Galway regatta on Sunday

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Galway’s oldest rowing regatta takes place on Sunday at NUIG Sports Grounds in Dangan.

Celebrating 126 years, the Galway Regatta has always boasted the best of rowing in the city, in addition to attracting top rowers from the rest of Ireland.

Portumna still on form

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

All Ireland champions Portumna maintained their efficient recent form when outwitting an improving Beagh on Sunday at Loughrea in the Galway Senior Hurling Championship.

Clarke’s double clear

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Oranmore showjumper Olive Clarke took the major prize at the weekend’s successful Claremorris Grand Prix Show.

Galway draw Kilkenny

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Galway will face red hot championship favourites Kilkenny in the semi-final of the Leinster SHC. The game takes place in Tullamore on Saturday week.

Galway u-14s face Donegal

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

The Galway Ladies Football u-14 team continue their campaign when they face Donegal on Saturday in Tubbercurry at 3pm.

KILLERERIN V ST MICHAEL’S: Sat 7pm - Tuam)

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

At 7pm on Saturday in Tuam Stadium Killererin will test the resolve of St Michael’s who put up a good showing against Caherlistrane in the first round. Killererin are not going well and they were well hammered by Milltown last weekend in the league.

NUIG V CLAREGALWAY:

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

The thing about NUIG is that you can never be sure who will turn up for them on any given Sunday.

CORTOON SHAMROCKS V ANNAGHDOWN:

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

This is most definitely the tie of the round.
Cortoon were in last year’s county final and will be disgusted if their 2009 championship campaign dies a death at this early stage.

KILKERRIN CLONBERNE V ST BRENDAN’S:

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

On Saturday at 3pm in Menlough it’s Kilkerrin Clonberne v St Brendan’s and it’s hard to imagine TV3’s audience figures for the Cork v Kerry replay being shattered by the masses at this game.

KILLANIN V BARNA:

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

The reality is that neither of these teams will be going too far in the 2009 county championship. Nevertheless that won’t stop them trying their damndest to take one more step forward at least.

Hurling nights for supporters

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

•Hurling fans will be given the chance to get closer to their heroes at the Guinness Hurling Supporters’ Nights which will take place around the country over the next six weeks.

The events will run similar to a “championship” preview format, where a panel of experts, which will include former players and local experts, will analyse previous games and the upcoming opposition’s strengths and weaknesses.

Nicky Joyce will be a loss to Galway’s cause

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

The news that Nicky Joyce has been dropped from the Galway senior football panel is a blow to his county’s chances of retaining the Connacht championship.

Galway United need to find their scoring form against visiting Drogheda

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Following six defeats in eight testing games there is no disguising the importance of Galway United’s encounter with Drogheda United at Terryland Park tomorrow.

Galway begin life in Leinster with facile win

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

This was exactly the start Galway craved for life in Leinster at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.

Super weekend of weather and football

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Most of us are not completely at ease with this glorious weather. We’re just not used to it; Give us time and we will adjust, but it takes a while.

Oughterard road race revived

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Ougterard’s most famous athlete, Mick Molloy, will have his name honoured in a revived race to take place in the lakeshore village.

Galway girls grab five-in-a-row

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Galway Ladies Football u-14 team have been crowned Connacht champions.

Cup competition for fans

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Galway United, Mervue, and Salthill Devon fans are being given a chance to travel to a FAI Ford Cup game in style. Ford will look after the transport to and from the game by supplying a Ford vehicle and chauffeur, and make sure every fan is fed and watered with a pre-match meal. There will be goody bags for every child, and one child on the trip will have the unique opportunity to deliver the match ball onto the pitch before kick-off. All fans have to do is email their name and address to [email protected] with the selected FAI Ford Cup fixture they wish to attend; whether they want to travel with their family to a home game or group of friends to an away game, and a reason why they should be brought to the game by Ford. At least two winners will be selected for every round in this year’s FAI Ford Cup

Galway riders prepare for Connacht showjumping league

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Oranmore showjumper Olive Clarke will be among the leading challengers in the next round of the National Premier Series Grand Prix league which takes centre stage at the Claremorris Show this weekend.

Muldoon enjoys a busy rugby schedule for Ireland

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Connacht’s John Muldoon is enjoying a busy schedule during the summer break.

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