Solid start for Mervue

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Galway clubs enjoyed mixed results on opening night of the Airtricity League first division.

Survival is the name of the game as United’s new season gets under way

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

A good start is frequently half the battle in the League of Ireland, and Galway United venture to Richmond Park tomorrow hoping to commence the Sean Connor era with a victory.

Corofin fall short against St Gall's

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

“Tot Homines Quot Sententiae” - a Latin maxim states that for every person, there is an opinion. And the Corofin supporters leaving Parnell Park late on Saturday night, feeling despondent after yet another All-Ireland semi-final defeat, also had many diverse opinions.

Connacht must capitalise on depleted Warriors

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Connacht return to the Galway Sportsground for the first time since December, targetting a much-needed victory against a Glasgow Warriors side missing its Scottish internationals.

IRFU review will be positive for Connacht Rugby

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Connacht branch CEO Gerry Kelly wants to see Connacht supporters marching down College Road to the Sportsground not to IRFU headquarters at Lansdowne Road.

Galway hurlers blow hot and cold, then hot again

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

In September 1997 Clare beat Tipperary in the All Ireland final by a point, 0-20 to 2-13. So when Davy Fitzgerald, who was the best goal-keeper in the country in those years, after watching his side suffer a heavy-nine point defeat to Galway last Sunday evening said: "You don't win any championships in the month of February", it would have been rude not to nod sagaciously and agree.

Galway take on the Rebels

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Following their recent victory over Monaghan, Galway footballers are now away to Cork in Pairce Ui Rinn on Saturday (7.30pm) in round three of the NFL.

Joe Kernan’s side also play Munster opposition when they face Kerry in Pearse Stadium on Sunday week, ensuring Galway’s form will be well and truly tested.

Jes bid for three-in-a-row

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Galway’s Colaiste Iogniad are seeking a record third successive Connacht senior schools cup title when they come head to head with Sligo Grammar in Wednesday’s decider at the Galway Sportsground.

Local clubs gear up for Paddy’s Day rugby festival

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

This year’s annual Glynn Cup competition between local rivals Galwegians and Corinthians will once again produce a festival of rugby on St Patrick’s Day.

Moycullen finish home season on a high

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Moycullen’s first season in the Superleague enters its final weekend with two away trips against the Hoops and Neptune.

They travel to Dublin for this evening’s encounter before the final match of the season against Neputne in Cork on Sunday.

Maree’s Tolka ton secures play-off spot

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Maree have secured a play-off berth int heir first National League basketball season with a 100-91 win over Tolka Rovers.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Mar 04, 2010

Galway Lawn Tennis Club holds a table quiz on Monday March 8 at 8 pm. It is a fundraiser for two members of the club, Jenny Burrows and Jonathan Klampe, who have been selected to represent Ireland at the ITF World Senior Tennis Team Championships in Mexico from March 26 to April 4. Burrows and Klampe are coaches at GLTC, who also work with Connacht’s development squads. Tables of four are €40 each with prizes for the winners, spot prizes, and a raffle.

Galway footballers lose out to Mayo in FBD final

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Galway will more than likely have to wait until the last Sunday in June in a probable Connacht semi-final in McHale Park in order to try to defeat Mayo in a senior competitive game in 2010.

Donnellan hopeful Corofin can get back to Croke Park

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Twelve years ago in February 1998 Corofin footballers travelled up to Donegal as underdogs to take on Joe Brolly and Dungiven in the All-Ireland club semi-final.

McIntyre urges hurling fans to get behind Galway on Sunday

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

The Galway hurlers will take on Waterford at 2.30pm this Sunday at Pearse Stadium. It is the first time these two teams have met since the Déise sensationally snatched victory when a Galway win looked in the bag last summer in the All-Ireland quarter final.

Hull’s Irish internationals set to take on Galway United tomorrow

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

With the League of Ireland season now only a week away, Galway United’s preparations are drawing to a close, and tomorrow’s Terryland Park friendly with Hull City offers an ideal opportunity to assess how that process is going.

Galway’s last international hails Cunningham’s Irish selection

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

For the first time in nearly 30 years a Galway soccer player looks set to gain an international cap for Ireland.

Salthill u-21s hit St Michael’s for four

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Last Sunday morning fog and frost covered Salthill’s home pitch where they took on St Michael’s in an eagerly-awaited first round of the county u-21 championship.

NUIG launch Fitzgibbon Cup finals

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

The Ulster Bank Fitzgibbon Cup, the highlight of the Higher Education hurling season, was officially launched this week at host venue NUI Galway by GAA stars, left to right, Finian Coone, John Lee, and Cormac O'Donovan.

Connacht claim first away points in joust with Magners League leaders

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

The transformation is not yet complete, but Connacht came as close as they could against the Ospreys in Liberty Stadium on Sunday.

For a brief moment, four minutes from time, Connacht looked poised to stage the surprise of the weekend, defy the odds against the most expensively assembled Welsh side, and maintain the winning momentum achieved in the Amlin Challenge Cup.

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