

All the winners qualified to represent Galway at the Aldi Community Games National Finals in University of Limerick on the weekend of August 17th – 19th.

Winners in all events will now represent Galway at the Aldi Community Games National Finals in University of Limerick on the weekend 17th to 19th August 2018.

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U/12 Girls Cycling

1st, Naoise Flatley, Kinvara

2nd, Emma Considine Ballinderreen

3rd, Niamh Ruane, Oughterard

U/14 Girls Cycling

1st, Nina Bodamer, Athenry

U/8 Girls 80m

1st, Ella Brennan, Caherlistrane/Kilcoona

2nd, Shayna Greally, Craughwell

3rd, Kayleigh Mcnamara, Annaghdown

U/8 Girls 80m

1st, Elizabeth Healy, Annaghdown

2nd, Josie Bishop, Dunmore/Garrafrauns/Kiltevna

3rd, Eadaoin Cleary, Moycullen

3rd, Rachel O’Shaughnessy, Kinvara

U/10 Girls 100m

1st, Holly Mulvey, Athenry

2nd, Lauren Morgan, Craughwell

3rd, Michelle Niwadi, Galway City East

U/10 Girls 200m

1st, Saoirse Mullin, Ardrahan

2nd, Hannah McGrath, Bullaun/New Inn

3rd, Siobhan Burke, Gort

U/10 Girls 60m Hurdles

1st, Hazel, Bullaun/New Inn

2nd, Kate Lavelle, Athenry

3rd, Aoife Murray, Moylough/Mountbellew

U/12 Girls 100m

1st, Orlaith Mannion, Ballinderreen

2nd, Aisling Dolphin, Ardrahan

3rd, Grace Lynch, Craughwell

U/12 Girls 600m

1st, Aoibhinn Fitzpatrick, Ballinasloe

2nd, Siobhan Geaney, Kinvara

3rd, Clodagh McDonagh, Caherlistrane/Kilcoona

U/14 Girls 100m

1st, Eghosa Ekoma, DRA/Doushiska

2nd, Aisling Finn, Ballinderreen

3rd, Sophie Farrell, Ballinderreen

U/14 Girls 800m

1st, Leana NicDhonnacha. Galway City East

2nd, Aoibhe Joyce, Salthill/Claddagh

3rd, Fauve Aylmer, Craughwell

U/14 Girls 80m Hurdles

1st, Ava McKeon, Ballinasloe

2nd, Caoimhe Farrell, Woodford

3rd, Siofra Davis, Craughwell

U/16 Girls 100m

1st, Ailsha Larkin, Woodford

2nd, Aisosa Ekoma, DRA/Doushiska

3rd, Blaithnid Kelly, Annaghdown

U/16 Girls 200m

1st, Aoibhe Deely, Bullaun/New Inn

2nd, Ava Finn, Craughwell

3rd, Roisin Dalton, Ballinderreen

U/16 Girls 1,500m

1st, Maedbh Walsh, Oughterard

2nd, Aoibhinn, Moylough/Mountbellew

3rd, Emma Ryan, Moylough/Mountbellew

U/12 Boys Cycling

1st, Darragh Kavanagh, Kinvara

2nd, John Durkin, Kinvara

3rd, Dean Tierney, Oughterard

U/14 Boys Cycling

1st, Dara Higgins, Moylough/Mountbellew

2nd Oisin Colleran Moylough/Mountbellew

3rd, Shay McGovern, Salthill/Claddagh

U/8 Boys 60m

1st, Ben Naughton, Beagh

2nd, Cathal Desbonnet, Craughwell

3rd, Jack O’Brien, Ballinderreen

U/8 Boys 80m

1st, Lucas Slattery, Dunmore/Garrafrauns/Kiltevna

2nd, Kalum Manning, Ballinasloe

