COMPETITION
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The eyes of the world will be on Tiger Woods when he returns to Ireland next week for the JP McManus Invitational Golf Pro-Am at Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort in Adare, Co Limerick.
Read more ...Hession clocks fastest time
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Galway’s Paul Hession has grabbed the top ranking in Europe this summer over 200m after his victory at the European Team Championships (First League) in Budapest.
Read more ...United braced for physical test in Drogheda
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
After enjoying a well-earned rest, League of Ireland footballers return for duty tomorrow night and Galway United face an awkward away assignment against Drogheda United.
Read more ...Gorman leads Ireland to European final
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
women’s team continue to upset the odds. Under the captaincy of Galway’s Dora Gorman, they defeated favourites Germany in the European Championships semi-final yesterday to become the first Irish team to qualify for a major finals in the women’s game.
Read more ...City clubs lead challenge at Galway Regatta
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Galway rowing clubs will do battle on the waters of the Corrib this weekend.
Read more ...SPORTS SHORTS
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
•The Galway Lawn Tennis Club hosts an open day on Saturday (June 26) from 12 noon to 5pm. Newcomers can sample the range of facilities available at the Threadneedle Road club, including trying out tennis, squash, and badminton with coaches available for all three sports. The club also offers an extensive range of facilities, including a sauna/steam room, personal training, indoor bowls, pool and table tennis, aerobics, chess, golf outings, and salsa and dance classes. Special membership rates are available on the day. Visitors are asked to bring a pair of runners.
Read more ...golf results
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
•The Salthill Devon Golf AM-AM is taking place in Oughterard Golf Club on Friday July 9. Teams of four €200. Tee-times for the day can be booked by calling Paul Fitzpatrick 087 6855029 or emailing [email protected]
•Oughterard Golf Club: Ladies, M Tonge (29) 4l; I Claffey (15) 38; Gross: B Walsh (18) 19; M Bohan (28) 38; Cat 1, Grace Morris (16) 34; B Buckley (19) 34; Cat 2, E Ruane (26) 37; P Blehein (23) 35; Cat 3, 1st K Lydon (35) 35; Ann Walsh (35) 35. Men’s open 18 hole stableford, Martin Joyce (19) 44; Pat Dirrane (21) 42; Rory Murphy (12) 42; David Joyce (11) 41. 18 hole stroke medal, Mairtin O'Cearra (6) 64; Shane Concannon (20) 65; Gross Ger Cunningham (4) 75; Paul Leahy (17) 65; Gerry Egan (12) 66 ; Brian Langan (15) 66.
Read more ...Turloughmore seal famous Féile victory
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Turloughmore became only the second Galway club to win division one of the Féile na nGael and win the Christy Ring Trophy.
Read more ...Streets of Galway celebrates twenty-five years
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Galway’s most popular athletic event, the Streets of Galway 8km Road Race.
Read more ...Muldoon to miss start of Connacht season
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
Connacht’s talismanic captain John Muldoon will be out of action for four months after his tour of New Zealand with Ireland came to a heartbreaking end.
Read more ...Open day at Liam Mellows on Saturday
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
Liam Mellows GAA Club will host a special family day on Saturday (June 19) as part of a major fundraising drive for its club redevelopment.
Read more ...Hurlers expected to advance to Leinster final
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
The Galway senior hurlers face Offaly at Croke Park this Sunday in the Leinster semi-final with a 4pm throw-in, and based on recent form the Tribesmen are expected to hold sway.
Read more ...Train to Dublin for Offaly clash
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
A special train will run to Dublin on Sunday for Galway’s joust with Offaly at Croke Park.
Read more ...Cullinane and Coyne dropped
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
In a surprise move the Galway management team has axed Claregalway's Barry Cullinane and Carna/Caisheal's Niall Coyne from the county panel.
Damien Dunleavy (Killkerrin/Clonberne) and Paul Doherty (Tuam Stars) have also been let go.
Read more ...Former kingpins Athenry in relegation trouble
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
Former All Ireland club hurling champions Athenry are currently sailing dangerously close to the wind if they want to remain in the senior ranks.
Read more ...Kevin Walsh’s Sligo outfit show great desire and tactical awareness
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
Galway have been warned.
Sligo are going to take some beating in Pearse Stadium in two weeks’ time. They proved that last Saturday evening against an inept Mayo outfit. All the individual battles were won by Sligo men, except Noel McGuire, who struggled with the impressive Alan Freeman at full forward.
Galway girls contest All Ireland final
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
Galway Ladies contest the All Ireland u-14 A final against Dublin on Saturday in St Brigid’s GAA Club, Kiltoom, Co Roscommon (3.45pm).
The Galway ladies, managed by Johnny Carter, have been preparing for this day since November last year and now boasts a strong panel of players.
Read more ...Family fortunes shine at tennis championships
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
The annual City of Galway Championships, which remain one of the most popular in Ireland, produced some sparkling performances from the locals, as well as top performances from Alan McCormack (Sligo) and Rob Johnston (Ballinasloe) who both made the singles and doubles finals.
Read more ...Galway athletes shine at national track and field finals
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
Galway’s Presentation Athenry has become the first Galway school to claim an overall title at the Irish Schools Track & Fields finals.
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