Westport and Iorras in cup final clash

Fri, Aug 19, 2011

Westport United, fresh from hitting Manulla for six in the Connacht Gold Cup quarter final last weekend in the Sportspark, will be looking for more goals and glory this Saturday in the FCS Cup Final in Milebush. The Covies will take on Iorras Aontaithe in the divisional cup final in what promises to be an exciting encounter at the home of the Mayo League. Westport ran in four goals in the second half of their game last weekend against Manulla after being held 2-2 at the break by the men from Carramore. Saturday evening’s clash will see the meeting of the sides currently in third and fourth place in the Super League table. Westport are currently in third place, only one point behind second placed Claremorris, but trailing Castlebar Celtic by four points with two games to go, cup success looks like their only realistic chance of a trophy this season. Iorras Aontaithe are a further four points behind Westport in the table. When the sides met for the first time in the league this season they played out at 2-2 draw in Westport, with United winning the return game 3-1 in Carnenash in June. The game is down for a 6pm kick off in Milebush and is a game that should not be missed by local soccer fans around the county.

Mayo League soccer fixtures

Fri, Aug 19, 2011

Saturday August 20

The Dubs dismantle Red Hand men

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

I did not get to watch the Dubs v Tyrone game until Sunday afternoon due to it clashing with our own club championship. Obviously I was aware of the result by that stage, but did not fully realise just how good the Dubs actually were until I watched a recording of the game. They were brilliant albeit against a tired looking Tyrone side. The Dubs played a fast intense refreshing brand of football that quite simply blew the opposition away. It looks as if the timing could be spot on as they have put their indifferent form from the Leinster Championship firmly behind them and are now beginning to play with enormous confidence.

Golf Walsh wins the captain’s prize in Balla

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

Balla
It was Captains Day (John O’Connor) in Balla last Sunday in glorious sunshine (despite the weatherman’s warnings). Many of the golfers had trouble on the 18th but not the eventual winner Pat Walsh who romped home with a score of 112. Patrick McDonnell came home second, with Martin Boyle third, and Stephen Minogue took the gross prize. The past captain winner was John Parsons, with Luke Timmiss winning the first 18 and Pat Mohan the second 18. The youths’ section was a toughly fought out affair with Enda Holian just holding off Liam Timmiss. Breege Jennings won the ladies’ section with Mary Brett in second and Mary Fahy third.

Athletics De Care Dental Sport a Smile five mile next up in road league

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

The sixth race in Mayo AC's C&C Cellular 2011 Road League is at Claremorris on Saturday August 27 at 12 noon. It is also the 10th running of the DeCare Dental Sport a Smile five mile fun run and walk, in aid of Mayo Cancer Support Association. To request a sponsorship card contact Mairead at DeCare on 094 93

72250 or email [email protected].

GAA Mayo pick up a few knocks ahead of Kerry game

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

At least half a dozen Mayo players were nursing injuries this week according to Mayo manager James Horan. Speaking at the press night in the lead up to next week’s semi-final showdown, Horan confirmed that Trevor Mortimer, David Clarke, Aidan and Seamus O’Shea, Mark Ronaldson and Peadar Gardiner were all nursing knocks at the moment.

Boxing Coyle to lay it all on the line tonight in WBF title fight

Fri, Aug 12, 2011

Geesala’s Henry ‘The Western Warrior’ Coyle will enter the square circle tonight with his eyes firmly on glory when he takes on Elio Cotena for the WBF Light Middleweight World Title in the Royal Theatre Castlebar. Coyle, who has been based in Chicago since he turned professional, is coming back to Mayo looking to finish off tonight as a World Champion when he finishes his bout with the 30-year-old from Naples in the county town. Coyle has a record of 15 wins and two losses since he turned professional, winning 12 of those fights by knock-out in the light middleweight rank.

Coyle’s last fight was in May when he beat Keith Collins in Illinois and he has been working hard in his training camp ahead of this contest.

Mayo AC’s fifth race hosted by Swinford AC

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

Swinford AC hosted its annual 8km race last Sunday which was also the fifth race in Mayo AC's C&C Cellular Road League.

Golf

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

Balla Golf club
Winners of the midweek scramble - sponsored by the family of the late Mary Staunton 1st Gay Fahey, PJ Brett and Rose O’Connor, 2nd Alo Filan, Marian Gormally and Breege Jennings, 3rd Tom Prendergast, Pat Leydon and Tony Kiernan.

FAI Introduction to Goalkeeping Coach Education Course

Fri, Aug 05, 2011

The Football Association of Ireland are holding an FAI Introduction to Goalkeeping Coach Education Course in Milebush Park, Castlebar on Saturday September 17 from 9am to 5pm.