Galway Advertiser 1975/1975_06_12/GA_12061975_E1_004.pdf 

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Galway Gleanings

COMMENT
BRITAIN SAYS "YES" So the British people--or the people of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland if you want to be accurate about it--have said "yes" to the E.E.C. The majority of about 2 to 1 was impressive, even if not as big as the 82% "Yes" vote we had in the Republic in 1972. It is, in fact, the end of an era, "the end of 14 years on national debate" as Mr. Harold Wilson put it. The Irish Government, no doubt, is pleased. If the U.K. had decided to withdraw, there would have been very grave difficulties for us, despite the brave talk about staying, come what may. If the vote had been small, a doubt would have remained and the continuing uncertainty would have hindered Community progress. The E.E.C., Ireland and the Western world have enough problems right now without having our powerful neighbour sulking at the table in Brussells and Strasbourg and Luxembourg. There may still be some opposition left in Britain--Mr. Powell the Right Honourable member for South Down, is unlikely to change his mind!--but all in all it seems likely that the British Labour Party will adopt the peoples' verdict in much the same way as the Irish Labour Party did. Indeed the fact that people like Justin Keating, Michael D . Higgins and others opposed the E.E.C. right up to the day the decision was taken, strengthens their hand when they now try to ensure that Ireland gets the best deal from the Market. Overall, the rosy promises placed before us 3 years ago have not materialised. And there are several aspects of E.E.C. policy which can still do a great deal of damage to our economy. But for us, as for Britain, it now appears that the only realistic way to fight our corner is within. We are one of the main nine voices in the Community. Unlike Northern Ireland, or Scotland or Wales for that matter, we have a direct voice and a vote at the conferences tables--in the Council of Ministers in particular. Two issues now face all of us immediately. One is the democratisation of the European Parliament and the granting of real powers to a directly elected assembly, over the work of the E.E.C. True, we will have only 13 members in this Parliament, and the entire area West of the Shannon will qualify, at most, for only two members. The reason for this is simple. We lack population--heads, votes. The degree of imbalance, within the country, not to mention the Com munity itself is frightening. But there is no use in burying our heads in the sand. Indeed, the stark realities of depopulation, which arrangements for direct elections would highlight, might force everybody, in Brussells, Dublin and Galway to do something about regional development. The other issue is the question of further enlargement of the E.E.C. itself. The E.E.C. Nine, are not, "Europe." Even the Council of Europe, which insists of members being democratic states, consists of at least 17 states. And while there are good reasons why some of the smaller fry will not join, there can be no doubt that Ireland, in general, would welcome some of the smaller, and poorer countries in beside them, to help balance the giants. This in turn raises the question of the role Ireland should play is speaking up for smaller nations like the Welsh and the Bretons who do not have a direct voice in E.E.C. affairs at present. The Celtic peoples in particular will look to Ireland to bear their interests in mind. We sincerely hope she will do so.

O'Connor Television Weekly IV. Guide

The weather turned for the better again at the weekend, just in time for the first outing by the strong men of the Currach-racing tradition who assembled at An Spideal on Sunday. It was a marvellous evening's racing. T h e other events were equally well organised. Top marks to the local committee. T h e performance of our footballers in Sligo was not as impressive. There is some thing stunning about being out of the championship after the first round. It rarely happens to Galway and there fore, when it does, the dis appointment is all the greater. In particular when our hurlers are just starting to look so promising. Was it the hat? Or is it just that we cannot keep at the top of the two codes ? Or that we took Sligo for granted ? Of course we should also realise that defeat in the first round is the rule rather than the exception as far as most counties are con cerned. Which may be some consolation. Anyway, here's to the next time out. QUESTION OF IRISH With reference to the am azement expressed here about the lack of interest in hurling last week, we have come on another interesting situation since then. Some G.A.A. people have been annoyed in recent years by what they regard as the "phasing out of the G.A.A." in overall RTE sports coverage. Part of the problem, in television, in any case, is due to the rather stubborn attitude of Croke Park which seems to favour a special programme for G.A.A. activities over which they can have some say. But for all that the fact remains that relatively minor sports in this country receive coverage on RTE which, if applied to hurling, football and handball in proportion to the popularity of these sports throughout the land, would require many extra hours of broadcasting. An other case of competing with the B.B.C. for an East Coast audience, with little regard for the West ? In any case, Jimmy Magee has a Sports Quiz going on RTE Radio at the moment, on Friday evenings. It is of considerable local interest because the Galway rounds are going out at the moment. Last Friday for example we had an ex cellent contest between the Co. Galway Cricket Club and G alwegians. Nothing funny about that either--until one studies the questions asked. We had a very wide and gen eral selection of sports, Rugby Soccer, golf, even minute details about Spanish and American golf contests, and British Field and Track re cords. T h e G.A.A. ? Just one hurling question to each side. Not only did the range of questions appear imbalanced in proportion to the interests of general Irish listeners, but it would seem that R T E , for whatever reason, seems to expect Galway players of Rugby and Cricket to know more about international golf and British field and track than they might about the Connacht Football and Hurl ing Championships. Maybe they are right ? Or does R T E have some other explanation ? T.U. D E B A T E The multi-channel debate goes on too. Senator Augus tine Martin, that able U.C.D. English lecturer proved quite a handful for Dr. O'Brien on 'This Week" on Sunday, especially when it came down to the nitty gritty of censor ship. Nor do many believe that the Minister personally would favour a second Irish channel. Dr. O'Brien deliber ately excluded this idea from several of his earlier speeches on this whole question, when he was still talking in terms of "open broadcasting",

