County football championship back in action this weekend

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Sixteen senior teams are in action this weekend to decide which will advance to the quarter-finals of the senior championship.

Galway Garda claim silverware with clinical finishing

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Galway Garda won the first silverware of the 2010 Interfirms GAA season and retained the Curran Cup when they proved too strong for a gallant Medtronic side in Renmore during the week.

Struggling United still playing with pride

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

July has been a dramatic month for Galway United as they strive to defeat Dundalk at Terryland Park on Sunday evening.

Bradley and the Blues

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Former Connacht coach Michael Bradley is being touted as a possible coach of New Zealand Super 14 side the Blues.

Salthill Devon Ladies contest first national final on Sunday

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Salthill Devon Ladies enter new territory this weekend when they contest the FAI Umbro Women's Senior Challenge Cup final.

Salthill u-14s join seniors in a national final

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Salthill Devon will have another team in a national final after the ladies’ u-14 team advanced after an impressive 3 - 1 semi-final win on Sunday.

Rowing double for NUIG

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

NUI Galway claimed a title double at this year’s Irish Rowing Championships.

Galway Bay Golf Club: Captain’s Day (Denis Maher), Tom Sands 60; Donal Dooley 56; John Killeen 55; Gross Ronan Hennigan;Tom Moran; Martin Kerins; Alan Kerin;Front nine Martin Gohery; Back nine Michael Culhane; Nearest the pin John Connolly; Longest drive Brendan O'Leary. Ladies, Orla Shields (19) 41; Aoife Killeen (20) 41; Gross Mary Kelly (12) 24; Helen O'Flaherty (17) 37; Sheila Reilly (20) 37; Front nine, Patricia Melville; Back nine, Collette Kelleher; Nearest the Pin, Sheila Reilly; Longest Drive, Bridgie Hanley.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

•Knocknacarra FC pre-season training commenced this week for all adult (junior) teams on Tuesday and also today (Thursday) in Cappagh Park at 7pm. The club hopes to enter three adult teams in the Galway & District League for the forthcoming season. Registration for all underage teams takes place at the clubhouse in Cappagh park tomorrow (Friday) from 7pm to 9pm and Saturday from 1pm to 3pm . For more information contact Mike 086-8521312 .The club is also on the lookout for coaches at all levels. Contact club secretary John O'Donovan 086-2391418 .

•Ulster Bank has been announced as the headline sponsor for this year’s Loughrea Triathlon which takes place on Sunday September 12. Organised by Predator Triathlon Club, the Ulster Bank Loughrea Triathlon is the biggest triathlon in the west of Ireland with more than 700 people participating. An increasingly popular sport, the event will be a welcome tourism boost for the Co Galway town with 3,000 supporters expected to line the route of the triathlon. Based in Loughrea with a growing membership of more than 100 senior and junior members, Predator Triathlon Club has successfully organised the Loughrea Triathlon for the past three years. This year’s triathlon will have three different competitions, the Ulster Bank Loughrea Sprint Triathlon, the Ulster Bank Loughrea Women Only Try a Tri Triathlon, and the Ulster Bank Loughrea Junior Triathlon. Some 100 children are expected to participate, making it the largest children’s triathlon in Ireland. Club chairman Pearse Hunter said: “We hope to build on the success of last year’s event and having Ulster Bank on board as a headline sponsor will help us achieve this.”

Majestic to fly high for Weld in Plate

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

The greatest party anywhere in the eurozone is almost upon us and whether one deals in euros, sterling, dollars, or the Japanese yen all roads will lead to Ballybrit on Monday next as the seven-day marathon that is the Galway Race Week Festival gets under way shortly after five o clock. With more than fifty races on the menu punters will need to tread carefully through a minefield of tough maximum field handicaps and conditions contests under both Flat and National Hunt rules and with margins tight in all walks of life selective punting is advised.

Cothrom Na Feinne fancied In Hurdle

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

This year’s renewal of the Galway Guinness Hurdle in my opinion lacks real strength in depth among the 47 entries but finding the winner is no easier. With top weight and twice course winner Luska Lad announced a definite runner by his trainer John Hanlon all runners will be able to run off their correct marks.

Ballybrit 2010 to be better than ever

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

The countdown has begun to the Galway Races and this year’s Summer Festival kicks off with the Galway’s Best Hotels Day, with all seven races sponsored by Galway’s leading hotels and the feature race of the day the carlton.ie/galwaycity (Q.R) Handicap.

Galway have lessons to learn from harsh defeat to Kilkenny

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The Galway hurlers had hoped to make some hurling history last Sunday afternoon at Croke Park. Only two years in the Leinster championship and already in a final. It was an opportunity to make a statement.

Sligo come late, but deserve their victory

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Galway can have absolutely no complaints after their one-point defeat last Saturday evening to a vibrant, fit, and tremendously committed Sligo outfit.

Do or die for Galway footballers on Saturday against Wexford

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The Galway football panel and the management team will have to dust themselves down and try to shake off their collective disappointment after last Saturday’s one-point defeat to Sligo in the Connacht semi-final.

They need to get themselves focused quickly for a tough test this Saturday against Wexford at 2pm in Pearse Stadium in round two of the qualifiers.

Connor wants on-field leadership in Sligo

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

There is usually no shortage of bite or bark when Sligo Rovers and Galway United collide, ensuring tomorrow’s Connacht derby promises to be another interesting fixture.

County hurling swings back into action

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The county senior hurling championship gets back into action this weekend. The county players will be pleased to have a game with their clubmates to help forget last Sunday’s disappointing encounter with Kilkenny.

Liam Mellows set to sparkle

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Cara Diamonds is hoping to add some extra sparkle to Liam Mellows hurlers this season.

Impressive Salthill Devon ladies advance to final

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Salthill Devon will take on former winners Peamount United in the WFAI senior final in Dublin later this month after an impressive 3 -1 semi-final victory over Kilmacrannan from Donegal.