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Galway Bohemians, the early days
John O’Dowd got the inaugural juvenile soccer league (for boys under-16) underway in Galway in 1931-2. The clubs competing included; Crusaders, Hotspurs, Reds United, Emmetts, Unknowns, Bective Rangers and Hibernians. The swamp was the only soccer pitch available in Galway at the time. The league was a big success and this prompted the organisers to run a minor league in the 1932-33 season.
New technique for Parkinson’s stem cell brain repair brings promise for patients
Neuroscientists at the University of Galway have made an exciting discovery that could revolutionise stem cell-based brain repair therapy for Parkinson’s disease.
Minister in city as harbour site for 250 homes handed over to LDA
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD visited Galway Harbour on Monday to formally announce the transfer of a three-acre site, with the potential for over 250 homes, to the Land Development Agency (LDA).
Turn on the Telebox at Róisín’s
Following release of their debut EP What is the Point, indie stars Telebox play Róisín Dubh on Monday, November 27.
Children and teens more physically active but inequalities remain, national report finds
Physical activity levels in children and teenagers across Ireland and Northern Ireland have improved slightly over the past eight years but not all children and teens have an equal chance to be active, a new Active Healthy Kids Report Card, involving the Technological University of the Shannon, has found.
Port’s role in wind energy servicing set to grow
A consignment of massive wind turbine blades which arrived in the city’s port will this week be transported in the dark of night across Quincentenary Bridge and onwards to their eventual site in Connemara.
Massive wind turbine blades to wind their way from port to Connemara
A consignment of massive wind turbine blades arrived in the city’s port this week and will be transported in the dark of night across Quincentenary Bridge and onwards to their eventual site in Connerama.
League final appearance awaits for cohesive and skilful Southern Gaels Under 13 playing squad
In a high scoring contest, Southern Gaels defeated Delvin in Páirc Chiaráin to qualify for the Division 2 league final with one round to spare.
Ambitious plans to transform harbour revealed
An ambitious and wide-ranging vision for a major regional development of Galway Harbour, which aims to transform the economic, social and cultural fabric of Galway City and the West of Ireland was launched yesterday (Wednesday), kick starting an intensive six-week period of consultation with stakeholders and citizens.
Port welcomes progress on proposed extension application
The Port of Galway tonight (Wednesday) welcomed the completion of a Statement of Case by An Bord Pleanála for consideration by the Minister in respect of the Port’s strategic infrastructure application in relation to the proposed Galway Harbour Extension project.
