Keady must plot a path for Galway to overcome well-known local stars

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Women’s National League returns to Terryland on Sunday when Galway will host Dublin outfit Peamount in Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday (2pm).

And Peamount, which are just two points ahead of Galway on the league table, features well-known Galwegians Julie Ann Russell and Dora Gorman.

Calasanctius College dethrone All-Ireland golf champions

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Calansanctius College, Oranmore, has been crowned Connacht golf champions and will represent the province in the All Ireland schools golf semi-finals in April next year.

Galway sailing club’s Access programme rewarded with national championships

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Galway Bay Sailing Club has been selected to host the National Disabled Sailing Championships next year in recognition of its successful Access sailing programme for young people with disabilities.

And this weekend John Twomey, a 10 time Paralympian and president of the International Disabled Federation, will visit Galway Bay Sailing Club to watch the club’s Access sailors competing in the first GBSC Access Autumn Series.

Stunning Corofin rip Salthill apart

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Corofin had been topped all season as the ‘likely lads’ to win the Frank Fox in 2013 – and they showed why they were such hot favourites on Sunday when they produced a superb display to leave Salthill/Knocknacarra trailing miles in their wake.

Portumna make no mistake in replay as Canning hits form

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Portumna qualified for the county final against Loughrea in two weeks’ time when they defeated All-Ireland club champions St Thomas by 0-18 to 2-11 in Saturday’s replay at Kenny Park.

Joe Canning shot 10 points from frees and a ‘65 for his side and they will now face Loughrea in a repeat of recent county finals between the two in 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2009. Canning started at midfield, but was moved into full-forward in the second half, and it will be interesting to see where he lines out in the final. St Thomas’ led 1-6 to 0-7 at the break, but they were far too dependent on scores from placed balls by Conor Cooney. And, with Damien Hayes in fine form for Portumna, it was the Shannonsiders who took control in the second half.

Moycullen take control to win minor A title

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

The Moycullen minor footballers had a terrific win last weekend in Tuam Stadium, claiming the minor A football title for the first time in more than 40 years when they defeated Claregalway by 2-7 to 1-6.

Titans see off Fr Matthews to open league account

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Titans basketball used all their experience to see off a much-improved Fr Matthews side in the National League division one clash in Cork.

Connacht rise up to give Sarries a fright

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

No upset and no giant killing at the Galway Sportsground, but it went so very close as Connacht put the English premiership leaders Saracens to the sword.

Moycullen face UCD Marian in first home game

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Moycullen basketball play their first home game of the season on Saturday and are looking forward to another special occasion in front of their boisterous fans.

After two tough away games against the league and cup champions, Moycullen are up against UCD Marian on Saturday at 8.15pm in NUIG Kingfisher.

Connacht need to take momentum to Italy for tricky Euro assignment

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Connacht head to Italy with both confidence and caution to face a Zebre side desperate for their first Heineken Cup win.

Mervue look for remarable run to continue in play-off despite FAI

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Mervue United's Airtricity League adventure continues tomorrow when Johnny Glynn's side host Longford Town in the first leg of an interesting promotion play-off at Fahy's Field

Six victories in a row have seen Mervue climb into the top three in the first division and the Galway outfit will bring form and momentum into Friday's encounter – even if the FAI continues to insist there will only be one Corribside club involved in 2014.

Gigantic task for Connacht as Saracens mean business

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

The much-anticipated 2013/14 Heineken Cup commences tomorrow and once again Connacht Rugby will face some of Europe’s elite clubs, starting with Saracens at the Galway Sporstground (8pm).

Glynn’s Mervue head south with momentum

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Mervue United make the long trek to Ferrycarrig Park for a clash with Wexford Youths tomorrow aware that an away win might just be enough to earn them an Airtricity League first division promotion play-off.

Galway WFC prepare for champions Raheny

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Galway WFC return to the capital this Sunday for the second week in a row to take on Bus Éireann Women’s National League champions Raheny United in Morton Stadium, Santry (2pm).

Corinthians outshine illustrious Shannon with bonus-point win

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Billed the biggest game in their history, Corinthians could not have wished for a better result in their first division 1B home fixture on Saturday.

Wegians bag bonus win

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Galwegians kick-started their All Ireland League campaign with a comprehensive 32-13 win against a much-fancied Old Wesley in their first home division 2a fixture at Crowley Park on Saturday.

After suffering a disappointing opening day defeat away to Ballymena, Galwegians enjoyed the perfect start with an early try. Playing with the first-half breeze, fullback Darragh Leader kicked an early penalty to the corner, and following a number of driving mauls, flanker Dan McCabe barged over with Leader’s conversion putting the home side 7-0 up.

Corofin favoured to stop Salthill collecting back-to-back titles

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Salthill-Knocknacarra and Corofin meet on Sunday in the highly-anticipated county senior football final at Tuam Stadium at 4pm. The clash of the best two teams in the county has the potential to be a humdinger if both teams play to the best of their abilities.

Corofin are hotly fancied by the bookies to win their first title since 2011, and are 2/5 to collect the Frank Fox Cup. The current county champions, Salthill, under the guidance of Cathal McGinley, are available at 5/2 with Mulhollands.

St Thomas and Portumna prepare for replay

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Current All-Ireland club hurling champions St Thomas and three-times winners Portumna renew acquaintances on Saturday (3.45pm) at Kenny Park in the replay of last Sunday's county semi-final. It finished Portumna 0-22 to 1-19 for a fortunate St Thomas outfit.

Debutants shine for Moycullen

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Moycullen men's basketball hope to follow up an encouraging opening day league display with a victory when they head to Cork to face cup champions Neptune on Sunday.

Loughrea too strong for Beagh

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

The first game in Kenny Park on Sunday was a bit of an anti-climax as a hugely experienced Loughrea outfit were far too strong for a Beagh team that never really got to the required pace of the game.

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