Cummins’ goal propels Gort into county hurling final
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
If ever there was a salient argument for playing senior club championship hurling in this county during July and August, it was made on Sunday in a rain-drenched Kenny Park.
Read more ...Hurling semi-final refixted for Saturday
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
The re-fixture for last Sunday’s abandoned county hurling semi-final between Clarinbridge and Craughwell takes place this Saturday in Duggan Park at 2.30pm.
Clarinbridge are hot favourites to advance to a second consecutive final and are 3/10 to win with Mulhollands, with Craughwell at 11/4.
Read more ...Underdogs Maigh Cuilinn take on Killimordaly in intermediate decider
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Maigh Cuilinn, under the guidance of Fergal Clancy, take on Tom Monaghan’s Killimordaly this Sunday (2pm) in Athenry in the county intermediate hurling final.
Read more ...Hurling manager decision on hold
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
The committee appointed to select the new Galway sernior hurling manager needs more time to make its final decision.
Read more ...A clash with the champs ends United’s miserable league campaign
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Tomorrow night's trip to Tallaght for a clash with champions Shamrock Rovers will bring Galway United's regulation league campaign to an end. However it is next week's promotion/relegation play-off that is uppermost in manager John Brennan's thoughts.
Read more ...Connacht looks for provincial support
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Connacht captain Gavin Duffy is calling on the province to get behind the team as they head into their first Heineken Cup rugby campaign.
Read more ...Salthill still have incentive to win
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
The League of Ireland first division season concludes on Saturday with the two Galway representatives hoping to record results that will see them climb one place in the table.
Salthill Devon, currently bottom of the standings on goal difference, travel to Ferrycarrig Park to face Wexford Youths with Paul McGee's side knowing that a win will move them ahead of the south east outfit. That is a significant incentive as Salthill would be reasonably happy to avoid a basement finish again.
Read more ...Moycullen have no time to brood as the hit the road again
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
After two last-minute heartbreaking defeats at home, Moycullen are back on the road this weekend in their bid to claim a first Superleague basketball win this season.
Read more ...Galway win powerboat challenge
Thu, Oct 27, 2011
Galway teenagers have claimed the honours and a new rescue boat at the finals of the ISA Yachtsman Euromarine Rib Challenge.
Read more ...Hurling fans head to Kenny Park for semi-final double-header
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
The finalists for the 2011 county senior hurling final are expected to be known by 5pm this Sunday afternoon, barring any draws.
Read more ...Confidence boost critical as United heads towards play-offs
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Having only registered a paltry two points from 17 previous Terryland Park games this season, Galway United will be hoping to make some kind of improvement on that woeful record when Bray Wanderers visit the Dyke Road tomorrow evening.
Read more ...Crucial first division clash for Salthill
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Encouraged after earning a draw against Longford Town, Paul McGee's Salthill Devon now host FAI Cup finalists Shelbourne in a crucial first division encounter.
Read more ...Salthill expected to improve for replay
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
The Salthill/Knocknacarra footballers will head down the N17 made famous by the Sawdoctor’s with its stone walls and green grass around noon this Sunday to take on Tuam Stars in the replay (2pm) of the county semi-final at Tuam Stadium.
Read more ...Hurling board to meet on Monday
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
A new hurling manager to success John McIntyre could be announced at next Monday evening’s hurling board meeting.
Three candidates are seeking the job - Galway u-21 boss Anthony Cunningham, Portumna’s John Kelly, and Clarinbridge’s Micheal Donoghue.
Read more ...New all-weather facility in Renmore
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
A new state-of-the-art all-weather sports facility recently opened in the grounds of Liam Mellows GAA Club at Ballyloughane in Renmore.
Astrobay is the name of the new facility, and it consists of three astro turf pitches each measuring 35m x 25m. Two of the pitches can be opened up into a larger playing area measuring 50m x 35m, suitable for team training. The larger playing area also includes a 4m high x 50m wide hurling wall. Shower and changing facilities are available for the casual and team orientated users.
Read more ...Kilconly footballers go senior for the first time
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Kilconly GAA club had their proudest day ever last Sunday when the club which was founded in 1943 went senior for the first time in the club’s history.
Read more ...Connacht Rugby’s contribution rewarded
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Connacht Rugby has been honoured for its contribution to the city by the Galway Chamber of Commerce.
Connacht Rugby won the award for arts, sports, and culture in recognition of its contribution to the local economy at the chamber’s president’s dinner and business awards on Saturday evening at the Clayton Hotel.
Read more ...Meet Connacht players at Elvery’s on Saturday
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Connacht Rugby will launch its new kit, that includes a home, alternative, and training jerseys, at sponsors Elvery’s Sports on Saturday.
Read more ...Corinthians grab a third on the trot
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Three wins on a trot sees Corinthians in the top three in the Ulster Bank League division 2A.
Read more ...Dispirited Wegians need to regain form
Thu, Oct 20, 2011
Galwegians suffered their third successive defeat in the Ulster Bank League division 1b when they were comprehensively outgunned by Ulster side Belfast Harlequins by 39 - 15 at Crowley Park on Saturday.
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