No respite for Galway rugby clubs

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

It was a poor weekend for Galway rugby clubs with all three recording losses in the AIB League.

Galway Ladies maintain unbeaten league run

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Galway Ladies are continuing their fine start to this season’s Bord Gáis Energy National Ladies Football League.

Galway host European indoor hockey

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

European indoor hockey comes to Ireland for the first time this weekend when Galway host the Club Champions Challenge 2010.

Moycullen host in-form Elks in final home fixture

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Moycullen basketball host their last home game of this season’s Superleague on Saturday (8pm) when Ulster Elks visit the NUIG Kingfisher Gym.

After a heartbreaking loss by two points away to UCD/Marian last weekend, Moycullen will be keen to grab the points in this final home fixture. Elks, after atune.

Maree secure crucial away win

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Maree travel to Dubliner to face Tolka Rovers on Saturday evening (8pm) eager to maintain their momentum towards a play-off place.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

•Galway-born golfer Alison Walshe, who recently decided to represent Ireland, has received a grant from the Team Ireland Golf Trust. Walshe, who was born in Galway but grew up in Massachesetts after her family emigrated when she was four, was one of four golfers who received of €20,000 from grants totaling €217,000 for 17 aspiring golfers. Walshe (24) recently declared she would represent Ireland in the Solheim Cup - women's golf version of the Ryder Cup.

Corofin have it all to do against Antrim’s St Gall’s

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Corofin have been down this road a few times before, and they will know they face a stiff test against Antrim champions St Gall’s on Sunday at Parnell Park (2.30pm) if they are to advance to the All-Ireland club final on St Patrick’s Day.

Supermac’s renews hurling sponsorship

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

As the National Hurling League gets under way, Galway has been boosted with its long-time sponsor Supermac’s agreeing to continue its financial support for another two years.

Portumna return to training to prepare for a third successive All Ireland decider

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Portumna’s greatness has long been confirmed, but Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final success at Parnell Park offered another reminder of their ability to deal with an awkward situation.

Galway face Mayo in FBD final with renewed confidence

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

This Sunday Galway football manager Joe Kernan will find himself back on the sidelines in McHale Park, Castlebar, facing Mayo and John O’ Mahony in the FBD league final only two weeks after his team suffered a humiliating defeat in the first round of the national football league to the same outfit.

Walsh Cup winners open league campaign in Kilmallock

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

The Galway hurlers will open their 2010 National Hurling League campaign on Sunday away to Limerick in Kilmallock at 2.30pm.

Connacht’s first chance to back up Euro form

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Connacht Rugby return to action on Sunday (5pm) hoping to translate their successful European form into the Magners League.

Unbeaten Galway Ladies at home to Tryone

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Galway Ladies enjoy a home venue for the first time since the season began when they host Tyrone in Mountbellew on Sunday (2pm) in the third round of the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League.

Moycullen struggle to find momentum

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Any outside hopes of Moycullen making the play-offs in their first season of Superleague basketball were crushed at the weekend.

Maree lose overtime game to St Mary’s

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Maree came agonisingly close to overcoming National Cup champions St Mary’s in Oranmore on Saturday.

McNamara records new PB at Scottish champs

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Galway’s Maria McNamara secured the silver medal in the high jump at the u-15 age group Scottish Indoor Championships at the weekend.

New record in Maree 8k

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Tullamore Harriers’ John Donegan set a new record for the Maree 8k road race held on Sunday with a finishing time of 28.21.

Gaelic notes

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

•The first annual general meeting of the Galway Hurling Supporters Club will be held next Thursday (February 25) at the Lough Rea Hotel, Loughrea, Co Galway at 8pm. The club, which was set up last year, already boasts more than 600 members, and chairman Eamon Bradshaw is hoping this will increase to more than 2,000 this year. Bradshaw is calling on everyone interested in hurling to attend the AGM where officers will outline its activities during 2009, financial support for the Galway hurling reams, members aspirations for 2010, planned events during 2010, and benefits for members. The club has its own website, www.ghsc.ie, which has attracted hits from all over the world.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

•Athenry Soccer club is hosting a table quiz on Friday February 26 in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry. The entry fee is €10 per person per team of four. Winners’ prizes, spot prizes and finger food are included. For further information contact Ronan 0866052131 or Pat 0872236519.

Two vital league points at stake for Galway footballers

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

After last Sunday’s abysmal display and heavy defeat against Mayo, Galway face a big battle this Sunday against Monaghan to avoid finding themselves being plonked at the bottom of division one and looking over their shoulders.

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