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RUGBY SUDDEN DEATH
A 27 year old Loughrea rugby player died at the end of the Connacht Junior Cup Final at the Sportsground in the city on Sunday. Second row forward P. J . Forde collapsed on the field during injury time and was found to be dead on admission to the Regional Hospital. The late Mr. Forde was an accomplished hurling player with the St. Thomas Club. He was married with two children, a boy and a girl -- his youngest is but two weeks old.
News of t h e t r a g e d y cast a n air of m e l a n c h o l y over t h e Connacht J u n i o r C u p Final between Loughrea and Creggs which w a s c l i n c h e d by L o u g h r e a b y a s c o r e of four p o i n t s t o t h r e e . Meanwhile the C o n n a c h t Branch of the I . R . F . U . issued the following statement: "The Connacht Branch of the I.R.F. U. wish to state that in so far as can be ascertained following a full investigation, the sad death of Mr. P. J. Forde of Loughrea R.F. C. on Sunday last, was not due to any incident or accident arising out of the game in which he played for Loughrea R.F. C. against Creggs R.F. C. in the Connacht Junior Cup Final". "The entire Connacht Branch of the I.R.F.U. is shocked and saddened by this tragic affair and offer their deepest sympathies to Mr. Forde's family". CAR P A R K I N G C O N C E R N Early in t h e week r e p o r t s abounded that the ambulan ce which arrived t o ferry M r . Forde to hospital was unduly delayed at the entrance to the Sportsgrou nd b e c a u s e of p a r k e d c a r s . H o w e v e r , a m b u l a n c e driver Mr. J . J. Newell declined t o c o m m e n t o n t h e allegations. But Lough Atalia Development Association has hit o u t strongly at motorists who double park in t h e College R o a d a r e a at D o g Meetings a n d F o o t b a l l M a t c h e s d u r i n g t h e year. The Association appealed t o m o t o r i s t s t o avail of t h e car p a r k s at t h e S p o r t s g r o u nd a n d at the F a i r g r e e n to ease traffic c o n g e s t i o n in the i m m e d i a t e vicinity of the Sportsground. Said M r . W a l t e r B r o d e r i ck, Secretary, L o u g h A t a l i a Development Association: " I want to voice my Association's deep concern at the ever increasing s p e e d i n g traffic a n d d o u b l e p a r k i n g o n College R o a d a n d L o u g h Atalia R o a d . T h e 30 mile speed limit is being c o m p l e t e l y i g n o r e d a n d children living o n o r near these roads are c o n s t a n t l y at risk. W e have seen cars d o i n g sixty miles per hour and over-taking o t h e r cars at t h a t speed. W e w h o live o n these r o a d s are witnessing this kind of conduct constantly and the s h a m e of it is t h a t they a r e getting a w a y with i t " . M r . Brodcrick continued that one of the factors which makes these roads so dangerous is the parking of c a r s even where the double yellow line is indicated. H e pointed out that c a r s a r e parked on the footpaths and hence people with p r a m s have to get onto the road placing themselves and their children at risk. The Lough Atalia Development Association spokesman made the following suggestions to help alleviate traffic c o n g e s t i o n in t h e a r e a .
1. T h e 30 mile speed limit signs be erected every 200 y a r d s a p a r t o n College R o a d and Lough Atalia Road and t h a t a close w a t c h be kept by the s q u a d c a r s on these roads. 2. N o p a r k i n g o n d o u b l e yellow lines. 3. No parking on footpaths. 4. S p e c t a t o r s a t t e n d i n g the G r e y h o u n d T r a c k be forced t o u s e t h e c a r p a r k , provided they are the greatest offenders of parking on the footpaths. Meanwhile Eglinton Street G a r d a S t a t i o n h a s reported that double p a r k i n g a n d generally traffic c o n g e s t i o n is i n d e e d a p r o b l e m at College R o a d . A Garda spokesman on T u e s d a y stated t h a t m o r e t h a n its share of p a r k i n g tickets a r e issued in t h e S p o r t s g r o u n d vicinity a n d while G a r d a i a r e paying a g o o d deal of a t t e n t i o n t o the pressing problem the q u e s t i o n of traffic congesti o n is o n e c o m m o n t o all parks and sportsgrounds.
