County champs Killererin eke out late victory
Thu, May 19, 2011
There were 10 championship games in the county football championship last weekend with all 20 senior clubs in action. Unusually with that many games down for decision, there were no draws and the winning teams now advance to round three.
Read more ...Hot favourites Portumna take on newcomers
Thu, May 19, 2011
This weekend’s senior hurling championship action commences on Friday evening at 7.15pm in Ballinasloe with hot favourites for the county cup, Portumna taking on last year’s Intermediate champions Padraig Pearses.
Read more ...Connacht still on the hunt for high-profile centre
Thu, May 19, 2011
Connacht Rugby’s European fate for next season will be decided on Saturday when Leinster face Northampton Saints in the Heineken Cup final at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium (5pm).
Read more ...United at a low ebb as they head north to Sligo
Thu, May 19, 2011
These are worrying times for Galway United, who have suffered seven agonising defeats on the trot, and Saturday’s trip up the N17 to face Sligo Rovers will be another significant challenge.
Paul Cook has assembled a talented squad at the Showgrounds, dotted with former Galway players Ciaran Kelly, Alan Keane, Iarfhlaith Davoren, John Russell, and Aaron Greene, so those who journey to the northwest will be fully aware of how competent an outfit the Bit O’Red is.
Read more ...United must start to pocket points
Thu, May 12, 2011
Galway United, short on confidence following six defeats on the spin, will be hoping to arrest their slide when Bohemians visit Terryland Park tomorrow evening.
Read more ...Meet county hurlers at open day
Thu, May 12, 2011
Galway hurling fans can look forward to another open day with the county’s senior hurlers on May 28 in Kenny Park.
A big success last year, the Galway Hurling Supporters’ Club, in conjunction with the Galway Hurling Board, have again decided to hold the event which this year will feature a challenge match between Galway and division two league champions Limerick at 2pm.
Read more ...A first interprovincial title beckons for Connacht Juniors
Thu, May 12, 2011
A first interprovincial title is the prize on offer for Connacht on Saturday if they overcome Munster in the final junior championship fixture at the Galway Sportsground (2.30pm).
Pipped two seasons ago when losing to Leinster in injury time, Connacht now have a great opportunity to make an historic breakthrough.
Read more ...Champs Clarinbridge make a winning start
Thu, May 12, 2011
Clarinbridge’s new management team of Johnny Lee, Monty Kerins and Martin Kennedy will have been pleased to get their 2011 championship off to a winning start last weekend when they defeated Sarsfields by 2-14 to 0-13.
Read more ...Wegian women win Leinster Cup
Thu, May 12, 2011
Galwegians RFC women have made history after winning the Leinster Cup final at Stradbrook on Sunday.
Read more ...New coaching set-up for Galwegians
Thu, May 12, 2011
Former Connacht player Colm Rigney has been appointed head coach of Galwegians next season, and he will be assisted by Connacht fullback Gavin Duffy.
Read more ...Connacht veterans claim top honours
Thu, May 12, 2011
Connacht stalwart Michael Swift captured the Player of the Year award at the province’s annual awards evening.
Read more ...Mervue return home to face Harps
Thu, May 12, 2011
Craving a mid table berth in the first division, Mervue United will be hoping to record another home success when Finn Harps visit Fahy’s Field tomorrow night.
Read more ...Sports stars get on their bikes in first Tour of Connemara
Thu, May 12, 2011
Some big names in Irish sport arrive in Clifden this weekend for the inaugural Tour de Conamara cycle.
Read more ...Connemara Challenge boasts 1,000 runners
Thu, May 12, 2011
More than 1,000 competitors from Ireland and overseas descended on Connemara to take part in last weekend’s Gaelforce Connemara Challenge. Competitors took on a 31km course, which involved a bog run along the Western Way, a climb up the foothills of the Maum turks, a 2km kayak on Killary Fjord and a cycle along Coillte Tracks. The overall winner was Westport’s Padraig Marrey with a time of 2:05:26. The first woman was Derval Devaney, also 2010 Gaelforce winner, with a time of 2:22:14.
Read more ...Kickboxing fires ahead
Thu, May 12, 2011
Several last-minute pull outs did not stop the Black Dragon Promotions IKF officially sanctioned show taking place last weekend at the Menlo Hotel.
Read more ...Support needed to lift United from the doldrums
Thu, May 05, 2011
From an early stage of the season it was apparent Galway United’s threadbare squad would struggle to cope with any injury enforced absentees, and that is proving to be the case as Sean Connor’s team prepare to host Dundalk at Terryland Park tomorrow evening.
Read more ...Elwood urges Connacht players to do justice to themselves in final fixture
Thu, May 05, 2011
The curtain closes on Connacht Rugby’s season with a final Irish derby clash against Munster at Thomond Park tomorrow (7.05pm).
Read more ...All-Ireland club champions take on Sarsfields
Thu, May 05, 2011
There are some fabulous games down for decision this weekend in the county hurling championship.
Read more ...U-21s provide genuine optimism with marvellous All-Ireland victory
Thu, May 05, 2011
Alan Mulholland’s u-21 squad provided a terrific and well-timed tonic for Galway football with an impressive and comfortable victory over Cavan in Sunday’s All-Ireland final at Croke Park.
Read more ...Forde confident of future success in the maroon and white
Thu, May 05, 2011
Galway u-21 team captain Colin Forde has not had too much time this week to dwell on Sunday’s wonderful win as he rapidly switched his attention to his third year physiotherapy exams in UCD.
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