Encouraging signs from Sammon’s youngsters

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Liam Sammon's promising Galway outfit will be seeking a hat-trick of January victories tomorrow night in Loughgeorge to book a place in the Connacht FBD League final.

Having defeated Sligo and Leitrim with some moments of genuine ability, Galway are diligently preparing for the February 1 NFL opener at Mullingar where Westmeath will offer a tricky test.

Corofin face a rough ride in Ruislip

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

They are overwhelming favourites to advance to take on Kilmacud Crokes on Saturday February 21 in Mullingar in the All-Ireland semi-final.

Late Late Show falls flat for GAA celebration

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Like many other sports fans I am a big admirer of much of the material produced in the RTE sports department on both TV and radio.

Skehana in All Ireland junior quarter-final

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

One of the most famous clubs in Galway, Skehana, face John Mitchells (Warwickshire) this Saturday in Ballinasloe at 2.30pm in the AIB GAA All-Ireland Hurling Junior Club Championship quarter-final.

Connacht change tactics for London Irish joust

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Connacht have chosen a new strategy in a bid to qualify for this year’s European Challenge Cup quarter-finals by resting their front-line players for Saturday’s fixture against London Irish.

Local rivalry will ensure intense league battle

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Connacht rivals Galwegians and Buccaneers clash on Saturday in the AIB League division one at Dubarry Park, Athlone, on Saturday afternoon (2.30pm).

Both sides will view this encounter as an ideal opportunity to post a valuable win, assume the bragging rights in the west, and importantly make a move up the congested division one table.

Connacht rugby fixtures

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Saturday, Junior League Division 2 South Section, Buccaneers v Galwegians; Sunday; Junior League Division 1A: Corrib v Castlebar; Ballina v Corinthians. Connacht Junior Cup, Westport v UCG ; Gort v Monivea; Creggs v Sligo; Galwegians v West Offaly Loughrea v Dunmore Carrick v OLBC. Monday: Connacht Tribune Schools Junior Cup, Colaiste Iognaid v Sligo Grammer Annacotty; St Joseph’s, Galway v St Muiredachs; Clifden CS v Marist College; Garbally College v St Marys Ballygar.

Connacht let it slip late

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Come the end of the season and Connacht could well be left to rue this winnable Magners League fixture against the visiting Scarlets.

Moycullen advance to National Cup final over local rivals Titans

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Never was the phrase ‘defence wins championships’ more appropriate than on Saturday when An Cearnog Nua, Moycullen, staged a magnificent late recovery over local rivals Titans in the National Cup semi-final in Castleisland.

Double victory for Maree

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

A great weekend for Galway basketball was complete late Saturday night in Castleisland Kerry, when Maree advanced to two National Cup finals.

Jump shot

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

•All-Ireland Schools’ Cup semi-finals: U-16 A Girls, Calasanctius Oranmore were pipped 50 -49 by St Joseph’s Abbeyfeale, despite taking an early lead. Calasanctius struggled with the size of the Tipperary girls and were down by six at half time, but started to get the better of Abbeyfeale under the basket. Ciara Newell’s shooting brought the Oranmore side within touching distance, but Abbeyfeale just held out.

Wegians and Buccs advance

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Galwegians, semi-finalists last year, ensured they continued their advance in this year’s AIB Cup with a 14 - 3 win over division three outfit Nenagh Ormond.

Galway’s youngsters will find Leitrim a stern challenge

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

At the outset of 2008 as Galway football entered a decisive new chapter, the Connacht FBD League was utilised intelligently. Liam Sammon's approach saw Galway embrace the challenges with the required passion and zeal to book the considerable bounty of a trip to New York that awaits the winners.

New era for Connacht women’s soccer

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

The first Connacht women’s soccer tournament kicks off this weekend in what is seen as a major step forward for the game in the west.

Galway teams square up in basketball cup showdown

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

In an impressive reflection of the current strength of Galway basketball, local teams, An Cearnog Nua, Moycullen and Titans go head to head in the division one National Basketball Cup on Saturday in Castleisland.

Top Irish players visit Moycullen

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Eight of the country’s top handballers will compete in a special two-day invitational tournament in the county this weekend.

Forget those post-Christmas blues and get back on the road again

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

I always feel a little sad taking down the tree on "Little Christmas".

Setanta Ireland launches GAA schedule for 2009

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Setanta Ireland announced its provisional list of live and deferred games for the National Football and Hurling Leagues this week.

The station will broadcast five (live) games and four (deferred) floodlit games on Saturday nights. Four other live games will be broadcast on Sundays and details of those games will be announced over the coming weeks.

The history of the GAA on TG4

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

TG4 has launched a major new 10-part television documentary series chronicling the social and cultural history of the GAA.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

•FAI chief executive John Delaney will turn the first sod on the new Oughterard Association Football Club sports facilities on Thursday week. The new sports pitches and facilities are located at New Village, Oughterard. Phase one - the construction of the first natural grass pitch and ground works for the 10 acre site - has commenced and will cost €650,000. In order to raise the estimated total costs of €1.5 million for the full site development, OAFC is hosting a pitchmaker draw on St Patrick’s Day 2009. Prizes include a sporty Mazda 2 car, boat and trailer, €2,000 Marks & Spencer voucher, €1,000 holiday voucher, and laptop. Tickets for the draw are €50 and are available by emailing [email protected] or calling 085-1000 074.

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