Michael’s accept defeat gracefully

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Nobody from St Michael's argued with the result in the All-Ireland Intermediate final last Saturday night. They could not.

Galway’s first NFL win over Dublin in almost thirty years

Thu, Feb 19, 2009

Galway produced an epic, lyrical performance in the first half against Dublin last Sunday afternoon. The standing ovation they received as they trouped off at half time for their Jaffa cakes and tea summed up the mood of the paying customers in the stand as they found themselves whipped up into a real "feel-good" moment by the superb free-flowing football of the forwards.

Notwithstanding the fact that the Dublin defence was atrocious in some instances, the three first-half goals by Michael Meehan, Sean Armstrong, and Paul Conroy were all fine scores, giving Galway a 3-7 to 0-5 half-time lead. Of course the conductor in chief was Padraig Joyce.

Galwegians have real chance to qualify for another cup semi-final

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Galwegians have a real chance of qualifying for the AIB Cup semi-finals for a second year in succession when they host Ballynahinch on Saturday at Crowley Park.

The Galway club has enjoyed the best of the quarter-final draws, being pitted against one of only two division two outfits now left in the competition. Buccaneers, the second team from Connacht, face a tougher assignment away to Garryowen, Young Munster host UCC, and Dolphin and Cork Con face each other in the second all-Munster derby. Unusually, no Leinster side advanced to this stage of the competition.

Jes retain Connacht crown

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Colaiste Iognaid retained the Palmer Cup and Connacht schools’ hockey crown on Tuesday at Dangan with a performance as stylish and ruthless as the 5-0 scoreline suggests.

Mervue and Galway prepare for new season

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Mervue United have began their preparations for life in the Eircom League first division with the first of four pre-season friendlies.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

•Galway Bay Sailing club will run a series of talks over the next three weeks in the clubhouse in Renville, Oranmore. Dr Kieran Hickey, from the Department of Geography in NUI Galway, an expert on climate change, will focus his talk on global warming and in particular changing wind patterns. The talks, which begin at 8pm, are open to the general public. For further information contact John Lowther 087-2637030.

Cappataggle’s deserving chance to shine in All Ireland showdown

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

When starting the Galway Intermediate Hurling Championship last year, Croke Park did not feature much in Cappataggle’s thoughts, but that is where they will be operating on Sunday.

Another solid road win for Moycullen

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Moycullen 84
St Brendans, Tralee 66

Titans qualify for play-offs

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

With five games still remaining, Titans already have secured a National League play-off spot after a comprehensive 81-53 victory away to AOL Waterford on Saturday night.

rugby shorts

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

•Corinthians are riding a high at present. With the senior side currently sitting in pole position in division three of the AIB League, the club’s u-20s have now reached the AIL division one play-offs. Last weekend they overcame Bruff by 25 - 7, posting both the win and a bonus point to qualify ahead of Cork Con, Shannon, and Young Munster. Led by captain James Robinson, Corinthians opened the scoring after 10 minutes with a well worked try off a scrum when No.8 Liam Carpenter broke left and fed winger Kevin Russell who raced from the half way line before finding the supporting Brendan Carpenter who finished off. The Corinthian pack dominated the bigger Bruff counterparts, and after sustained pressure in which man of the match David Ott was prominent, James Robinson crashed over for a well deserved second try. Bruff countered with a try, but Corinthians grabbed try No 3 when winger Aengus O'Connell set up Finn Gormley for a 15-7 half-time lead. It was over within minutes of the restart when Colin Raftery’s line-out steal produced the fourth try which winger Kevin Russella scored.

From backdoor to centre stage

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

Many St Michael’s supporters will have to pinch themselves this Saturday evening when they see their club team running out onto the hallowed ground of Croke Park in the All-Ireland intermediate club football final.

Galway v Dublin provides highlight of weekend’s NFL action

Thu, Feb 12, 2009

It is funny what makes you feel loved and appreciated. I have just spent the last 20 minutes talking to God on the big white telephone with our three-years-old Neasa rubbing my back, giving me hugs, and telling me that it will be OK.. “You’ll be better soon…” was the recurring mantra.

Unfortunately the six-years-old was much less supportive - life hardens them quickly - and she contemptuously told me that they were not real “pukes” at all as I was not making any large splashes. Having not eaten in three days, I didn’t expect much else. However, what took the biscuit - sorry - was when she told me to “finish up”, or she’d be late for school.

Galway and Kilkenny meet again as hurling league commences

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

A real sense of anticipation surrounds Sunday's Allianz NHL opener between Galway and Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium (2.30pm) where the two sides meet for the second time in a week.

A month's training, allied to three competitive Walsh Cup matches, ensures the teams are prepared, and another battle is expected when Kilkenny roll into Salthill.

Calasanctius hit the target again

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Galway’s success in national basketball continues as Calasanctius Oranmore team celebrate victory in the Girls u-19 A Final Schools League final. Oranmore overcame Mercy Waterford by 70 - 69 in a hugely entertaining final at the National Basketball Arena. With little between the sides throughout, Waterford held a one-point lead at half time, but Calasanctius grabbed a four-point lead to set up a dramatic finish. With 20 seconds left on the clock a massive three-point play from Mercy’s Tracey Power got the Waterford school to within one point, but the Calasanctius girls held their nerve to claim the silverware for a second successive year. The MVP was awarded to Oranmore’s Carol McCarthy who grabbed 21 points.

Connacht duo to line out for Wegians in local derby

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Connacht’s two division one rivals, Galwegians and Buccaneers, meet in their AIB League local derby clash on Saturday in Dubarry Park (2.30pm).

Medal haul for Galway judo clubs

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

•Galway city hosted its first All Ireland Judo Championships in 15 years last Sunday in the Galway Lawn Tennis Club.

City clubs revive Glynn Cup in Festival of Rugby

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Connacht rugby clubs Galwegians and Corinthians are renewing a long-time rivalry with a new Festival of Rugby to take place on St Patrick’s Day.

Corinthians go top with bonus win over Connemara

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Corinthians returned to pole position in the AIB League division three with a deserved 25 - 20 victory over Portadown in Chambers Park.

Although Corinthians started well with centre Wayne Williams on target with a third minute penalty, the home side, despite playing against the wind, grabbed the initiative. After levelling with a penalty, they then opened the try tally when winger Steve Coulter touched down in the corner after some fine work from their pack.