Portumna fall short against Ballyhale in All-Ireland final

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Nothing lasts for ever and we know that all good things come to an end. And it did for Portuma yesterday.

No excuses in the Portumna camp

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

“We have no excuses. We did not cut down the spaces as we would have wanted to. There are no recriminations here and perhaps we were a little leg weary. We were beaten by a better team today and sometimes you have to accept that you are beaten by a better team and I believe that we were today. The better team always wins the game and that’s how it ended today.”

Hurlers must return to winning ways against Offaly

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

This Saturday the Galway hurlers taken on Offaly at 2.30pm in Pearse Stadium. With a game against Kilkenny away on Sunday week, this is a must-win game for Galway if they are to reach the league final.

Tyrone will test Galway

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Galway footballers will have to improve enormously on the wretched and pitiful second-half display they produced against Kerry last weekend if they are to get anything out of their joust with Tyrone in Tuam this Sunday (2.30pm) .Based on last weekend, one side appears to be on an upward graph and the other on a downward spiral.

Connor can expect a tough Sligo reception

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Galway United have encountered plenty of bother at the Showgrounds, and Saturday's contest against Sligo Rovers promises to be particularly revealing.

Mervue look for first win tomorrow

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Galway’s two representatives in the Airtricity first division, Salthill Devon and Mervue United, will be hoping for better results in tomorrow’s third round.

Salthill Devon, 2-0 losers to Finn Harps last weekend, face another difficult assignment away to Shelbourne, while Mervue, who went down to Athlone Town by 1 - 0, enjoy a home tie with Wexford Youths

Greenfields ready for cup final challenge

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Greenfields are hoping to make club history when they line out against Catholic Institute of Limerick in this year’s Irish Trophy final at the National Hockey Stadium in Belfield on Sunday (1.30pm).

Olympic boxers claim 15 titles

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Galway’s Olympic Boxing Club s celebrating it success at the Connacht boys and youth boxing championship held in Westport with 15 youngsters claiming titles.

In the most successful haul by any club in the province, highlights of the championship included a blistering display by James Cleary at 36kg who stopped his opponent in the first round, while Frankie Cleary defeated last year's All-Ireland champion Jamie Conroy of Mayo in a convincing points victory.

St Mary’s crowned All Ireland champions

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

St Mary's College is once again flying the flag for Galway football after winning this year’s UMBRO FAI Schools Senior Cup final.

Ladies grab late win

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Galway Ladies remain top of the National Football League division one after five rounds, maintaining their course for a place in the semi-finals.

Last weekend their unbeaten run continued with a one-point victory over Laois in Ballinasloe (2-12 to 2-11) despite a shakey opening half.

Maree top Tolka in overtime thriller

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

Maree have advanced to the semi-finals in what is becoming a remarkable first season in the men’s basketball National League.

SPORTS SHORTS SPORTS SHORTS SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Mar 18, 2010

•The annual Salthill-Knocknacarra Juvenile Hurling table quiz takes place in Sheridan’s bar, Knocknacarra on March 25 at 8pm. Tables of four cost €40 with prizes for first, second and third places. There will be a raffle on the night and finger food will be provided. All monies will go directly to the Salthill Knocknacarra juvenile hurling fund to assist with travel expenses, the provision of team gear, and the general running of the juvenile hurling club.

Portumna edge closer to making history

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Winning one club All-Ireland title is tough. They are not easy to win. If they were, everyone would do so, which makes Portumna’s quest for an unprecedented three-in-a-row all the more remarkable.

Word has it that Cha Fitzpatrick is back to his best

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

If Kilkenny and Tipperary were the two teams most neutrals wanted to see in last year’s All-Ireland final, Ballyhale Shamrocks and Portumna are the two everyone wanted for a club final appearance.

I think this will settle the argument as to who is currently the greatest club team. Both these sides can set records on St Patrick's Day - a victory for the Shamrocks over the current champions would see them rise above Birr in the roll of honours list with five titles. On the other hand, if Portumna land the spoils, they will be the first team to achieve a three-in-a-row at club level.

Captain Smith ready to let Portumna’s hurling do the talking

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Talking to Portumna captain Leo Smith is like charging a mobile phone.

VIEW FROM INSIDE THE COUNTY

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

1. Critical battle areas
The big question is how will Ballyhale hold Joe Canning and Damien Hayes? And likewise can Portumna keep the influence of Henry Shefflin in check?

The big question is how will Ballyhale hold Joe Canning and Damien Hayes? And likewise can Portumna keep the influence of Henry Shefflin in check?

NEUTRAL VIEW FROM OUTSIDE THE COUNTY:

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

1. Critical battle areas:
The Ballyhale backs against the Portumna forward line. Can Ballyhale hold firm at the back? I expect the Shamrock management team to come up with a plan to try to cut off space at the back. They will not allow, or they will hope not to allow, the Portumna forwards the space they had last year.

VIEW FROM LEINSTER

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

1. Critical battle areas:
Whichever team stops the opposition will win and, in order to do that, you need to starve them of possession. That is why I expect the midfield and who is on top in that area to decide the game.

Connor era opens in Terryland

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Premier League football makes a welcome return to Terryland Park tomorrow night when Galway United host Bray Wanderers.

Defeated by an improving St Patrick's Athletic on the opening night of the season, Galway will be anxious to pocket the spoils against a young Bray outfit.

It’s All Ireland Day for St Mary’s

Thu, Mar 11, 2010

Galway will be hoping their fine tradition in schools’ soccer continues today when St Mary’s face Salesian College, Celbridge, in the 2010 FAIS Irish Senior A Cup final in Flancare Park, Longford Town (1pm).

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