3rd, Aaron McHugh, Caherlistrane/Kilcoona

U/10 Boys 100m

1st, Caleb Ike, DRA/Doughiska

2nd, Tom Heaney, Tuam

3rd, Cian Hannon, Claregalway/Lackagh

U/10 Boys 200m

1st, Dylan Rabbitte, Claregalway/Lackagh

2nd, Jack Stanford, Gort,

3rd, Odhran O’Hare, Caherlistrane/Kilcoona

U/10 Boys 60m Hurdles

1st, Orrin Gilmore. Ardrahan

2nd, Jamie Cooke, Ballinderreen

3rd, Sean Lyons, Beagh

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U/12 Boys 100m

1st, Darragh Fahy, Bullaun/New Inn

2nd, Wisdom Ike, DRA/Doughiska

3rd, Ronan Duggan, Claregalway/Lackagh

U/12 Boys 600m

1st, Kyle Fitzgerald, Claregalway/Lackagh

2nd, Sean Doggett, Athenry

3rd, Sean Rattigan, Tuam

U/14 Boys 100m

1st, Luke O’Flynn, Inis Mor

2nd, Clinton Ike, DRA/Doughiska

3rd, Adan Lavelle, Athenruy

U/14 Boys 800m

1st, Cian McNeilus, Athenry

2nd, Michael Leahy, Ballinderreen

3rd, Shane Fitzpatrick Ballinderreen

U/14 Boys 80m Hurdles

1st, Calum Healy, Athenry

2nd, Davd Mannion, Ballinderreen

U/16 Boys 100m

1st, Eli Sheedy, Ballinderreen

2nd, Shane Connaughton, Moylough/Mountbellew

3rd, Conor Munnelly, Tuam

U/16 Boys 200m

1st, Donnagh Keane, Beagh

2nd, Oisin Davis, Craughwell

U/16 Boys 1,500m

1st, Kyle Moorehead, Craughwell

2nd, Dean Casey, Beagh

3rd, Dylan Casey, Beagh

U/10 Mixed Relay

1st, Ardrahan

2nd, Craughwell

3rd, Moylough/Mountbellew

U/13 Mixed Relay

1st, Athenry

2nd, Oughterard

3rd, Woodford

U/15 Mixed Relay

1st, Craughwell

U/12 Girls Relay

1st, Craughwell

2nd, Ballinasloe

3rd, Bullaun/New Inn

U/12 Boys Relay

1st, Claregalway /Lackagh

2nd, Bullaun/New Inn

3rd, Dunmore/Garrafrauns/Kiltevna

U/14 Girls Relay

1st, Craughwell

2nd, Claregalway/Lackagh

3rd, Kinvara

U/14 Boys Relay

1st, Ballinderreen

2nd, Moylough/Mountbellew

3rd, Kilnadeema/Leitrim

U/16 Boys Relay

1st, Beagh

U/16 Girls Relay

1st, Moylough/Mountbellew

U/16 Boys High Jump

1st James Furey (Craughwell)

2nd Rúaidhrí Madden (Athenry)

U/12 Boys Long Puck

1st, Sean Walsh, Moycullen, 73.46

2nd, Dara Walsh, Moycullen, 68.70

3rd, Liam Linnane, Gort, 67.80

U/14 Boys Shot Putt

1st, Liam Shaw, Athenry, 13.72

2nd, Jack Connolly, Newbridge/Ballygar/Tohergar, 9.83

3rd, Olan Kelly, Annaghdown, 9.20

U/14 Boys Long Jump

1st, Stephen Mannion, Ballinderreen, 4.93

2nd, Lucas Schukat, Craughwell, 4.71

3rd, Evan Deely, Bullaun/New Inn, 4.10

U/12 Boys Ball Throw

1st, Michael Cunningham Smyth, Salthill/Claddagh, 48.43

2nd, Matthew Collins, Claregalway /Lackagh, 44.00

3rd, David Kilbane, Athenry, 43 09

U14 Girls Javelin

1st Tara Morgan (Craughwell)

