United’s first-choice players under pressure for Derry visit

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

As crucial games continue to arrive thick and fast, Galway United will be hoping to eke out some kind of result when Derry City visit Terryland Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

League final place up for grabs for Galway hurlers

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

The Galway senior hurlers take their first step on the road to rehabilitation after their 18-point defeat to Tipperary when they face Waterford at Walsh Park at 2.30pm this Sunday in the last round of the NHL.

Team management will have to plan without the services of Ger Farragher (knee), Andy Smith (broken nose) and Fergal Moore, who had some scar tissue removed from his ankle last week.

Connacht seek to extend winning run with last home game

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Connacht will be hoping to extend their impressive run of form in the Magners League when they play Cardiff Blues in the Sportsground tomorrow (7.45pm).

Galway u-21s face red hot Rebels in Ennis

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Galway u-21 footballers, who defeated Roscommon in the Connacht final two weeks ago, face a hotly fancied Cork outfit on Saturday (6.30pm) in Cusack Park in Ennis.

Footballers relegated despite draw

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

After five straight defeats in the league, it appeared that Galway would be automatic candidates for relegation to division two for the 2012 season. However their form had picked up in the past few weeks and their impressive win over Armagh in round six gave them a sliver of light in avoiding the drop.

Hogan Cup final despair for Jarlath’s

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

There are very few football and hurling fans who do not agree that colleges sport is one of the purest forms of both codes. That conviction was reinforced on Saturday afternoon in Croke Park when St Jarlath’s College fell narrowly short in their attempt to win what would have been the college’s 13th Hogan Cup title.

The Tuam team was good in this final. However, in the ultimate analysis, they were not good enough, losing by 0-15 to 2-10. The positive for the dejected Jarlath’s supporters and players was that both sides produced an enthralling encounter that ebbed and flowed throughout and, even in defeat, many of the Galway lads showed fantastic character.

Mervue can rattle visitors Limerick

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

It has been an encouraging start to the League of Ireland season for Mervue United in many different ways and tomorrow night at Fahy’s Field Johnny Glynn’s team will face another tough encounter with Limerick FC.

Melody’s strike for Mervue books semi-final place

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Mervue United’s u-13s have advanced to the semi-finals of the SFAI Troy Cup after a 1- 0 victory over North Dublin Schoolboys League side, Woodlawn/Sportslink, at the Oscar Traynor Centre in Coolock.

College sports winners

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

NUI Galway men’s basketball and senior rowing teams have jointly won the college’s team of the year award for 2011.

Monivea denied in All-Ireland decider

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Monivea failed in their bid to become the first Connacht club to claim an All-Ireland title after a 17-9 defeat to Crosshaven in Saturday’s Junior Cup final at Templeville Road. Monivea put up a valiant performance but were ultimately denied by a late scoring burst from the Cork side.

Galway younsgters in Irish squads

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

Three Galway youngsters are representing Ireland on the Irish u-15 ladies’ soccer team competing in the Bob Doherty Cup in Wales this week.

Top titles for NUIG and Oranmore

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

NUIG scooped the premier title at the Galway County Mixed League badminton finals which took place on Saturday in the Galway Lawn Tennis Club.

The Galway university defeated GLTC to capture the division two trophy, winning the early matches to finish ahead 4-1.

Bish set new high in table tennis championships

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

The Bish table-tennis teams have set a new standard in the sport after capturing all three Connacht titles at the recent Connacht Schools Team Championships. The u-13, u-15 and u-18 teams swept to victory in their respective competitions in the Breaffy House Hotel, Castlebar - the first time in the history of the competition that one school has won all three age groups. The u-13 team defeated schools from Roscommon, Athlone and Mayo on their path to victory, while the u-15s, led by captain Owen Walshe, dominated the competition, comprehensively defeating schools from Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. The u-18s, led by captain Jordan Lee, defeated teams from Roscommon and Galway before seeing off St Aloysius, Athlone by 6-3. Coached by Terry Dolan, the teams will now represent Connacht in the All Ireland finals on Wednesday April 13.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Apr 14, 2011

• Fr Griffins Eire Og GAA Club, in conjunction with the GAA, will hold an Easter Camp for seven to 12-year-olds next week. Based on the same lines as the Cúl Camps, this camp will have fully trained and vetted GAA coaches and will provide fun for the young players from the FGEO areas. The Easter Camp will take place in South Park from April 19 to 21, from 10am until 2.30pm. A full packed lunch will be provided for all participants for an all inclusive cost of €10 per participant. Travel arrangements can be made for parents who may have difficulty getting to South Park. Spaces are limited. Contact Vincent Gilmore 086-2700388 for an application form, visit www.griffinseireog.com, or email secretary at [email protected].

Connacht sign high-profile wing Vainikolo

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Connacht Rugby has bagged the signature of high-profile former Otago Highlander winger Fetu'u Vainikolo.

Monivea fly the flag in All Ireland Cup

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Monivea rugby has the opportunity to achieve something no other club in the province has done - win an All Ireland cup.

On Saturday they face Munster’s Crosshaven in St Mary’s in Templeogue in the All Ireland Junior Cup final (12 noon).

Footballers face Dublin in must-win clash

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Following their impressive 1-20 to 0-18 victory over Armagh on Sunday, the Galway seniors face Pat Gilroy’s Dublin in Pearse Stadium this weekend. If Galway win, and other results go their way, they could avoid relegation to division two.

Connor still looking to boost his squad

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Even though the League of Ireland season is barely a month old, Galway United’s encounter tomorrow with Drogheda United carries deep importance.

Connacht maintain home momentum with try-bonus victory

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Connacht take a rest from action this week with the A side taking on visiting Russians Enisei STM in two matches at the Galway Sportsground.

Wegians produce four tries to stay up

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Galwegians left it late, but produced a bonus-point 37-18 victory against UL Bohs on Saturday to guarantee their place in the Ulster Bank League’s division 1b next season. And with Buccaneers in a play-off for division 1A, it ensures the province has two teams in the top echelon next season.

Connacht coach and former Galwegian outhalf Eric Elwood says it is vital the province has strong representation in the first divsion.

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