Tough opener for Connacht

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Connacht face a tough opener in this season’s Magners League when they host Welsh outfit Ospreys on the weekend of September 4.

Smyth nets three titles

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

It was a great weekend for Mark Smyth, who netted three A titles at the 2009 Galway Lawn Tennis Club Championships, sponsored by Fitzgerald Grogan chartered accountants.

NUIG rowers star in Galway success at national champs

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Rowers from NUIG claimed five titles at the Irish National Rowing Championships over the weekend, including the blue riband event, the men’s senior eights.

Colga advance to last eight

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Colga FC girls u-14s have advanced to the last eight of the Irish Cup after a well-deserved 1 - 0 win over Templeogue United in Dublin.

Gilmore strikes it right at Derek Crowe Memorial

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Mass Sportskit retained the Derek Crowe Memorial 6-a-sides after they defeated 2002 winners, Classic Seven, 2-1 in last Sunday’s final.

Clean sweep for Galway ladies

Thu, Jul 16, 2009

Galway ladies football ensured a clean sweep of Connacht titles with the u-16s being the latest to overcome rivals Mayo.

Saturday night showdown will be defining moment for Galway

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Saturday evening in Cusack Park, Ennis will be a defining occasion for the Galway hurlers, who are completely aware that there is no margin for error. From here on in the Championship is knockout, and a doughty Clare team are willing and able to examine Galway’s resolve.

Renmore u-14s win league title

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Renmore u-14s emerged victorious in a thrilling title play-off against Cregmore in the first division. Goals from Cathal O’Regan and Evan Boyce were enough to secure the title against a gallant Cregmore. Back row (l-r): Martin Boyce (coach), Shane Sheridan, Stephen O’Connor, Cillian Greaney, James Concannon, David Lawal, David Heffernan, Aaron Doyle, Daniel Lenihan, Michael Hamilton, Eric Gannon,Terry O’Regan (coach).

Tuam Golf Club celebrates new course development

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A €500,000 re-development of Tuam Golf Club will be officially opened this weekend.

Galway ladies capture Connacht crown

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Galway ladies celebrated a successful weekend with both the seniors and juniors recording victories over Mayo to claim provincial titles.

Connacht youngsters win All Ireland crown

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Connacht won the u-13 2009 Gaynor Cup in Limerick, having progressed through the tournament unbeaten.

Sunderland and Fulham sign up for Umbro Cup

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

More than 50 great teams from Ireland, Britain, Europe, the US, and Mexico have already signed up for this year’s Umbro Galway Cup.

Derek Crowe Memorial set for the weekend

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The popular Derek Crowe Memorial six-a side soccer league, which is held in memory of the former Mervue Utd/Galway Utd player, takes place this Saturday and Sunday.

Griffin jumps to victory

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Ballinasloe’s Damien Griffin jumped to victory in round five of the Connaught Grand Prix League in Tubber on Saturday in a gripping six-horse jump-off.

Tuam Stars are genuine contenders for title

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Of the four championship games that I saw last weekend the best game by far with the best standard of football and fitness from both teams was Tuam Stars against Micheal Beathnach’s.

United issue rallying cry ahead of three-game series

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Following a brief sabbatical Galway United’s League of Ireland season resumes tomorrow night at Terryland (7.45pm) with Cork City providing the opposition.

Quarter-final places up for grabs in football championship

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The intensity of club football goes up a few notches when the safety net is taken away and quarter-final places are at stake.

Galway boxers take on Chicago’s All-American team

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

An all-star American team of boxers will take on Irish champions in a top-class international amateur boxing contest between twin cities Galway and Chicago on Sunday July 12.

Title haul for Galway handballers

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Galway handballers were in fine form at the 13th The Irish One-Wall Nationals last weekend, claiming a record five titles.

The Galway contingent came away with a record five titles in the event that attracted 250 competitors to Castlebar.

Rising star

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Alex Byrne Knocknacarra FC u-13 who was awarded Galway player of the tournament at this year’s Kennedy Cup held in University of Limerick with Knocknacarra FC head coach Paul McGee. The Kennedy Cup competition is the breeding ground for future Irish underage and senior international players.

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