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Title: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on June 20, 2007, 04:36:57 PM
The old thread seems not to have survived the transfer so might as well start a new one.

Hurling championship is as follows

Kinvara v Mullagh or Kiltormer
Loughrea v Beagh or Athenry
Portumna v Clarinbridge or Craughwell
Gort v Liam Mellowes or Castlegar

Don't have the latest on the football in front of me so if anyone has it post it up.
Title: Re: Galway club football and hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on June 21, 2007, 11:47:19 AM
The Tommy Varden SFC has been whittled down to 16 teams after the exits of Barna, Caherlistrane, Killanin, St Brendan's and Tuam Stars.

The competition will resume on the weekend of July 14/15 when an open draw will pit together the ties.

An Cheathrù Rua, Annaghdown, Caltra, Claregalway, Corofin (holders), Cortoon Shamrocks, Dunmore MacHales, Glenamaddy, Kilkerrin-Clonberne, Killererin, Menlough, Micheàl Breathnachs, Milltown, Mountbellew-Moylough, NUIG and Salthill-Knocknacarra all remain in the race for outright honours.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: upfordematch on June 27, 2007, 09:08:24 AM
When ane where are tix for Galway v Clare match on sale? I think this will be a defining match for Galway, their first 'real' test! Any thoughts on the team that Ger has picked for this weekend's Laois match?
1.callanan
2.joyce
3.t og regan >:(
4.collins
5.hardi
6.lee
7.dervan ???
8.tierney
9.lynch :o
10.tannion
11.forde :o
12.murray
13.hayes
14.cloonan
15.kerins
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on June 27, 2007, 11:15:26 AM
As you sure this is the team? Heard it wasn't being picked until tonight..
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: upfordematch on June 27, 2007, 12:08:16 PM
That's what I heard anyways! I think Ger is still in 'trying out' mode. Come quarter final or even match v Clare , it could be very different.
Anyone know anything about tix for the Banner Bash? 
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 05, 2007, 09:31:11 AM
Galway Championship Football Draws Senior Second Round

Menlough         v          Mountbellew-Moylough
Caltra               v          An Chreathu Rua
Killererin          v          Dunmore McHales
Cortoon-Shamrocks v N.U.I.G
Milltown           v          Corofin
Salthill-Knocknacarra v Killkerrin-Clonberne
Claregalway     v          Annaghdown
Michael Breathneach v Glenamaddy

Intermediate Second Round

Clonbur            v          Oughterard
Oranmore-Maree v      Williamstown
Lettermore       v          St James
Kilconly            v          St Michaels
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 12, 2007, 07:04:41 PM
Senior Fixtures:

Salthill-Knocknacarra v  Kilkerrin/Clonberne  Tuam Stadium 14/07/2007 18:00 Vincent Judge   

Menlough v Mountbellew/Moylough  Tuam Stadium 14/07/2007 18:30 Frank Kinneen   

Michael Breathnachs v Glenamaddy  Pearse Stadium 15/07/2007 14:00 Tom Nally 

Carraroe v Caltra  Pearse Stadium 15/07/2007 15:30 Pat McGovern   

Claregalway v Annaghdown  Corofin 15/07/2007 15:30 Pat Ferriter   

Cortoon Shamrocks v  N.U.I.G  Corofin 15/07/2007 17:00 Martin Gavin   

Killererin v Dunmore McHales  Tuam Stadium 15/07/2007 18:00 Denis Ryder 

Milltown v Corofin  Tuam Stadium 15/07/2007 19:30 Gerry Kinneavy

Intermediate Fixtures:

Oranmore-Maree  Williamstown  Corofin 14/07/2007 17:30 Ger Larkin   

Kilconly  St Michaels  Pearse Stadium 14/07/2007 18:00 Brendan Kinneavy   

Lettermore  St James  Pearse Stadium 14/07/2007 19:30 Paul Quinn   

Clonbur  Oranmore-Maree  Moycullen 15/07/2007 12:00 Gerry Moore


Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on July 16, 2007, 03:14:20 PM
Salthill-Knocknacarra 1-18   Kilkerrin/Clonberne 0-10 

Menlough 0-6 v Mountbellew/Moylough 0-7

Michael Breathnachs 3-14 v Glenamaddy 2-9

An Cheathru Rua 0-8  v Caltra 0-10 

Claregalway 1-11 v Annaghdown 0-16 

Cortoon Shamrocks 1-8 v  N.U.I.G 1-9  

Killererin 0-17 v Dunmore McHales 0-7

Milltown  v Corofin  Don't have score but Milltown won.

Would have to say that Salthill must be warm favourites now.



Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on July 16, 2007, 05:22:29 PM
The Barnaderg boys haven't gone away ya know and would love a cut at the townies  ;) ;) Well done to Milltown.....big scalp last night...... if they can get a decentdraw for quarters they could go a long way
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 16, 2007, 06:40:53 PM
Shush MaroonAndWhite, we're coming along nicely, ;) there's even a fella on the Galway Meath thread saying we haven't a hope this year, it's between Caltra and Salthill. Wouldn't be convinced about Caltra, saw a bit of their match yesterday and they weren't that impressive, completely reliant on Mike Meehan.Very beatable, if Carraore could score at all they had the game won. Yeah big game from Milltown but they usually have one big match a year, yesterday could have been it, time will tell!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on July 22, 2007, 12:18:39 AM
So now we dont have to worry about washing the maroon jerseys for the rest of the year, when will we be gettin down the brass tacks?
I assume the draw for q-finals will be next week?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 22, 2007, 10:51:20 PM
According to Ollie Turner this evening there could be league games next weekend, not so sure about the championship though, heard stories that there mightn't be another round until the end of August because of the races and the bank holiday weekend, don't know how reliable the source was though so who knows really!The draw for the quarters has to be made yet also, sometime this week or next week probably. Hopefully the quarter finals will be sometime soon, Nicky Joyce is in a great vein of  form!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 24, 2007, 09:39:58 AM
The championship quarter finals will be on the weekend of 8/9 Sept.  The draw will be made the week after the races according to OT on GBFM this morning.  Not too sure about the league, but I think there is a full round of fixtures this weekend coming.............
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on August 07, 2007, 10:18:16 AM
Monday 06th August 2007
Senior A Football League


Carraroe  0-12 1-9 Killererin
Tuam Stars  2-3 2-8 Corofin 
Mountbellew/Moylough  1-8 1-9 Milltown 
Annaghdown  0-8 0-9 Caltra 

Senior B Football League

Kilkerrin/Clonberne  1-14 1-4 Menlough

Friday 03rd August 2007
Senior B Football League

 
St Brendans  1-10 1-12 Caherlistrane 
Title: Ted Web Final
Post by: thebackbar on August 07, 2007, 10:41:10 PM
Ted Web Final Result
Galway City/West 4-9
Galway County 1-7
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on August 09, 2007, 03:54:18 PM
Unconfirmed reports state that Ford is gone?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on August 09, 2007, 06:59:55 PM
Been hearing this every couple of days since we lost to Meath as well but whether he has or not it's only a matter of time I'd say.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on August 10, 2007, 11:06:48 AM
Who are peoples favourites to get the Hot Seat ?

Do you think we should stay within the county this time or again, look else where ?

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on August 10, 2007, 11:14:40 AM
Apparently the process of appointing a new manager 'is well underway' according to Ollie Turner on GBFM this morning. I would say that they will go internal this time with names like Frank Doherty, Gay McManus, Eoin Donnellan being bandied about. No frontrunner springs to mind immediately I'd say however.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on August 16, 2007, 11:32:57 AM
Apparently Liam Sammon is the front runner for the job.  A big piece in the Advertiser today on the possibility of him taking over the reins............................ 
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on August 16, 2007, 03:05:18 PM
Sammon would be too old-fashioned IMHO. Need someone more in tune with current players, someone that commands respect. Monaghan's Banty McAneaney could be a good candidate in a year or two....
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on August 16, 2007, 07:05:23 PM
Draw for quarter finals of the football championship on tonight. Also meeting with delegates about the manager's job.
Title: Quarter Final Draw
Post by: Duine Eile on August 16, 2007, 09:16:42 PM
Senior Draw:

Annaghdown v Milltown
Micheal Breathnach v NUIG
Caltra v Mountbellew Moylough
Killererin v Salthill Knocknacarra

Intermediate Draw:

St. Michael's v Oughterard
Monivea Abbey v Litir Mór/St James
Oranmore Maree v Carna Caiseal
Moycullen v Corofin
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on August 17, 2007, 10:34:33 AM
3 of the 4 in the Senior draw are tasty - pity Salthill and Killererin had to meet so soon. Killererin have usually had the upper hand in these but I think the seasiders will come through in this one. Caltra and Mountbellew will be a dour, low-scoring derby I think but expect Caltra to have the edge in ability. Milltown's momentum from the Corofin game should just about take them past Annaghdown, though the latter are usually tough to beat in the c'ship. Dunno 'bout the Breathnach's / NUIG clash - can NUIG field players from the coming academic year crop?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: shark on August 17, 2007, 06:27:23 PM
Games are on 8/9th.  First years start on monday 10th so there definitely wont be any playing the 1/4 final.  Its rare that any first years ever make the NUIG team (none last year) so it wont be an issue.  The only big name starting college in NUIG this September (to my knowledge) is Armstrong and he is obviously not gonna be playing.  NUIG will have a similar team that beat Cortoon, with a couple of exceptions, like Westmeath midfielder Duffy to come in.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on August 20, 2007, 09:54:45 PM
Killererin v Salthill will be an absolute dinger..........match befitting a final in my view. To be honest, as a Barnaderg man, id be much happier meeting them now rather than in a final. Quietly confident down our way! Hopefully, fair play will take place and we'll not be asked to play them in their back yard in Pearse.......not asking for Tuam either but Athenry or somewhere like that would be central enough.
Fancy NUIG, Milltown and Mountbellew in the other matches. Caltra didnt seem to be firing on all cylinders last time out but again it all depends on whether Mountbellew manage to shackle Mikey Meehan.....jusy have a sneaking fancy for the black and amber though.
Much less predictable this year minus Corofin!
Title: Semi Final Draws
Post by: Duine Eile on September 14, 2007, 09:14:32 PM
Senior Championship:

Killererin or Salthill v NUIG

Caltra v Milltown

Intermediate Championship:

Oughterard v Monivea Abbey

Carna Caiseal v Moycullen
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 17, 2007, 08:03:54 PM
Two goals from Eugene Cloonan helped Athenry set up a SHC quarter-final date with reigning champions Loughrea.

Cloonan's double strike was crucial in the former All-Ireland club champions' 2-18 to 2-11 victory over Beagh at Pearse Stadium on Saturday. Athenry led by 0-9 to 0-6 at half-time before Cloonan's brace of goals ended the game as a contest. Beagh did, however, manage two late goals from the Gantley brothers, Rory and Joe.

Clarinbridge can look forward to a quarter-final joust with favourites Portumna following their 0-20 to 0-14 win over neighbours Craughwell. Mullagh are also through to the last eight after defeating Kiltormer by 0-16 to 0-9. They will now meet surprise packets Kinvara in the knock-out stages.

In the other quarter-final, Castlegar will face Gort after their 1-14 to 0-14 victory over city rivals Liam Mellowes.

Galway SHC quarter-finals

Athenry v Loughrea
Clarinbridge v Portumna
Mullagh v Kinvara
Castlegar v Gort
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on September 19, 2007, 11:48:01 AM
Well buachailli agus cailini, whats the feeling on the ground ahead of Killererin v Salthill part deux?? Word on the street is that theres a good bit of infighting within the Salthill camp and Doherty might have walked. Anyone know if this is true? Ah well, sure if it is, Frank wont go hungry........he'll have plenty of "mileage" coming in from his other four or five training jobs!!!!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on September 19, 2007, 07:18:38 PM
I think we'll take them this time!No doubt in my mind! (I've been told I'm pessimistic lately so I'm trying to change, how's that for optimism!) It's an even enough contest though, we really need a bigger input from Padraic and Nicky. What's the mood like in the parish MaroonAndWhite, away from home this week. Sure isn't Doherty gone managing Clare now, he'll hardly have time for all his other training jobs now will he!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on September 20, 2007, 03:27:02 PM
Quiet confidence in the Gap & Joyners DuineEile.....the usual, ya know.......everyone is shite til they win and then theyre the best footballers in the county! Sure you'd have to be hopeful given half them are pucking the heads off each other up by the sea and the other half have the shites  ;D It might be the one favour crypto sporidium did Galway!!!
Id say Frank will take a stab at holding the other jobs too......you'd bet your life he wouldnt take a penny less that the bould Paidi either!!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: orangeman on September 22, 2007, 08:09:39 PM
Any results from tonights matches ?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: orangeman on September 23, 2007, 06:12:51 PM
Thanks for the updates.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on September 23, 2007, 06:15:33 PM
There were no football games til today, i.e. on now. Patience is a virtue etc. Castlegar and Portumna into the hurling semi's.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: orangeman on September 23, 2007, 06:18:17 PM
Thanks Owenmoresider -
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on September 23, 2007, 06:38:29 PM
Killererin 1-7 Salthill-Knocknacarra 0-6. FT.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on September 23, 2007, 07:06:17 PM
Athenry knocked out Loughrea 0-11 to 0-8. Pity, a rematch with Portumna would have been, erm, interesting. Kinvara in the semis too.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 23, 2007, 08:20:01 PM
Galway SFC semi-finals

Killererin v NUIG
Caltra v Milltown
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on September 23, 2007, 10:11:00 PM
Killererin 1-07 0-06 Salthill Knocknacarra

Not a great game played in dire conditions but a brilliant win all the same!More details tomorrow.

Semi finals to be played next Sunday in Tuam,

Killererin v NUIG  2.30

Caltra v Milltown 4.00
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on September 24, 2007, 09:13:44 AM
Great win for Killererin. Shocking evening for football but Killererin adapted better to the conditions. Thought Padraig Joyce was a class apart yesterday, cute as a fox........won some very important frees and when a calm head when necessary. Tom "the Bomb" was very good too......in fact the whole backline limited the "superstar" Salthill forward line to one goal chance. I though that Killererin were in trouble with only five points on the board at half time with a gale behind them but the backs holding Salthill scoreless in the first half was a massive boost.
Now, if only Nicky would stop acting like a Salthill "superstar".....................
NUIG now, God knows what that will bring. They could be awesome or they could be dire. Dangerous game though.
Anyone else fancy the Scans to beat Caltra?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on September 24, 2007, 10:08:20 PM
Brilliant win for our lads. ;D Has to be said Salthill were brutal though. Didn't score a single point until the 38th minute. Dead right MAndW, Padraic gave a real exhibition yesterday, didn't have a great game the first day out but more than made up for it yesterday. The way he robbed Mikey Donnellan of that ball was something else. Nicky had a strange kind of a game really, he saw plenty of ball but didn't do a whole lot with it, he tended to take too much out of it and wasted it a lot of times, not like him really. Solid enough team performance which was pleasing. Alan Keane dealt with most things that came his way with confidence, slipped with a kick out which led to a S/K point but it was forgivable in the conditions, you wouldn't put the dog out in that rain.Back line were brilliant, Tommy Joyce is like a new player this year, my man of the match yesterday, Mike Mitchell was good, made some brilliant interventions, Declan Kelly dealt well with Armstrong, he was virtually anonymous. Half back line were brilliant, all 3 of them, Tom Flynn, Damien FLa and Ian R were excellent throughout. Micheal Keane and Tom Hughes lorded it at mid field and should be something for Liam Sammon to look at in the coming months, they've been our most consistent performers all year. Young Keane would want to watch himself though, goes in a bit hard at times! Half forward line was alright, James Hughes played fairly well, Jonny Keane and Nicky can and hopefully will play better next weekend. Shane Hughes at 13 was good and did brilliantly to get that goal after his initial attempt was stopped. Padraic was his brilliant best, form is temporary class is permanent after all, Tomas Fahy did ok, played well for a man after a week of celebrations. Tommie Wilson did well after he came on, he's some man to be able to bring on really, well into his 30s and always makes a difference. Young David Raftery did well for his first experience of senior championship.

Next Sunday we're kind of stepping into the unknown, would I be right in saying Fiachra Breathnach, Gareth Bradshaw, Alan Glynn (all Galway panelists) could be on the college team?Any big names on the team this year? To be honest I think we'll win, the spirit and never say die attitude of this Killererin team is something to be reckoned with and I think it could carry them through. After all, they're playing for pride of their parish, for their families and their friends and neighbours, who are NUIG representing? Don't agree with colleges competing in county club championships to be honest.

As for Milltown Caltra.....anything is possible!Milltown beat a fancied Corofin team so who knows. Could be a right hum dinger. Anybody hear of the supposed bust up after Milltown's league game with Tuam over the weekend?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on September 25, 2007, 09:49:17 AM
Yeah, NUIG are a step into the unknown and I think theyre dangerous. They have a lot of better intermediate players in Galway..........Breathnach, Bradshaw, Gottsche and the odd handy blow in like Ronaldson from Shrule  ::). Ya wouldnt know what theyd do.....alot depends on the quality of CP's on Thursday/Saturday night!!!!!!! Id fancy us to take them though......these lads wont go down without a serious fight. I was talking to a Caltra man at the minor final and they said they hoped for a Killererin win against Salthill because they seem to have the hex on us in the championship..........Id love for us to get the chance to put one over on them. Sound bunch the Caltra lads but wouldnt want them thinking like that now would we  ;)
Heard nothing about a Milltown blow-up but jesus, wouldnt it be just typical in a year when they look so good and are in with a serious chance for the Frank Fox for them to lose the plot. If they in decent form, I think they have enough good backs to limit Meehan, Killilea and Co........I expect a very good game though, roll on Sunday
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on September 25, 2007, 04:30:51 PM
Normally I'd fear for Killererin against a useful NUIG side who've been putting up some big scores to date; however the Barna' lads are the essence of a team. Take the 3 J's out of there and, on paper, they wouldn't have names that would frighten any opposition. But, like the current Cork hurling team, they are much greater than the sum of their parts and are damned hard to beat. I do think they will be examined (no pun intended) against the students greatly on Sunday. (I backed Killererin at 12/1 at year start so I'm still alive int hat one). For the other semi', I'd favour Milltown who have a fair bit of steam built up this year over a Caltra team in slow decline. (Apparently the Milltown pot boiled over in the league game v Tuam at the weekend where several prominent Milltown mentors, unsure if players were involved, got stuck in to the referee, to say the least. More anon)

In the Inter' c'ship a solid Moycullen side easily progressed to the final with a handy win against a weak Carna team. (How did they reach the co. senior final  2 years ago?) They have a wait to see who their opposition will be; Monivea/Abbey have to replay v Lettermore Saturday evening to see who will play Oughterard in the other semi'. Will Gareth Bradshaw of Moycullen and NUIG win Senior and Inter' medals in the same year?

In the small ball sector, wins for an improving Castlegar over declining Gort, Portumna in 3rd gear over a middling Clarinbridge, Athenry over reigning champs Loughrea (no great surprise - Loughrea, like Corofin footballers,  were always a team who struggled for scores), and a useful Kinvara side over Mullagh who could have been tired after their trip to Tipp. Kilconeiron have been relegated. Draws for the hurling semis' on tonight. Port' are still the team to beat followed by Kinvara, Cashel' and Athenry in that order IMHO.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on September 25, 2007, 06:20:17 PM
Quote from: mouview on September 25, 2007, 04:30:51 PMTake the 3 J's out of there and, on paper, they wouldn't have names that would frighten any opposition.

I would have agreed with that a few months back mouview but apart from Tommy, Padraic and Nicky haven't really sparked in this year's championship, its the strength of our midfield and back line that have gotten us this far, Padraic was back to his best last Sunday and hopefully it'll be Nicky's turn this Sunday. It's all coming together nicely now, just hope they keep the heads right for the game on Sunday. Hopefully Declan Kelly will be alright for Sunday, he's been playing brilliantly this year. I think we'll do it, have a feeling it'll be a Killererin Caltra final again this year, hopefully with a different result this time round! We owe them a beating after the final of 03 and last year when Kinneavy gave a 45 that wasn't a 45 at all which resulted in Caltra levelling. But I'm not at all bitter. ;D

Think Caltra will beat Milltown, it won't be all one way but Caltra have more up front than Milltown and that should carry them through. About the row at the Tuam match, supposedly (not naming names here) but the one that wears the togs and jumps, roars and generally hurls abuse at all and sundry on the field had a bit of a barney with the referee. I heard some supporters got involved also but most of it is hear say so don't know how true any of it is.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 26, 2007, 12:54:12 AM
Galway SHC semi-finals

Athenry v Portumna
Castlegar v Kinvara


Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on September 26, 2007, 08:45:28 AM
Mouview, if we have a run like the Cork hurlers too, we'd take that  ;D I think theres a good college team there but to be honest, Micheal Breathnachs or indeed any of the other teams NUIG faced wont have as sticky a backline as Killererin. You wont find any team in the county putting 2-19 up against Killererin. I think part of the beauty of having the Joyces is that so much emphasis is put on the two lads up front that the likes of Shane Hughes, Jonathan Keane & Tomas Fahy are largely over-looked and the three of them are good enough to do damage when the chance arises.
The Scans look to be a decent team..........their back line like Killererins is very good.....Matt Flannery, Mullahy, Blake are as good as there is in Galway. John Devane and Cathal Blake at midfield will matc most and Cullinane, Ciaran Murphy up front are decent forwards capable of scoring and wining their own ball. Does anyone know where Cullinane came from???? Blow-in I presume? Just think they will be that bit fresher than Caltra who have alot of miles up and I think they are much the poorer for the loss of Noel Meehan to take the load off Mike.
When are the hurling semis on????? Hurlings not all that big in Killererin  ;D but like to keep on top of these things!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GallBoss on September 26, 2007, 09:36:01 AM
That Cullinane is from Oranmore Maree played Galway minor at one stage I recall I believe he's a good mate of Blakes from College in Athlone which would explain the transfer to Milltown.

I fancy Killererin and Milltown Sunday can't see the college matching Killererins passion plus it's a disgrace they are in it at all. At the very least they're should be some limitations put on them ie they should not be allowed pick senior club footballers from other counties. They can have a different squad every weekend they go out its not fair on the small clubs battling to capture glory for their communities ie Milltown , Caltra & Killererin.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on September 26, 2007, 11:35:35 AM
Quote from: GallBoss on September 26, 2007, 09:36:01 AM
That Cullinane is from Oranmore Maree played Galway minor at one stage I recall I believe he's a good mate of Blakes from College in Athlone which would explain the transfer to Milltown.

I fancy Killererin and Milltown Sunday can't see the college matching Killererins passion plus it's a disgrace they are in it at all. At the very least they're should be some limitations put on them ie they should not be allowed pick senior club footballers from other counties. They can have a different squad every weekend they go out its not fair on the small clubs battling to capture glory for their communities ie Milltown , Caltra & Killererin.

Amen to that GallBoss, although the college argument almost never rears its head in Galway that much cos they never get this far. Theyve had a soft enough passage to a semi.........them days are over!!!!!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on September 26, 2007, 07:06:36 PM
So is the county united in supporting Killererin against them blow ins from NUIG! :D
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on September 30, 2007, 09:00:47 PM
Jaysus, that was a bit close for comfort for my beloved Killererin! Thought it would be dangerous and so it proved. The college lads are handy....kicked some serious scores. They kept the ball away from the Killererin midfield from their kickouts wisely enough and the inside forward line were very lively. Nicky hit form today.....kicked a few super points. I wasnt too happy with some of the ref's decisions and he gave NUIG some very soft frees but I suppose its a bit cheeky to complain given the amount of injury time played  ;) But fair play to our lads.......looked dead and buried after the Bomb missed the peno but fought tooth and nail and clawed themselves back in.
Killererin have asked that the replay be out back to 14/10/2007 as if game is replayed next week, Killererin will have been out 3 Sundays in a row. That would put any potential final back to 28/10/2007 as the hurling final is arranged for 21/10/2007. Might work against the Scans having a 4 week lay-off.
Speaking of which, well done to the Scans. Sadly, i sloped off to catch that excuse for rugby. Sorry i did now!!!!!........so whats the word. I hear great first half and tight in second?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 01, 2007, 08:18:30 PM
Who won the other game between Caltra and Milltown?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on October 01, 2007, 10:18:40 PM
Milltown, 1-12 to 2-7.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on October 02, 2007, 07:53:36 PM
NUIG Killererin replay is fixed for the 14th with the county final pushed out to the 28th.

