St James reap senior reward after long wait
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
All good things come to those who wait. And after last year’s heartbreaking defeat to Leitir Mór in the intermediate final, St James’ players and supporters must have wondered what they had to do to make the step up to senior level.
Read more ...Some mystifying decisions
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Last Sunday Frank Kinneen became the first referee in Galway football in 37 years (since Tom Boyle, Ballinasloe, in 1972 and 1973) to referee the county senior final in consecutive years.
Read more ...Moycullen still seek winning spark to Superleague
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Next up for Moycullen basketball is their first double header of the season with a tricky encounter away in UCD on Saturday night, followed by a game versus UL Eagles on Monday in NUIG.
Read more ...Maree topple league and cup champions
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Maree’s great start to the Men’s Basketball National League continued in Calasanctius Gym when the latest team to fall was the 2010 league and cup double winners St Mary’s Castleisland.
Read more ...Barna prevail in West Board final thriller
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
It took extra time before Barna minors prevailed in the West Board A Minor League final on Sunday in the Prairie.
Read more ...Galway fighters retain All Ireland titles
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Five fighters from the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club were in action on Sunday in Kilkenny and they came away with four wins and just one defeat.
Read more ...Connacht Euro hopes on the line tomorrow
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Connacht’s European ambitions are on the line this weekend when they host big-spending French side Bayonne at the Galway Sportsground on Friday (7pm).
Last weekend’s surprise loss to Amlin Challenge Cup newcomers Cavalieri means Connacht need to win this weekend to keep any hopes of qualification alive.
Read more ...Connor needs to rebuild confidence for visit to Santry
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Galway United manager Sean Connor has accepted that a relegation play-off with Bray Wanderers is inevitable, but insists tomorrow’s trip to the Morton Stadium in Santry for a clash against Sporting Fingal carries importance as the Tribesmen seek an injection of confidence.
Read more ...Loughrea and Portumna return to Kenny Park for replay
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Portumna and Loughrea renew acquaintances in the replay of the county senior semi-final. on Saturday at 4pm in Kenny park.
Read more ...Tomás Ó Flatharta to attend football final
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Kerry native Tomás Ó Flatharta, who was ratified last Thursday night as the manager of the Galway senior footballers for the next three years, is expected to attend Sunday’s football final in Pearse Stadium
Read more ...Thornton adds another title
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
As expected, the in-form Gary Thornton of Galway City Harriers won the senior men’s event at the 2010 County Galway Cross-Country Championships.
Read more ...Killererin and Corofin clash in county senior football final on Sunday
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
History will be made next Sunday in Pearse stadium at 4pm when Killererin and Corofin come face to face in a county senior final for the first time.
Read more ...St James favourites
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
St James aim to get into the senior ranks of Galway football for 2011 when they take on An Spidéal in the intermediate final at 2pm in Pearse Stadium on Sunday.
The city side went down by two points to Leitir Mór last year in a game they still feel they could have won. However they should have been hardened by that experience, and with Paul Conroy and Eoin Concannon in their ranks, they have the talent to win this tie.
Read more ...Tommie Wilson still on the go twenty years later
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Every club has truly great servants to the cause. Players who are able to keep the flame of enthusiasm and desire to represent their place and their club glowing fiercely after it has extinguished in many others. Tommie Wilson is such a man.
Read more ...Women’s national blitz
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
•Galway women representing Caherlistrane, Glenamaddy, Kilkerrin/Clonberne and Milltown GAA clubs are taking part in Saturday’s National Gaelic4Mothers Blitz Day.
Read more ...Corinthians carve through Clonakilty to grab bonus point win
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Corinthians grabbed their first points of the All Ireland League with a well deserved victory over Clonakilty on Saturday.
Read more ...Unsung heroes of club rugby to be rewarded
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A new award for club rugby has been established in the province.
Read more ...Maree boosted with Ballon win ahead of home tie with champions
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Maree Basketball Club is seeking a third win on the trot after a fantastic start to their National League campaign.
Read more ...Moycullen seek first Superleague win
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Moycullen’s next Superleague fixture against Cork’s Blue Demons promises to be an enticing encounter when the two meet at NUIG on Saturday (8pm).
Both sides have enjoyed mixed starts to the season so far with Blue Demons enjoying a great opening weekend win against Ulster Elks followed by a disappointing loss to UCD Marian on Saturday.
Read more ...Connacht hockey ready for interpros
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Connacht hockey teams compete in the u-16 and u-18 interprovincial tournaments which take place this weekend in Dublin's Alexandra College. Coach Sarah McDonald, assistant Andrew Kinsella, and manager Finola McGuinness are confident their squads will perform well after several months training.
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