Hurlers look for first win against Royals
Fri, Mar 08, 2013
The Mayo senior hurlers travel to Trim on Sunday afternoon to face Meath in the second round of the National Hurling League Division 2B. The two teams had contrasting fortunes in round one of the competition with Mayo just earning a draw against Roscommon, in a match they should have won, and with Meath defeating title contenders Down in Newry. Meath also hosted Christy Ring Cup winners London last weekend and were convincing winners on a score line of 2-17 to 1-11.
Read more ...Club championship draw sets up exciting summer
Fri, Mar 08, 2013
The meeting room of Elverys McHale Park was the setting for Monday’s draw for this year’s Mayo football club championships. A cold Monday night in early March is a long way from the white-heat of battle that will be engaged in by the 16 teams in the senior, intermediate, and junior B championships with 24 teams going to battle for the junior crown come summer time.
Read more ...All Set for Mayo Stages Rally 2013
Fri, Mar 08, 2013
The last nuts and bolts are being tightened on rally cars, race suits and helmets are being dusted down for the weekend. The final countdown to the Hotel Ballina and Kennedy Motors Mayo Stages Rally 2013 is under way before the high-octane action takes place this weekend. With competitors arriving from this afternoon, the first task for the drivers and co-drivers after signing-on to the event on Saturday morning will be to drive the route and take pacenotes, before their cars go into scrutineering for the final checks, before being locked away until the start.
The ceremonial start will take place on Pearse Street, Ballina, from 7pm until 9pm, with the leading drivers and local drivers having their cars on show for the public. The street will be closed to traffic from 6pm onwards and there will be open air entertainment and music on the street throughout the evening.
Read more ...Newry road trip to pose serious test to Mayo men
Fri, Mar 08, 2013
Mayo will make the long round trip to Newry on Saturday night looking to take home two points from the second of their triple header of Saturday night games on the run. The two points will be vital in Mayo’s quest to keep their heads above the pack as the league turns into its final four game stand from Saturday night on.
Read more ...Gerald’s looking for famous fifth title
Fri, Mar 08, 2013
There is no more imposing name in college football than that of St Jarlath’s College, Tuam. The most famous nursery of schools’ football in the country has 48 Connacht Colleges title to its name, dating back to 1932, from its first right up to the last two championships. In the process of collecting those 48 titles Jarlath’s has also put 12 Hogan Cups on the sideboard, establishing it as the best of the best in schools’ football.
Read more ...Connacht say farewell to backs coach Millard
Fri, Mar 08, 2013
Connacht backs coach Billy Millard has confirmed he will be leaving the province at the end of the season. Millard, in his second season with Connacht, is taking up a position in the United States where his partner lives.
Read more ...Young Pugilists take to scales
Fri, Mar 08, 2013
The younger pugilists in Connacht boxing will have the opportunity to qualify for the National Championships this weekend on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10 in Foxford Sports and Leisure Centre. Following a very successful Boy 4, Youth 1, Youth 2 Championships in the same venue and again hosted by the Knockmore Boxing Club the Boy 1, 2, 3 and under 18 Girls and Boys will take to the scales at 9am and the first boxers will step between the ropes at noon. A large entry is expected into these championships from the 47 clubs throughout the province and the finals will be held in Oughterard on Saturday March 16 commencing at 10 am.
Read more ...Mayo Ladies launch fundraising drive
Fri, Mar 08, 2013
As part of their main fundraising initiative for 2013, Mayo Ladies GAA are teaming up with the Carers’ Association of Ireland. Last week both groups came together in Breaffy House Hotel to launch their Together For Carers St Patrick’s Day Campaign. A ribbon specially designed for St Patrick’s Day will be on sale all over Mayo in various retail outlets, workplaces and street corners up until March 17. Each ribbon costs €2 with proceeds being split equally between the Mayo Ladies and the Carers’ Association. Mayo Ladies chairperson Liam Costigan said: “The Mayo Ladies County Board are delighted to announce their partnership with the Carers Association of Ireland. Volunteerism is a value promoted and encouraged by both associations. Currently there are 28 ladies’ clubs in Mayo. We deeply appreciate the effort that volunteers put into training all club grades from under eight to senior in addition to huge commitment given by people to training our county teams.
Read more ...Mayo League Soccer Fixtures
Fri, Mar 08, 2013
Sunday March 10
Connacht Junior Cup Round 5 (At 2pm)
Mayo GAA Fixtures
Fri, Mar 08, 2013
Saturday March 9
North Mayo Sweeney Cup Group B (At 4.30pm)
Grand finals and Captain’s Drive-Ins take centre stage
Fri, Mar 08, 2013
Balla
Stephen Jennings won last weekend’s stableford competition with a 36pts, with Mick Mellet in second and Brian Fallon in third. The ladies’ competition was won by Breda Cleary on 35pts, Margaret Walsh came second and Louise McMahon third. The final standings in the Winter League saw Jimmy Sheridan and Breege Moran take the win on 548pts. Chris Mannion and Tim Evans came second with John O’Connor and Nora Gibbons third. The individual men’s prize went to Mick Mellet on 36pts with Breege Moran the individual ladies’ winner on 290pts.
