Corinthians accept defeat

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

An excellent display by outhalf David Smith helped Old Wesley to a well deserved victory over Corinthians at Donnybrook.The home side were on top from the off. After seven minutes Wesley went in for an easy try, with the visitors back line at sixes and sevens the home side fullback Brian Doherty touched down in the corner. Smith converted same.

Bike skills event

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

West Coast Wheelers Cycling Club, with the assistance of Galway City Sports Partnership, is working to get more people in Galway city involved in physical activity. On Saturday morning, November 21st the club will hold a ‘Bike Skills’ event in Dangan, part of the club's 'Ar do Rothar/On your bike' series.

Keane believes in Corofin

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Ger Keane has been involved with Corofin football in different ways for the past 25 years or more. And next Sunday he will bring his team to O'Hara Park, Charlestown, in another big day out, where they face the home side, in their own back yard, in the Connacht club final (2pm).

It will not be easy.

Connacht defeat in women’s Interpros

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

A well fought battle between the two provinces took place last Saturday in the Sportsground, when Munster came away with the 22-0 victory. Connacht started out by conceding a penalty in the first four minutes in the game, with Niamh Briggs putting three points on the board for Munster. Within 10 minutes of this score, they also managed to score in the corner, with some poor defence by Connacht. The Connacht side managed to keep the score line of 8-0 up to half time with some great defence work by Clare Molloy, Carol Staunton, Clare Raferty and Allison Miller. Connacht were unlucky not to score a try before half time with severe pressure put on Munster’s defense.

United survive seasonal challenges to retain premier status

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Despite slipping down to eighth place on the final day of an interesting League of Ireland season, Galway United can still reflect on a year in which so many youngsters acquired top-flight experience.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

•Anthony Testa of West Coast Wheelers had a storming ride in the second round of the Kearney Cycles Connacht Mountain Bike League in Westport on Sunday when he rode to victory in the Experts’ class, beating Connacht champion Padraig Marrey (Western Lakes CC) into second place. The race was over five rounds and Testa was well ahead after three but then was passed by Marrey when his chain broke. Amazingly he sorted out the chain, set off in pursuit, and was first to cross the line two laps later, aided by Marrey having his own mechanical problems. The next round is in Derroura, outside Oughterard, on November 22.

Dubarry stay the distance

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Ballinasloe’s based footwear company Dubarry has once again teamed up with the Connacht Rugby as the official footwear supplier.

Trains for internationals

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Special trains will be running from Dublin to Galway for the upcoming soccer and rugby internationals.

The return soccer special on Saturday November 14 for the Ireland v France match will depart Dublin Heuston at 23.15hrs (11.15pm) and the return rugby special on Sunday November 14 for the Ireland v Australia match will depart Dublin Heuston at 19.15hrs (7.15pm). These trains will also serve Athenry and Ballinasloe Stations. Customers can travel to Dublin on any of the regular trains.

No respite for Moycullen in Superleague

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Moycullen face a key basketball cup fixture this weekend.

Maree notch another league win

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Maree recorded another victory in the National League, overcoming AOL Broadband Waterford before a large crowd in Oranmore on Saturday.

Wegians prepare for fourth cup quarter-final

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Galwegians, for the fourth year in succession, have secured an AIB Cup quarter-final berth following a comfortable 29 - 16 victory over UCD in Dublin on Saturday.

Medal haul for athletes

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Galway athletes took full advantage of the favourable conditions at the Athletics Ireland West Region Cross Country Championships for juvenile athletes aged under 11 to under 19 years. Hosted by Tuam Athletic Club, the championships saw a host of impressive performances from Connacht athletes. Individual titles were won by Liam Costello of Galway City Harriers in the u-11 boys, Annie Tynan Daly of Ballinasloe & District in the u-13 girls, Alanna Lally of GCH in the u-15 girls, and the Brassil sisters of Ballinasloe, Sive and Maeve, in the u17 and u-19 girls’ competitions respectively.

Swimmers shine

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Swimmers from all of Connacht and some from Munster competed over the two-day swimming festival at Leisureland, Salthill.

Kickboxing action

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Galway Black Dragon kickboxer Sean Cumiskey, who is the current IKF All Ireland and five Nations Full Contact Kickboxing Champion, will jet out to Minnesota, USA this weekend with his coach Pete Foley to challenge for the vacant IKF world lightweight title.

Portumna expects a tight game in Sunday’s hurling final

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

When people think of the Portumna hurling captain, they almost automatically associate that honour with Ollie Canning.

Corofin to meet Charlestown in Connacht final

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Corofin reached another Connacht senior football final with an impressive and professional victory over Glencar/Manorhamilton last Sunday in Tuam Stadium on a score-line of 2-13 to 0-9.

The Galway county champions struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, but they found their groove in the second period. After a Kieran Comer goal, they never looked likely to be caught by a brave but limited challenge from the Leitrim champions.

Leitir Móir take on Westport Connacht final

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The loyal football supporters of Connemara will descend on Tuam Stadium this Sunday at 2pm to see Naomh Anna Leitir Móir battle it out with a capable Westport side to see who will collect the Connacht Intermediate title.

An Spidéal fall at the final hurdle to Kiltimagh

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

An Spidéal put up a very brave effort but were defeated by a single point after extra time to Kiltimagh in Charlestown last Sunday in the Connacht Junior football final.

Three All Stars for Galway

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Beaten semi-finalists Galway received three camogie All-Stars awards.

Galway ready for hurling showpiece

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Unsurprisingly the last chapter in this year’s controversial Galway Senior Hurling Championship promises to be lively.

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