Brennan urges United to play a possession game

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Galway United will travel the N17 on Saturday to the Showgrounds eager to regain respectability after suffering an eight-goal defeat to Sligo Rovers ealier in the season.

Mervue face title-chasing Limerick

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

It should be an interesting encounter at Fahy's Field tomorrow evening when Mervue United entertain Limerick FC.

Pat Scully's charges are possible relegation/promotion play-off opponents for Galway United, who will be monitoring how Limerick fare against an improving Mervue United outfit.

Maree qualify for u-18 cup quarter-finals

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Maree Basketball returned to the courts at the weekend in the u-18 National Cup qualifiers which took place at various venues in Ireland.

Galway ladies open hockey season with win

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

A new season of hockey is under way with Galway Hockey Club opening their divison one campaign with a 3 - 0 victory over local rivals Greenfields.

VIP package to European crunch qualifier

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

• Ford, official vehicle supplier to the FAI, is offering football fans in Galway the chance to win an exclusive VIP package to the Republic of Ireland’s eagerly anticipated European Championship crunch qualifier against Armenia at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday October 11. Ford will look after the transport to and from the game for the winner and friend by supplying a Ford vehicle and personal chauffeur to pick them up on the day of the big match. The prize also includes a night’s accommodation in a Dublin hotel with pre-match dinner, tickets to the game, and a chance to meet the players in the ‘3’ Players Lounge following the final whistle. To enter email [email protected] and let Ford know of a great journey experienced to a previous football match.

Milltown will be a match for struggling Corofin

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

The first of this year’s county football semi-finals takes place this Sunday (4.15pm) at Tuam Stadium between Milltown and Corofin.

Mulholland to get the nod?

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

All Ireland winning u-21 football manager Alan Mulholland is expected to take over as senior manager.

Bergin powers Mountbellew

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Many GAA people in the county were not pleased with Mountbellew/Moylough’s decision to engage in a lengthy appeal process after their defeat to Micheal Breathnach’s. They had been defeated twice, and the feeling was that they could have accepted their lot and moved on.

Hurling championship hots up

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

After a full round of group games last weekend the Cooper County Senir Hurling Championship is again in full swing this Saturday and Sunday, with the preliminary quarter-finals down for decision.

Hurling manager nominatons close next week

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

The hurling board has selected a committee to find the replacement for John McIntyre as county senior hurling manager.

Canning and Smith sent off against Athenry

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Galway star Joe Canning was red-carded last weekend in Portumna’s clash with Athenry. His teammate Andy Smith and Athenry’s Diarmuid Cloonan and Shane Donoghgue were also sent to the line by referee Peter Murphy.

Daly is crowned European champ

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Galway fighter Eric Daly has been crowned the new European super lightweight kickboxing champion.

St Brendan’s face Carnacun in Connacht

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

St Brendan's Ballygar open their Connacht Championship campaign this weekend when they play Carnacun on Sunday (2pm).

golf results

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Oughterard Golf Club: Open singles stableford, John Morley (12) 38; Gerry Burke (10) 38; Greg Bohan (21) 36. Open singles stableford, Sean Rankin (21) 39; Walter McDonagh (21) 38. Men's stableford, Padraic Griffin (15) 39; Martin Lee (14) 39; Gross Liam O'Reilly (3) 30; Peter Whelan (20) 39; Paddy O'Halloran (16) 38; Michael Walsh (26) 37. Ladies, Kay McCarthy (30) 33; Betty Clancy (24) 31; Gross Rita Jordan (17) 16; Barbara Richardson (21) 30; Cat 1, 1st Patricia Lee (17) 25 ; Laura Gore (15) 24; Cat 2, Fionnuala Hackett (27) 30; Bernie McTigue (27) 29; Cat 3, 1st Maree Lundon (29) 29, Kay Lydon (34) 25.

Connacht u-20s’ clean sweep ensures interprovincial title

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

Connacht Rugby celebrated a rare success with the u-20s claiming this year’s interprovincial crown following a clean sweep of victories over their fellow provinces.

New-look Ulster Bank League kicks off

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

The newly-structured Ulster Bank League kicks off this weekend, and there is much at stake for Connacht clubs this season.

Division one, consisting of two sections of 10 teams (previously eight), each playing home and away, boasts both Galwegians and Buccaneers in divison 1B. Last year Galwegians finished just three points above last-placed Bruff, but this year the bottom two teams will be automatically relegated.

Athletics workshop

Thu, Sep 29, 2011

•The South Galway Athletic Club is hosting a workshop next month to help runners new to distance running. The workshop which takes place on October 7 in the Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort, will co•The South Galway Athletic Club is hosting a workshop next month to help runners new to distance running. The workshop which takes place on October 7 in the Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort, will cover various topics, including a presentation on nutrition for endurance running by Maria Keane MA,sports dietitian; a questions and answers session with former Irish marathon champion Michael O'Connor and massage therapist Ian Egan, and a presentation by a running specialist on gait analysis, to ensure runners are wearing the correct footwear. For further information contact club secretary Margaret Walsh at [email protected].