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.

Galway hot favourites with the bookies

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Galway have been installed as red-hot favourites with the bookies after their triumph over Waterford, but Murphy claims this is insulting to a Kilkenny team that took the honours last year. “If I was doing the odds on this match it wouldn’t be far off a 50-50 match. There are never more than a few points between the sides when they meet and typically it is only one or two. The burden of expectation is worrying, but we cannot control what people think. “On any given Sunday a team needs things to fall into place on the day. We have prepared as well as we could and now it is up to the lads to go out and show the country how good they are. We believe in them and hopefully they will do themselves, their families, and their clubs proud this weekend.”

Galway Garda retain title

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Galway Garda 1-08
Boston Scientific 0-05

Boston Scientific 0-05

Colga girls set for biggest game in club’s history

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Colga FC play the biggest game of their short history on Sunday when the girls take on Longford Town in the u-14 Irish Cup at Terryland Park (3pm).

Two key duels may give the edge to Kerry

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

With Cork already safely into the 2009 All-Ireland football final after their battering of Tyrone last weekend, our attention swings this Sunday to who will join them? Kerry or Meath.

United’s scrap for points intensifies

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

It has been a difficult couple of weeks both on and off the field for Galway United, but tomorrow’s encounter with Shamrock Rovers at Terryland Park offers an ideal opportunity to deliver an improved performance.

Connacht’s young guns get chance to shine tomorrow

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Connacht’s brightest young talent will make their debuts for the province in the last of the three pre-season friendlies tomorrow night at the Galway Sportsground (6.30pm).

Clifden’s Tiernan O’Halloran and Eoin Griffin from Knocknacarra have been named in Michael Bradley’s starting XV for their clash with English first divison outfit Rotherham Titans.

Continued bank sponsorship gives Connacht added boost

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

On a day when the Magners League was being hailed as a real force in world rugby, Connacht revelled in their own fortune with the continued sponsorship from the Bank of Ireland.

Galway hurleres will not begrudge Clare’s victory

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

It was a titantic struggle and a great advertisement for the game. The young hurlers of Galway and Clare slugged it out in the All-Ireland under-21 hurling semi-final at Semple Stadium until finally extra time saw Clare take the honours.

Bearna minors top group

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Bearna/na Forbacha minor hurlers have advanced to the preliminary quarter-finals after ovecoming Portumna in their final championship game last week.

This crucial game decided which team would advance from the group, and it was Bearna who edged the contest by a single point, 0 - 13 to 0 - 12.

golf results

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

•Corinthians Golf Society: Sean Brennan’s Captain’s Prize will be held at Ballinasloe Golf Club on Saturday August 29 at 10am. Contact Paddy Flynn 087 2557618.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

•Tuam All Stars Gymnastic club members Amy Egan and Stephanie Gilmore, coached by Fionnuala Dooley Duffy, enjoyed success at the Celtic Cup in Cardiff when winning a bronze medal. Tuam All Stars is taking new members in September. Previous experience not required. Minium age five; no maxium age. For further information telephone 087-6521075

Loughnane joins an elite Irish group with world champ medal

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Olive Loughnane is the deserved toast of Loughrea, County Galway, and Ireland this week after becoming only the fourth Irish athlete to stand on the podium at a world athletic championship.

Hession to lead Connacht’s relay team at Croker

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Galway’s two world athletic champions will be feted at Croke Park on Sunday.

Silver medalist Olive Loughnane’s achievement will be marked at half time at the match on Sunday, while 200m sprinter Paul Hession will lead the Connacht team in a novel relay race at GAA headquarters.

United’s midfield faces big test away to champions Bohs

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Having suffered a disappointing FAI Cup exit, Galway United will be especially eager to deliver an improved performance at Dalymount Park tomorrow against champions Bohemians.

Canning leads u-21s into battle with the Banner

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Galway’s hopes of advancing to a second All Ireland hurling final this year rest on the u-21s who face Clare on Saturday.

Irish players return to duty for Gloucester test

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

After a useful workout in London, Connacht now head to Gloucester for their second pre-season challenge this weekend.

Connacht Rugby open day for Special Olympics

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Connacht Rugby are holding a free open day on Sunday (August 23) at the Sportsground in aid of Special Olympics Ireland.

Sticky wicket causes Galway grief

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

County Galway cricketers failed in their bid to win the Munster Senior Cup in Cork on Saturday, going down to Cork Harlequins by eight wickets.

Kilkenny steal victory in injury time

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Kilkenny 1-13
Galway 1-11

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