U14 Boys Javelin

1st Kenneth O’Connor (Craughwell)

2nd Padraig Pearl (Kinvara)

3rd Sean Larkin (Newbridge/Ballygar/Toghergar)

U16 Girls High Jump

1st Saoirse Healey (Athenry)

U/14 Girls Shot Putt

1st, Ella Rafftery, Corofin/Belclare/Sylane, 8.67

2nd, Grace Berningham, Kinvara, 8.55

3rd, Luisne Keane, Moylough/Mountbellew, 6.11

U/14 Girls Long Jump

1st, Ella Lyons, Oranmore/Maree, 4.31

2nd, Erin Kelly, Craughwell, 4.30

3rd, Aoife Waldron, Salthill/Claddagh, 4.22

Girls U/14 Long Puck

1st, Aoibhinn Barry, Kinvara, 61.76

2nd, Emer Gantley, Beagh, 60.76

3rd, Lara Kilkelly, Kinvara, 60.10

Girls U/12 Ball Throw

1st, Cora Sweeney, Athenry, 31.90

2nd, Aoife Caine, Oughterard, 29.64

3rd, Siofra Lenihan, Claregalway/Lackagh, 29.42

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Fuaireadh an Fear ón nGaillimh a raibh ar iarraidh agus é slán sábháilte

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June 12, 2018

Missing man — Picture Garda Press Office

Nuashonraí: Fuaireadh an fear ón nGaillimh a raibh ar iarraidh agus é slán sábháilte.

Tá Gardaí sa Ghaillimh ag lorg cúnamh ón phobal maidir le fear atá in easnamh.

Is ag a mbaile i Tuam, Co na Gaillimhe, thart ar a 9 a chlog ar maidin an uair dheireach a raibh Thomas Kelly feicthe.

Deirtear go bhfuil sé thart ar 6’o” in airde, tógtha go trom le gruaig donn/liath agus súile glas/gorm.

Níl fios faoi na héadaí a bhí a bhí á caitheamh ag Thomas an uair dheireanach a bhí sé feicthe.

Creidtear go m’bhféidir go bhfuil sé ag tiomáint a ghluaisteáin – 98 G 1137.

Tá na Gardaí agus a chlann ana buartha faoi sábháilteacht Thomas Kelly.

Táid ag lorg cúnamh ón pobal nó duine ar bith le eolas, chun dul i dteagmháil leo in Tuam ar (093)-70-840, An Líne Rúnda ar 1800-666-111 nó Stáisiún ar bith.

Missing Man from Tuam Galway found safe and well

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Update: Thomas Kelly 61 years, who was missing from his home in Tuam Galway, has been located safe and well.

Gardaí are seeking help from the public in locating the whereabouts of a 61-year-old man missing from Galway.

Thomas Kelly, was last seen at his home in Tuam, Galway at around 9am this morning.

He is described as 6’0″ in height, of heavy build with brown/grey hair and green/blue eyes.

It is unknown what Thomas was wearing when last seen.

It is believed the he may be driving his car, a black Toyota Landcruiser, registration number 98 G 1137.

Gardaí and his family are very concerned for his safety.

They are appealing for anyone who may have seen Thomas, or have any information, to contact them in Tuam on (093)-70-840, The Garda Confidential Line at 1800-666-111 or any garda station.

TUAM and DISTRICT SPORTS NOTES (Tuesday, 12th June)

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Girls under 9 winners - Connaught Track & Field

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.

GLEN CELTIC AFC

Hard luck to our under 14 Boys who lost out in the Shield semi-final to a very fast and strong CP Ajax team on a score of 4-1. Eugenio Netto scored our goal from the penalty spot.

Our under 7 boys played their first League match on Sunday against Dunmore. There were some great skills shown against strong Dunmore teams.

