Maree pipped in the final

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Having retained the u-20 title the previous week, it was the turn of Maree Basektball Club’s u-18s to defend the Michael Heffernan Memorial Cup om Cork.

GOLF RESULTS

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

•Athenry Golf Club: Ladies’ 18 hole stableford, Kathryn Reilly (19) 38; Ann Pomphrett (19) 38; Mary Tarmey (22) 38. Men, Noel Carrick (14) 40; Niall Stewart (15) 39; Gross, John Fenlon (6) 32; David McDonagh (16) 37; John Durand (17) 37; Patrick Gough (19) 37.

Bergin and Kenny star in Mountbellew’s win

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

From the throw in, this county semi-final between Mountbellew/Moylough and Caltra sparkled. The local rivals tore into each other with a passion and fervour that had both sets of supporters on their toes for the majority of the contest.

Mountbellew deployed big Joe Bergin on the edge of the square from the start, and that tactical move was to prove decisive as he caused mammoth problems for Enda Meehan.

Corofin easily defeat disjointed Salthill

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

It was difficult to believe how poor Salthill were last Sunday. They looked extremely disjointed and never really got into their stride.

Big Joe Kernan’s reign is launched

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

There was a real sense of razzmatazz and Broadway’s bright lights last Sunday in Tuam stadium for the official introduction of Joe Kernan to the Galway public.

Mayo minors must be at the top of their game

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Quite often the best game on All-Ireland final Sunday is the minor contest rather than the senior joust.

Last year was no exception and Mayo and Tyrone played out a thriller in Croke Park that had to go to a replay before Tyrone collected the silverware.

Galway handballers crowned champions

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Galway handballers secured All Ireland titles at the juvenile championships at the weekend.

Championship moves to the business end with semi-finals down for decision

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

The Claregalway Hotel county senior and intermediate championship semi-finals are down for decision this Sunday.

In senior Caltra face Mountbellew/Moylough at 3.30pm in Tuam stadium and at 5pm Salthill/Knocknacarra face current county champions Corofin.

Connacht focus on clinical finishing to overcome Edinburgh

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Connacht have been forced to make a couple of changes for their first away match in this season’s second Magners League fixture.

Resilient Tribesmen grab the All-Ireland honours

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Galway took their eighth ESB All-Ireland minor hurling title in impressive fashion with a four-point win over Kilkenny at Croke Park on Sunday.

Maree retain Cork Open crown

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Maree Basketball Club hit the ground running in the first big tournament of the 2009/10 season. On Saturday in Gurranabraher they retained the u-20 Cork Open Cup which they had won for the first time last season, winning all five games.

Murphy’s minors strike gold in Croke Park

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Last Sunday was a fantastic day for Galway hurling.Winning a hurling All-Ireland final, senior, u-21, or minor is a wonderful thing for a county, but beating Kilkenny in the final at Croke Park makes it a little sweeter.

Great credit must go to Mattie Murphy

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Well done to Mattie Murphy for the invaluable commitment and service he has given to Galway hurling for the past few decades. To manage your county to five All-Ireland minor titles is a magnificent achievement and hopefully there will be more to come. He was very astute and cool on the sideline again last weekend and he made some terrific tactical adjustments in the last quarter when things needed to be freshened up. It is hard to beat experience, especially in the cauldron of Croke Park on All-Ireland final day and Murphy has it in spades now.

Minors set to turn last year’s despair into this year’s triumph

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Over the past two decades Galway minor hurling teams have enjoyed several bountiful Sunday afternoons in September, and Mattie Murphy’s current crop of youngsters will be anxious to add another to the collection this weekend.

Foster steers United through choppy waters

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Tuesday night’s thrilling success in the north west confirmed many things, but the two most relevant were that Galway’s players can deliver under pressure and that manager Ian Foster is a canny operator.

New boxing academy set to launch in city

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A new boxing club in Galway is gearing up for its official opening next month.

Colga girls undone by double strike

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Afer a hugely successful season, Colga FC’s u-14 girls missed out on the silverware when they fell to cup favourites Longford Town at the final hurdle.

Connacht set to open against Ospreys with new attitude

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Connacht’s hardened approach to gaining Heineken Cup qualification gets its first big test tomorrow night when the Magners League season opens.

Galwegians and Corinthians to meet in CSL opener

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Connacht Senior League action kicks off tonight (Thursday) when Galwegians host city rivals Corinthians at Crowley Park (6.30pm).

It should prove an interesting encounter between these two sides. Galwegians, who play in division 1B, can expect a tough clash from Corinthians who were promoted to division 2 last season.

Galway bid to win county’s eighth All-Ireland minor title

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

After the bitter frustration and disappointment of last year’s defeat in the All Ireland final to Kilkenny, Mattie Murphy and his minor charges head up the road again to Croke Park hoping to collect the 2009 title and gain some measure of revenge for that sickening loss.

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