Solstice 10k at Annaghdown

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

IThe AAI sanctioned Annaghdown Summer Solstice 10k takes place on Sunday.

Golf results

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Galway Golf Club: 18 hole singles v par (Saturday), Brian Quilty (13) Athlone 4up; John Molloy (17) 3up; Gross, Eddie McCormack (-2) -1 down; Mark Mellett (9) 3up; Tony Gill (15) 2up; Tom Neacy (20) 2up; Peter Coyne (12) 2up; Noel Corbett (9) Ballinronbe 2up. 18 hole singles stableford (Monday), Dara Coyne (14) 39; Michael Hennelly (4) 37; Gross, Paul Daly (3) 28; Jackie Carroll (16) 37; Patrick O’Toole (16) 35. Ladies open fourball 18 hole stableford, Therese Kennedy (12), Aine Binchy (16) 42; Una Grant (19), Michelle O’Sullivan (N West GC) 41; Ronnie Keenan (16), Jean Hughes (17) 41 ; Pat Dooley (22), Maeve O’Connor (23) 41; Raymonde Standun (18), Anne Joyce (21) 41.

Cortoon and St Michael’s crash out of the championship

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Joining them in the early shower department are Killanin, Kilkerrin/Clonberne, and NUIG.

Tragic loss for Coleman family

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Everybody involved in GAA circles in the county was shocked and saddened to hear on Monday the tragic news of the death of Ann Coleman from Abbeyknockmoy and her husband Joe O’Connell from Kerry in a car crash outside Chicago last Sunday night.

The couple are survived by their three children Sarah, Colman, and Maeve.

All Ireland final for Galway girls

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The Galway Ladies u-14 Gaelic football team will take centre stage in two weeks having reached the first All Ireland final of the season.

Football academy in Tuam

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

Former county minor manager Ned Burns is co-ordinating a three-day football camp at St Jarlath’s College, Tuam next Monday to Wednesday from 10am to 1.30 am each day.

Mellows hosts Dungarvan

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

The GAA Féile na nGael tournament takes place in Offaly/Laois this weekend, from June 19 to 21.  This year, city club Liam Mellows will be hosting Dungarvan of Waterford for the weekend, with a number of tournament games taking place within Galway.

United should overcome tricky FAI Cup test to progress

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

A demanding task awaits Galway United in the FAI Ford Cup third round when they travel to Ballybofey to face Finn Harps on Saturday (7.45pm).

David v Goliath task for stretched Mervue

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Mervue United enter new territory tomorrow night when they host premier division outfit Dundalk at Terryland Park (7.45pm).

Galway regatta on Sunday

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Galway’s oldest rowing regatta takes place on Sunday at NUIG Sports Grounds in Dangan.

Portumna still on form

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

All Ireland champions Portumna maintained their efficient recent form when outwitting an improving Beagh on Sunday at Loughrea in the Galway Senior Hurling Championship.

Clarke’s double clear

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Oranmore showjumper Olive Clarke took the major prize at the weekend’s successful Claremorris Grand Prix Show.

Clarke won the 1.5m Premier League Grand Prix with a stunning double clear on the Michael Duignan-owned Starboard.

Galway draw Kilkenny

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Galway will face red hot championship favourites Kilkenny in the semi-final of the Leinster SHC. The game takes place in Tullamore on Saturday week.

Galway u-14s face Donegal

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

The Galway Ladies Football u-14 team continue their campaign when they face Donegal on Saturday in Tubbercurry at 3pm.

KILLERERIN V ST MICHAEL’S: Sat 7pm - Tuam)

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

At 7pm on Saturday in Tuam Stadium Killererin will test the resolve of St Michael’s who put up a good showing against Caherlistrane in the first round. Killererin are not going well and they were well hammered by Milltown last weekend in the league.

NUIG V CLAREGALWAY:

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

The thing about NUIG is that you can never be sure who will turn up for them on any given Sunday.

CORTOON SHAMROCKS V ANNAGHDOWN:

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

This is most definitely the tie of the round.
Cortoon were in last year’s county final and will be disgusted if their 2009 championship campaign dies a death at this early stage.

KILKERRIN CLONBERNE V ST BRENDAN’S:

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

On Saturday at 3pm in Menlough it’s Kilkerrin Clonberne v St Brendan’s and it’s hard to imagine TV3’s audience figures for the Cork v Kerry replay being shattered by the masses at this game.

KILLANIN V BARNA:

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

The reality is that neither of these teams will be going too far in the 2009 county championship. Nevertheless that won’t stop them trying their damndest to take one more step forward at least.

Hurling nights for supporters

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

•Hurling fans will be given the chance to get closer to their heroes at the Guinness Hurling Supporters’ Nights which will take place around the country over the next six weeks.

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