A Titan hat-trick

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Titans regained the winning habit in the National League with three emphatic wins last week and are just one more victory away from a guaranteed league quarter-final play off.

They can now book their place if they overcome St Paul’s this Sunday at 4pm at the Kingfisher NUIG.

Galway footballers stick to their guns and stay the course

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Last Sunday morning was a case in point. I was haring down the motorway to Mullingar from the fireworks in Croke Park on Saturday night when I phoned a friend to see if he was going to the Galway v Westmeath game.

Clare snatch victory from Galway with last rally

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Galway ladies suffered a heartbreaking defeat on the opening day of the Bord Gáis Energy National Ladies Football League when Clare struck a winning goal with the last kick of tense encounter.

United continue to build

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Galway United have retained midfielder Jay O'Shea after his proposed move to Derby County was called off due to a deterioration in the financial situation at the English club.

Galway show class and character

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

Galway 2-9 Westmeath 1-10
Galway grabbed their fifth consecutive win of 2009, and while it is early in the Gaelic football year, Galway will still take encouragement from the manner of their victory.

Championship draws live

Thu, Feb 05, 2009

• The Galway senior and intermediate football championship draw will be broadcast live from the Claregalway Hotel on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta on Tuesday February 10 from 8.30pm to 9pm, presented by Seán Bán Breathnach.   The Claregalway Hotel sponsors the Galway senior and intermediate championship.

Galway can expect robust challenge in league opener

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

A crucial NFL campaign is imminent, and Galway's opener on Sunday at Mullingar with Westmeath is significant.

Connacht cruise through final pool match to qualify

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

Connacht will renew their rivalry with English premiership outfit Northampton, having achieved their stated objective of advancing to the European Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

Moycullen clinch National Cup

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

The bonfires were blazing in Moycullen on Saturday night after An Cearnog Nua, Moycullen were crowned this year’s National Basketball Cup winners.

Maree retain u-18 National Cup

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

Maree consolidated their position as the No 1 u-18 basketball team in the country when they retained the title won last year for the first time.

Galway face Cats in first real test of the season

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

The hurling year might only be a couple of weeks old, but tough tasks are arriving thick and fast for Galway.

Hard earned victories over Offaly and Wexford have brought Galway into the Walsh Cup final where the nation's dominant force Kilkenny will provide the opposition at Freshford on Sunday (2.30pm).

Galway hosts All Ireland Judo Champs

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

The cream of judo exponents will be in Galway this weekend when the city hosts the All Ireland Judo Championships.

Pres Tuam hoping for more football glory

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

Presentation College Tuam face the Convent of Mercy Roscommon in the Connacht Senior A Ladies’ final this Friday in Kilbride (Roscommon) at 12 noon.

United manager in fans’ forum

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

• A fans’ forum with new Galway United manager Ian Foster will be held next Monday night, February 2. Organised by Galway United Supporters’ Club, it will be held upstairs in Fibber Magees, Eyre Square (6.30pm). All United supporters are invited to attend.

Marvellous St Michael’s reach All Ireland final

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

Croke Park and an All-Ireland final is now their final date with destiny at intermediate level, and roses and chocolates will have to be temporarily replaced by flags, hats, and headbands. The city club has really caught the imagination these last few months and as a reward for their majestic win over Ballyroan last Sunday they will face St Michael's, Foilmore (Kerry), in the final under lights at 7.45pm on Saturday February 14.

Galwegians denied by Shannon, but Corinthians survive

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

Galwegians need to make home advantage count on Saturday when they entertain UCD in a crucial AIB League division one fixture.

UCD and Galwegians are 11th and 12th in the league table respectively, both with four wins to date - although Wegians have a game in hand against Buccaneers - and if the Galway outfit are to ensure they do not drop into the danger zone, this is the fixture they need to win.

Sports Shorts

Thu, Jan 29, 2009

•Club Iomanaíochta & Camogaíochta Bearna/Na Forbacha is having its 11th annual social on Saturday at 8pm in the Connemara Coast Hotel. Tickets are available from Johnny Curran 087-6910905 or Donna Cox 087-6340846. The club will hold its registration of players for 2009 on Sunday February 8 in the Connemara Coast Hotel at 5pm. All underage and adult players are requested to register on the day.

•Special Olympics Ireland will hold an aquatics event in Leisureland in Galway on Wednesday February 4, commencing at 10am and finishing at 3.30pm. This regional event will boast athletes, coaches, volunteers, and supporters from all corners of Connacht whic is a qualifying event to the Special Olympics Ireland Games in Limerick in June 2010 and then the World Games in Athens Greece in 2011.

Titantic tussle expected as Moycullen face old rivals in national cup final

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

An Cearnog Nua, Moycullen get their first shot at national basketball cup honours when they face old rivals St Mary’s Castleisland in the division one showdown on Saturday (1.30pm).

Galway youngsters get last chance to shine before NFL opener

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

It is the January final everybody craved considering Galway and Roscommon have shown a keen interest in the 2009 Connacht FBD League.

St Michael’s footballers just one game from Croke Park

Thu, Jan 22, 2009

Pat Regan's team have been playing an exciting, dynamic brand of football with a real emphasis on kick passing and moving the ball at speed. They were hugely enjoyable to watch last season and all Galway supporters will wish them well this weekend in their quest to reach the All-Ireland final.

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