Connacht to face Harlequins again
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
Connacht will face English premiership side Harlequins in next season’s European Challenge Cup following publication of the draw yesterday.
Harlequins, who competed in the Heineken Cup last season, were seeded in the top group, which also included Sale Sharks, Bourgoin, Stade Francais and Gloucester. Connacht, seeded in the second group, will also face French side Bayonne and Italian newcomers Cavalieri Prato.
Read more ...Connacht duo prepare to take on All Blacks
Thu, Jun 10, 2010
Connacht’s John Muldoon and Sean Cronin are set to fulfil a rugby player’s great ambition, to play against the New Zealand All Blacks.
Read more ...United should clear cup hurdle
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
The visit of Malahide United to Terryland Park for the third round of the FAI Ford Cup on Friday night provides Sean Connor's beleaguered squad a welcome respite from the cut-and-thrust of league action.
Read more ...United set to host Liverpool in friendly
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
Galway United are set to play another English premiership side when Liverpool travel to Galway in August.
Read more ...County hurling championship resumes
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
County manager John McIntyre will be hoping none of his players are injured this weekend with a full round of club championship matches down for decision in the Cooper Leisure County Hurling Championship.
Read more ...Carlsberg Fives celebrate 34th year
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
One hundred and forty teams line up to do battle in Salthill Park this weekend in the 34th edition of the Salthill Devon organised Carlsberg Fives.
Read more ...Galway rowers make their mark
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
Galway rower Siobhan McCrohan has helped Ireland secure its first women’s World Cup final placing in four years.
Read more ...Salthill Devon ladies advance to cup semi-final
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
Salthill Devon are looking forward to contesting thhe FAI Senior Ladies’ Cup semi-final later this month after an emphatic 4 - 0 victory over last year’s finalists St Catherine’s of Dublin on Sunday.
Read more ...Former Quins and Connacht player hold summer camps
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
Former Connacht and Harlequins prop Peter Bracken is conducting a series of rugby summer camps in various areas throughout the west.
Read more ...McIntyre issues challenge to supporters
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
Galway hurling manager John McIntyre is appealing to the Galway faithful to get behind his team when they square up to Offaly in the Leinster semi-final.
Read more ...Skelly’s penalty save crucial for Caherlistrane
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
Caherlistrane progressed to the last 16 in the Claregalway Hotel County Football Championship in Pearse Stadium on Sunday, defeating Carraroe by three points, 0-13 to 1-07.
Read more ...Ó Bearra’s injury-time point seals victory
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
It often takes a piece of individual magic to separate teams in a tight contest and so it proved in Pearse Stadium on Sunday. St Mary’s Leaving Cert student Fiach Ó Bearra stroked over a spectacular winner to see Micheal Breathnachs defeat an unlucky St Michael’s by 0-10 to 1-6.
Read more ...Galway hurlers expected to win opening championship clash
Thu, May 27, 2010
Championship action has a habit of sneaking up, and this Saturday evening the Galway senior hurlers begin their 2010 campaign when they take on Wexford in Nowlan Park (7pm).
Read more ...United’s attacking prowess could upset Fingal again
Thu, May 27, 2010
With the mid season break edging closer, Galway United will be eager to take something from Saturday afternoon’s trip to the Morton Stadium.
Read more ...Connacht’s unsung heroes reap Irish recognition
Thu, May 27, 2010
Some six and a half years ago John Muldoon, a newcomer to professional rugby, received his first cap for Connacht against the Scottish Borders. Back then coach Michael Bradley told the 20-years-old that he was there because he was an “all right” rugby player - not because he was home-grown Connacht. Today the Portumna man is one of only two from the province on the Irish team, and he knows he’s there on merit - standing proudly and taller than his 6’3” frame alongside Lions players like Jamie Heaslip, David Wallace, Paul O’Connell.
Read more ...Galway rowers gear up for first World Cup event
Thu, May 27, 2010
Three Galwegian rowers, destined to represent Ireland at future international events,were part of a team that travelled to the Wedeu International Regatta at the weekend.
Read more ...Galway ladies retain Connacht minor crown
Thu, May 27, 2010
A Dora Gorman-inspired Galway produced a stunning second-half display to clinch their second Connacht title in a row at Balla in Mayo on Sunday.
Read more ...Heartbreak for Mervue in FAI decider
Thu, May 27, 2010
A dominant Mervue United display was not enough to capture this year’s FAI Youth Cup when opponents Fairview Rangers scored the only goal late in this decider at Jackman Park on Sunday afternoon.
Fairview sub Shane Power’s brillant strike 11 minutes from time won it in the end as he hit a smashing volley over Conor Winn.
Read more ...Mervue grab first home win
Thu, May 27, 2010
Mervue Utd recorded their first home win of the season and only their second of the season with a 1-0 victory over midland neighbours Athlone Town.
Read more ...United must follow away draw with home win
Thu, May 20, 2010
Throughout the opening stages of the League of Ireland season Galway United manager Sean Connor has repeatedly emphasised the importance of following an encouraging away draw with a home win, and that is precisely what Galway United will be trying to achieve when UCD visit Terryland Park tomorrow evening.
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