RUGBY SHORTS
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
•Connacht junior clubs are gearing up for the first round of the All Ireland Junior Cup which take place on October 30. 2008-2009 champions Tullamore enjoy home advantage over Sligo for their opening game, while Corrib and Ballina are also on the road to face Cooke and Dromore respectively. The only club at home is Monivea, semi finalists last season, and they will host Cashel. There are four clubs from each province with the teams from Connacht, Leinster and Ulster qualifying through their position in last season’s qualifying league, while the Munster clubs are drawn from the four semi-finalists in this season’s Junior Club Cup.
Read more ...Crowd support needed as United host UCD in survival battle
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The last few weeks of the League of Ireland season is precisely the time to deliver results and that is what Galway United must do, starting at Terryland Park on Saturday (6.30pm) when UCD visit the Dyke Road venue.
Read more ...Supporters’ club issues appeal
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Galway United Supporters’ Club is calling on all Galwegians to support United in Satuday’s crunch tie with UCD.
Read more ...Connacht open European campaign against newboys Cavalieri
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Connacht open their European campaign with a trip to Italy where they face newcomers I Cavalieri Estra on Saturday (3pm).
Read more ...Connacht front row gets a boost
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Connacht have been boosted with the addition of two new props ahead of their European campaign.
Read more ...Can Portumna be stopped?
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Galway Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals are on this Sunday in Kenny Park, Athenry, with two mouth-watering clashes down for decision. First up at 2pm is Clarinbridge against Tynagh Abbey Duniry, followed at 3.45pm when Loughrea take on favourites Portumna.
Read more ...Historic weekend for Salthill-Knocknacarra
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Last Saturday was a historic day for the Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA Club as they captured both the junior A and junior B county titles in Tuam stadium.
Read more ...Confusion reigns over new Galway football manager
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
As of yesterday afternoon there was still no white smoke from the powers that be in the Galway Football Board as to who will selected to manage the Galway footballers next season.
Read more ...Moycullen look to build after tough league opener
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Moycullen basketball coach Enda Byrt hopes to strengthen his team for tomorrow evening’s second Superleague fixture against Neptune in Cork.
Read more ...Maree grab big win over Tolka Rovers
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Maree opened their National League campaign on Saturday night in Oranmore with a comprehensive 30-point win over Tolka Rovers of Dublin.
Maree looked sharp from the tip-off, clearly benefiting from pre-season friendlies against Moycullen, UCD Marian and Ulster Elks. Their high-octane man-to-man defence was the key, forcing Tolka turnovers, converted by the home team into some slick fastbreak basketball. In the third quarter Maree outscored Tolka by 25 – 7 on their way to a 65 – 35 final score.
Read more ...Corofin edge past St James in minor A final
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The top two clubs in Galway minor football over the past five years, St James and Corofin – they have won the last five A titles between them – clashed in Pearse Stadium on Sunday in this year’s county final. On this occasion it was Ollie Burke’s Corofin outfit that collected the booty.
Read more ...Wegians buoyed by opening day win
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Galwegians is the only Connacht club at home in this weekend’s All Ireland League action when hosting Clontarf at Glenina on Saturday 2.30pm.
It is a tough assignment facing a side that competed in division 1A last season, but Galwegians will be buoyed having pipped UL Bohemians by 14 - 13 in last weekend’s opener in Limerick.
Read more ...Gorman stars in Greenfields’ win
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Greenfields Hockey Club secured the points in this second fixture against local rivals NUIG at Dangan on Sunday.
Read more ...Schools’ cross country
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The annual Galway AAI Primary Schools Cross Country Championships were held in Renmore with more than 800 children competing in the four races.
Read more ...Train service for soccer international
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Iarnród Éireann is running a special train for tomorrow’s Ireland v Russia soccer international at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.The rain returns to Galway after the match, departing Dublin Heuston Station at 11.05pm, serving Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe and Athenry stations. Iarnród Éireann advises supporters that they will not be able to board trains unless they are in possession of train ticket.
Read more ...Open day at Galway Lawn Tennis Club
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Galway Lawn Tennis Club is hosting an open day on Saturday for anyone who wishes to view its facilities between 12 noon and 5pm. Coaches and players will be on hand for visitors to try the tennis, squash and badminton facilities, in addition to the range of indoor activities offered at the Threadneedle Road club. Indoor facilities include a sauna/steam room, pool and tennis tables, and sports shop, while the club also hosts a variety of outings, including hill walking, golf, and theatre and cinema trips. A special membership rate is available on the day.
Read more ...Points must be pocketed as United head to Oriel Park
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The last month of the League of Ireland season is usually packed with significant matches for Galway United and that is exactly the case again this year as Sean Connor’s charges face a crucial contest at Oriel Park tomorrow against Dundalk.
Read more ...Elwood looks for the same fighting spirit in Cardiff
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Connacht coach Eric Elwood is hoping the short turnaround between Saturday’s draw with Ulster and tonight’s away fixture with Cardiff will prove a motivating factor for his squad.
Read more ...Joyce firepower eases Killererin into county final
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
We were not at all surprised last Saturday evening when it took extra-time to separate these two near neighbours in a keenly-fought and exciting county semi-final.
There is rarely much between the sides and it was just the extra bit of jizz, class and fire-power that Nicky and Padraic Joyce bring to the Killererin outfit that saw the 2007 county champions ease into the 2010 decider where they will face Corofin. The final is fixed for October 17 in Pearse Stadium.
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