Galway medallists on the track

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Galway athletes took three golds at the recent Junior and u-23 National Track & Field Championships in Tullamore.

Dynamo Moscow youngsters to play in Umbro Cup

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Fifty teams from nine countries will feature in this year’s Umbro Galway Cup that kicks off at Drom Soccer Park on August 8 for four days.

Hurling supporters’ golf outing

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

The Galway Hurling Supporters’ Club is hosting its annual golf outing on Friday July 6 in the Galway Golf Club.  The club has reduced the cost of a team to €200 or €50 per player (team of four, any combination), but has maintained a bumper number of prizes and goodies, that include All Ireland tickets, free flights from Aer Lingus, and many more. For a tee time contact Deirdre Costello 087 8125896 or Peter Murphy 087 2272943.  Tee times are from 7am to 5.15pm.

Hurling championship resumes

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

The Salthill Hotel Senior Hurling Championship recommences this weekend.

Sunday at Tuam Stadium

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Current county champions Corofin take on Cortoon Shamrocks at 5.15pm on Sunday evening. Mick Culkeen’s charges had an impressive 3-18 to 2-7 win last weekend over a disappointing Bearna outfit and they will feel if they can be a bit more efficient in front of goal, they have a fighting chance in this one.

Sunday at Pearse Stadium

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

2010 county champions Killererin will fancy their chances on Sunday when they take on Leitir Mór (3.45pm) in Pearse Stadium. When they are all available, Stephen Flaherty’s side has got a fair bit of fire power up front, with the likes of Padraic Joyce, Micheal Boyle and Nicky Joyce. They can also call on Galway panellists Tomás Fahy and Colin Forde to shore things up at the back, alongside men like Declan Kelly and Daniel Mannion.

Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

In Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening St Michael’s take on Salthill/Knocknacarra at 5.45pm, and then Annaghdown and Micheál Breathnachs are in action at 7.30pm.

Tuam Stadium on Saturday evening

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

In Tuam Stadium on Saturday evening there is an attractive double header with Tuam Stars and Mountbellew/Moylough (5.45pm), followed by St James taking on Caltra at 7.30pm.

Hurlers advance to the Leinster final with ease

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Galway advanced to the 2012 Leinster final with ease on Sunday, overcoming Offaly in Portlaoise by 14 points, 5-23 to 3-15.

Donnellan targets Leinster title

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Cyril Donnellan, one of the stars of Galway’s win over Offaly last weekend, ranks a Leinster medal as a huge prize for the county.

McGrath makes championship debut

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

The Galway Camogie team to play Offaly in Banagher on Saturday (2.30pm) in their opening game of the championship has been selected by the management team of Tony Ward, Sharon Glynn and James McGrath.

Galway mourns passing of a sporting character

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

A well-known Galway footballer of the fifties, Brendan Glynn, passed away in the city this week.

Galway sides resume league with local derby

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

The Airtricity League resumes tomorrow night with a Galway derby at Fahy's Field carrying importance for the two local representatives.

Having shown signs of life before the break, Mervue United will be eager to add another positive result against an ailing SD Galway outfit.

Get running for the Streets of Galway

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Galway’s most popular athletic event, the Streets of Galway 8k Road Race, will take place this year on August 11.

Get running for the Streets of Galway

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Galway’s most popular athletic event, the Streets of Galway 8k Road Race, will take place this year on August 11.

Return of Canning and Collins will provide real boost for Galway against Offaly

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

On Sunday afternoon in O’Moore Park (2pm), the Galway hurlers face Offaly in the 2012 Leinster semi-final.

Galway youngsters qualify in track and field

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Galway competitors were to the fore in most events at the Connacht Track and Field u-12 qualifiers in Dangan.

Salthill crowned u-13 Cup champs with convincing display

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Salthill Devon claimed this year’s u-13 B Cup with an emphatic 5 - 1 victory over Knocknacara A in Deacy Park recently.

Christy O’Connor Jnr launches new golf challenge

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Galway’s Christy O’Connor Jnr was back swinging a club at the Galway Bay Golf Resort this week to launch a new golf challenge.

Brosnan takes down French opponent

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Galway kickboxing club world champion Brian Brosnan overcame previously unbeaten French fighter Oliver Larrigue at a special fight night promoted by both Corrib Kickboxing Club and Castlegar Mui Thai.

Brosnan beat his French opponent with ease, after giving him two standing eight-counts in the first main event of the evening.

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