Monivea denied in All-Ireland decider

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Monivea failed in their bid to become the first Connacht club to claim an All-Ireland title after a 17-9 defeat to Crosshaven in Saturday’s Junior Cup final at Templeville Road. Monivea put up a valiant performance but were ultimately denied by a late scoring burst from the Cork side.

With both clubs making their first appearance in the final, it was an understandably nervy and tense affair. Monivea, coached by Connacht stars John Muldoon and Keith Matthews, took an early lead when out half Ger O’Connor struck a penalty after seven minutes. Crosshaven fought back strongly, however, and took a 9-3 lead into the interval after three penalties from Liam Delaney.

Galway younsgters in Irish squads

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Three Galway youngsters are representing Ireland on the Irish u-15 ladies’ soccer team competing in the Bob Doherty Cup in Wales this week.

Top titles for NUIG and Oranmore

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

NUIG scooped the premier title at the Galway County Mixed League badminton finals which took place on Saturday in the Galway Lawn Tennis Club.

The Galway university defeated GLTC to capture the division two trophy, winning the early matches to finish ahead 4-1.

Bish set new high in table tennis championships

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

The Bish table-tennis teams have set a new standard in the sport after capturing all three Connacht titles at the recent Connacht Schools Team Championships. The u-13, u-15 and u-18 teams swept to victory in their respective competitions in the Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar - the first time in the history of the competition that one school has won all three age groups. The u-13 team defeated schools from Roscommon, Athlone and Mayo on their path to victory, while the u-15s, led by captain Owen Walshe, dominated the competition, comprehensively defeating schools from Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. The u-18s, led by captain Jordan Lee, defeated teams from Roscommon and Galway before seeing off St Aloysius, Athlone by 6-3. Coached by Terry Dolan, the teams will now represent Connacht in the All Ireland finals on Wednesday April 13.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

• Fr Griffins Eire Og GAA Club, in conjunction with the GAA, will hold an Easter Camp for seven to 12-year-olds next week. Based on the same lines as the Cúl Camps, this camp will have fully trained and vetted GAA coaches and will provide fun for the young players from the FGEO areas. The Easter Camp will take place in South Park from April 19 to 21, from 10am until 2.30pm. A full packed lunch will be provided for all participants for an all inclusive cost of €10 per participant. Travel arrangements can be made for parents who may have difficulty getting to South Park. Spaces are limited. Contact Vincent Gilmore 086-2700388 for an application form, visit www.griffinseireog.com, or email secretary at [email protected].

Connacht sign high-profile wing Vainikolo

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Connacht Rugby has bagged the signature of high-profile former Otago Highlander winger Fetu'u Vainikolo.

Monivea fly the flag in All Ireland Cup

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Monivea rugby has the opportunity to achieve something no other club in the province has done - win an All Ireland cup.

Footballers face Dublin in must-win clash

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Following their impressive 1-20 to 0-18 victory over Armagh on Sunday, the Galway seniors face Pat Gilroy’s Dublin in Pearse Stadium this weekend. If Galway win, and other results go their way, they could avoid relegation to division two.

Connor still looking to boost his squad

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Even though the League of Ireland season is barely a month old, Galway United’s encounter tomorrow with Drogheda United carries deep importance.

The diligent manner in which Galway have battled over the past fortnight means they travel to Drogheda with equal measures of hope and expectation ahead of this critical tussle.

Connacht maintain home momentum with try-bonus victory

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Connacht take a rest from action this week with the A side taking on visiting Russians Enisei STM in two matches at the Galway Sportsground.

Wegians produce four tries to stay up

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Galwegians left it late, but produced a bonus-point 37-18 victory against UL Bohs on Saturday to guarantee their place in the Ulster Bank League’s division 1b next season. And with Buccaneers in a play-off for division 1A, it ensures the province has two teams in the top echelon next season.

Corinthians post win

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Corinthians completed their home campaign in this season’s Ulster League division two with a hard earned and deserved 29 - 27 victory over Ballymena.

Underdogs St Jarlath’s need a big performance to reclaim Hogan Cup

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

St Jarlath’s College, Tuam go in search of their 13th Hogan Cup title on Saturday in Croke Park (1.45pm).

The school’s last Hogan success was in 2002 when players like Michael Meehan, Gary Sice and Alan Burke collected All Ireland medals under the guidance of the late Fr Oliver Hughes.

Tribesmen win first Connacht u-21 title since 2005

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Alan Mulholland’s county u-21 footballers kicked off a productive weekend for Galway football when winning the Connacht title for the first time in six years at Pearse Stadium on Saturday.

Hurlers handed heavy defeat by Tipp

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Nobody heading into Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon could have foreseen the absolute tanking Galway received at the hands of the reigning All Ireland champions Tipperary.

Salthill head north seeking first win

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Despite suffering three defeats in a row, Salthill Devon have been slightly unfortunate in those games and they will travel to Ballybofey for a clash with Finn Harps tomorrow intent on avoiding another loss.

An extra-time reversal in the EA Sports Cup against premier division highflyers Derry City, a fixture in which Salthill led twice, has been followed by league setbacks at Gortakeegan when Monaghan beat a 10-man Devon, while a freak goal at Drom on Saturday evening ensured Waterford United took all the spoils.

Draw not enough for Galway ladies

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Beaten finalists last year, and now relegated to division two - the Galway ladies footballers earned a 0 - 12 to 0 - 12 draw with Laois at O'Moore Park on Sunday, but it was not enough to save them from the drop.

In bizarre circumstances, the league table beforehand meant Galway could have avoided relegation and even booked a semi-final place had they won.

Medtronic crowned All Ireland champs in seven-goal thriller

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Galway has claimed its second All Ireland interfirms title this season. Medtronic won the senior hurling title for the first time, one week after the Galway Gardai pulled off the football crown.

Galway youngsters set new record

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The Galway City Harriers’ victory in the boys’ u-13 relay was one of the highlights at the National Indoor Championships in Nenagh at the weekend.

Draw not enough for Galway ladies

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Beaten finalists last year, and now relegated to division two - the Galway ladies footballers earned a 0 - 12 to 0 - 12 draw with Laois at O'Moore Park on Sunday, but it was not enough to save them from the drop.

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