Search Results for 'Ann Downey'

The Connemara Coast Hotel, Furbo Galway, celebrates its inclusion in the 2010 Bridgestone Guide for its reputation of sourcing and using quality local artisan products along with its reputation for its commitment to service. The hotel is also included in the 2010 Bridgestone Good Food Guide.

Celebrated camogie duo Angela and Ann Downey received the Lifetime Achievement Award for their inter-county careers at The Irish Times/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Year 2009 awards during the week at the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin.

Your child’s Communion and Confirmation Day is a wonderful family day of celebration The Connemara Coast Hotel located just eight miles from the city centre, set on the shores of Galway Bay is the perfect setting for you and your family to celebrate your childs’ special day.

I said last week that a shock could be on the cards in Semple Stadium last Sunday. Okay it didn't pan out that way in the end, but at various stages of both quarter-finals it sure looked like happening. Cork and Waterford move onto the semi-final stages after cracking encounters with the former out to upset Kilkenny's 3 in a row dream on August 10. Over the last decade these two sides have stopped each other from completing this marvellous feat, it's a bit like the song Lanigan's Ball “one stepped in....", they will once again as in '04 relish the opportunity to repeat the trick and set up an All-Ireland appearance. Cork judging by their prematch get-together, obviously feel the world is against them. It's the first time I've seen everyone step outside the confines of the playing area for the National Anthem. They are well within their rights to do so but you're only bringing notice to yourself. Both the Clare and Wexford players were probably kicking themselves last Monday morning for letting a good chance slip by. You would have to acknowledge Cork's persistence to stick at it when all looked lost at half time. They once again proved that they have the bottle and they know how to both wear down a side and finish off a job - this is a trait that both Clare and Wexford lack.

Kilkenny 5-5

With National League, under 16 and under 18 successes already in the bag for Kilkenny this year, a successful inter-county campaign for 2008 was completed for the Cats when Sinéad Brennan accepted intermediate silverware from Camogie Association President, Liz Howard, after Sunday's slender three-point victory at McDonagh Park in Nenagh.

The Rebels secured their 24th Gala All-Ireland senior title on Sunday in headquarters with a fantastic performance overcoming Ann Downey’s Kilkenny on a scoreline of 0-15 to 0-7. Cork were in front by three points at the break, giving the Black and Amber a real chance of a comeback.

With yet another award announced earlier this month, Ann Downey General manager and her team at the Connemara Coast Hotel have even more to celebrate right now. Following on their inclusion in the prestigious 2009 Bridgestone 100 Best places to stay in Ireland and their Failte Ireland ‘Best practice/Optimus award’ coupled with the Green Energy Award they received in January, CIE tours have just announced the hotel has won an Award of Excellence from them.

Cumann Camógaíochta na nGael has announced the shortlist for the Manager of the Year and the Young Player of the Year, which will be announced at the All-Stars banquet in association with O’Neills in City West Hotel on Saturday.

The Kilkenny hurlers head to Croke Park this Sunday on a mission to bring back the Bob O'Keeffe Cup for the 66th time. Wexford have been Kilkenny's challengers on Leinster final day for the past four seasons but this year there's new kids on the block, yes - the Dubs are back. Eighteen years have lapsed since the men in the sky blue shirts lined up behind the Artane Boys Band on Leinster final day.