SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

• The Galway Ladies minor team overcame Roscommon in Menlough on Saturday. In what was a must-win game to keep their Connacht hopes alive, Galway on 2-10 to 0-7. The ladies now have a weekend off before they face Sligo in the final round-robin game, in which a win can keep their Connacht final hopes alive. The u14s, however, suffered a heavy round-robin championship defeat on Thursday to an excellent Roscommon side. As a result, they must win in their next match away to Mayo on Saturday. This takes place in Kiltimagh at 5pm. The seniors continue their preparation for the league semi-final against Clare in Birr on April 29, and Con Moynihan is hoping a few injuries to players will have cleared up in time for the clash.

Moycullen and Maree win All Ireland crowns

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Moycullen girls topped their group, beating both St Mary’s, Castleisland, and Sligo Warriors on Saturday before edging Limerick Celtics by 34 - 32 in the last quarter of the division 1 semi-final on Sunday. Paired against surprise packets Killinkere, who beat a fancied Brunell team from Cork, this decider was a thriller. Moycullen enjoyed a great start to lead 14- 4 after the first quarter, but Killenkere came back strongly to reduce the deficit to three at half time, and with just three minutes on the clock in the fourth, they took the lead.

Mayo will take belief from beating Kerry in Croke Park

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

The Mayo footballers will have received a huge boost from last Sunday’s narrow victory over Kerry in the National League semi-final.

To come back from four points down to Kerry with six minutes to go in Croke Park, and then go on and beat their nemesis by a late Richie Feeney point in injury time of extra-time, is a big fillip to them for the year ahead.

Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh to MC hurling fundraiser

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Legendary GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh will be the guest MC for a special Galway hurling fundraiser next month.

Meehan and Armstrong back in club action

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Positive news on the injury front for Galway football was the return last weekend of Michael Meehan and Seán Armstrong for their respective clubs in the county league.

Muldoon’s try could prove a life-saver

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Galwegians complete their Ulster Bank League season on Saturday still unsure whether they have done enough to retain their division 1B status.

Connacht Squash makes the breakthrough

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

History was made in Cork last weekend when, after 34 years of trying, the Connacht Squash men’s team finally got their hands of the Irish Squash interprovincial title.

Corinthians try feast

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Corinthians competed their season in fine style away to Instonians on Saturday with a massive 66-30 victory that ensured a fourth place finish in division 2A.

Corinthians scored four converted tries in the first half. Outhalf Conor Murphy grabbed the first after a fine break by scrumhalf Micky Murphy, veteran second row Pat Cunningham touched down from a rolling maul, captain Fionn Gormley got in for their third try after profitting from loose play, while right wing Bryan Dixon ran in unopposed to help the visitors to a 31-11 half-time lead.

Do or die for Galway hurlers on Saturday

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

The Galway senior hurlers must go back to the well this Saturday and produce a big performance when they face Dublin at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise, (4pm) in their relegation play-off.

It is simple. The winner stays up in division 1A for 2013, and the loser slips down to 1B. Hence the stakes are high.

Galway youngsters clash in local Airtricity derby

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

While the Airtricity League season is only a month old, there is no disguising the importance of tomorrow's Deacy Park derby between SD Galway and Mervue United.

Be bowled over by Ireland cricket legend on Saturday

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Ireland’s cricketing legend, all-rounder Trent Johnston is coming to Galway to visit the county club on Saturday between 12 and 1:30pm.

Tributes continue for Eamon Deacy

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

An Aston Villa Legends XI will play a combined Galway/West United XI at the official opening of Deacy Park in the autumn.

Incentives remain for Connacht clubs in derby clash

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Galwegians and Buccaneers renew rivalry on Saturday in a crucial fixture for both sides in this season’s Ulster Bank League division 1B.

Late penalty snatches promotion from footballers

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

If you like sporting drama, then Pearse Stadium was the place to be last Sunday afternoon.

Onwards and upwards for Galway footballers

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Galway corner back Kieran McGrath had more reason than most to be disappointed with how Kildare pinched promotion from Alan Mulholland’s team last Sunday afternoon.

Galway Ladies prepare for semis

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Galway Ladies Football are preparing for a big clash with Clare in the National League semi-finals.

Galway riders to the fore in Ras Conamara

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Ray O’Shaughnessy of Cuchulainn CC claimed this year’s victory, denying Galway’s Derek Joyce in the third annual Ras Connemara and Gerry Clancy Memorial Cup.

Rahoon Newcastle registration day

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Rahoon Newcastle Hurling club will host its annual Open Day for registration on Saturday from 3pm to 5pm at the club grounds in Tonabrucky.

Commnity Games finals

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

The first weekend of the HSE Connaught Community Games team finals will take place on Saturday. Hosted by Mayo Community Games, the headquarters will be Davitt College Castlebar, where several hundred competitors will gather for badminton, chess, draughts, handball, indoor soccer and table tennis deciders. All competitions will commence at 11am.

Elwood expects a full house to welcome Heineken Cup semi-finalists to the Sportsground

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Heineken Cup semi-finalists Ulster visit Galway on Saturday (5.15pm) and Connacht Rugby coach Eric Elwood hopes the Sportsground faithful will give the visitors a suitable welcome in this final interprovincial of the season.

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