Cup action resumes for Galway basketball clubs
Thu, Dec 04, 2008
Galway basketball clubs take a break from league action this weekend to continue their senior men’s National Cup campaign.
An Cearnog Nua, Moycullen host Longford Falcons at 5pm, while Galway Titans will entertain St Brendan’s Tralee at Renmore Community Centre at 4pm.
Read more ...Moycullen maintain push for the top
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
Moycullen basketball, still in the hunt for the top spot in their National League division, face another old rival on Sunday.
Read more ...Dilleen breaks record held by Galway’s Olympic rower
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
Five Tribesmen rowers finished in the medal position in the largest competition of its type held in Ireland, the Indoor Rowing Championships in Dublin.
Read more ...United drop ticket prices
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
Galway United has reduced its ticket prices for next season in a bid to generate more home support.
Having retained premiership status by the skin of their teeth, and heading into uncertain economic times, United are now looking to increase their season tickets as an important tool for survival again.
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Three reasons why Corofin are Connacht champions
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
1 - TOP CLASS DEFENCE
Galwegians seek rare win over Con to maintain top four push
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
This weekend sees a return to All Ireland League action for Connacht clubs, with all but one away from home.
Read more ...Rugby briefs
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
• Corinthians, currently in fifth place in division three, have a real chance to continue their momentum when they host Sunday’s Well at Cloonacauneen on Saturday (2.30pm). With 14 points, they, like Galwegians, have posted three wins from four outings, while their opponents are currently parked in 15th place with just five points. This is a real chance to continue their move up the table, and one they can be expected to take.
Read more ...Titans must stop Limerick Lions to bank a vital league win
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
After a successful double header last weekend, Galway Titans, currently occupying third place in the league table, now travel to Limerick to take on Limerick Lions on Saturday.
Read more ...Football Board Convention on Monday
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
The Football Board Convention is on next Monday December 1 in Ionad Peile na Gaillimhe in Claregalway. Clubs are asked to ensure their delegates are in attendance.
Read more ...Camogie champs
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
Ahascragh-Caltra intermediate camogie team won the Connacht Intermediate Championship final on Sunday, beating Four Roads of Roscommon, by 0-10 to 1-5. The game went to extra time after the sides finished level 0-8 to 1-5.
Read more ...Heart of Galway regain Connacht title
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
Heart Of Galway 0-15
Local Authorities (Sligo) 2-08
Local Authorities (Sligo) 2-08
Read more ...Top badminton honours for NUIG and GLTC
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
NUIG and Galway Lawn Tennis Club members have been crowned the top badminton players in the county.
Read more ...SPORTS SHORTS
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
•An Everton academy coach will visit the Power Soccer School of Excellence in Galway in January. Players interested in being coached by the Everton coach can enrol on the Everton Way through Power Soccer - an on-line-coaching tool designed for young players to develop their game. Players enrolled in the Everton Way through Power Soccer will be coached by the Everton Academy Coach for two 90-minute sessions in Galway city. For further information contact 091-865350. Fee:€90
Read more ...It’s time Connacht confounded the history books
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
Connacht and Ulster go head to head in Ravenhill tomorrow night (7.30pm) for a second successive year with Heineken Cup qualification as their no 1 ambition.
Read more ...It’s time Connacht confounded the history books
Thu, Nov 27, 2008
Connacht and Ulster go head to head in Ravenhill tomorrow night (7.30pm) for a second successive year with Heineken Cup qualification as their no 1 ambition.
While there is still some way to go before qualification is determined, this match is looking like another “cup final” between the two sides currently propping up the bottom of the Magners League table.
Read more ...United savour survival, but must prepare for hard times
Thu, Nov 20, 2008
While the full gamut of sporting emotions may have been sampled, ultimately 2008 will be remembered as the year in which Galway United staged a remarkable rally to avoid relegation from the Eircom League’s premier division.
Read more ...Moycullen dethrone cup kings in convincing fashion
Thu, Nov 20, 2008
An Cearnog Nua, Moycullen 83
UCD Marian 66
Titans face rematch with Portlaoise
Thu, Nov 20, 2008
Galway Titans Basketeball Club face a double-header in this weekend’s National League action.
Read more ...SPORTS SHORTS
Thu, Nov 20, 2008
• If you are looking for a good night out or would like to buy jerseys belonging to a host of well know stars, Raftery’s of Corofin is the place to be on Saturday night where the local soccer club is holding a Racenight to raise funds for the club. Established in 1980, Corofin United FC has recently purchased land and developed two playing pitches, plus a training pitch at Myles Park in the village. This is the first phase of a five-year plan which also includes the development of a clubhouse and all-weather playing facilities. In addition to the usual races, there will also be an auction, including a signed T-shirt belonging to Pádraig Harrington, and a host of signed jerseys that include soccer greats Eric Cantona and Ronaldo, an Irish soccer jersey signed by a number of the players plus manager Giovanni Trapattoni, a Connacht Rugby jersey, a Galway football jersey, and a Wexford football jersey signed by Mattie Forde.
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