United face first ‘season -defining’ fixture this evening

Thu, May 26, 2011

In the middle of Galway United's wretched eight-game losing streak, manager Sean Connor believed the Tribesmen's season would be defined by three games with Drogheda United, the first of which is scheduled for Terryland Park this evening (Thursday).

Since Galway drew with the Boynesiders back on April 8 they have suffered a string of heavy losses, ranging from creditable performances against Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians to downright disasters away to Bray Wanderers and UCD. Those are the types of teams Galway crave to beat in this campaign and that is why tonight's tussle carries huge importance. Galway must take something from the encounter to stop the worrying sequence of results. A safe and solid display is necessary.

Turloughmore hit 3-13 past champions

Thu, May 26, 2011

The big surprise last weekend in the Cooper Hurling Championship came in Kenny Park with Turloughmore’s impressive and well-deserved 3-13 to 1-11 victory over All-Ireland champions Clarinbridge.

Tough assignments for Mervue and Salthll

Thu, May 26, 2011

The Galway derby may have ended in a disappointing scoreless draw at Fahy's Field last Friday, but both Mervue United and Salthill Devon will be hoping to build on their improved form this evening.

Open Day with Galway hurlers

Thu, May 26, 2011

Hurling fans can enjoy an afternoon with the Galway hurling team at a special open day on Saturday at Kenny Park, Athenry.

First round losers still boast championship ambitions

Thu, May 26, 2011

The 10 first round losers in the county football championship are back in action this weekend with the winners of these fixtures joining NUIG in round three. All will still have ambitions of contesting for the Frank Fox Cup in 2011.

St Michael’s v St James Saturday 6pm Pearse Stadium

Thu, May 26, 2011

This is a very attractive championship fixture and the city rivalry between the two sides should get a good crowd into the stadium on Saturday evening.

Bearna v Naomh Anna Leitir Mór Sunday 1.30 pm, Pearse Stadium

Thu, May 26, 2011

Bearna advanced to the county semi-final last year playing a defensive brand of football and more of the same was evident in their one-point defeat, 0-9 to 0-8, to Moycullen two weeks ago.

Mountbellew/Moylough v Micheal Breathnach Sunday at 3.15 pm in Pearse Stadium

Thu, May 26, 2011

Micheal Breathnach have no points from their three games in Division 1A in the league and unless they start to collect a few points quickly they will find themselves in 1B next season. They also need to try and get a victory this Sunday or they could find themselves in the relegation quagmire very quickly.

Cortoon Shamrocks v Caltra (Sunday 2pm, Tuam Stadium)

Thu, May 26, 2011

These sides met four weeks ago in the league over in Caltra and Cortoon won by two points, 1-10 to 1-8. Expect another tight game on Sunday.

Caltra without Michael Meehan are a completely different proposition and his continued absence is a real cause of concern for all football supporters in the county. Until he returns, and fingers crossed it will be sooner rather than later, his club will look to Michael Kelly, Shane Hogan, Kevin Killilea and Marcus O’Neill to keep the umpires busy.

Bish avenge last year’s defeat to claim All Ireland

Thu, May 26, 2011

St Joseph’s College have been crowned national champions after defeating defending champions Douglas Community School in the u-15 All-Ireland final on Sunday in UL.

Colga’s title defence begins with a win

Thu, May 26, 2011

Colga FC begun the defence of its WFAI Umbro U16 Cup with a comfortable 5-1 victory over Kilmore Ladies.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, May 19, 2011

• Galway sports stars Ollie Canning, Sean O Domhnaill and Ja Fallon are taking part in the 148km first stage of the ‘Race The Rás’ charity cycle in aid of GOAL and The Irish Cancer Society from Dunboyne to Portumna on Sunday. The three will begin each of the stages three hours before the professional riders begin their leg of the tour, which finishes in Skerries on Sunday week. In total, almost 100 members of the public will join more than 50 current and former GAA personalities to cycle at least one stage of the tour. They are hoping to raise in excess of €100,000 for the two organisations. Other GAA stars who have confirmed their participation include Sean Og Ó hÁilpín and Brian Corcoran, ex-Kilkenny star DJ Carey, Clare’s Tony Griffin and ex-Irish rugby international, Mick Galwey.

Salthill Fives celebrates thirty-five years

Thu, May 19, 2011

Salthill Devon’s popular five-a-side festival will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year with a new over-35 category.

Salthill host Colga in u-13 final

Thu, May 19, 2011

Next Saturday at 12 noon Colga FC entertain Salthill in the final of the u-13 Cup on Saturday (12 noon).

Colga advanced to the final after claiming a hard-fought 2-1 victory away to Mervue in the semi-final.

Salthill seek to upset in-form Mervue

Thu, May 19, 2011

With both of Galway’s first division clubs registering victories last Friday, there will be no shortage of motivation when Mervue United and Salthill Devon collide at Fahy’s Field tomorrow.

golf results

Thu, May 19, 2011

Athenry Golf Club: Oliver Canny(18)/Richard Lyons(18) 42; Fergus McMahon(10)/Jerry O'Sullivan(19) 42; Gross, Conor Waters(3)/Martin Hynes(4) 33; Noel Carrick(13)/Kieran Joyce(10) 41.

GAA stars launch Feile na nGael 2011 tonight in Loughrea

Thu, May 19, 2011

GAA president Christy Cooney will officially launch Galway’s hosting of Feile na nGael 2011 in Loughrea this evening.

A host of local GAA stars will be attending the event at the Loughrea Hotel, and among the guest speakers are Cumann Camogiochta na nGael president Joan O’Flynn, Handball Association president Walter O’Connor, and Feile na nGael chairman Jerome Conway.

Connacht juniors claim first interpro title with Grand Slam

Thu, May 19, 2011

Connacht have made an historical breakthrough in Irish rugby with the junior XV claiming their first interprovincial crown.

Walsh’s Sligo open championship bid

Thu, May 19, 2011

Kevin Walsh's Sligo team start their Connacht championship campaign on Sunday when they take on Leitrim in Markievicz Park. The Yeat's men were unlucky to be relegated from division two of the NFL this year, but, even without the injured David Kelly, they should have too much power and class for Leitrim.

Draw for Galway football championship Qualifiers

Thu, May 19, 2011

The draw took place on Sunday evening in Tuam Stadium for round two of the Galway Senior Football Championship.

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