Galway ladies have no answer to Staunton’s magic

Thu, May 17, 2012

The Galway ladies did their best to stop Mayo last Saturday in Parnell Park, but they had no answer to the supreme brilliance of Cora Staunton as Mike Murphy’s team cantered home on a score-line of 4-17 to 2-07.

Liam Mellows and Carnmore in relegation play-of on Sunday

Thu, May 17, 2012

Liam Mellows are back in action this weekend when they face Carnmore (5pm) on Sunday in the first round of the relegation games.

Athenry see off Kiltormer to reach group stages

Thu, May 17, 2012

Former All-Ireland champions Athenry qualified for the group stages of the county championship last weekend when they defeated Kiltormer on a score-line of 0-15 to 0-7.

Maree/Oranmore clinch Premier League title

Thu, May 17, 2012

Unbeaten since last September, Maree/Oranmore u-18s have captured this season’s Richard Quinn Premier League title in Oranmore.

Coláiste Iognáid rowers in top form at Limerick Regatta

Thu, May 17, 2012

Having claimed the top school trophy at the Irish Schools’ Rowing Championships last month, Coláiste Iognáid rowers continued their winning streak at the Limerick Regatta on Saturday.

Knocknacarra claim Galway crown

Thu, May 17, 2012

Knocknacarra surprised last year’s champions Newcastle when they won the Galway Community Games title by 3 - 1, and they will now represent the count at the Connacht finals on July 21

Renmore win Connacht Cup

Thu, May 17, 2012

Renmore u-14 were crowned Connacht Cup winners with a 4 - 1 win over Westport United in Longford last weekend.

Manogue’s tally rises to 17

Thu, May 17, 2012

IKF Five Nations kickboxing champion Gary Manogue from the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club was the unanimous winner over Welsh hard man Andrew Davies in a four-round international bout in Waterford at the weekend. The win sees Manogue bring his record to an unbeaten 17 fights.

His next fight is in Galway’s Menlo Park Hotel against tough Dubliner Damian Darker on June 30 before flying out three weeks later to the IKF World Classic Championships in Orlando, Florida.

Tough task awaits SD Galway as title favourites visit Deacy Park

Thu, May 10, 2012

SD Galway face another tricky Friday evening with first division title favourites Limerick FC the visitors to Deacy Park tomorrow.

Connacht seal best finish

Thu, May 10, 2012

Connacht signed off a most extraordinary season with a best place finish in the RaboDirect Pro 12 League.

Salthill Devon gears up for another famous fives

Thu, May 10, 2012

Republic of Ireland soccer manager Giovanni Trapattoni launched the popular Carlsberg Salthill Devon National Fives annual tournament which takes place on June 2/3 in Salthill Park.

St James collect first u-21 A title

Thu, May 10, 2012

St James annexed their first ever u-21 county title on Sunday when they comprehensively defeated Corofin on a score-line of 1-19 to 2-7.

Canning maintains form

Thu, May 10, 2012

Joe Canning scored 1-8 as a young Galway team defeated Limerick in a lively challenge in Athenry on Saturday evening. The home side won by 2-20 to 1-18.

Clancy takes on Garrycastle

Thu, May 10, 2012

Former Galway All-Ireland football winner in 1998 and 2001 Paul Clancy has been appointed manager of beaten AIB All-Ireland club football finalists Garrycastle.

Video performance analysis seminar

Thu, May 10, 2012

Galway senior football manager Alan Mulholland will discuss the impact of video performance analysis at a special seminar on Monday (May 14) in the Claregalway Hotel.

Promotion the prize for Galway or Mayo in league final

Thu, May 10, 2012

The Galway Ladies face a stiff test in this year’s division two National Football League final when they take on neighbours and traditional Connacht rivals Mayo at Parnell Park on Saturday (3pm).

Liam Mellows look for improvement in round two

Thu, May 10, 2012

The county senior hurling championship continues this weekend with all the round two games down for decision.

Meet the Galway hurlers and footballers

Thu, May 10, 2012

Tomorrow evening (Friday) at Pearse Stadium, there will be an opportunity to meet members of both the Galway senior football and Galway senior hurling teams, along with their respective management teams.

Mervue’s confidence boosted with convincing win

Thu, May 03, 2012

Monday evening's FAI Cup second round draw pitted SD Galway against Mervue United, but the two local teams will be hoping to deliver results in the league between now and that clash on May 25.

Mellows to face St Thomas

Thu, May 03, 2012

Liam Mellows, who suffered a disappointing 0-17 to 1-8 defeat to Turloughmore at Pearse Stadium last Sunday, were drawn against St Thomas in round two of the Salhtill Hotel Senior Hurling Championship.

Jeffrey Lynskey’s side will have to buck up after last weekend’s performance if they are to avoid getting sucked into the quagmire of relegation by the second week of summer.

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