Galway grab the right to brag

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

And the bragging rights go to Galway.
Clarinbridge’s victory over Kilkenny oufit O’Loughlin Gaels secured Galway’s 11th All Ireland Club crown.

Volunteers can take a bow

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Clarinbridge club secretary Damien McGrath thrilled with All-Ireland victory

Behind any All Ireland club success there are diligent officers, club volunteers and sponsors who do a phenomenal amount of unglamorous and tedious work. Without that support, a team can go nowhere. To win an All Ireland everyone needs to be on board, rowing in the same direction, and putting their shoulders to the wheel.

Fifth defeat on the bounce for Ó’Flathárta’s charges

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

The general consensus in Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon was that the Galway seniors were improving and things were starting to look up a bit.

Galway u-21s will face a tougher test in final

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

The Galway u-21s, led by Milltown’s Mark Hehir with a superb display at centre-forward, hammered Sligo by 2-20 to 0-7 on Saturday at Markievicz Park in the Connacht semi-final.

Galway athletes scoop national honours

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Galway athletes scooped 15 medals at the 2011 Irish Juvenile Indoor Championships at Magherafelt, Co Derry, at the weekend.

Galway City Harriers and and Craughwell AC athletes returned with a tally of three gold, five silver, and seven bronze medals.

Galway kickboxer claims world title

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Galway fighters were successful at the recent kickboxing show which featured three World title fights in the Black Box Theatre.

Titans contest league final

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Galway basketball club Titans contest this year’s National League division one finals on Sunday. The Galway outfit will face Team Garveys St Mary’s (Castleisland, Kerry) at 5pm in the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

•SPORTS PERFORMANCE: The Sports Performance Centre in Oranmore Business Park is offering individual athletes and teams of all sporting disciplines scientific based programmes. The centre is open for children from six years of age up at the initiation stage up to high performance stage for adults 19 years and over. There are four phases of development at the centre: 6 to 10 years old – Initiation Development Phase; 11 to 14 years old – Athletic Development Phase; 15-18 years old – Specialisation Phase; 19+ years old - High Performance Phase. During the four phases, all athletes learn how to optimise their general athletic motor skills. The programme includes coordination and balance, speed , general endurance (aerobic and progressive anaerobic from specialisation phase), progressive anatomical adaptation for strength and power development, and flexibility and agility. New courses are starting early April and there are limited spaces on each course. For more information contact Sports Performance Centre, Unit 5 Oranmore Business Park, Oranmore, Galway. Email: [email protected]; or visit www.sportsperformance.ie.

Clarenbridge travel to Croke Park in good spirits

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

The All Ireland club hurling title has come west of the Shannon to Galway on 10 occasions since 1971. Tomorrow (St Patrick’s Day) Clarenbridge are aiming to make that 11.

Clarenbridge chairman can die happy man if they win tomorrow

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Michael Carr is a blue chip Clarenbridge hurling man. He started playing for the club at 11 years of age and he has held most, if not all, roles within the club since then - from team manager at all levels to various officer positions in the club over the past 40 years.

All Ireland champions next up for Galway footballers

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

From the frying pan into the fire would appear to be the Galway footballers’ lot this Sunday.

Galway u-21 footballers face tough test in Sligo

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

The Galway u-21 footballers travel to Sligo this Saturday to take on the home side in the Connacht semi-final at 2.30pm.

St Jarlath’s claim Connacht A title

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Three goals in a 10-minute blitzkrieg during the first half helped St Jarlath’s College secure their 47th Connacht title over a slightly unlucky Summerhill side.

Good points from Kilkerrin/Clonberne’s Shane Walsh and Cortoon’s Cathal Mulryan settled Joe Burke’s side before three superbly worked goals from Sean Silke, team captain Ian Burke, and hard running midfielder Liam Silke saw Jarlath’s take a 3-6 to 0-1 lead.

Hurlers produce gutsy display to skin the Cats

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

The Galway hurlers enjoyed a terrific league win over Kilkenny on Sunday at Pearse Stadium and it was all the more memorable by virtue of how it was achieved.

Connor vows United will not be a soft touch for students

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Although there has been plenty to enthuse about in the spirited manner Galway United have competed in the opening fortnight of the League of Ireland season, there is no denying the stark reality that points need to be registered soon. Tomorrow’s Terryland Park encounter with UCD provides an opportunity to open the account.

Scoring accuracy lets Galway Ladies down

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Galway suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of undefeated Monaghan at Mountbellew on Sunday, denting their hopes of reaching the National League semi-finals.

Hurling supporters gear up for new season

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Ollie Canning will be an ambassador this year for the Galway Hurling Supporters Club which holds its annual general meeting next Wednesday (March 23).

Galway youngsters claim handball titles

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Galway’s young handballers won seven out of eight finals at the recent 40x20 provincial finals hosted by St Mary’s College.

Connacht survive to continue fine home form

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Connacht take a break from action this weekend after recording their fifth win on the trot at home.

Corinthians suffer extra-time loss

Wed, Mar 16, 2011

Corinthians suffered a heartbreaking 16-13 extra-time loss to Dungannon on Saturday, bowing out of the Ulster Bank League’s Bateman Cup at Stevenson Park.

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