Roscommon have the edge for third year in a row

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Roscommon 1-11
Mayo 0-10

Champion Mayo athlete opens sports psychology clinic

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

A new sports psychology clinic for elite performance is now open in Mayo.

The initiative, by Westport-based champion runner and international athlete, Robert Malseed, will focus on two main areas - improving personal performance and recovering from illness.

First official competitions of the season tee off around the county

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Balla
Padraig Martin was the winner of last weekend’s competition sponsored by Lawnmower and Tool Hire, Castlebar. He finished on 39pts, with Billy Gallagher coming home in second and Liam Ralph in third. The ladies’ competition was won by Louise McMahon on 41pts. Geraldine Kilgallon was second with Kitty O’Connor third. Breda Cleary was the ladies’ category prize winner. Next weekend’s competition is the first golfer of the year qualifier event. The Wednesday roll up will continue up to and including March 28 at 11am. The evening scrambles will commence on April 4 at 5pm and continue on each Wednesday evening throughout the summer.

Duathlon fever hits Castlebar tomorrow

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Tomorrow, Saturday March 24, will see some 300 participants take part in the third annual Harlequin Adventure Duathlon. This is a mix of running and cycling over a hilly course. There is a slight change in the course this year with no off road section, reducing the course to 34.5km instead of the 38km of last year. For those who are taking part a standard racer will do perfectly for the bike sections and your normal runners will do for all of the running sections.

Newport Town look to build for future

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Newport Town FC have moved from strength to strength following their first season back in the Mayo League after a 10 year absence. Last year their hard work fell just short of a promotional spot, a massive feat for such a small club. Eyes are firmly set on the upcoming season with new goals and challenges ahead. As new horizons approach Pat Sweeney has become player manager of the club, balancing leadership both on and off the field. The club is also on the lookout for a full time assistant manager who can work hand in hand with Sweeney to inspire the players to reach their full potential. Interest to join the club is also increasing, both locally and further afield, with the club sending out an open invitation to anyone who may be interested in training with and joining the club. Training takes place at 8pm on the Castlebar Celtic astro pitch every Thursday. All players are welcome.

Connacht back in action against southern neighbours

Fri, Mar 23, 2012

Connacht Rugby return to action on Saturday evening for the much-anticipated visit of Munster to the Galway Sportsground (7.45pm). Fresh from a three-week break for the Six Nations, both sides will be looking for a win - Munster to consolidate their top four position and Connacht to grab a rare victory over their illustrious provincial rivals in a bid to improve their league standing.

Connolly’s Mayo look to Cross’ Armagh challenge

Fri, Mar 16, 2012

The Mayo hurlers will face a long trip to Crossmaglen on Sunday afternoon where they will be looking to keep their unbeaten record intact against the Ulster men. Murt Connolly’s side followed up their win over Roscommon in Athleague on the opening day with a spirited draw against a fancied Meath side in McHale Park. The draw has kept Mayo in second place in the league table behind leaders Kildare and the 3-28 that Mayo have scored so far this year is a more than encouraging sign. The fact that Mayo managed to rack up 3-12 last weekend without Keith Higgins who was on football duty is another major plus for Connolly’s Mayo side.

The Kingdom comes calling for Mayo

Fri, Mar 16, 2012

The Mayo ladies surrendered their 100 per cent record in the Bord Gáis Energy National Football League last weekend when they were held to a 1-14 to 2-11 draw by Fermanagh. That result itself was a bit of surprise as it was the lake county’s first point in the competition having lost their previous four games. However Mayo were also down two players during one portion of the game when both midfielder Caoilfhionn Connolly and experienced midfielder Claire Eganwere both sin-binned. Cora Staunton was once again the go to person scoring eight points for Mayo, with Yvonne Byrne chipping in with 1-1.

McGrath to make the trip to the Euros

Fri, Mar 16, 2012

The continuing rise of Damien McGrath to the elite level of the game will continue this summer with the north Mayo man whistler heading the European Championships in Poland/Ukraine. McGrath has been appointed to take part in the tournament as an assistant referee which will be another high point to McGrath’s career. He has previously been involved in Champions League and Europa League games and was also involved in the action in the European u21 Championships in Denmark last year.

South Mayo cycling club aiming to be biggest in Connacht

Fri, Mar 16, 2012

Members of Western Lakes Cycling Club gathered in Inch’s Bar, Ballinrobe, recently to launch the new club website along with its calendar of events for the coming year. The main focus of the night was to launch the new look club website designed by Design West, Kiltimagh. The venture has been a great success resulting in a catchy new website containing the club’s up to date information and activities and at the same time is very user friendly.

Winter league winners decided in Castlebar

Fri, Mar 16, 2012

Balla
The season officially commenced today with the Captains’ Drive in at Balla Golf Club. The weather was perfect for the occasion, and following three fine drives from Captain Aodán MacSuibhne, Lady Captain Breege Walsh and President Mary B Prendergast. The trio then led off the scramble competition which was won by Seamus Holian, Conor Holin and Marie Cresham. It was an all female trio in second place, with Catherine McNulty, Geraldine O’Malley and Kathleen Minogue coming second.

The season officially commenced today with the Captains’ Drive in at Balla Golf Club. The weather was perfect for the occasion, and following three fine drives from Captain Aodán MacSuibhne, Lady Captain Breege Walsh and President Mary B Prendergast. The trio then led off the scramble competition which was won by Seamus Holian, Conor Holin and Marie Cresham. It was an all female trio in second place, with Catherine McNulty, Geraldine O’Malley and Kathleen Minogue coming second.

O’Connor sends champions crashing out

Fri, Mar 16, 2012

The 3,000 or so who paid into McHale Park on Wednesday evening got more than their money’s worth from this clash between the hosts and last year’s All Ireland champions. Extra time was needed by Mayo to send them into next weekend’s semi-final against Roscommon, but even getting to extra time was something that looked to be beyond Mayo in the early stages of the second half, as Galway had a number of chances to pull well ahead of Mayo, but a stream of wides from the Tribesmen eventually came back to haunt them.

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