Hurlers come good with win over Dublin

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

It was a good afternoon’s work for the Galway hurlers in O’Moore Park in Portlaoise on Saturday as they saw off Dublin by 4-21 to 0-19 in the division 1A relegation replay.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

• Bearna Basketball Club annual 5K family fun run is being held on Sunday April 22 at 11.30am from Bearna National School, in support of the club and local charities. Everyone welcome.

•Some 200 children turned out for the Rahoon Newcastle Open Day which took place on Saturday. Juvenile training takes place in Tonabrucky -u-6, u-8 and u-10 training is at 6,0pm on Wednesday and Friday, and u-12 at 6.30pm on Tuesday and Thursday.

2012 hurling championship kicks off

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

It does not seem too long ago that Gort and captain Andy Coen claimed the county cup, but this weekend the 2012 chase for glory commences.

Joyce omitted from Galway football panel

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

There was some surprise in Galway football circles yesterday with the news that Killererin star Nicky Joyce is not on the panel for the upcoming Connacht football championship.

Mervue need to start earning results quickly

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Mervue United have endured a hugely disappointing start to the Airtricity League season, but they will be eager to deliver a vastly improved performance when Finn Harps visit Fahy's Field tomorrow.

Two draws and six losses in eight games shows how much Mervue have struggled, and last Saturday at Flancare Park they were beaten soundly by Longford Town.

Galway handballers earn Irish selection

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Two Galway players have secured their places on the Irish handball team for the upcoming World Championship.

Connacht host family day for final Sportsground fixture

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Connacht welcome Italian side Aironi in their final home game of the season on Saturday (5pm) with high hopes of grabbing another valuable win to maintain their recent momentum.

SD Galway strive to add win to unbeaten home record

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Last weekend's local derby failed to provide a winner, but SD Galway will still be hopeful of registering their first win of the season when Athlone Town visit Deacy Park tomorrow night.

Six All Ireland boxing titles come west

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Galway boxing clubs were once again to the fore in the boxing arena at the All-Ireland 11/12/13 Championsips at the National Stadium last weekend.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

• The Galway Ladies minor team overcame Roscommon in Menlough on Saturday. In what was a must-win game to keep their Connacht hopes alive, Galway on 2-10 to 0-7. The ladies now have a weekend off before they face Sligo in the final round-robin game, in which a win can keep their Connacht final hopes alive. The u14s, however, suffered a heavy round-robin championship defeat on Thursday to an excellent Roscommon side. As a result, they must win in their next match away to Mayo on Saturday. This takes place in Kiltimagh at 5pm. The seniors continue their preparation for the league semi-final against Clare in Birr on April 29, and Con Moynihan is hoping a few injuries to players will have cleared up in time for the clash.

Moycullen and Maree win All Ireland crowns

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Moycullen girls topped their group, beating both St Mary’s, Castleisland, and Sligo Warriors on Saturday before edging Limerick Celtics by 34 - 32 in the last quarter of the division 1 semi-final on Sunday. Paired against surprise packets Killinkere, who beat a fancied Brunell team from Cork, this decider was a thriller. Moycullen enjoyed a great start to lead 14- 4 after the first quarter, but Killenkere came back strongly to reduce the deficit to three at half time, and with just three minutes on the clock in the fourth, they took the lead.

Mayo will take belief from beating Kerry in Croke Park

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

The Mayo footballers will have received a huge boost from last Sunday’s narrow victory over Kerry in the National League semi-final.

To come back from four points down to Kerry with six minutes to go in Croke Park, and then go on and beat their nemesis by a late Richie Feeney point in injury time of extra-time, is a big fillip to them for the year ahead.

Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh to MC hurling fundraiser

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Legendary GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh will be the guest MC for a special Galway hurling fundraiser next month.

Meehan and Armstrong back in club action

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Positive news on the injury front for Galway football was the return last weekend of Michael Meehan and Seán Armstrong for their respective clubs in the county league.

Meehan has been out for a long time with an ongoing and serious ankle injury, and it was a big boost for everyone who loves football in the county to hear he was able to hit a few points and get back into some competitive action with Caltra last weekend.

Muldoon’s try could prove a life-saver

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Galwegians complete their Ulster Bank League season on Saturday still unsure whether they have done enough to retain their division 1B status.

The went a long way to achieving it last weekend with a dramatic and late 20 - 17 win over Buccaneeers, but they head to Ballynahinch knowing a they will need at least a bonus point to ensure their safety without relying on results elsewhere.

Connacht Squash makes the breakthrough

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

History was made in Cork last weekend when, after 34 years of trying, the Connacht Squash men’s team finally got their hands of the Irish Squash interprovincial title.

Corinthians try feast

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

Corinthians competed their season in fine style away to Instonians on Saturday with a massive 66-30 victory that ensured a fourth place finish in division 2A.

Do or die for Galway hurlers on Saturday

Thu, Apr 19, 2012

The Galway senior hurlers must go back to the well this Saturday and produce a big performance when they face Dublin at O’Moore Park, Portlaoise, (4pm) in their relegation play-off.

Galway youngsters clash in local Airtricity derby

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

While the Airtricity League season is only a month old, there is no disguising the importance of tomorrow's Deacy Park derby between SD Galway and Mervue United.

Be bowled over by Ireland cricket legend on Saturday

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Ireland’s cricketing legend, all-rounder Trent Johnston is coming to Galway to visit the county club on Saturday between 12 and 1:30pm.

Johnston will be at the County Galway Cricket Club's ground at Lydican near Galway Airport, and will greet and sign autographs. He will bring with him the ICC World Twenty20 qualifying trophy, which Ireland won last month by defeating Afghanistan in the final in Dubai where Johnston broke into the top 20 rated bowlers in the world in this form of cricket. T20, or 20 overs per side cricket, is the shortest, fastest and, some say, the most exciting form of cricket played internationally.

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