Boy were we lucky. Again! The lads played fairly well but a lot of time fouled needlessly and gave up possession pretty easily.Our midfield weren't as dominant as in other games with most of the NUIG kick outs going to the wings. The backs did ok but need to tighten up a lot. Forwards did well, Padraic and Nicky the pick of them but there were some terrible missed and balls kicked into the goalies hands. One question I have is why oh why is Tommy Joyce taking the bloomin' penalties when we have an international soccer player on our team.That penalty could have won the match for us, fair enough he scored one the last day but he's inconsistent, a bit like Alan Keane taking the 45s. If they're dead straight in front of the goal he's grand, if not he hasn't a hope and the chance is lost. Anyway, at least now we know what we're up against in the replay, hopefully we'll do it, the lads did brilliantly to fight back at the end.

A lot of people are complaining about the amount of injury time played. It's even gone so far that city councillors are ringing Keith Finnegan complaining about Pat McGovern. There were 3 mins signaled but it's at the discretion of the referee, if he feels more should be added on then there is. A NUIG sub was brought on, there was an injury if I remember correctly and the play was stopped for frees. Fact of the matter is, if NUIG were good enough to win they'd have held on to their lead and closed out the game but they didn't, they thought the game was won and allowed Killererin back into it, they've nobody but themselves to blame for us levelling the game.Also there was a lot of abuse shouted at the NUIG players from the stand and Killererin supporters are taking all the flack for it, there were a lot of neutrals in for that game and made their feelings on NUIG quite clear, I'm not saying there weren't any Killererin people involved but I know for a fact that quite a few from Milltown and Caltra weren't shy in letting their feelings be known. Things got a bit hairy on the pitch at the end also, hope it's not carried on into the replay.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: thebackbar on October 03, 2007, 08:38:02 PM
Any news on where the replay will be held ?

Its a pity all the people who were shouting at the NUIG players couldn't express their anger at the relevant people ie county board delegates,  Football Board officers .... I'm sure NUI,G will begin to pick up some of the neutral support after what ocoured at the last match.

It seems very unfair on Milltown that the county final is being delayed for another week, this probably means the minor final goes back another week, will the intermediate final be put back also ? amazing that Mayo and Roscommon have their county final played already. Hopefully with a new board in place next year there will be an improvement in regards fixtures.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on October 05, 2007, 02:06:57 PM
This w/end the focus switches to the hurling semis, usually a good days action for all. The curtain raiser in Athenry between Kinvara and Castlegar will be the better game IMHO; I tipped Kinvara last week but have since changed my mind - I think Cashel' will have just too much scoring potential to be stopped. In the big game, it's hard to see Athenry worrying Port' too much - if the latter approach the game properly they should reach their 5th final in succession - is this a record in recent years?

The fine day, central venue and presence of the Wunderkind should all add up to a bumper crowd at picturesque Kenny Park so punters are advised to go early.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: thedestroyer on October 06, 2007, 07:13:42 PM
i hear  that joe canning is bein deployed a full back tomorro,


u no wat they say, best form of defence is attack
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 07, 2007, 08:58:11 PM
Athenry 0-14
Portumna 2-16

Castlegar 2-11
Kinvara 3-14

Galway SHC final 2007

Portumna v Kinvara
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on October 08, 2007, 06:42:02 PM
Killererin v NUIG replay this Sunday, at 3.30 Tuam Stadium
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 12, 2007, 03:25:56 PM
Roll on the replay, I expect the lads to send the students packing this time around. Sure the students will be delighted.......more time to concentrate on the Buckfast,  Jagermeister shots and eating cold pizza for breakfast.....those were the days!!!!! Must bring the earphones on Sunday to see what Ollie Turner has to say next day.......i hear he certainly wasnt pro Killererin the last day but sure not to worry.
Well done to Kilkerrin-Clonberne on opening the new grounds. By all accounts and the photos Ive seen, its a fine set up. Well done to them, its good to see the standard of facilities improve within the county. Ive seen some club grounds in counties like Longford, Cavan, Westmeath with some seious set ups.....massive clubhouses, bars, gym equipment et al. Sure maybe its not for the best....anyone familiar with North Galway football will know that Caherlistrane went down hill when they put a bar in the clubhouse! And they went senior when the bar was closed! Coincidence....i think not!!! ;D
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 14, 2007, 04:52:04 PM
Killererin 0-12
NUIG 1-7

Galway SFC final 2007

Killererin v Milltown
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on October 14, 2007, 07:16:27 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on October 14, 2007, 04:52:04 PM
Killererin 0-12
NUIG 1-7

Galway SFC final 2007

Killererin v Milltown
When's that down for?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 14, 2007, 08:01:27 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 14, 2007, 07:16:27 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on October 14, 2007, 04:52:04 PM
Killererin 0-12
NUIG 1-7

Galway SFC final 2007

Killererin v Milltown
When's that down for?

28th I think.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on October 16, 2007, 10:47:07 PM

Sunday, 14 October 2007 
Killererin     0-12
NUIG         1-7

BY FRANK KEARNEY

An experienced and crafty Killererin weathered a late storm to book their place in the county final at the expense of a talented NUIG side who will undoubtedly rue a plethora of squandered late chances.
A far more physical side, Killererin had a distinct advantage against the lighter and younger students throughout. While they will look on a game where the woodwork and excellent goal keeping of NUIG's Liam Grant could have denied them victory, the students kicked eight second half wides. Many of them were easily kickable.
But the College did get off to a dream start despite leaking the first score to Nicky Joyce. On six minutes they raised the green flag and subsequently dominated proceedings for a spell. The all-important goal came after neat interplay between Mark Ronaldson and Mark Gottsche released Laois man David Conway, who buried a low ball under 'keeper Alan Keane for a fantastic College goal.
Ignited by this score the students took control. Ronaldson, the other half of College's deadly inside duo, finished off a move in which Gottsche was again involved with a point. Wing-back Dermot Costello expanded the lead and Conway struck again to give the student their fourth score in quick succession. This left them in a commanding 1-3 to 0-1 position after 12 minutes played.

Killererin thunder into the contest

That was to be as good as it got for the College side in the opening half. Nicky Joyce's point stirred the North Galway side. Tomas Fahy set up Shane Hughes for a further score before Nicky Joyce combined with Jonathan Keane. His goal bound effort was just turned over the bar by Liam Grant in the NUI Galway goal.
The sensational Nicky Joyce added another point to bridge the gap to just one. Then Grant was forced into another save. He denied Killererin's Shane Hughes by deflecting his fine effort wide. From the ensuing 45, versatile goalkeeper Alan Keane pointed to level the scores.
College eventually responded with their only score of the second quarter. Fiachra Breathnach collected a free from defence and soloed capably before releasing  Mark Gottsche to finish. A student turnaround was not on the horizon as of yet, as sharp shooting forwards Nicky Joyce, Tomas Fahy and Padraig Joyce all pointed before the interval to leave Killererin 0-9 to 1-4 up at the half, a remarkable seven point turnaround from how things stood 12 minutes in.
NUIG got on the board early in the second. David Conway pointed a free two minutes in. Killererin quickly answered through a Jonathan Keane point. The scoring remained brisk when Jeff Farrell kicked a marvellous point from the left 35 minutes in to reduce the gap to the minimum.
Perhaps the tide was turning on Killererin as they were denied scores twice by the woodwork. Firstly Padraig Joyce seemed destined to ruffle the back of the net, but his effort rebounded off the crossbar. Minutes later Tom Flynn's effort for a point came off the post.
Tight encounter

The scoring now ceased to be free-flowing and it wasn't until the final quarter that Ian Reddington stretched Killererin's advantage to two points again. Although Killererin continued to dominate the possession, College managed again to reduce the deficit when surging corner back Francis Boyle slotted over a fantastic point eight minutes from the end. Killererin were again frustrated by the woodwork as Nicky Joyce watched another effort come off the post but it was the College lads who really squandered any good scoring opportunities that came their way.
Killererin clung to their one-point margin as Eddie Hoare and Mark Ronaldson were two of many to miss golden opportunities at tying the contest with time quickly running out.
In injury time Padraig Joyce created space and pointed to hand his side some breathing space and ultimately a place in the Tommy Varden senior Football Final where they will meet Milltown. 

© 2007 GalwayFirst.ie

Well we did it, it might have taken a first round loss and two replays but we're into another county final. Back to Sunday's game, we were lucky to get out of it with the win really, NUIG came right back into it in the last ten minutes but thank f*** they couldn't score to save their lives. It was a good team performance but not a great one. Full back line was atrocious. Tommy Joyce and Mike Mitchell were given the run around by their men, they'll really need to improve for the final. Declan Kelly wasn't far behind them but he was carrying a knee injury. Half backs weren't too bad, Ian Reddington got one super point in the second half, Damien FLa did well too. Poor Tom Flynn saw more ball than any other man on the field but did nothing with it whatever was wrong with him. Mid field dominated all day, some of Tom Hughes fielding was out of this world, just a pity his kicking isn't the best in the world :o Micheal Keane was quiet enough in the first half but came into it well in the second half. Two possibilities for Liam Sammon perhaps. James Mannion made some good runs but James Hughes will probably be back in for the final if he's fit enough. Johnny Keane had one of the best games I've ever seen him play. Hopefully he'll have another one in the county final! Nicky played well for a man just back from holidays!Got some lovely scores, can play better though. Shane Hughes played fairly well, Padraic was involved in a lot of the play, we need him scoring more though. Tomas Fahy is playing great stuff at the moment too. Can't wait for the final, just hope we finish the job now, won't be easy listening to the Scans if they win! :P
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 17, 2007, 02:15:55 PM
Yeah, it was a day when pure and utter cuteness won out in the old.........the old dog for the hard road so to speak. Killererin have been around the block for a few times and say what you want about them, but they dont do charity when it comes to second chances.
They held the ball so well..........few if any wasted kick passes/fumbles.......Bar big Tom giving the crowd a laugh by tripping himself up in the process of trying to lift the ball  :D They ran the extra fitness outta NUIG.
I know what you're saying about the full back line but Stephen, Murt and John on the line didnt help them. Tommy Joyce is not, and never will be the fastest in the world (Tommy Bulmers!) and it was obvious that Gottsche at centre forward would run at him but he was given little protection. Id have thought that when they decided to run Gottsche at him that they would have opulled the half forward line deeper, clog up the middle and in the process give Padraig, Nicky ,Johnny Keane and Shane Hughes more space up front. It would also have sorted the problems Mike Mitchell had with Breathnach. Breathnach is like a young pup.....mad for running but usually not too sure where he's going!
Id fear for the backs against Milltown.......aerial bombardment on the way Id say. Very tall Milltown forward line. That said, alot depends on midfield and the two half lines. They can only cause problms if they have the ball and as we saw the last day, its not easy take it from Killererin.
Its an old school final anyway...........hopefully we'll get Frank Fox back to the Gap to give Austin and Connie a fine fairwell before selling up!!!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on October 17, 2007, 02:41:38 PM
Where's Austin off to?

Could be a good w/end for the Bomb as he's training Monivea/Abbey Intermediates who're in the final against favorites Moycullen. M/A's minor team are in the final also, so things are going well in this part of the county.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 17, 2007, 06:22:52 PM
Off back up to his home place, Sligo I believe so if anyone wants to buy the Red Gap........get in before Sunday week cos you'll be minted after that weekend!!!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 17, 2007, 06:26:16 PM
By the way, any Scans care to get involved? And for the love of Jesus, you'd swear there was no hurling final the county at all!!!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on October 17, 2007, 10:59:19 PM
Hey MaroonandWhite, any truth to the rumour that a certain "larger than life" character (if you get my drift ;)) is interested in buying the Red Gap? All sorts of stories flying around the parish!The big question on my mind is, are the senior team going to lose their sponsorship when it is sold? The Red Gap have been behind them a fair few years now.It'll be sad to see Connie and Austin go though, they've been great supporters of the club since they took over a fair few years ago now.

A few of us were talking today and we realised this is our 5th county final in 9years, not bad going for a small parish!When is the intermediate final on?It's not the same weekend as the senior is it? It'll be a tough game but I think we have the better midfield and forwards and I think that should swing it for us even though the Scans will be mad up for this game, it'll probably come down to the wire.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on October 18, 2007, 08:40:34 AM
Portumna to survive major test from surprise packets     
Written by John Fallon     

A good handicapper should ensure the best comes to the forefront in a race and it is not insignificant that the only two teams not to lose a match all year will contest the county hurling final at Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

No surprise that Portumna — a driven force for twelve months since their bitter fall to Loughrea — are back for their fifth County Cup final in a row but you would have got some odds on Kinvara making it this far.

True, there has been considerable work and success at underage level in the expanding south Galway parish in recent years but this is a club that had only made it to one final before.

That was back in 1979 and after a rampage through the county which was epitomised by an attack that was populated by giants and seemed to score more goals than points, they choked in the final and slumped to a 2-13 to 0-6 defeat.

In county senior final terms, they haven't been heard of since. Kinvara people who remember that county final capitulation to Castlegar must have punched the air when the most prolific winners of the County Cup were sent packing in the semi-finals last Sunday week.

Redemption comes in many forms and after hitting them with a brace of sucker-punch goals early on, to outscore them on the points tally as well must have wiped away some of the bad memories of '79. But Kinvara know that it will be all in vain if they don't produce the performance of their lives on Sunday, for that is what it will take if they are to topple Portumna.

Portumna have been going around all year with legs that will not match their driven minds. Yet, it would be a fool that would dismiss them.

They are up there on a par with the great Sarsfields and Athenry teams of the past 15 years — yet they know that three county final defeats in five years would leave a questionable legacy.

Damian Hayes doesn't dominate matches like a few years ago, yet he is always good for three or four points and maybe a goal. The crowd now gasp when Joe Canning, who has just turned 19, hits a rare wide and there is scarcely applause when he fires over his twelfth or thirteenth point.

Expectation brings a dehabilitating pressure, although the experience of Ollie Canning, Mike Gill, Eugene McEntee and Eoin Lynch should be decisive.

Kinvara, like Portumna, will revel in the vast expanse of Pearse Stadium and they will be looking to Shane Kavanagh and Ger Mahon to man the defensive central channel in front of the superb Colm Callinan between the posts, who captains the side.

Alan Leech and Paul O'Sullivan augment a very strong defence which is capable of dealing with Portumna's running game.

The biggest question mark about Kinvara concerns their attack. David Huban stood up and was counted against Cashel (which should get him a bit of attention on Sunday), Conor Kavanagh must be good for a goal but they key question is whether the others can contribute enough on the scoreboard.

Gerry McInerney, the 42 year old player/manager, will be introduced in the second-half and it would be fairytale stuff for him to finally get his hands on the County Cup.

Chances like this don't come along every day for the likes of Kinvara. They showed in the quarter-final win over Mullagh and again in the Cashel match that they have serious potential but it is hard to bet against Portumna.




Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on October 18, 2007, 08:42:30 AM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on October 17, 2007, 06:26:16 PM
By the way, any Scans care to get involved? And for the love of Jesus, you'd swear there was no hurling final the county at all!!!
I think the scans reside over on the Hoganstand.  Probably the ideal spot for them  :P
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on October 18, 2007, 12:58:42 PM
Two stars from different eras collide in this year's hurling final
By Ray Silke


Gerry McInerney - Player, Manager, Impact Sub, and 42 years old

Few fans of Galway hurling will ever forget the dash, dander, and genuine exhilaration that Gerry McInerney with his long mane of jet black hair and his snazzy white boots brought to proceedings in the Galway glory era of the mid 1980s.

The only advertisements GAA players did on TV in those days seemed to involve dosing stock with either fluke or ringworm problems and yet here you had a swashbuckling wing-back who seemed to have been flown straight in off the set of Miami Vice to play in All-Ireland finals. GAA stars just weren't supposed to be that cool in the mid 1980s.

The fact that he hooked up with the likes of Keady and Finnerty to make a nationally recognisable half-back line just added to his magnetism and charm.

Now here we are, 20 years later and that young kid with the white boots is gone, and yet there is a distinct buzz of anticipation about next Sunday in Pearse Stadium because Gerry McInerney is back at centre stage.

His is a remarkable story and that he is donning the Kinvara senior jersey at 42 - 25 years after his debut - as player-manager in a county final only heightens his allure.

Like a lot of GAA stars his humility and humour is a joy to behold and he talks and answers questions as if men in their 40s see action in county hurling finals on a regular basis.

"It's great to be involved. And training with the lads keeps me active and helps to keep you focused on the job. We are very lucky in Kinvara that we have a few good men helping out like Mike Kilkelly, Michael Helebert, Anthony Connolly, John Butler, and Michael Haverty which allows me to try to push for a place on the team and keeps everyone on their toes. We are having a good season, but obviously coming up against a quality team like Portumna will be a big step up for us."

I try to bring him back to explaining how he has the enthusiasm and drive to train as hard as he does and still have the desire to put himself above the parapet when he is on the wrong side of 40. His answer is simplicity itself.

"I really enjoy it. I always have, and my attitude is to keep going as long as I can. I am lucky in that the hard training does not really bother me. It never did. The fact that I work in construction and am busy all day is probably a big help."

Genetics is also a significant factor too, no doubt.

A man's DNA cannot be dismissed. McInerneys father, James is 91, and his mum Kitty is 86, and both are still going strong.

"That is a factor I suppose.There is a lot of longevity in the family which might keep the engine ticking over smoother than some others. Dad is still motoring away the finest and he is a very fresh 91. He still gardens a lot and he has a good keen interest in hurling too. His brother was 96 when he passed away and his sister is 93, so hopefully those genes have been passed on to the next generation."

McInerney is armed with a lively sense of humour. I ask him how his wife Ita feels about him still togging out after all these years. (He first played senior with Kinvara in the championship back in 1982.)

"You have to train them in well at the start and then there is no problem later on down the road." He laughs and changes track.

"Aggh no. Sure she is well used to me and with the children all able to look after themselves (Colleen, 18, Gearóid 17, Seán 14). She is probably glad to see the back of me in the evenings."

"Time passes so quickly, and you have to enjoy it when you can. Those wins back in 1987 and 1988 with Galway seem like a lifetime ago, and if you blink a few years can go by, so you have to take the chances when they come by. Portumna are a hugely experienced team and they have a great panel of hurlers. We know we will have to be at our absolute best to beat them. They are hot favourites and rightly so, but sure we'll give it our best shot."




Joe Canning - Superstar, freetaker, and 19 years old.


Joe Canning is one of the main men that McInerney must plan to stop. Canning is one of the hottest properties in the GAA world and people are just waiting for him to step out into the light in a county senior jersey in 2008.

I ask him will he still be playing with Portumna in 2029 after 25 years of hurling like Mc?

"Playing hurling? I'll be happy to be still above ground. The commitment that Gerry has given to Kinvara and Galway won't be repeated by many. To play with your club for a quarter of a century at senior level is a fantastic achievement.

" I'm not looking past this weekend and trying to bring my winning average in county finals up to 50 per cent. We lost in 2004 and last year, so I'd need to try to improve my win-ratio.

"We have worked hard all year and our management team of Jimmy (Heverin), Dinny (Cahill), Johnny Kelly, Oisín O'Neill and Frankie (Canning) have left no stone unturned to get us back to another county final, so we are keen to try to get a win on Sunday.

"Kinvara have conceded very little all year at the back and I know from hurling with four or five of them at minor and u-21 level just how good they are. They have not lost a game all year, so it should be a ding-dong battle. We are looking forward to it and hopefully it will be a good game."

Joe Canning was not even born in September 1988 when Gerry McInerney collected his second All Ireland senior medal with Galway in Croke Park.

Now almost 20 years on in Pearse Stadium, these two stars of the game from different decades will collide in club fare. It is stories like this that make the GAA what it is and so worthwhile.

Last words to Gerry Mc.

"Like everyone else, my career started with the club and it will end with the club. Anything in between was a bonus. If we could win on Sunday, it would be just as sweet a success - if not sweeter than any other that I have had."
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 18, 2007, 01:39:47 PM
Quote from: Duine Eile on October 17, 2007, 10:59:19 PM
Hey MaroonandWhite, any truth to the rumour that a certain "larger than life" character (if you get my drift ;)) is interested in buying the Red Gap? All sorts of stories flying around the parish!The big question on my mind is, are the senior team going to lose their sponsorship when it is sold? The Red Gap have been behind them a fair few years now.It'll be sad to see Connie and Austin go though, they've been great supporters of the club since they took over a fair few years ago now.

A few of us were talking today and we realised this is our 5th county final in 9years, not bad going for a small parish!When is the intermediate final on?It's not the same weekend as the senior is it? It'll be a tough game but I think we have the better midfield and forwards and I think that should swing it for us even though the Scans will be mad up for this game, it'll probably come down to the wire.


"Larger than life"  :D :D :D Dunno about that DuineEile but I hear TP has started the bidding  :D I believe Eircom are looking for a new team to sponsor after last night......maybe they can get the exposure they need on a national basis from Killererin!! Agree wholeheartedly on your comments re the Walsh's, they out the money where their mouth was where the club was concerned and they'll do well to get someone as generous again.

Some record considering our pick alright. I do get slightly miffed with the heart, guts, pride of the parish shite from Jim Carney and some of his colleagues as if you get to 5 finals in 9 years without a good bit of quality as well as these things. I reckon if these lads are ever to get the credit they deserve, they need to win on Sunday and if they do, they need to win Connacht.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on October 19, 2007, 12:35:43 AM
Cheers for that GBB, might take a spin down to it.

BTW why are Milltown called the 'scans'?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 20, 2007, 03:49:38 AM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 19, 2007, 12:35:43 AM
Cheers for that GBB, might take a spin down to it.

BTW why are Milltown called the 'scans'?

You know OMS I haven't a clue. All I know is that if you're from Milltown you're a scan. It's part of the north Galway vernacular. If you're from Tuam = Sham. Milltown = Scan. Hence St. Jarlath's legendary John "scan" Concannon. Arguably one of the greatest schools players of all time.

I even checked slang.ie and their description is...

Scan
n.

Person from Milltown,Co.Galway

"Hows things scan?"
;D
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on October 20, 2007, 09:09:40 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on October 20, 2007, 03:49:38 AM
If you're from Tuam = Sham.
Well that certainly doesn't need an explanation. ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 21, 2007, 05:21:04 PM
Galway county hurling final

Portumna 6-12
Kinvara 0-11

A 19 point thrashing for a young Kinvara team. Portumna saved their best for the final. Too good and too experienced at this level. Joe Canning scored 3-4. On this form Portumna will give the All-Ireland club a good rattle again after Christmas.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on October 22, 2007, 02:33:30 PM
Goals give Portumna closure out of storm
Portumna 6-12
Kinvara 0-11


On the podium afterwards the Galway hurling chair-man Mike Ryan was all too willing to smother Portumna with kindness. There was even special mention for that "great, young talent Joe Canning" and the expressed hope that he would soon be back in a Galway shirt.


Senior, we presumed. For Galway hurling and Portumna there are wounds to heal after last year's final controversy. Perhaps yesterday's third title in five years will give the club and county the closure it needs now.

Kinvara were caught in the eye of a vicious storm. Six minutes into the second half Damien Hayes slipped a pass through to brother Niall for his second goal, Portumna's fourth and many in the near 12,000 crowd began spilling for the exits.

Like hungry lions the Portumna forwards chased down defenceless prey all afternoon and gorged themselves on a goal frenzy. Every time the ball went into that zone where the Hayes brothers, Andrew Smith and Canning roamed a goal could be expected.

Kinvara's only previous senior final appearance in 1979 ended in a heavy 13 point defeat to Castlegar. This was worse. Still there is consolation in the fact that 12 months ago they were fighting a relegation battle.

Portumna played as if they had a point to prove and there was no mercy. They were ruthless at every turn and always had the scent of goal.

At times they hurled like a county team with Eugene McEntee magnificent at full-back, Micheal Ryan anchoring at centre-back early on and Eoin Lynch and Peter Smith so dominant at midfield.

