Mayo take on Down in McHale Park

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

The Alliance National Football League kicks off this Saturday and first out of the blocks in division one are Mayo, under new manger James Horan. They take on the defeated All-Ireland finalists Down at 7.30pm in McHale Park under lights.

Padraig Pearses and Barna-Furbo crash out

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Padraig Pearses lost out by three points (1-10 to 0-10) to Ballymartle (Cork) in the All-Ireland intermediate hurling semi-final last Sunday in Templetouhy.

Burke keen to re-focus St James for final

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

St James’ team manager Seamus Burke has been around teams for a few decades now and he knows too much excitement or back slapping after a semi-final success is a dangerous road to go down. It is one he is determined to avoid.

Train for final

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Iarnród Éireann will run a special train for the All Ireland Club Championship final, St James v Lisnaskea Emmetts in Croke Park on Saturday February 12. The train returns to Galway after the match, departing Dublin Heuston Station at 22.05hrs (10.05pm). This train arrives in Galway at 00.15hrs. Supporters may travel to Dublin on 11.05hrs, 13.05hrs and 15.05hrs regular services. Advance booking is essential and supporters will not be able to board trains unless they are in possession of train ticket.

St James stride into All-Ireland final

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Last Sunday in Mallow St James’ footballers did what many Galway teams have failed to do in the past - they got one over their Kerry opponents in an enthralling All-Ireland intermediate semi-final.

United turns to volunteers to run club

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Financial difficulties continue to beset Galway United as this week it announced cutting its paid administration staff.

Glynn’s Mervue squad takes shape

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Former Galway United star Jason Molloy will return to his former club Mervue United for the coming season.

Valentine’s run in Maree

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Maree is preparing for an action-packed Valentine’s weekend with two runs taking place on Sunday February 13 in aid of the Maree Community Development Association. The main event is an 8km run along a scenic route along the coastline which gets underway at 1pm. The run is AAI permit pending, and prior on-line registration is available for €15 at www.runlreland.com while registration on the day – which opens at 11am – will cost €20. The second run gets underway at 2pm and will be a 5km family event. There will also be a fancy-dress competition for children. Funds raised will go towards the further provision of sporting facilities in the Maree area.

Glavin sets new Irish ultra-distance record

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

County Galway’s Valerie Glavin has set a new Irish indoor record after running more than 200km.

Galway’s fringe players have change to shine in league’s opener

Thu, Feb 03, 2011

Tomás Ó Flathárta will lead Galway into the first round of the National Football League on Sunday (2.30pm) against Monaghan knowing his side will have to improve on the form they showed in the FBD league if they are to collect the two points on offer.

St James’ face Kerry’s Gneeveguilla in All-Ireland semi-final

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

St James have enjoyed a glorious 2010. Intermediate champions in Galway, promoted to senior, crowned Connacht champions, and awarded the club of the year for their efforts.

Padraig Pearses ready to prove the pundits wrong when they take on Ballymartle

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Pádraig Pearses will have it all to do to advance in this Sunday’s All Ireland Intermediate Hurling Club Championship semi-final at Templetuohy, Tipperary (2.30pm).

The Cork champions, Ballymartle, come into the tie with a big reputation, and their victory over the Munster senior champions in a recent challenge game indicates the standard they are capable of playing.

Confident Maree to defend national title against Demons

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Maree basketballers contest their third successive men’s u-20 National Cup final on Saturday in the National Basketball Arena (2pm).

All-Ireland glory for Caltra Cuan’s ladies

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Caltra Cuan’s (Galway) 2 - 8
St Enda’s (Tyrone) 0 - 8

Moycullen step up a gear, but Marian prevail

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Moycullen slipped to another defeat on Saturday against confident cup finalists UCD Marian in Galway. Despte a spirited showing from the home team, the visitors had too much firepower, easing to a 91-73 victory.

Farrell claims a third national title

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Galway athletes produced some excellent performances at the recent national junior indoor championships in Nenagh.

Connacht complete Euro campaign with try-scoring flourish

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Connacht coach Eric Elwood will spend part of the next two weeks in camp with the Ireland A squad. The Wolfhounds, as they are known, play Scotland A on the Friday before Ireland’s Six Nations opener in Italy.

Jes canter into Connacht Cup semi-finals

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

Colaiste Iognaid cantered into the semi-final of this year’s Connacht Schools’ Senior Rugby Cup with a comfortable 19 - 0 victory over Garbally at Newcastle, Galway, yesterday.

GTI advance in colleges’ cup

Thu, Jan 27, 2011

GTI advanced to the semi-finals of the Combined Colleges Cup after overcoming a strong Carlow IT outfit at Terryland Park this week.

Despite conceding an early goal from Carlow’s Nick Cosgrave, GTI ran out 3-1 winners. Goals by recent Galway United signing and GTI captain Enda Curran, his strike partner Mark Dowling, and a second-half goal from midfielder David Cullen were enough to see them through to the next round.

Galway are very close to the breakthrough, says Regan

Thu, Jan 20, 2011

What a difference a year makes. The Galway jersey has always carried a deep and meaningful importance for Tony Og Regan and not being involved at inter county level in 2009 brought pain. There was a drop of defiance in Regan’s revival, though, and the lonely period of reflection was utilised to maximum effect.

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