All tight at the top early on

Fri, Apr 24, 2015

In the Welcome Inn Premier A there are three sides locked together at the top of the table with Glenhest Rovers, Westport United B, and Killala all level on six points after two wins from two for the three sides. Glenhest Rovers followed up their 7-0 win over Moy Villa in round one with a 1-0 win over Swinford last weekend on the road, with Paul McLoughlin scoring the goal. This weekend they face a Kiltimagh/Knock United side who have neither won nor lost a game this season, drawing in both their outings against Claremorris and Castlebar Celtic B. Westport United B will take on Castlebar Celtic B on Sunday as they look to keep their 100 per cent record up. Last Saturday night they had a 3-0 win over Partry Athletic with Mark McNally, Paul Geraghty, and Jordan Ring finding the net. The other side with six points so far, Killala, will take on Swinford on Sunday, last time out Killala had a 3-1 win over Moy Villa who have found it hard to adjust to the life after the Super League so far this season, losing both their opening two games.

Achill Rovers are the only side with a 100 per cent record in the Premier B after two rounds, they picked up their second win with a 6-1 win over Ballyhaunis Town last Sunday to follow up their 3-0 win over Newport Town in week one. On Saturday they will take on a Ballinrobe Town smarting from an 8-0 loss to Mulranny United. Both Bangor Hibs and Mulranny United are sitting in joint second place with a win and a draw to their names after two rounds. This weekend will see the Hibs take on Conn Rangers B as they look for their second win following their 4-2 win over Manulla B last weekend. Newport Town and Snugboro United played out a 2-2 draw last weekend with a Joey McDonnell penalty grabbing a point at the death for the Boro. This weekend Snugboro United are at home to Urlar while Newport Town will travel to Ballyhaunis.

Connacht prepare for all-firing Glasgow at fortress Sportsground

Fri, Apr 24, 2015

All the odds are stacked against the home side when Connacht face league leaders Glasgow Warriors tomorrow lunchtime in the Galway Sportsground. Continuing injuries have robbed Pat Lam of 13 members of his 40-strong squad - the smallest in the Pro 12 League - and when up against a Scottish team that boasts 37 players with international experience, the challenge facing Connacht is as daunting as ever.

Strong scoring in the sunshine

Fri, Apr 24, 2015

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Jimmy Sheridan was the winner of the Gift Supreme sponsored gents’ competition with a score of 38pts. His back nine place held off the challenge of Steven Walsh who also finished with a score of 38pts, with Fenton Barrett coming home in third place. The ladies’ competition was won by Mary Conlon who scored 39pts, Patricia Conwell finished in second place with Nora Gibbons coming home in third spot. Gibbons also scored a hole-in-one on the fourth hole.

Maher claims national title for Castlebar Boxing Club

Fri, Apr 24, 2015

There was much celebration in Castlebar Boxing Club recently as Dillon Maher brought home a national title to the club. Dillon won the Boy 1, 54kg division crown in style with a 3-0 win in the final, having stopped his opponent in the second round of his semi-final with a technical knock-out. It was the culmination of a long round through both the Mayo and Connacht championships for Dillon.

Mayo AC women’s o35 team take national 10k gold

Fri, Apr 24, 2015

Mayo AC had 16 runners in the recent National 10k Championships and came away with medals in team and individual sections. Results published by Athletics Ireland show that in the women's o35 Mayo AC won team gold - led home by Colette Tuohy, Mary Gleeson, and Chris Gallagher - a wonderful performance to be first of 29 club teams in this category and retain the title they won in 2014.

Celtic and Westport get back to winning ways

Mon, Apr 20, 2015

Castlebar Celtic are on the look out for a new manager after Stevie Gavin stepped down from his position after their 7-2 win over Straide and Foxford on Sunday afternoon in Green Road. The news of Gavin’s departure will come as a shock so early in the season, which is only two games old.

Bulls look to double up on cup glory

Fri, Apr 17, 2015

A fortnight after claiming a historic win in the Connacht Junior Cup, Westport will go looking to claim their second piece of silverware this season when they take on Ballinasloe in the final of the Cawley Cup this evening, Friday, April 17 in Galwegians home ground, Crowley Park at 6.30pm.

Spring Leagues and open competitions bring out the crowds

Fri, Apr 17, 2015

By Colm Gannon
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Mayo AC members compete in National 10k Championships

Fri, Apr 17, 2015

There were 16 Mayo AC finishers in last weekend’s National 10k Championships which took place in the Phoenix Park over a notoriously tough course, made even harder by a strong blustery wind along with a number of hail showers.

Moran pulls a corker in Cork

Fri, Apr 17, 2015

The third round of the Valvoline Irish Forest Rally Championship, the Moonraker Forest Rally run by the Munster Car Club took place in Ballyvourney, Co Cork, on Sunday. Four members of Mayo and District Motorsport Club made the trip south as part of a quality entry list competing on 64 kilometres of forestry rallying.

Managing from the middle

Fri, Apr 17, 2015

The first round of the new Super League season is only over and there are plenty more rounds to go, but with a point on the board already Straide and Foxford United are up and running. This Sunday they will host Castlebar Celtic in Green Road in round two and will be welcoming back a couple of old faces when former player Paul Fitzpatrick and Paul Moran return with the Hoops.

Mayo playing the waiting game this year

Fri, Apr 17, 2015

The Mayo senior football panel and management were in Portugal this week taking part in a five-day training camp in Browns Sports and Leisure Club as they begin their preparation for their championship opener in June. The players jetted out on Monday after completing the first round of action in the club league season last weekend.

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