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Salerno pipped in hockey final, but Connacht Hockey still celebrates

The Connacht Hockey community was celebrating on twin fronts this week.

Why women’s sports deserve support and funding

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"The last mile is never crowded and that’s the way it does feel sometimes. The difference is to be able to hold on in there, to keep it going."

Soccer in Salthill

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The game of soccer in Salthill really began with Christy Gilbert. He formed a club in the early 1940s called Salthill Crusaders and they played for several years with some success. Some of the players associated with the club were Harry Lupton, Donal Murray, Frank Lydon, Arthur Stephens, Brendan Collins, Tommy Stephens, Billy and Leo Shaw, and Donie Kelleher.

The Sporting Year of 2021

The European Super Soccer League was announced on Sunday April 19. It would be the Bees Knees, the Cat’s Pyjamas, the last word, and whatever you’re having yourself. But it was dead and buried by Wednesday April 21 thanks to the vocal fury of the English fans and even Boris helped save the day! And then the American owners started issuing apologies, pathetic. Relegation, yea, there’s an idea.

Underage hockey is back on the eastside of Galway city!

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Following a very successful taster session at the start of October, Renmore Hockey are commencing underage coaching with our first session on Saturday the 30th of October. Boys and girls from 1st to 6th Class are welcome to join us from 1.45 to 3pm at the astroturf cages in Mervue United Soccer Club's grounds.

Fathers and sons ensure Galway hockey club’s still up for the challenge

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Galway Hockey Club’s first XI made history recently with a record three sets of fathers and sons.

Molloy impressing for Devon

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Timmy Molloy is happy to be back where his football journey began. As a particularly exciting Galway FA premier division season continues to unfold Molloy’s midfield craft has been a key feature for Salthill Devon.

Golden oldies, middle aged and youngsters continue to join forces for special hockey competition

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Always a special occasion on the Galway Hockey Club calendar, this year’s Swan Cup tournament marked its 30th anniversary.

Inspiring Galway pensioner makes his international sporting debut

Galway’s Seán O’Fiacháin is the perfect example that age is no barrier.

The Galway minor hurling team, 1941

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For me, hurling is the ultimate game, but it is more than just a game, a team contest of speed, skill, style, hand-eye co-ordination, a national passion which is woven into the social fabric of Irish society, a game that is played for pride, not money, and quintessentially Irish. As a lady once said, “When you think of it, apart from the Irish language, there is nothing more Irish in this country than the game of hurling.” The game has always flourished in Galway and this county has made a major contribution to its history.

 

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