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Padraic Joyce’s Galway side suffered a disappointing defeat in a blustery Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Galway footballer manager Padraic Joyce says the only way is up after his side was humiliated by rivals Mayo in their return to inter-county action at the weekend.

Cortoon Shamrocks overcame a fancied Kilkerrin-Clonberne side in Tuam Stadium on Sunday to regain senior status at the second attempt.

Salthill-Knocknacarra camogie team made history at the weekend, winning the Junior A county final on Sunday.

There can be no argument now that the best two teams in the county will face off in this Sunday’s eagerly anticipated senior final, after St Thomas' withstood yet another gallant, but ultimately unsuccessful attempt by Cappataggle to reach their first decider.

Seeking to attain their 17th senior football title, St Brigids will be hoping to winter the Fahey Cup within the clubhouse surrounds as they strive for final supremacy against current holders, Padraig Pearses, in Hyde Park, on Sunday (throw-in, 3pm).

There was yet more success for Galway athletes at the second weekend of action at the National Senior Track and Field Championships in Morton Stadium.

A sporting initiative to develop hockey players in Ireland has taken a step forward with the launch of the Connacht Hockey Academy.

Cul Aitinn is a prestigious development of just 28 homes just off the Clybaun Road, close to the Clybaun Hotel and NRG gym, Joyce’s supermarket, and Tom Sheridan’s Bar and Restaurant, 1.5 miles from Salthill and only 2.5 miles west of Galway city centre.

Connacht Rugby coach Andy Friend believes his new-look squad, which boasts 12 new additions, has never been in better shape since returning to the Sportsground from Covid-19 lockdown.