Signs of a rout were evident early on and on 14 minutes, when Canning sent Hayes away and he teed up Smith for the opening goal, Portumna tails were up.

Two minutes later Damien Hayes blocked corner-back Aidan Moylan, skipped around him and popped a point to illustrate just how determined to win back their title they were.

It was a chastening experience for an already swamped Kinvara full-back line where Ger Mahon and Alan Leech lacked the necessary support.

Five yellow cards, three for Portumna, in the opening 17 minutes, gave the impression of misplaced intensity and even a small fracas at the end seemed so much out of place with the mood of the day.

Niall Hayes got the first of his goals on 18 minutes and just when Kinvara looked to have stemmed the flow coming up to half-time Portumna piled on 1-2 in just over two minutes -- Joe Canning got the goal -- for a 3-8 to 0-5 interval lead.

The fourth goal killed it and Canning added two more from close range as cracks appeared everywhere for a wilting Kinvara.

The gifted one has been busier and looked lost at centre- forward in the opening 25 minutes but how he can strike a ball. Portumna eased off the gas in the last quarter as Kinvara player manager Gerry McInerney graced his first county final at 42 years of age.

"Last year was a big burden on us with all the controversy so we're delighted to win this," admitted manager Portumna Jimmy Heverin afterwards.

"Of course it rankled with us, particularly with the subsequent suspensions that came out then. We felt it wasn't a reflection on what happened and that made the situation worse but I'd be of the mind that the occasion could have been spoiled for Loughrea as well," admitted Heverin.

"We flagged beforehand that there could have been a problem. We didn't want a big change but our request was denied so I think that distracted us.

"To an extent this will give us closure. We've been playing nervous hurling so this is like a monkey off our back. Hopefully we'll hurl more freely now," he stated. For those with All-Ireland club ambitions that is a chilling thought.

Scorers -- Portuma: J Canning 3-4 (0-3f, 0-1 sl), N Hayes 2-1, A Smith 1-1, D Hayes 0-3, E Lynch 0-2, L Smith 0-1. Kinvara: David Huban 0-7 (6f), A Byrne 0-2, C Kavanagh, Damien Huban 0-1 each.

Portumna -- I Canning; M Gill, E McEntee, O Canning; G Heagney, M Ryan, A O'Donnell; E Lynch, P Smith; N Hayes, J Canning, L Smith; A Smith, D Hayes, D Canning. Subs: K Hayes for D Canning (20), J O'Flaharta for Gill (54), C Ryan for N Hayes (55).

Kinvara -- C Callanan; A Moylan, G Mahon, P O'Sullivan; J Kavanagh, S Kavanagh, A Leech; S Moylan, G Wynne; N Curtin, David Huban, D Smith; C Burke, A Byrne, C Kavanagh. Subs: Damien Huban for A Moylan (ht), P Mahon for Wynne (ht), G McInerney for Smith (42), S Corcoran for J Kavanagh (48).

Ref -- A Kelly.

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on October 25, 2007, 10:00:15 AM
Milltown's moment of destiny   
Written by John Fallon     
Wednesday, 24 October 2007 

Milltown will enter Sunday's county senior football final at Pearse Stadium on Sunday (3.15pm) confident that they can annex the clubs third title and first since 1981.

But if they are to do so then they will have to kill off the challenge of a Killererin side who have resolutely refused to follow the script this year.

They were dead and buried in the quarter-finals against Salthill but got a break through a dubious penalty and hauled them back for a draw.

They eased through the replay and then did likewise against NUIG in the semi-finals, coming back from a seemingly impossible situation to force a draw and then win the replay.

Such determination would suggest Padraic Joyce and his men have their name written on the cup this year but Milltown have been the form team ever since they sent champions Corofin packing in the early rounds.

Diarmuid Blake, this week named as Galway Footballer of the Year, has led from the centre-back position and John Cullinane, Ciaran Murphy and Sean Hehir have picked off the scores in an attack which looks to have more clout than Killererin.

The Killererin defence is a dogged unit with Tommie Joyce setting the tone at corner-back but while Nicky Joyce and his cousin Padraic will undoubtedly cause the Milltown rearguard trouble, a Milltown side coached by former All-Ireland winning goalkeeper Martin McNamara can seize the moment.

The senior game on Sunday will be preceded by the minor A final at 1.15pm when Monivea/Abbey will take on St James' in what promises to be a cracking game.

It will be a busy weekend for Monivea/Abbey as on Saturday they will meet Moycullen in the county intermediate football final, also at Pearse Stadium (4pm).

That, too, will be part of a double-header with the minor B final taking place at 2.15pm when Spiddal will battle it out with Headford for the title.


Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on October 25, 2007, 08:03:24 PM
Time to deliver for Milltown
Ray Silke talks to Milltown captain Prionsias Glynn

When Prionsias Glynn left St Jarlaths College, Tuam, back in 1993 and headed back to play his senior club football with Milltown, a reasonable expectation he would have had was to contest a county senior final in the next few seasons.

However, fate is a fickle master and it has taken the Milltown captain 14 years since he sat his Leaving Certificate to reach a senior county final. He is now 32 and very keen to try to make his first final count.

"When I started playing with Milltown first we were beaten in the first round of the championship for six or seven years in a row. That was before the back door came into club football in Galway.

"Those defeats every year were very disheartening for the club. Every season we would start with good intentions, but we found it extremely difficult to get any run going at all in the championship and it did knock our confidence a bit."

After St Jarlaths College, Glynn spent a few years in NUIG studying arts and a postgraduate diploma in information technology before heading to work with the Bank of Ireland in Dublin. The commute from the capital to the west was easier in those days, but it still took a genuine commitment to the cause to keep doing so in those dark days. Many another player could have been smitten by the bright lights of the city and even thrown in his lot with one of the big city clubs.

However he is philosophical about the effort he and many players who work away from home put into playing for their clubs.

"I was nothing special going up and down to Dublin for football. Lots of lads do it every weekend for their clubs in both hurling and football and in many ways that dedication to their clubs is what keeps the GAA going.

"Those years when we were beaten in the first round on a regular basis, I didn't have to make too many trips."

However, that was then. He now works with Micros Fidelios here in Galway city and his club is in their first county final in 20 years. Things are looking up.

What has changed things around?

"Well, we are having a good run this year in the championship, but our league form has been very up and down. We need to try to be more consistent in the league, but our main focus all year has been the championship and we'll be judged by our result on Sunday. If we win, it will have been a great season."

A new management team, John Concannon, Martin McNamara, and Michael Rhatigan, took over the reins two years ago, and the 2007 captain speaks highly of the trio.

"We have been lucky to have had several good managers since I started playing with Milltown. Our preparation has been top class, and fair play to them, they have left no stone unturned in getting us to this stage of the championship. Being a club manager takes up a lot of time and John and the two lads have put an exceptional amount of time and effort into their roles in the past two years. Hopefully we can repay them with a good performance on Sunday."

The players who have received most of the plaudits are defenders Darren Mullahy and county senior star Diarmuid Blake, and their captain readily acknowledges their performances.

"The two lads have been outstanding, no doubt about it. And we would not be in the final without them. However, this is a real team effort and everyone has really put their shoulder to the wheel. That makes all the difference. You have guys who are subs bursting a gut to get on and everyone in the club has done their bit to try to get us back to winning ways."

Milltown were last in a final in 1987 and they have not won the championship since 1981. Their opponents have collected the Frank Fox twice in the last decade. Does that lack of success in the past 20 years play on his mind?

"We know Killererin will be extremely difficult to beat and that we'll have our work cut out to do so. They won championships in 1999 and 2004 and we have the height of respect for them. They have some wonderful players all over the field, we know that, so we'll have to play to the absolute top of our form to have a chance of winning.

"That said, we are in the final now and we'll give it our absolute best shot. If we leave everything we have on the field in Pearse Stadium on Sunday, we can do no more than that. Obviously it would be fantastic to win a senior county championship with your club, but unless we produce the goods on the big day, that's not going to happen for us. I don't know who is going to win the county final on Sunday, but I do know that we are going out to do the absolute best we can to try to get the county cup back down to Milltown.

" What more can we do?"
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on October 25, 2007, 08:06:54 PM
Killererin tipped to end Milltown's dream
Frank Kearney


Always the highlight of the footballing calendar, the Tommy Varden Galway Senior Football Championship, has thrown up an unusual pairing for this year's final.

Milltown will bid to end several barren decades when they face a fancied Killererin side on Sunday at Pearse Stadium, Salthill (3.15pm).

Milltown have not won a Galway Senior Football Championship since 1981. Often they have promised much, but failed to deliver. Now the club hopefuls are quietly confident that this current group will put an end to years of frustration.

Their record against Killererin is promising, and if previous encounters can be repeated, then spectators will be in for a highly entertaining clash.

Only once have these sides met in a Galway final and that was in 1978 in a game that went to a replay, but in 2004 Milltown gave Killererin a real shock in the championship quarter-final. Milltown struck a brace of goals in the opening half when playing into the breeze but they failed to capitalise and instead allowed Killererin to strike three late points that brought the game to a replay, which Killererin won.

Killererin first came to the fore at senior level when they won their first championship in 1976. Billy Joyce was the power house of the Killererin team back then and two years later they defeated Milltown. However it took them another 11 years and a new generation of players before they annexed the Galway title again, defeating An Cheathru Rua by 1-12 to 1-8. Since then Killererin have appeared in three more finals. Having lost the 2001 final to Annaghdown and the 2003 final to Caltra, they tasted success in 2004 when they defeated Salthill/Knocknacarra by 1-10 to 0-10 with Nicky Joyce getting the crucial goal in the final 10 minutes.

Now Killererin are appearing in their fifth time in eight years, and with it a host of experience throughout the panel.

In this year's championship campaign Killererin got off to the worst possible start when they went down by one point to Annaghdown. Milltown did not have the best of starts either when Caherlistrane forced them into extra time before they carved out a one-point victory. Killererin were awarded a bye into the first round proper and they duly accounted for Dunmore McHales.

Milltown created the shock of the championship when they defeated Corofin and enjoyed a merited win over Annaghdown in the semi-finals. Killererin, however, were held to a draw by Salthill/Knocknacarra, but they proved too crafty for the city side in the replay.

All of the odds would favour Killererin in this final, but Milltown cannot be ruled out. Killererin boast two powerful attackers in cousins Padraig Joyce and Nicky Joyce. Michael Mitchell, Tommie Joyce, Tommy Wilson, and veteran goalkeeper Alan Keane carry a wealth of experience. However Killererin no longer depend on the Joyces and Wilsons to win games as they also have a quality bunch of young players who appear ready to make it at the highest level. Jonathan Keane is now providing leadership, while Shane Hughes, Ian Reddington, Tomas Hughes, Micheal Keane, Declan Kelly, Damien Flaherty, and young Tomas Fahy are all quality players who can prove match winners on their own.

This Killererin side could well become a strong force for many years even without Padraig Joyce. However it is the three-times All Star who remains the central figure. In the semi-final replay against NUIG he started at midfield and simply threw the ball around with ease to his team mates. Nicky Joyce also needs watching and is central to a Killererin victory.

However Milltown will travel to Pearse Stadium with confidence. They have already taken the scalps of Corofin and Caltra and can rightly feel confident of creating an upset for the third time this season. Ross McEvoy should be back to provide Milltown with a stronger defence. Powered by Diarmuid Blake and Darren Mullahy, they have some fine players. John Devane and Shane Waldron are a quality midfield pairing. They may not have ignited this central area, but they have proved effective. John Cullinane has been a huge find for Milltown and has been a tremendous asset to the team. Damien Brennan has proved to be a solid worker, while the versatile Sean Hehir has been a torment to most defences all season. Ciaran Murphy is a towering player, and when on song, he is a quality scorer. Murphy can be a potential match winner if he strikes form, but he has been unpredictable in the past.

Milltown could have the trump card in substitute Cathal Blake. Plagued by injury, he is fit for the last 15 minutes, and he could be the player to ignite Milltown.

Killererin, however, are the specialists at this level of competition. Milltown are the underdogs, but they have come through a tough season and have already overcome the likes of Corofin and Caltra. Don't rule out a draw.

•The game will be televised live on TG4.

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 29, 2007, 03:49:36 PM
Killererin 1-9
Milltown 0-10

Congrats to Killererin on their 5th county title. Hard luck to the scans. Killererin just had that bit of experience and cuteness to get over the line. I'm sure they would like to add a Connacht title as well. They haven't really performed too well outside Galway in the past.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on October 30, 2007, 08:14:55 AM
Congratulations to Killererin on a well merited victory over the Scans on Sunday.  As GBB said, it was that little bit of extra cuteness that got them over the line first.  PJ was outstanding and was a well deserving man of the match. I'm sure there will be great celebrations in the Red Gap for the week.  Bridgets are next up in the Connacht Club on Sunday week in Tuam.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GallBoss on October 30, 2007, 02:06:47 PM
Congrats to Killererin the scans did well to get as far as they did but just lacked that forward scoring power and also that the level of cuteness that Padraig brings to the table. Plus I think any myth that Killererin are a one two or three man team is completely blown out of the water with the fact that Killererin have won three county titles in the last 10 years or so.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 30, 2007, 03:50:57 PM
Great win for Killererin on Sunday.....not a classic by any means but given the weather in that flamin wind tunnell it wasnt likely to be. Form is temporary but class is permanent as the mighty PJ proved last Sunday  ;D As class an act as a man as he is a footballer, i thought he spoke very well post match and gave due credit to Milltown. Some display from him, kicked some great points and was the playmaker in chief. The days of 10 points in All Ireland finals may be gone but he still has the top two inches that no one can match...........cute as a fox.
Milltown were the authors of their own downfall in many ways.........thought Martin Mac and Scan lost the heads completely on the sideline. Getting involved with Killererin players, Mac down behind the goal placing balls for Lofty to kick out and all that kind of shite  ::). If they concentrated on their own team as much, we could be looking at a different outcome now. Thought they played into Killererins hands for long periods putting Blake in fullback on PJ and then getting subsequently roasted in their own half back line. Mullahy had a massive game on Nicky.....wasnt far off MOTM as far as Im concerned.
Improvements needed though for Sunday week against Brigids.....wont win if they only play for one half again. If they could put two halves together, some team could get a fierce roasting. But who cares, Frank Fox is back at home for now. Enjoy these few days and get back training in next few days for Brigids. I think theres a hunger to get a Conacht title in the bag....it would be just reward for the most consistent team in Galway for the last decade
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on October 30, 2007, 07:39:30 PM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on October 30, 2007, 03:50:57 PM
thought Martin Mac and Scan lost the heads completely on the sideline. Getting involved with Killererin players, Mac down behind the goal placing balls for Lofty to kick out and all that kind of shite  ::). If they concentrated on their own team as much, we could be looking at a different outcome now.
Whatever about Scan and co's antics on the sideline, Martin Mac was right cos Keane was really taking the piss with his time-wasting, to the point that the ref threw the ball up as a result of one such incident. Good to see he's useful at that, cos he's not much good for anything else.

Well done though, the experience and cuteness was the difference in the end. Brigid's will be tough to beat though, indeed the winner of that will probably win Connacht IMO.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on October 30, 2007, 09:12:13 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 30, 2007, 07:39:30 PMGood to see he's useful at that, cos he's not much good for anything else.

Is that statement directed at Alan Keane OMS? Coz if it is you obviously didn't see the point blank save he made in the first half, or the 45 he scored to level against Salthill and you obviously don't know that the fact we won the championship this year has a lot to do with the fact that Alan was training the team so I'd say he's fairly good at a few things.


Anyway, back to the game, what a weekend. Brilliant win even if the lads did take the foot off the pedal in the last quarter and cause some panic among the Killererin faithful!Padraic Joyce the best player on the field by a country mile.After all the talk about Sean Hehir he was held scoreless by Mike Mitchell who wasn't great on Sunday. truth be told.The Bomb had a great game and scored one fantastic point. Mid field was dominated by Big Tom and Micheal to a lesser extent. Ian Reddington and James Mannion did alright too,Damien Fla didn't look too comfortable in the corner, he's more used to no6 but did ok all the same. Nicky was well held by Mullahy but took his scores well, Johnny Keane and Shane Hughes played well with Tomas Fahy taking his goal brilliantly.It was an ok team performance but the can and will have to do better if they want to beat Brigid's. Scoring 2 points in the 2nd half won't win another game for them and the lads will have to improve. The hunger is there for a Connacht title, Frank Fox isn't going to be enough for the team this year, hopefully thay can go one step further than 2004.Killererin are far from a one man team anymore.

On a negative note the carry on of Martin McNamara was a disgrace, should have been banished from the line after striking Shane Hughes, great credit has to go to the lad that he didn't sink to his level and strike back because that's what they were hoping for.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: thebackbar on October 30, 2007, 10:10:27 PM
well done to Killererin, definitely the better team on the day, Nicky was wasted for most of the first half until he was brought out the pitch, he started to do some real damage then. Killererin's midfield dominence was pretty impressive, after a lot of niggling between the teams in the second half, PJ gave a very modest speech ... inviting all the scans back to the red gap...

The crowd was pathetic, compared to the crowd that attended the hurling final last weekend, 5,000 v 15,000, would three times as many people have attended the match if it was on in tuam ?

Martin Mac was way over board, it wont be long before selectors will be banned from the sideline, even two on the milltown subs who were "warming up" got into spot of bother

Monivea pushed St James all the way in the minor, Im sure they will feel agrieved that they had to play the intermediate final the day before the minor A final.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: stephenite on October 30, 2007, 10:11:34 PM
Quote from: Duine Eile on October 30, 2007, 09:12:13 PM
On a negative note the carry on of Martin McNamara was a disgrace, should have been banished from the line after striking Shane Hughes, great credit has to go to the lad that he didn't sink to his level and strike back because that's what they were hoping for.

Is he still acting the tr**p? ::) >:(
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on October 31, 2007, 01:47:55 AM
DE - Might have been harsh on Keane there alright, just was annoyed by the goings-on at every kickout. And that was actually a good save, one of the few chances Milltown got on goal IIRC. That said I was never really convinced by him when in goals for Galway (not least Ros '06), but either way he has one AI medal more in his collection than any of my countymen. Whether he can complement that with the club we'll soon see.

Martin Mac aside, the two Milltown subs didn't cover themselves in glory along the line, sparking off an unneccessary row, which Joyce smartly settled by setting up a point from the lineball when everyone else was shuffling. Surprised the second half wasn't far more niggly, as it certainly looked to be shaping up that way, and Milltown's corner-back was fortunate to last the hour also. Ref was poor enough too, and quite fond of the whistle, not unlike some of our own "top class" whistlers.

Crowd was poor enough too, much lower than the hurling. Is it just that hurling finals can attract the neutrals better, given that Portumna and Kinvara had a good trip to make to Salthill too? Regarding Tuam, is there any sign of it being done up, or is that already being carried out? You'd imagine the crowd would have been bigger if it were there.

DE/MnW - Incidentally, I recall ye mentioning the Sligo connections in Killererin who sponsor the club, and I do remember that being pointed out when ye met their local crew, Tourlestrane, back in 2004. It's a coincidence and little else, but on the five occasions Killererin won Galway, Tourlestrane won out here on four of them, and ye have already met them twice (78 and 04). They may get another reunion with the homefolk for the Connacht final yet.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on October 31, 2007, 09:15:28 AM
Strangely enough he's improved since he left the Galway panel.  ::) Poxed lucky to have an AI medal alright but he's always been one of our main men.The Sligo connection with the club is set to be broken soon enough, Austin and Connie have The Gap up for sale and are heading back to Sligo I think. Ref was shocking, he didn't know what he ws doing, he'd blow for a foul a minute after it was committed. In one such incident Nicky was through on goal when he decided to blow his whistle. Some of his decisions were baffling. Padraic was rugby tackled to the ground in the first half but the MT back wasn't ticked or booked yet when Reddington did it later on he got a yellow card? Still raging at the carry on of Martin Mac though. Those Milltown lads on the line were looking for a reaction from Shane Hughes, plain and simple but they didn't get it and came out of it looking like a crowd of muppets.

MandW- did you hear of an incident in Tuam on Sunday night?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Mano on October 31, 2007, 10:00:55 AM
Quote from: Duine Eile on October 31, 2007, 09:15:28 AM
The Sligo connection with the club is set to be broken soon enough, Austin and Connie have The Gap up for sale and are heading back to Sligo I think.

Oggie has a house built in his native Tourlestrane and will be back to his roots when he sells up. Watched the game on TG4-it wasn't a good game but will down the field would have influenced that. PJ was the difference between the teams. He was tightly marked but still had the class to get the ball on his left peg and score some great points.
Killererin though seem to have a habit of defending a lead late on rather than try and finish a game off. They did same against us In Connaught club when they were 4 up with 10 minutes to go and were very lucky to come away with a one point victory. Better teams will exploit this
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: stephenite on October 31, 2007, 10:14:53 AM
Quote from: Duine Eile on October 31, 2007, 09:15:28 AM
MandW- did you hear of an incident in Tuam on Sunday night?

Ah go on DE, spill the beans
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on October 31, 2007, 10:51:54 AM
It's nothing too juicy stephenite! One of our younger lads headed into Tuam Sunday night (not naming any names) and got seven shades of shit kicked out of him by some gang of pure savages.

This year Killererin have a habit of letting teams bulid up a lead and then come back at them in the second half, I think Sunday was the first time they bult up a bit of a lead. They sat back then though and let Milltown back into it which was a bit worrying and they'll need to play for both halves against Brigids. This team is alot better than the one that played Tourlestrane and Ballina, we even have subs now. :P Ah no seriously. we have decent forwards (apart from Padraic and Nicky) and a solid midfield something we didn't have in 2004. Padraic Joyce is still our main man though, the way he held off 3 Milltown backs and fired the ball over the bar in the first half was something else.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Mano on October 31, 2007, 11:13:52 AM
We would have a better team also-plus theirs not the same reliance on Eamon O'Hara. We won last 3 championship games without him.
We should have won that day 3 years ago but we both have 2 tough encounters before a reunion can be organised.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on October 31, 2007, 11:29:47 AM
Quote from: Duine Eile on October 31, 2007, 10:51:54 AM
It's nothing too juicy stephenite! One of our younger lads headed into Tuam Sunday night (not naming any names) and got seven shades of shit kicked out of him by some gang of pure savages.

Was it beaten up or did he just fall and strike his head? Either way a shame for the day to end as it did for him, especially as he will soon be one of the main men (and not just for Killererin I wager). Well done to Killererin, who as I've said here previously  are the essence of a team, playing to their strengths and constantly supporting the man on the ball. The are now better than Corofin at this method and are extremely difficult to break down and beat once they move ahead.

For the Bomb it makes up for the disappointment of seeing his Monivea/Abbey charges beaten the day before, fairly and squarely, by Moycullen in the Intermediate final. They now have to regroup and hope promotion can be achieved through the league, no easy task considering that a strong Kilconly side await in the North Board final and possibly Lettermore after that. For Abbey, worse was to come on Sunday when the Minors were just pipped by a point in a gripping final. That lug Denis Ryder didn't play the full allocation of stoppage time for the losers to go for a draw when they had the momentum (and wind) in the final minutes. Heartbreaking for a spirited bunch of lads.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 31, 2007, 12:05:13 PM
Quote from: stephenite on October 31, 2007, 10:14:53 AM
Quote from: Duine Eile on October 31, 2007, 09:15:28 AM
MandW- did you hear of an incident in Tuam on Sunday night?

Ah go on DE, spill the beans

Yeah, he took a hoofing alright. Dunno how bad it was or anything else. I suppose that will teach ya for going out in Tuam when the Gap is bouncing (or indeed going out in Tuam (shitehole), full stop :D Didnt hear who did it but we will be setting Steak on them when we find out  :D
Sure we have to get past Brigids befre we worry about the Stephenites or indeed Tourlestrane. All reunions are on hold for another ten days anyway
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on October 31, 2007, 12:26:46 PM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on October 31, 2007, 12:05:13 PMDidnt hear who did it but we will be setting Steak on them when we find out  :D

Now that's a scary prospect! :D
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 31, 2007, 03:11:02 PM
Did anyone get to the new "Centre of Excellence" at Loughgeorge for the official opening on last Friday night? What kind of set up is it? Gym, pitches etc? Will all county training sessions take place there?