which was not on in any case. No wonder he began to ask why Robert Molloy, the Fianna Fail spokesman on Posts and Telegraphs, was not present. Fianna Fail was quick to ring up and point out that Mr. Molloy had prior engagements which he could not call off. And quite rightly too. R T E are all too smart at inviting in the " D u b s " to form our opinions for us at wekends when real Western representatives are back home with their own. As for censorship, D r . O'Brien should known that Mr. Molloy like himself is already on record as favour ing it. Only that Bobbie would be more specific in his directives. He would simply say you cannot have that, that and that on air. Everybody would then know where they stood. " AMARACH " Cuirimid failte roimh an leagan amach nua ata ar "Amarach", paipear seachtainiuil Gaeilge ata a chur amach anois ag Comharchumann Chois Fharraige Teo., Indreabhan. Ta se i gceist e a fhorbairt mar nuachtan don Ghaeltacht agus do phobal na Gaeilge tri cheile. SALTHILL COUNCIL We understand that the formation of the Salthill Parish Community Council is progressing nicely. T h e founders are anxious that no clubs and associations in the area consider that the Council is setting itself up as an um brella organisation; in fact it hopes that existing activi ties will look upon the Council as a pressure group to pro mote their objectives. T h e aims of the Council are to further the social, cultural and economic welfare of the community. Already they have been in contact with the Muintir na Tire Devel opment Officer for Galway and Mayo and have circular ised all Salthill Clubs. It is intended that elections will be held for the Council at which time the establishing committee will resign. The development of the council is being watched with keen interest by other areas. LIFE S E C R E T A R Y So contraversial Senator Michael Mullen is now the full-time Secretary of the I.T.G.W.U. for life. This gives the man a power and an influence far greater than any he is likely to have in the Senate or any he ever had when he was a member of the Dail. Mickey Mullen, as his fellow workers know him, has always been one to speak his mind, as anybody who saw the recent "Seven Days" profile will realise. His actions in the months ahead will be watched with interest. By the way, why did the tributes to Mullen in the television programme not include one which is alleged to have been made by Mr. Charles J. Haughey ? The Galway Branch of the I T G W U are holding their A.G.M. in the Union Hall in Prospect Hill on June 12. Mr. Chris Kirwan, National Group Secretary, will address the meeting and it is expected that the question of a National Wages Freeze will be dis cussed. Another interesting meet ing on this same (Thursday) night is the symposium on "The University in a Devel oping Region" which is being held by the Convoca tion of N.U.I. Graduates in the Physics Lecture Theatre, U.C.G. at 8.00 p.m. The speakers will include Tomas P. O Neill, M.A., Lecturer in History, U.C.G., Fionbarra O Muiri, M . S c , Pro ject Manager, Gaeltarra Eireann, and Brendan Keegan, M . S c , Ph.D., Lecturer in Zoology, U.C.G. T h e meet-

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The recent H e a r t of Galway Window Competition was won by LydonHouse., Shop Street. Our picture shows Peg Connolly and Joan Barrett of LydonHouse receiving a cup and cheque presented by Mr. Henry O'Connor, Essential Cleaners Ltd. and sponsors of the competition. Also in the picture is Miriam Silke one of t h e judges. Runners up in t h e competition were: Collerans, Mainguard Street, Moons, Hollands, William Street, O'Connor T.V., Woodquay and A. Ryan, Shop Street.

