Athenry athlete claims two Connacht cross country titles

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The recent Connacht Cross Country Championships produced a host of sterling performances from Galway athletes.

Shannon Lee of Athenry, Arlene Earls of Loughrea, Craughwell’s Liam Moran and Jamie Spellman, and Michelle Maher and Chris McGrath of Galway City Harriers were gold medal winners at the recent championships run over two weekends.

Leader brothers help Galwegians to victory over Corinthians

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Galwegians celebrated their first All Ireland League fixture under lights with a much-needed victory over Corinthians on Friday night.

Greenfields edge local rivals in hockey league opener

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Greenfields1 secured a victory in their first outing in the Connacht Senior Hockey League with a narrow 1-0 win over defending title holders Galway1 at a chilly Dangan on Saturday evening.

Historic win for Galway Titans over Moycullen

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Galway Titans have pulled off a surprise victory over Moycullen to advance to the next round of the u-20 National Basketball Cup.

Kelly and Murphy take charge

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Former All-Ireland winning manager with Portumna Johnny Kelly will take charge of the Galway u-21 hurlers next year after being appointed to the role this week.

Tommy Larkins win county minor A title

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The county minor hurling final produced a terrific game on Sunday in Kenny Park with Tommy Larkins stealing a win at the death over Turloughmore by 4-8 to 2-13.

It was an enthralling game throughout with no shortage of talking points, not least the extra time at the end of that game that allowed Jason Flynn to point a late 65 to give his side a one-point victory.

Leader brothers help Galwegians to victory over Corinthians

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Galwegians celebrated their first All Ireland League fixture under lights with a much-needed victory over Corinthians on Friday night.

Local clubs battle in first league derby for 16 years

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

For the first time in 16 years local Galway rivals Corinthians and Galwegians will meet in an All Ireland League fixture.

The much-anticipated local derby in the Ulster Bank League division 2A will take place under floodlights tomorrow evening at Crowley Park (7.30pm). It is the club’s first league fixture under its new lights at home.

Moycullen prepare for showdown with Saints

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Moycullen prepare for a big match this weekend when they host old rivals DCU Saints at NUIG.

Salthill-Knocknacarra must be at their best to beat St Brigids

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

An attractive and intriguing Connacht club semi-final takes place on Sunday at Pearse Stadium (2.30pm) when Salthill/Knocknacarra take on the current provincial club champions St Brigid’s (Roscommon).

St Thomas advance to first county final

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

It may have taken them a while, but last Sunday in Kenny Park the young guns of St Thomas, who stood up and were counted at key times, were rewarded with a one-point victory (1-16 to 1-15 ) over gallant county champions Gort.

Ballinasloe seek first Connacht junior final

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

This Saturday in Kiltoom (2pm) the footballers of Ballinasloe will hope to write some new history for the famed club when they take on Oran in the Connacht junior football final.

Ballinasloe football has been toiling away on fallow ground for the past few years and it would be great to see the club annex a provincial title this weekend.

Brave performance not enough for Greenfields

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Greenfields Hockey Club put up a brave performance against a slick and skilful Corinthians side in the first round of the Irish Senior Cup, but ultimately went down by 2 - 1.

Greenfields qualified for this cup competition for the first time after winning the Irish Trophy last season, but came up against Corinthians who play their hockey in division one of the Leinster Senior League. Despite the step-up in standard, Greenfields showed they were capable of competing at the highest level.

Connacht move up league table with worthy win over Italians

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

An 18-3 victory over Benetton Treviso at the Galway Sportsground has propelled Connacht into eighth in the Pro 12 league. In grabbing their third win of the campaign before the break for the autumn internationals, Connacht leapfrogged their opponents to conclude the series of 10 games on the bounce, including the opening two Heineken Cup rounds, with a much-needed victory.

Wegians lose it late

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Galwegians lost a game they appeared to have in the bag when they conceded two late tries to lose by the narrowest of margins, 34 - 33, to Old Wesley in Donnybrook on Saturday.