A bit of a contradiction in terms when its being ran by the Galway football board  :D
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on October 31, 2007, 05:32:50 PM
Yes, was there. Excellent facility in fairness - dining room, locker rooms, spacious dressing rooms downstairs, upstairs a fine roomy well-equipped gym with a balcony that overlooks the training (floodlit) pitches. Opening performed by Eamon O'Cuiv TD - as the premises is situated in the Gaeltacht it received a grant of approx. 0.5m  - all the more welcome as it cost 2m. or so. Most out of season training for Galway teams will take place there, as will board meetings, conventions etc. I imagine.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 31, 2007, 08:14:28 PM
Quote from: Owenmoresider on October 31, 2007, 01:47:55 AM
Crowd was poor enough too, much lower than the hurling. Is it just that hurling finals can attract the neutrals better, given that Portumna and Kinvara had a good trip to make to Salthill too? Regarding Tuam, is there any sign of it being done up, or is that already being carried out? You'd imagine the crowd would have been bigger if it were there.

I'm not sure why but the hurling final always seems to get a far bigger attendance than the football final in Galway. Not sure what it was like in the past ago but in recent years the hurling final has often attracted twice the crowd of the football. I think there is still a huge reluctance from those in north Galway to travel to Pearse stadium especially if they are neutrals who only want to see the game. Those hurling followers from the south of the county seem to have no such hang up and gladly travel to Pearse in huge numbers. I'm sure if the Killererin v Milltown game was on in Tuam stadium the attendance might not have been far of 10,000 with all the assorted neutrals from north Galway who would have come along to it.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on November 09, 2007, 11:38:33 AM
Home advantage can swing it Killererin's way

This Sunday at 2pm in Tuam stadium Killererin take on the Roscommon county champions St Brigid's in the Connacht club semi-final.
Ray Silke

It has the makings of an intriguing game, and both sides have high aspirations of still being involved in the All-Ireland club championship in the early months of 2008.

St Brigid's won their third county championship on the trot this season and they are by far the most progressive and professional club side in Roscommon.

They have completely dominated the u-21 championship for the past six years - highlighting the fact that they can go on to be what Clann Na Gael were in Roscommon in the 1980s.

St Brigid's are again managed this season by Galway native Anthony Cunningham who hails from Peterswell and who played his club hurling with the St Thomas' club. Anthony won four All-Ireland hurling medals with Galway, at minor level in 1983, u-21 in 1986, and at senior level in 1987 and 1988. He is a man who knows what it takes to compete at the highest level in Gaelic games.

His team is the current Connacht champions, and in last season's All-Ireland semi-final, they had Ireland's best club side over the last decade, Crossmaglen Rangers, on the ropes. A combination of inexperience at that level, and one or two of their big guns not performing on the day, saw them lose narrowly. However they are back on the club championship road again and they hope to build on last year's first provincial title.

They are leaving no stone unturned in their quest for glory. To prove that fact, a few weeks ago they had All-Ireland winning manager Jack O'Connor flown from his Kerry home to Kiltoom to take a training session and have a chat with the panel.

Cunningham plays down that trip, but he is not afraid to admit that their objective is to at least get out of the province again this year.

"One of our selectors Pádraig Sugrue is a Kerry man and he knew Jack from home so he organised it. It was good to have a change of voice, and after such a long championship we were trying our best to keep things fresh for the lads.

"We have worked hard since we were beaten by Crossmaglen in the All-Ireland semi-final and we are looking forward to this Sunday.

"Killererin are a class side and we know how difficult it will be to go to Tuam and try to get a result. They have some great players all over the field, and all the Joyces, Tomás Fahy, and their midfield partnership, are playing very well. They are excellent at ball retention when in possession, and having watched them a few times, we know how difficult the job that we are facing will be. We were extremely fortunate last year to get a late goal from Karol Mannion to beat the Galway representatives (Corofin) and we expect this weekend to be a very close and tough game too."

The fact that the game is in Tuam is a big plus for the Barna Dearg men who would consider that a home venue. If the game was in Hyde Park, it would be a more difficult assignment, but there is not a blade of grass in Tuam that the likes of Tommy Wilson, Alan Keane, Tomás and Shane Hughes, and Tommie, Pádraic, and Nicky Joyce have not trampled over at some stage in the last few years.

That familiarity and the fact that they won the county championship only two weeks ago has to give them an advantage, whereas St Brigid's won their county title, beating St Faithleach's, six weeks ago. That is a long time to try to keep momentum going and it can work two ways.

There is some pressure on this particular Killererin side to try to emulate the sides of 1976 and 1978 who won Connacht club titles. Men like Gerry Coen, Joe Burke, Billy Joyce, Tom Gilligan, Seamus and current selector John Hughes, and manager Stephen Flaherty, all won provincial medals. If the current crop want to follow in their footsteps and be held as their equals, they too need to ply their wares outside the province.

They were unfortunate in 1999 and 2004 to come up against superior opposition, but they are an experienced outfit now and know what is required to ekew out narrow wins.

The key men for St Brigid's are the central diamond of Ger Aherne at centre back, the midfield partnership of Mark Carroll and Karol Mannion and team captain Frankie Dolan.

If Killererin can nullify Dolan's influence in particular from centre-forward where he is their playmaker, they will have one foot in the provincial final.

Last year's captain Mark Carroll is another really dangerous player for the Roscommon champions and his mobility may be a problem for Tom Hughes and Michael Keane. Carroll scored three points from play in the first half in last year's provincial final and Stephen Flaherty will have warned his charges that his runs through the middle must be stopped.

Their main inside scoring forwards are David O'Connor and Senan Kilbride who will provide tough tests for Michael Mitchell and Declan Kelly.

Calling club football games in the month of November is like a game of Russian roulette, but the feeling in this parish is that if Killererin get an even break around the middle, they should have too much up front for the St Brigid's rearguard which coughed up 3-3 last year to an out-of-sorts Corofin attack.

The Killererin forwards have been sharing the scoring burden well all season and against NUIG it was Nicky Joyce who was the star of the show. Then in the country final it was Pádraic Joyce, while Jonathan Keane, Shane Hughes, and their Duracell bunny, Tomás Fahy, are all capable of chipping in with some crucial scores.

There is unlikely to be much between the sides at the final whistle, but it is impossible to see Killererin giving up the ghost easily in their home patch. That, allied to the star quality of some of their marquee names, should just about ease them home.

Ray Silke verdict: Killererin by two:

* The game is live on TG4 with coverage starting at 1.30pm and match analysis by former Galway player Seán Ó? Domhnaill.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on November 19, 2007, 12:25:43 PM
Comhghairdeachas le foireann Maigh Chuillinn.

Moycullen 3-11
Ballintubber 1-8

Fair play to Moycullen. I'd say they could make a decent impact on senior next year in Galway. They have some good youngsters coming through. They have every chance of giving the intermediate All-Ireland a if they keep their heads screwed on.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on December 06, 2007, 02:53:32 PM
I suppose it's worthy of a mention on the board that Pat Egan has stepped down as Football Board Chairman. I'm usually the first to have a cut at him but I wish him well and hope that he and his wife recover from their respective illnesses. He did some great things for Galway football in his 17 years, first and foremost he had the foresight to bring in O'Mahony who brought a new sense of professionalism to the game in the county before many counties were taking a truly professional approach to Gaelic Football. Without the success of O'Mahony's appointment who knows if his second best achievement would have come about, the centre of excellence in Loughgeorge. Without the success from 98 & 01 and the renewed enthusiasm for football in Galway that those successes brought, a centre of excellence would have been redundant. Lets hope the centre of excellence lives up to its name.......
First thing for John Joe to look at now........sort out the f**king situation with ambulances at games. Sorting out fixtures as a priority is all well and good but another sitaution where a player was injured seriously and no ambulance at the pitch (third time that I know of.....) arose recently. Does someone (player or member of crowd) have to die before they take player and crowd safety seriously? Its not rocket science and its the least that the players deserve.
At least with John Joe at the helm, the County Board will not be leaking fund through loss of footballs  ;)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on December 11, 2007, 03:28:45 PM
Sean Og DePaor autobiography is being launched out in an Cheathru Rua this Friday.......ghost written by his sister Aoife. Id imagine it will be interesting enough, he a well spoken, articulate kind of fella so Id say it should be decent. Will be nice to get an insiders views on the O'Mahony era and not the stories you hear second hand
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: T O Hare on December 13, 2007, 08:24:51 PM
lads would any of of yous have the 1968 semi final between down and galway. i cant get it anywhere
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on December 14, 2007, 11:41:49 AM
A few, random end-of-year awards;

Game of the year; Minor football AI semi-final v Kerry, a match of supreme quality; honourable mention to U-21 hurling (semi) final v Cork.

Footballer of the year; Padraig Joyce, for his Herculean efforts in Killererin's success this year; honourable mentions to Nicky, Diarmuid Blake, Paul Clancy, Tomas Fahy and Micheal Martyn.

Hurler of the year; Joe Canning; not too many candidates spring to mind for this award after a very poor year but I'll give it to Joe for his extra-time dismantling of the Cork defence in the game mentioned above. Honourable mention to John Lee.

Team of the year; Moycullen, unbeaten in all competitions in 2007. (As a Monivea/Abbey man I hope this continues on Sunday naturally!)

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on December 14, 2007, 07:14:36 PM
Quote from: mouview on December 14, 2007, 11:41:49 AM
Team of the year; Moycullen, unbeaten in all competitions in 2007. (As a Monivea/Abbey man I hope this continues on Sunday naturally!)
Are they playing Kilconly in the league final? Wasn't sure whether they (as in Cill Chonla) had actually beaten Monivea to get there, last I knew it was going to a playoff.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on December 17, 2007, 03:48:33 PM
Sunday 16th December 2007

Intermediate League
Moycullen  0-12 0-8 Kilconly 
Headford  0-8 1-8 Williamstown 

Senior A Football League
Salthill-Knocknacarra  0-4 2-14 Corofin 

West U-21 A Championship
St Michaels  1-8 2-5 Barna 
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: dodo on December 20, 2007, 12:00:24 AM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on December 11, 2007, 03:28:45 PM
Sean Og DePaor autobiography is being launched out in an Cheathru Rua this Friday.......ghost written by his sister Aoife. Id imagine it will be interesting enough, he a well spoken, articulate kind of fella so Id say it should be decent. Will be nice to get an insiders views on the O'Mahony era and not the stories you hear second hand

Will be a good read as he came through lean times with Galway before the O'Mahony glory years. The young guns like Padraig Joyce, Ml. Donnellan etc had success at a young age as senior footballers. Being written as gaeilge will probably limit its sales.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on December 21, 2007, 01:15:43 PM
Quote from: dodo on December 20, 2007, 12:00:24 AM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on December 11, 2007, 03:28:45 PM
Sean Og DePaor autobiography is being launched out in an Cheathru Rua this Friday.......ghost written by his sister Aoife. Id imagine it will be interesting enough, he a well spoken, articulate kind of fella so Id say it should be decent. Will be nice to get an insiders views on the O'Mahony era and not the stories you hear second hand

Will be a good read as he came through lean times with Galway before the O'Mahony glory years. The young guns like Padraig Joyce, Ml. Donnellan etc had success at a young age as senior footballers. Being written as gaeilge will probably limit its sales.

I've read most of it. Very good it is. I'm fluent in Irish but my reading skills as Gaeilge are fairly rusty so it was slow going at times.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: dodo on December 24, 2007, 06:01:31 PM
I meant to buy it for the auld boy for Christmas and read it myself afterwards  :P. I'll get it still and like yourself my reading of Irish is basically nil since school but speak it líofa lofa. Where on Aran are you from GalwayBayBoy ?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on January 08, 2008, 07:57:09 PM
Anyone know what nights the senior footballers train and is it in Loughgeorge? Would mind going for a bit of a mooch and see what they are at some evening....
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on January 23, 2008, 11:38:28 PM
So, what do ye make of this situation with Tuam and Cortoon? Having failed twice with the county board I think they're wasting their time going to the Connacht council to be honest. Sure we went all the way to the high court in 2002 and still didn't get back into the championship but I suppose they have to try. Ironic how it's Killererin that's waiting to see what the outcome is following our own crusade 6 years ago. Anyway, who knows when last year's (2007)  championship will be finished and this year's is due to start at the end of February in a chamge to other years. Fun times lie ahead.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on January 24, 2008, 08:10:25 AM
The county board really seem to be laying down a marker here and its really hard to see the 2 clubs getting any joy out of the Connacht Council,, but then again, would it be a massive surprise if the ruling was over turned and they were re-instated ? Probably not.  With this years competition starting so early for a change they would want to get it sorted sooner rather than later to be honest.  It might be Killererin's handiest route to a county final in years DE  :D
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on January 24, 2008, 09:06:43 AM
Senior Hurling Draw for '08

Group A:
liam mellows
craughwell
gort
ballindereen
castlegar

Group B:
Carnmore
Kiltormer
Sarsfields
Turloughmore
portumna

Group C:
Padraig Pearses
Tommie Larkins
Beagh
Clarinbridge
Kinvara

Group D:
Ardrahan
Mullagh
St Thomas`
Loughrea
Athenry
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on January 24, 2008, 09:07:42 AM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on January 24, 2008, 08:10:25 AM
The county board really seem to be laying down a marker here and its really hard to see the 2 clubs getting any joy out of the Connacht Council,, but then again, would it be a massive surprise if the ruling was over turned and they were re-instated ? Probably not.  With this years competition starting so early for a change they would want to get it sorted sooner rather than later to be honest.  It might be Killererin's handiest route to a county final in years DE  :D

All things being fair and given that theres precedent with the Killererin game against Carraroe a few years back, they probably shouldnt get be successful in an appeal if theres to be any form of consistency in the way these things are handled. Word of advice to the Shams and Cortoon, any chqs, correspondence etc, make sure the damn thing is signed and written as Gaeilge  ;). Experience dictates that this is a must, doesnt it DuineEile!

That said, as a Killererin man, we would prefer to win the right to represent the North Board against the townies! Yerra, sure we'll be written off anyway against Salthill, no change there  ;)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on January 28, 2008, 12:46:53 PM
Bit on Sammon in the Indo over the weekend.

Galway to follow the Sammon blueprint

Saturday January 26 2008


WHEN Liam Sammon came to write his second book on Gaelic football coaching, he had no idea that every theory, conviction and philosophy which spring from the 132 pages would face the most forensic examinations at the highest level inside a very short space of time.


Sammon retired from his teaching job in St Mary's College, Galway last year and decided to use some spare time by compiling a second coaching manual as a follow-up to his 2003 production. It was the ultimate labour of love for a man who has been coaching football for more than 40 years, beginning very soon after he made his debut with Galway as a 19 year-old on the All-Ireland three-in-a-row team in 1966.

However, things changed dramatically since he began work on his latest book 'Optimising Performance in Gaelic Football,' which is designed as an aid for coaches at all levels. Last autumn, Sammon was appointed as Galway football manager in succession to Peter Ford, a job described by none other than Mick O'Dwyer, a man with a keen insight into the subtleties of counties and their footballers, as third in line behind Kerry and Dublin in terms of attractiveness.

Philosophy

Now, Sammon's philosophy is no longer mere theory on a page. Instead, it has become a blueprint for the direction Galway will take over the next few years as they attempt to regain status after losing serious market value in recent seasons. No doubt, all of the managers whose teams are due to face Galway will happily part with €15 (they will also be helping charity) to probe Sammon's way of thinking.

He smiles at the prospect, but points out that decoding Galway's plans won't simply be a matter of reading his book and plotting counter strategies.

"We'll have a fair bit up our sleeves. Core philosophies are one thing but there are all sorts of variations which can be applied to them. The book certainly isn't a catalogue of Galway tactics for the year ahead," he said.

Nevertheless, there are clear pointers as to the direction in which he will try to take things and frankly, it's one which will not only please Galway supporters but also those who favour an expansive game.

O'Dwyer identified Galway's "natural rhythm and attractive brand of open football over many years" as the reason for his interest in coaching them, although over the past few seasons there was little evidence of those traits. Whether that was down to Peter Ford's coaching, a gradual shift by the players themselves or simply a sign of an unfortunate evolution is unclear but, whatever the background, Galway's approach was harder and meaner. It didn't go unnoticed either. "Galway just wanted to stop us. I hate teams like that because that's not Gaelic football and it's not even the spirit of Gaelic football," complained Mayo coach John Morrison after losing the 2006 League semi-final.

Ultimately, of course, teams are judged on results and Galway's dreadful championship displays against Westmeath in 2006 and Sligo last year left the supporters in a state of bewilderment.

When Ford departed, Galway had a big decision to make. Would they continue with the outside manager policy which they had deployed since late 1997 or would they look to their own again? A review of local talent identified Sammon as an interesting contender. A lifetime in coaching at club, college, county and international (he was with the Irish International Rules team in 1984-86) level has left him with such a vast reservoir of experience that it seemed ridiculous to waste it. He had been involved as coach with Galway when Bosco McDermott was coach in the mid-nineties when their best season saw them win a Connacht title win in 1995, followed by a narrow All-Ireland semi-final defeat by Tyrone.

Glory days followed, but they passed as they inevitably do and now Galway are a tier below the top strata which makes Sammon's job hugely challenging.

"Galway have slipped a bit okay but we're not that far away either. We still have some great talent in the county which we must harness that to the very best effect," he said.

If Galway supporters had grown disillusioned with the style of play they have seen in recent years, they will be encouraged by Sammon's intent to put the foot back into football rather than heading down the handpassing route. One of the central tenets of his coaching manual is use of the boot, not because he believes it suits Galway specifically but because he regards it as central to the game. "Ensuring that we have much more accurate kicking is essential to improving the standard of our games," he said.

Taking on a first senior county managerial job at the age of 61 is unusual in GAA circles but it's not as if Sammon has been away from football. Indeed, it's difficult to think of anybody who has been more immersed in the game, much of it with St Mary's and as coach to the youngsters in Salthill/Knocknacarra where he did so much to build up the club.

Now, he's about to sit for the biggest test of his coaching career as he attempts to re-ignite Galway's fire.

He will be under a bigger spotlight than ever before, but he says he's ready for it. He got an early taste of the pressures ahead as manager of a high-profile county when word swept through Galway a few months ago that he was wasn't planning to use Padraic Joyce as anything other than a fringe player this year.

It wasn't true, of course, but it took weeks for the rumours to die down, although anybody who knows how much emphasis Sammon places on accurate finishing and distribution must have realised that he wasn't going to under-utilise one of the best kickers in the game.

It will be interesting to see how Galway reacts to his new regime.

There's a lot of work to do but we're starting from a decent base," said Sammon. The next six or seven months will tell whether that base is strong enough to survive the pressures in a very competitive football world.

l Liam Sammon's book 'Optimising Performance In Gaelic Football' will be launched in the Clayton Hotel, Galway on Monday night. It will be available through Elverys Sports Stores and proceeds will go to the Physically Challenged Irish and American Youth Team charity.

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on January 28, 2008, 12:47:24 PM
And congrats to Moycullen.

Clancy inspires Moycullen onwards
28 January 2008


Paul Clancy was the hero as Moycullen booked their passage to the All-Ireland intermediate club football championship final.

Clancy has played against plenty of Kerry opposition during his decorated career and it was Kingdom and Munster champions Annascaul who suffered at his hands in Limerick on Sunday January 27.

The Moycullen No.6 gave an exhibition of centre back play and chipped in with two priceless clinching points as the 2007 Galway and Connacht IFC winners battled to an exciting 0-9 to 0-8 victory in a Gaelic Grounds thriller.

Clancy showed his class when clipping over two massive match-winning points in the closing five minutes - this after the Galway standard bearers had been reduced to 14 men with the 53rd-minute dismissal of midfielder Gareth Bradshaw.

The Kerry outfit had a late chance to level but Genie Farrell (a man who knows all about Clancy) was gutted to see his free tail wide in the second minute of added time.

Farrell deserved better. He got Annascaul's only two points of a one-sided opening half, which Moycullen won by 0-5 to 0-2, thanks largely to four points from the Lydon brothers.

The former Kerry ace then sparked a dramatic second-half fightback, only to see it nipped in the bud by his former intercounty nemesis.

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on January 29, 2008, 12:13:08 PM
New county senior football team sponsors being named this afternoon.......word on the street is that Supermacs are taking over as the sponsors of the footballers too....
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on January 29, 2008, 12:34:37 PM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on January 29, 2008, 12:13:08 PM
New county senior football team sponsors being named this afternoon.......word on the street is that Supermacs are taking over as the sponsors of the footballers too....

Bugger.

Have avoided getting a hurling jersey for years because of the ugly Supermacs logo and now they'll be doing the footballers as well. >:(
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on January 29, 2008, 06:56:32 PM
Heard Aer Arann are sponsoring the footballers. Anyone hear any announcement?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: corn02 on January 29, 2008, 10:32:18 PM
Galway Team to play Laois

Adrian Flaherty

Kieran Fitzgerald Capt

Finian Hanley

Damien Burke

Niall Coyne

Diarmuid Blake

Darren Mullahy

Joe Bergin

Mark Lydon

Niall Coleman

Fiachra Breathneach

Declan Meehan

Matthew Clancy

Michael Meehan

Sean Armstrong

Subs

P Doherty

D Finnegan

G Sice

G Bradshaw

A Burke

P Geraghty

C Bane

C Kenny

M Gottche
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on January 30, 2008, 09:15:04 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on January 29, 2008, 06:56:32 PM
Heard Aer Arann are sponsoring the footballers. Anyone hear any announcement?

Yeah, the sceal I was fed was obviously a load of balls anyway! It was all over Galway Bay FM sports this morning with head man from Aer Arann speaking about it. No word on how much €€€€€€ they are putting in but should be substantial given their line of business. I believe the last sponsor was putting in somewhere in the region of €80k. Tommy Varden jerseys to be worn for last time on Sunday with the new Aer Arann ones being worn for first time against Kildare in Newbridge. New jersey to go on sale in 2 weeks time.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on January 30, 2008, 11:35:54 AM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on January 30, 2008, 09:15:04 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on January 29, 2008, 06:56:32 PM
Heard Aer Arann are sponsoring the footballers. Anyone hear any announcement?

Yeah, the sceal I was fed was obviously a load of balls anyway! It was all over Galway Bay FM sports this morning with head man from Aer Arann speaking about it. No word on how much €€€€€€ they are putting in but should be substantial given their line of business. I believe the last sponsor was putting in somewhere in the region of €80k. Tommy Varden jerseys to be worn for last time on Sunday with the new Aer Arann ones being worn for first time against Kildare in Newbridge. New jersey to go on sale in 2 weeks time.
Aer Arann should have no bother coughing up plenty of €€€€€€ based on the cosed of their flights out of Galway !!!!! Based on all the business I put their way I definitely expect a brand new jersey for the coming season  ;)

Fair play to Tommy, he was a super sponsor for the best part of 20 odd years and especially when you remember that he came on board when we were in the doldrums way back then.  Enjoy the retirement Tommy !
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on January 30, 2008, 12:36:20 PM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on January 30, 2008, 11:35:54 AM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on January 30, 2008, 09:15:04 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on January 29, 2008, 06:56:32 PM
Heard Aer Arann are sponsoring the footballers. Anyone hear any announcement?

Yeah, the sceal I was fed was obviously a load of balls anyway! It was all over Galway Bay FM sports this morning with head man from Aer Arann speaking about it. No word on how much €€€€€€ they are putting in but should be substantial given their line of business. I believe the last sponsor was putting in somewhere in the region of €80k. Tommy Varden jerseys to be worn for last time on Sunday with the new Aer Arann ones being worn for first time against Kildare in Newbridge. New jersey to go on sale in 2 weeks time.
Aer Arann should have no bother coughing up plenty of €€€€€€ based on the cosed of their flights out of Galway !!!!! Based on all the business I put their way I definitely expect a brand new jersey for the coming season  ;)

Fair play to Tommy, he was a super sponsor for the best part of 20 odd years and especially when you remember that he came on board when we were in the doldrums way back then.  Enjoy the retirement Tommy !

