Galway footballers lose out to Mayo in FBD final

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Galway will more than likely have to wait until the last Sunday in June in a probable Connacht semi-final in McHale Park in order to try to defeat Mayo in a senior competitive game in 2010.

Donnellan hopeful Corofin can get back to Croke Park

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Twelve years ago in February 1998 Corofin footballers travelled up to Donegal as underdogs to take on Joe Brolly and Dungiven in the All-Ireland club semi-final.

McIntyre urges hurling fans to get behind Galway on Sunday

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

The Galway hurlers will take on Waterford at 2.30pm this Sunday at Pearse Stadium. It is the first time these two teams have met since the Déise sensationally snatched victory when a Galway win looked in the bag last summer in the All-Ireland quarter final.

Hull’s Irish internationals set to take on Galway United tomorrow

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

With the League of Ireland season now only a week away, Galway United’s preparations are drawing to a close, and tomorrow’s Terryland Park friendly with Hull City offers an ideal opportunity to assess how that process is going.

Galway’s last international hails Cunningham’s Irish selection

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

For the first time in nearly 30 years a Galway soccer player looks set to gain an international cap for Ireland.

Salthill u-21s hit St Michael’s for four

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Last Sunday morning fog and frost covered Salthill’s home pitch where they took on St Michael’s in an eagerly-awaited first round of the county u-21 championship.

NUIG launch Fitzgibbon Cup finals

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

The Ulster Bank Fitzgibbon Cup, the highlight of the Higher Education hurling season, was officially launched this week at host venue NUI Galway by GAA stars, left to right, Finian Coone, John Lee, and Cormac O'Donovan.

Connacht claim first away points in joust with Magners League leaders

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

The transformation is not yet complete, but Connacht came as close as they could against the Ospreys in Liberty Stadium on Sunday.

For a brief moment, four minutes from time, Connacht looked poised to stage the surprise of the weekend, defy the odds against the most expensively assembled Welsh side, and maintain the winning momentum achieved in the Amlin Challenge Cup.

No respite for Galway rugby clubs

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

It was a poor weekend for Galway rugby clubs with all three recording losses in the AIB League.

Galway Ladies maintain unbeaten league run

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Galway Ladies are continuing their fine start to this season’s Bord Gáis Energy National Ladies Football League.

Galway host European indoor hockey

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

European indoor hockey comes to Ireland for the first time this weekend when Galway host the Club Champions Challenge 2010.

Moycullen host in-form Elks in final home fixture

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Moycullen basketball host their last home game of this season’s Superleague on Saturday (8pm) when Ulster Elks visit the NUIG Kingfisher Gym.

After a heartbreaking loss by two points away to UCD/Marian last weekend, Moycullen will be keen to grab the points in this final home fixture. Elks, after atune.

Maree secure crucial away win

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Maree travel to Dubliner to face Tolka Rovers on Saturday evening (8pm) eager to maintain their momentum towards a play-off place.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

•Galway-born golfer Alison Walshe, who recently decided to represent Ireland, has received a grant from the Team Ireland Golf Trust. Walshe, who was born in Galway but grew up in Massachesetts after her family emigrated when she was four, was one of four golfers who received of €20,000 from grants totaling €217,000 for 17 aspiring golfers. Walshe (24) recently declared she would represent Ireland in the Solheim Cup - women's golf version of the Ryder Cup.

Corofin have it all to do against Antrim’s St Gall’s

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Corofin have been down this road a few times before, and they will know they face a stiff test against Antrim champions St Gall’s on Sunday at Parnell Park (2.30pm) if they are to advance to the All-Ireland club final on St Patrick’s Day.

Supermac’s renews hurling sponsorship

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

As the National Hurling League gets under way, Galway has been boosted with its long-time sponsor Supermac’s agreeing to continue its financial support for another two years.

Portumna return to training to prepare for a third successive All Ireland decider

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Portumna’s greatness has long been confirmed, but Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final success at Parnell Park offered another reminder of their ability to deal with an awkward situation.

Galway face Mayo in FBD final with renewed confidence

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

This Sunday Galway football manager Joe Kernan will find himself back on the sidelines in McHale Park, Castlebar, facing Mayo and John O’ Mahony in the FBD league final only two weeks after his team suffered a humiliating defeat in the first round of the national football league to the same outfit.