Corinthians seal promotion
Thu, Apr 16, 2009
Corinthians celebrated their long-held ambition of promotion to the All Ireland League’s division two at the weekend with a gutsy display over rivals Queens University in the penultimate game of the season.
Read more ...Cleary in devastating form for Wegians
Thu, Apr 16, 2009
Galwegians turned on the style to grab the full complement of points over an already doomed Terenure College at Crowley Park on Easter Saturday, but the win was not enough to secure a place in next season’s top eight competition.
Read more ...Salthill Devon to host charity blitz
Thu, Apr 16, 2009
A special one day five-a-side fundraising soccer blitz takes place on Saturday April 25 in Drom in aid of the Galway Simon Community.
Read more ...Boyne battle tomorrow
Thu, Apr 09, 2009
Crucial games are arriving fast and frequently for Galway United, and tomorrow’s United Park encounter with Drogheda United can certainly be classed in that category.
Throughout the years Galway United have struggled to obtain positive results from their trips to the banks of the Boyne, and though Drogheda might not possess the calibre of old a strenuous 90 minutes awaits tomorrow.
Read more ...Station Road beckons for Mervue
Thu, Apr 09, 2009
A hectic recent schedule packed with matches has hampered Mervue United, but they return to Station Road tomorrow, the scene of the club’s most polished performance.
That occurred in last November’s First Division Play/Off when Mervue United trounced Kildare County with a display that was effective, enthusiastic, and ultimately efficient. Such industry will need to be replicated again as Mervue are fully aware of how mediocre Kildare have been thus far. Still that brings difficulties too as Kildare are likely to be gritty and determined following two cruel losses to promotion contenders Sporting Fingal and UCD.
Read more ...Galway need to make a point in Tralee
Thu, Apr 09, 2009
Kerry won the league in 2004 under Jack O’Connor. And then in September they collected the Sam Maguire at their ease. They did the exact same thing two years later and no doubt that is what is on their agenda for 2009 too.
Read more ...Season defining game for Connacht in Northampton
Thu, Apr 09, 2009
Connacht will travel to Northampton this weekend for their European Challenge Cup Quarter Final on Saturday at 3:00pm in high spirits after the 39-17 drubbing of the Dragons last Friday.
Read more ...Corinthians going for glory
Thu, Apr 09, 2009
Lunch on Easter Saturday in the Corinthian clubhouse is fully booked (with a long waiting list) in anticipation of history being made by the club in their penultimate match of the All Ireland League. Top of the table Corinthians meet second placed Queen’s University Belfast (K/O 2.30pm). A win for Corinthians secures the Division 3 title and promotion to Division 2. To lose merely puts Corinthians back into the melting pot.
Read more ...Brandywell awaits tomorrow
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
While league football is more of a gruelling marathon than a sprint the occasional injection of pace can have drastic implications. Galway United’s four match unbeaten dash has put a spring in their step, and is why manager Ian Foster believes tomorrow’s trip to the Brandywell for an encounter with high flying Derry City should be relished.
Read more ...Mervue host high flying Shelbourne
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
It has been a bittersweet few days for Mervue United. The pleasure and joy of last Friday’s stirring away success at Gortakeegan was diluted somewhat by last Monday’s League Cup reversal at Drom.
Read more ...Reality bites
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Went to Omagh last Saturday night for the Tyrone v Derry game, it’s no joke of a trip from the city of the tribes and took the guts of four hours.
Read more ...St Paul’s Oughterard in All Ireland final
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
These are exciting days to be a student or staff member in St Paul’s in Oughterard as they face into their first ever All-Ireland final at B level this Saturday in Carrick-On-Shannon at 2pm.
Read more ...Hurlers face Tipperary at Pearse Stadium
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Two restorative victories mean hope is coursing through Galway’s system again, but with challenges arriving thick and fast there is little time to reflect on the positive recent tidings. Wins over Munster opposition usually satisfy, and the manner in which Galway eked out results against Limerick and Waterford certainly augurs well. Nonetheless a frenetic spring schedule ensures Galway must be primed for another battle this Sunday when Tipperary enter Salthill for a match that ought to be revealing.
Read more ...Connacht back in Sportsground action
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Connacht take on the Dragons at the Sportsground on Friday night (6:30) hoping to halt a recent poor run of form and build some much needed momentum for their European Challenge Cup semi final the following week.
Read more ...Devon advance in League Cup
Thu, Apr 02, 2009
Salthill Devon 2
Mervue United 2
Mervue United 2
Read more ...Vital Connacht derby at Terryland tomorrow
Thu, Mar 26, 2009
A string of interesting sub plots ensure tomorrow’s Terryland Park encounter between Galway United and Sligo Rovers ought to be tasty. The shock table toppers against the surprise basement boys, Alan Keane’s return to the ground in which he served with distinction, and the television cameras in attendance will ensure intrigue is attached to the affair.
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