No doubt, Varden took them on at a time when most wouldnt even look at them back in the dark days of early 90's. He'll knock another few bob out of the sponsorship though, as they said on the radio this morning the Varden jerseys will be circulating for quite a while yet......the 98 jersey will soon be considered retro!! Both Galway senior tems were fairly lucky with loyal sponsors in Supersmacks and T Varden.....have the hurlers ever been sponsored by anyone bar Pat McDonagh?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on January 30, 2008, 12:40:33 PM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on January 30, 2008, 12:36:20 PM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on January 30, 2008, 11:35:54 AM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on January 30, 2008, 09:15:04 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on January 29, 2008, 06:56:32 PM
Heard Aer Arann are sponsoring the footballers. Anyone hear any announcement?

Yeah, the sceal I was fed was obviously a load of balls anyway! It was all over Galway Bay FM sports this morning with head man from Aer Arann speaking about it. No word on how much €€€€€€ they are putting in but should be substantial given their line of business. I believe the last sponsor was putting in somewhere in the region of €80k. Tommy Varden jerseys to be worn for last time on Sunday with the new Aer Arann ones being worn for first time against Kildare in Newbridge. New jersey to go on sale in 2 weeks time.

Aer Arann should have no bother coughing up plenty of €€€€€€ based on the cosed of their flights out of Galway !!!!! Based on all the business I put their way I definitely expect a brand new jersey for the coming season  ;)

Fair play to Tommy, he was a super sponsor for the best part of 20 odd years and especially when you remember that he came on board when we were in the doldrums way back then.  Enjoy the retirement Tommy !

No doubt, Varden took them on at a time when most wouldnt even look at them back in the dark days of early 90's. He'll knock another few bob out of the sponsorship though, as they said on the radio this morning the Varden jerseys will be circulating for quite a while yet......the 98 jersey will soon be considered retro!! Both Galway senior tems were fairly lucky with loyal sponsors in Supersmacks and T Varden.....have the hurlers ever been sponsored by anyone bar Pat McDonagh?
I dont recall any other Hurling sponsor other than Supermacs.  Again, a very loyal sponsor to the Galway cause.........................
Title: Galway GPC Draw 2008
Post by: thebackbar on January 31, 2008, 10:51:38 PM
Westboard Junior A,B,C Minor A,B U21 A,B draws

http://www.barnagaa.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=156 (http://www.barnagaa.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=156)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on February 01, 2008, 09:12:45 AM
Hopefully this is not too serious and can be sorted asap...............

Galway's hopes of mounting a sustained challenge for the National League have suffered a set-back with last season's player of the year Nicky Joyce possibly out of action for a couple of months.

The All Star nominee, who played in the FBD League, misses Sunday's opening game of Division 1 against Laois and may yet have to undergo surgery on a problematic groin injury.

Galway manager Liam Sammon said this week that the Killererin clubman has been troubled by the ongoing injury and may have to undergo surgery which would keep him out of competitive action well into the league campaign.

"It is a matter of establishing the best way to deal with the injury and ensuring that he is back to full fitness as soon as possible," said Sammon.

Galway will also be without Nicky's cousin and club-mate, Padraic Joyce, for Sunday's game as he is serving a suspension following a red card in the FBD League win over GMIT.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on February 01, 2008, 11:18:46 AM
Did anyone see Connacht Tribune yesterday re the redevelopment of Tuam Stadium. The County Board to assist in funding the redevelopment of the Stadium. All weather pitch to go in and floodlighting too given the huge level of opposition to the installation of flood lighting at Pearse Stadium.

Have to say, Id be delighted to see Tuam redone and the football matches back there (im from Barnaderg, understandable I think!) but madness having two pitches like Pearse and a redone Tuam in same county. Pure waste but I thought it was madness to re-do Pearse in the first place rather than pump the money into Tuam Stadium. But again, unashamedly biased on that point too cos Im not too bothered about hurling farternity.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: galwayman on February 02, 2008, 02:53:45 PM
Ya, I'd have to agree. It would be great to see Tuam Stadium redeveloped properly.There is absolutely no atmosphere in Pearse Stadium at all. I much rather watching football matches in Tuam. There is also always a feckin wind blowing in Pearse which ruins a lot of matches.
Again like Maroon&White I'm from North Galway but that's not the main consideration for me as I'd be roughly as close to Galway as Tuam (from the home house) and I live in Galway city at the moment anyway.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: stephenite on February 04, 2008, 12:47:00 AM
Pearse Stadium is a disaster, wind is a huge problem for most games, and the traffic afterwards is always chaotic. Any moves to restore Tuam Stadium as the primary venue for Galway football would be welcomed by most people
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on February 04, 2008, 10:07:50 AM
Quote from: stephenite on February 04, 2008, 12:47:00 AM
Pearse Stadium is a disaster, wind is a huge problem for most games, and the traffic afterwards is always chaotic. Any moves to restore Tuam Stadium as the primary venue for Galway football would be welcomed by most people
Traffic is never an issue for league games  :P.  Tuam is definitely a better venue for the championship matches as it copes with the traffic a hell of a lot better than Salthill.  Anyway Stephenite, if we end up meetin yer lads this year, its Castlebar for the day out. 
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on February 05, 2008, 09:44:43 AM
This may of interest to some...................................

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The Fifth 'road show' takes place in the Clayton Hotel Ballybrit Galway on February 11 2008 at 7.30pm, when Tyrone's All-Ireland winning manager Mickey Harte, Kilkenny's Brian Cody will present the Tracker Diary to club managers and will then be available for questions and answers with the audience.

The SportTracker range of analysis and statistics books will also be introduced, by the company's Technical Director and former successful Down and Ireland manager, Pete McGrath.

This is the first time ever a roadshow of this calibre has ever taken place in Ireland, and SportTracker is inviting all managers of all grades of football, hurling and camogie (men, women and underage) to attend on the night.

SportTracker's aim is to partner all GAA teams, managers, players and administrators, through its range of products.

Prior to Christmas, SportTracker launched the unique Tracker Player Diary' which is  a 200-page book in which double All-Ireland winning manager Mickey Harte provides his guidance and services to Gaelic footballers, hurlers and camogie players – focusing on club players  - throughout the country. The diary was officially launched by GAA president, Nickey Brennan in Croke Park. Technical Directors for Sporttracker are Brian Cody Hurling, Pete Mc Grath and Mickey Harte Football. Also in attendance will be Galway Manager Liam Sammon and Connaught Development officer John Tobin.

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Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on February 07, 2008, 12:58:27 PM
GALWAY SEEKING POSTPONEMENT
By Martin Breheny

February 06 2008

GALWAY are seeking a postponement of their NFL clash with Kildare on Sunday week because two of the squad will be involved in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club football final in Croke Park on the same day.

Galway have written to GAA HQ pointing out that Moycullen pair, Mark Lydon and Gareth Bradshaw, are committed to the club football final against Fingal Ravens.

Ironically, Bradshaw, who came on as a sub against Laois last Sunday, has a club suspension and won't be cleared to play against Fingal unless his appeal, due to be heard tomorrow night, is upheld. However, even if he is ineligible to play for Moycullen, he will remain with his club colleagues, rather than joining up with the county team.

Galway manager Liam Sammon said he couldn't understand why the All-Ireland intermediate and junior club finals were fixed for the same weekend as a round of the NFL is due to be played.

Galway will be without Nicky Joyce for some weeks after undergoing an injury on a troublesome groin yesterday. Kieran Fitzgerald, who went off against Laois on Sunday, underwent an scan yesterday to assess the extent of an injury.


- Not a chance in hell of this request being granted Id say. Apparently you have to be from Cork for the whole GAA world to stop turning cos you have problems  ;)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on February 07, 2008, 03:11:30 PM
Nor should there be a postponement either. That's what you have squads for. If the GAA are serious in adhering to a fixtures calendar then this issue should not be entertained. I notice that the hurlers aren't  looking for postponements despite being without the Portumna contingent.

Speaking of which, I see Loughnane had named his team for Sunday's opener v. Clare in good time. Good to see such as Damien Joyce and Andrew Keary getting a run again; I bet the team that's named really will start, barring injury!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: OakLeaf on February 14, 2008, 10:28:18 AM
I've added a new Live Scores feature to GAA Radio. If you're at any Galway club games it'd be good if you could text score updates to 447624804328. This service is free for everyone to view at http://www.gaaradio.com/scores/liveScores.jsp . Thanks.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on February 16, 2008, 06:03:32 PM
North Board U-21 Final:

Killererin 0-09 0-08 Cortoon Shamrocks

Great win for our lads, held on to secure a well deserved victory. Colin Forde man of the match. Salthill Knocknacarra up next, next weekend I believe.It'll be tough but I think they can do it. Just a pity Galway United wouldn't give Johnny Keane the permission to play today and in the final. He's been great all year.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on February 18, 2008, 08:10:33 AM
Congratulations to Moycullen on their fine win in the All Ireland Intermediate Final in Croke Park yesterday vs Fingal Ravens.

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on February 25, 2008, 01:32:19 PM
Breathnach brace delivers Galway glory
Galway 4-9 NUIG 2-10

February 25 2008


In-form Fiachra Breathnach blasted home two goals as Galway picked up their first silverware under Liam Sammon when they captured the FBD League crown at Pearse Stadium yesterday.

Breathnach -- his brother Ferdia came on as a sub for the opposition -- got a goal in either half to extend Galway's run under Sammon to six straight wins.

Breathnach's opening goal saw Galway open up a 1-2 to 0-1 lead before the college side hit back, with Mayo's Mark Ronaldson getting a goal which helped them to a 1-6 to 1-3 interval lead.

But Galway got on top with wind advantage after the restart and a goal from Michael Meehan had the sides level five minutes after the break.

Broderick edged NUIG back in front, before Niall Coyne levelled and Meehan put them into a lead they never lost with a point after 55 minutes.

Breathnach got his second goal with 14 minutes remaining and Eddie Hoare sealed the issue with Galway's fourth goal, NUIG's Ronaldson slotted home a late penalty for his second goal of the game.

SCORERS -- Galway: Fiachra Breathnach 2-1, M Meehan 1-2 (0-1f), E Hoare 1-0, C Bane 0-2, C Kenny ( f), G O'Donnell, N Coyne, N Coleman 0-1 each. NUIG: M Ronaldson 2-2 (1-0 pen), P Broderick 0-4 (0-3f), 0-1s), Ferdia Breathnach 0-2, D Conway (f), M Clancy 0-1 each.

Galway -- A Faherty; G O¹Donnell, D Finnegan, D Burke; G Sice, N Coyne, D Mullahy; B Cullinane, P Geraghty; E Hoare, Fiachra Breathnach, M Gottsche; C Kenny, M Meehan, C Bane. Subs: N Coleman for Gottsche; A Burke for Mullahy; Gottsche for Cullinane; Cullinane for Kenny.

NUIG -- L Grant; P Healy, S Drake, J Healy; C Barrett, G Bradshaw, P Dunican; D Duffy, B Guckian; G Ward, M Clancy, M Ronaldson; P Broderick, K O¹Neill, D Conway. Subs: Ferdia Breathnach for Ward; N Ewing for Dunican; D Gilligan for Barrett; F Burke for O¹Neill.

Ref -- H Byrne (Roscommon).

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on February 25, 2008, 08:30:26 PM
Galway Senior & Intermediate Championship draws....new sponsors -  Claregalway Hotel

Intermediate draw
- Oranmore Maree v Naomh Anna Leitir Mor
- Oughterard v Annaghdown
- Clifden v Clonbur
- Caherlistrane v St Michaels
- Micheal Breathnachs v Dunmore McHales
- Carna Caiseal v Glenamaddy
- Kilconly v Williamstown
- St James v Corofin

Senior draw
- Cortoon Shamrocks v Annaghdown
- Moycullen v Killererin
- Carraroe v Micheal Breathnachs
- Caherlistrane v Caltra
- Kilkerrin Clonberne v Mountbellew Moylough
- Menlough v Corofin
- Milltown v Barna
- Killanin v Salthill Knocknacarra
- St Brendans v Claregalway
- Monivea Abbey v Tuam Stars

Some cracking games in there.....senior champs 07 v inter champs 07, loads of local derbies and potential for alot of surprise results. Roll on the Summer....
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: dodo on February 28, 2008, 02:53:04 PM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on February 25, 2008, 08:30:26 PM
Galway Senior & Intermediate Championship draws....new sponsors -  Claregalway Hotel

Intermediate draw
- Oranmore Maree v Naomh Anna Leitir Mor
- Oughterard v Annaghdown
- Clifden v Clonbur
- Caherlistrane v St Michaels
- Micheal Breathnachs v Dunmore McHales
- Carna Caiseal v Glenamaddy
- Kilconly v Williamstown
- St James v Corofin

Senior draw
- Cortoon Shamrocks v Annaghdown
- Moycullen v Killererin
- Carraroe v Micheal Breathnachs
- Caherlistrane v Caltra
- Kilkerrin Clonberne v Mountbellew Moylough
- Menlough v Corofin
- Milltown v Barna
- Killanin v Salthill Knocknacarra
- St Brendans v Claregalway
- Monivea Abbey v Tuam Stars

Some cracking games in there.....senior champs 07 v inter champs 07, loads of local derbies and potential for alot of surprise results. Roll on the Summer....

Do Micheal Breathnachs, Annaghdown and Caherlistrane all field two different teams in Intermediate and Senior ?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Mhic Easmuint on March 17, 2008, 10:02:00 PM
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Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on March 25, 2008, 04:29:46 PM
Well U-21's gone so looks like we'll be looking towards the minors this year who are of course reigning All-Ireland champions. Here's the minor team that beat Mayo in the league recently (minus the St Jarlath's players). 10 west board players. :o

Minor Team vs Mayo

1.Maghnus Breathnach (An Spidéal)
2.Brian Flaherty (Monivea-Abbey)
3.John Blade (Monivea-Abbey)
4.Ciaran Quaelly (Kilannin)
5.Cathal Sweeney (Killannin)
6.Micheál Ó Curraoine (An Spidéal)
7.Conor O Halloran (Salthill Knocknacarra)
8.Oisín O Brien (Caherlistrane)(Capt.)
9.Ciarán Duggan (Annaghdown)
10.Aongus Ó hIarnáin (Oilean Árainn)
11.Mark Kavanagh (Oughterard)
12.Aodán Ó Curraoin (An Spidéal)
13.Patrick Sweeney (Killannin)
14.Joe Joe Greaney (Oughterard)
15.Brian Miskell (Kilkerrin-Clonberne)

Subs:Duane,Boyle,Upton,Lally,Hansberry,Murphy,O Connell,Donnellan,Gannon
Title: Seamus O'Grady, New Football Board Secretary
Post by: thebackbar on April 08, 2008, 11:09:58 PM
Well Done to Seamus on being elected the new football board secretary.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on May 17, 2008, 10:30:02 PM
Football Championship Fixtures May 23/24/25th:

Friday,May 23rd-

Tuam Stars v Monivea/Abbey SFC 7.30pm Tuam Stadium

Saturday,May 24th-

Corofin v Menlough SFC 5.30pm Tuam Stadium

Cortoon v Annaghdown SFC 7pm Tuam Stadium

Killanin v Salthill/Knocknacarra SFC 5.30pm Pearse Stadium

Micheal Breathnachs v Cheathru Rua SFC 7pm Pearse Stadium

Kilconly v Williamstown IFC 5.30pm Mountbellew

St.Brendans v Claregalway SFC 7pm Mountbellew

Caherlistrane v Caltra SFC 7pm Monivea

Sunday,May25th

Carna/Cashel v Glenamaddy IFC 2pm Pearse Stadium

Killererin v Moycullen SFC 3.30pm Pearse Stadium

Micheal Breathnachs v Dunmore IFC 5pm Pearse Stadium

Annaghdown v Oughterard IFC 2pm Corofin

Caherlistrane v St.Michaels IFC 3.30pm Corofin

St.James v Corofin IFC 2pm Monivea

Clonbur v Clifden IFC 3pm Rosmuc

Leitir Mor v Oranmore/Maree IFC 4.30pm Rosmuc

Milltown v Barna SFC 5pm Tuam Stadium

Mountbellew/Moylough v Kilkerrin/Clonbern 6.30pm Tuam

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galforever on May 21, 2008, 12:35:20 PM
QuoteFriday,May 23rd-

Tuam Stars v Monivea/Abbey SFC 7.30pm Tuam Stadium

Interesting time for a SFC match. Has it been done before in Galway?

Some good matches in there. Kilererin v Moycullen, Millown v Barna, Chaerlistrane v Caltra all should be good games
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on May 21, 2008, 02:42:17 PM
Quote from: Galforever on May 21, 2008, 12:35:20 PM
QuoteFriday,May 23rd-

Tuam Stars v Monivea/Abbey SFC 7.30pm Tuam Stadium

Interesting time for a SFC match. Has it been done before in Galway?

Some good matches in there. Kilererin v Moycullen, Millown v Barna, Chaerlistrane v Caltra all should be good games
Killerein v Moycullen is definitely the tie of the round.  Current county champions (Senior & U-21) v All Ireland Intermediate champions and a lot of very good players in either team, PJ v Clancy etc etc.  I would fancy the lads from the Red Gap to shade it but should be a cracker.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galforever on May 22, 2008, 10:16:31 AM
QuoteKillerein v Moycullen is definitely the tie of the round.  Current county champions (Senior & U-21) v All Ireland Intermediate champions and a lot of very good players in either team, PJ v Clancy etc etc.  I would fancy the lads from the Red Gap to shade it but should be a cracker.

I agree. twould be great to see the P.Joyce / P.Clancy battale (assuming they start at no.6 & no.11)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on May 22, 2008, 08:56:26 PM
Club footballers take centre stage this weekend

Now that the Galway seniors are safely through to the Connacht semi-final against Leitrim in four weeks' time, all eyes can turn to club activity and the Claregalway Hotel Senior and Intermediate Foot
By Ray Silke

There are some very interesting games down for decision, and if the weather holds up, you should have some good quality fare around the grounds.

Former senior kingpins Tuam Stars, boosted by their recent success at u-21 level, get the ball rolling at senior level on Friday evening when they take on promoted Monivea/Abbey on home soil at 7.30pm.

The Stars have been going through a rocky patch for the past few seasons, but they should be able to beat a team just up from intermediate level.

Cortoon Shamrocks take on Annaghdown in Tuam Stadium at 7pm on Saturday evening in what has the makings of a good tie.

There will be a good few in attendance who will want to check out the form of Derek Savage and compare his form with some of his ex-colleagues from last Sunday. Cortoon have been knocking on the door for the past few seasons as regards making a breakthrough in the senior ranks and they need to get a few wins on the trot to build up a bit of momentum if they are going to make an impact in 2008.

With players like David Finnegan, Fergal Hevrin, David Warde, Donal O'Neill, and the Martin brothers, they will be hopeful of getting one over Annaghdown.

There is also a very attractive double header in Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening when former All-Ireland champions Salthill/Knocknacarra take on Killanin at 5.30pm, followed by Micheal Breathnach's v Cheathru Rua in an all Connemara clash at 7pm.

Salthill have been atrocious to date in the league, and if Killanin arrive with all guns blazing, they can rattle the home side.

Could we have the shock of the round in that one?

No doubt P.J. Kelly and the Salthill management team will have a different view on that matter.

The second game sees the Micheal Breathnach club who are doing a lot of good work for Gaelic football in their parish. They are becoming a real force at senior and Intermediate level and I?d expect that they will have too much in the tank for the 1996 champions.

On Sunday there is a triple header of games in Pearse Stadium with the pick of the bunch being Killererin v Moycullen at 3.30pm.

Killererin will start as hot favourites with the likes of Thomas Hughes, the Joyces, Shane Hughes, Tomás Fahy and Colin Forde in their ranks, however Moycullen will look to their county lads, Gareth Bradshaw and Mark Lydon (if available) to lead their charge.

From a novelty factor this is a game work attending, however anything but a Killererin win would be a big surprise.

There are 36 football teams in championship action this weekend at senior and Intermediate level, that is 18 games with a wonderful choice on offer, so YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSE not to get out there and support your local team.

Bring the kids, the parents, the girlfriend, husband, the picnic basket, the flask, even the in-laws if it comes to that, and have a bit of fun and a day out.

Unless local people support their own local clubs and communities we are in big trouble.

So make the effort and get out there this weekend and enjoy the games.



Football Championship

fixtures this weekend:


Friday, May 23

Tuam Stars v Monivea/Abbey SFC 7.30pm Tuam Stadium

Saturday, May 24

Corofin v Menlough SFC 5.30pm Tuam Stadium

Cortoon v Annaghdown SFC 7pm Tuam Stadium

Killanin v Salthill/Knocknacarra SFC 5.30pm Pearse Stadium

Micheal Breathnachs v Cheathru Rua SFC 7pm Pearse Stadium

Kilconly v Williamstown IFC 5.30pm Mountbellew

St.Brendans v Claregalway SFC 7pm Mountbellew

Caherlistrane v Caltra SFC 7pm Monivea


Sunday, May25

Carna/Cashel v Glenamaddy IFC 2pm Pearse Stadium

Killererin v Moycullen SFC 3.30pm Pearse Stadium

Micheal Breathnachs v Dunmore IFC 5pm Pearse Stadium

Annaghdown v Oughterard IFC 2pm Corofin

Caherlistrane v St.Michaels IFC 3.30pm Corofin

St James v Corofin IFC 2pm Monivea

Clonbur v Clifden IFC 3pm Rosmuc

Leitir Mor v Oranmore/Maree IFC 4.30pm Rosmuc

Milltown v Barna SFC 5pm Tuam Stadium

Mountbellew/Moylough v Kilkerrin/Clonbern 6.30pm Tuam

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GallBoss on May 26, 2008, 07:31:26 AM
Kilkerrin/Clonberne  1-7 1-8 Mountbellew/Moylough 
Milltown  1-10 1-6 Barna   
Moycullen  1-13 0-16 Killererin 
Cortoon Shamrocks  1-12 1-10 Annaghdown 
Carraroe  2-13 3-9 Michael Breathnachs   
Caherlistrane  0-13 1-9 Caltra 
St Brendans  0-17 0-17 Claregalway 
Menlough  1-4 2-18 Corofin 
Killanin  1-8 1-14 Salthill-Knocknacarra   
Monivea-Abbey  0-11 0-9 Tuam Stars 


Some notable results ie Caherlistranes win against Caltra there be some interesting ties in the back door.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on May 26, 2008, 08:43:33 AM
Caherlistrane will give a game to anyone from what I saw of them - Waldo has them very fit, mobile and well organised; nicely balanced team also. Other results of note were a weakened Moycullen's draw with Killererin - were Barna' bad or did M'culen play above themselves? Big win by Corofin and unusually for them they put up a big score. Good win for Monivea on their return against a rather disjointed Tuam team. With Caltra, A'down, Tuam, Breathnachs, Barna plus NUIG in the losers draw there will be some tasty games there I reckon.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on May 27, 2008, 12:17:32 AM
Bad day at the office for Killererin yesterday. To me they looked like a team that thought they'd win easily and that complacency slipped into the way they played and was capitalised on by Moycullen who played a great game I thought. Losing Nicky before the start was a big blow for us. We didn't seem to get going properly at all in the first half. The amount of hand passing was infuriating, it took so long to get the ball out of the backs and into the forwards that Moycullen had plenty of men back to cover. Padraic Joyce and Micheal Keane seemed to be the only ones able to kick a pass. Alan Keane didn't really have a lot to bother him, kick outs were ok, knew he hadn't a hope in hell of saving the penalty but was steady enough other than that. The backs were too slow to clear their lines and turned over a fair bit of possession. Colin Forde showed glimpses of what he's capable of, David Raftery needs to do better next day out, Declan Kelly was ok but will he be around for the replay, heard he's going to America this week for the summer, MaroonandWhite, any idea? Half backs were all over the place, Ian Reddington spent too much time up the field, Mike Mitchell was caught behind his man on a few too many occasions,(undoubtedly a better centre back than full back though) Damien Fla didn't do too badly, came into it in the second half and extra time. Mid field was one of our better areas I thought, some fine fielding from both Tom Hughes and Micheal Keane. Half forward line was poor, Tom Flynn was ok in patches, needs to be more involved though. Padraic, though named at 14 played more of a centre forwards role, was one of our best as usual. Got some great scores and worked well all through, what was the story at the end with the free did anyone see, didn't get a good enough look to see if he deserved a free or did he try to draw the foul.  Young Boyle did alright for his first senior championship game, wasn't afraid to take a shot at the posts. Shane Hughes uncharacteristically quiet, set up a few great scoring positions for himself but then seemed afraid to take a score himself, was always looking for someone to lay it off to. We needed a good game from him especially with Nicky out. Tommy Wilson started instead of Nicky, he's slower than a wet week, he's a grand option to be able to be able to bring on mid way through the second half if a change is needed, but surely James Hughes or David Hansberry would have been a better option to start. Hansberry did well when he came on, he's a big lad and caught a fair bit of ball.

