Tiebreak heartache for handballers
Galway handballers missed out on All Ireland finals after heartbreaking defeats in tiebreakers. One more point was all Martin Mulkerrins needed to progress to this year's final. Having won the first game, he was 20-13 ahead in the second, but Westmeath's reigning three-in-a-row champion hit his purple patch just at the right time, defended match point twice, and produced some irretrievable serving to take the second 21-20. Robbie McCarty went on to win on a 11-21, 21-20, 21-11 scoreline. There was no joy either for Michael Breathnach's Ciana Ní Churraoin in the ladies' senior semi final, losing out in the tiebreaker to Limerick's Martina McMahon.
Freeman named on Irish panel
Paul Freeman of Moycullen Basketball has been named in the panel of 20 players for the Irish Senior men’s basketball team. The squad, which is preparing for 2018 Small Nations Tournament, is headed by coach Pete Strickland, with Galwayman Tom O'Malley as team manager. A secondary school teacher, O'Malley has a wealth of experience at all levels of basketball, having coached St Joseph's College 'The Bish' Galway, for many years, in addition to having coached the Irish U16 and U18 men's basketball team.
Connacht Clan table quiz
Connacht Clan, the official Connacht Rugby supporters' club, is holding its annual table quiz in Murty Rabbittes this evening (Thursday ) from 8.30pm. Galway Bay FM will be broadcasting live from Murty's from 6pm to 7pm before the action begins with a host of spot prizes up for grabs.
All proceeds go to Ability West, which provides high quality services and supports to some 500 children and adults with intellectual disability.
