Connacht look to extend fine home form against Scarlets
Thu, Jan 08, 2009
Connacht return to their home ground tomorrow night, looking to extend their strong home record when they host the visiting Scarlets (6.30pm).
Read more ...Thornton returns to form
Thu, Jan 08, 2009
Almost 900 runners and walkers competed in the scenic Fields of Athenry 10k Road Race on St Stephen’s Day, which was won by Gary Thornton of Galway City Harriers and Catherine Conway from Mayo AC.
Read more ...RUGBY SHORTS
Thu, Jan 08, 2009
•One of the province’s youngest rugby clubs, Oughterard RFC, is promoting a pitch development fundraiser. The winner of the €100 ticket, which is limited to 500, will receive two tickets to the Lions Tour, including flights to South Africa, accommodation for 18 nights, tickets to the three test matches and the emerging Sprinkboks, plus €1 ,000 spending money. Second prize is a top of the range 42” flat screen TV, while there are 23 official Lions jerseys also up for grabs. Contact Paul Fogarty 086-6489427. The draw takes place on February 14.
Read more ...Titans defeat national champs
Thu, Jan 08, 2009
Titans extended their nine-game winning streak with a 14-point victory over the current National Cup and League Champions Tolka Rovers in North Dublin on Sunday afternoon.
Read more ...Maree edged out in extra time
Thu, Jan 08, 2009
Maree ladies suffered a heart-breaking two-point loss in extra time to PV Falcons in a nail-biting National League basketball division one clash at the weekend.
Read more ...Nine bold predictions for 2009
Tue, Dec 30, 2008
1. JOHN MCINTYRE WILL BE A BIG SUCCESS WITH THE GALWAY
Read more ...It’s a sell-out at the Sportsground for Connacht v Munster Christmas clash
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The annual Christmas fixture between Connacht and Munster promises to be another cracker when they two sides meet at the Galway Sportsground on Sunday (December 28) at 6p.
Read more ...Hit the Christmas running - for GOAL
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
•Prepare yourself for the Christmas dinner by taking part in the annual Galway GOAL mile which takes place on Christmas Day.
Read more ...Moycullen prepare for crucial post-Christmas period
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
An Cearnog Nua, Moycullen 56
Team Garveys, St Marys, Castleisland 69
Titans top scoring team
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
Titans have extended their winning streak with two more comprehensive victories on the road last weekend.
Read more ...Pre-Christmas cheer for Galway kickboxers
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
The Black Dragon Kickboxing Club ended 2008 on a high with their end of the year promotion at the Black Box Theatre entitled "Seasons Beatings".
Read more ...Close battle and intriguing individual duels made for compelling viewing
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
To prove my point, after attending the All-Ireland football finals of 2004, 2006, and 2007, it was impossible not to come away from those days feeling a bit forlorn, a smidgen despondent, and a tad empty from the whole experience.
Read more ...Corofin celebrate success in style
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
2008 has been a marvellously successful year for the Corofin GAA club on the field of play, and to celebrate the club is hosting a special day of festivities on Saturday (December 27).
The day kicks off with Mass in St Colman’s Church, Corofin, at 2.30pm with Fr Oliver Hughes as chief celebrant.
Read more ...Connacht keep Euro hopes alive with four try win
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Connacht 3 Rovigo 3
Connacht enter the brief Christmas break with their European ambitions still alive, a confidence boost after two bonus-point wins, and some respite to allow the worrying injury list to improve.
Connacht enter the brief Christmas break with their European ambitions still alive, a confidence boost after two bonus-point wins, and some respite to allow the worrying injury list to improve.
Read more ...Wegians prevail in lively league clash
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Galwegians 15
Young Munster 10
Heart of Galway reach a first All Ireland final
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Heart Of Galway 3-09
Ulster Coaches 2-08
Ulster Coaches 2-08
Read more ...Corinthians go top with bonus win over Connemara
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Corinthians 31
Connemara 3
Mardocs O'Shea lifts Golden Jacket
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
The Denis and Cian O'Connell owned Mardocs O'Shea claimed the €35,000 Mardocs Holding Golden Jacket at the Galway Greyhound Track on Sunday.
Read more ...Heverin takes over at Salthill
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
•Salthill/Knocknacarra have announced the appointment of Jimmy Heverin as manager of the senior football team for the 2009 season. Heverin, a former Salthill player, is well known in Galway GAA circles as the man who managed Portumna hurlers to three county titles and two club All-Ireland titles in recent years and was interviewed for the county hurlers managers job recently.
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