New CEO’s goal is to make Connacht ‘a leading European side’

Thu, May 03, 2012

As Connacht enters a second year of Heineken Cup rugby, the new man at the administrative helm will be former cricket trouble-shooter Tom Sears.

Connacht set to build on another Heineken Cup

Thu, May 03, 2012

Connacht’s new-found confidence, both on and off the field, received the best fillip on Sunday with Leinster’s victory over Clermont Avergne guaranteeing Eric Elwood’s team Heineken Cup rugby for a second successive year.

Wegians look to rebuild with promising youngsters

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

After surviving a few close shaves in recent years, Galwegians finally found themselves relegated from the All-Ireland League division 1B on a dramatic final day in this season’s campaign.

Four places off the bottom going into this final fixture, Wegians were in pole position to survive the drop. However victories for fellow-strugglers Bruff and UCD, and crucially a bonus point win for the students, ensured those two clubs escaped the dreaded drop. All Wegians needed was a one bonus point, but their inability to take anything sealed their fate.

Last-gasp kick gives Connacht a third win on the trot

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

After notching three successive wins on the trot - their first in nine seasons - Connacht have been assessing their injury concerns during this week’s rest from action.

Wins for Galway kickboxers

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Ten-years-old Alex Fitzpatrick from Tuam and experienced campaigner Gary Manogue from Castlepark were winners at an international kickboxing tournament in Ramelton, Donegal, on Saturday.

Coláiste Iognáid wins trophy for top rowing school

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Rowers from Colaiste Iognaid were the overall winners at this year’s Irish Schools Championship Regatta Regatta.

Jes crews won three finals and gained a number of place medals in hard-fought racing at the National Rowing Centre in Cork.

NUIG Ladies win basketball intervarsities

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

NUIG Ladies basketball are celebrating their recent success at the recent All-Ireland Intervarsity Championships.

Laser wins Connacht title

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Laser Swimming Club is celebrating its recent award as Connacht Club of the Year 2012.

The Galway-based club received the accolate at the recent Swim Ireland Awards Ceremony in Belfast.

Galway Garda win All Ireland title for a second year in a row

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Garda (Galway) 0-16
Mountjoy Prison Officers (Dublin) 0-07

Impressive St James annex West Board u-21 title

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

An impressive and well coached St James u-21 outfit was too strong for Salthill-Knocknacarra on Sunday in Pearse Stadium in the West Board County u-21 A final.

Hurling family day

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A special family day to celebate hurling will be held at Athenry Stadium in Galway on June 9.

The community event, entitled ‘Brighten Up Your Day’ and organised by GAA Hurling All Ireland Championship sponsor Centra, will feature Galway’s Damien Hayes and Niall Gilligan (Clare) who will be giving Ireland’s future hurlers the chance to train with the best in the game.

Hurlers come good with win over Dublin

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

It was a good afternoon’s work for the Galway hurlers in O’Moore Park in Portlaoise on Saturday as they saw off Dublin by 4-21 to 0-19 in the division 1A relegation replay.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

• Bearna Basketball Club annual 5K family fun run is being held on Sunday April 22 at 11.30am from Bearna National School, in support of the club and local charities. Everyone welcome.

2012 hurling championship kicks off

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

It does not seem too long ago that Gort and captain Andy Coen claimed the county cup, but this weekend the 2012 chase for glory commences.

Joyce omitted from Galway football panel

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

There was some surprise in Galway football circles yesterday with the news that Killererin star Nicky Joyce is not on the panel for the upcoming Connacht football championship.

Mervue need to start earning results quickly

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Mervue United have endured a hugely disappointing start to the Airtricity League season, but they will be eager to deliver a vastly improved performance when Finn Harps visit Fahy's Field tomorrow.

Galway handballers earn Irish selection

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Two Galway players have secured their places on the Irish handball team for the upcoming World Championship.

Connacht host family day for final Sportsground fixture

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Connacht welcome Italian side Aironi in their final home game of the season on Saturday (5pm) with high hopes of grabbing another valuable win to maintain their recent momentum.

SD Galway strive to add win to unbeaten home record

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Last weekend's local derby failed to provide a winner, but SD Galway will still be hopeful of registering their first win of the season when Athlone Town visit Deacy Park tomorrow night.

Six All Ireland boxing titles come west

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Galway boxing clubs were once again to the fore in the boxing arena at the All-Ireland 11/12/13 Championsips at the National Stadium last weekend.

Twelve boxers from the county qualified for the finals, with six claiming titles.

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