Champions League Team: Conaire Brennan, Noah Martin, Cillian Long, Dylan McDonagh, Eli Kilmartin, Europa League Team: Tiernan Joyce, Kyle Fahy, Sean Joineau, Conor Mitchell, Daniel O’Toole, Eamon O’Toole, Nathan Crehan, Conor Neary, Cian Dowd.

Registration is now open for U18s, any lad wishing to play MUST be registered before 13th June. Contact Kay or glencelticsecretary@gmail.com for more info.

Congratulations to our under 12 girls who had a super win against Ballaghadereen on a goal feast scoreline of 4-6. All six Glen Celtic goals were scored by Courtney Parsons. Well done to our U10 girls who played Roscommon. The girls had a superb team performance from start to finish.

Don’t forget 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

Good luck to all Glen Celtic players and supporters as you head into your second week of exams.

CLAREMORRIS GOLF CLUB

Weekend results sponsored by The Foodstore

Men’s
1st Eamon Doherty 41pts count back
Cat 1 Sean McGuinness 41pts
Cat 2 Philip White 38pts
Cat 3 Tom Gallagher 40pts
Cat 4 Bert Sexton 39pts

Ladies
1st Louise Grant 68 nett
2nd Marie Healy 69 nett
9 hole
1st Mary Campbell 19 pts

Birdie comp winners – Kevin McCarty, Enda Gurren, James Prendergast, Sean McGuinness, Pat McGuinness

Congrats to Pat McGuinness getting a hole in one on the 7th

TUAM AC JUVENILES

Day one of the Connaught outdoor track and field finals took place on Sunday (10th June) in Claremorris for the under 13 athletes from the club. Congratulations to everyone who competed and to their coaches for all their hard work over the past few weeks.

The National finals take place in Tullamore commencing on Sunday 1st July. The first three teams (paired events) for each event for the U9/10/11 including the U9/10/11 relays and the first four individuals in all events (except the 600m where the first three will progress) will go forward to the National finals in Tullamore.

There was huge success for the club in the relay competitions which kick-started the Connaught Finals on Saturday.

The following teams qualified:

U9 Girls 4x100m relay (1st): Chloe Mannion, Emer Fallon, Rachel Treacy and Holly Hughes (see cover photo)

U9 boys 4x100m relay (1st): Odhran Kelly, Cian McGinn, Eanna McGrath, Thomas Haughey and Evan Haughey

U10 girls 4x100m relay (1st): Siofra Phelan, Grace McGrath, Kate Halligan, Clodagh Gannon and Jessica Moynihan

U11 girls 4x100m relay (3rd): Gemma Casserly, Clodagh Fallon, Lauren Morrow, Grace Riordan, Stephanie McShane and Sarah Hartnett

U11 boys 4x100m relay (1st): Ciaran O’ Donnell, Matthew Mannion, Conor Mongey, Cian Melette and Jeremiah Oifoh

U12 girls 4x100m relay (2nd) Danielle Moynihan, Myah Gallagher, Abbi McGrath, Aine Maguire and Eva Burke

U13 boys 4x100m relay (2nd): Oisin Phelan, Daragh Mannion, Roan Heslin and Ultan Tighe.

Tuam AC under 13 relay — Pictured are the boys 4 x 100m relay U13 silver medallists along with their coach Olivia Fitzpatrick (l-r: Ultan Tighe, Roan Heslin, Daragh Mannion and Oisin Phelan)

The following athletes qualified in the paired events:

U9 girls 300m (1st) Eimear Fallon and Rachel Treacy

U9 boys 300m (2nd) Cian McGinn and Eanna McGrath

U10 girls 500m (1st) Grace McGrath and Kate Halligan

U9 girls 60m (1st) Eimear Fallon and Rachel Treacy

U9 boys 60m (2nd) Odhran Kelly and Cian McGinn

U10 girls 60m (3rd) Clodagh Gannon and Grace McGrath

U11 boys 60m (1st) Jeremiah Oifoh and Ciarán O’ Donnell

U9 boys long jump (1st) Thomas Riordan and Oisin Munnelly

U10 girls long jump (4th) Clodagh Gannon and Jessica Moynihan

U11 girls long jump (3rd) Gemma Casserly and Clodagh Fallon

U9 girls turbo javelin (3rd) Saoirse Maguire and Holly Hughes

U9 boys turbo javelin (4th) Odhran Kelly and Darragh Brady.

