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Fifty years of soccer in Mervue
In the mid fifties, the corporation began to build the houses that make up what we now know as Old Mervue. Many young families moved to the area, and for the children, the open green areas in from Plunkett Avenue, and between Clarke and McDonagh avenues, became their playgrounds. They played all kinds of games here… Gaelic football, athletics, and especially soccer. It was on these green spaces that many well-known footballers first developed and honed their skills.
No slow boat from China for our Mayor and civic leaders
The Icelandic volcano which has caused massive disruption to airflights and left passengers stranded has also left Galway city bereft of its civic an political leaders who are stuck in China.
Mervue Utd to mark half century with new stand
Mervue United FC will celebrate its 50th anniversary in September but it received an early birthday present when the Galway City Council granted permission for it to build a new seated stand.
Mervue hero Billy is named top volunteer in annual Mayor’s Awards
VETERAN footballer and coach and fundraiser extraordinaire Billy Carr of Mervue was named as the Galway city Volunteer of the Year at the annual Mayor’s Awards which were presented on Tuesday night.
State of the art Mervue childcare facility to open in September
A state of the art childcare facility will open in Mervue in September which will cater for a mix of 70 infants, toddlers, and children and will offer day care, pre-school and afterschool services.
Association of Nigerians in Galway event
The Association of Nigerians in Galway will hold an intercultural event to celebrate the Nigerian Independence Day.
Who is responsible for Old Mervue’s drinking water asks McDonnell
The Galway City Council must clarify if it is responsible for providing quality drinking water to Old Mervue and update residents on progress in obtaining grants for the connection of new pipes to individual houses.
Mayor’s Awards to be announced on Tuesday
The seventh annual Mayor’s Awards for Galway city will be presented at a ceremony in the Black Box Theatre on Tuesday night.
McDonnell calls on council to maintain Mervue playground
The playground in Mervue is suffering from vandalism and a lack of maintenance and is becoming a magnet for anti-social behaviour. It’s time the Galway City Council stepped in and sorted it out.
McDonnell ‘appalled’ by illegal dumping in Mervue
Independent councillor Declan McDonnell has condemned those who are involved in the illegal dumping which has become a threat to health, safety, the enjoyment, and sport in the Mervue area.