On a separate note, of the four midfielders that started yesterday, 3 were intercounty players, Tom Hughes, Mark Lydon and Gareth Bradshaw, but to be honest I thought the fourth of them, Micheal Keane was the most impressive. He made some brilliant catches, tried to get the ball inside quickly and he got the levelling score to bring the game to extra time. Surely if Mark Lydon and Tom Hughes are deemed good enough for the county panel Micheal is worth a look? (Haven't included Bradshaw there because I know he's more of a back than a midfielder) Man of the match would be between Micheal and Padraic IMO.
Replay will have to be this weekend or next, backdoor round of the championship is scheduled for 21/22 June. This will have given the lads the wake up call they needed and with a bit of luck we'll pull through with a few points to spare. Nicky should be back for it so hopefully we'll do it second time round

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on May 27, 2008, 09:00:21 AM
Missed Sundays game DE as I was on Bruce Springsteen duty but from what you see, the malaise of handpassing constantly hasnt left them. I cant see the benefit of it myself......i would have thought if you have the likes of PJ, Nicky, Shane Hughes and young Boyle in the forward line,quick ball in makes sense rather than slowing it down in the half back line with handpasses. I really think thats why they have not gone further in Connacht when they have won in Galway. Teams like your Ballina's, Crossmolinas and Bridgets soon suss out that gameplan.
On a seperate note, good to see the young lads get a go....esp Colin Forde. I rate him hightly, a young Gary Fahy me thinks.
Nicky will have been a big loss but hopefully the replay will bring his recovery on.
Still, a good kick up the arse early never did these Killererin lads any harm.....just ask Annaghdown after last year  ;)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on May 27, 2008, 11:19:52 AM
And a good kick up the arse they need with the way they played most of the game sunday!Ya it's good to see the young lads being introduced alright and most of them had a decent enough game,young Forde looks the real deal though.cleared some great ball when the going got tough in the 2nd half.The constant hand passing was absolutely infuriating though,took absolutely ages to get the ball past midfield and lost it on so many occasions through stupid mistakes and fumbling the ball.Padraic was playin his usual deep role around midfield and gave an exhibition as usual but without Nicky inside we were short scoring options.Can't get over the amount of wasted possession,between fellas dropping the ball between their legs and kicking it straight at Moycullen lads i'm surprised we got away with a draw.They did well to fight back and earn the draw alright,they deserve credit for that but another display like that and we're heading for the qualifier round.   Heard on Galway Bay this morning that the replays from the weekend are set for the 21st or 22nd of June so they won't be in Pearse stadium anyway.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on May 27, 2008, 04:12:18 PM
Will Nicky be rarin' to go the next day or will the, ahem..., Halo of greatness slip from his head. Ahem.

A defeat wouldn't be the end of the world for Killererin in the replay. It would mean at worst an extra, needed game; Killererin have the Kerry-like tendency to get more difficult to beat as the c'ship progresses.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on May 28, 2008, 12:40:23 AM
Quote from: mouview on May 27, 2008, 04:12:18 PM
Will Nicky be rarin' to go the next day or will the, ahem..., Halo of greatness slip from his head. Ahem.

Shhh, say nothin! ::) Ah no he should start the next day, from the minute he came on there was a lot more urgency in the full forward line.Maybe his pre-match outings work for him, who knows  :P

The extra game will do them no harm alright,we got caught at the same stage last year and we all know where we went from there. Now if we could think of a way to get them to kick the ball instead of blooming hand passing all the time I'd be happy........for a small while anyway. :D
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: orangeman on May 28, 2008, 11:50:08 PM
Can any of you Galway lads give us a match report on Castlegar and Liam Mellows hurling championship match last week which took place in Salthill ??
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
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Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on May 30, 2008, 11:30:13 AM
Cill Fhir Iarainn agus Maigh Cuilinn serve up a classic
Ray Silke

It is a sad day when you don't learn something new. And last Sunday in Pearse Stadium I was educated by a gentleman and an erudite individual in the correct Irish translation of Killererin - which is Cill Fhir Iarainn. That roughly translates to the Church of Iron Man - and based on what we have seen for the past decade and again last weekend on the football fields of Galway and beyond - when the going gets tough, the iron men of Killererin really get motoring.

With just five minutes left on the clock in normal time in this championship game their opponents Maigh Cuilinn had stormed into a three-point lead and looked odds on to win an exhilarating game of Gaelic football. However the county champions have real experience and tactical know-how in fighting their way out of foxholes. Led superbly by Padraic Joyce and big Michael Keane at midfield, they inched out the three scores required to push the game into extra time. Nobody was complaining as the second half had been played at a pulsating pace with some outstanding individual displays. However, Seán O'Dea's men will rue their lost opportunity as they most definitely had the winning of this tie.

Going into the last 10 minutes wing-forward Conor Bohan did very well to beat a few defenders and hit a belter of a shot that cannoned off Alan Keane's crossbar to safety. If that had gone in, they would have gone five to the good and it was impossible to see how the holders would have fought back to parity. It was all Maigh Cuilinn at that stage and they were being powered by the rampaging Paul Clancy from centre-back and the impressive Philip Lydon up front. The confidence they have reaped and harvested from winning the All-Ireland intermediate title last February was obvious to all in attendance as they played some scintillating football in the second half. Their performance was all the more meritorious in light of the fact that they were also without two of their better players - Pat Lydon (injured) and Tomás Higgins (exam-tied).

Seamus Friel was excellent in goal and he made one terrific save off the lively Shane Hughes at a vital juncture. Kieran O'Connor at left corner back used his pace and youth to good effect against Tommie Wilson. Tommie was conceding about 15 years to the youngster, but he still managed to slip over two fine points to more than pay his way and justify his selection. Indeed one of the great things about club football is it sets up some intriguing battles like that one. A young player not long out of county minor ranks against a seasoned veteran who donned the same county jersey almost two decades ago. It is to the immense credit of guys like Tommie Wilson and senior players from other clubs that they still have the enthusiasm and fitness to compete at senior club level. They are an example to their younger teammates and should be respected and applauded for their commitment to the club cause. Few if any teams win the big prizes without a scattering of elder lemons in the team or at the bare minimum on the panel and directing things at training.

The midfield battle in this clash between county players Gareth Bradshaw, Mark Lydon, and Tomás Hughes made for splendid viewing. Hughes and his partner Michael Keane lorded the aerial battles, but when Lydon and Bradshaw ran at them, the bigger men were in serious strife. In fact the template how to beat Killererin was shown to all and sundry by St Brigid's of Roscommon last winter - run at them from midfield at pace and even from the half-back line. They are an excellent team in possession, they know what it takes to win tight games, but they lack real pace around the central diamond. That is their Achilles heel.

Speaking of diamonds, Killererin's gem Padraic Joyce was in stupendous scoring form once again in this tie. The county captain notched 0-10 (2fs) and was their only player to score in extra time. If there was a Bosman Ruling in Gaelic football, a lot of clubs would have no problem stumping up the signing on fee and weekly wage to have Padraic leading their attack. Killererin should have Nicky Joyce back in contention for a starting slot in the replay and with serious chatter of a few of the Maigh Cuilinn lads heading Stateside for the summer months, it is very difficult to look past Killererin in the replay.

Either way, based on the quality of this encounter, there should be a good crowd at the replay in four weeks' time.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on June 03, 2008, 11:44:33 AM
Galway Football Championship Draws:
Senior Qualifiers:

- Menlough v N.U.I.G
- Moycullen or Killererin v Caltra
- Killanin v Tuam Stars
- Annaghdown v Michael Breathnach
- Killkerrin Clonberne v Bearna 
- Bye St.Brendans or Claregalway

If we can get by Moycullen, our old buddies Caltra are waiting in the wings  :'(

Brendans v Claregalway will be a non event now since both will go through regardless of the result of their replay.....
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on June 03, 2008, 12:08:51 PM
I was wrong there, if we lose we get Caltra....its been a long weekend! Motivation enough to win against Moycullen me thinks  :)
Title: Weekend Championship Fixtures
Post by: Duine Eile on June 16, 2008, 11:49:35 PM
Claregalway Hotel Senior Championship Qualifier Round:
Michael Breathnachs  Annaghdown  Tuam Stadium 21/06/2008 17:30 Mick Byrne   

Killererin  Moycullen  Tuam Stadium (First Round Replay)21/06/2008 19:00 Gerry Kinneavy   

Barna  Kilkerrin/Clonberne  Tuam Stadium 22/06/2008 17:00 TBC   

N.U.I.G  Menlough  Tuam Stadium 22/06/2008 18:30 Brendan Kinneavy   

Clarewgalway Hotel Intermediate Football Championship:   
Oranmore-Maree  Corofin  Monivea-Abbey 21/06/2008 17:30 Vincent Judge   

Lettermore  Dunmore McHales  Clonbur 21/06/2008 17:30 Frank Walsh   

Kilconly  St Michaels  Monivea-Abbey 21/06/2008 19:00 Martin Gavin   

Carna Cashel  St James  Clonbur 21/06/2008 19:00 Denis Ryder   

Oughterard  Clonbur  Rosmuck 21/06/2008 19:30 Muiris McGearailt   

Annaghdown  Williamstown  Corofin 22/06/2008 14:00 Jerome Henry 

Glenamaddy  Clifden  Clonbur 22/06/2008 15:00 Alan Carr   

Caherlistrane  Michael Breathnachs  Corofin 22/06/2008 15:30 Frank Kinneen   

Absolutely sickened, fecking Killererin match is Saturday evening and I've a wedding down the country. Maroon and White can I count on you for a detailed and completely biased report!
Title: Re: Weekend Championship Fixtures
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on June 17, 2008, 07:53:36 PM
Quote from: Duine Eile on June 16, 2008, 11:49:35 PM
Claregalway Hotel Senior Championship Qualifier Round:
Michael Breathnachs  Annaghdown  Tuam Stadium 21/06/2008 17:30 Mick Byrne   

Killererin  Moycullen  Tuam Stadium (First Round Replay)21/06/2008 19:00 Gerry Kinneavy   

Barna  Kilkerrin/Clonberne  Tuam Stadium 22/06/2008 17:00 TBC   

N.U.I.G  Menlough  Tuam Stadium 22/06/2008 18:30 Brendan Kinneavy   

Clarewgalway Hotel Intermediate Football Championship:   
Oranmore-Maree  Corofin  Monivea-Abbey 21/06/2008 17:30 Vincent Judge   

Lettermore  Dunmore McHales  Clonbur 21/06/2008 17:30 Frank Walsh   

Kilconly  St Michaels  Monivea-Abbey 21/06/2008 19:00 Martin Gavin   

Carna Cashel  St James  Clonbur 21/06/2008 19:00 Denis Ryder   

Oughterard  Clonbur  Rosmuck 21/06/2008 19:30 Muiris McGearailt   

Annaghdown  Williamstown  Corofin 22/06/2008 14:00 Jerome Henry 

Glenamaddy  Clifden  Clonbur 22/06/2008 15:00 Alan Carr   

Caherlistrane  Michael Breathnachs  Corofin 22/06/2008 15:30 Frank Kinneen   

Absolutely sickened, fecking Killererin match is Saturday evening and I've a wedding down the country. Maroon and White can I count on you for a detailed and completely biased report!


Im on it scan!! Im with you on the campaign to get Micheal Kaene in a Galway jersey so ill be particularly kind to him  ;)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on June 19, 2008, 07:33:10 PM
Club championship this weekend

There are a few good games up for decision this weekend in the Claregalway Senior and Intermediate football championships.

In the senior ranks there are two attractive games on Saturday in Tuam stadium.

At 5.30pm in the first of a double header - Micheal Breathnachs take on Annaghdown. It is difficult to look past Annaghdown in this one. Micheal Breathnach in their tie against Carraroe could do nothing with the aerial dominance and power play of Sean O' Domhnaill and they lack some big men around the midfield area. With Niall Coleman in good form for Galway last Sunday, and guys like Wesley Fallon adding an aerial threat around the middle or in at the edge of the square, I would fancy Mick Curley's charges to advance in that one.

At 7pm Killererin and Maigh Cuilinn renew their acquaintances after the terrific fare they served up in the drawn game. Much has changed since then though, and Moycullen have lost a few key players to the lure of the Yankee dollar and summer sun. Throw in the return to full fitness of Nicky Joyce and home venue of a sorts, and I cannot see the current county champions having any difficulty in seeing off the 2007 intermediate champions in this tie.

On Sunday again in Tuam there is another double header.

At 5pm Bearna take on Kilkerrin/Clonberne and afterwards Menlough are up against it in their tie with the students of NUIG. I'd expect the winners from those games to be provided by Kilkerrin/Clonberne and NUIG, assuming that NUIG can summon the majority of their Sigerson side back from their summer holidays.

Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship fixtures: Saturday, Michael Breathnachs v Annaghdown, Tuam Stadium 5.30pm; Killererin v Moycullen, Tuam Stadium 7pm; Sunday, Bearna v Kilkerrin/Clonberne, Tuam Stadium 5pm; NUIG v Menlough, Tuam Stadium 6.30pm
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on June 20, 2008, 04:20:46 PM
Good man yourself! Think we should do it this time, Nicky will start, they've gotten the kick in the arse they needed so hopefully they can get the job done. I'd be fairly confident of a win, I hope anyway! On the Micheal Keane issue, he's no worse than Lydon or Cullinane so it'd be interesting to see how he'd get on!

PS: if anybody wanted to keep an ear on the updates on Galway Bay and stick them up here it'd be mighty stuff altogther!I don't ask a lot I know! ::)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on June 21, 2008, 08:43:55 PM
Well DE, ya picked the right one to miss....match abandoned at half time due to thunder storm and massive dowpour. Killererin leading 0-10 to 0-4  :'(

Skies opened five mins before match and continued all through first half. Inside both 21's and along the sidelines were holding big closhes of water. Once the ball started to die on the sod towards end of the half the writing was on the wall. Thought it would continue though as Killererin were so far up thought they might press for second half to continue. But no complaints, it was only a matter of time before someone got hurt so fair play to Gerry Kinneavy for calling it off.

0-10 in that weather was some going....the maestro played well again. Nicky was trying his flicks in the downpour much to my disgust  >:( but he was doing ok. If only the pass wasnt a last resort for him.

Bit of a re-scheduling headache for John Jo & Co now.....

First game finished  Micheal Breathnachs 0-8 Annaghdown 0-7
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on June 21, 2008, 10:59:22 PM
I heard MandW!if the weather was that bad,and from what I heard it was unbelieveable weather for the 21st of june the right decision was probably made and now I'll be able to go to the replay,It's all worked out for the best really!nicky would want to learn he has to bend his back to get the ball the odd time,these flicks of his are all well and good on a fine day but not a day like today.fixture headache now alright,serves them right in my opinion,why did they leave it until now to replay it,the drawn match was 4weeks ago.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on June 23, 2008, 12:14:46 PM
On a non-related note, can something please be done about Ralph O'Gorman on GBFM? To say his style is appalling is a massive understatement and he keeps interrupting the match reporter. I had to turn off the radio yesterday pm rather than be able to listen to the reports in peace. Ollie Turner, please copy.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on June 24, 2008, 01:30:44 PM
Quote from: mouview on June 23, 2008, 12:14:46 PM
On a non-related note, can something please be done about Ralph O'Gorman on GBFM? To say his style is appalling is a massive understatement and he keeps interrupting the match reporter. I had to turn off the radio yesterday pm rather than be able to listen to the reports in peace. Ollie Turner, please copy.

Is Ralph O'Gorman the fella who does the sports from 8-9 on Sunday evenings? Sounds like he should be presenting a jazz show on Radio 1 or something! If its the lad im thinkin of, he's cruel hard to listen to.....i think he's trying to go down the Micheal O'Muircheartaigh story telling route and is getting it horribly wrong.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on June 24, 2008, 10:51:57 PM
Courtesy of GBFM
In news of the weekends football fixtures, the Senior Football Championship replay between Killererin and Moycullen will take place on Monday evening next in Tuam Stadium at 7.30pm.

This Sunday at 2pm there are 8 games in the Senior Football League with the 1st team at home: Cortoon v Caherlistrane, Micheal Breathnachs v Mountbellew/Moylough, Killanin v Corofin, Caltra v Kilkerrin/Clonbern, Milltown v Claregalway, St.Brendans v Menlough, Monivea/Abbey v An Cheathru Rua and Tuam Stars v Barna.

There are 5 games in the Intermediate League on Sunday. At 2pm its Dunmore v Williamstown, St.James v Carna/Cashel and Leitir Mor v St.Michaels, while at 6pm its Glenamaddy v Corofin and Caherlistrane v Annaghdown.

In the North Board Junior A football Championship on Sunday next, there are 5 games at 5pm: Tuam Stars v Athenry in Monivea, Mountbellew/Moylough v St.Brendans in Clonbern, Cortoon v Ballinasloe in Menlough, Monivea/Abbey v Portumna in Ballinasloe and Headford v Caltra in Tuam. At 6.30pm its Glynsk v Milltown in Clonbern and Claregalway v St.Gabriels in Menlough.

In the West Board Junior A championship, there are 4 games on Sunday at 6pm: Fr.Griffins/Eire Og v St.Colmans in Ardrahan, Salthill/Knocknacarra v Na Piarsiagh in Inverin, Leitir Mor v Oughterard in Rosmuc and Moycullen v Barna in Spiddal.

One game in the Junior B championship, as Killererin play Athenry on Sunday at 6.30pm in Monivea. And theres also a full round of games in the West Board Junior C football league on Friday evening at 8pm.

Thats an awful balls of a time to play the replay between Killererin & Moycullen.......... :o
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: the green man on June 24, 2008, 11:04:35 PM
Does Marty O Connelll still kick ball, these times? Played with him at school, and a real class act he was.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on June 25, 2008, 12:46:14 AM
Would it not make more sense to play the replay on Sunday instead of the league match?They'd get more of a crowd on a Sunday too.They could play the league game on Monday then if they really wanted.Strange decision!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on June 25, 2008, 11:09:36 AM
Quote from: Duine Eile on June 25, 2008, 12:46:14 AM
Would it not make more sense to play the replay on Sunday instead of the league match?They'd get more of a crowd on a Sunday too.They could play the league game on Monday then if they really wanted.Strange decision!

They will have done it to avoid a clash with the intercounty GAA games on Sunday afternoon and the Euro 2008 final Sunday evening. Perhaps as part of a double header with the Galway minors in Tuam Stadium on Sat evening would have been the better option and would get good support in for the minors too.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on June 25, 2008, 11:21:15 AM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on June 25, 2008, 11:09:36 AM
Quote from: Duine Eile on June 25, 2008, 12:46:14 AM
Would it not make more sense to play the replay on Sunday instead of the league match?They'd get more of a crowd on a Sunday too.They could play the league game on Monday then if they really wanted.Strange decision!

They will have done it to avoid a clash with the intercounty GAA games on Sunday afternoon and the Euro 2008 final Sunday evening. Perhaps as part of a double header with the Galway minors in Tuam Stadium on Sat evening would have been the better option and would get good support in for the minors too.

There are a couple of Killererin lads involved with the minors so Sat was not an option and I guess a Monday eve fixture gives them an extra day to get over any bumps and bruises.  Killererin should win this handy enough as Moycullen are down a good few players for the Summer.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on June 26, 2008, 05:51:04 PM
Quote from: the green man on June 24, 2008, 11:04:35 PM
Does Marty O Connelll still kick ball, these times? Played with him at school, and a real class act he was.

He's still playing with Salthill. Was talked about a couple of times that he might get a call-up to the Galway senior squad but it never happened as far as I know. Can't remember him even getting a run out during the FBD.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galforever on July 01, 2008, 11:44:45 AM
Who won the Kilererin match?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 01, 2008, 12:12:56 PM
Killererin won by 2points 1-12 to 13points
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 01, 2008, 01:42:41 PM
Quote from: Duine Eile on July 01, 2008, 12:12:56 PM
Killererin won by 2points 1-12 to 13points
Any chance of a match report DE?  The Killererin version will suffice  ;)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 01, 2008, 02:27:18 PM
Ya I'll give my educated opinion later on this evening,I'm out and about at the moment!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 01, 2008, 10:05:45 PM
Killererin 1-12 0-13 Moycullen

Not a classic by any means and played in terrible conditions for this time of year. We were lucky in the end, again! A good crowd turned out for a wet Monday evening. It wasn't an easy evening to try to play good football but both teams did their best. It wasn't a great performance by Killererin. Much improvement will be needed  next day out. (Against Cortoon Shamrocks, draw made a while ago) Moycullen to their credit never gave up and were fighting right to the final whistle. They kicked some very impressive points and will trouble the Caltra back line. Paul Clancy was their main man as usual but was lucky to stay on the field, didn't see his first yellow card but his high tackle on Padraic Joyce in the 2nd half certainly merited a yellow card but he only got a tick for it because the ref chickened out. Not sure who was referee but he was awful aggravating, made no allowance for the conditions at all. Alan Keane didn't get a lot to trouble him, wish he'd stay on his line when a ball comes near the goal though,that's what  the backs are for, he should mind his own line. Backs were shaky, Mitchell was shocking, plays much better at no.6, he was beaten any time Moycullen got the ball inside. Damien Fla and David Raftery were okay, will have to do better against the likes of Micheal Martin, Savo and David Warde. Hopefully Colin Forde will be fit enough to start next day out. Half backs weren't any great shakes either apart from Tom Fahy, he's going to be some footballer in years to come. My Man of the Match. His passing and ball carrying is nearly as good as Padraic Joyce's. Daniel Mannion didn't do too badly for his first big senior game but will have to improve as will Ian Reddington. Midfield was a shambles, what was the big idea of playing Tom Flynn at no 8?! Left Micheal Keane with way too much to do, we effectively had only one midfielder but yet David Hansberry was playing no 10?I really didn't understand that at all. Anyway, Tom Flynn seemed to see more ball than anyone but wasn't able to do anything with it. Again. :-\ Keane was okay, can be better though, will play better when Tom Hughes comes back from suspension. Caught some great ball in the second half, shipped a nasty knock too. Half forward line was our best line, David Hansberry, for a young lad, grabbed this game by the scruff of the neck, made some mistakes but he'll learn, was impressed by him, why he wasn't picked at midfield is a mystery, he's a horse of a young lad. Padraic was his usual class self, was the difference between the teams as usual, scored some unbelievable points and set up the goal for Nicky. James Hughes did well at no 12. Shane Hughes was abysmal at 13, completely anonymous, don't know what's happened to him, he practically won the u-21 championship on his own last year but hasn't gotten going at all this year, he's going to have to start chipping in with some scores. Nicky played fairly well, too much of the flashy stuff though, twisting and turning trying to get away from the Moycullen backs, no need for it at all, he has the speed to beat any back in Ireland if he'd leave the flashy stuff at home. Needs to  pass the ball a bit more though. Micheal Boyle was fairly quiet aswell, was replaced by Tommy Wilson eventually. Needs to do more next time out. Moycullen played fairly well also, Paul and Gearoid Clancy were their main men, there was a Higgins lad (I think) that played well also, but Lydon is not county standard. Was only average against the half a midfield we had out. Bradshaw wasn't too bad. They got some great points, they'll cause Caltra trouble I'd say. From a Killererin perspective, another performance like this and we'll have a long summer on the terraces. We need Colin Forde and Tom Hughes back, we were missing both of them and Declan Kelly (USA) yesterday and that's a lot of players for a small club team. Daniel Mannion (presumably Kelly's replacement) did ok though so once we get the other two back things should look a bit better. So anyway an average performance by Killererin but we usually get better with each game we play, hopefully anyway because another performance like that and we're gone.

