Moycullen take on Killester with high hopes
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
After a weekend of mixed fortunes, Moycullen basketballers now head to Dublin to face Killester in SuperLeague action in Clontarf on Saturday.
Read more ...Corinthians must maintain winning momentum
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Corinthians can take another big step in gaining division one status next season when they head to Limerick to face Old Crescent on Saturday (2.30pm).
This contest also doubles as the Ken Dolan Memorial Trophy, an annual competition between the two sides, but Corinthians will be concentrating on reclaiming top spot in the the division 2A league against a side currently occupying 12th position.
Read more ...Galwegians’ promotion hopes dashed
Thu, Feb 28, 2013
Galwegians’ faint hopes of promotion to division 1 were dealt a fatal blow when they suffered their first home league defeat of the season to an inspired Seapoint team on Saturday.
Read more ...Ballinasloe’s big day in Croke Park
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The Ballinasloe footballers, and their ever increasing band of supporters, head to Dublin for Sunday’s All-Ireland Junior final meeting with Kenmare Shamrocks (Kerry) at Croke Park (2pm).
Read more ...Galwegians look to close the gap
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Needing a win to close the gap on the leaders, Galwegians will look to their home fixture against Seapoint which takes place at Crowley Park on Saturday (2.30pm).
Still in fifth place and nine points off the leaders in the Ulster Bank League division 2A, Galwegians have only five matches to catch up to ensure one of two automatic promotion spots.
Read more ...Connacht under pressure to improve away form
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Connacht’s away form is under ever-increasing scrutiny as the club heads to Wales to face Cardiff Blues tomorrow evening (7.30pm).
Read more ...Galway open league campaign against injury-hit All-Ireland champions
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The Galway senior hurlers start their 2013 league campaign this Sunday in Pearse Stadium (2pm), and they do so in the best possible way, with a home game against All-Ireland and league champions Kilkenny.
Galway selector Mattie Kenny believes this opening fixture is a good opportunity for the panel to build on their impressive display in Sunday’s Railway Cup win over Leinster.
Read more ...Burke eager to keep St Thomas' feet on the ground
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
St Thomas had a splendid 0-15 to 0-7 victory over Loughgiel Shamrocks (Antrim) in the All-Ireland club semi-final replay last Saturday in Clones.
Read more ...Footballers can expect tough challenge against Louth
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
The Galway senior footballers set off on Saturday morning for the long journey to Drogheda to play Louth in their rescheduled National Football League round 2 tie (2.30pm).
Read more ...Unbeaten ladies keep pace at the top
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Galway Ladies are keeping pace in this season’s Tesco Home Grown Ladies NFL after securing a comfortable victory over Cavan by 3-18 to 1-11 in a chilly Brefini Park on Sunday.
Read more ...Corinthians’ win put them in pole position in league
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Corinthians have leapt to the top of the Ulster Bank League division 2A table after overcoming tabletoppers Terenure College by 21-15 in Cloonacauneen on Saturday.
Read more ...New signing Clarke is a great fit for Connacht
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Super Rugby winning co-captain Craig Clarke is Connacht’s latest and most significant signing for next season.
Read more ...Moycullen’s play-off hopes on the line this weekend
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Moycullen head into this weekend’s double header against UCC Demons and DCU Saints knowing their hopes of making the play-offs are on the line.
Read more ...Titans go top in overtime
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Titans Basketball overcame a poor start to triumph over UCC Blue Demons in Saturday evening’s division one contest in Renmore.
Read more ...Breathnach posts new personal best
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Sean Breathnach of Galway City Harriers continues to lead the way in Ireland’s shot put event.
At the weekend’s Irish Indoor Championships in Athlone, Breathnach won the senior men’s event with a massive throw of 16.75m.
Read more ...Moycullen handballer scoops top GAA award
Thu, Feb 21, 2013
Moycullen's handball ace Martin Mulkerrins picked up three awards at the recent provincial GAA awards ceremony.
Read more ...Connacht focus on discipline for visit of champions Ospreys
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
BY LINLEY MACKENZIE
Connacht focus on discipline for visit of champions Ospreys
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Connacht return to the Galway Sportsground for the first time since last month's Heineken Cup win over Zebre when they host the current Celtic League champions tomorrow evening (7.45pm).
Read more ...Loughnane calls it a day after glorious career
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Ireland’s most successful race walker Olive Loughnane has announced that she is to retire from athletics. The Loughrea woman competed at the highest level, and won a silver medal at the 2009 World Championships.
Read more ...Vital win for Wegians in hard-fought battle
Thu, Feb 14, 2013
Galwegians came away with four vital points in a hard-fought battle away to Old Crescent in this re-arranged Ulster Bank Division 2a fixture in Limerick on Saturday.
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