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As the eyes of many nations follow the extraordinary events a r o u n d the Malvinas Islands Euro Deputy Neil Blaney c o n t a c t e d this newspaper requesting support for Argentina for both political and economic reasons: "politi cally because of the continued British occupat ion of the Six Counties in north-cast Ireland, and economically because Argentina is one of the few countries with whom we have a credit balance of trade". Many people who live and work in the city centre regretted the passing last year of G.T.M. -- the busy supermarket. At a time when other supermarkets are moving out of the centre, Hynes Ltd. are changing their retail trade to food and household items. Manager Gerard Shannon announced that Hynes are combining with the popular Mace group and early next month will be selling everything from Pampers to fruit and veg at keenest prices. Moves are being made to establish air links between the West of Ireland and the U.K. A husband and wife team Arthur and Ann Mclntyre believe there is potential in offering an air service to t h e m a n y underutilised air fields (believed to number 35) around Ireland. The Company will be known as Anglo-Irish Airways and say that groups of business people or tourists could hire air transport cheaper than using existing airlines. And yes, AngloIrish Airways will happilly cater for pilgrims to Knock using Castlebar Airport until Knock b e c o m e s operational in 1984. The Irish Heart Foundati on, who recently held a collection in Galway, are gradually finding a platform to draw attention that this country has one of the highest death rates from c o r o n a r y h e a r t disease in the world.'And its a lot to do with our eating habits and life style. Sixty Heart Foundatio ns world wide suggest animal and dairy fat consumption should be reduced. The Irish Heart Foundation believe that those responsible for Agriculture policy here should be informed about health aspects of diet and future dietary patterns. We won't mention names but our warmest congratu lations to a well known city lady who celebrated her 102nd b i r t h d a y last weekend. Understandably a lot of 'lemonade' was consumed by some enthusiastic members of her family. Her son, in his 70's, remarked that "drink would be the death of her". Happily not so. In fact the good lady believes a " d r o p " a day keeps old age far away. Her happy disposition and knowledge of local history makes her a rare spirit indeed.
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CITY FINDS HOME FOR THE ARTS
Thanks to the generosity of the Presbyterian Community G a l w a y city is at last to have its own C e n t r e for the Arts. The former Presbyterian Church at Nuns Island is to be leased, at what is understood to be a reasonable rent, to the G a l w a y Arts G r o u p and will be officially opened during the forthcoming Arts Festival. The former Church which was built in 1835 recently ceased t o be a place of worship when its congregati on united with the Methodist Church at Victoria P l a c e . The imposing and handsome building situated in one of the most historic p a r t s of the city is considered ideal as a centre for the Arts. T h e building has been refurbished interiorly but has not lost any of its unique c h a r m . It has a capacity t o seat about 200 people. C h a i r m a n of the Arts g r o u p M r s . Sally Coyle said that in the near future it is hoped to have a full time secretary a t the C e n t r e t o organise theatrical happening s, recitals, workshops and exhibitions throughout the year. " T h e growing success of the Annual Arts Festivals s h o w s t h e r e is a v e r y considerable following and interest in the Arts here in G a l w a y " , said M r s . Coyle. " T h e Centre is situated close t o the heart of the city and I
The imposing new C e n t r e for the Arts at Nun's Island. am sure all Galway residents will see it as their C e n t r e t o be visited and enjoyed as often as they like". Mrs. C o y l e ^ c f i r e s s e d her committees deep appreciati on to the P r e s b y t e r i a n Community for their interest in the Arts and their trouble in ensuring the building was made as suitable as possible for its new lease of life. ARTS F E S T I V A L The new C e n t r e for the Arts will initially hold several exhibitions during the Arts Festival (April 29th M a y 9th). These will include as many paintings as it was possible to collect by Robert Gregory, whose mother encouraged so many famous literary Park. talents at Coole
Poetry and prose readings will also be presented there by such renowned figures as Evan Boland, Richard M u r p h y and Fred J o h n s t o n . The numerous other theatrical, musical and festival happenings will be held in venues around the city and will be published next week. The Festival opens with a masked p a r a d e on Thursday evening April 29th to the Spanish Arch where it is hoped a pig will be roasted and divided amongst anoyne who brings along their own plate!