Murphy delighted to be back in All-Ireland final

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

Galway minor manager Mattie Murphy is very pleased to have a Galway minor team back in another showdown on the first Sunday in September against either Dublin or Waterford: “It is good to be back in a final and last Sunday’s game will be a help to us. Clare had a harder run into last Sunday than we did and it took us a good while to settle. We were hesitant and paid them too much respect in the first-half and we really didn't settle into our pattern.”

Murphy’s minors see off Clare to reach All-Ireland final

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

It may have taken a bit of luck at the death and Gerard O’Donoghue’s very late strike for the equalising goal was to quote his manager a bit “dithery”, but the Galway minors deserve credit for their doggedness and perseverance in sticking to their guns and keeping plugging away to eke out a draw in normal time.

Galway minors take on Clare in Croke Park on Sunday

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

The Galway minor hurlers head to Croke Park this Sunday to take on Clare in the All-Ireland semi-final at 1.30pm. Mattie Murphy’s charges had a facile win over Antrim in the quarter-final, winning on a score-line of 8-26 to 0-12, and they know that next Sunday will be a giant step up in intensity and standard.

However it is a step for which they believe they are ready. Murphy, who has had tremendous success in coaching All-Ireland winning minor teams for his county over the years, is quietly confident that his charges can reach another decider: “We have worked hard all year and many of the lads have been there before so we are confident that they will be used to what is required on Sunday. Clare have some good players and they are very strong around the middle with Jamie Shanahan at centre-back, and Tony Kelly and Colm Galvin at midfield. If we compete well there, break-even and nullify O’Connell at centre forward we won’t be far away.”

Galway United seek to arrest alarming run of form

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

League of Ireland football resumes following a fortnight's break and Galway United's Terryland Park collision with Derry City carries huge significance for Sean Connor's charges. Terminating the club's unwanted record for the number of consecutive defeats, currently standing at 19 is the mission, but it will be awkward against a capable Derry side. The Candystripes, always eager to pass and probe, are one of the Division's most attractive outfits so Galway will need to be willing and able from the first whistle.

Galway sides face varying tests in First Division

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Considering their target is to avoid a last place finish in the First Division, Salthill Devon will be hoping to register a rare victory when Wexford Youths visit Drom this Sunday. Having only won once in 19 matches, Salthill are unsurprisingly the basement boys of Irish football at the moment, but they feel they can nick a result against a Wexford outfit that sit only three points above Paul 'Ski' McGee's side on the table.

Club football championship resumes this weekend

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Fourteen of the 16 teams left in the county championship are scheduled to be in action this weekend. There is a double header at Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening with the other five games fixed for Sunday. The Cortoon Shamrocks and Micheal Breathnachs fixture cannot go ahead as Mountbellew/Moylough continue with their ill thought out appeal process. They have been beaten twice on the field of play this season already and they should just move on from those defeats. Four of Sunday’s games are down as double headers at Corofin and Tuam, with Carraroe and Annaghdown on in Pearse Stadium. There will be extra time in any of the games that end in a draw.

Galway minor footballers face Dublin in the All-Ireland semi-final

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

The Galway minor footballers will take on a very highly rated Dublin outfit in the All-Ireland semi-final in three weeks’ time at Croke Park, following their 1-9 to 0-9 victory over Cavan last weekend in Longford. Their semi-final is fixed for August 28 and will be followed by the senior semi-final between Donegal and the winners of Tyrone and Dublin.

Irish soccer legend Ronnie Whelan kicks off Umbro Galway Cup

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

The seventh annual Umbro Galway Cup takes place this weekend and former Ireland and Liverpool player Ronnie Whelan was on hand to officially launch this year’s event. The four day tournament kicked off yesterday at Drom, the home of Salthill Devon, and runs right through to Saturday. Forty nine teams from five countries will play 125 games and compete to be named winner of their category.