Senior Championship Draw:

Killanin/Tuam Stars v Corofin
Kilkerrin Clonberne vMilltown
Killererin vCortoon Shamrocks
Moycullen/Caltra/ Mountbellew Moylough
Ml. Breathnach v NUIG
Clare Galway v An Cheathra Rua
Monivea Abbey v Salthill Knocknacarra
St. Brendan's Caherlistrane

Intermediate Championship:

St Michael's v Caherlistrane
St James v Glenamaddy
Oughterard v Corofin/Oranmore Maree
Dunmore McHales v Williamstown

All games to take place on weekend 19/20 July
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galforever on July 01, 2008, 11:36:14 PM
Quoteapart from Tom Fahy, he's going to be some footballer in years to come. My Man of the Match

He looks like a real prospect. I hope he is able to make the step up to senior (at inter county level).

Where was Bradshaw playing? Who was he marking?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 02, 2008, 12:06:29 AM
Ya he's some prospect alright, I'd say he'll make the move to senior without much hassle, he has a mature head on young shoulders, the way he played yesterday evening you'd think he was playing senior football for years, this is only his second year at it. He'd remind you of Sean Og in his prime. I'd say the best is yet to come. Bradshaw played midfield, marking Tom Flynn ( ::)) You wouldn't think he's a county player looking at him yesterday evening, I know he was out of position but he was only in and out of the game, not great. I'm surprised he wasn't moved back to mark one of the Joyces, if my club was playing a team with forwards like the Joyces and we had a player deemed good enough to play corner back at inter county level I'd want him back there, not out at midfield where it was a pure lottery at times with lads slipping and sliding around the place.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galforever on July 02, 2008, 09:07:10 AM
QuoteYa he's some prospect alright, I'd say he'll make the move to senior without much hassle, he has a mature head on young shoulders, the way he played yesterday evening you'd think he was playing senior football for years, this is only his second year at it. He'd remind you of Sean Og in his prime. I'd say the best is yet to come. Bradshaw played midfield, marking Tom Flynn ( ) You wouldn't think he's a county player looking at him yesterday evening, I know he was out of position but he was only in and out of the game, not great. I'm surprised he wasn't moved back to mark one of the Joyces, if my club was playing a team with forwards like the Joyces and we had a player deemed good enough to play corner back at inter county level I'd want him back there, not out at midfield where it was a pure lottery at times with lads slipping and sliding around the place.

doesnt bode well for Moycullen if they are playing a small lad like Bradshaw midfield. I agree, you should put your best backs on the Joyces. I would have been interested to know how Bradshaw would have done on Nicky. I'm still unsure about Bradshaws capability as a county player. Nicky would have ben a good test. Aah well, I guess I'll find out more on July 13th!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on July 02, 2008, 11:15:49 AM
Quote from: Duine Eile on July 02, 2008, 12:06:29 AM
Ya he's some prospect alright, I'd say he'll make the move to senior without much hassle, he has a mature head on young shoulders, the way he played yesterday evening you'd think he was playing senior football for years, this is only his second year at it. He'd remind you of Sean Og in his prime. I'd say the best is yet to come. Bradshaw played midfield, marking Tom Flynn ( ::)) You wouldn't think he's a county player looking at him yesterday evening, I know he was out of position but he was only in and out of the game, not great. I'm surprised he wasn't moved back to mark one of the Joyces, if my club was playing a team with forwards like the Joyces and we had a player deemed good enough to play corner back at inter county level I'd want him back there, not out at midfield where it was a pure lottery at times with lads slipping and sliding around the place.

Width of a bloody stone wall from being an Abbey man where his forebears came from. Not fair.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 02, 2008, 04:47:33 PM
Feck off mouview,he's ours and ye can't have him,ye already have Tommy Joyce,ye have enough belonging to us!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on July 03, 2008, 11:28:45 AM
We need to do like the politicians and redraw the boundaries a little bit - widen a road here, push back a bit of a fence there, divert the river elsewhere.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on July 03, 2008, 11:46:14 AM
Quote from: mouview on July 03, 2008, 11:28:45 AM
We need to do like the politicians and redraw the boundaries a little bit - widen a road here, push back a bit of a fence there, divert the river elsewhere.

Going by those methods, we could have got Derek Savage from the other end of the parish......he's a stones throw from the Killererin parish boundary. Now if we could get that arranged before the Cortoon game that would be fair handy  ;)

The "big guns" all kept apart for the next round.........if all goes as expected, we should be looking at a few serious games in the latter stages.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Sligoper on July 10, 2008, 11:21:30 AM
Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship
Team 1 Team 2 Venue Date Time Referee Comment
Killanin  Tuam Stars  Pearse Stadium 19/07/2008 17:30 Martin Gavin   
Moycullen  Caltra  Pearse Stadium 19/07/2008 19:00 Teddy Kerin   
Milltown  Kilkerrin/Clonberne  Tuam Stadium 19/07/2008 19:00 Frank Kinneen   
Michael Breathnachs  N.U.I.G  Pearse Stadium 20/07/2008 14:00 Tom Nally   
An Cheathru Rua  Claregalway  Pearse Stadium 20/07/2008 15:30 Pat McGovern   
Monivea-Abbey  Salthill-Knocknacarra  Tuam Stadium 20/07/2008 17:00 Brendan Kinneavy   
Killererin  Cortoon Shamrocks  Tuam Stadium 20/07/2008 18:30 Denis Ryder   

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galforever on July 14, 2008, 11:40:31 AM
Caltra - Moycullen could be good.

What round is this now? Cant recall Moycullen playing a back door match. But teams like Kilererin & Milltown are in there who both won their first round matches
Title: Re
Post by: Duine Eile on July 17, 2008, 11:55:06 AM
The Moycullen Caltra game is the last of the qualifiers,it was delayed because it took so long to get the Killererin Moycullen game replayed. Any thoughts on the weekend's games,some good ones in there.Our own match with Cortoon could be a cracker,to be honest I'm not as confident about this game as I was when the draw was made,Nicky is almost definitely out injured,his leg is in bits after the Mayo match from what I've heard,he's a massive loss for us.Think Tom Hughes suspension is finished though so he should be back with Micheal in midfield.Have a bad feeling about this one.Shane Hughes is going to have to start hitting a few scores now,especially with Nicky out,Padraic can't do it on his own,It's going to take a massive performance.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 20, 2008, 12:52:16 PM
Looks like Caltra are the first big casualty of this year's championship, beaten by Moycullen by 3 points yesterday evening,
Moycullen  1-9 0-8 Caltra  Bit of a shock there, Caltra aren't the force they used to be but I expected them to get past Moycullen.

Claregalway Senior Championship Results:

Killanin  0-5 0-11 Tuam Stars 
Moycullen  1-9 0-8 Caltra 
Milltown  0-11 0-7 Kilkerrin/Clonberne 

Intermediate Results:

St Michaels  0-14 1-9 Caherlistrane
St James  0-15 1-14 Glenamaddy   
Corofin  2-8 2-10 Oranmore-Maree 
Title: Re
Post by: Duine Eile on July 20, 2008, 09:23:40 PM
Cortoon 3-09 0-08 Killererin                         Words fail me,an absolute shambolic,putrid and completely inept display from Killererin,I've never seen them play as badly.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galforever on July 20, 2008, 09:58:52 PM
QuoteCortoon 3-09 0-08 Killererin                         Words fail me,an absolute shambolic,putrid and completely inept display from Killererin,I've never seen them play as badly.

Got a report? Were Padraig & Nicky playing?

Any other results?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on July 20, 2008, 11:01:16 PM
Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment   
Killererin  0-7 3-9 Cortoon Shamrocks  Tuam Stadium   
Monivea-Abbey  0-11 0-15 Salthill-Knocknacarra  Tuam Stadium   
An Cheathru Rua  1-13 2-10 Claregalway  Pearse Stadium   
Michael Breathnachs  2-11 2-16 N.U.I.G  Pearse Stadium
   
Claregalway Hotel Intermediate Football Championship
Team 1 Score Score Team 2 Venue Comment   
Williamstown  1-9 1-13 Dunmore McHales  Clonberne
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 21, 2008, 07:15:54 PM
Killererin 0-07 3-09 Cortoon

What a shambles. From start to finish.  :-\To be honest I've seen this coming all year, we were lucky against Moycullen, twice, but boy did we implode yesterday. Cortoon got off to a great start, kicked some great scores. Their first goal, not sure who scored it but he was allowed run 50 yards of the pitch and not a one laid a finger on him. Set the tone for the day really. We were beaten in all areas of the pitch. Padraic was left to do it all by himself, not for the first time this year, the rest of the forwards, bar James Hughes, looked like it was their first game all year. The backs were beaten any time the ball came past the half way line, Tom Hughes was anonymous, Micheal Keane was on his own at midfield, Tommie Joyce's big comeback ended in disaster. Basically anything that could go wrong from a Killererin point of view did go wrong.
Where I think it all went wrong:
1.Nicky being injured was a major blow for us. It left all the pressure on Padraic and because he was our only danger man Cortoon could afford to have 3 and 4 players marking him at a time, didn't matter what other Killererin forwards were left unmarked, the way they played yesterday they hadn't a notion of scoring anyway.
2.Tommie Joyce starting: Don't get me wrong now, it's great to have him back BUT, he shouldn't have started, he was so unfit and  it must have been a right kick in the teeth for the rest of the panel that trained all year only to see him get a place ahead of them and why did he start at 14?! Made no sense whatsoever. He would have made much more of an impact coming off the bench as an impact sub. Jonathan Keane coming off the bench was a welcome surprise, he would have been a much better option to start. At least he was match fit from his training with Galway Utd. Did well when he came on too, if only it was a bit earlier.
3.Tom Flynn playing corner back: what the hell does this man have to do to be dropped. Don't get me wrong, grand lad off the field but sweet mother he's had a bad season. Was brutal last time out where he started at midfield so they decide to move him to corner back?!Madness.But perversely, he saw more ball then any other lad on the field but couldn't do anything with it. They should have brought back Mitchell to no 4, put Tom Fahy no 6 and left Daniel Mannion at wing back.
4.Complete incompetence from the management: Examples-Tommie Joyce starting at 14, Tom Flynn playing corner back, keeping Jonathan Keane in reserve until the game was beyond saving, no game plan. I'd say this is the end for Stephen, Pat and John.

I'm not even going to bother giving player ratings, the only ones that played even half well were Damien Flaherty, Tom Fahy, Micheal Keane, Padraic Joyce and Jonathan Keane when he came on. Fair play to Cortoon, they tore into us in the first half and fought to the very end. Fully deserved their win. (Even though their second goal was a blatant square ball.)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on July 22, 2008, 10:07:08 AM
Agree with you DE, Killererin I thought were bound to be in trouble sometime this year. For all their great abilities to play as a team, scoring isn't their strong point, and with Nicky absent and PJ well marked (and rather lucky perhaps not to see red) this game against a strong Cortoon team was a real banana skin. The latter are useful and with Savo (in good form) and Michael Martin in the forwards are bound to be troublesome for any team remaining. Will Jonathans appearance get him into trouble with Galway Utd.? Not a good evening for the Bomb (who should possibly have been no. 6) as Monivea were beaten by Salthill in the opener.

Elsewhere, Moycullen had a good win over declining Caltra but lost Paul Clancy to a straight red who will be missing the next day v Mountbellew. They may still have enough in hand to pull through. In the other outstanding fixtures Carraroe should overcome Claregalway in the replay, favourites Corofin shuold beat Tuam and good outside bet Caherlistrane should beat St. Brendans. If the draw keeps them apart I reckon it will be a Corofin / Caherlistrane final.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galforever on July 22, 2008, 12:47:54 PM
QuoteIf the draw keeps them apart I reckon it will be a Corofin / Caherlistrane final.

Caherlistrane are a decent outside bet but really its hard to look beyond Corofin/Salthill & even NUIG. I feel we may have the whole NUIG thing from last year again. They have some good quality players there and will be hard beat.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Sligoper on July 22, 2008, 06:17:24 PM
Quote from: Galforever on July 22, 2008, 12:47:54 PM
QuoteIf the draw keeps them apart I reckon it will be a Corofin / Caherlistrane final.

Caherlistrane are a decent outside bet but really its hard to look beyond Corofin/Salthill & even NUIG. I feel we may have the whole NUIG thing from last year again. They have some good quality players there and will be hard beat.

I heard about this NUIG crack last year and to be honest i think the championship lost its credibility. Ive started to take an interest in the Galway championship as there 4 sligo lads starting the last day. The team the last day was a strong one and they were missing a few. Now either treat the team fair or don't let them play. Simple. Its not fair on anyone what happened last year.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: robertemmet on July 24, 2008, 12:27:19 PM
Do you know any good GAA/Sports bars in Salthill I could watch the GAA at the weekend?  Will they show the Qualifiers on Saturday and Ulster Final Replay on Sunday?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galforever on July 25, 2008, 08:37:44 AM
Galway Football Championship DrawsSenior Quarter Finals

Salthill-Knocknacarra    v          Cortoon Shamrocks
St Brendans or Caherlistrane V Claregalway or An Chreathru Rua
NUIG   V Milltown
Tuam Stars or Corofin V Moycullen or Mountbellew-Moylough
=============================================
Intermediate Quarter Finals

Carna Caiseal v Oughterard or Oranmore Maree
Leitir Mor V St Michaels
Clonbur v Glenamaddy
Dunmore McHales v Kilconly
=============================================
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 25, 2008, 09:08:17 AM
Quote from: robertemmet on July 24, 2008, 12:27:19 PM
Do you know any good GAA/Sports bars in Salthill I could watch the GAA at the weekend?  Will they show the Qualifiers on Saturday and Ulster Final Replay on Sunday?
Killorans will probably show both and there would normally be a few in there watching GAA matches anyway.  A lot of the other places may have the games on but you will be doing well to hear any commentary above the cackle of disinterested tourists.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 26, 2008, 12:14:29 AM
NUIG shouldn't be in the club championship, simple as that. They play as a club in the championship and as a county team in the FBD league, it's a ridiculous situation.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Sligoper on July 27, 2008, 10:54:45 AM
The situation regarding NUIG is so wrong and they now look like contenders for the championship. BUT THEY SHOULD BE TREATED FAIRLY. If the county board dont like them in the competition then dont let them in, simple as. But if they are in it, let them be treated fairly.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galforever on July 28, 2008, 02:18:33 PM
QuoteThe situation regarding NUIG is so wrong and they now look like contenders for the championship. BUT THEY SHOULD BE TREATED FAIRLY. If the county board dont like them in the competition then dont let them in, simple as. But if they are in it, let them be treated fairly.

Exactly. When they get to a semi-final is not the time to start whinging about it & to screw them over.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Sligoper on July 28, 2008, 02:44:38 PM
Quote from: Galforever on July 28, 2008, 02:18:33 PM
QuoteThe situation regarding NUIG is so wrong and they now look like contenders for the championship. BUT THEY SHOULD BE TREATED FAIRLY. If the county board dont like them in the competition then dont let them in, simple as. But if they are in it, let them be treated fairly.

Exactly. When they get to a semi-final is not the time to start whinging about it & to screw them over.

Well said. To be honest i think if they end up winning it then i could see them being kicked out. As daft as it sounds i think it could happen. By rights they have the quality to win connacht but i've a feeling, starting with the Milltown game, that things will start to go against them.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galforever on July 28, 2008, 04:48:28 PM
QuoteWell said. To be honest i think if they end up winning it then i could see them being kicked out. As daft as it sounds i think it could happen. By rights they have the quality to win connacht but i've a feeling, starting with the Milltown game, that things will start to go against them.

I think that they cannot go on to represent the county if they win it. Heard this last year. That it is similar to Kerry where the divisonal teams dont represent Kerry. For example, A Kilererin - NUIG county final. Kilererin would reprosent Galway even if they lost.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on July 28, 2008, 05:05:59 PM
Anyone got the results from the weekend?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galforever on July 28, 2008, 05:14:07 PM

QuoteAnyone got the results from the weekend?

From Galwaygaa.ie:

Moycullen  2-10 1-9 Mountbellew/Moylough 
Tuam Stars  0-8 2-12 Corofin 
St Brendans  0-8 1-14 Caherlistrane 
Claregalway  2-12 2-12 An Cheathru Rua 
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Sligoper on September 04, 2008, 10:42:51 AM
Predictions?

Has anyone the semi-final draw?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on September 06, 2008, 09:22:14 PM
Quarter Final Results
Corofin 0-13 Moycullen 0-6
Caherlistrane 2-7 Carraroe 0-7
Milltown 0-11 NUIG 0-16
Cortoon Shamrocks 0-8 Salthill Knocknacarra 0-7

Semi finals are Corofin -v- Caherlistrane & Cortoon -v- NUIG.
Most likely a double-header in Tuam next weekend.

Two poor games in the stadium this evening. The strong wind into the railway goal didnt help but Cortoon wont care. Fair play to them, delighted they took another big scalp.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on September 08, 2008, 02:51:00 PM
My tip for last year, Cortoon, and one for this year, Caherlistrane, are still going strong. The latter won't have it easy against a hungry looking Corofin in the semi' but maybe it's now or never. Then again, a Corofin - NUIG final would be a decent clash too.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on September 08, 2008, 07:48:41 PM
Caherlistrane will have a hell of a battle on their hands against Corofin.....it will be tough for them getting enough scores to win it with the quality in Corofin's backline but if they can turn it into a dour, low scoring affair they could get a result. Banjo, Rory Glynn, Connelly & Barry Lee might cause a few problems. I certainly hope they do as I have them backed since early in the year....

Cortoon beat Salthill without playing particularly well which is a good sign. Ronaldson seemed to case all the problems up fron the last day for NUIG but David Finnegan is a fine full back and he might hold him. Cortoon have the better forward line so alopt depends on how well NUIG can hold them

Both games down for Tuam Stadium with Cortoon -v- NUIG at 3.30pm and Corofin -v- Caherlistrane at 5pm

I reckon a Corofin -v- Cortoon final is on the cards
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Sligoper on September 12, 2008, 12:52:29 PM
Will NUIG get a fair go at it this year though?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on September 14, 2008, 06:15:11 PM
Cortoon beat the Students 0-14 to 1-10, no word on the other semi yet.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: magpie seanie on September 14, 2008, 06:21:04 PM
Fantastic for Cortoon Their first senior county final I believe?

Caherlistrane were 3 points up early on against Corofin. Don't know how it ended.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on September 14, 2008, 06:28:18 PM
I'd imagine it is.

Corofin 0-14 Caherlistrane 1-11, in injury time.

Hi Sligonian. *waves* ::)

It finished that way. Replay on next Saturday. Chance missed for Caherlistrane?

PS good to know that there's a station in the form of GBFM that's worse than Ocean for sports coverage. Doesn't surprise that they have the same jingles though.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on September 14, 2008, 08:17:50 PM
Delighted for Cortoon......very gutsy performance against NUIG who didnt fight as hard as Cortoon in December-like conditions. Cortoon worked very hard all through harrying and blocking and had the right man in Brian Roache to hold Ronaldson. Fiachra Breathnach and Gottsche didnt look like the relation of a county footballer. The retirement of Derek Savage from inter-county appears to have refreshed him as he was brilliant in the playmaker role and Michael Martin scored some beauties in the first half as did David Ward. First ever County Final now I think.....ya couldn't write them off now (as Ray Silke did  ::)) given the three big scalps they've taken in Killererin, Saltill & the College

Caherlistrane left it behind them....Corofin were blessed. Caherlistane did well to get back level after falling 2 behind with 5 min left but with a biit of cuteness they could have took it at the end. Can't understand how Brendan Murphy hasnt got a go with the county panel......theres very few midfielders in the county that are as good as him. Corofin backs resorted to alot of niggly shite. Corofin were poor but are unlikely to be as bad the next day....id fancy them to take it by 2/3 points
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on September 15, 2008, 11:27:28 AM
Quote from: MaroonAndWhite on September 14, 2008, 08:17:50 PM
Delighted for Cortoon......very gutsy performance against NUIG who didnt fight as hard as Cortoon in December-like conditions. Cortoon worked very hard all through harrying and blocking and had the right man in Brian Roache to hold Ronaldson. Fiachra Breathnach and Gottsche didnt look like the relation of a county footballer. The retirement of Derek Savage from inter-county appears to have refreshed him as he was brilliant in the playmaker role and Michael Martin scored some beauties in the first half as did David Ward. First ever County Final now I think.....ya couldn't write them off now (as Ray Silke did  ::)) given the three big scalps they've taken in Killererin, Saltill & the College


Regrettably Breathnach has never looked like a county footballer, only Sammon cannot see this it seems. Savo' shuold have been brought back into the county panel for the Kerry game following his display v Killererin 6 weeks ago or so - his recent form has confirmed this. Caher' shouldn't be written off yet, the 'novelty' and 'fear' of playing in a semi' will be worn off for the replay and they have more scope to improve than Corofin.

On the league front, relegation beckons for Monivea/Abbey (grrrr..); they prop up the table on 2 points with 2 games remaining. Luck has not been friendly to them this year, they've lost 4 games by a point when denied results by struck uprights, narrow wides, bad ref. calls, soft goals conceded etc.  Shows how competitive and close the league is. Menlough look favourites for the drop also while Claregalway may get sucked into it too.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on September 16, 2008, 09:10:36 PM
Wouldn't agree that Caherlistrane have more scope for improvement than the other shower  >:( ......Corofin definitely can get better.....their over-dependance on O'Donovan on the day was remarkable. Kieran Comer was just back from injury so the half hour he got will bring him on a good bit. Trevor Burke is some man - jesus he must be 40 and he's still flyin but he wont contribute scores anymore. Caherlistrane forwards had a decent day.....Eric Monaghan in particular caused alot of problems and Id expect that he will be much better shackled than the last day. They have an edge on pace on Corofins backs but I think Corofin will smother them on Sat evening. Caherlistrane need Clive Monaghan to get into it in a big way....he was nearly anonymous the last day which you'd not expect from one of your county men. Eery man i blue and white at 110%.....

But I hope im wrong and come County Final night im suppin pints in the Cortoon Inn or Queally's........
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on September 17, 2008, 11:06:59 AM
And therein lies Corofin's constant weakness down the years - bad forwards. Over reliance on O'Donovan and Comer, who is hot and cold. When you see the likes of Trevor Burke and Aidan Donnellan, great club servants for sure, still playing at senior level you wonder do Corofin really have the depth of players that you are led to believe they have. Still maintain Caher' have a great chance.

The hurling c'ship resumes this weekend also with a few tasty clashes, e.g. Portumna v Cashel', Ardrahan v Clarinbridge. These are clashing with the AI final on Sunday, mores the pity.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 17, 2008, 02:53:55 PM
Quote from: mouview on September 17, 2008, 11:06:59 AM
And therein lies Corofin's constant weakness down the years - bad forwards. Over reliance on O'Donovan and Comer, who is hot and cold. When you see the likes of Trevor Burke and Aidan Donnellan, great club servants for sure, still playing at senior level you wonder do Corofin really have the depth of players that you are led to believe they have. Still maintain Caher' have a great chance.

The hurling c'ship resumes this weekend also with a few tasty clashes, e.g. Portumna v Cashel', Ardrahan v Clarinbridge. These are clashing with the AI final on Sunday, mores the pity.

Yeah Corofin have been let down over the past decade by their inability to produce at least one top class forward. At the same time they have a production line of good defenders but no go to man up front.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on September 17, 2008, 04:25:11 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on September 17, 2008, 02:53:55 PM
Quote from: mouview on September 17, 2008, 11:06:59 AM
And therein lies Corofin's constant weakness down the years - bad forwards. Over reliance on O'Donovan and Comer, who is hot and cold. When you see the likes of Trevor Burke and Aidan Donnellan, great club servants for sure, still playing at senior level you wonder do Corofin really have the depth of players that you are led to believe they have. Still maintain Caher' have a great chance.

The hurling c'ship resumes this weekend also with a few tasty clashes, e.g. Portumna v Cashel', Ardrahan v Clarinbridge. These are clashing with the AI final on Sunday, mores the pity.

Yeah Corofin have been let down over the past decade by their inability to produce at least one top class forward. At the same time they have a production line of good defenders but no go to man up front.

