Kilkenny see off strong Galway challenge

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

The Kilkenny hurlers showed great composure and resolve when defeating Galway by four points in a thrilling Leinster semi-final at Tullamore on Saturday evening.

Neither Galway nor Clare excited with draw

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

Galway and Clare will play each other in phase two of the hurling championship qualifiers after the sides gallantly lost to Kilkenny and Tipperary respectively.

Golf results

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

•Galway Golf Club: Galway Senior Scratch Cup, Played in testing blustery conditions, Aaron O’Callaghan (+1 Douglas G C) came from three shots behind to tie with the first-round leader Stephen Healy (+1 Claremorris GC) on 146. Stephen Healy went on to win the title on the third tie hole. They were followed on the scoresheet by Thomas O’Connor (Scr Athlone GC ) 148, Damien Coyne (1 Galway GC), and Mark Rowe (2 Athlone GC ). John Greene (1 Carlow GC) won the 1st nett on 150, while the 1st 18 gross was won by Joe Lyons

Time for Galway to deliver a significant championship display

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Suddenly the Leinster hurling championship is full of interesting possibilities again. On Saturday evening in O’Connor Park this semi-final between Galway and Kilkenny promises to be revealing.

Train to Tullamore

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Iarnród Éireann will run a special train for Saturday’s Leinster hurling semi-final at Tullamore, departing Galway at 4.05pm, serving Athenry at 4.15pm, Woodlawn at 4.30pm, and Ballinasloe at 4.45pm, arriving in Tullamore at 5.30pm. The return train departs Tullamore Station at 9.15pm.

Farrell hosts Legends Tour

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Galway hurling fans will get a rare incite into the sport by Galway hurling legend and Sunday Game panellist Cyril Farrell.

Kilkenny will not want Galway to reign on their patch

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Galway and Antrim may have been allowed into the Leinster championship, but the Tribesmen need not expect a warm welcome from Kilkenny on Saturday evening.

Countdown begins for Streets of Galway 8km

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

A Galwayman is set to establish a personal record for athletics in Galway when this year’s Future Streets of Galway is held on August 8.

United head to Tallagh with renewed optimism

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Heartened by an emphatic 3- 0 FAI Cup success over Finn Harps, Galway United will be seeking to enter the mid season break on a positive note by taking something from Saturday’s premier league clash with Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.

Connacht can qualify for Europe through the back door

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Connacht can now qualify for the Heineken Cup through a new “back door” system which gives the country of the tournament winners an extra place.

New Connacht prop

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Connacht rugby has signed one of three vacant positions for next season, prop Jamie Hagan.

Solstice 10k at Annaghdown

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

IThe AAI sanctioned Annaghdown Summer Solstice 10k takes place on Sunday.

Golf results

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Galway Golf Club: 18 hole singles v par (Saturday), Brian Quilty (13) Athlone 4up; John Molloy (17) 3up; Gross, Eddie McCormack (-2) -1 down; Mark Mellett (9) 3up; Tony Gill (15) 2up; Tom Neacy (20) 2up; Peter Coyne (12) 2up; Noel Corbett (9) Ballinronbe 2up. 18 hole singles stableford (Monday), Dara Coyne (14) 39; Michael Hennelly (4) 37; Gross, Paul Daly (3) 28; Jackie Carroll (16) 37; Patrick O’Toole (16) 35. Ladies open fourball 18 hole stableford, Therese Kennedy (12), Aine Binchy (16) 42; Una Grant (19), Michelle O’Sullivan (N West GC) 41; Ronnie Keenan (16), Jean Hughes (17) 41 ; Pat Dooley (22), Maeve O’Connor (23) 41; Raymonde Standun (18), Anne Joyce (21) 41.

Cortoon and St Michael’s crash out of the championship

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Joining them in the early shower department are Killanin, Kilkerrin/Clonberne, and NUIG.

Tragic loss for Coleman family

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Everybody involved in GAA circles in the county was shocked and saddened to hear on Monday the tragic news of the death of Ann Coleman from Abbeyknockmoy and her husband Joe O’Connell from Kerry in a car crash outside Chicago last Sunday night.

All Ireland final for Galway girls

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The Galway Ladies u-14 Gaelic football team will take centre stage in two weeks having reached the first All Ireland final of the season.

Football academy in Tuam

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Former county minor manager Ned Burns is co-ordinating a three-day football camp at St Jarlath’s College, Tuam next Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 1.30 am each day.

Mellows hosts Dungarvan

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The GAA Féile na nGael tournament takes place in Offaly/Laois this weekend, from June 19 to 21. This year, city club Liam Mellows will be hosting Dungarvan of Waterford for the weekend, with a number of tournament games taking place within Galway.