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| Galway County Board Chairman Noel Treacy with Louise Feeney, of the Newpark Hotel, and members of the club who took part in the pancake eatahon in aid of Galway Hospice. (Photo) Front Oisin McLoughlin, the winner, with Brogan and Darragh Cloonan. Back: (L. to R.) Michael Gibbons, John Coll, Michael Donnellan, Jason Coll, Ciaran O'Donovan, Louise Feeney, Mattie Egan, Leo Coffey, Eoin Donnellan and Noel Treacy | |
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Sporting Greats to visit Athenry
Some of the country's leading sports personalities, including Davy Fitzgerald, Liam Sheedy, Eric Elwood, John Maughan and special guests will be in the Raheen Woods Hotel on Saturday 10th March for a club fundraiser with a difference.
Galway Bay FM's Ollie Turner will be M.C. and Chairman of a panel discussion on all aspects of sport including team management and the ups and downs of sport. There will also be a question and answer session with the panel and audience.
The event is expected to be an informative and entertaining night for anyone interested in sport and a full house is expected.
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Under 21 Hurling Championship
Ardrahan 2-8 Athenry 0-13
The club's under 21 hurling team lost their opening game of the championship, by the narrowest of margins, to Ardrahan at Kinvara on Saturday.
The first half was even enough with Athenry holding their own against a strong wind and valuable points by Paddy Hannon and Cathal Keane. They dominated the early stages of the second half but three missed opportunities of scoring goals were to prove costly.
Jonathan Glynn found the net from a 20 meter free for Ardrahan which lifted his side and they held on at the end for a well deserved victory.
Only a handful of the Athenry team played anywhere near their full potential and they now face a huge challenge to remain in the championship.
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Intermediate Hurling Team League Win
Athenry 1-23 Clarinbridge 0-9
The Athenry Intermediate hurling team played their first league match of 2012 on last Sunday February 12th at Carnaun and they opened with a win against Clarinbridge. Team and scorer’s Michael Crimmins, Michael Donnellan, Matthew Monaghan, Eoin Donnellan, Dermot O’Halloran 0.2, Derek Carroll, Joe Kelly, Cathal Keane 1.04 pen, 3 frees, Jason Coll, James Divilly 0.8, Emmet McGowan, 0.1, Kevin Madden 0.2, Johnny Brady 0.1, Luke Madden 0.3 1 free, Paddy Hannon, 0.1. Subs Conor Whyte 0.1, Aidan Higgins, Dean Healy, Jack Gibbons, Daragh Loughnane, Thomas Duane, Barry Kilkelly.
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| Under 21 Hurling Championship Athenry V Ardrahan on Saturday 18th February 2012 at Kinvara - 3.00pm Referee Pascal Sheehan |
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Louth staged an excellent second-half comeback to leave Pearse Stadium with a share of the spoils after Galway failed to live up to a lively early display. Galway kicked just two points in the second half and were lucky to escape with a draw as Louth had ample chances to take the win. The Tribesmen held a 1-5 to 0-2 lead in the 20th minute when Danny Cummins goaled after collecting a rebound off the post, but after building on that lead with four points on the bounce, Alan Mulholland's side disappeared from contention altogether.
One of Galway's strongest performers, Garreth Bradshaw, showed Galway supporters what he was made from with a great point on the run seven minutes from time, but Jim McEneaney levelled from an acute angle to seal the point for the Leinster men.
Galway: D Cummins (1-1); M Martin (0-2, 1f); G Bradshaw (0-2); N Joyce (0-1); T Flynn (0-1); P Conroy (0-1).
Louth: D Clarke (0-3, 1f); P Keenan (0-1); D Crilly (0-1); R Carroll (0-1); M Brennan (0-1); A Reid (0-1); J McEneaney (0-1); A McDonnell (0-1); E O'Connor (0-1)
Galway: A Faherty; C Forde, F Hanley, K Kelly; G Bradshaw, J Duane, G O'Donnell; T Flynn, F Ó Curraoin; G Sice, P Conroy, M Hehir; M Martin, N Joyce, D Cummins.
Subs: C Bane for Conroy, 52; C Doherty for Hehir, 52; s Maughan for Martin, 59;
Louth: N Gallagher; P Rath, D Finnegan, G Hoey; R Finnegan, J Carr, L Shevlin; P Keenan, B Donnelly; D Crilly, R Carroll, A Reid; M Brennan, A McDonnell, D Clarke.
Subs: JP Rooney for Clarke, 52; E O'Connor for Reid, 52; D Byrne for D Finnegan, 62; J McEneaney for Brennan, 63; A Hoey for Carroll, 65.
Referee: Derek Fahy (Longford).
