Gaelic notes

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

•The first annual general meeting of the Galway Hurling Supporters Club will be held next Thursday (February 25) at the Lough Rea Hotel, Loughrea, Co Galway at 8pm. The club, which was set up last year, already boasts more than 600 members, and chairman Eamon Bradshaw is hoping this will increase to more than 2,000 this year. Bradshaw is calling on everyone interested in hurling to attend the AGM where officers will outline its activities during 2009, financial support for the Galway hurling reams, members aspirations for 2010, planned events during 2010, and benefits for members. The club has its own website, www.ghsc.ie, which has attracted hits from all over the world.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

•Athenry Soccer club is hosting a table quiz on Friday February 26 in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry. The entry fee is €10 per person per team of four. Winners’ prizes, spot prizes and finger food are included. For further information contact Ronan 0866052131 or Pat 0872236519.

Two vital league points at stake for Galway footballers

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

After last Sunday’s abysmal display and heavy defeat against Mayo, Galway face a big battle this Sunday against Monaghan to avoid finding themselves being plonked at the bottom of division one and looking over their shoulders.

Portumna expected to advance to another All Ireland final

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

This Sunday at Parnell Park in Dublin ( 2.30pm) Portumna hurlers will face Dunloy (Antrim) in the All-Ireland semi-final.

Portuma are the hottest of favourites for the game and anything less than a solid Portumna victory would be a massive shock to the entire GAA world.

McIntyre urges a clinical approach to Walsh Cup final

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Following their narrow 1-22 to 2-16 win over Offaly at O’Connor Park last weekend, the Galway hurlers take on Dublin in the Walsh Cup final this Sunday at Parnell Park in Dublin (12.45pm).

Moycullen host big guns in Superleague action

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Moycullen are hoping for strong home support this weekend when they return to Superleague basketball action and face two big games in two days.

In what is expected to be tough weekend, Moycullen face play-off contenders DCU Saints from Dublin on Saturday, and then defending league champions UCC Demons from Cork on Sunday. NUIG will host Saturday’s game at 6pm, while the clash with Demons takes place the following day in Calasanctius College in Oranmore at 4pm. The game was to have taken place in Leitir Mor at 2pm, but due to a double-booking, Calasanctius has made its gym available at short notice.

Hession sprints to another Irish title

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Olympic athlete Paul Hession was back in action last weekend at the Woodie’s DIY Senior Irish Championships in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, posting a winning time in the 60m sprint.

Maree 8k run

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Maree will host an 8k run and community 5k fun walk on Saturday with funds raised being used to improve sporting facilities in the Maree and Oranmore areas.

Craughwell celebrates Cawley’s Gold Cup win

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Craughwell jockey Alain Cawley was celebrating the biggest win of his racing career when he steered Joncol home to claim the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown at the weekend.

Opening win gives Galway heart as they head to Dublin

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Having started the new season with a victory over Kerry, Galway Ladies now turn their attention to last year’s All Ireland finalists Dublin.

Maree bounce back after loss to Titans

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Maree’s hopes of making the play-offs in this year’s National League division one basketball are still alive, despite losing to local rivals Titans by 86-76 on Saturday.

Currently second behind leaders Team Garvey St Mary’s, Maree followed up the defeat with a 80-54 victory over Queen’s in Oranmore on Sunday.

Galway hosts Ireland’s first Euro hockey event

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Galway Hockey Club is set to host a European Hockey Indoor Club Challenge, becoming the first in Ireland to have the honour.

Connacht await IRFU’s approval of new coach

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

The waiting game continues on the appointment of Connacht’s new rugby coach to replace incumbent Michael Bradley.

Tough start for Galway ladies

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Galway ladies begin their season when the Bord Gais Energy National Ladies Football League kicks off on Sunday.

French succeeds Glynn at Mervue

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Mervue United has appointed Tom French as the new manager of the club’s League of Ireland first division team.

Harding Cup soccer at Dangan

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

NUI Galway first years face a tough challenge tomorrow (Friday) when they take on UCD freshers in the quarter-final of the Harding Cup.

Extra trains for Six Nations

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Galwegians travelling to Dublin for Ireland’s opening match of the Six Nations against Italy in Croke Park can avail of extra train services.

Iarnród Éireann has announced that an extra train will depart Galway at 8.40 am, serving Athenry at 8.53am, Ballinasloe 9.15am, Athlone 9.50am, Tullamore 10.15am, and arriving at Heuston Station 11.25am. A return train departs Heuston Station at 6.05pm.

Calasanctius scoop a third All Ireland

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Calsanctius Oranmore have scooped a third All Ireland basketball title this week.

Maree celebrate National Cup victory

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Maree have claimed Ireland’s top honours in u-20 men’s basketball after avenging last year’s agonising one-point defeat to UCD-Marian in Saturday’s National Cup final.

Coláiste na Coiribe claim Connacht crown

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Coláiste na Coiribe has won its first u-8 FAI Schools (B) Connacht title.

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