WEDNESDAY 18 JUNE 5.00 Old Time Comedy SUNDAY 15 J U N E Time. 5-15 Deputy Dawg. 12.00 Mass. 5.35 Circus. 3.00 Tarzan and t h e Leopard Woman. 6.00 The Angelus. Starring: 6.01 An Nuacht. Johnny Weisamuller, 6.10 Salty. Brenda Sheffield, 6.40 The News Dennis Hoey. followed by News I 4.10 Little Rascals. for t h e deaf. I 4.35 Calamity J a n e 7.00 Applause. and Sam Bass. Starring. Starring: Lauren Bacall, Larry Hagman, Yvonne De Carlo, Penny Fuller. Howard Duff, 9.00 The News. Dorothy Hart, 9.20 Garda Patrol. Willard Parker. 9.30 Learning for Life. 6.00 The Angelus. 10.00 The Rockford 6.01 An Nuacht. I 6.10 Seven Little Files. Australians. 11.00 Roll Over 16.40 T h e News Beethoven. followed by News 11.30 Outlook. for the deaf. 11.35 Late News. 16.50 Omega Point. THURSDAY 19 JUNE 17.20 T h e Riordans. 5.00 Professor Kitzel. 17.50 Sunday Night at 5.05 Elephant Boy. the Movies. Part 5.30 Windows. I. T h e Foxes of 6.00 T h e Angelus. Harrow. Starring: 6.01 An Nuacht. Rex Harrison, Maureen O'Hara, 6.10 T h e Ghost and Richard Haydn, Mrs. Muir. Victor McLaglen, 6.40 T h e News Vanessa Brown. followed by News 9.00 The News. for t h e deaf. 9.15 Sunday Night at 7.00 Movin' On. the Movies. P a r t 8.00 Edward the II. Seventh. 9.00 T h e News. 110.20 T h e Nana 9.20 Letterkenny. Mouskouri Show. 10.50 Kojak. 11.00 Sports Scene. 11.50 Outlook. 11.40 Late News 11.55 Late News. MONDAY 16 J U N E FRIDAY 20 JUNE 5.00 Sesame Street. 5.00 T h e Bugs Bunny 6.00 The Angelus. Show. 6.01 An Nuacht. 5.10 Bonanza. 6 10 The 6.00 The Angelus. Beachcombers. 6.01 An Nuacht. 6.40 The News 6.10 Here's Lucy. followed by News 6.40 T h e News for the deaf followed by News] 17.00 Untamed World. for the deaf. I 7.30 The High 7.00 Sports Spectrum. Chaparral. 7.30 To Tell the Truth. 8.30 MacNally's Kind 8.00 The Brothers. of Music. 9.00 The News. 9.00 T h e News. 9.20 7 Days. 9.20 The Women. 10.00 Outlook. Jezebel--(1938). 10.05 Late Night 11.10 Outlook. Cinema. 11.15 Late News. Moment to Moment. TUESDAY 17 J U N E 12.10 Late News. I 5.00 Sesame Street. 1 . 0 T h e Angelus. 6 0

SATURDAY 14 J U N E 1.55 Sports Stadium. 5.10 Apple's Way. 6.00 T h e Angelus. 6.01 An Nuacht. 6.06 Ba-Bar. 6.10 The Partridge Family. 6.40 The News followed by News for the deaf. 6.50 Teach-in Touch. 7.10 McMillan and Wife. 9.00 The News. 9.15 T h e Mary Tyler Moore Show. 9.45 Lights Out. Dracula--Prince of Darkness. 11.20 Late News.

6.01 An Nuacht. 6.10 These Are The Days. 6.40 The News followed by News for the deaf. 7.00 The Thrill Seekers. 7.30 The Best of Benny. 8.00 Mannix. 9.00 The News. 9.20 My Choice. 9.55 The Pallisers. 10.55 Mart and Market 11.05 A Little Night Music. 11.35 Outlook. 11.40 Late News.

THIS WEEK WE HAVE A BIG SALE OF T.V.S Fantastic Value

ing will be chaired by D6nall O Morain, B.A., B.L., Chair man of Convocation. ALWAYS M U G S Finally, did you hear that the Suez Canal is back in business again after 8 years? So what ? So this. Never mind the politics and the diplo matic initiatives that led to this important development. Just bear in mind that such an even greatly reduces the cost of shipping to India, and in particular to the middleeast oil states. You may re member that the closing of

Suez in 1956 was tuc first major petrol crisis we had since most of us began to use motor-cars. So the re-open ing of the canal now should reduce the cost of shipping oil to Europe greatly, even by a greater amount than a few years ago since transport costs in general have risen greatly. You may even re member that when the canal was closed after the 1967 war petrol went up a few pence and we were all solemnly told at the time it would be reduced again when Suez was open. But that was in the

good old days when petrol cost between 3 / - and 4/- a gallon and when a decision to rise it by 2d. (that's less than I p -- t h e thing you would not give to the baby at the moment, for fear he might swallow it!) led to changes in governments. Nowadays Richie Ryan can put it up by 15p.--3/- at one go!--and we hardly remem ber to ask about the reduction we were promised if and when Suez was reopened! Who says the people today are not as big a set of mugs as the older generation ?