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First round win for Under 21 Football Team Athenry 4-12 Ballygar 2-05
Despite a bad start when conceding two early goals Athenry under 21 football team recovered well to lead by one point at half time in their first round championship game against Ballygar. With the half time score at 2-3 to 1-7, the Athenry goal scored by Dermot O'Halloran, the winners went on dominate the second half with further goals by Darragh Hynes, Kevin Madden and Darragh Glynn. Ballygar missed a penalty in their comeback effort as Athenry ran out winners by 4-12 to 2-5. Without county player Thomas Flynn, the Michael Gibbons managed side assisted by Brendan Burke and Henry O'Hora, are now through to the North Board Quarterfinal. Team: Keith Loughnane, Dean Healy, James Divilly, Eoin Donnellan, Conor Caulfield, Richie Hynes (Capt), Jack Gibbons, Darragh Glynn, Gary McGrath, Dermot O'Halloran, William Dooley, Michael Farrell, Colin Whyte, Mark Hannon, Damien Fahy. Subs: Darragh Hynes, Kevin Madden, Cathal Keane, Keith Keady, Paddy Hannon and Thomas Hennelly.
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Kilkenny too good for Galway youth
Kilkenny 2-20 Galway 1-14
It may have only been the Walsh Cup that was on offer at Pearse Stadium yesterday, but Kilkenny showed the hunger of old as they swept past a disappointing Galway. Brian Cody was back on the sideline and with 13 of his All-Ireland winning side getting a run at some stage, it was hardly a surprise that they eased their way to their 18th Walsh Cup. But the task facing Anthony Cunningham and his management team as they try to rebuild the Tribesmen was all too apparent.
Richie Power led the way with 11 points, most of them from frees, and he tormented the home defence with some strong running and astute passing.
Galway managed to rally in the third quarter and came within three points at one stage but Eoin Larkin ended any notions of a comeback when he finished to the net after Cillian Buckley dispossessed Galway goalkeeper James Skehill.
Scorers -- Kilkenny: R Power 0-11 (8f, 1 '65'), R Hogan 1-3, E Larkin 1-1, J Mulhall, C Fennelly 0-2 each, P Hogan 0-1f. Galway: J Canning 0-9 (8f), J Regan 1-1, D Burke 0-2, B Burke, C Cooney 0-1 each.
Kilkenny -- D Herity; N Hickey, JJ Delaney, P Murphy; P Hogan, B Hogan, C Fogarty; L Ryan, M Rice; J Mulhall, R Power, E Larkin; C Fennelly, R Hogan, A Fogarty. Subs: M Fennelly for Rice (h-t), J Tyrrell for Murphy (h-t),T Walsh for Ryan (h-t), K Buckley for Fennelly (54), W Phelan for Hickey (66).
Galway -- J Skehill; D Connolly, F Moore, K Hynes; B Flaherty, T Og Regan, P Huban; J Coen, D Burke; E Ryan, I Tannian, J Canning; D Hayes, C Cooney, J Regan. Subs: M Lydon for Huban (31), N Donohue for Flaherty (31), B Burke for Hayes (h-t), J Cooney for Coen (48), T Haran for Ryan (63).
Ref -- J McGrath (Westmeath).
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Boost for Galway as Joyce returns.
Pádraic Joyce is set set to extend his tenure with the Galway footballers after recovering from an Achilles injury. The news will be a boost to new boss Alan Mulholland as he looks to make the Tribesmen more competitive this year in both league and championship. Padraic is expected to resume training in the coming weeks.
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| Galway 1-15 Derry 1-11 | Galway 2-19 Laois 0-11 | |
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Galway introduced several young players, including Thomas Flynn, to the National Football League on Sunday against Derry. Alan Mulholland watched his team grow in confidence throughout, aided in no small way by a magnificent second half by Nicky Joyce.
A Gareth Brashaw goal in first half gave Galway the lead which they held on to thanks some great point scoring by Michael Martin, Mark Hehir and Nickey Joyce. Thomas Flynn had a solid game at midfield sending some some great passes to his forwards.
DERRY: D. Devlin (0-1); B McCallion, L. Morrow, R. Dillon; C. McKaigue (0-1), M. Craig, SL. McGoldrick; J. Conway, J. Diver; B. McGoldrick (0-1), M. Lynch (0-1), M. Bateson; C. O’Boyle (1-3, (2f)), P. Bradley (0-1, (1f)), C. Gilligan (0-3, (2f))
Subs: C.Kielt for B. McGoldrick (20), B. Doyle for Craig (30), C. Murray for Dillon (ht), E. Lynn for Gilligan (41), PJ McCloskey for Diver (58).
GALWAY: M. Breathnach; C. Forde, F. Hanley, K. Kelly; G. Bradshaw (1-1), J. Duane, G. O’Donnell; T. Flynn, F. Ó Curraoin; J. Ryan, P. Conroy, M. Hehir (0-3, (3f)); M. Martin (0-5, (2f)), N. Joyce (0-5 (1f)), D. Cummins
Subs: G. Sice for J. Ryan (ht), C. Kenny (0-1) for Conroy, J. Bergin for Hehir (61)
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Joe Canning fired Galway into the Walsh Cup final and past a lacklustre Laois in a sodden Duggan Park in Ballinasloe yesterday.
