A lot done - but more to do for Corofin

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

We were home alone and cabin fever had set in. Against the five-year-old’s better judgement, we had made a break for it. A short walk to stretch the legs, 20 minutes would have done the job. Is that too much to ask of the weather fairy?

Marvellous victory for St Michael’s

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

St Michael’s GAA club was formed in 1956, and they have had some proud days in the past 52 years. However, few, if any, would have surpassed their achievement last Sunday when they collected their first provincial title in great style.

The manner of their victory was hugely impressive with some outstanding individual displays. Pat Regan at midfield was a powerhouse all through, and considering that Kilbride had the likes of Roscommon senior Seamie O’Neill in that sector, Regan and Eddie Hoare were once again the dominant pairing.

St Brigid’s facilities an eye opener for us all

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

As Roy Keane famously said: “The only thing that drifts along are dead fish.” And having seen St Brigid’s GAA club’s fantastic facilities last weekend it was obvious to most of us that some clubs in this neck of the woods have been drifting along for the past few decades from an infrastructural point of view.

The Kiltoom club have a superb Prunty pitch laid on special sand brought down from Enniskillen which stood up to and took all that nature could throw at it over the weekend and was still capable of holding two championship matches in the second week in November.

Connacht youngsters shine in win over Portugal

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

Connacht 27
Portugal 11

Weather plays its part in scoreless draw

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

•Few rugby games end scoreless, and when they do it suggests a dull and boring encounter. Yet the weekend’s u-20 league clash between Corinthians and Garryowen was far from sterile, and given the extreme weather conditions, the standard of play was remarkable.

Galway Garda overcome Boston for first interfirms title

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

Galway Garda 1-09
Boston Scientific 2-03

Boston Scientific 2-03

Heart of Galway advance to final

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

The Heart of Galway are back in the final after a narrow one-point victory (1-08 to 1-07) over reigning champions Hanley Eng of Roscommon in the Connacht interfirms senior championship semi-final at Tarmonbarry.They now meet the winners of the second semi-final between County Council (Sligo) and Allergan (Mayo).

Galway ladies pull off Irish Junior Cup shock

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

The Galway Hockey Club’s men’s team has a busy weekend ahead of them with two crucial games coming up.

Premiership survival is now all down to the final game

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

A dramatic year for Galway United, loaded with crucial contests and strange stories, concludes at the Belfield Bowl tomorrow (7.45pm).

Captain’s call to arms

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

Galway United captain John Fitzgerald has issued a rallying call to Galway United supporters to make the final push by joining his team on Friday night in UCD and cheering them to victory.

There is already great interest for this crucial game among supporters, with five buses travelling from the west, and Fitzgerald believes the fans have made the difference over the last few weeks.

Supporters’ buses

Thu, Nov 13, 2008

Galway United Supporters’ Trust is organising several buses to Dublin for tomorrow’s crucial match.

Kenna issues rallying cry

Thu, Nov 06, 2008

Galway United's Jeff Kenna is appealing for the Galway sporting public to rally around the team for Friday's "do or die" game against Finn Harps at Terryland Park (7.35pm).

It’s now do or die for United

Thu, Nov 06, 2008

The margin for error is slim as Galway United venture into the last 180 minutes of 2008 completely aware that a brace of victories are required.

Deserving Portumna nail another title

Thu, Nov 06, 2008

Portumna validated their credentials as Galway’s top hurling club when they claimed back-to-back titles and their fourth in six years.

Eight jump into the ring

Thu, Nov 06, 2008

The search for a new hurling manager to succeed Ger Loughnane is coming to a close with eight candidates having been nominated. The task now for the county board chairman Gerry Larkin, hurling board chairman Miko Ryan, and secretary John Fahey, is to start the assessment and interview process before final decisions can be made.

Ahascragh return to senior camogie ranks

Thu, Nov 06, 2008

Ahascragh-Caltra have won the Galway Intermediate Camogie Championship after beating Mountbellew-Moylough in the county final recently.

Kevin Walsh appointed Sligo Football manager

Thu, Nov 06, 2008

Galway’s triple All-Star of 1998, 2001, and 2003, Kevin Walsh, was ratified on Tuesday night as the new manager at u-21 and senior level with the Sligo footballers for 2009.

Corofin expected to advance to Connacht final

Thu, Nov 06, 2008

Galway senior county champions Corofin will be favourites to see off Castlerea in the Connacht club championship semi-final in Hyde Park on Sunday at 2.30pm.

Ger Keane, who is a selector with the current team and a man who has been involved with Corofin football at all levels for the past few decades, is cautious about the challenge but he feels their experience might see them over the end line.