Three necessary improvements

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

1.The amount of ball lost in the tackle: On far too many occasions ball was turned over by Galway players. They allowed Mayo players to stop them and just physically rip the ball out of their hands. Mayo have obviously worked on their tackling, but from a Galway perspective it was most disappointing to see the likes of Finian Hanley, Paul Conroy, and others losing the ball in contact. Likewise we were blocked down on numerous occasions and that gives a great lift to the opposition. We must not allow that to happen this weekend.

Pressure mounts for Galway hurlers in winner-takes-all qualifier

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Having produced the substantial performance that was required in Ennis, an evolving Galway senior hurling outfit now head for Thurles on Saturday intent on taking the prized Cork scalp.

Mayo have the motivation to sneak past Galway on Sunday

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

My uncle worked in the pub business all his life. It’s all he really knew. I remember clearly one day as a young lad when he asked me what a pub needed to survive. I was young and innocent so I spoke of good food, passing trade, live music, a good pint of Guinness, a growing demographic in the area and some sponsorship of local teams and events. Yada, yada, ya.

Suspension-hit United must dig deep again

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

A fourth straight win over St Patrick’s Athletic is an encouraging sign for Galway United as they enter tomorrow’s Terryland Park clash with Dundalk.

Streets of Galway gets bigger

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Good news for runners and walkers still wanting to take part in this year’s Streets of Galway 8k Road Race.

Tough opener for Connacht

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Connacht face a tough opener in this season’s Magners League when they host Welsh outfit Ospreys on the weekend of September 4.

Smyth nets three titles

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

It was a great weekend for Mark Smyth, who netted three A titles at the 2009 Galway Lawn Tennis Club Championships, sponsored by Fitzgerald Grogan chartered accountants.

NUIG rowers star in Galway success at national champs

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Rowers from NUIG claimed five titles at the Irish National Rowing Championships over the weekend, including the blue riband event, the men’s senior eights.

Colga advance to last eight

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Colga FC girls u-14s have advanced to the last eight of the Irish Cup after a well-deserved 1 - 0 win over Templeogue United in Dublin.

Gilmore strikes it right at Derek Crowe Memorial

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Mass Sportskit retained the Derek Crowe Memorial 6-a-sides after they defeated 2002 winners, Classic Seven, 2-1 in last Sunday’s final.

Clean sweep for Galway ladies

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Galway ladies football ensured a clean sweep of Connacht titles with the u-16s being the latest to overcome rivals Mayo.

The Galway side enjoyed a comfortable 3-14 to 1-7 victory, and they now play the Ulster champions Donegal on the weekend of July 26.

Saturday night showdown will be defining moment for Galway

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Saturday evening in Cusack Park, Ennis will be a defining occasion for the Galway hurlers, who are completely aware that there is no margin for error. From here on in the Championship is knockout, and a doughty Clare team are willing and able to examine Galway’s resolve.

Renmore u-14s win league title

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Renmore u-14s emerged victorious in a thrilling title play-off against Cregmore in the first division. Goals from Cathal O’Regan and Evan Boyce were enough to secure the title against a gallant Cregmore. Back row (l-r): Martin Boyce (coach), Shane Sheridan, Stephen O’Connor, Cillian Greaney, James Concannon, David Lawal, David Heffernan, Aaron Doyle, Daniel Lenihan, Michael Hamilton, Eric Gannon,Terry O’Regan (coach).

Tuam Golf Club celebrates new course development

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A €500,000 re-development of Tuam Golf Club will be officially opened this weekend.

Galway ladies capture Connacht crown

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Galway ladies celebrated a successful weekend with both the seniors and juniors recording victories over Mayo to claim provincial titles.

Connacht youngsters win All Ireland crown

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Connacht won the u-13 2009 Gaynor Cup in Limerick, having progressed through the tournament unbeaten.

Grouped with Munster South and Dublin South, the advanced with 5-3 and 3-1 victories respectively to top their group and qualify for the cup finals along with the other group winners Ulster and Dublin North.

Sunderland and Fulham sign up for Umbro Cup

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

More than 50 great teams from Ireland, Britain, Europe, the US, and Mexico have already signed up for this year’s Umbro Galway Cup.

Derek Crowe Memorial set for the weekend

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The popular Derek Crowe Memorial six-a side soccer league, which is held in memory of the former Mervue Utd/Galway Utd player, takes place this Saturday and Sunday.

Griffin jumps to victory

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Ballinasloe’s Damien Griffin jumped to victory in round five of the Connaught Grand Prix League in Tubber on Saturday in a gripping six-horse jump-off.

Tuam Stars are genuine contenders for title

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Of the four championship games that I saw last weekend the best game by far with the best standard of football and fitness from both teams was Tuam Stars against Micheal Beathnach’s.

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