Unbeaten Galway Ladies at home to Tryone
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Galway Ladies enjoy a home venue for the first time since the season began when they host Tyrone in Mountbellew on Sunday (2pm) in the third round of the Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League.
Read more ...Moycullen struggle to find momentum
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Any outside hopes of Moycullen making the play-offs in their first season of Superleague basketball were crushed at the weekend.
Read more ...Maree lose overtime game to St Mary’s
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Maree came agonisingly close to overcoming National Cup champions St Mary’s in Oranmore on Saturday.
Read more ...McNamara records new PB at Scottish champs
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Galway’s Maria McNamara secured the silver medal in the high jump at the u-15 age group Scottish Indoor Championships at the weekend.
Read more ...New record in Maree 8k
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
Tullamore Harriers’ John Donegan set a new record for the Maree 8k road race held on Sunday with a finishing time of 28.21.
Read more ...Gaelic notes
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
•The first annual general meeting of the Galway Hurling Supporters Club will be held next Thursday (February 25) at the Lough Rea Hotel, Loughrea, Co Galway at 8pm. The club, which was set up last year, already boasts more than 600 members, and chairman Eamon Bradshaw is hoping this will increase to more than 2,000 this year. Bradshaw is calling on everyone interested in hurling to attend the AGM where officers will outline its activities during 2009, financial support for the Galway hurling reams, members aspirations for 2010, planned events during 2010, and benefits for members. The club has its own website, www.ghsc.ie, which has attracted hits from all over the world.
Read more ...SPORTS SHORTS
Thu, Feb 18, 2010
•Athenry Soccer club is hosting a table quiz on Friday February 26 in the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry. The entry fee is €10 per person per team of four. Winners’ prizes, spot prizes and finger food are included. For further information contact Ronan 0866052131 or Pat 0872236519.
Read more ...Two vital league points at stake for Galway footballers
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
After last Sunday’s abysmal display and heavy defeat against Mayo, Galway face a big battle this Sunday against Monaghan to avoid finding themselves being plonked at the bottom of division one and looking over their shoulders.
Read more ...Portumna expected to advance to another All Ireland final
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
This Sunday at Parnell Park in Dublin ( 2.30pm) Portumna hurlers will face Dunloy (Antrim) in the All-Ireland semi-final.
Portuma are the hottest of favourites for the game and anything less than a solid Portumna victory would be a massive shock to the entire GAA world.
Read more ...McIntyre urges a clinical approach to Walsh Cup final
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Following their narrow 1-22 to 2-16 win over Offaly at O’Connor Park last weekend, the Galway hurlers take on Dublin in the Walsh Cup final this Sunday at Parnell Park in Dublin (12.45pm).
Read more ...Moycullen host big guns in Superleague action
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Moycullen are hoping for strong home support this weekend when they return to Superleague basketball action and face two big games in two days.
Read more ...Hession sprints to another Irish title
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Olympic athlete Paul Hession was back in action last weekend at the Woodie’s DIY Senior Irish Championships in the Odyssey Arena, Belfast, posting a winning time in the 60m sprint.
Read more ...Maree 8k run
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Maree will host an 8k run and community 5k fun walk on Saturday with funds raised being used to improve sporting facilities in the Maree and Oranmore areas.
Read more ...Craughwell celebrates Cawley’s Gold Cup win
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Craughwell jockey Alain Cawley was celebrating the biggest win of his racing career when he steered Joncol home to claim the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown at the weekend.
Read more ...Opening win gives Galway heart as they head to Dublin
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Having started the new season with a victory over Kerry, Galway Ladies now turn their attention to last year’s All Ireland finalists Dublin.
Read more ...Maree bounce back after loss to Titans
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Maree’s hopes of making the play-offs in this year’s National League division one basketball are still alive, despite losing to local rivals Titans by 86-76 on Saturday.
Read more ...Galway hosts Ireland’s first Euro hockey event
Thu, Feb 11, 2010
Galway Hockey Club is set to host a European Hockey Indoor Club Challenge, becoming the first in Ireland to have the honour.
Read more ...Connacht await IRFU’s approval of new coach
Thu, Feb 04, 2010
The waiting game continues on the appointment of Connacht’s new rugby coach to replace incumbent Michael Bradley.
Eric Elwood remains the No 1 choice of the Connacht Branch, but this is still to be ratified by the IRFU in whose hands the appointment now lies.
Read more ...Tough start for Galway ladies
Thu, Feb 04, 2010
Galway ladies begin their season when the Bord Gais Energy National Ladies Football League kicks off on Sunday.
Read more ...French succeeds Glynn at Mervue
Thu, Feb 04, 2010
Mervue United has appointed Tom French as the new manager of the club’s League of Ireland first division team.
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