Ballintubber make history
Sun, Oct 24, 2010
Ballintubber 0-8 Castlebar 0-5
As the sun began to set in McHale Park, 'The Boy's from the 'Tubber' was sung with gusto after John Feeney had just collected the Moclair Cup for the first time in the clubs history, by Ballintubber sub Myles Kelly. The game may have been one that won't live long in the memory of the neutral, but it's one that will never be forgotten by anyone from Ballintubber. For a club celebrating it's centenary it was the perfect end to the Mayo championship as they never said die right until the final whistle to hold off the challenge of Castlebar Mitchels and set of celebrations that will go on long into the week ahead.
Elwood looking for big pack performance against Leinster
Fri, Oct 22, 2010
For the first time in the Magners League, Leinster arrive in Galway for an Irish interprovincial behind hosts Connacht on the league table.
Read more ...Calling all Mayo rugby fans – Ireland mascot competition
Fri, Oct 22, 2010
One lucky Mayo boy or girl aged seven to 12 years could have a dream come true by leading the Ireland team onto the pitch as Ireland take on, and hopefully beat, the mighty All-Blacks at the Ireland v New Zealand game on Saturday November 20 at Aviva Stadium.
Read more ...Mayo rally competitors claim championship success on Border Series
Fri, Oct 22, 2010
Last weekend's Donegal Harvest Rally was the final round of the 2010 HASS Border Rally Championship and resulted in success for a number of Mayo competitors. Completing a fine season with second in class on the rally, Ambrose Gaughan and Derek Molloy were the overall winners of class nine on the Border Series. Competing in a Toyota Corolla, the Foxford/Lahardane duo have been a revelation this season in this very competitive category, regularly beating competitors in much more powerful cars.
Read more ...Last of the club competitions before winter leagues swing into life
Fri, Oct 22, 2010
Golf
More trouble in the Rebel County
Fri, Oct 22, 2010
Seán Óg Ó hAilpín’s departure from the Cork hurling panel has dominated the sports news this week after Dennis Walsh indicated that he would not be included in Cork’s plans for next season. This was a huge decision to make and in one sense I can understand how difficult it must have been for Walsh to make it. There are two schools of thought at play here. Dennis Walsh could have taken the soft option and waited until his time in charge was over, thereby leaving the tough decision to omit the player to the next manager. Nobody would have complained if Seán Óg was kept on the squad to assist with the task of indoctrinating some new faces into a new Cork squad. I do feel he could have done a fine job in this regard.
Read more ...Local derby promises exciting encounter
Fri, Oct 22, 2010
The showpiece occasion in Mayo football will be tinged with sadness following the recent deaths of Ger Feeney and Donal McEllin. But what better way to honour the memory of the two men than this Sunday’s clash between Castlebar Mitchels and Ballintubber in the county senior final in McHale Park.
The two west Mayo clubs have battled their way through three group games and two knockout clashes to take their place on the field in the final in what is a historic year for each club. Castlebar Mitchels are celebrating their 125th anniversary this year, while the men from Ballintubber are celebrating their club reaching the ripe old age of 100. Castlebar may be old hats at winning senior titles, while Ballintubber are appearing in their first final at this grade, those facts will count for nothing come game time on Sunday.
Read more ...Connacht Euro hopes on the line tonight
Fri, Oct 15, 2010
Connacht’s European ambitions are on the line this weekend when they host big-spending French side Bayonne at the Galway Sportsground on Friday (7pm). Last weekend’s surprise loss to Amlin Challenge Cup newcomers Cavalieri means Connacht need to win this weekend to keep any hopes of qualification alive.
Read more ...Mayo AC ladies run in European Cup on Sunday
Fri, Oct 15, 2010
It will be another landmark day in the history of Mayo AC on Sunday next when the club’s women’s team are Ireland’s representatives in the 24th European Women’s Road Race Interclubs Championship in Portugal. The race, held over a distance of 15km, takes place in Torres Vedras about 30 miles outside Lisbon. The Mayo AC team consists of five members, Catherine Conway Mary Gleeson, Colette Tuohy, Kathy Connolly, and Chris Gallagher, all of whom have been in outstanding form on the road racing circuit in recent times and are looking forward to rubbing shoulders with the leading club runners from around Europe. Last year’s event was held in France and was won by Maratona club de Portugal while ACS Moscow were runners up
Read more ...Winter league’s get ready for tee off
Fri, Oct 15, 2010
Balla
Last weekend’s winner of the competition sponsored by Shaw’s, Castlebar, was Vinnie Gibbons with a score of 53 (back nine). Jim Conlon came second also finishing on 53 with Pat Kilgallon coming third on 54. The gross prize was won by James Lavin who scored 54. The ladies’ competition was claimed by Aine MacSubhine who scored 47. Catherine McNulty finished in second place with a score of 50, Mary Brett came third finishing with a score of 55. Dermot MacMahon claimed the golfer of the year prize and Breege Moran won the lady golfer of the year title after last weekend’s competition.
