Lam urges injury-struck Connacht to give it one big push before autumn break

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

On the back of another "gut wrenching" loss, Connacht must now regroup to host title-seeking Glasgow Warriors at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (5pm).

Galwegians make it two wins in a row with victory over strong Cashel team

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Galwegians secured an impressive win away to a strong Cashel side to make it two wins on the bounce in the Ulster Bank League Division 2a.

This game was always going to be test of ‘Wegians’ promotion prospects, as the Tipperarymen are a hard nut to crack at home, having lost only once at Spafield last year. And having lost their first away league fixture, albeit against promotion favourites Ballymena, the Blues knew they could ill-afford to lose another game on their travels.

Spotkick heartbreak for Mervue in playoff

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Mervue suffered a heartbreaking promotion play-off penalty loss to Longford Town at City Calling Stadium on Friday night.

In a truly dramatic encounter Mervue took an early lead courtesy of a seventh minute Jason Molloy goal. That impressive Molloy strike gave Mervue a two goal aggregate cushion before Tony Cousins' midlanders' responded as Daniel Purdy and David O'Sullivan netted.

Portumna too good for Loughrea as they collect sixth county title

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

It has been a remarkable decade of success for the hurlers of Portumna.

Portumna hot favourites, but Loughrea can deliver

Thu, Oct 24, 2013

The Galway senior county hurling final takes place this Sunday in Pearse Stadium (2.45pm) with perennial favourites Portumna taking on one of the most consistent sides in the county over the past decade, Loughrea.

It promises to be an absorbing encounter between two sides which are well acquainted, having contested four county finals against each other in the past decade.

Moycullen receive a boost from energy sponsor

Thu, Oct 24, 2013

Moycullen basketball, now with a new sponsor on board, head to Ulster to face Belfast Star on Sunday.

Connacht’s Euro win a big boost ahead of Leinster challenge

Thu, Oct 24, 2013

Connacht must take their European form to Dublin if they stand any hope of overcoming Leinster at the RDS in Saturday’s RaboDirect Pro 12 interprovincial (6.45pm).

And coach Pat Lam says this weekend’s clash is the perfect game for his improving squad, having convincingly disposed of Zebre in last Saturday’s Heineken Cup.

Parks on song as Connacht are convincing winners in Parma

Thu, Oct 24, 2013

Connacht put a string of five defeats behind them with another worthy Heineken Cup display to overcome a tricky Zebre side in Parma by 33-6.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Oct 24, 2013

•St Michael’s GAA Club is hosting a Halloween camp from Wednesday October 30 to Friday November 1 for children aged between eight and 12. The camp will run from 10am to 1pm each day and members of the St Michael’s senior team will be on hand to coach the children. The cost of the three-day camp is €15. For further details contact Sean Summerville on 087-2585652.

Mervue take one goal lead to Longford for second leg play-off

Thu, Oct 24, 2013

Despite producing a fine display in the first instalment, Mervue United will bring only a one goal advantage to City Calling Stadium for tomorrow's second leg Airtricity League promotion play-off with Longford Town.

Peamount’s international stars too strong for Galway

Thu, Oct 24, 2013

Galway WFC take a break from action for the next two weeks and return on November 9 away to Wexford Youths.

Hansberry fires Maree past Demons

Thu, Oct 24, 2013

Unbeaten Maree return to the Calasanctius Gym, Oranmore, on Saturday (7.45pm) to host St Mary's Castleisland in a keenly anticipated game.

Gráinne Mhaol RC rows gently down the Seine

Thu, Oct 24, 2013

NUIG’s alumni boat club, Gráinne Mhaol RC, undertook its first overseas trip recently, joining hundreds of boats in a 30km row of the River Seine in Paris.

Keady must plot a path for Galway to overcome well-known local stars

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Women’s National League returns to Terryland on Sunday when Galway will host Dublin outfit Peamount in Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday (2pm).

And Peamount, which are just two points ahead of Galway on the league table, features well-known Galwegians Julie Ann Russell and Dora Gorman.

Calasanctius College dethrone All-Ireland golf champions

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Calansanctius College, Oranmore, has been crowned Connacht golf champions and will represent the province in the All Ireland schools golf semi-finals in April next year.

Galway sailing club’s Access programme rewarded with national championships

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Galway Bay Sailing Club has been selected to host the National Disabled Sailing Championships next year in recognition of its successful Access sailing programme for young people with disabilities.

And this weekend John Twomey, a 10 time Paralympian and president of the International Disabled Federation, will visit Galway Bay Sailing Club to watch the club’s Access sailors competing in the first GBSC Access Autumn Series.

Stunning Corofin rip Salthill apart

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Corofin had been topped all season as the ‘likely lads’ to win the Frank Fox in 2013 – and they showed why they were such hot favourites on Sunday when they produced a superb display to leave Salthill/Knocknacarra trailing miles in their wake.

Portumna make no mistake in replay as Canning hits form

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Portumna qualified for the county final against Loughrea in two weeks’ time when they defeated All-Ireland club champions St Thomas by 0-18 to 2-11 in Saturday’s replay at Kenny Park.

Joe Canning shot 10 points from frees and a ‘65 for his side and they will now face Loughrea in a repeat of recent county finals between the two in 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2009. Canning started at midfield, but was moved into full-forward in the second half, and it will be interesting to see where he lines out in the final. St Thomas’ led 1-6 to 0-7 at the break, but they were far too dependent on scores from placed balls by Conor Cooney. And, with Damien Hayes in fine form for Portumna, it was the Shannonsiders who took control in the second half.

Moycullen take control to win minor A title

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

The Moycullen minor footballers had a terrific win last weekend in Tuam Stadium, claiming the minor A football title for the first time in more than 40 years when they defeated Claregalway by 2-7 to 1-6.

Titans see off Fr Matthews to open league account

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

Titans basketball used all their experience to see off a much-improved Fr Matthews side in the National League division one clash in Cork.

In a competitive and physical encounter, the Galway side led 24-20 after the opening quarter with all Titans hitting the floor.

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