Tuam AC u9 Turbo Javelin — U9 boys turbo javelin: Darragh Brady and Odhran Kelly

Roan Heslin finished 4th in the U13 boys 80m securing him a place at the national finals while Cian Rafferty finished in 3rd position in the boys 60m hurdles. Aine Maguire and Myah Gallagher qualified in the girls U12 600m finishing in first and third place respectively.

Aine also won the bronze medal in the girls U12 high jump. Oisin Phelan also qualified in the boys U13 600m finishing in 3rd position in his race. Danielle Moynihan took the gold medal in the girls U12 high jump and in the girls 60m event.

Danielle Moynihan who won gold in the U12 girls high jump and 60m sprint along with a silver medal in the girls 4x100m relay event.

Odhran Kelly added to his medal collection by finishing in 2nd position in the boys U9 60m sprint and turbo javelin events.

Day two of the Connaught finals will take place next Saturday for U14’s and above. We wish all those taking part an enjoyable and successful day.

Daragh Kenny, Ben Horsnell and Cian Halligan

Group of some of the medallists from the club

The Athletics Ireland Summer camp is returning to Tuam for a third year in a row. The camp is on in Tuam from 30th July to the 3rd August. Details of registration may be found on the Tuam AC Juveniles Facebook page. Places are filling up quickly so members are advised to book early.

KILKERRIN UNITED

U11 boys put in an excellent performance on Friday evening against Skyvalley Rovers in Kilkerrin.

All players acquitted themselves well from the rock solid Eoin Morrissey in goal, the dependable Daithi Naughton & Diarmuid Cummins in defence, the hardworking midfielders Niall Fahey, Rian Hargadon, Shay Collins & Kevin Freeman and goalscorers on the evening Eoin Thornton, Sam Nolan & Tiernan Kilmartin. Well done all.

U12 boys had a good 6-4 win over Ballaghaderreen FC on Tuesday thanks to goals from Conal Divilly (2), Cillian Brennan, Joe Mullin, Dara Fahy & Daniel Stephens.

Last week’s RDFL lotto numbers were 5, 18, 21 & 26.

There was no jackpot winner. 6 match three winners: Cam Celtic; Ballaghaderreen FC; Rory Gallagher, c/o Cloonfad United; John Heneghan, c/o Cloonfad United; Paraic Gilligan, c/o Kilkerrin United; Pete Murray, c/o Kilkerrin United. Next week’s draw is for a jackpot of €13,650.

Details of upcoming and recent events will be online at 6pm 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.

Garda checkpoint catches man ferrying MDMA in city centre

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June 12, 2018

Galway daily news Galway had Ireland's third highest number of road deaths in 2021

A man who was caught with MDMA at a Garda checkpoint last year said that he was ferrying it to a buyer out on the town.

Yuri Petrechen (21), of Ballybane was charged with possession with intent to sell, and two counts of possession, for being found with seven packets of foil-wrapped packets of MDMA at garda checkpoint on February 2 last year.

Sgt. Brendan O’Grady told the District Court that on the night in question he was manning a road checkpoint at the Wolfe Tone Bridge, when a silver car approached from the direction of Jury’s Inn at 11:35pm.

Sgt. O’Grady said that he recognised the front seat passenger, who was not named in court, from previous drug-related incidents and saw Petrechen in the back seat trying to hide foil-wrapped packets.

When Sgt. O’Grady approached the car and asked Petrechen what he was trying to hide the young man produced two foil wraps, and a search of the car turned up another four, all of which were found to contain drugs.

