Tipp to test Galway’s record
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Galway put their 2010 100 per-cent winning record on the line this Sunday when they face Tipperary in Thurles.
Read more ...Footballers face All Ireland champs
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Fresh from their two point defeat to Cork on Saturday, the Galway footballers take on more Munster opposition this Sunday in Pearse Stadium at 2.30pm when they face All-Ireland champions Kerry in round four of the NFL.
Read more ...Connacht need to fire against Dragons on Paddy’s Day
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Connacht will need to be the team on fire when they host their first fixture on a St Patrick’s Day (6.30pm) against the in-form Newport Gwent Dragons.
Read more ...Jes set to defend Irish schools’ hockey crown
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Galway’s Colaiste Iognaid are bidding for a second successive Irish title when this year’s senior school hockey championships get under way in the city today.
Read more ...City clubs ready for Paddy’s Day rugby festival
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
The Glynn Cup rugby festival kicks off at 11am on St Patrick’s Day with some 30 teams from Corinthians and Galwegians competing for points in the Ryder Cup format.
Read more ...Calasanctius celebrates
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Calasanctius College, Oranmore, celebrated its second successive Connacht Junior Schools Cup victory in yesterday’s final at the Galway Sportsground.
Read more ...Greenfields advance to first All Ireland final
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Greenfields Hockey Club are gearing up for one of the biggest days in the club’s history after qualifying for their first All Ireland final.
Read more ...Unbeaten ladies face Laois
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Galway Ladies currently top the table after maintaining their unbeaten record in this year’s Bord Gais Energy NFL division one campaign.
Read more ...Solid start for Mervue
Thu, Mar 11, 2010
Galway clubs enjoyed mixed results on opening night of the Airtricity League first division.
Read more ...Survival is the name of the game as United’s new season gets under way
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
A good start is frequently half the battle in the League of Ireland, and Galway United venture to Richmond Park tomorrow hoping to commence the Sean Connor era with a victory.
Read more ...Corofin fall short against St Gall's
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
“Tot Homines Quot Sententiae” - a Latin maxim states that for every person, there is an opinion. And the Corofin supporters leaving Parnell Park late on Saturday night, feeling despondent after yet another All-Ireland semi-final defeat, also had many diverse opinions.
Read more ...Connacht must capitalise on depleted Warriors
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Connacht return to the Galway Sportsground for the first time since December, targetting a much-needed victory against a Glasgow Warriors side missing its Scottish internationals.
Read more ...IRFU review will be positive for Connacht Rugby
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Connacht branch CEO Gerry Kelly wants to see Connacht supporters marching down College Road to the Sportsground not to IRFU headquarters at Lansdowne Road.
Read more ...Galway hurlers blow hot and cold, then hot again
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
In September 1997 Clare beat Tipperary in the All Ireland final by a point, 0-20 to 2-13. So when Davy Fitzgerald, who was the best goal-keeper in the country in those years, after watching his side suffer a heavy-nine point defeat to Galway last Sunday evening said: "You don't win any championships in the month of February", it would have been rude not to nod sagaciously and agree.
Read more ...Galway take on the Rebels
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Following their recent victory over Monaghan, Galway footballers are now away to Cork in Pairce Ui Rinn on Saturday (7.30pm) in round three of the NFL.
Joe Kernan’s side also play Munster opposition when they face Kerry in Pearse Stadium on Sunday week, ensuring Galway’s form will be well and truly tested.
Read more ...Jes bid for three-in-a-row
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Galway’s Colaiste Iogniad are seeking a record third successive Connacht senior schools cup title when they come head to head with Sligo Grammar in Wednesday’s decider at the Galway Sportsground.
Read more ...Local clubs gear up for Paddy’s Day rugby festival
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
This year’s annual Glynn Cup competition between local rivals Galwegians and Corinthians will once again produce a festival of rugby on St Patrick’s Day.
Read more ...Moycullen finish home season on a high
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Moycullen’s first season in the Superleague enters its final weekend with two away trips against the Hoops and Neptune.
They travel to Dublin for this evening’s encounter before the final match of the season against Neputne in Cork on Sunday.
Read more ...Maree’s Tolka ton secures play-off spot
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Maree have secured a play-off berth int heir first National League basketball season with a 100-91 win over Tolka Rovers.
Read more ...SPORTS SHORTS
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Galway Lawn Tennis Club holds a table quiz on Monday March 8 at 8 pm. It is a fundraiser for two members of the club, Jenny Burrows and Jonathan Klampe, who have been selected to represent Ireland at the ITF World Senior Tennis Team Championships in Mexico from March 26 to April 4. Burrows and Klampe are coaches at GLTC, who also work with Connacht’s development squads. Tables of four are €40 each with prizes for the winners, spot prizes, and a raffle.
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