Historic weekend for Salthill-Knocknacarra
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Last Saturday was a historic day for the Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA Club as they captured both the junior A and junior B county titles in Tuam stadium.
Read more ...Confusion reigns over new Galway football manager
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
As of yesterday afternoon there was still no white smoke from the powers that be in the Galway Football Board as to who will selected to manage the Galway footballers next season.
Read more ...Moycullen look to build after tough league opener
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Moycullen basketball coach Enda Byrt hopes to strengthen his team for tomorrow evening’s second Superleague fixture against Neptune in Cork.
Read more ...Maree grab big win over Tolka Rovers
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Maree opened their National League campaign on Saturday night in Oranmore with a comprehensive 30-point win over Tolka Rovers of Dublin.
Maree looked sharp from the tip-off, clearly benefiting from pre-season friendlies against Moycullen, UCD Marian and Ulster Elks. Their high-octane man-to-man defence was the key, forcing Tolka turnovers, converted by the home team into some slick fastbreak basketball. In the third quarter Maree outscored Tolka by 25 – 7 on their way to a 65 – 35 final score.
Read more ...Corofin edge past St James in minor A final
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The top two clubs in Galway minor football over the past five years, St James and Corofin – they have won the last five A titles between them – clashed in Pearse Stadium on Sunday in this year’s county final. On this occasion it was Ollie Burke’s Corofin outfit that collected the booty.
Read more ...Wegians buoyed by opening day win
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Galwegians is the only Connacht club at home in this weekend’s All Ireland League action when hosting Clontarf at Glenina on Saturday 2.30pm.
It is a tough assignment facing a side that competed in division 1A last season, but Galwegians will be buoyed having pipped UL Bohemians by 14 - 13 in last weekend’s opener in Limerick.
Read more ...Gorman stars in Greenfields’ win
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Greenfields Hockey Club secured the points in this second fixture against local rivals NUIG at Dangan on Sunday.
Read more ...Schools’ cross country
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The annual Galway AAI Primary Schools Cross Country Championships were held in Renmore with more than 800 children competing in the four races.
Read more ...Train service for soccer international
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
Iarnród Éireann is running a special train for tomorrow’s Ireland v Russia soccer international at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.The rain returns to Galway after the match, departing Dublin Heuston Station at 11.05pm, serving Tullamore, Athlone, Ballinasloe and Athenry stations. Iarnród Éireann advises supporters that they will not be able to board trains unless they are in possession of train ticket.
Read more ...Open day at Galway Lawn Tennis Club
Thu, Oct 07, 2010
The Galway Lawn Tennis Club is hosting an open day on Saturday for anyone who wishes to view its facilities between 12 noon and 5pm. Coaches and players will be on hand for visitors to try the tennis, squash and badminton facilities, in addition to the range of indoor activities offered at the Threadneedle Road club. Indoor facilities include a sauna/steam room, pool and tennis tables, and sports shop, while the club also hosts a variety of outings, including hill walking, golf, and theatre and cinema trips. A special membership rate is available on the day.
Read more ...Points must be pocketed as United head to Oriel Park
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The last month of the League of Ireland season is usually packed with significant matches for Galway United and that is exactly the case again this year as Sean Connor’s charges face a crucial contest at Oriel Park tomorrow against Dundalk.
Read more ...Elwood looks for the same fighting spirit in Cardiff
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Connacht coach Eric Elwood is hoping the short turnaround between Saturday’s draw with Ulster and tonight’s away fixture with Cardiff will prove a motivating factor for his squad.
Read more ...Joyce firepower eases Killererin into county final
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
We were not at all surprised last Saturday evening when it took extra-time to separate these two near neighbours in a keenly-fought and exciting county semi-final.
There is rarely much between the sides and it was just the extra bit of jizz, class and fire-power that Nicky and Padraic Joyce bring to the Killererin outfit that saw the 2007 county champions ease into the 2010 decider where they will face Corofin. The final is fixed for October 17 in Pearse Stadium.
Read more ...Liam Mellows fall on Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry sword
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
It is usually difficult and can take a few years for most teams to adjust to the step-up from intermediate to senior level in either hurling or football.
Read more ...St James and Corofin in Minor A final
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
St James, the current county minor champions, will take on Corofin in the county final this Sunday at 3.45pm in Pearse Stadium.
Read more ...Salthill u-16s win the county football title in style
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Salthill-Knocknacarra had a big win, 2-14 to 1-05, over Corofin last Saturday in the county U-16 football final played at Tuam Stadium.
Brendan Kane was in charge of the city side and his team had some terrific individual performances in their ranks.
Read more ...Superleague Sunday begins this weekend in Galway
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
Moycullen begin their second Superleague season on Sunday with a mouth-watering tie against last year’s league and cup champions, Killester from Dublin, at 3pm in the Kingfisher gym in NUIG.
Read more ...Greenfields and NUIG play out opening day draw
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The Connacht hockey season started last weekend with Greenfields and NUIG opening their senior league campaign with a 1 - 1 draw in Dangan.
Read more ...Corofin and Dunmore battle for ladies’ title
Thu, Sep 30, 2010
The highlight of Galway Ladies Football calendar takes place at the weekend.
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