Money is wrong motivation for managers, says club boss

Thu, May 21, 2009

Club managers up and down the country are a vital component of the overall success of the GAA as an organisation. From senior to intermediate to junior and right down to under 8s and under 10s this group of very often unsung heroes deserve special mention, and on on this 125th anniversary of the GAA’s foundation Joe Fallon talks to one, Brendan Clarke, Athlone manager.

Foster seeks improved application from United tomorrow

Thu, May 14, 2009

With each passing week as the League of Ireland takes shape Galway United’s efficient start to the season gathers significance.

Tribesmen's Dilleen takes double gold

Thu, May 14, 2009

Galway rower Lisa Dilleen has taken another step in her promising international career after capturing two gold medals at the prestigious junior regatta in Munich.

All Ireland title beckons for Gort man in kickboxing bonanza

Thu, May 14, 2009

An All Ireland title is up for grabs on Saturday when Galway Black Dragon kickboxer, Gort’s Eric Daly, takes on Northern Ireland champion Paul Brannigan at the Black Box Theatre.

Daly, who is the Irish No 1 ranked contender, will fight it out for the vacant IKF All Ireland superlightweight full contact kickboxing title.

Salthill Fives celebrate 33rd anniversary this month

Thu, May 14, 2009

This year’s Carlsberg Fives takes place in Salthill Park on May 30 and 31 during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover.

This festival of football, one of the most popular and successful in the country, will once again attract upwards of 1,000 players to Salthill for the two days of non-stop play.

Muldoon to lead Ireland’s Churchill Cup side

Thu, May 14, 2009

Connacht rugby has achieved a huge boost with five players selected on Ireland’s summer tour to Canada and the US, and five on Ireland’s Churchill Cup squad.

Connacht juniors beat Munster in interpro series

Thu, May 14, 2009

Connacht achieved their best result in this year’s junior interprovincial rugby series with an 8 - 3 victory over Munster in Headford on Saturday.

Galway minors open championship against Sligo

Thu, May 14, 2009

The Galway minor footballers start their quest for some silverware this Saturday at 7pm in Tuam Stadium when they face Sligo in the Connacht championship.

Craughwell looking for points

Thu, May 14, 2009

With the games arriving thick and fast the Galway SHC is entering a crucial stage, and clubs throughout the county will be eager to land crucial victories next weekend.

Hurling Supporters Club

Thu, May 14, 2009

RTE commentator Micheal O Muircheartaigh was in Galway on Saturday to launch the Galway Hurling Supporters Club.

Liam Mellows Lá na gClub

Thu, May 14, 2009

As part of the GAA’s 125 year celebrations, Liam Mellows GAA Club ran a highly successful Lá na gClub/Family Day at their clubhouse and grounds at Ballyloughane on Sunday. Organised predominantly by the club’s women’s committee, the fun began in the early afternoon for the younger members with hurling and camogie blitzes, egg and spoon races, sack races, and face painting. An underage Poc Fada competition for both girls and boys attracted considerable interest, but it was the mums’ match that provided the best entertainment for the kids. An exciting game of two halves also took place – the first half hurling, the second half Gaelic football. The match involved players of a wide age profile, including a number of fathers and sons playing against each other, in addition to county star Aonghus Callanan. Due to the outstanding success, Liam Mellows intend organising a similar day again next year. The club, which was established in 1933, is currently developing itsclubhouse and grounds at Ballyloughane, Renmore.

Corinthians can crown season with champions’ title

Thu, May 07, 2009

A first All Ireland title in the professional era beckons for Corinthians RFC this weekend.

Mervue ready for biggest test yet at Terryland

Thu, May 07, 2009

Though Mervue United have suffered two defeats in the past fortnight, there has been enough graft in their displays to suggest that an expensively-assembled Sporting Fingal can be rattled at Terryland Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

Connacht must sign off home season with Ulster scalp

Thu, May 07, 2009

Connacht conclude their home season tomorrow in the Galway Sportsground (6.30pm) when they take on Ulster in this penultimate Magners League fixture.

Connacht still in the hunt for interpro title

Thu, May 07, 2009

Still in the hunt for a championship title, Connacht entertain Munster on Saturday in Headford at 2.30pm in the third and final round of the junior interprovincial rugby series.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, May 07, 2009

•Club Íománaiochta Bearna/Na Forbacha and Barna Football Club will be hosting its celebrations of the GAA’s 125th anniversary this weekend. The party begins on Saturday in the Connemara Coast Hotel with a celebration dance at 10pm (tickets available on the door). The festivities continues the next day with a special Mass being held in Seipeal Bhearna at 10am where all deceased players and members of the two clubs will be remembered. This will be followed by Lá na gClub at Pairc na bhForbacha where there will be Poc Fada, bouncy castles, face painting, and much more. The weekend will end with teams from both codes of the GAA playing mixed games, ranging from u-14 up to adult.

Trials and tribulations of the young player

Thu, May 07, 2009

11.40 PM - BEDROOM OF MATT - 15 YEAR OLD FOOTBALLER

Bish basketballers win All Ireland crown

Thu, May 07, 2009

GA_0705_E1_111St. Josephs
(Galway) 50

United welcome Kenna’s new charges at Terryland

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

With the first series of Premier League fixtures completed, a satisfactory 12-point return ensures Galway United will be eager to build on this solid foundation when St Patrick’s Athletic enter Terryland Park tomorrow evening.

Dragons dash Connacht’s hopes

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

The curtain came down on Connacht’s Heineken Cup qualification hopes on Sunday when they lost to closest rivals the Dragons in their Magners League clash in Newport.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.