Three reasons why Corofin are Connacht champions

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

1 - TOP CLASS DEFENCE

Galwegians seek rare win over Con to maintain top four push

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

This weekend sees a return to All Ireland League action for Connacht clubs, with all but one away from home.

Rugby briefs

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

• Corinthians, currently in fifth place in division three, have a real chance to continue their momentum when they host Sunday’s Well at Cloonacauneen on Saturday (2.30pm). With 14 points, they, like Galwegians, have posted three wins from four outings, while their opponents are currently parked in 15th place with just five points. This is a real chance to continue their move up the table, and one they can be expected to take.

Titans must stop Limerick Lions to bank a vital league win

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

After a successful double header last weekend, Galway Titans, currently occupying third place in the league table, now travel to Limerick to take on Limerick Lions on Saturday.

Football Board Convention on Monday

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

The Football Board Convention is on next Monday December 1 in Ionad Peile na Gaillimhe in Claregalway. Clubs are asked to ensure their delegates are in attendance.

County secretary Seamus O’Grady is still open for business as regards any proposals to be brought in front of the board and there are no new nominations for a seat at the top table.

Camogie champs

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Ahascragh-Caltra intermediate camogie team won the Connacht Intermediate Championship final on Sunday, beating Four Roads of Roscommon, by 0-10 to 1-5. The game went to extra time after the sides finished level 0-8 to 1-5.

Heart of Galway regain Connacht title

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Heart Of Galway 0-15
Local Authorities (Sligo) 2-08

Top badminton honours for NUIG and GLTC

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

NUIG and Galway Lawn Tennis Club members have been crowned the top badminton players in the county.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

•An Everton academy coach will visit the Power Soccer School of Excellence in Galway in January. Players interested in being coached by the Everton coach can enrol on the Everton Way through Power Soccer - an on-line-coaching tool designed for young players to develop their game. Players enrolled in the Everton Way through Power Soccer will be coached by the Everton Academy Coach for two 90-minute sessions in Galway city. For further information contact 091-865350. Fee:€90

•The Galway Bay Sailing Club held its annual laying up supper and prize giving at the weekend. During the year the dinghy fleets competed in 72 races, while the cruiser fleets held 52 races including the King of the Bay series. The junior section have had a very busy year, participating in training and sailing from April to November, while several of the junior members had successes on the national and regional circuit. Yannick Lemonnier, rear commodore dinghies, presented the prizes to the dinghy fleets. Pascal Lally, Vincent Jordan, and Gerry Drudy were the main winners in the mono-hulls, while Gerry Murray, Tony Murphy and Tim Breen won in the multi-hulls. The main cruiser winners were: Class 1, Joie de Vie, That's Life, and Catalpa; Class 2, Rocodor, Silver Foam, and Siamsa. The King of the Bay Trophy was presented to Glenn Cahill, owner of Joie de Vie. Pierce Purcell was presented with the Michael Donohue Trophy, having been voted the Club Volunteer of the Year by the members. Rear commodore of cruisers, Dave Vinnell, paid special tribute to the crew of Ireland West who won the Round Ireland Race. Presentations were also made to Ian Quinn, Kieran Moran, Eugene Burke, and Sheila Baynes, on behalf of her late husband David, who took on a mammoth fundraising task 21 years ago to clear the debt incurred by the club and thus saved it from folding.

It’s time Connacht confounded the history books

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Connacht and Ulster go head to head in Ravenhill tomorrow night (7.30pm) for a second successive year with Heineken Cup qualification as their no 1 ambition.

It’s time Connacht confounded the history books

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Connacht and Ulster go head to head in Ravenhill tomorrow night (7.30pm) for a second successive year with Heineken Cup qualification as their no 1 ambition.

United savour survival, but must prepare for hard times

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

While the full gamut of sporting emotions may have been sampled, ultimately 2008 will be remembered as the year in which Galway United staged a remarkable rally to avoid relegation from the Eircom League’s premier division.

Moycullen dethrone cup kings in convincing fashion

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

An Cearnog Nua, Moycullen 83
UCD Marian 66

Titans face rematch with Portlaoise

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Galway Titans Basketeball Club face a double-header in this weekend’s National League action.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

• If you are looking for a good night out or would like to buy jerseys belonging to a host of well know stars, Raftery’s of Corofin is the place to be on Saturday night where the local soccer club is holding a Racenight to raise funds for the club. Established in 1980, Corofin United FC has recently purchased land and developed two playing pitches, plus a training pitch at Myles Park in the village. This is the first phase of a five-year plan which also includes the development of a clubhouse and all-weather playing facilities. In addition to the usual races, there will also be an auction, including a signed T-shirt belonging to Pádraig Harrington, and a host of signed jerseys that include soccer greats Eric Cantona and Ronaldo, an Irish soccer jersey signed by a number of the players plus manager Giovanni Trapattoni, a Connacht Rugby jersey, a Galway football jersey, and a Wexford football jersey signed by Mattie Forde.

Mervue head to Kildare with promotion still in sight

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Mervue United 2
Kildare County 2

Galway Garda now face Sligo counterparts

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Galway Garda 3-10
Erriccson (Roscommon) 1-4

New sponsor for Galway United

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Galway United, having secured their top-flight status, will have a new main sponsor next season.

Rugby Shorts

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

•Galwegians are in action on Saturday when they play their fisrt AIB Cup fixture this season. They host Highfield in Crowley Park in this postponed second round fixture. Highfield advanced with a 13-6 victory over Sunday’s Well, but Galwegians should prove too strong for this division two side which currently lies 11th in the league. Galwegians, who advanced to the semi-finals before losing 5-8 to Shannon last season, have another great opportunity to go through - the winners will play division three outfit Nenagh Ormond in the next round. Buccaneers have already advanced following their superb victory over Clontarf.

The Comeback kid - delighted to be in action again

Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Such a moniker is a lot to measure up to, nevertheless he takes it in his considerable stride and smiles as he recalls how it came into being at an u-16 training session many moons ago.

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