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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
However the elements most definitely did not impact on Salthill as they made a blistering start with a well-taken goal by young Gearoid Armstrong after only 30 seconds, and from there to the finish John Ruane’s team was chasing the game.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Their latest victory over Tyrone sees them tied at the top of division one alongside Laois before their next outing away to All Ireland champions Cork in two weeks’ time.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
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