Moycullen too strong for Leitir Móir in club championship

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

Moycullen who will face Killererin in the county quarter finals in three weeks time had a good win over Naomh Anna Leitir Móir in Pearse stadium last weekend, winning on a score-line of 1-16 to 1-11.

Sean O’ Dea’s team are improving with each outing and the return of former Galway star, Paul Clancy has provided a real central point to their attack. Lining out at full-forward, the “Bomber Clancy” hit four superb points from play in the first half and those scores set his side on the way to victory. Based on the form he showed last Saturday there are few full-backs in the county who would fancy an hour in his company, and his potential duel with Killererin full-back Colin Forde is one to really look forward to.

FAI Umbro Women’s Senior Cup final

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

Áine O'Gorman was Peamount United's match-winner in the FAI Umbro Women's Senior Cup final at Tolka Park on Sunday as her hat-trick put paid to Salthill Devon's hopes of national silverware.

Galway minor ladies win All-Ireland title

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

The Galway minor ladies, captained by Sarah Lynch, won the All-Ireland title at Ballymahon in Leitrim last Saturday, thanks to a comfortable and impressive victory over last year’s champions Donegal.

Camogie Academy in Pearse Stadium for 13 – 15 year olds

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

There will be a Camogie Academy held in Pearse Stadium for three days from Tuesday August 10 to Thursday 12 from 2.30pm-4.30pm each day.

Camogie Academy in Pearse Stadium for 13 – 15 year olds

Thu, Jul 29, 2010

There will be a Camogie Academy held in Pearse Stadium for three days from Tuesday August 10 to Thursday 12 from 2.30pm-4.30pm each day.

Hurlers have it all to do to topple Tipp

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

The Galway senior hurlers will have it all to do next Sunday at 4pm in Croke Park when they take on Tipperary in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

Mayo too strong for Galway minor footballers

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Travelling down the Curragh line on Sunday morning to McHale Park for the Connacht minor final, it was difficult to anticipate anything except a Mayo victory. Their third in a row since Galway’s last win back in 2007.

County football championship back in action this weekend

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Sixteen senior teams are in action this weekend to decide which will advance to the quarter-finals of the senior championship.

All the games will be played in either Pearse Stadium or Tuam Stadium and are down for decision on Saturday and Sunday.

Galway Garda claim silverware with clinical finishing

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Galway Garda won the first silverware of the 2010 Interfirms GAA season and retained the Curran Cup when they proved too strong for a gallant Medtronic side in Renmore during the week.

Struggling United still playing with pride

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

July has been a dramatic month for Galway United as they strive to defeat Dundalk at Terryland Park on Sunday evening.

Bradley and the Blues

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Former Connacht coach Michael Bradley is being touted as a possible coach of New Zealand Super 14 side the Blues.

Salthill Devon Ladies contest first national final on Sunday

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Salthill Devon Ladies enter new territory this weekend when they contest the FAI Umbro Women's Senior Challenge Cup final.

Salthill u-14s join seniors in a national final

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Salthill Devon will have another team in a national final after the ladies’ u-14 team advanced after an impressive 3 - 1 semi-final win on Sunday.

By coincidence, the u-14s overcame Peamount United in Dublin, the same opponents the senior ladies will meet this Sunday in the second final which the club will contest.

Rowing double for NUIG

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

NUI Galway claimed a title double at this year’s Irish Rowing Championships.

golf results

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

Galway Bay Golf Club: Captain’s Day (Denis Maher), Tom Sands 60; Donal Dooley 56; John Killeen 55; Gross Ronan Hennigan;Tom Moran; Martin Kerins; Alan Kerin;Front nine Martin Gohery; Back nine Michael Culhane; Nearest the pin John Connolly; Longest drive Brendan O'Leary. Ladies, Orla Shields (19) 41; Aoife Killeen (20) 41; Gross Mary Kelly (12) 24; Helen O'Flaherty (17) 37; Sheila Reilly (20) 37; Front nine, Patricia Melville; Back nine, Collette Kelleher; Nearest the Pin, Sheila Reilly; Longest Drive, Bridgie Hanley.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

•Knocknacarra FC pre-season training commenced this week for all adult (junior) teams on Tuesday and also today (Thursday) in Cappagh Park at 7pm. The club hopes to enter three adult teams in the Galway & District League for the forthcoming season. Registration for all underage teams takes place at the clubhouse in Cappagh park tomorrow (Friday) from 7pm to 9pm and Saturday from 1pm to 3pm . For more information contact Mike 086-8521312 .The club is also on the lookout for coaches at all levels. Contact club secretary John O'Donovan 086-2391418 .

Majestic to fly high for Weld in Plate

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

The greatest party anywhere in the eurozone is almost upon us and whether one deals in euros, sterling, dollars, or the Japanese yen all roads will lead to Ballybrit on Monday next as the seven-day marathon that is the Galway Race Week Festival gets under way shortly after five o clock. With more than fifty races on the menu punters will need to tread carefully through a minefield of tough maximum field handicaps and conditions contests under both Flat and National Hunt rules and with margins tight in all walks of life selective punting is advised.

Cothrom Na Feinne fancied In Hurdle

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

This year’s renewal of the Galway Guinness Hurdle in my opinion lacks real strength in depth among the 47 entries but finding the winner is no easier. With top weight and twice course winner Luska Lad announced a definite runner by his trainer John Hanlon all runners will be able to run off their correct marks.

The early market leader has been the Gordon Elliott trained Dirar, a recent winner on the Flat at Ayr and prior to that he was a good winner of a handicap hurdle at Limerick when he gave plenty of weight and a length and threequarter beating to Banna Man showing himself to be in top form after a layoff but for me he will be found wanting in the jumping department. Having been a gambled on second in last years contest Deutschland who is also engaged in the 'Plate' is well enough treated but he might again find the trip too sharp .

Ballybrit 2010 to be better than ever

Thu, Jul 22, 2010

The countdown has begun to the Galway Races and this year’s Summer Festival kicks off with the Galway’s Best Hotels Day, with all seven races sponsored by Galway’s leading hotels and the feature race of the day the carlton.ie/galwaycity (Q.R) Handicap.

Galway have lessons to learn from harsh defeat to Kilkenny

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The Galway hurlers had hoped to make some hurling history last Sunday afternoon at Croke Park. Only two years in the Leinster championship and already in a final. It was an opportunity to make a statement.

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