The tournament consists of five sections - the 1994 Boys, 1996 Elite, 1996 Boys, 1998 Elite, and 1998 Boys. The action got under way yesterday at 9.30am, with the Galway District League losing 2-1 to Lucan in the 1998 Boys Elite section. Salthill Devon drew 1-1 with Donegal Schoolboys, while Mervue United rescued Galway’s day with a 3-1 win over the NDSL.

Galway ladies look to dump out champions

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

The Galway ladies senior footballers are looking to produce a shock when they face current All-Ireland champions Dublin in Birr on Saturday in round two of the qualifiers. Following their disappointing Connacht final defeat at the hands of Mayo last month, Gay O’Brien’s outfit are hoping to kickstart what has been a difficult year following their relegation from division dne of the national league.

Ladies under 16s capture Connacht title

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

The Galway under 16 ladies football team regained the Connacht title by beating Mayo on a scoreline of 5-15 to 1-13 at Hyde Park in Roscommon on Wednesday. The half time score was 3-08 to 1-09 and it was anyone's game but Galway stepped up a gear in the second half and came away comfortable winners. They now take on the Leinister champions, Dublin, in the semi -final on the weekend of August 13/14.

Connacht remain undrawn on new sponsor as Rabo twelve fixtures announced

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Amid speculation that Connacht Rugby has changed its title sponsor in preparation for its opening Heineken Cup campaign, the province has refused to confirm any new deal. Speaking to the Galway Advertiser yesterday, media officer Luke Murphy insisted the club is still exploring a number of avenues: “Negotiations are still ongoing with a number of parties. We are not in a position to confirm a change to our sponsor as of yet. It is possible an announcement might be made next week but as it stands we cannot confirm any details as we still have a number of interested parties. Obviously the Heineken Cup has been a great accelerator for us. We have been able to redevelop the Sportsground here, putting on a roof and it is a significant capital project.”

Uncertainty still surrounds Connor’s position at United

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Galway United continue to face uncertain and difficult times as the list of consecutive defeats mount and problems off the park grow.

The current impasse between Galway United’s management committee, which has no confidence in manager Sean Connor, and its board of directors, which wishes Connor to continue, will not be solved, however, until the two protagonists can arrange a meeting.

Minor footballers must produce the goods against Cavan

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

The inept display by the Galway minor footballers against Roscommon in the Connacht final was disappointing.

Abject Galway suffer heavy defeat

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

For the sixth year in a row the Galway hurlers have been knocked out of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship before the Galway Races. And last Sunday’s 10-point defeat to Waterford was a real kick in the guts for hurling supporters in the county, particularly those who travelled to Semple Stadium with high hopes.

Clare will be tougher than Antrim for minor hurlers

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

The Galway minor hurlers did a little to redeem what was a bad weekend for Galway’s hurling reputation when they sank Antrim at Parnell Park on Saturday.

McIntyre will meet hurling board to discuss future

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

John McIntyre has served as Galway senior hurling manager for three years and he will consult with key Galway hurling board officials before coming to a decision on his future.

Galway and the Cats renew camogie rivalry

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

The Galway Camogie senior squad will face Kilkenny in the last four of the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship on August 13 in a repeat of the 2009 semi-finals.

Galway young rowers continue city’s fine tradition at nationals

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Eight gold medals were won by Galway Rowing Club at the recent Irish National Rowing Championships in Cork at the weekend.

Athenry Golf Club opens new practice facility

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Athenry Golf Club welcomed the Minister for Sport, Michael Ring, on Friday to officially open its new practice area facility.

Galway United fund-raising events

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Galway United’s Historical Walking Tours of Galway continue next Saturday, July 30 from The Spanish Arch (2.30pm).

The club will hold a Poker Classic in the Eglington Casino, Eglington Street, Galway on Saturday August 13. Entry fee is €50, with a guaranteed prize fund of €5,000. On Saturday August 20, United host a concert in the Black Box, Dyke Road on Saturday August 20, featuring Knights of Leon and Prospect Avenue. Tickets cost €10, and are on sale from the club office at Terryland Park, the Town Hall Theatre, and from O'Briens Newsagents, William Street.

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