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.

Portumna expected to advance to another All Ireland final

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

This Sunday at Parnell Park in Dublin ( 2.30pm) Portumna hurlers will face Dunloy (Antrim) in the All-Ireland semi-final.

Portuma are the hottest of favourites for the game and anything less than a solid Portumna victory would be a massive shock to the entire GAA world.

McIntyre urges a clinical approach to Walsh Cup final

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Following their narrow 1-22 to 2-16 win over Offaly at O’Connor Park last weekend, the Galway hurlers take on Dublin in the Walsh Cup final this Sunday at Parnell Park in Dublin (12.45pm).

Moycullen host big guns in Superleague action

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Moycullen are hoping for strong home support this weekend when they return to Superleague basketball action and face two big games in two days.

In what is expected to be tough weekend, Moycullen face play-off contenders DCU Saints from Dublin on Saturday, and then defending league champions UCC Demons from Cork on Sunday. NUIG will host Saturday’s game at 6pm, while the clash with Demons takes place the following day in Calasanctius College in Oranmore at 4pm. The game was to have taken place in Leitir Mor at 2pm, but due to a double-booking, Calasanctius has made its gym available at short notice.

Hession sprints to another Irish title

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Olympic athlete Paul Hession was back in action last weekend at the Woodie’s DIY Senior Irish Championships in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, posting a winning time in the 60m sprint.

Maree 8k run

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Maree will host an 8k run and community 5k fun walk on Saturday with funds raised being used to improve sporting facilities in the Maree and Oranmore areas.

Craughwell celebrates Cawley’s Gold Cup win

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Craughwell jockey Alain Cawley was celebrating the biggest win of his racing career when he steered Joncol home to claim the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown at the weekend.

Opening win gives Galway heart as they head to Dublin

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Having started the new season with a victory over Kerry, Galway Ladies now turn their attention to last year’s All Ireland finalists Dublin.

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