Corinthians post win

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Corinthians completed their home campaign in this season’s Ulster League division two with a hard earned and deserved 29 - 27 victory over Ballymena.

Underdogs St Jarlath’s need a big performance to reclaim Hogan Cup

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

St Jarlath’s College, Tuam go in search of their 13th Hogan Cup title on Saturday in Croke Park (1.45pm).

Tribesmen win first Connacht u-21 title since 2005

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Alan Mulholland’s county u-21 footballers kicked off a productive weekend for Galway football when winning the Connacht title for the first time in six years at Pearse Stadium on Saturday.

Hurlers handed heavy defeat by Tipp

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Nobody heading into Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon could have foreseen the absolute tanking Galway received at the hands of the reigning All Ireland champions Tipperary.

Salthill head north seeking first win

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Despite suffering three defeats in a row, Salthill Devon have been slightly unfortunate in those games and they will travel to Ballybofey for a clash with Finn Harps tomorrow intent on avoiding another loss.

Draw not enough for Galway ladies

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Beaten finalists last year, and now relegated to division two - the Galway ladies footballers earned a 0 - 12 to 0 - 12 draw with Laois at O'Moore Park on Sunday, but it was not enough to save them from the drop.

Medtronic crowned All Ireland champs in seven-goal thriller

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Galway has claimed its second All Ireland interfirms title this season. Medtronic won the senior hurling title for the first time, one week after the Galway Gardai pulled off the football crown.

Galway youngsters set new record

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The Galway City Harriers’ victory in the boys’ u-13 relay was one of the highlights at the National Indoor Championships in Nenagh at the weekend.

The team of Liam Costello (Milltown), Luke O'Shaughnessy (Caherlistrane), Sean Kilmartin (Claregalway), Jack Dempsey (Moylough) and Colin Murray (Mountbellew) took the gold in the 4x100 relay and set a new championship record. In a titanic fight with a valiant Menapians AC, Wexford, the GCH team ran 53.16 seconds to Menapians’ 53.43 seconds - both breaking the old record, which was held jointly by Craughwell AC and Letterkenny AC.

Draw not enough for Galway ladies

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Beaten finalists last year, and now relegated to division two - the Galway ladies footballers earned a 0 - 12 to 0 - 12 draw with Laois at O'Moore Park on Sunday, but it was not enough to save them from the drop.

Six county titles up for grabs

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Six badminton titles will be decided on Saturday when the County Badminton Leagues finals take place at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club.

Inaugural Ray Rooney Memorial Tournament

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Twenty doubles teams from Galway, Loughrea and Ennis competed at this year’s Spring Doubles Tournament at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club.

Loughrea deny Roscrea for double honours

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

St Brigid’s of Loughrea has become the first school to win both senior and junior vocational hurling titles in the same season.

The County Galway school secured the senior title when edging out Roscrea by 4- 14 to 4 - 12 at Semple Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Galway hurlers look to consolidate league lead against All Ireland champs Tipp

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

John McIntyre’s side will play their last game on home turf for 2011 on Sunday when they take on the All Ireland champions Tipperary in Pearse Stadium at 2.30pm.

Rallying cry for hurling supporters

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Galway hurling supporters are making a big push to encourage fans through the gate for this Sunday's National League clash between the current champions Galway and All Ireland holdersTipperary at Pearse Stadium (2.30pm).

Elwood asks for big home push

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Connacht host their penultimate home match of the season needing to atone for another poor away performance.

Sligo present another daunting challenge for United

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

A strange week for Galway - ranging from the delight of another Dalymount Park success over Bohemians to the despair of a humiliating EA Sports Cup exit to Cockhill Celtic - concludes tomorrow when Sligo Rovers visit the banks of the Corrib for a crucial Connacht derby.

Galwegians seek one last win to avoid relegation

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Another crunch match looms for Galwegians when they host UL Bohemians at Crowley Park (2.30pm) in the final game of their season.

Galway Ladies take on Laois in last league game

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

The Galway Ladies senior footballers conclude their league campaign next Sunday when they travel to Portlaoise to take on Laois.

Corinthians play final home match

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Corinthians play their final division two home match of this season’s Ulster Bank League when they host first-time visitors Ballymena to Cloonacauneen on Saturday (2.30pm).

Signs of improving form for Galway’s first division sides

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

The early weeks of the Airtricity League first division season have confirmed the suspicion that Mervue United have made progress and Johnny Glynn’s side will be eager to build on their satisfying start at Ferrycarrig Park against Wexford Youths tomorrow.

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