Nikora wins Player of the Month award for strong end of season form

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Miah Nikora is the latest winner of the Player of the Month Award, sponsored by Hartmanns of Galway.

Local golf results from around the clubs

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Oughterard Golf Club: Lady Captain’s Day (Valerie Heery) results, Kathleen Lee (36) 75; Noreen Maloney (16) 68; Gross Maire Ní Mhaille (13) 92; Etta Ruane (24) 75; Raymonde Staundun (19) 75; Cait Kelly (29) 76; Ursula Hernon (17) 77; Nancy McAleer (22) 77; Cat 1, Mary Molloy (14) 79; Laura Gore (15) 82.; Patricia Lee (18) 83. Cat 2, Peggie Blehein (23) 78; Debbie Ann Leonard (24) 79; Aine Bhreathnach (24) 79; Cat 3, Emily Walsh (30) 78; Phil O’Reilly (29) 80; Muriel Walsh (36) 80; Front 9: Pauline Deacy (36) 34; Back 9: Maureen Quigley (24) 39.

Men's Junior Scratch Cup: Gross winner, Michael Darcy Snr. (6) 74; Second, Devin Morley (5) 75. Nett first, Michael O’Keane (8) 70; Second, Eamonn Kirwan (7) 70. Intermediate Scratch Cup, Gross winner, Gerry Burke (11) 76; Second, Shane Concannon (12) 80; Nett first, Tom Butler (15) 67; Second, Colm Boyd (16) 68.

Galway footballers now face Antrim in must-win game

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The Galway footballers and their hardy band of loyal supporters face the arduous journey to Casement Park to take on Antrim this Saturday (3pm) in round two of the All Ireland qualifiers.

Crunch hurling fixtures

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway's historic victory over Kilkenny in Sunday's Leinster hurling final will be left behind this weekend as hurling supporters look forward to a feast of club championship action.

Connacht to open new season with home match against Cardiff

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Connacht will open the new RaboDirect Pro 12 season with a home fixture against the Cardiff Blues in the first of two clashes with Welsh opposition in the opening month.

Connacht RaboDirect Pro 12 fixtures 2012/13

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Aug 31-Sept 2 Connacht v Blues
Sept 7-9 Zebre v Connacht

Another daunting task for Mervue tomorrow

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Despite suffering defeat in another high-scoring contest with Finn Harps, Johnny Glynn's Mervue United will be hoping to examine Limerick FC's first division title credentials at Fahy's Field tomorrow evening.

Limerick currently trail table-toppers Longford Town by two points and they hit the west especially eager to summon a quick response following their defeat to Waterford United. There is no doubt that Limerick possess the strongest squad in the division, but Longford continue to surprise so Pat Scully's side know that a decent result is required.

Hurlers produce stunning display to win first ever Leinster title

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Sunday afternoon was a very special day for Anthony Cunningham, Tom Helebert and Mattie Kenny’s vibrant panel of hurlers and for Galway hurling.

Cunningham hails team’s workrate

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway team manager Anthony Cunningham was extremely pleased with the workrate and performance of the team.

St James to take on Corofin in quarter-finals

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The draw for the Galway senior football quarter-finals was made on Tuesday night in Loughgeorge, and it delivered some fascinating fixtures for the last eight.

Unbeaten Galway now face All Ireland champs Wexford

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway put their 100 per cent record on the line this Saturday (3.15pm) when they face Wexford in Kenny Park in the All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship.

Galway enjoyed a hard-fought 1-13 to 0-12 win over Clare last weekend in Cusack Park. Niamh McGrath slotted three points in the second quarter to push them ahead and Tony Ward’s charges led at half time, 0-8 to 0-6.

Galway Ladies back in business

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway Ladies stunned their opponents and the pundits when winning this year’s Connacht Senior Football Crown at McHale Park on Sunday by 4-10 to 1-17.

Hession is finding Olympic form

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway athletes produced top-class performances at the Woodie’s DIY Senior Track and Field Championships in Morton Stadium Santry at the weekend.

Headlining the action was Olympian Paul Hession who stormed to victory in the men’s 100m - his final race in Ireland before taking part in the London Olympics.

All Ireland title for Oughterard’s Merrigan

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway’s Bryan Merrigan has become the first man to capture an IKF-sanctioned All Ireland K-1 title.

Galway hurlers have to produce a big performance on Sunday

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Galway hurlers and especially the Galway defence will face the “acid test” this Sunday when they face Kilkenny in the Leinster final at Croke Park (4pm).

Hurling supporters’ train

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

An extra train will accommodate Galway hurling supporters travelling to Dublin for Sunday’s Leinster hurling final at Croke Park.

The train will depart Galway at 9.45am, Athenry 9.59am, Woodlawn 10.14am, Ballinasloe 10.24am, arriving at Dublin Heuston 12.12pm.

Mervue United appoints Neary

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

Experienced football coach Justin Neary has been appointed to oversea Mervue United’s Airtricity u- 19 team for the coming season.

Neary, who holds a UEFA coaching licence, has 20 years experience coaching underage level in Galway and has guided several teams to national success in that time.

Galway ladies out to avenge league final defeat against Mayo on Sunday

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Galway ladies take on Mayo this Sunday in the Connacht football final at 4pm in McHale Park. Galway will be hoping to avenge their heavy 4-17 to 2-7 defeat in the Division 2 league final to Mayo, and that result sees the home team as hot favourites to win this weekend.

Galway minors crash out of the championship

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

Unfortunately the Galway minor footballers had a very short championship this season, as they crashed out of the competition last Saturday evening at Tuam Stadium, losing to Roscommon on a scoreline of 1-11 to 1-9 after extra time.

Galway take on Clare in Cusack Park in Camogie championship

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Galway senior camogie team will head down the road to Cusack park on Saturday for a 5pm throw-in when they face Clare as part of a double header with the Clare v Dublin All-Ireland hurling qualifier game.

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