McIntyre’s men head to Wexford
Thu, Jan 22, 2009
Galway's entrance into Leinster was marked by a victory at Tullamore. Now another hurdle must be cleared at New Ross on Sunday, and Wexford, emboldened by their efficient success against UCD, will be intent on taking Galway's scalp.
Read more ...SPORTS SHORTS
Thu, Jan 22, 2009
•Liam Mellows GAA Club, which celebrated its 75th birthday last year, is to launch the next phase of its development at the club grounds at Ballyloughane, Renmore. After securing planning permission last year, the club is now beginning development of a 4.5 acre portion of land, adjacent to the existing pitch at Ballyloughane, to provide an additional playing field. As part of this development, Liam Mellows GAA Club will be constructing a shoreline walkway for public use across the club's facilities. On Sunday (January 25) the club will host an official ceremony at 12 noon to mark the turning of the soil, to be conducted by Seán Duggan, former Galway hurling legend and a long standing member of Liam Mellows. Registration will also take place that day. For more information contact club registrar Shane McInerney 087-697 2133.
Read more ...Jump shot
Thu, Jan 22, 2009
Ladies’ Division 1: Titans kept the pressure on Moycullen at the top of the table by maintaining their good form against NUIG 2. There were two other tight games in the division, with Corrib catching up with Ballinrobe in fourth position after beating them by four points. The other match in the division saw Titanides get their first win of the season.
Results: NUIG2 23 Titans 71; Corrib 49 Ballinrobe 45; Titanides 32 Tribes 30; Na Gael 65 NUIG2 37.
Read more ...Foster takes over as Kenna departs
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
In a dramatic and suffen move, Galway United have been forced to appoint a new manager after Jeff Kenna resigned to take over St Patrick’s Athletic.
Read more ...Let the games begin for Galway hurlers
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
The John McIntyre era commences at O'Connor Park on Sunday when Galway make the short trip to Tullamore for a Walsh Cup clash with Offaly.
Read more ...Encouraging signs from Sammon’s youngsters
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Liam Sammon's promising Galway outfit will be seeking a hat-trick of January victories tomorrow night in Loughgeorge to book a place in the Connacht FBD League final.
Read more ...Corofin face a rough ride in Ruislip
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
They are overwhelming favourites to advance to take on Kilmacud Crokes on Saturday February 21 in Mullingar in the All-Ireland semi-final.
Read more ...Late Late Show falls flat for GAA celebration
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Like many other sports fans I am a big admirer of much of the material produced in the RTE sports department on both TV and radio.
Programmes on television like The Sunday Game, The Premiership, coverage of the rugby championship, the Olympics, World Cups and the like, are usually professionally done and provide considerable quality entertainment.
Read more ...Skehana in All Ireland junior quarter-final
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
One of the most famous clubs in Galway, Skehana, face John Mitchells (Warwickshire) this Saturday in Ballinasloe at 2.30pm in the AIB GAA All-Ireland Hurling Junior Club Championship quarter-final.
I remember playing Skehana as a young fellow with the Sylane hurling u-16s and minors. They were hardy men then and still are, and I cannot see John Mitchells having the wherewithal to keep them from reaching the All-Ireland semi-final.
Read more ...Connacht change tactics for London Irish joust
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Connacht have chosen a new strategy in a bid to qualify for this year’s European Challenge Cup quarter-finals by resting their front-line players for Saturday’s fixture against London Irish.
Read more ...Local rivalry will ensure intense league battle
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Connacht rivals Galwegians and Buccaneers clash on Saturday in the AIB League division one at Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Saturday afternoon (2.30pm).
Read more ...Connacht rugby fixtures
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Saturday, Junior League Division 2 South Section, Buccaneers v Galwegians; Sunday; Junior League Division 1A: Corrib v Castlebar; Ballina v Corinthians. Connacht Junior Cup, Westport v UCG ; Gort v Monivea; Creggs v Sligo; Galwegians v West Offaly Loughrea v Dunmore Carrick v OLBC. Monday: Connacht Tribune Schools Junior Cup, Colaiste Iognaid v Sligo Grammer Annacotty; St Joseph’s, Galway v St Muiredachs; Clifden CS v Marist College; Garbally College v St Marys Ballygar.
Read more ...Connacht let it slip late
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Come the end of the season and Connacht could well be left to rue this winnable Magners League fixture against the visiting Scarlets.
Read more ...Moycullen advance to National Cup final over local rivals Titans
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Never was the phrase ‘defence wins championships’ more appropriate than on Saturday when An Cearnog Nua, Moycullen, staged a magnificent late recovery over local rivals Titans in the National Cup semi-final in Castleisland.
Read more ...Double victory for Maree
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
A great weekend for Galway basketball was complete late Saturday night in Castleisland Kerry, when Maree advanced to two National Cup finals.
Read more ...Jump shot
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
•All-Ireland Schools’ Cup semi-finals: U-16 A Girls, Calasanctius Oranmore were pipped 50 -49 by St Joseph’s Abbeyfeale, despite taking an early lead. Calasanctius struggled with the size of the Tipperary girls and were down by six at half time, but started to get the better of Abbeyfeale under the basket. Ciara Newell’s shooting brought the Oranmore side within touching distance, but Abbeyfeale just held out.
Read more ...Wegians and Buccs advance
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
Galwegians, semi-finalists last year, ensured they continued their advance in this year’s AIB Cup with a 14 - 3 win over division three outfit Nenagh Ormond.
Read more ...Galway’s youngsters will find Leitrim a stern challenge
Thu, Jan 08, 2009
At the outset of 2008 as Galway football entered a decisive new chapter, the Connacht FBD League was utilised intelligently. Liam Sammon's approach saw Galway embrace the challenges with the required passion and zeal to book the considerable bounty of a trip to New York that awaits the winners.
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