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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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).
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Corofin must improve to beat Kilmacud
Thu, Jan 22, 2009
Last Sunday in Ruislip (London), Corofin, the Connacht club champions, had little to gain.
Read more ...Hurling championship draw
Thu, Jan 22, 2009
Hurling champions Portumna will face Ardrahan, St Thomas, Craughwell, and Clarinbridge in next season’s Galway Senior Hurling Championship.
Read more ...Connacht ready to qualify for quarter-finals
Thu, Jan 22, 2009
Connacht's European qualification hopes will be determined tomorrow night when they host Dax in the final pool fixture at the Galway Sportsground (6.30pm).
Read more ...Wegians surprise unbeaten Buccs to win u-16 title
Thu, Jan 22, 2009
Galwegians 6
Buccaneers 5
RUGBY SHORTS
Thu, Jan 22, 2009
•Corinthians claimed the scalp of city rivals Galwegians by 15 - 0 in the battle for a play-off place in AIL u-20 division one league. In appalling conditions, both sides served up an enthralling contest which saw Corinthians move up into joint third place in a league currently led by fellow Connacht outfit Buccaneers. Unsurprisingly, it became a battle up front, and Corinthians, with the wind, dominated territory for the first half. Prop Fiachra Tierney was unlucky when stopped just short due to the excellent Wegians pack, led by Greg Leader. Scoreless at the break, Galwegians looked the more likely to win, but Corinthians played outstanding rugby to dominate the second half and score three tries. Johnny Kearney touched down for the first try. When Shane Conneely broke on the blind, he fed Kevin Russell who dived over in the corner. Galwegians fought back, but with time running out scrumhalf Peter Walsh sold an outrageous dummy from broken play to score the third. Corinthians now meet Cork Constitution in Temple Hill on Saturday.
Read more ...McIntyre’s men head to Wexford
Thu, Jan 22, 2009
Galway's entrance into Leinster was marked by a victory at Tullamore. Now another hurdle must be cleared at New Ross on Sunday, and Wexford, emboldened by their efficient success against UCD, will be intent on taking Galway's scalp.
Read more ...SPORTS SHORTS
Thu, Jan 22, 2009
•Liam Mellows GAA Club, which celebrated its 75th birthday last year, is to launch the next phase of its development at the club grounds at Ballyloughane, Renmore. After securing planning permission last year, the club is now beginning development of a 4.5 acre portion of land, adjacent to the existing pitch at Ballyloughane, to provide an additional playing field. As part of this development, Liam Mellows GAA Club will be constructing a shoreline walkway for public use across the club's facilities. On Sunday (January 25) the club will host an official ceremony at 12 noon to mark the turning of the soil, to be conducted by Seán Duggan, former Galway hurling legend and a long standing member of Liam Mellows. Registration will also take place that day. For more information contact club registrar Shane McInerney 087-697 2133.
Read more ...Jump shot
Thu, Jan 22, 2009
Ladies’ Division 1: Titans kept the pressure on Moycullen at the top of the table by maintaining their good form against NUIG 2. There were two other tight games in the division, with Corrib catching up with Ballinrobe in fourth position after beating them by four points. The other match in the division saw Titanides get their first win of the season.
Read more ...Foster takes over as Kenna departs
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
In a dramatic and suffen move, Galway United have been forced to appoint a new manager after Jeff Kenna resigned to take over St Patrick’s Athletic.
Read more ...Let the games begin for Galway hurlers
Thu, Jan 15, 2009
The John McIntyre era commences at O'Connor Park on Sunday when Galway make the short trip to Tullamore for a Walsh Cup clash with Offaly.
Injuries and college commitments ensure Galway will be forced to field an experimental team as preparations continue for the high profile Allianz NHL combat with Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium on February 8.
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