Mayo girls go for European glory

Fri, Jun 28, 2013

Mayo’s talented young boxers will be out in force in European competition over the next five weeks. Mayo will have six boxers participating in the Women’s European Union Senior and Youth Championships in Keszthely, Hungary, next month. Seven time national champion Jacqui Lynch (Golden Gloves BC) will be in action in the championships. Lynch won double National titles this season and is having a fantastic season. The Belmullet boxer won the National title and two weeks later was victorious in the Girl 15, (48 kg) division.

Early start for golfing insomniacs in Westport

Fri, Jun 28, 2013

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Last weekend’s competition sponsored by Cox’s Bar and Restaurant was won by the duo of Aodan McSuibhnie and Mary B O’Donnell, with John Nally and Burt Eagleton in second place, and Margaret Walsh and Geraldine Kilgallon finishing in third.

Summer series gets off to a flyer

Fri, Jun 28, 2013

Mayo AC's Summer 5k Series got off to a successful, bright, and colourful start at Lough Lannagh last week with the Castlebar 5k. Over 200 runners gathered in warm evening sunshine. The winner was James Ryan, who got away from a four man group after the first circuit to finish in 17:30. Second was Joe Hastings 17:49, and third went to Peter Tuohy 17:59. The first woman was Colette Sweeney 20:56, second Edel Reilly 21:29, and third Pauline Moran 22:00. There were many runners from Fit4Life groups who had a good test over this scenic course. The series will continue over the coming weeks around the county.

Hurling on the Green is back

Fri, Jun 28, 2013

Castlebar Mitchels hurling club’s Hurling on the Green starts on Monday July 1 and will run for six weeks. The main sponsor is Deely Opticians and the club would like to thank Mark and Denise for their continued support of this fine project. Hurling on the Green is a fun hurling coaching camp for youth members of Castlebar Mitchels Hurling Club. New members are most welcome to join the club. Hurling equipment will be available for sale at subsidised rates for members. The coaching programme is designed to suit all age groups from six to 12. Hurling on the Green will commence on Monday July 1 and run for six weeks on The Mall, Castlebar, every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and Friday from 10am to 1pm. This year’s main coaches are Barry Lane and Alan Gavin and Cathal Walsh.

Duffy keeps podium position

Fri, Jun 28, 2013

Five rounds into his maiden WRC season, Mayo man Killian Duffy heads the WRC-2 co-driver standings by 15 points after wins in Argentina and Mexico and, most recently, a podium at Rally Italy.

Casey's Call

Fri, Jun 28, 2013

The Mayo Senior championship was in overdrive last weekend (I am sure James Horan was waiting anxiously by his phone to ensure all his players came through their respective games) and while I was not surprised and had predicted most of the results, the drubbing Castlebar dished out to Breaffy left me a little shocked especially as I had them pencilled in for my “value bet of the week”.

Gilvarry’s Mayo look to book final spot

Fri, Jun 28, 2013

Last Saturday evening in a windy McHale Park, the Mayo minors opened up the championship account for the year with a comprehensive 10 point win over Leitrim setting up this Sunday’s semi-final against Galway. Speaking to the Mayo Advertiser this week ahead of the game, Mayo manger Enda Gilvarry looking back on the Leitrim game said, “It’s good to be up and running, we could have done better, but coming into any championship game you’d take a 10 point win.” He also pointed out that it was a hectic week for a number of his players last week. “It was a difficult week for some of the lads, who were coming off the Leaving Cert and then facing into club championship games the next day.”

Club championships back in action next weekend

Fri, Jun 28, 2013

The runners and riders for the places in the last eight of the Mayo senior and intermediate football championships have just over another week to get their houses in order for the final round of group games in the championship. The final round of games are down to be played next weekend, Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7, two weeks before the scheduled Connacht final meeting between Mayo and the winners of this weekend’s replay between London and Leitrim. Mayo County Board vice chairman confirmed to the Mayo Advertiser yesterday that the games were to go ahead as planned and that the County Board CCC were meeting last night (Thursday, June 28) to set out the fixtures.

In last weekend’s senior championship, Ballintubber and Ballina booked their places in the last eight picking up their second wins in group two, before they meet each other to decide the group winners in the last round. Castlebar Mitchels laid down a serious marker of intent in group one by destroying Breaffy, while Crossmolina picked a win over Davitts. Castlebar are all but through, while a win for Breaffy in their last game will see them through in second place. Charlestown picked up their second win of the campaign away in Knockmore leaving Westport and Knockmore to battle it out between themselves in the final group game to follow them into the last eight. The defending county champions Ballaghaderreen bounced back with a big win over Garrymore to put themselves in pole position in group four, but all four sides still have a chance to make it through on the last day. Ballinrobe will host Ballaghaderreen, while Garrymore host Aghamore. In the intermediate championship, Kiltimagh and Kiltane are through from group four with two wins from two, while Kilmaine, Killala, and Moy Davitts all kept up their 100 per cent starts in the competition.

Mayo book semi-final spot with Galway

Sat, Jun 22, 2013

Mayo: 1-15
Leitrim: 1-5

Leitrim: 1-5

Buru and Nash are National Junior Cadet Champions

Fri, Jun 21, 2013

Four Mayo boxers were in action in the 2013 National Junior Cadets semi and finals last weekend. Eric Nash (Knockmore BC) was to participate in his semi final in the 52kg division against Peter McCarton (Bishop Kelly BC, Tyrone) but the northern boxer withdrew from the championships. Nash was up against a good clean puncher Airijus Vitlipas (St Davids, Naas) in the final on Saturday afternoon. Nash and his father and coach had the luxury of watching the Polish boxer in his semi final on Friday evening and the important notes and video was taken to view later that night. The homework was done, the hard training was complete and when Nash stepped into the ring at 2pm on Saturday he was simply outstanding throughout the three rounds and caught the Naas boy every time he lead a punch and missed which was quite often. Vitlipas was considered a quality boxer by various club coaches after his impressive semi final win but Nash made him look quite ordinary and the Knockmore boxer went on to win his second personal title and the clubs second in their short five year history. The three judges gave all rounds to Nash and he won on a unanimous decision 3-0.

Third annual White Tiger challenge this weekend

Fri, Jun 21, 2013

For martial arts fans, Breaffy International Sports Arena will be the place to be this weekend for the third annual White Tiger Challenge, taking place over Saturday and Sunday.

Cane Pro-Am brings a quality field to Mayo

Fri, Jun 21, 2013

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In last weekend’s stableford competition sponsored by Rings and Things, Castlebar was won by Pat Mohan on a score of 36pts, with Ray Mannion in second place on 35pts and Pat Walsh taking third place. In the ladies’ competition Geraldine Kilgallon was the winner with a score of 38pts, with Mary B Prendergast finishing in second place and Rose O’Connor taking third spot.

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