Bearna v Naomh Anna Leitir Mór Sunday 1.30 pm, Pearse Stadium

Thu, May 26, 2011

Bearna advanced to the county semi-final last year playing a defensive brand of football and more of the same was evident in their one-point defeat, 0-9 to 0-8, to Moycullen two weeks ago.

Mountbellew/Moylough v Micheal Breathnach Sunday at 3.15 pm in Pearse Stadium

Thu, May 26, 2011

Micheal Breathnach have no points from their three games in Division 1A in the league and unless they start to collect a few points quickly they will find themselves in 1B next season. They also need to try and get a victory this Sunday or they could find themselves in the relegation quagmire very quickly.

Cortoon Shamrocks v Caltra (Sunday 2pm, Tuam Stadium)

Thu, May 26, 2011

These sides met four weeks ago in the league over in Caltra and Cortoon won by two points, 1-10 to 1-8. Expect another tight game on Sunday.

Caltra without Michael Meehan are a completely different proposition and his continued absence is a real cause of concern for all football supporters in the county. Until he returns, and fingers crossed it will be sooner rather than later, his club will look to Michael Kelly, Shane Hogan, Kevin Killilea and Marcus O’Neill to keep the umpires busy.

Bish avenge last year’s defeat to claim All Ireland

Thu, May 26, 2011

St Joseph’s College have been crowned national champions after defeating defending champions Douglas Community School in the u-15 All-Ireland final on Sunday in UL.

Colga’s title defence begins with a win

Thu, May 26, 2011

Colga FC begun the defence of its WFAI Umbro U16 Cup with a comfortable 5-1 victory over Kilmore Ladies.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, May 19, 2011

• Galway sports stars Ollie Canning, Sean O Domhnaill and Ja Fallon are taking part in the 148km first stage of the ‘Race The Rás’ charity cycle in aid of GOAL and The Irish Cancer Society from Dunboyne to Portumna on Sunday. The three will begin each of the stages three hours before the professional riders begin their leg of the tour, which finishes in Skerries on Sunday week. In total, almost 100 members of the public will join more than 50 current and former GAA personalities to cycle at least one stage of the tour. They are hoping to raise in excess of €100,000 for the two organisations. Other GAA stars who have confirmed their participation include Sean Og Ó hÁilpín and Brian Corcoran, ex-Kilkenny star DJ Carey, Clare’s Tony Griffin and ex-Irish rugby international, Mick Galwey.

Salthill Fives celebrates thirty-five years

Thu, May 19, 2011

Salthill Devon’s popular five-a-side festival will celebrate its 35th anniversary this year with a new over-35 category.

Salthill host Colga in u-13 final

Thu, May 19, 2011

Next Saturday at 12 noon Colga FC entertain Salthill in the final of the u-13 Cup on Saturday (12 noon).

Colga advanced to the final after claiming a hard-fought 2-1 victory away to Mervue in the semi-final.

Salthill seek to upset in-form Mervue

Thu, May 19, 2011

With both of Galway’s first division clubs registering victories last Friday, there will be no shortage of motivation when Mervue United and Salthill Devon collide at Fahy’s Field tomorrow.

golf results

Thu, May 19, 2011

Athenry Golf Club: Oliver Canny(18)/Richard Lyons(18) 42; Fergus McMahon(10)/Jerry O'Sullivan(19) 42; Gross, Conor Waters(3)/Martin Hynes(4) 33; Noel Carrick(13)/Kieran Joyce(10) 41.

GAA stars launch Feile na nGael 2011 tonight in Loughrea

Thu, May 19, 2011

GAA president Christy Cooney will officially launch Galway’s hosting of Feile na nGael 2011 in Loughrea this evening.

A host of local GAA stars will be attending the event at the Loughrea Hotel, and among the guest speakers are Cumann Camogiochta na nGael president Joan O’Flynn, Handball Association president Walter O’Connor, and Feile na nGael chairman Jerome Conway.

Connacht juniors claim first interpro title with Grand Slam

Thu, May 19, 2011

Connacht have made an historical breakthrough in Irish rugby with the junior XV claiming their first interprovincial crown.

Walsh’s Sligo open championship bid

Thu, May 19, 2011

Kevin Walsh's Sligo team start their Connacht championship campaign on Sunday when they take on Leitrim in Markievicz Park. The Yeat's men were unlucky to be relegated from division two of the NFL this year, but, even without the injured David Kelly, they should have too much power and class for Leitrim.

Draw for Galway football championship Qualifiers

Thu, May 19, 2011

The draw took place on Sunday evening in Tuam Stadium for round two of the Galway Senior Football Championship.

County champs Killererin eke out late victory

Thu, May 19, 2011

There were 10 championship games in the county football championship last weekend with all 20 senior clubs in action. Unusually with that many games down for decision, there were no draws and the winning teams now advance to round three.

Hot favourites Portumna take on newcomers

Thu, May 19, 2011

This weekend’s senior hurling championship action commences on Friday evening at 7.15pm in Ballinasloe with hot favourites for the county cup, Portumna taking on last year’s Intermediate champions Padraig Pearses.

Connacht still on the hunt for high-profile centre

Thu, May 19, 2011

Connacht Rugby’s European fate for next season will be decided on Saturday when Leinster face Northampton Saints in the Heineken Cup final at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium (5pm).

United at a low ebb as they head north to Sligo

Thu, May 19, 2011

These are worrying times for Galway United, who have suffered seven agonising defeats on the trot, and Saturday’s trip up the N17 to face Sligo Rovers will be another significant challenge.

Paul Cook has assembled a talented squad at the Showgrounds, dotted with former Galway players Ciaran Kelly, Alan Keane, Iarfhlaith Davoren, John Russell, and Aaron Greene, so those who journey to the northwest will be fully aware of how competent an outfit the Bit O’Red is.

United must start to pocket points

Thu, May 12, 2011

Galway United, short on confidence following six defeats on the spin, will be hoping to arrest their slide when Bohemians visit Terryland Park tomorrow evening.

Meet county hurlers at open day

Thu, May 12, 2011

Galway hurling fans can look forward to another open day with the county’s senior hurlers on May 28 in Kenny Park.

A big success last year, the Galway Hurling Supporters’ Club, in conjunction with the Galway Hurling Board, have again decided to hold the event which this year will feature a challenge match between Galway and division two league champions Limerick at 2pm.

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