Late heartbreak for Medtronic hurlers

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Medtronic senior hurlers suffered heartbreak when they lost by the minimum, 2-16 to 1-18 , against a strong Dunreidy team from Kilkenny in the recent Interfirms All Ireland semi final in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe.

Medtronic, who were weakened by a number of injuries, were dealt a further blow just before throw in when Iarla Tannion was unable to start due to a knee injury. They did, however, put up a great fight, only to be denied by a late Joe Maher point at the end.

Another trophy beckons for Greenfields as they defend Irish Hockey Trophy

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Greenfields Hockey Club celebrated winning this season’s Connacht League on Sunday, but have put the celebrations on hold until Saturday’s Irish Hockey Trophy final.

Renmore ladies seek cup title

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Renmore Ladies Hockey 's first X1 will face Kinvara in the Connacht Junior Cup final this Saturday in Dangan at 12.30pm.

Hadley’s fine form continues

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Galway equestrian Sven Hadley has put himself in a strong position to represent Ireland at the European Championships after taking victory at the recent trials in Wexford.

All Ireland Juvenile Indoor Relays

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The final day of the indoor juvenile athletics year took place in Athlone with the All Ireland Relays. The outstanding local club on the day with two winning teams was Galway City Harriers, with its u-17 and 18 girls both winning gold medals, while the club’s u-18 boys claimed silver and u-19 girls took bronze.

An Post Tour of Sligo proving a popular event

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The An Post Tour of Sligo 2013 hits the roads of Sligo on the May Bank Holiday weekend and so far interest level suggests the event will have a record entry

Connacht legend Johnny O'Connor to retire after ‘living the dream’

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Long-serving Connacht flanker and former Ireland international Johnny O'Connor has announced his retirement from the game.

Footballers finish strongly for a confidence boosting win in dogged match

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Gaelic football can be a very ugly field game at times, and the first half of the Galway and Wexford game last Sunday in Pearse Stadium was a case in point.

U-21 footballers qualify for Connacht final against Roscommon

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

The weather was absolutely Baltic in Tuam stadium last Saturday evening for the Galway and Mayo U-21 Connacht semi-final.

Some locals from around Corofin, Cortoon, Killererin and Annaghdown, subsequently admitted under duress, that they headed straight from the venue to the "leaba" with hot water bottles in tow to try and warm up their aging bones.

Hurlers need a win in Waterford to avoid drop

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

The Galway hurlers head to Walsh Park in Waterford this Sunday (3pm) knowing that they must secure a victory if they are to have any chance of avoiding a relegation play-off in two weeks time, to see which team from Division 1A will ply their trade in 1B in 2014.

Cortoon Shamrocks publish their 125 year history this Saturday

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Cortoon Shamrocks is one of the most famous GAA clubs in the county.

Tough test for confident Mervue as Harps visit

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

The Airtricity League of Ireland season may only be three weeks old, but Mervue United entertain Finn Harps at Fahy's Field tomorrow evening in a top of the table encounter.

Get on your bike in this year’s An Post Cycle Series

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

This year’s An Post Cycle Series, supported by An Post and the Irish Sports Council, has been launched in Dublin, encouraging communities throughout Ireland to get on their bikes.

Titans’ get the blues after Demons heartbreak

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Blue Demons 88
Matt O'Flaherty Chemist Titans 63

Top pro squash players compete in West of Ireland championship

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

A number of the world’s best professional squash players will be in Galway this Easter for the annual “Paddy Whack” West of Ireland Open Squash Championship.

Elwood urges his troops to get physical for Munster showdown

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Connacht return to RaboDirect Pro 12 action after a two-week break with a tough assignment against Munster in Musgrave Park on Saturday (5.45pm).

Salthill must seize chance to get points on the board

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

The only two pointless teams in the Airtricity League first division collide on Saturday evening at Drom when Salthill Devon host Wexford Youths.

Though Salthill were much improved against Mervue United, they still suffered another defeat, having lost out to a rampant Longford Town on the opening night of the season.

Title defence for Galway kickboxer

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Current IKF All Ireland super welterweight kickboxing champion Charlie "The Iceman" Ward who fights out of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym, will make a mandatory first defence of his title to Alex Kravtsov from Dublin this Saturday night in the Menlo Park Hotel. Ward’s defence will be the main event of the evening which features an Ireland versus England ten-man team event on the undercard. The first fight kicks off at 7pm.Telephone 087 8119227 for more details.

Enda Tannion - Unsung hero and St Thomas to the core

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Any club team that wins an All-Ireland senior title has a few leaders who come to the fore when their team's need is greatest.

Step-up in class for u-21s on Saturday

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

This Saturday in Tuam Stadium (4pm) the Galway u-21 footballers take on old rivals Mayo in the Connacht semi-final.

Alan Flynn's side had a facile 1-20 to 0-7 victory over Sligo last Monday at the same venue, leaving just five days to prepare for Saturday’s outing.

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