St Mary’s crowned All Ireland champions

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

St Mary's College is once again flying the flag for Galway football after winning this year’s UMBRO FAI Schools Senior Cup final.

Ladies grab late win

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Galway Ladies remain top of the National Football League division one after five rounds, maintaining their course for a place in the semi-finals.

Last weekend their unbeaten run continued with a one-point victory over Laois in Ballinasloe (2-12 to 2-11) despite a shakey opening half.

Maree top Tolka in overtime thriller

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Maree have advanced to the semi-finals in what is becoming a remarkable first season in the men’s basketball National League.

SPORTS SHORTS SPORTS SHORTS SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

•The annual Salthill-Knocknacarra Juvenile Hurling table quiz takes place in Sheridan’s bar, Knocknacarra on March 25 at 8pm. Tables of four cost €40 with prizes for first, second and third places. There will be a raffle on the night and finger food will be provided. All monies will go directly to the Salthill Knocknacarra juvenile hurling fund to assist with travel expenses, the provision of team gear, and the general running of the juvenile hurling club.

Portumna edge closer to making history

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Winning one club All-Ireland title is tough. They are not easy to win. If they were, everyone would do so, which makes Portumna’s quest for an unprecedented three-in-a-row all the more remarkable.

Word has it that Cha Fitzpatrick is back to his best

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

If Kilkenny and Tipperary were the two teams most neutrals wanted to see in last year’s All-Ireland final, Ballyhale Shamrocks and Portumna are the two everyone wanted for a club final appearance.

I think this will settle the argument as to who is currently the greatest club team. Both these sides can set records on St Patrick's Day - a victory for the Shamrocks over the current champions would see them rise above Birr in the roll of honours list with five titles. On the other hand, if Portumna land the spoils, they will be the first team to achieve a three-in-a-row at club level.

Captain Smith ready to let Portumna’s hurling do the talking

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Talking to Portumna captain Leo Smith is like charging a mobile phone.

VIEW FROM INSIDE THE COUNTY

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

1. Critical battle areas
The big question is how will Ballyhale hold Joe Canning and Damien Hayes? And likewise can Portumna keep the influence of Henry Shefflin in check?

The big question is how will Ballyhale hold Joe Canning and Damien Hayes? And likewise can Portumna keep the influence of Henry Shefflin in check?

NEUTRAL VIEW FROM OUTSIDE THE COUNTY:

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

1. Critical battle areas:
The Ballyhale backs against the Portumna forward line. Can Ballyhale hold firm at the back? I expect the Shamrock management team to come up with a plan to try to cut off space at the back. They will not allow, or they will hope not to allow, the Portumna forwards the space they had last year.

VIEW FROM LEINSTER

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

1. Critical battle areas:
Whichever team stops the opposition will win and, in order to do that, you need to starve them of possession. That is why I expect the midfield and who is on top in that area to decide the game.

Connor era opens in Terryland

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Premier League football makes a welcome return to Terryland Park tomorrow night when Galway United host Bray Wanderers.

Defeated by an improving St Patrick's Athletic on the opening night of the season, Galway will be anxious to pocket the spoils against a young Bray outfit.

It’s All Ireland Day for St Mary’s

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Galway will be hoping their fine tradition in schools’ soccer continues today when St Mary’s face Salesian College, Celbridge, in the 2010 FAIS Irish Senior A Cup final in Flancare Park, Longford Town (1pm).

Tipp to test Galway’s record

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Galway put their 2010 100 per-cent winning record on the line this Sunday when they face Tipperary in Thurles.

Footballers face All Ireland champs

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Fresh from their two point defeat to Cork on Saturday, the Galway footballers take on more Munster opposition this Sunday in Pearse Stadium at 2.30pm when they face All-Ireland champions Kerry in round four of the NFL.

Connacht need to fire against Dragons on Paddy’s Day

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Connacht will need to be the team on fire when they host their first fixture on a St Patrick’s Day (6.30pm) against the in-form Newport Gwent Dragons.

Jes set to defend Irish schools’ hockey crown

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Galway’s Colaiste Iognaid are bidding for a second successive Irish title when this year’s senior school hockey championships get under way in the city today.

City clubs ready for Paddy’s Day rugby festival

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

The Glynn Cup rugby festival kicks off at 11am on St Patrick’s Day with some 30 teams from Corinthians and Galwegians competing for points in the Ryder Cup format.