Ballinasloe returns to intermediate ranks

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

One of the best games for entertainment and end-to-end action of the entire weekend took place last Saturday in Pearse Stadium in the county Junior A replay where Ballinasloe beat Clifden 2-16 to 4-9.

Oscar Traynor resumes

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

The new Oscar Traynor season kicks off with a friendly against the Defence Forces International Squad at Eamonn Deacy Park on Tuesday October 23 (7pm).

Moycullen boosted by return of experienced duo

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Moycullen’s preparations for their second home game of the 2012/13 Superleague season received a welcome boost this week with the news that side-lined starters Salva Camps and Cian Nihill are likely to return to action on Saturday.

Mary’s advance

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

St Mary’s College, Galway, have advanced to the second round of two National Cup basketball tournaments.

On Friday at home, St Mary’s edged both the u-16 and u-19 first round draws against Belvedere College and Ard Scoil Ris. The u-16s will now enjoy another home draw against Presentation Bray in a week’s time, while the u-19s face a difficult trek to Belfast to face one of the top schools in the country, St Malachy’s.

Spaniard wins Conamara race

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Spanish runner Jaime Lobo set a new course record at the Conamara 10k in Carna on Saturday.

Galway youngsters in the medals

Thu, Oct 18, 2012

Galway kickboxers were once again on the winning podium at the IKF Junior National Kickboxing Championships in Kilkenny on Sunday.

Elwood says Heineken Cup opener is a must-win for Connacht

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Greater expectations surround Connacht’s second Heineken Cup campaign which begins on Saturday with a return visit to Italian newcomers Zebre.

Tuam Stars favoured to win first title since 1994

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

This Sunday there is a county senior football final to be savoured and anticipated.

Carna-Caiseal are county champions at last

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

In October 2005 Carna-Caiseal were relegated to intermediate football, a short week after losing the county senior final to Salthill. It has taken the club seven long years, but eventually after Trojan efforts, they finally received their reward last Sunday when they defeated Athenry in the intermediate county final at Pearse Stadium by 2-13 to 0-7 to regain their senior status.

Gort and Portumna are favourites

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

The county hurling championship really heats up this weekend with the last eight teams standing in action, and two attractive double headers down for decision.

Salthill and Corofin renew rivalry in minor final

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Salthill-Knocknacarra and Corofin will face each other again this year in the county minor final which is fixed for Sunday (2pm) in Pearse Stadium.

In last year's minor decider Salthill had a comprehensive victory and Brian Murphy's young Corofin charges will not want to suffer two consecutive county final defeats to the same opposition.

Euro bronze for Oughterard boxer

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Oughterard’s Kieran Molloy, winner of a bronze medal at the recent European Champions in Anapa, Russia. Molloy, who is the Irish champion at 56 kilos, defeated the Israeli and Ukrainian champions to win bronze. Molloy fights out of the successful Oughterard Boxing Club, which also currently boasts five Irish champions. Photo: Tom Broderick

Galway’s soccer clubs must now join forces on way forward

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Galway should only have one representative team in the Aitricity League of Ireland, according to a report commissioned by the FAI.

Moycullen look to up the tempo on Saturday

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Moycullen basketball have little time to brood after a tough Superleague loss away in Dublin as they prepare for a match with league and cup champions UL Eagles on Saturday night in Limerick.

Connacht’s emotional Heineken Cup odyssey makes compelling viewing

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

As Connacht head into their second year of Heineken Cup rugby this weekend, a special documentary on last year’s emotional first journey into Europe’s elite competition is compulsive viewing.

Corinthians grab another bonus-point win

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Corinthians’ perfect start to this season’s Ulster Bank League continued with another bonus-point win when they overcame Queen’s University by 28-27 in Saturday’s division 2A clash.

Wegians open league account

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Galwegians opened their Ulster Bank League division 2A account with a three-try victory over Bective Rangers at Crowley Park on Saturday.

Wegians enjoyed a great start off when, after six minutes, fullback Darragh Leader bamboozled the cover to score under the posts, with outhalf Dave Clarke adding the extras for a 7-0 lead.

Elwood says ‘ time is right’ to step aside

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

After 25 years of “living and breathing” Connacht Rugby, coach Eric Elwood has said it is time for a change.

Connacht head to Belfast after emphatic win

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Ravenhill has rarely been a happy hunting ground for Connacht Rugby - their last victory was in 1960 - and Connacht head to Belfast for tomorrow evening’s fixture on the back of Eric Elwood’s decision to step down at the end of the season.

Connacht could be forgiven for being a little unsettled, but they will find an unbeaten Ulster side, in their first home match since Nevin Spence’s tragic death, in uncompromising form.

Galway hurlers taken out by Kilkenny juggernaut

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

After Mayo were beaten by Donegal in this year's All-Ireland football final, many Galwegians were able and quick to point out that it was Mayo's sixth All-Ireland final defeat since 1989. Six finals, (and one draw), and yet no victory.

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