Canning hit 1-10 of his side’s tally, but was ably assisted by Conor Cooney – in just his second appearance for the Tribesmen – and substitute James Regan who blasted 1-2 for Anthony Cunningham’s side, who meet Kilkenny in next week’s final. Conor Burke came on in the closing stages making his first appearance for the senior team.
Scorers for Galway: J Canning 1-10 (8fs), J Regan 1-2, C Cooney 0-4 (1 65), D Hayes, D Burke, A Smith 0-1 each.
Scorers for Laois: W Hyland 0-7 (5fs, 1 65), N Foyle, S Bourke, M McEvoy, C Murray 0-1 each.
GALWAY: J Skehill; D Conolly, T Óg Regan, D Collins; B Flaherty, F Moore, K Hynes; A Smith, J Coen; D Burke, C Donnellan, C Cooney; D Hayes, J Canning, D Glennon.
Subs: J Regan for Glennon (25), J Cooney for Donnellan (52), C Burke for Flaherty (67), T Haran for Canning (67).
LAOIS: E Reilly; B Smith, M Whelan, P Mullaney; J Fitzpatrick, S Reilly, B Stapleton; J Walsh, B Dunne; J Brophy, C Murray, W Hyland; S Bourke, N Foyle, S Lowry.
Subs: M McEvoy for Foyle (46), D O’Mahony for Lowry (51), D Peacock for S Bourke (60).
Referee: T Carroll (Offaly).
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Athenry GAA Fans and supporters ...... Can you predict GAA winners?
Register for with Allianz Leagues Predictions and you could win up to €5,000 for the Club and up to €2,500 for yourself.
The Allianz Leagues throw in on Saturday the 4th of February! Why not try to win money for yourself and the Club by registering in the Allianz Leagues Predictions Competition. Click Here
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Johnny Higgins, Derrydonnell. Leo Gardner, Raheen. Tom Delaney, Clamper Park. Congratulations to all the winners and members are reminded that this year's draw subscription in now due. |
Walsh Cup game in Ballinasloe
Ballinasloe will host Galway versus Laois in the semi final of the Walsh Cup on Sunday next 5th February. It will be the first time ever for the county to host a game in the competition. Laois had a surprise win against Anthony Daly's Dublin last Sunday. |
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The Draws for North GPC Under-21 'B' Football Championship are as follows:
St Gabriels V Killererin
Headford V Cortoon-Shamrocks
Caherlistrane V Milltown
Menlough V Dunmore McHales
Kilkerrin-Clonberne V Glenamaddy/Glinsk
St Brendans V Athenry
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Hurling News Three candidates have been nominated for the role of Hurling Development Team Manager for 2012, they are:
Johnny Kelly (Portumna), Noel Murphy (Tommy Larkins) and Joe Connolly (Ballindereen). It is expected that the successful canditate will be named in the coming week.
Draws for Club Competitions will take place next Tuesday night in the new Training Centre Clarinbridge. The draws for Senior and Intermediate will take place on March 19th. 2012.
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| Galway Hurling Championships: Rules & Regulations 2012 - Click Here |
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| The Club's Under 14 Hurling Team that played Toreen at the new Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in Ballyhaunis: Front Row: (L. to R. ) Martin Cullen, Evan O'Brien, James Cannon, Evan Healy, Patrick Holland, Liam Egan, Darren Collins, Ciarán Collins. Back Row: (L. to R.) Michael Higgins (Selector) Matthew Loughnane, Ronan Hardiman, Ronan Kindregan, Sean Keane (Selector), David Higgins, Stephen Madden, Ian O'Shea, Matthew Treacy, Darragh Daly and Brendan (Manager). |
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St. Mary’s GAA Club caters for over two hundred juvenile and one hundred adult players in both codes at all grades. Our aim is to provide the youth in our community with the best possible opportunity to develop their skills at sport and leadership under the guidence of fully qualified trainers and coaches. Three years ago the club embarked on a development programme to develop badly needed training grounds at Carnaun and upgrade the existing pitch and lighting. This work has now been completed providing our juvenile and adult players, who play hurling and football, with new modern and safe facilities for training and games. To finance the project, which is extensively used, the club had to borrow a large portion of the cost. We are now making this special request to all our supporters and friends to help us reduce this debt as quickly as possible. If you are not already actively involved with our Club, we are appealing to you to volunteer to join the many dedicated voluntary officials and workers who are committed to the promotion of our games.Their strong sense of pride and loyalty in our local community will enable the Club to achieve its full potential and help meet some of the challenges ahead for our youth. Support Athenry GAA Club................. Sign Up Here |
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The GAA has published a discussion paper to open a frank and honest debate within the Association before firm proposals to deal with the question of unregulated payments to managers and others can be brought forward.
In doing so there are two main objectives:
To engender debate and reflection on an issue that can no longer be ignored, such are the implications for the values that the GAA espouses and seeks genuinely to embody;
To benefit from the ideas that will emerge from this debate, so as to allow the Association to formulate a policy on the issue of payments to managers and management teams.
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