Ballinasloe seek first Connacht junior final

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

This Saturday in Kiltoom (2pm) the footballers of Ballinasloe will hope to write some new history for the famed club when they take on Oran in the Connacht junior football final.

Brave performance not enough for Greenfields

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Greenfields Hockey Club put up a brave performance against a slick and skilful Corinthians side in the first round of the Irish Senior Cup, but ultimately went down by 2 - 1.

Connacht move up league table with worthy win over Italians

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

An 18-3 victory over Benetton Treviso at the Galway Sportsground has propelled Connacht into eighth in the Pro 12 league. In grabbing their third win of the campaign before the break for the autumn internationals, Connacht leapfrogged their opponents to conclude the series of 10 games on the bounce, including the opening two Heineken Cup rounds, with a much-needed victory.

Wegians lose it late

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Galwegians lost a game they appeared to have in the bag when they conceded two late tries to lose by the narrowest of margins, 34 - 33, to Old Wesley in Donnybrook on Saturday.

In a thrilling eight-try contest in which the lead changed four times, the Blues one again lost away to Leinster opposition.

Supporters Trust hold meeting on LOI future

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Another meeting on the future of League of Ireland football in Galway has been organised by the Galway United Supporters Trust.

Corinthians maintain push for top

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Corinthians moved into the top two of the Ulster Bank League division 2A on Saturday despite losing by 35 - 33 to City of Derry.

Titans face former Superleague side on Saturday

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Former Superleague side Ulster Elks come to Galway on Saturday night (7pm) to take on an improving Galway Titans.

Connacht need to find cup form to take Treviso scalp

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Connacht face a tricky assignment against Benetton Treviso on Saturday (5pm) at the Galway Sportsground, but one they are expected to win.

Academy signs four new players

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Connacht Rugby has signed four new players to its academy this week.

Joe Bergin always gave his best for Galway

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Joe Bergin’s decision to retire from inter-county football after 13 years playing senior for the county was not a huge surprise.

Clarkson adds another title at Connacht Open

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Mike Clarkson’s dominance on the courts continued at the weekend with a comprehensive victory over local rival Mark Smyth in the Connacht Open.

This is the latest title the Galway junior has won, adding to the Leinster Junior Open, the Castlebar Junior Open, and his first ITS matches (International U-18 Competition) in Donnybrook and Rushbrooke earlier in the year.

West boys bring schools title back to Galway

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Several players from Galway have been selected on Irish youth basketball squads after the West Region defeated their northern counterparts in the final of the Basketball Ireland Post-Primary Schools’ u-15 Tom Collins' Interregionals.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

• Badminton bash: A reunion party for all past members of Aras Badminton Club, Aras Bothar Na Tra, Dr Mannix Road, will take place in The Salthill Hotel on Friday November 9 at 8.30pm. Light refreshments provided. All are welcome.

New recruit Barile leads the way for Titans

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Galway Titans Basketball Club men’s team came away with maximum points from their National League weekend games, winning both on the road in Donegal and at home against Kilkenny in the second part of a vital double header.

Corinthians maintain their winning form

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

Corinthians secured a 19-7 win against Cashel RFC to maintain their push for the top four in the Ulster Bank League’s division 2A.

Loughrea qualify for another county final

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

It is impossible not to doff your cap to the current Loughrea hurling panel.

Gort and St Thomas must do it again

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

This Sunday in Kenny Park (1pm) current county champions Gort will put their title on the line again when they take on St Thomas in the county semi-final replay.

Ballinasloe in Connacht football semi-final

Thu, Nov 01, 2012

This Sunday, St Grellan’s take on The Neale (Mayo) in the Connacht junior semi-final at Duggan park (2.30pm). There will be extra-time should the game end in a draw. The winners will play either Oran or Cloonacool in the final on Sunday week.