Connacht face must-win fixture against Treviso

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Connacht’s injury woes look set to continue for tomorrow evening’s RaboDirect fixture against Treviso at the Galway Sportsground (7.30pm).

There are still major doubts over the availability of lock Michael Swift and centre Eoin Griffin, who did not train earlier in the week, while Johnny O’Connor is looking at another week or two before he fully recovers. Prop Dylan Rogers is also unavailable, while Mike McCarthy must sit out this second fixture as a result of his two-week suspension.

Munster-born Matthews retires a Connacht man

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Connacht centre Keith Matthews, who has been forcd to retire, says he will remain a Connacht supporter for “the rest of my days”.

Galway Hurling Review Group recommends an end to ‘cosy hurling’

Thu, Dec 01, 2011

Major changes in the local hurling championship are being advocated by the Galway hurling review group whose stated objective is to “improve the standard of club and inter-county hurling in Galway”.

Connacht need to front up again for Ospreys visit

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

After the high of last weekend’s first home Heineken Cup fixture, Connacht return to the bread and butter competition of the RaboDirect Pro 12 on Saturday (6.30pm).

And it does not get any easier. Having faced the current English premiership leaders Harlequins and the French champions Toulouse over the last two weeks, Connacht now host the RaboDirect league leaders Ospreys.

A proud night for Connacht Rugby

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Toulouse came and predictably conquered, but they did not grab all the spoils.

Who appointed Liam Devenney for the Connacht club final?

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Considering the referee’s display last weekend in the Connacht club final in Kiltoom, a satirical joke is an appropriate way to start this week’s column.

Paddy and Mick get a pilot to fly them to Canada to hunt moose.

Cunningham focuses on youth

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Anthony Cunningham, the new Galway senior hurling manager, has not been long in making his presence felt, as he and selectors Tom Helebert and Mattie Kenny have dropped one third of the team which started the All-Ireland quarter-final against Waterford this year in a massive clear-out.

Maigh Cuilinn’s adventure continues in London

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

The hurlers of Maigh Cuilinn continue their 2011 adventure this weekend when they head to London to take on Robert Emmets in the All-Ireland Intermediate quarter-final in Ruislip o Sunday (1pm).

Medtronic win their first Connacht crown

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Medtronic have been crowned Connacht champions for the first time with an emphatic 11-point victory over the Mayo Garda in the Connacht junior final in Corofin on Monday night.

Medtronic, with their greater teamwork, were the better side on the night. Two first-half goals from Mike Lundy set them on the road to victory as the Garda fullback line were given a torrid time from the rampant Medtronic forwards.

Handball All Star

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Ciana Ní Churraoin from Cumann Liathróid Laimhe Micheal Breathnach Indreabhán capped off a brilliant year in handball when she was awarded the National GAA Handball All Star young player of the year for the second year in succession for her outstanding contribution to the sport.

Students gain the upper hand over Greenfields

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

In a closely-fought game, played in superb winter sunshine in Dangan on Sunday, NUIG ensured they grabbed the spoils with a goal in both halves to deny a high-flying Greenfields outfit.

Milltown defeat Tuam Stars in senior League final

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

Milltown, under the guidance of Cathal Sheridan, defeated Tuam Stars on a score-line of 2-5 to 0-10 last Saturday in Tuam Stadium in the 2011 senior league final.

Moycullen look for back to back wins at home this weekend

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

A feast of Superleague basketball awaits Galway this weekend when, for the only time this season, Moycullen play back-to-back home games on Saturday and Sunday.

First up in the Kingfisher Gym on Saturday at 4pm will be Belfast Star who will be hoping to exact revenge for the Moycullen’s dramatic overtime victory up north earlier this year. Former Irish senior men’s head coach, Danny Fulton, will bring his charges to Galway with renewed hope after improved performances in recent games.

Remembering Galway’s athletic prowess

Thu, Nov 24, 2011

A new book on the history of successful Galway athletic club Derrydonnell AC will be launched tomorrow in the Rahoon Woods Hotel, Athenry.

Connacht’s younsters not fazed by visit of Euro giants Toulouse

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

European rugby giants Toulouse arrive in Galway tomorrow in preparation for Connacht’s biggest competitive fixture at the Galway Sportsground - their pool six Heineken Cup second round clash on Saturday (6pm).

The four-times European champions, nicknamed the “Red and Blacks” travel to the west for what will be an historic occasion. Some 9,000 supporters will pack the Sportsground for the first time in its history for what is Connacht’s 100th European match.

Duffy relishes sense of occasion

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Gavin Duffy is looking forward to leading Connacht onto the Sportsground pitch on Saturday knowing it will be chock-a-block with 9,000 green supporters.

Corofin off to Kiltoom on Sunday for Connacht club final

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Galway senior club champions Corofin head to Kiltoom in Roscommon on Sunday (2pm) to take on St Brigid’s in the Connacht club final.

Corofin annexed the provincial title in 2008 and 2009, while the Roscommon men won it in 2006 (beating Corofin with a sensational late Karol Mannion goal in the final).

Maigh Cuilinn hurlers in winter wonderland

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

The Maigh Cuilinn intermediate hurlers continued on their merry way last Sunday when they had a good win in the provincial final over a competitive Four Roads (Roscommon) in Athleague.

Clancy pleased with Maigh Cuilinn’s progress

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Maigh Cuilinn hurling manager Fergal Clancy is pleased with the progress his squad has made over the past few months. Having won two cups over the past few weeks and returned to the senior ranks of Galway hurling for 2012, he has every right to be.

Galway athletes selected to run in international cross country

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Three Galway Athletes have been selected for the Home Countries International Cross Country which takes place in Glasgow on November 27.

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