‘All systems go’ for Connacht’s first home match at revamped Sportsound

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

Connacht coach Eric Elwood and his management team are challenging Connacht to raise the bar again when they host the Scarlets in their first home match of the RaboDirect Pro 12 on Saturday (3.15pm).

Connacht Clan to march to Sportsground in support

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

The reformed Connacht supporters’ club, known as the Connacht Clan, will mark the province’s first competitive home match of the season with a march from Eyre Square to the Sportsground on Saturday.

The club is urging all fans to join the march to show their support for Connacht and to add to the atmosphere at the Sportsground when Connacht host the Scarlets at 3.15pm.

United’s defensive frailties will be exploited by Dundalk

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

There is no denying it has been a truly horrific campaign for Galway United in every possible way, and another awkward Friday evening awaits at Terryland Park when Dundalk will provide formidable attacking opposition.

With strikers Mark Quigley, Jason Byrne, and youngster Mark Griffin all capable of finding the range, Galway can expect a tough test as Dundalk will be keen to eke out a win that can edge them closer to a top five finish.

Galway camogie ladies can deliver O’Duffy Cup

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

After the bitter disappointment of last year’s two-point defeat to Wexford in the All-Ireland final there is a strong belief this year’s Galway camogie panel can collect the senior title on Sunday in Croke Park (4pm) when they face Wexford again.

Tribesmen’s u-21 hurlers can expect titanic struggle with the Dubs

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

The Galway u-21 hurlers will hope to follow the Galway minors’ example when they face Dublin in Semple Stadium on Saturday (7pm) in the All-Ireland final.

Mountbellew and Breathnachs back in action

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

Following the long drawn out and unsatisfactory saga between Mountbellew and Micheal Breathnachs, the two will renew rivalry on the field of play this Sunday in a replay at Pearse Stadium (4.15pm).

Corofin join Salthill and Milltown in semi-finals

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

The replay of the county football quarter-final between Claregalway and Corofin took place on Saturday evening in Tuam Stadium with last year’s beaten finalists Corofin advancing on a 1-15 to 1-10 score-line.

Galway ladies suffer late loss

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

The Galway Ladies Senior B lost the Aisling McGing semi-final to Dublin by 4-04 - 1-12, thus completing the whitewash of all Galway Ladies teams by Dublin at the semi-final stage.

Murphy’s marvels collect minor title number nine

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

The Galway minor hurlers did themselves, their families, their management team, and their clubs proud last Sunday at Croke Park when they produced a tremendous performance to power past a highly-rated Dublin side by1-21 to 1-12.

Murphy wins his sixth All-Ireland as minor manager

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

Mattie Murphy has been synonymous with Galway underage success since first becoming involved in inter-county management in 1989.

After last Sunday’s success, he has been wearing the “Bainisteoir bib” for six of the county’s nine All-Ireland minor winning sides, and he first started his career by steering the Tribesmen’s u-14s to a first Tony Forrestal victory 22 years ago.

Galway Olympians off colour at world champs

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

Galway’s two Olympic hopefuls did not enjoy the best results in this year World Athletic Championships in South Korea.

Galway golfer primed for PGA Cup battle

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

Galway’s David Mortimer is gearing up for a golfing battle with the USA when the Great Britain and Ireland PGA Cup team faces its trans-Atlantic counterparts in California at CordeValle Resort from September 16 to18.

City clubs clash in Connacht Senior League

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

City rivals Corinthians and Galwegians meet for the first time this season on Saturday at Crowley Park in the Connacht Senior League fixture at 12.30pm.

Mervue hope to test league leaders

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

Encouraged by a decent season, Mervue United will hope to test the resolve of runaway first division leaders Shelbourne at Fahy’s Field tomorrow night.

Galway winners celebrate at national basketball awards

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

The annual Basketball Ireland National Awards were handed out at a ceremony in the Basketball Arena in Tallaght last Saturday.

Silver medals for Galway tai chi competitor

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

Galway tai Cchi practitioner Michael Grealish has claimed two silver medals a the biennial

Golf results

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

•Oughterard Golf Club: Men’s open singles stableford, Tom Gallen (16) 40; Luke Bohan (7) 39; Cyril Foye (13) 39; Adrian Connell (23) 38. Men's stableford, Colm Kavanagh (19) 43; Tony O'Donnell (21) 41; Gross Robert Monroe (6) 34; Christy Smyth (19) 39; Conor Bohan (15) 39; Cathair Conneely (6) 39. Ladies’ Cystic Fibrosis Open, Valerie Heery (23) 36; Sarah Donnelly (36) 35; Gross Annette O’Neill, Tuam (11) 23; Carmel Moore (29) 34; Cat 1, Margaret O’Neill (20) 33; Rita Jordan (17) 32; Cat 2,Noreen Maloney (26) 33; Kathleen Ivers, Galway (27) 33; Cat 3, Mary Loughman (29) 33; Mary O’Connell (36) 32.