At Mill St. Station a search of Petrechen turned up a seventh foil wrap. According to Gardaí the total value of the packets was €240. Mixed in with the MDMA was a large amount of xanax, with 57 tablets found.

Petrechen admitted that the packets were MDMA, but said they weren’t his. According to Petrechen he was delivering them to the Roisín Dubh bar in the city where he would collect €200 off someone for the drugs. He’d get €50 himself for doing this, Petrechen said.

However, Judge Mary Fahy pointed out that there was no evidence other than his own word as to what Petrechen was going to do with the drugs.

Solicitor for the defence Brian Gilmartin argued that his client has no prior convictions and was only transporting the drugs for someone rather than dealing himself, for which he would only have gotten a small amount of money.

In court Judge Fahy said that Petrechen was very young to be involved in drug dealing and criticised the casual manner in which he seemed to be treating his charges, “Your demeanor is one of total lack of insight into this matter.”

Yuri Petrechen received 200 hours of community service for the charge of possession with intent to sell, with an eight month prison sentence if he should fail to complete it.

For the two possession charges the court gave concurrent sentences of 200 hours of community service, with a one month sentence in lieu of completion.

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Galway is eating up all the Tiny Traders have to offer!

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June 12, 2018

tiny traders food stall galway — Carlos Garcia Pando serves up Spanish Omelets made-to-order at the Tiny Traders Village.

Every Saturday they come together on Dominick Street. More than 50 different artisans sharing one goal; to get their products out to the masses.

And the diversity is staggering.

It is the brainchild of Paul David Murphy who felt it was time for a new platform for Galway’s artisans.

“Galway is a growing city and we do have one farmer’s market but we needed a new venue to give more people access and this is just the right platform. It’s centrally located, friendly, full of food and music, a great place to meet up with friends and it offers so many crafters what they need here in Galway.”

There’s fresh produce, freshly baked goods hand made jewelry and soaps and made-to-order meals ranging from Spanish omelets to one stall that sells avocado based offerings. (It’s called Avo Good Day, you gotta love that!)

There’s freshly brewed coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice and fresh oysters opened while you wait.

Gosia Letowska with Galway Food Tours enjoys the fresh oysters.

It’s a different mix than the Farmer’s Market on Shop Street, which has a bigger focus on produce.

This has more of a stroll-through-and-stop-and-have-a-drink-and-listen-to-live-music kind of focus. And founder Paul David Murphy says that was always the plan.

“We see this as a village of traders within the village of Galway. It’s just another platform for the artisans in the area. It’s Galway artisans at their best.”

It originally opened in September, then weather forced a three month break for another opening in the spring. But it has really caught on with both the vendors but the public who comes to see, eat, meet up and take part.

For Carlos Garcia Pando, who was manning a stall serving up fresh Spanish omelets and baked goods his wife makes weekly for the market, this is a lucrative hobby. There are empanadas and gazpacho and bollos preñaos (kind of a Spanish version of chocolate chip cookies rolled into bite-size balls.)

“My wife is a good cook and this is an experiment for her,” Pando says. “We want to share the food and the culture but we don’t want to run a restaurant. That would be work, this is fun. We can meet lots of people and it’s a fun escape from work. By Monday, it feels like I’ve been far away from the regular week’s work. It’s all good.”

During the week Pando is a medical device developer.

Carlos Garcia Pando serves up Spanish Omelets made-to-order at the Tiny Traders Village.

More than 50 vendors take part in the Tiny Traders Village on Dominick Street in Galway

Every one of the crafters here has a story to tell, and you can find them all at the Tiny Trader’s Village at 45 Dominick Street in Galway, Saturdays 10-6.

Fresh produce at the Tiny Traders Village.

Picture special: 290 students receive degrees at NUI Galway

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Michael Malone

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June 12, 2018