Carramore 10k brings it back to basics
Fri, May 13, 2011
Just a couple of years ago the first race of the year in Mayo was the Carramore 10k in May, and it signalled the start of Mayo AC's annual road league. How times have changed, and in tandem a surprising growth area races here, there, and everywhere have sprung up. But it is back to basics with the Carramore 10k which will suit all the Fit4Life groups as they test out their Spring into Summer programmes, in a hope of reducing times and improving endurance. Other athletes will want to build confidence with a fast time and see what the hard work done during the recent good weather produces.
Read more ...Connacht Gold Cup could throw up some surprises
Fri, May 13, 2011
Claremorris, who have had a great start to the Super League this season winning three of their opening four games, will be looking to keep up that good form on Saturday evening in the Connacht Gold Cup, the only all top level clash of the round. Michael Hutton’s side will make the trip to The Green to take on a bottom of the table Ballinrobe Town side who have not even been able to get a point on the board so far this season. Ballinrobe are coming into the game off the back of a 4-2 home defeat to league leaders Castlebar Celtic, while Claremorris were the latest side to topple defending champions Ballina Town with a 3-1 win in north Mayo. Derek Glynn was the man on target for Claremorris last weekend, grabbing all three goals in their win.
Read more ...Ballina mourns the passing of club president
Fri, May 13, 2011
Ballina
Clive Gilmartin was the winner of the 18 hole single Stableford with a score of 63 nett. Pat Fox came second, with Pat Hopkins taking third place.
Clive Gilmartin was the winner of the 18 hole single Stableford with a score of 63 nett. Pat Fox came second, with Pat Hopkins taking third place.
Read more ...Maughan takes on charity cycle
Fri, May 13, 2011
In between managing his home town side Crossmolina as they build up their preparation towards another crack at the Moclair Cup this summer Mayo Advertiser columnist John Maughan will be taking on the Rás challenge later this month. The former Mayo manager is taking up the challenge to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society and will be taking on two of the gruelling legs of the Rás. Maughan will be joining a number of well known GAA personalities on the challenge which is being organised by former Roscommon footballer Paul Early. “It’s for a great cause and it’s something I’m really looking forward to getting involved in. It’s going to be a tough challenge, but I’ve been putting in the training for it, each leg is about 100 miles so I know it’s going to be a tough event” he said.
Read more ...Lap of the Mask leisure cycle
Fri, May 13, 2011
As the leisure cycle season gets under way in earnest in the month of May, Western Lakes Cycling Club in Ballinrobe is getting ready for the Lap of the Mask, its first big leisure cycling event of the summer. A large crowd is expected to attend this year’s event, which takes place tomorrow (Saturday). Last year’s Lap of the Mask saw a 150 strong crowd complete the 64km circuit around the lake.
Read more ...Celtic look to kick out in front in Super League
Fri, May 06, 2011
Castlebar Celtic will look to extend their lead at the top of the Elverys Sports Super League this weekend when they face Ballinrobe Town. Declan Kilkelly’s side currently sit top of the table with two wins and a draw from their opening three games, while Ballinrobe Town are pointless at the bottom of the table. Celtic had last weekend off with their FCS Cup game against Manulla postponed until Thursday fortnight (May 19), while Ballinrobe Town exited the competition after losing to Claremorris at home. Claremorris are currently in second place in the Super League thanks to two wins from their opening trio of games.
Read more ...Western Edge – Castlebar CC Team for An Post Rás 2011
Fri, May 06, 2011
Western Edge Medical Communications (WEMC) Ltd has announced its sponsorship of Castlebar Cycling Club’s entry to the An Post Rás for the third year in succession. Castlebar CC will again achieve a truly impressive goal as they represent Mayo with a team of five riders from this single club. WEMC is proud to be associated with this level of achievement and wishes Chris Coyle (team captain), Dave Brennan, Bernard Twoomey, and brothers Patrick and Ciaran Clarke, the luck and success that their massive dedication to the sport deserves.
Dunboyne marks the start of the first stage on May 22 and the eight stages will cover a total 1,247km. The route takes in some of Ireland’s most spectacular scenery as it heads west for Galway, Clare, Kerry and Cork before returning to its traditional Skerries finale via beautiful but extremely demanding stages through Waterford and Kildare. In testament to the international stature of this race, the An Post Rás has again attracted professional teams from around the world, including KTM-Murcia from Spain, Drapac Professional from Australia, and Wonderful Pistachios from the USA. The presence of the New Zealand national team will add additional spice to the competitive mix. The WEMC Castlebar team have prepared magnificently and are ready to go head-to-head with this illustrious company. Club secretary John Brennan will be supplying logistical and moral support to the team as he negotiates the complex process of getting a team around the eight stages of the An Post Rás. “The riders leave their sweat and tears, and often blood, on the road" he said, adding, “we have a proud and dedicated support team who have to put their lives on hold for eight days to see the boys round.”
Read more ...Club competitions back in force in Mayo
Fri, May 06, 2011
Balla
In the men’s competition sponsored by Bar One, Castlebar, last weekend, Bob Leggett was the winner with a score of 42pts, he finished seven points in front of John Parsons and eight points in front of third place finisher Jackie Heneghan. In the ladies’ section Rose O’Connor was the winner with a score of 42pts, Imelda Flatley came second on 39pts, with third placed Aine McDonald two points further back. The category prize was taken by John O’Connor with Marissa Brett the junior competition winner. This weekend’s competition is sponsored by Noel McElilin, Manulla, and a committee meeting will take place in the clubhouse on Monday May 9 at 8pm.
Sports shorts
Fri, May 06, 2011
Charity soccer blitz in Breaffy
Stephen Walsh, a teacher in Breaffy NS, is currently organising a charity soccer blitz weekend for primary school teachers and special needs assistants next weekend. The event is to raise funds for Down Syndrome Ireland and he is looking for sponsorship from local business which will go 100 per cent to Down Syndrome Ireland. For more information contact Stephen Walsh on 087 9035381.
Juniors go hunting for Connacht final place
Fri, May 06, 2011
The Mayo junior team will go in search of a place in the Connacht Junior Championship final this evening when they host Roscommon in the semi final of the competition in Ballyhaunis. John Kelly’s side will be facing into their second game in seven days’ after they saw off the challenge of Leitrim in a close fought encounter in Aghamore a week ago. Mayo had only two points to spare over a Leitrim side managed by former Mayo senior manager Mickey Moran in the east Mayo venue. Swinford’s Colin Dempsey was the main man for Mayo bagging a personal haul of 1-8 from Mayo’s total of 1-15 on the night.
Read more ...Connacht close out season with Munster trip
Fri, May 06, 2011
The curtain closes on Connacht Rugby’s season with a final Irish derby clash against Munster at Thomond Park this evening (7.05pm). Magners League leaders Munster, unable to be overtaken, have already qualified for a home semi-final, while Connacht are in a respectable ninth place, ahead of Treviso, Glasgow, and Aironi.
This a game purely about pride. Connacht coach Eric Elwood, disappointed with their previous two losses, will want to finish what has been a constructive first season in charge on a high, while his counterpart Tony McGahan wants a similar response after Munster’s “embarrassing” loss to Harlequins in the Amlin Cup semi-final last Saturday.
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