Seamount wins schools showjumping

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

•It was a win for Seamount College in the recent Inter-Schools Showjumping Competition held at Claremorris Equestrian Centre.

Galwegians edge closer to the top

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Having jumped to third in the AIB League dvision 1B table with a worthy away win to Ballymena, Galwegians now have an opportunity to edge closer to the top with a home fixture against Young Munster on Saturday (2.30pm).

Warriors will challenge Connacht’s Euro credentials

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Connacht head to Worcester for Saturday’s Amlin Challenge Cup fixture - the first of two back-to-back clashes which are expected to decide who advances to the quarter-finals.

United could shop local

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

These are testing days for Galway United Football Club, and the search for a new manager is expected to linger until the New Year.

Connacht look for double over Cardiff

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The odds may be stacked against Connacht when they face Cardiff at the new Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday (3pm), but they will travel with confidence and a greater sense of belief.

Connacht have not won in six previous visits to the Welsh capital, and their away form is poor, but their 18 - 16 win over the Blues earlier this season ensures they know this is a winnable Magners League fixture.

Athenry’s All Ireland test

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Athenry’s big chance to grab All Ireland honours takes place will now take place on Sunday in the Clarecastle GAA Pitch, Co Clare at 2pm.

All Ireland League action returns for Galway clubs

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

All Ireland League action resumes on Saturday with Galwegians facing the long trek north to Ballymena.

Maree too strong for Tralee

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Maree men’s basketballers recorded an impressive 85 - 42 win over St Brendan’s Tralee on Saturday to notch their fourth victory in their first National League basketball campaign.

Badminton Championships

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Players from nine clubs shared the spoils in the finals of this year’s Galway Doubles Badminton Championships which took place on Sunday at Galway Lawn Tennis Club.

Convention rejects changes to football championship

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Four clubs had proposed a "Champions League" style format for the 2010 football championship with relegation coming from championship performances rather than league, but the motion was voted down on a margin of 56-28 at last Monday’s football board convention in Lough George.

Fritsch leads Moycullen to second Superleague win

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Moycullen basketballers have gained momentum in their Superleague challenge after disposing of Ulster Elks on Sunday to post back-to-back victories.

Maree youngsters advance to cup semi-final

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Maree have maintained their quest for a third men’s u-18 National Cup following a huge win in their quarter-final tie with Dublin League leaders, St Vincent’s.

Corofin impress with easy win over Charlestown

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

COROFIN 2-14     CHARLESTOWN 0-7

Three reasons why Corofin won easily

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

1. Kieran Comer had a blinder
Last Sunday Comer looked the “Real-Deal”. He is in great shape, brimming with confidence, and notched 1-07 (6fs). When your captain is in that kind of form, he is easy to follow. In 1998 Comer came on as a late substitute in the All-Ireland club final, now he is one game away from playing in one as club captain and team leader.

Last Sunday Comer looked the “Real-Deal”. He is in great shape, brimming with confidence, and notched 1-07 (6fs). When your captain is in that kind of form, he is easy to follow. In 1998 Comer came on as a late substitute in the All-Ireland club final, now he is one game away from playing in one as club captain and team leader.

Comer golfs his way to man-of-the-match award

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Kieran Comer had an unusual preparation for last Sunday’s Connacht club final.

“I was out in Villamoura (Portugal) playing a few rounds of golf during the week. It was very relaxing. It was some way to prepare, but at least we avoided the floods,” Comer says.

Super 14 player set to boost Connacht ranks

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Connacht Rugby could soon be boosted by the addition of a Super 14 backrow player from New Zealand.

Weather to dictate Wegians’ cup tie

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Galwegians are expected to be back in action on Sunday to contest their AIB Cup quarter-final that was postponed last Saturday.

Athenry’s chance for All Ireland honours

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

A hungry Athenry camogie side face Cashel of Tipperary in the All Ireland Senior Club Camogie Championship final on Sunday.

Corofin hopeful of collecting fifth Connacht title

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

It is ironic that when the GAA headlines in the national newspapers last Sunday and Monday were all to do with the Gaelic Players Association coming under the umbrella of the larger GAA body, and how that new co-existence will be for the betterment of the county player, that the successful club players still have to get out and put on the best displays they can deliver in the height of winter.

THREE KEY DUELS THIS WEEKEND

Thu, Nov 26, 2009

Greg Higgins (Corofin) v Tom Parsons (Charlestown)

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