Castlegar face Kiltormer in replay on Monday

Thu, May 03, 2012

Castlegar and Kiltormer will renew acquaintance in the county hurling championship next Monday in Athenry at 6.30pm.

Ray Rooney Memorial winners

Thu, May 03, 2012

In a repeat of last year’s final, Al Waterson and Pat Dillon overcame the spirited challenge of Donal Hegarty and Joe Higgins in the annual Ray Rooney Memorial doubles event at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club at the weekend.

Colga’s title defence opens brightly

Thu, May 03, 2012

Colga Ladies began their defence of the Galway & District League Ladies premier league title with an emphatic 8 - 0 victory over Oranbay 90 at a wet and windy Kilcornan.

golf results

Thu, May 03, 2012

Galway Bay Golf Club: Men’s stableford, Richard Noonan (14) 40; Joe Donoghue (15) 36; Ross Malone (15) 34.

Connacht seek another best-place finish against semi-final hopefuls

Thu, May 03, 2012

Connacht Rugby bring down the curtain on their most exciting season since the game went professional when they travel to Glasgow for the final RaboDirect Pro 12 fixture.

New CEO’s goal is to make Connacht ‘a leading European side’

Thu, May 03, 2012

As Connacht enters a second year of Heineken Cup rugby, the new man at the administrative helm will be former cricket trouble-shooter Tom Sears.

The 43-years-old former English journalist turned sports administrator has been appointed to replace CEO Gerry Kelly, who retires after 13 years. Tom Sears will take up his new post in July after two years as CEO of Cricket Kenya.

Connacht set to build on another Heineken Cup

Thu, May 03, 2012

Connacht’s new-found confidence, both on and off the field, received the best fillip on Sunday with Leinster’s victory over Clermont Avergne guaranteeing Eric Elwood’s team Heineken Cup rugby for a second successive year.

Wegians look to rebuild with promising youngsters

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

After surviving a few close shaves in recent years, Galwegians finally found themselves relegated from the All-Ireland League division 1B on a dramatic final day in this season’s campaign.

Last-gasp kick gives Connacht a third win on the trot

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

After notching three successive wins on the trot - their first in nine seasons - Connacht have been assessing their injury concerns during this week’s rest from action.

Wins for Galway kickboxers

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Ten-years-old Alex Fitzpatrick from Tuam and experienced campaigner Gary Manogue from Castlepark were winners at an international kickboxing tournament in Ramelton, Donegal, on Saturday.

Coláiste Iognáid wins trophy for top rowing school

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Rowers from Colaiste Iognaid were the overall winners at this year’s Irish Schools Championship Regatta Regatta.

Jes crews won three finals and gained a number of place medals in hard-fought racing at the National Rowing Centre in Cork.

NUIG Ladies win basketball intervarsities

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

NUIG Ladies basketball are celebrating their recent success at the recent All-Ireland Intervarsity Championships.

Laser wins Connacht title

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Laser Swimming Club is celebrating its recent award as Connacht Club of the Year 2012.

Galway Garda win All Ireland title for a second year in a row

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Garda (Galway) 0-16
Mountjoy Prison Officers (Dublin) 0-07

Impressive St James annex West Board u-21 title

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

An impressive and well coached St James u-21 outfit was too strong for Salthill-Knocknacarra on Sunday in Pearse Stadium in the West Board County u-21 A final.

Hurling family day

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A special family day to celebate hurling will be held at Athenry Stadium in Galway on June 9.

Hurlers come good with win over Dublin

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

It was a good afternoon’s work for the Galway hurlers in O’Moore Park in Portlaoise on Saturday as they saw off Dublin by 4-21 to 0-19 in the division 1A relegation replay.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

• Bearna Basketball Club annual 5K family fun run is being held on Sunday April 22 at 11.30am from Bearna National School, in support of the club and local charities. Everyone welcome.

•Some 200 children turned out for the Rahoon Newcastle Open Day which took place on Saturday. Juvenile training takes place in Tonabrucky -u-6, u-8 and u-10 training is at 6,0pm on Wednesday and Friday, and u-12 at 6.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

2012 hurling championship kicks off

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

It does not seem too long ago that Gort and captain Andy Coen claimed the county cup, but this weekend the 2012 chase for glory commences.

Joyce omitted from Galway football panel

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

There was some surprise in Galway football circles yesterday with the news that Killererin star Nicky Joyce is not on the panel for the upcoming Connacht football championship.

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