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Fifth class pupils at Claddagh NS are issuing an appeal to find competitors for their Olympic handball team. According to the children, very few schools are involved in this sport which is described as a cross between basketball and soccer, and they are urging new schools to become involved and, if necessary, they are welcome to practice with Claddagh NS in their court.

Galway United are running the Galway United Golf Classic at Cregmore Park Golf Club on Friday May 27 and Saturday May 28, and are hoping to build upon the success of previous years.

Galway hurling fans can look forward to another open day with the county’s senior hurlers on May 28 in Kenny Park.

A horse bred in Johnstown, Co Kilkenny, recently competed at one of the top international equestrian competitions in the world.

County secretary Ned Quinn calls for change in match announcements at Croker.

June 4 sees the return of Tri-Burgh to Louisburgh. With more than 200 competitors it is sure to be a great day for all. Building on the success of the 2010 event organiser Robert Henaghan has expanded the appeal of the race by adding a sprint option so people can take part as individuals or teams over the two distances; Olympic or sprint. The distances include a swim (1500/750m) bike (40/20km) and finally run (10/5km). Full details of the course are available on www.triburgh.ie

A grooming demonstration in Claremorris showgrounds will take place on May 7 from noon to 4pm.

The Marble City Cycler’s will host this year’s Time Trial League which will start on Thursday, May 5 and finish on June 9. The cycling league will run every Thursday evening.

Join the Enable Ireland marathon teams this autumn and participate in three of the world’s leading marathon routes. Why not join the fastest marathon course in the world in Berlin on September 25, or enjoy live bands and music as you jog through Chicago on October 9. For the ultimate New York experience, finish the race in the iconic Central Park on November 6.

The Race2Glory was recently launched by Irish running legend and Olympian Catherina McKiernan in the Park Hotel, Kiltimagh. The inaugural 40 kilometre multi-sport adventure race takes place in Kiltimagh on Saturday July 16, incorporating a 10 kilometre mountain run, 23 kilometre cycle, and a seven kilometre river run. Kiltimagh provides an ideal setting for such an event, with the capabilities of its natural amenities to facilitate a multi-sport adventure race and a history of athletic success; as it was home to 1924 Olympian runner Sean Lavan.