Athletics news
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
It is all systems go for the Balla 10k which takes place this Saturday 24 at 7pm.
Read more ...Handball
Fri, Jul 23, 2010
Senior club specialists Ballaghaderreen took a major set in the defence of their senior softball club title when they narrowly defeated top Leinster side, Kells, in the semi-final on Monday night last at Mullingar. Kells were the only side to beat the Mayo club side in the past three years and they included Carl Browne in top class line out while Ballaghaderreen stuck with their tried and tested foursome.
Read more ...Triathlon dreams for young Westport athlete
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Most young athletes who want to improve their form tend to concentrate on one particular sport but up-and-coming Westport star Con Doherty prefers to work on the three disciplines of running, cycling, and swimming in his bid to become a professional triathlete. Having effortlessly come first in the swimming section of the inaugural Westport triathlon recently, and featuring as a winner in the first round of the Irish National League in cycling in March, he is already well on his way to achieving his dream.
Read more ...Soccer fixtures
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Saturday July 17
Welcome Inn Hotel Premier Division (7pm)
Mayo competitors claim class awards on Sligo Rally
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Ambrose Gaughan, Derek Molloy, David Carney, and Ray Fitzpatrick upheld local honour on Sunday’s Sligo Stages Rally, with both crews recording top finishes in their respective classes.
Read more ...Balla 10K diary date
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Plans have just been announced for the 18th annual Westaro mini marathon, also known as the Balla 10K. This years’ event will be held on Saturday July 24 at 7pm.
Read more ...Feast of sport last weekend
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
It was not easy to get any work done around the house last weekend because of the feast of sport on TV. I have to compliment our terrestrial TV stations for the great coverage of both football and hurling games at this time of the year. They had TV cameras covering 13 championship matches last weekend which is quite incredible.
Read more ...Mayo going for three in a row
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
While Roscommon and Sligo face each other in the senior decider, traditional rivals Mayo and Galway get proceedings underway in the minor curtain raiser in McHale Park this Sunday. Both teams have had impressive runs to the final and as always with these age old rivals, winning could come down to a bounce of the ball or even a refereeing decision.
Read more ...Bursaries open to Mayo sports clubs
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Mayo sports clubs have been invited to apply for the Texaco Sportstars Bursaries worth €5,000 each.
Launched in 2007 as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Texaco Sportstars Awards, the scheme is open to all clubs, irrespective of sporting discipline.
Read more ...Mayo ladies back in the championship
Fri, Jul 09, 2010
It is a case of kingdom come for the Mayo ladies, after they were reinstated in this year’s All Ireland senior football championship. An appeal against the decision to withdraw Mayo from the championship was lodged with the central council of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association by a number of clubs in the county despite the delegates from a majority of clubs in the county voting to withdraw the side from the championship at a county board meeting earlier this year.
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