McManamon wins in Castlebar as Kean takes Mulranny title

Fri, Oct 10, 2014

Balla
Last weekend’s gents’ competition was won by Noel Healy with a score of 34pts. His play on the back nine saw him pip Michael Neary to the win, with Dick Heraty finishing in third place. The ladies’ competition was not as closely fought as the gents with Helen Byrne taking the win with a score of 42pts, eight points ahead of Mary Conlon who finished second and Geraldine Kilgallon in third place.

The underdogs have their day

Fri, Oct 10, 2014

Last Sunday’s county Junior and Intermediate finals were certainly a day for the underdog with Castlebar Mitchels B team and Ballyhaunis prevailing as county champions. I predicted both games incorrectly as I expected Achill and Hollymount/Carramore to win their respective finals. The win for Castlebar in the junior final is an amazing feat considering it is their second string outfit, and with their seniors also in the final it could be an unprecedented double for the county town. In the current climate when it is hard to get 15 for a club they have exceeded expectation to remain competitive on all fronts. Before anyone uses the “look at the size of the pick they have or the size of the town” as an explanation of their recent successes, it should be noted that not too many moons ago their first team were playing intermediate football so it is quite remarkable that their second string will compete in that competition next year.

Old rivals face each other again

Fri, Oct 10, 2014

Twelve months ago, the blue devils from Tooreen ended a 10 year famine, with an unexpected and devastating victory over Ballyhaunis in the Mayo Senior Hurling Championship final. Their 4-10 to 1-6 win over their near rivals ended a decade of hurt, where for eight of the previous nine years the TJ Tyrrell Cup spent the winter with their near neighbours. It was an emotional victory for the men from Tooreen, with Kenny Feeney leading the way scoring 3-6 over the 60 minutes, with man-of-the-match, Cathal Freeman, chipping in with three points from midfield.

Galway FC ‘not over the line yet’ as focus now on second place

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

SSE Airtricity League first division football returns to Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday when Galway FC host Wexford Youths at the Dyke Road venue at 3pm.

Last Friday's spirited draw with Shelbourne ensured Galway's excellent recent form continued as Tommy Dunne's side has now pocketed 16 points out of a possible 18. Only a highly unlikely seven-goal defeat against Wexford will deny Galway a promotion play-off berth, but Dunne feels second place in the table is still a possibility.

Connacht head to Italy intent on taking Treviso scalp

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

It is a crunch fixture for Connacht Rugby. With three wins on the bounce, followed by a loss and a home draw, Connacht now head to Italy for the first time this season needing to get back to winning ways in this season’s Guinness Pro 12.

Galway WFC advance to League Cup semi-finals

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Galway WFC have booked their place in the Continental Tyres WNL Cup semi-final after an impressive 2-0 winning display against Cork City.

It was a deserved result for the Galway women who, despite dominating the opening half, were unable to breakdown the Cork defence with both sides remaining scoreless at the break.

Monivea boxers claim Connacht titles

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Young boxers from Monivea Boxing Club claimed three titles at the recent Connacht Championships in Castlerea BC.

Wegians stay top after dramatic local derby win

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Galwegians remain on top of the Ulster Bank League’s division 1B by a whisker.

Corinthians struggle against determined Shannon

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Corinthians and Shannon exchanged places in the Ulster Bank League divison 1B table after the Limerick outfit grabbed the spoils with a 30-7 win in Cloonacauneen on Saturday.

Thornton leads from start to finish

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Gary Thornton of Galway Cit Harriers won the Galway senior men’s cross country title at Loughrea AC's complex at Bushfield.

Wins for Moycullen and Maree

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Moycullen made a successful return to Basketball Ireland’s men’s first division with 23 points to spare over Titans in the Galway derby at NUIG. Paul Freeman, Titans’ coach last season, produced a 20 point haul in the green of Moycullen. Stephen Tummon was his usual threat from offensive rebounds, while Tomas Mitkus led the way under both baskets for the losing side.

Galway hosts junior kickboxing champs

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

The IKF Junior Open National Kickboxing Championships are back in Galway this year and are being hosted by the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing club.

Team tennis challenge

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

The second annual team challenge event was held at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club recently with 11 teams in action.

Minor and u-21 nominations

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

The nominations for the positions of county minor and under 21 hurling managers have been forwarded to the county board and are as follows;

Title for Kilkerrin Clonberne

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Kilkerrin-Clonberne were comfortable winners over Claregalway in the Mairead Meehan final in Caltra on Sunday. On a windy day, Kilkerrin-Clonberne won the toss and ran up a big half-time lead of 4-11 to 1-4. The greater fitness of the county senior champions was reflected in the final score, finishing 7-17 to 1-12 winners.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Hurling Fixtures
Saturday 11 Oct: Senior Hurling Relegation, At Loughrea, Pádraig Pearses v Kiltormer, 3pm Ref: K Egan; At Kenny Park, Kinvara v Liam Mellows, 4.30pm Ref: E Shaughnessy. Junior A Hurling Championship Semi Finals, At Clarinbridge, Annaghdown v Mícheál Breathnach, 2pm Ref: A Kelly; At Clarinbridge, An Spidéal v Turloughmore, 3:30pm Ref: M Dolan. U21 A Hurling Championship, At Kenny Park, Loughrea v Castlegar, 3pm,Ref: G O’Connor; At Craughwell, Kilnadeema-Leitrim v Clarinbridge, 5pm Ref: S Hynes. Minor B Hurling Championship Final, At Loughrea, Killimor v Michael Cusacks, 4.30pm Ref: M Conway.

Injuries leave St Michael’s under pressure for semi-final

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

City side St Michael’s has a number of serious injuries to key players to contend with ahead of the county semi-final replay against Barna in Moycullen (3pm) on Sunday.

Alan Glynn, who has been in good form all season and is regularly an inspirational figure at full-back for the club, has been ruled out for a few months followed a serious injury he suffered in the drawn game.

Magnificent Killanin are crowned county intermediate champions

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Killanin 0-13
Moycullen 0-10

Silver medal for Moniva man at world kickboxing championships

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

Local kickboxer Brendan Kenny (18) from Monivea secured an historic silver medal at the Junior World Kickboxing Championships in Italy.

Craughwell aim to show Portumna the exit door on Sunday

Thu, Oct 09, 2014

A mouth-watering contest between current All-Ireland champions Portumna and Craughwell outfit is the highlight of this weekend’s Galway Senior Hurling Championship action.

With two county senior hurling championship games scheduled this Sunday in Kenny Park Athenry, the current All-Ireland champions Portumna take on an efficient and improving Craughwell in the semi-final at 4pm, preceded by the meeting of Ardrahan and Beagh in a county quarter-final.

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