Golf am-am for Galway football

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The Galway Football Board will hold a golf am-am on Friday July 13 at Bearna Golf club.

All proceeds from the day will go to support the preparation of Galway football teams.

New Galwegian president

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Colm O'Donnellan has been elected as president of Galwegians RFC for 2012-13 at the club's AGM at Crowley Park.

Bearna Golf Club: Lady Captain’s Prize (Mary Farrell), Ailis McDermott (24) 72; Jo Murphy (25) 75; Gross Maeve Brennan (16) 94; Marian Cunningham (27) 75; Patricia Cremin (35) 76; Mary Griffin (27) 76; Mary Fleming (27) 77; Front 9 Deirdre Squires; Back 9 Michelle Keenan; Past Captain Barbara O'Keeffe. Stableford, Caroline Foy (36) 29; Nuala Timoney (36) 28.

Hession and Loughnane in final Olympic countdown

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Galway’s top two athletes Paul Hession and Olive Loughnane continue their preparations for the Olympics.

NUIG on course

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

NUI Galway’s first student entry in the Round Ireland Yacht Race is still on course for honours.

Galway medallists on the track

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Galway athletes took three golds at the recent Junior and u-23 National Track & Field Championships in Tullamore.

Irene Gorman claimed the 3000m steeple chase easily, winning gold in 11:26, a fantastic time for this event, while Nicola O Ceallaigh won the 5000m in a personal best time, having also run a great race in the 1500m to claim the bronze medal an hour earlier.

Dynamo Moscow youngsters to play in Umbro Cup

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Fifty teams from nine countries will feature in this year’s Umbro Galway Cup that kicks off at Drom Soccer Park on August 8 for four days.

Hurling supporters’ golf outing

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

The Galway Hurling Supporters’ Club is hosting its annual golf outing on Friday July 6 in the Galway Golf Club. The club has reduced the cost of a team to €200 or €50 per player (team of four, any combination), but has maintained a bumper number of prizes and goodies, that include All Ireland tickets, free flights from Aer Lingus, and many more. For a tee time contact Deirdre Costello 087 8125896 or Peter Murphy 087 2272943. Tee times are from 7am to 5.15pm.

Hurling championship resumes

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

The Salthill Hotel Senior Hurling Championship recommences this weekend.

Sunday at Tuam Stadium

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Current county champions Corofin take on Cortoon Shamrocks at 5.15pm on Sunday evening. Mick Culkeen’s charges had an impressive 3-18 to 2-7 win last weekend over a disappointing Bearna outfit and they will feel if they can be a bit more efficient in front of goal, they have a fighting chance in this one.

Sunday at Pearse Stadium

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

2010 county champions Killererin will fancy their chances on Sunday when they take on Leitir Mór (3.45pm) in Pearse Stadium. When they are all available, Stephen Flaherty’s side has got a fair bit of fire power up front, with the likes of Padraic Joyce, Micheal Boyle and Nicky Joyce. They can also call on Galway panellists Tomás Fahy and Colin Forde to shore things up at the back, alongside men like Declan Kelly and Daniel Mannion.

Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

In Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening St Michael’s take on Salthill/Knocknacarra at 5.45pm, and then Annaghdown and Micheál Breathnachs are in action at 7.30pm.

Tuam Stadium on Saturday evening

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

In Tuam Stadium on Saturday evening there is an attractive double header with Tuam Stars and Mountbellew/Moylough (5.45pm), followed by St James taking on Caltra at 7.30pm.

Hurlers advance to the Leinster final with ease

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Galway advanced to the 2012 Leinster final with ease on Sunday, overcoming Offaly in Portlaoise by 14 points, 5-23 to 3-15.

Donnellan targets Leinster title

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Cyril Donnellan, one of the stars of Galway’s win over Offaly last weekend, ranks a Leinster medal as a huge prize for the county.

McGrath makes championship debut

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

The Galway Camogie team to play Offaly in Banagher on Saturday (2.30pm) in their opening game of the championship has been selected by the management team of Tony Ward, Sharon Glynn and James McGrath.