McInytre steps down as hurling boss

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

John McIntyre has stepped down as manager of the Galway senior hurling team after three years at the helm. The Tipperary native succeeded Ger Loughnane in the winter of 2008 but failed to help the side progress beyond three successive All-Ireland quarter finals.

Last year was the highlight of his tenure as Galway collected a National League crown overcoming Cork in Thurles, before going on to reach the Leinster final where they were defeated by Kilkenny. They led eventual All-Ireland champions Tipperary by two points in the closing stages of the All-Ireland quarter final, but lost by the minimum for the second successive season.

Connacht brace themselves for Bradley’s Gunners

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

An interesting challenge awaits Connacht tomorrow evening when they come up against Michael Bradley’s Edinburgh at Murrayfield (7.30pm).

Galway u-21 hurlers collect All-Ireland title in style

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

They won easily on a score-line of 3-14 to 1-10 against Dublin, and fully deserved the large margin of their victory.

Cunningham’s development work reaps reward

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Galway u-21 hurling team manager Anthony Cunningham was delighted with his team's terrific display as they easily defeated Dublin in last Saturday’s All-Ireland final.

"It is very satisfying for these players who were shell-shocked last year," he said. "This time last year it was a lonely place, but to be honest, it’s a great way for them now to finish."

Oughterard and Carna-Caiseal replay fixed for Saturday

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

The county intermediate football semi-final replay between Carna-Caiseal and Oughterard has been fixed for Saturday (5.15pm) at Pearse Stadium.

Senior hurling championship resumes

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

After the terrific All-Ireland successes of the county minor and u-21 sides over the past two weeks, the county senior hurling championship resumes in earnest this weekend with five group games down for decision.

More All-Ireland heartbreak for Galway Camogie

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

It is difficult to believe any county could suffer the heartbreak of losing five All-Ireland senior finals in any code in the space of 14 years. Yet that is the painfully cold statistic that faces Galway Camogie after another shattering defeat in a senior decider last Sunday in Croke Park.

Galwegians take league spoils

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Galwegians came out on top by 15 - 8 in the Connacht Senior League fixture against Corinthians at Glenina on Saturday,

The blustery conditions aided the visitors in the first half, and Corinthians got on the score after five minutes when centre Wayne Williams nailed a penalty after Galwegians were penalised for infringing.

Girls’ tag rugby starts in Wegians

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Girls’ tag is starting in Galwegians RFC on Saturday September 24 from 10am to 11am.

Corofin and St Brendan’s battle for ladies crown

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Galway Ladies Football finals will be played this weekend with six titles to be decided.

Salthill hope for change in fortune

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Salthill Devon will be hoping for a change in fortune when hosting Waterford United at Drom on Saturday evening.

Galway’s Townhouse claims first FAI fives

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

A Galway team, sponsored by the Townhouse Bar, has claimed the FAI’s first annual five-a-side title.

Mervue continue to top table

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Athenry lost their Western Hygiene Supplies premier league fixture to leaders Mervue by 3 - 1 on Sunday.

Athenry conceded early and went further behind to a great Cunningham strike before Benny Lawless pulled one back just before the break with a dipping drive from about 20 yards.

Conamara’s Ní Bhaoill wraps up race series

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Galway’s Marie Ní Bhaoill has the won the National Adventure Race Series following her win last weekend at the Achill Roar race.

Youngsters take crowns at tennis club

Thu, Sep 15, 2011

Michael Clarkson and Kate Hennessy, the two most promising juniors Connacht has produced in recent years, claimed the crowns as new king and queen of of the courts in Galway.

The youngest pair of club champions in the history of Galway Lawn Tennis Club - at 15 and 14 respectively - defeated former champions and bookies’ favourites Mark Smyth (7-6 6-4) and Jenny Burrows (6-2 6-3) to win this year’s titles.

‘All systems go’ for Connacht’s first home match at revamped Sportsound

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

Connacht coach Eric Elwood and his management team are challenging Connacht to raise the bar again when they host the Scarlets in their first home match of the RaboDirect Pro 12 on Saturday (3.15pm).

Connacht Clan to march to Sportsground in support

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

The reformed Connacht supporters’ club, known as the Connacht Clan, will mark the province’s first competitive home match of the season with a march from Eyre Square to the Sportsground on Saturday.

United’s defensive frailties will be exploited by Dundalk

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

There is no denying it has been a truly horrific campaign for Galway United in every possible way, and another awkward Friday evening awaits at Terryland Park when Dundalk will provide formidable attacking opposition.

Galway camogie ladies can deliver O’Duffy Cup

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

After the bitter disappointment of last year’s two-point defeat to Wexford in the All-Ireland final there is a strong belief this year’s Galway camogie panel can collect the senior title on Sunday in Croke Park (4pm) when they face Wexford again.

Tribesmen’s u-21 hurlers can expect titanic struggle with the Dubs

Thu, Sep 08, 2011

The Galway u-21 hurlers will hope to follow the Galway minors’ example when they face Dublin in Semple Stadium on Saturday (7pm) in the All-Ireland final.

Anthony Cunningham and his management team have worked diligently with this squad over the past few months and hopes are high they can win the county’s 10th All-Ireland title at this grade.

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