Forget those post-Christmas blues and get back on the road again

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

I always feel a little sad taking down the tree on "Little Christmas".

Setanta Ireland launches GAA schedule for 2009

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Setanta Ireland announced its provisional list of live and deferred games for the National Football and Hurling Leagues this week.

The station will broadcast five (live) games and four (deferred) floodlit games on Saturday nights. Four other live games will be broadcast on Sundays and details of those games will be announced over the coming weeks.

The history of the GAA on TG4

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

TG4 has launched a major new 10-part television documentary series chronicling the social and cultural history of the GAA.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

•FAI chief executive John Delaney will turn the first sod on the new Oughterard Association Football Club sports facilities on Thursday week. The new sports pitches and facilities are located at New Village, Oughterard. Phase one - the construction of the first natural grass pitch and ground works for the 10 acre site - has commenced and will cost €650,000. In order to raise the estimated total costs of €1.5 million for the full site development, OAFC is hosting a pitchmaker draw on St Patrick’s Day 2009. Prizes include a sporty Mazda 2 car, boat and trailer, €2,000 Marks & Spencer voucher, €1,000 holiday voucher, and laptop. Tickets for the draw are €50 and are available by emailing [email protected] or calling 085-1000 074.

Connacht look to extend fine home form against Scarlets

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Connacht return to their home ground tomorrow night, looking to extend their strong home record when they host the visiting Scarlets (6.30pm).

Thornton returns to form

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Almost 900 runners and walkers competed in the scenic Fields of Athenry 10k Road Race on St Stephen’s Day, which was won by Gary Thornton of Galway City Harriers and Catherine Conway from Mayo AC.

RUGBY SHORTS

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

•One of the province’s youngest rugby clubs, Oughterard RFC, is promoting a pitch development fundraiser. The winner of the €100 ticket, which is limited to 500, will receive two tickets to the Lions Tour, including flights to South Africa, accommodation for 18 nights, tickets to the three test matches and the emerging Sprinkboks, plus €1 ,000 spending money. Second prize is a top of the range 42” flat screen TV, while there are 23 official Lions jerseys also up for grabs. Contact Paul Fogarty 086-6489427. The draw takes place on February 14.

Moycullen ride their luck

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

An Cearnog Nua, Moycullen 91

Titans defeat national champs

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Titans extended their nine-game winning streak with a 14-point victory over the current National Cup and League Champions Tolka Rovers in North Dublin on Sunday afternoon.

Maree edged out in extra time

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Maree ladies suffered a heart-breaking two-point loss in extra time to PV Falcons in a nail-biting National League basketball division one clash at the weekend.

Nine bold predictions for 2009

Tue, Dec 30, 2008

1. JOHN MCINTYRE WILL BE A BIG SUCCESS WITH THE GALWAY

It’s a sell-out at the Sportsground for Connacht v Munster Christmas clash

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

The annual Christmas fixture between Connacht and Munster promises to be another cracker when they two sides meet at the Galway Sportsground on Sunday (December 28) at 6p.

Hit the Christmas running - for GOAL

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

•Prepare yourself for the Christmas dinner by taking part in the annual Galway GOAL mile which takes place on Christmas Day.

Moycullen prepare for crucial post-Christmas period

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

An Cearnog Nua, Moycullen 56
Team Garveys, St Marys, Castleisland 69

Titans top scoring team

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

Titans have extended their winning streak with two more comprehensive victories on the road last weekend.

Pre-Christmas cheer for Galway kickboxers

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

The Black Dragon Kickboxing Club ended 2008 on a high with their end of the year promotion at the Black Box Theatre entitled "Seasons Beatings".

Close battle and intriguing individual duels made for compelling viewing

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

To prove my point, after attending the All-Ireland football finals of 2004, 2006, and 2007, it was impossible not to come away from those days feeling a bit forlorn, a smidgen despondent, and a tad empty from the whole experience.

Corofin celebrate success in style

Tue, Dec 23, 2008

2008 has been a marvellously successful year for the Corofin GAA club on the field of play, and to celebrate the club is hosting a special day of festivities on Saturday (December 27).

The day kicks off with Mass in St Colman’s Church, Corofin, at 2.30pm with Fr Oliver Hughes as chief celebrant.

Connacht keep Euro hopes alive with four try win

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Connacht 3 Rovigo 3
Connacht enter the brief Christmas break with their European ambitions still alive, a confidence boost after two bonus-point wins, and some respite to allow the worrying injury list to improve.

Connacht enter the brief Christmas break with their European ambitions still alive, a confidence boost after two bonus-point wins, and some respite to allow the worrying injury list to improve.