Train to Tullamore
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Iarnród Éireann will run a special train for Saturday’s Leinster hurling semi-final at Tullamore, departing Galway at 4.05pm, serving Athenry at 4.15pm, Woodlawn at 4.30pm, and Ballinasloe at 4.45pm, arriving in Tullamore at 5.30pm. The return train departs Tullamore Station at 9.15pm.
Read more ...Farrell hosts Legends Tour
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Galway hurling fans will get a rare incite into the sport by Galway hurling legend and Sunday Game panellist Cyril Farrell.
Read more ...Kilkenny will not want Galway to reign on their patch
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Galway and Antrim may have been allowed into the Leinster championship, but the Tribesmen need not expect a warm welcome from Kilkenny on Saturday evening.
Read more ...Countdown begins for Streets of Galway 8km
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
A Galwayman is set to establish a personal record for athletics in Galway when this year’s Future Streets of Galway is held on August 8.
Read more ...United head to Tallagh with renewed optimism
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Heartened by an emphatic 3- 0 FAI Cup success over Finn Harps, Galway United will be seeking to enter the mid season break on a positive note by taking something from Saturday’s premier league clash with Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.
Read more ...Connacht can qualify for Europe through the back door
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Connacht can now qualify for the Heineken Cup through a new “back door” system which gives the country of the tournament winners an extra place.
Read more ...New Connacht prop
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Connacht rugby has signed one of three vacant positions for next season, prop Jamie Hagan.
Read more ...Solstice 10k at Annaghdown
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
IThe AAI sanctioned Annaghdown Summer Solstice 10k takes place on Sunday.
Read more ...Golf results
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Galway Golf Club: 18 hole singles v par (Saturday), Brian Quilty (13) Athlone 4up; John Molloy (17) 3up; Gross, Eddie McCormack (-2) -1 down; Mark Mellett (9) 3up; Tony Gill (15) 2up; Tom Neacy (20) 2up; Peter Coyne (12) 2up; Noel Corbett (9) Ballinronbe 2up. 18 hole singles stableford (Monday), Dara Coyne (14) 39; Michael Hennelly (4) 37; Gross, Paul Daly (3) 28; Jackie Carroll (16) 37; Patrick O’Toole (16) 35. Ladies open fourball 18 hole stableford, Therese Kennedy (12), Aine Binchy (16) 42; Una Grant (19), Michelle O’Sullivan (N West GC) 41; Ronnie Keenan (16), Jean Hughes (17) 41 ; Pat Dooley (22), Maeve O’Connor (23) 41; Raymonde Standun (18), Anne Joyce (21) 41.
Read more ...Cortoon and St Michael’s crash out of the championship
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Joining them in the early shower department are Killanin, Kilkerrin/Clonberne, and NUIG.
Read more ...Tragic loss for Coleman family
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Everybody involved in GAA circles in the county was shocked and saddened to hear on Monday the tragic news of the death of Ann Coleman from Abbeyknockmoy and her husband Joe O’Connell from Kerry in a car crash outside Chicago last Sunday night.
Read more ...All Ireland final for Galway girls
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
The Galway Ladies u-14 Gaelic football team will take centre stage in two weeks having reached the first All Ireland final of the season.
Read more ...Football academy in Tuam
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
Former county minor manager Ned Burns is co-ordinating a three-day football camp at St Jarlath’s College, Tuam next Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 1.30 am each day.
Read more ...Mellows hosts Dungarvan
Thu, Jun 18, 2009
The GAA Féile na nGael tournament takes place in Offaly/Laois this weekend, from June 19 to 21. This year, city club Liam Mellows will be hosting Dungarvan of Waterford for the weekend, with a number of tournament games taking place within Galway.
Read more ...United should overcome tricky FAI Cup test to progress
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
A demanding task awaits Galway United in the FAI Ford Cup third round when they travel to Ballybofey to face Finn Harps on Saturday (7.45pm).
Read more ...David v Goliath task for stretched Mervue
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
Mervue United enter new territory tomorrow night when they host premier division outfit Dundalk at Terryland Park (7.45pm).
Read more ...Galway regatta on Sunday
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
Galway’s oldest rowing regatta takes place on Sunday at NUIG Sports Grounds in Dangan.
Celebrating 126 years, the Galway Regatta has always boasted the best of rowing in the city, in addition to attracting top rowers from the rest of Ireland.
Read more ...Portumna still on form
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
All Ireland champions Portumna maintained their efficient recent form when outwitting an improving Beagh on Sunday at Loughrea in the Galway Senior Hurling Championship.
Read more ...Clarke’s double clear
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
Oranmore showjumper Olive Clarke took the major prize at the weekend’s successful Claremorris Grand Prix Show.
Read more ...Galway draw Kilkenny
Thu, Jun 11, 2009
Galway will face red hot championship favourites Kilkenny in the semi-final of the Leinster SHC. The game takes place in Tullamore on Saturday week.
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