Mervue return home to face Harps

Thu, May 12, 2011

Craving a mid table berth in the first division, Mervue United will be hoping to record another home success when Finn Harps visit Fahy’s Field tomorrow night.

Sports stars get on their bikes in first Tour of Connemara

Thu, May 12, 2011

Some big names in Irish sport arrive in Clifden this weekend for the inaugural Tour de Conamara cycle.

Connemara Challenge boasts 1,000 runners

Thu, May 12, 2011

More than 1,000 competitors from Ireland and overseas descended on Connemara to take part in last weekend’s Gaelforce Connemara Challenge. Competitors took on a 31km course, which involved a bog run along the Western Way, a climb up the foothills of the Maum turks, a 2km kayak on Killary Fjord and a cycle along Coillte Tracks. The overall winner was Westport’s Padraig Marrey with a time of 2:05:26. The first woman was Derval Devaney, also 2010 Gaelforce winner, with a time of 2:22:14.

Kickboxing fires ahead

Thu, May 12, 2011

Several last-minute pull outs did not stop the Black Dragon Promotions IKF officially sanctioned show taking place last weekend at the Menlo Hotel.

Support needed to lift United from the doldrums

Thu, May 05, 2011

From an early stage of the season it was apparent Galway United’s threadbare squad would struggle to cope with any injury enforced absentees, and that is proving to be the case as Sean Connor’s team prepare to host Dundalk at Terryland Park tomorrow evening.

Elwood urges Connacht players to do justice to themselves in final fixture

Thu, May 05, 2011

The curtain closes on Connacht Rugby’s season with a final Irish derby clash against Munster at Thomond Park tomorrow (7.05pm).

All-Ireland club champions take on Sarsfields

Thu, May 05, 2011

There are some fabulous games down for decision this weekend in the county hurling championship.

Athenry on Saturday evening is the venue many people will attend to see 2010/2011 All-Ireland club champions Clarinbridge take on Sarsfields.

U-21s provide genuine optimism with marvellous All-Ireland victory

Thu, May 05, 2011

Alan Mulholland’s u-21 squad provided a terrific and well-timed tonic for Galway football with an impressive and comfortable victory over Cavan in Sunday’s All-Ireland final at Croke Park.

Forde confident of future success in the maroon and white

Thu, May 05, 2011

Galway u-21 team captain Colin Forde has not had too much time this week to dwell on Sunday’s wonderful win as he rapidly switched his attention to his third year physiotherapy exams in UCD.

Galwegians crowned u-17 All Ireland champs

Thu, May 05, 2011

Galwegians rugby rounded off their season in fine style when they claimed the All Ireland u-17 crown on Sunday.

The Connacht champions, who led from the start, produced a comprehensive display to see off their Leinster counterparts Gorey in Naas.

Next up Leinster for in-form Connacht Juniors

Thu, May 05, 2011

Connacht prepare for what is expected to be the toughest and possibly the deciding fixture of this year’s Junior Interprovincial Championship when they face Leinster in Donnybrook on Saturday at 2.30pm.

Tully the hat-trick hero for Mervue

Thu, May 05, 2011

A stunning hat-trick from striker Daniel Tully helped Mervue to a 3 - 1 victory over Salthill Devon in the Connacht Youth Cup final.

Salthill’s struggle continues against Shelbourne

Thu, May 05, 2011

Now in their second season in the League of Ireland, Salthill Devon were hoping to make some progress this year, but they have endured a disappointing couple of months. And it does not get any easier with Shelbourne the visitors to Drom on Saturday evening.

With only two points registered, Salthill are at the foot of the table, but Emlyn Long and Mike Quirke continue to battle defiantly as they seek to move away from the bottom. So many youngsters at the club are being given opportunities to operate in the first division, but Salthill are also eager to retain their premier division status in the Western Hygiene Supplies Premier League and this appears to be having an impact.

Galway hurling set to fly

Thu, May 05, 2011

Galway hurling has secured a sponsorship deal with Aer Lingus for three years - the first of its kind for the national carrier.

United face a demanding task to halt Rovers’ march

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Any time Shamrock Rovers visit the west is interesting, but tomorrow’s Terryland Park encounter is particularly important for Galway United ( 7.35pm).

A decent gate will bolster the club’s financial situation, while it is also an opportunity for the players to showcase their talents in front of the live television cameras.

Portumna enter championship fray in Kenny Park double header

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Hot favourites Portumna enter the county hurling championship this weekend when they take on Tommie Larkins in Kenny Park on Saturday at 5pm.

Galway u-21 footballers expect dog-fight with Cavan in All-Ireland decider

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

1972, 2002, and 2005. These are the three years Galway won the All-Ireland u-21 football title. Hopefully, after this Sunday, the roll of honour in that grade for the maroon and white will include 2011.