Connacht’s young guns get chance to shine tomorrow

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Connacht’s brightest young talent will make their debuts for the province in the last of the three pre-season friendlies tomorrow night at the Galway Sportsground (6.30pm).

Clifden’s Tiernan O’Halloran and Eoin Griffin from Knocknacarra have been named in Michael Bradley’s starting XV for their clash with English first divison outfit Rotherham Titans.

Continued bank sponsorship gives Connacht added boost

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

On a day when the Magners League was being hailed as a real force in world rugby, Connacht revelled in their own fortune with the continued sponsorship from the Bank of Ireland.

Galway hurleres will not begrudge Clare’s victory

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

It was a titantic struggle and a great advertisement for the game. The young hurlers of Galway and Clare slugged it out in the All-Ireland under-21 hurling semi-final at Semple Stadium until finally extra time saw Clare take the honours.

Bearna minors top group

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Bearna/na Forbacha minor hurlers have advanced to the preliminary quarter-finals after ovecoming Portumna in their final championship game last week.

This crucial game decided which team would advance from the group, and it was Bearna who edged the contest by a single point, 0 - 13 to 0 - 12.

golf results

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

•Corinthians Golf Society: Sean Brennan’s Captain’s Prize will be held at Ballinasloe Golf Club on Saturday August 29 at 10am. Contact Paddy Flynn 087 2557618.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

•Tuam All Stars Gymnastic club members Amy Egan and Stephanie Gilmore, coached by Fionnuala Dooley Duffy, enjoyed success at the Celtic Cup in Cardiff when winning a bronze medal. Tuam All Stars is taking new members in September. Previous experience not required. Minium age five; no maxium age. For further information telephone 087-6521075

Loughnane joins an elite Irish group with world champ medal

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Olive Loughnane is the deserved toast of Loughrea, County Galway, and Ireland this week after becoming only the fourth Irish athlete to stand on the podium at a world athletic championship.

Hession to lead Connacht’s relay team at Croker

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Galway’s two world athletic champions will be feted at Croke Park on Sunday.

Silver medalist Olive Loughnane’s achievement will be marked at half time at the match on Sunday, while 200m sprinter Paul Hession will lead the Connacht team in a novel relay race at GAA headquarters.

United’s midfield faces big test away to champions Bohs

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Having suffered a disappointing FAI Cup exit, Galway United will be especially eager to deliver an improved performance at Dalymount Park tomorrow against champions Bohemians.

Canning leads u-21s into battle with the Banner

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Galway’s hopes of advancing to a second All Ireland hurling final this year rest on the u-21s who face Clare on Saturday.

Irish players return to duty for Gloucester test

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

After a useful workout in London, Connacht now head to Gloucester for their second pre-season challenge this weekend.

Connacht Rugby open day for Special Olympics

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Connacht Rugby are holding a free open day on Sunday (August 23) at the Sportsground in aid of Special Olympics Ireland.

Sticky wicket causes Galway grief

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

County Galway cricketers failed in their bid to win the Munster Senior Cup in Cork on Saturday, going down to Cork Harlequins by eight wickets.

Kilkenny steal victory in injury time

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Kilkenny 1-13
Galway 1-11

Salthill do enough, but must improve to beat Corofin

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Last Saturday evening Salthill/Knocknarra were expected to defeat a very limited St Brendan’s handily. Instead a shock of epic proportions was on the cards if the Ballygar men had a little more ability, poise, and self-belief.

Caltra the form team

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The best game of the weekend by far was the enthralling encounter of Caltra and an improved Tuam Stars. The game had everything and provided superb entertainment.

Indeed some of the saves from Tuam’s Paul Doherty in particular and Caltra’s Kevin Kilroy were well worth the trip to the game.

Fitzgerald points Corofin to victory

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Kieran Fitzgerald’s three points from play were crucial in Corofin’s narrow win over Killererin in a poor game. The county defender had a fine game and his industry and work rate were notable features in the contest.

Sammon makes the right call

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Liam Sammon owes Galway football nothing. That fact is crystal clear. On the contrary, he has given the county wonderful commitment and service over the past 40 years in various different roles, and hopefully he will continue to do so for another decade in a coaching capacity.

Second-half recovery not enough for ladies

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Galway senior ladies bowed out of the All Ireland series when they were defeated by Monaghan 0 - 17 to 1- 13 in Saturday’s quarter-final at Ballymahon by a single point.

United must lift their heads for cup clash

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

A place in the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup is the significant bounty for the winners of tomorrow’s Terryland Park clash between Galway United and Longford Town.

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