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The Galway City Council is calling on sports clubs in the city to submit applications for the 2012 Sports Club Grant.

Much has been written and broadcast over the past week on the impasse between the City Council and the organisers of the now-cancelled Galway City Marathon, which was due to take place at the end of this month and draw a vast number of runners to the the city. However, among the most hurtful barbs thrown was the allegation by former mayor Michael Crowe that the organisers did not honour a commitment to donate marathon funds to sporting clubs and athletes in the city which has been angrily rejected by the organisers and proven to be untrue.

Galwegians are being encouraged to join Ronan Scully, Galway's representative in this year’s Operation Transformation programme for a ‘Walk on the Prom’ this weekend.

Sports clubs in the city promoting physical activity can avail of a special grant from the Galway City Sports Partnership.

Africa Day falls Tuesday May 25 and to celebrate African people and culture, there will be an exciting programme of sports, music, film, and educational events taking place in Galway city.

A healthy lifestyle directory produced by the local heart charity Croí and supported by the Galway City Sports Partnership was launched in the city yesterday (Wednesday).

The Spirit of Africa Day Schools Soccer Cup will take place at Mervue United AFC pitch on Friday May 21 from 10am until 2pm.

Health Promotion Services, HSE West, and the Galway City Sports Partnership have teamed up with ‘Ace High Cheerleaders’ to provide 20 teenage boys and girls with the opportunity to get involved in a unique and rewarding discipline free of charge.

On Saturday October 3, Coounty Galway Local Sports Partnership in conjunction with Galway City Sports Partnership will host a sports conference entitled Sports Performance – A Practical Guide. The conference will be held in the Radisson Blu Hotel from 10am to 5pm. Speakers include Giles Warrington, sport and exercise physiologist; Frank O’Mara, athlete; Jim Kilty, speed, agility and quickness coach; Richard Donovan, marathon runner; Ger Hartmann, physical therapist; and John O’Mahony, football coach/manager.

A special information meeting for stay-at-home fathers who find themselves more involved with raising their families will be held in Galway on November 17.