Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh to MC hurling fundraiser

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Legendary GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh will be the guest MC for a special Galway hurling fundraiser next month.

Meehan and Armstrong back in club action

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Positive news on the injury front for Galway football was the return last weekend of Michael Meehan and Seán Armstrong for their respective clubs in the county league.

Meehan has been out for a long time with an ongoing and serious ankle injury, and it was a big boost for everyone who loves football in the county to hear he was able to hit a few points and get back into some competitive action with Caltra last weekend.

Muldoon’s try could prove a life-saver

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Galwegians complete their Ulster Bank League season on Saturday still unsure whether they have done enough to retain their division 1B status.

The went a long way to achieving it last weekend with a dramatic and late 20 - 17 win over Buccaneeers, but they head to Ballynahinch knowing a they will need at least a bonus point to ensure their safety without relying on results elsewhere.

Connacht Squash makes the breakthrough

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

History was made in Cork last weekend when, after 34 years of trying, the Connacht Squash men’s team finally got their hands of the Irish Squash interprovincial title.

Corinthians try feast

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Corinthians competed their season in fine style away to Instonians on Saturday with a massive 66-30 victory that ensured a fourth place finish in division 2A.

Do or die for Galway hurlers on Saturday

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

The Galway senior hurlers must go back to the well this Saturday and produce a big performance when they face Dublin at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise, (4pm) in their relegation play-off.

Galway youngsters clash in local Airtricity derby

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

While the Airtricity League season is only a month old, there is no disguising the importance of tomorrow's Deacy Park derby between SD Galway and Mervue United.

Be bowled over by Ireland cricket legend on Saturday

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Ireland’s cricketing legend, all-rounder Trent Johnston is coming to Galway to visit the county club on Saturday between 12 and 1:30pm.

Johnston will be at the County Galway Cricket Club's ground at Lydican near Galway Airport, and will greet and sign autographs. He will bring with him the ICC World Twenty20 qualifying trophy, which Ireland won last month by defeating Afghanistan in the final in Dubai where Johnston broke into the top 20 rated bowlers in the world in this form of cricket. T20, or 20 overs per side cricket, is the shortest, fastest and, some say, the most exciting form of cricket played internationally.

Tributes continue for Eamon Deacy

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

An Aston Villa Legends XI will play a combined Galway/West United XI at the official opening of Deacy Park in the autumn.

Incentives remain for Connacht clubs in derby clash

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Galwegians and Buccaneers renew rivalry on Saturday in a crucial fixture for both sides in this season’s Ulster Bank League division 1B.

Late penalty snatches promotion from footballers

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

If you like sporting drama, then Pearse Stadium was the place to be last Sunday afternoon.

Onwards and upwards for Galway footballers

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Galway corner back Kieran McGrath had more reason than most to be disappointed with how Kildare pinched promotion from Alan Mulholland’s team last Sunday afternoon.

Galway Ladies prepare for semis

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Galway Ladies Football are preparing for a big clash with Clare in the National League semi-finals.

Galway riders to the fore in Ras Conamara

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Ray O’Shaughnessy of Cuchulainn CC claimed this year’s victory, denying Galway’s Derek Joyce in the third annual Ras Connemara and Gerry Clancy Memorial Cup.

Rahoon Newcastle registration day

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Rahoon Newcastle Hurling club will host its annual Open Day for registration on Saturday from 3pm to 5pm at the club grounds in Tonabrucky.

Commnity Games finals

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

The first weekend of the HSE Connaught Community Games team finals will take place on Saturday. Hosted by Mayo Community Games, the headquarters will be Davitt College Castlebar, where several hundred competitors will gather for badminton, chess, draughts, handball, indoor soccer and table tennis deciders. All competitions will commence at 11am.

Elwood expects a full house to welcome Heineken Cup semi-finalists to the Sportsground

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Heineken Cup semi-finalists Ulster visit Galway on Saturday (5.15pm) and Connacht Rugby coach Eric Elwood hopes the Sportsground faithful will give the visitors a suitable welcome in this final interprovincial of the season.

Galway hurlers must beat Dublin to avoid relegation

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

The Galway hurlers head to Tullamore this Sunday to take on Dublin (2.30pm) knowing that it is one of the most important games they will play this season.

It is a "must win" game for the Tribesmen as relegation to division 1B (division two really) would be a major knock to their objectives over the coming year or two.

Senior panel call ups

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

The Galway hurling team management of Anthony Cunningham, Mattie Kenny and Tom Helebert have drafted in three members of last year’s All-Ireland minor winning team to their squad ahead of next Sunday’s division 1A relegation clash against Dublin in Tullamore.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

• St Michael’s is holding an Easter Gaelic Football camp from Tuesday April 10 to Thursday April 12 in Westside from 10.30am to 1pm daily and is open to boys from ages eight to 13. Several members of the club's senior team will be coaching. The cost is €10. Download an application form from http://stmichaelsgaa.ie, or register from 10am at St Michael’s club house on April 10. For information, text/call Alan Glynn 087-275 1903.

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