Swimmers shine

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Swimmers from all of Connacht and some from Munster competed over the two-day swimming festival at Leisureland, Salthill.

Kickboxing action

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Galway Black Dragon kickboxer Sean Cumiskey, who is the current IKF All Ireland and five Nations Full Contact Kickboxing Champion, will jet out to Minnesota, USA this weekend with his coach Pete Foley to challenge for the vacant IKF world lightweight title.

Portumna expects a tight game in Sunday’s hurling final

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

When people think of the Portumna hurling captain, they almost automatically associate that honour with Ollie Canning.

Corofin to meet Charlestown in Connacht final

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Corofin reached another Connacht senior football final with an impressive and professional victory over Glencar/Manorhamilton last Sunday in Tuam Stadium on a score-line of 2-13 to 0-9.

The Galway county champions struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, but they found their groove in the second period. After a Kieran Comer goal, they never looked likely to be caught by a brave but limited challenge from the Leitrim champions.

Leitir Móir take on Westport Connacht final

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The loyal football supporters of Connemara will descend on Tuam Stadium this Sunday at 2pm to see Naomh Anna Leitir Móir battle it out with a capable Westport side to see who will collect the Connacht Intermediate title.

An Spidéal fall at the final hurdle to Kiltimagh

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

An Spidéal put up a very brave effort but were defeated by a single point after extra time to Kiltimagh in Charlestown last Sunday in the Connacht Junior football final.

Three All Stars for Galway

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Beaten semi-finalists Galway received three camogie All-Stars awards.

Galway ready for hurling showpiece

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Unsurprisingly the last chapter in this year’s controversial Galway Senior Hurling Championship promises to be lively.

Elwood is the natural successor to replace Michael Bradley

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Connacht’s most successful rugby player Eric Elwood is tipped to take over the reins from Michael Bradley next season.

United’s destiny now in its own hands

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Though severely restricted by the absence of its regular central defensive partnership, Galway United will still be intent on landing a victory in tomorrow’s Terryland Park encounter with Cork City.

No date yet for hurling final

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

The Galway SHC final, due to take place this weekend between Portumna and Loughrea has been postponed. It remains uncertain whether Mullagh will bring an appeal to a higher authority about their dramatic semi-final loss to Loughrea.

Connacht’s hunger rewarded

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Connacht learned that a good start was half the battle when they overcame the Scarlets to record their second win of the Magners League.

Wegians need to find form

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Galwegians have a chance to regain some much-needed momentum when they travel to Dublin for Sunday’s AIB Cup third-round clash with UCD.

Moycullen look for first Superleague win

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Moycullen, finding life in basketball’s fast lane a little tough, are looking for their first Superleague victory when they travel to Dublin on Sunday to face a DCU Saints side that received a morale-boosting victory over Belfast Star at the weekend.

Corinthians move up table with another league victory

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Corinthians moved up two places and within six points of division 2 leaders Lansdowne with a fine win against Old Crescent in Cloonacauneen on Saturday.

Titans under pressure as injuries mount

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Titans Basketball Club hosts National League leaders St Mary’s of Castleisland this Saturday (7pm) at the Kingfisher NUIG.

Injuries a big worry for Corofin

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Corofin, who are the current Connacht club football champions, are very aware of the threat posed to their crown by Glencar-Manorhamilton from Leitrim in this Sunday’s Connacht club semi-final at Tuam Stadium at 2pm.

Naomh Anna Leitir Móir into the Connacht final

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Leitir Móir made very hard work of defeating a limited Cloone side in the Connacht semi-final at Pearse Stadium last weekend.

An Spidéal head to Charlestown to tackle Kiltimagh

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

An Spidéal, who had a facile victory over Aughavas (Leitrim) last Sunday in Pearse Stadium, must now load up a few of Martin Lally’s coaches and head up to Charlestown for the Junior A Conanacht final this Sunday.

St James collect third minor title

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

St James had a terrific win over Corofin last Saturday in the minor A final at Pearse Stadium. They won on a score-line of 1-11 to 1-07.

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