Moycullen step up a gear, but Marian prevail

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Moycullen slipped to another defeat on Saturday against confident cup finalists UCD Marian in Galway. Despte a spirited showing from the home team, the visitors had too much firepower, easing to a 91-73 victory.

Farrell claims a third national title

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Galway athletes produced some excellent performances at the recent national junior indoor championships in Nenagh.

Connacht complete Euro campaign with try-scoring flourish

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Connacht coach Eric Elwood will spend part of the next two weeks in camp with the Ireland A squad. The Wolfhounds, as they are known, play Scotland A on the Friday before Ireland’s Six Nations opener in Italy.

Jes canter into Connacht Cup semi-finals

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Colaiste Iognaid cantered into the semi-final of this year’s Connacht Schools’ Senior Rugby Cup with a comfortable 19 - 0 victory over Garbally at Newcastle, Galway, yesterday.

GTI advance in colleges’ cup

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

GTI advanced to the semi-finals of the Combined Colleges Cup after overcoming a strong Carlow IT outfit at Terryland Park this week.

Despite conceding an early goal from Carlow’s Nick Cosgrave, GTI ran out 3-1 winners. Goals by recent Galway United signing and GTI captain Enda Curran, his strike partner Mark Dowling, and a second-half goal from midfielder David Cullen were enough to see them through to the next round.

Galway are very close to the breakthrough, says Regan

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

What a difference a year makes. The Galway jersey has always carried a deep and meaningful importance for Tony Og Regan and not being involved at inter county level in 2009 brought pain. There was a drop of defiance in Regan’s revival, though, and the lonely period of reflection was utilised to maximum effect.

Galwegians win war of attrition against Leesiders

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

The battle of the bottom two turned out to be a war of attrition in the wind and rain of Crowley Park on Saturday and it was Galwegians, beginning the day four points adrift of UCC, that got the all important 13-6 victory thanks to a quick fire start to the game.

Basque smash and grab for impressive Connacht

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

After a torrid period of narrow defeats Connacht lifted the gloom in Bayonne last Saturday evening with a surprise 35-21 victory away to the high flying Basque side. The westerners built up an early lead, withstood a strong fightback and finished with two well taken tries in the final ten minutes to take a memorable victory.

Eric Elwood’s European hopes ended in December with back to back defeat to Harlequins but Saturday’s victory will be a huge boost to his side’s confidence after a tough run of nine straight defeats in recent months.

Caltra Cuans go for Junior All-Ireland glory this Sunday

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

This Sunday in Mullahoran in Cavan at 2pm, the Caltra Cuans ladies football team will face St. Enda’s (Tyrone) in the All-Ireland Junior final replay.

Disjointed Galway seniors go down to Maughan’s NUIG

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

We decided last Sunday for a change of scenery to travel out the Curragh line and cut across via Belclare to Tuam Stadium rather than the usual N17 route, for the FBD clash between NUIG and Galway.

And that decision provided the most excitement of the day for me and my two young passengers, which says something about the football, as it turned the 20-mile journey into a near rally driving experience - trying to avoid the all too numerous potholes.

Gorman explores all possibilities in bright sporting future

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

January is always an interesting time to focus the mind for those with a sporting persuasion. The start of a New Year brings fresh possibilities and they are precisely what Dora Gorman is thinking about now. Sure 2010 was peppered with critical contests in World Cups, European Championships, and All Ireland minor finals, but when there is so much to look forward to the present matters a great deal.

No Basque-ing in glory for frustrated Connacht as they head to Bayonne

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The frustration continues for Connacht after last Thursday’s one-point loss away to the Dragons. It was yet another tight game which slipped away from the Westerners, who haven’t won in the Magners League since September.

Former Galway minor captain heads off to play AFL

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Anyone who watched the documentary “Departure Day” last Monday night on RTÉ will be well aware of the vast numbers of young men from GAA backgrounds who are heading away for new life and work opportunities in both Canada and Australia.

Armstrong’s goals seal Galway victory

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Every sporting journey must start somewhere, and last Sunday in Enniscrone, Tomás Ó Flatharta’s reign with Galway got off to a winning start, which is always a positive.

New Blade Conneely aims to cut a dash

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Every young footballer craves a shot at the glory game in England. Over the past two and a half years Seamus Conneely absorbed all the lessons that life in the League of Ireland brings, but now is an appropriate time to start inking a new chapter in his sporting tale.

Connacht enter Dragons’ den for third game in eleven days

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

Connacht’s New Year’s tussle with Leinster marked the first time this season that they lost by more than 12 points. Until Saturday they had not found themselves down and out late in a game at any point this season but the 22-point bonus point victory really didn’t flatter a slick Leinster. They now face a third game in 11 days tonight (Thursday) away to the Dragons (7:00PM).

AIL returns with round of previously postponed fixtures

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

The All Ireland League resumes this Saturday a week earlier than planned with a full programme of postponed fixtures from December taking place. Two big games are down for decision in Galway with Galwegians and Corinthians determined to start the new year on the right foot.

For Galwegians, the focus is on avoiding the bottom of Division 1B and a relegation play off. They currently sit in last place four points adrift of UCC having won just one from five so far this season. The Cork side visit Crowley Park on Saturday in what is a crucial fixture for both clubs.

Declan Meehan announces his retirement from inter-county football

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

One of Galway’s best and favourite footballers for the past fifteen years, Declan Meehan announced his retirement on Tuesday night. He informed team manager Tomás Ó Flatharta of his decision at training in Loughgeorge.

FBD League action kicks off this Sunday

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

The winter training ban for inter-county footballers and hurlers is officially over, even though some counties did not seem to know it was in place in the first instance; and the first bit of competitive action of 2011 in Connacht kicks off this weekend with the start of the FBD league.

Galway footballers name three captains for 2011

Thu, Jan 06, 2011

The Galway footballers will have three captains for the coming season.

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