My leaning towards Corofin is solely based on the fact that I can see their backs being alot tighter than last Sunday. Their defence is good enough to strangle the game on Caher'. I agree that their forwards are the achilles heel alright....Tomas Costello and a few of these lads never progressed from U21 at all. Id say Corofin are longing for the days of Derek Reilly, Shane Conlisk & Co in '98. But as I said, I fancy them to sneak it  :'(
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 22, 2008, 04:48:30 PM
Corofin edged out Caherlistrane by a point in the replay.

Pity was hoping for two new teams contesting the final. Would have been a novel pairing.

Corofin v Cortoon Shamrocks it is then.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 02, 2008, 09:09:13 PM
Corofin can stop a happy ending to Cortoon's fairytale
Galway Advertiser, October 02, 2008.


Giant-killers Cortoon Shamrocks are just one step from their first county title and a successful end to their fairytale championship when they face favourites Corofin in Sunday's Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championhip final at Pearse Stadium (1.30pm).

Apart from dyed-in-the-wool Corofin supporters, the rest of the county would love to see Cortoon win their first senior title. Their run to the final has been fairytale stuff. They have seen off Killererin, Annaghdown, Salthill, and NUIG as if they were old hands at sitting in on the top table of club football in the county. Theirs has been a remarkable step-up in class for a club that only came up to senior in 2003. And now they are only 60 minutes from being crowned the best senior club in the county. That's serious progression.

There are many reasons for the rapid advancement. Most notably young talent like David Finnegan, Donal O' Neill, and Michael Martin have stepped up and taken on leadership roles in the team. Likewise the decision of former All-Star and club captain Derek Savage to focus exclusively on the club this season has helped them to establish a consistent pattern of play and gather considerable momentum going into this final. Savage's work-rate on the field of play and his experience, leadership, and self-belief have made him a wonderful role model for the younger members of the squad. Savage is a model pro who has always maximised his ability and he has been a massive factor in Cortoon reaching this stage. Another part of their jigsaw was the appointment of Dublin native Barry Downey as club manager. Downey had recently relocated to Cortoon and his was an inspired choice. He oozes modesty, despite possessing a massive knowledge of football and tactical awareness. Not unlike Mickey Harte he deflects praise from himself and instead is wholesome in his praise for the commitment and honesty shown by his panel of players for the cause.

"I offered a different voice coming in last March and it suited the lads this year. They have been magnificent and have done anything that has been asked of them. Every player on the panel has a terrific attitude and their work-rate both on and off the field makes them a joy to be involved with." Downey is the first to admit that his side have been underdogs all year and will again be this Sunday. "It is a great way to be and everyone knows about Corofin. They are a club that would be nationally recognised and they deserve to be favourites based on their successes in the past two decades. However we are here on merit and a final is there to be won. We are under no pressure and very few expect us to beat Corofin. The pressure is on them to perform and collect another county title. There is no pressure on us."

However he knows there are no guarantees about getting back to a county final anytime soon and he wants to make this opportunity count. "Some will feel it has been a great achievement by us to get to the final, but we have not got to this final the easy way and now that we are here, we want to win it."

While most commentators have been raving on about the Cortoon attack, Downey has a special word for his defenders. "Guys like Brian Gilmore, Brian Roche, John Martin, Donal O' Neill and David Finnegan have been outstanding all season and they held teams like Killererin and Salthll to just seven points. We have some tremendous forwards, but our defending is something we are very proud of and we know that it will have to stay at the top level next Sunday afternoon if we are to collect any silverware."

Corofin selector Eddie Steede, who famously kicked 0-7 of a total of nine points for his club in the county final of 1997 against Dunmore, knows the challenge his side faces. "Cortoon have been very impressive in all their games to date. You only have to look at the calibre of the teams they have beaten to get to the final. They have had the toughest side of the draw getting to the final and we will be treating them with the utmost respect. We know that it will take a top class performance from us to beat them." Steede, who along with Pat Curley, Brian Silke, and Ger Keane, make up Jimmy Sice's backroom team, has some genuine concerns about this tie; "We have been very sluggish in all our games and we need to start a lot better than we have been doing. We have been working on that, however it is something we need to get right for this weekend. If we let Cortoon get a lead up, they will be extremely difficult to rein in. "Up front we need more composure from our forwards and they will have to be at the top of their game to get much from Cortoon's backs who are tenacious and defend in numbers. Unless we work like demons all over the field, we will find ourselves in big trouble. A final at any level is never easily won and unless we improve on the performances we have delivered to get here, we will not be county champions. It's that simple."

Corofin do have some injury woes. Michael Comer twigged his hamstring against Caherlistrane and he and Kieran Fitzgerald are still on the physio table.

A victory for Cortoon would not be a major shock and at almost 2/1 they represent good value. The key man that Corofin must stop is Derek Savage. He is Cortoon's talisman, and if he was nullified, then the balance would swing massively to Corofin. However stopping Savo is no easy task. Corofin will relish playing in Pearse stadium and the mobility of Alan Burke, Joe Canney, Gary Sice, Kieran McGrath, and Greg Higgins if they open their shoulders for the hour may be the deciding factor. It will be a dogfight and Corofin will need to play a lot better than they have so far this season to collect.

They will have to be much more clinical up front then they were against Caherlistrane. However their fluid running game should cause Cortoon a lot of problems, and if a few of their forwards show some genuine leadership, guile, and keep the wide count down, I would expect them to annex their ninth county title since 1991.

The county senior football final is live on TG4 this Sunday. Coverage starts at 3pm.


The centrepiece of the Galway football season is this Sunday. Being an old romantic, id love to see Cortoon take Frank Fox home. It will be a tough task but im certainly not writing them off....as mentioned above, they have held better forward lines than Corofin's scoreless. On the flip side, the Cortoon forwards have not met the calibre of this Corofin backline. It will be a real test of the mettle of the likes of David Warde and Micheal Martin and how they deal with the attention of Mike Comer, Damien Burke & Co. Midfield will be a bit of a stalemate....Cortoon have the power advantage in this area while Corofin would have the edge in mobility.
A Cortoon win would be good for football in the county...one club winning 9 of the last 18 conty finals cannot be good. Not Corofin's fault but we need more clubs competing at a higher standard
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on October 03, 2008, 10:06:56 AM
Bit late, but what did  ye do to celebrate the 10th anniversary last weekend? Tell me at least that you pulled out and watched 'A Year Til Sunday' again...
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 04, 2008, 03:13:40 AM
Best of luck to both teams this weekend but my heart is with Cortoon.

Corofin will be back for plenty more finals. The Shamrocks may be not. Would be nice to see Savo win a county title.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 05, 2008, 07:53:49 PM
Disappointing final today....maybe it was never going to be pretty with the amount of rain yesterday, a relatively heavy pitch and a local rivalry thrown in for good measure.

Corofin won without playing well.....story of their year so far some would say. As I suspected, the Cortoon backs played very well (a serious full back line) but their forwards could not make serious in-roads against the Corofin back six. You would have thought if Cortoon kept Corofin below the ten points they might be able to scrape it but it was not to be. They won a good bit of ball but once they got it Corofin did great job in crowding them out and Cortoon ran into alot of cul de sacs. Most importantly for Corofin, Mike Comer did a great job on Derek Savage and was named MOTM.

Confratulations to Trevor Burke in particular....medal no 9 today

On a sour note, it was dsappointing to see some of the players continually mouthin at the ref and questioning every decision....one team was particularly bad. Anyone that was there will know which team that was.

Good luck to Corofin in Connacht but they will need a big improvement to have an impact
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: western exile on October 05, 2008, 10:46:28 PM
MaroonAndWhite has summed up the game very well.  A very poor standard of football for a county final. And I don't think the weather can be blamed as it was the warmest and calmest October afternoon in living memory.  After we left Pearce Stadium we went to the Sportsgrounds where Connacht beat Leinster in the Celtic League. I never thought I would see the day where a rugby game was more entertaining than a Gaelic Football game, but that was the case today  ???

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 05, 2008, 11:48:05 PM
Yeah a pretty poor county final alright on a perfect day for football.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 06, 2008, 09:56:34 AM
Galway GAA All-Stars are nominated on-line on www.galwaygaa.ie and theres an opportunity to vote on the team for anyone interested
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Red Hurley on October 12, 2008, 05:41:02 PM
Any result from Portumna and Liam Mellows today ?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Owenmoresider on October 12, 2008, 06:00:07 PM
Portumna won, don't know the score.

St. Michael's won the Intermediate football final by a point.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Red Hurley on October 12, 2008, 06:09:09 PM
Good man, get the score later
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on October 13, 2008, 11:52:04 AM
Portumna won rather handily; Mellows started brightly but had three wides in a row. In their first attack Port' opened up the Mellows defence and scored a goal. Even at this stage it was pretty much gameover. Both Damien Hayes and JC were supposedly carrying knocks coming into the game but the former had a very good first half while the latter , even though like his teammates playing in third gear, was, well, Joe Cooney++. Port' are arguably stronger than ever this year and it will take a monumental effort from Gort (hopefully) or Loughrea to stop them; that semi' is next Sunday.

The real fireworks may come tonight when Gerlock will find out his fate. It wasn't looking too good for him over the last few weeks but according to McIntyre in the Tribune, he has made a comeback in recent days. Interesting times immediately ahead I'd say.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 13, 2008, 12:18:46 PM
Quote from: mouview on October 13, 2008, 11:52:04 AM
Portumna won rather handily; Mellows started brightly but had three wides in a row. In their first attack Port' opened up the Mellows defence and scored a goal. Even at this stage it was pretty much gameover. Both Damien Hayes and JC were supposedly carrying knocks coming into the game but the former had a very good first half while the latter , even though like his teammates playing in third gear, was, well, Joe Cooney++. Port' are arguably stronger than ever this year and it will take a monumental effort from Gort (hopefully) or Loughrea to stop them; that semi' is next Sunday.

The real fireworks may come tonight when Gerlock will find out his fate. It wasn't looking too good for him over the last few weeks but according to McIntyre in the Tribune, he has made a comeback in recent days. Interesting times immediately ahead I'd say.

Who would be more likely to get the job if Gerlock falls? Heverin or Bond? Id imagine Heverin given Portumna's achievements in the last few years and Bonds inter-county inactivity since the late 90's. Or will Cooney, Coleman & Mahon swing it for Bond?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on October 13, 2008, 05:46:17 PM
Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship Dream Team: Phillip Skelly (Caherlistrane); Kieran McGrath (Corofin), David Finnegan (Cortoon), Brian Roche (Cortoon); Michael Comer (Corofin),  Damien Burke (Corofin), Stephen Drake (NUIG); Greg Higgins (Corofin), Gareth Bradshaw (Moycullen); Derek Savage (Cortoon), Cormac Bane (Caherlistrane), Alan Burke (Corofin); Eric Monahan (Caherlistrane), Michael Martyn (Cortoon), Alan O'Donovan (Corofin).

Claregalway Hotel Galway Intermediate Football Championship Dream Team: Barry Conneely (Glenamaddy); Aidan Potter (Glenamaddy), Alan Glynn (St Michael's), Damian O'Reilly (Oughterard); Niall Coyne (Carna/Caiseal), Peter Ruane (St Michael's), Kevin Brady (Kilconly); Eddie Hoare (St Michael's), Aidan Geraghty  (Glenamaddy); Paul Conroy (St James'), Greg Rogan (St Michael's), Frank Daly (St Michael's); Michael Molloy (Glenamaddy), Shay Walsh (Glenamaddy), Martin Coady (Oughterard).

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on January 07, 2009, 05:44:36 PM
Christ lads.....bad form that theres no post on here for three months but the hibernation is over and my Sundays are back to normal now  ;D.

Decent start against Sligo last Sat night I believe, especially given the understrength team (defence aside) we had available. On a positive note, plenty of young lads on display (a large no of the AI winning minor team involved in the panel). Jonathan Ryan played very well apparently (0-4), with Damien O'Reilly and Joe Joe Greaney making their senior bow. Anyone know anything of Martin Coady....wouldnt have encountered him....Ballygar is he?? Also, on GalwayGaa.com, a chap by the name of Colman Hands was listed.....again, anyone know the lad?? Even if these lads dont see the light of day later in the summer, it will do them good going forward.

Galway -- P Doherty; D Finnegan, F Hanley, D Meehan; N Coyne, D Blake, D Mullahy; G O'Donnell, T Hughes; M Lydon, J Bergin, C Bane; J Ryan, N Joyce, M Coady. Subs: JJ Greaney for Hughes (36), D O'Reilly for Mullahy (yellow card, 44).

Onwards to this Sunday anyway......v Leitrim in Ballinasloe a 2pm. Cant say im delighted by the choice of pitch.....Ballinasloe's a hole.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on January 07, 2009, 10:25:31 PM
Hands is from Oranmore, Coady Oughterard AFAIK. As you say, good to see some new players being drafted in. At the risk of being churlish though, neither Ryan in '07 or Greaney last year impressed me awfully, I hope Sammon isn't going to keep picking favourites (a-la Breathnach) rather than players of ability. On the credit side, Joe Bergin showed up fairly well apparently as did the boy Nicky. Paul Conroy also had a good outing for GMIT on Sunday (though Michael Martin did not). The former, probably with Joe, should now be first choice for midfield this year.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on January 08, 2009, 12:42:11 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 07, 2009, 10:25:31 PM
Hands is from Oranmore, Coady Oughterard AFAIK. As you say, good to see some new players being drafted in. At the risk of being churlish though, neither Ryan in '07 or Greaney last year impressed me awfully, I hope Sammon isn't going to keep picking favourites (a-la Breathnach) rather than players of ability. On the credit side, Joe Bergin showed up fairly well apparently as did the boy Nicky. Paul Conroy also had a good outing for GMIT on Sunday (though Michael Martin did not). The former, probably with Joe, should now be first choice for midfield this year.

That would explain it....not too familiar with the intermediate grade. Coady popped over 2 pts as well.

Ryan struck me as a lad that wasn't particularly confident in his minor years so a few games in a senior shirt will surely help him in that regard as will a debut where he scored 4 pts. Hes a nice tidy ball player. Greaney can be hit and miss but again hes only young and the confidence he will get from playing in the company of some ofthe more senior players will no doubt help him....plus he has a bit of height which would be beneficial around half forward line. As I said, its getting the some exposure which cant be a bad thing.

Bradshaw apparently had a blinder for the College v Mayo on Sunday at midfied. Mayo lads saying he ruled the roost although not against a first string Mayo midfield......would he be a realisic option to partner Joe in the middle yet? Id prefer to keep Conroy wing forward for another year or two if we could
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on January 08, 2009, 03:39:58 PM
Bradshaw at midfield an option perhaps - more likely at wing-back 'd say. Don't think we can afford not to have Conroy at midfield now - better option by far than Coleman or Big Barry.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on January 08, 2009, 03:51:29 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 08, 2009, 03:39:58 PM
Bradshaw at midfield an option perhaps - more likely at wing-back 'd say. Don't think we can afford not to have Conroy at midfield now - better option by far than Coleman or Big Barry.
I'd have to agree with you there.  All being fit and well it would probably be a HB line of Sice/Coyne, Blake & Bradshaw with Conroy & Bergin in the middle.  Bradshaw is too good a footballer to be hemmed in at corner back.  Also good to see some of the 07 minors getting a run.  That seemed to be a fairly talented bunch at minor level so it will be interesting to see how many of them can cut it at senior.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MaroonAndWhite on January 08, 2009, 10:10:24 PM
I think longer term Conroy is the answer midfield.....just not sure that hes physical enough for it yet. Think another year or two around the wings would benefit him and give him time to bulk up. I can see Salmon playin Cullinane (if fit) with Bergin to start with as they had little or no time to form a partnership last year before Joe got injured against Mayo in the league. Cullinane, however unlikely, has to cop himself on or his indiscpline is a liability.

Bradshaw is definitely too good for the full back line alright......we have enough options for the corners anyway.

Do ye think there wold be any merit in playin Sice at wing forward as he does for Corofin......he's fairly accurate and can take a score. He'd be a good man scavenging for breaks round the middle too
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Joxer on January 09, 2009, 09:24:22 AM
Having watched Gary Sice a good few times now,  I think he a player thatcould do damage this year for Galway if his club form is anything to go by.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on January 20, 2009, 03:14:25 PM
Quote from: mouview on January 07, 2009, 10:25:31 PM
Hands is from Oranmore, Coady Oughterard AFAIK. As you say, good to see some new players being drafted in. At the risk of being churlish though, neither Ryan in '07 or Greaney last year impressed me awfully, I hope Sammon isn't going to keep picking favourites (a-la Breathnach) rather than players of ability.

Sometimes though lads that are not stars at underage can improve remarkably as they get older while underage stars can often stagnate or even go backwards. Jonathan Ryan was not one of the stand-out players on the AI winning minor team but maybe he falls into the former category along with Martin Coady. Wasn't Coady a sub on that team?

Anyway anyone have any idea how Tom Hughes and Gary O'Donnell got on in midfield during the FBD games? I see Coleman is going to miss most of the league campaign due to work in Dublin as well.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on January 21, 2009, 04:20:21 PM
Hughes played (briefly) last Friday evening v GMIT in Loughgeorge before being subbed. O'Donnel came on as a sub (any truth in the rumour he's joining Tuam Stars?) Neither are anything other than moderate squad players to be honest. Coleman, loath though I am to criticise any of them, isn't always consistent either, especially in terms of distrubution.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Zulu on January 21, 2009, 07:49:14 PM
Lads is there any sign of Reddington making the senior set up, i thought he was one of the outstanding players from the All Ireland winning team, yet I never hear his name mentioned?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on January 21, 2009, 08:32:11 PM
Quote from: Zulu on January 21, 2009, 07:49:14 PM
Lads is there any sign of Reddington making the senior set up, i thought he was one of the outstanding players from the All Ireland winning team, yet I never hear his name mentioned?

Don't think he's been involved yet. Early days for him mind although there's a few of that minor team that have been playing during the FBD (Ryan, O'Reilly, Greaney and Coady who I think was a sub on that minor team) and obviously Paul Conroy already made the breakthrough last year. Michael Martyn is another but he's playing for GMIT along with Conroy in the FBD.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Zulu on January 22, 2009, 08:12:17 AM
Yeah I know he is still very young and he isn't the biggest lad in the world so it might take him a bit longer to make the step up to senior but I thought of all the players from that minor team he seemed to have the class to make a big impact at senior level. If himself, Conroy and Martyn are at GMIT they should have a half decent Sigerson team this year.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: dodo on January 22, 2009, 06:00:25 PM
GMIT have been taking big beatings in the FBD, I wouldn't be backing them to do much in the Sigerson this year.


Sligo 5-13
GMIT 1-9


Galway 2-16
GMIT   0-5
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on January 22, 2009, 08:12:13 PM
Beat Leitrim, albeit by a last minute free. Really missed the boat last year when they led Garda by 2 points in the last minute of the extra-time semi-final only for the latter to work the ball the entire length of the field to score a sickening goal.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on January 26, 2009, 09:57:42 PM
Any news on the club scene lads? Gerry Daly has taken the reins in Killererin for this year, his second time in the hotseat. Rumour has it his trainer is going to be Tomas Mannion,don't know how true that is but he'd be a great addition if it is. Hopefully we'll have a better year than last year, wouldn't be hard. Big question is, will Tommie Joyce be back in the panel this year.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on February 04, 2009, 07:11:53 PM
DE any news on Nicky's injury?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on February 04, 2009, 07:25:22 PM
Haven't heard anything GBB. Haven't seen him around all week either so I don't know. Maroon and White might have some news from the Gap?! The fact he was stretchered off doesn't look good. Both Padraic and Liam Sammon were fairly irate about he way it happened though, supposedly he was kicked across the back of the legs (on more than one occasion) and taken out of it. Wasn't at the game myself so don't really know what happened.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on February 05, 2009, 12:21:20 PM
Nicky Joyce is a doubt for Galway's Division One NFL clash with Dublin in Salthill on February 15.

The attacker, who lifted the FBD league trophy as team captain last month, was stretchered off the pitch at Mullingar on Sunday last following an off-the-ball incident.

He is waiting for results from tests carried out on a knee injury and is unlikely to get the green light for the visit of the Dubs.

Tribe boss Liam Sammon is hoping there is no long-term damage:

"His knee swelled up on Monday and he went for a scan on Tuesday, so we will have to wait and see the extent of the damage. At this stage, he would have to be rated doubtful for the Dublin game."

Definitely out is midfielder Barry Cullinane who received a straight red card last time out for a foul on Dessie Dolan.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on February 12, 2009, 09:39:04 AM
Galway Club Championships Draws 2009
       
Senior Championship    
       
Glenamaddy v  Killanin   
St Michaels  v  Caherlistrane   
Maigh Cuilinn  v  Bearna   
Kilkerrin Clonberne  v   Mountbellew Moylough   
Ml Breathnach  v   Corofin   
St Brendans  v   An Chreathrua Rua   
Claregalway  v   Milltown   
Caltra  v   Cortoon Shamrocks   
Salthill Knocknacarra  v  Killererin   
Tuam Stars  v   Annaghdown   

Intermediate   

Clifden  v   St Kerrills   
Corofin  v   Dunmore McHales   
Oughterard  v   Williamstown   
Caherlistrane  v   St James   
Carna Caiseal  v   Oranmore  Maree   
Athenry   v   Monivea   
Menlough  v   Leitir Mor   
An Fhairche  v   Kilconly   

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on February 12, 2009, 03:16:18 PM
Things domestically are different this year because there's only promotion from Intermediate through the championship (and only one going up) and only one coming down from Senior (through the league). Thus the Intermediate league is largely meaningless, save you can get relegated from it to Junior. Pressure in the Intermediate c'ship will now be doubled. Practically all the Intermediate clubs and many of the Senior ones spoke out against this at the convention at Loughgeorge recently, correctly pointing out that the existing system was extremely competitive. However they were informed by the top table that the system as it was, was in breach of GAA rules and that it would take a motion brought before congress to change this. (Galway had being getting away with it for years by requesting permission from Croke Park annually to keep the status quo in place. At a later meeting between representatives from all grades a system was proposed to run off the Inter. c'ship on a league basis; however they were then informed that to do so would require a motion being brought before the annual convention. Thus, the Inter. league will be a dead duck by and large in 2009 (but hopefully not beyond). What a balls-up!

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on February 12, 2009, 07:10:51 PM
Quote from: mouview on February 12, 2009, 03:16:18 PM
Things domestically are different this year because there's only promotion from Intermediate through the championship (and only one going up) and only one coming down from Senior (through the league). Thus the Intermediate league is largely meaningless, save you can get relegated from it to Junior. Pressure in the Intermediate c'ship will now be doubled. Practically all the Intermediate clubs and many of the Senior ones spoke out against this at the convention at Loughgeorge recently, correctly pointing out that the existing system was extremely competitive. However they were informed by the top table that the system as it was, was in breach of GAA rules and that it would take a motion brought before congress to change this. (Galway had being getting away with it for years by requesting permission from Croke Park annually to keep the status quo in place. At a later meeting between representatives from all grades a system was proposed to run off the Inter. c'ship on a league basis; however they were then informed that to do so would require a motion being brought before the annual convention. Thus, the Inter. league will be a dead duck by and large in 2009 (but hopefully not beyond). What a balls-up!

Same with junior going up to intermediate isn't it? So it looks like the intermediate and junior leagues will be pretty meaningless this year and it will be teams just going through the motions. That's not a good recipe for improving playing standards. Hopefully they sort it out for next year.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on February 12, 2009, 07:12:49 PM
Quote from: GaillimhIarthair on February 12, 2009, 09:39:04 AM
Galway Club Championships Draws 2009
       
Senior Championship    
       
Glenamaddy v  Killanin   
St Michaels  v  Caherlistrane   
Maigh Cuilinn  v  Bearna   
Kilkerrin Clonberne  v   Mountbellew Moylough   
Ml Breathnach  v   Corofin   
St Brendans  v   An Chreathrua Rua   
Claregalway  v   Milltown   
Caltra  v   Cortoon Shamrocks   
Salthill Knocknacarra  v  Killererin 
 
Tuam Stars  v   Annaghdown   

Some tasty ties. Especially those two.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Oraisteach on February 14, 2009, 03:29:40 PM
Any of you Galway boys know when the St. Michael's game starts or on what day?  Is it on Galway Bay FM?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on May 31, 2009, 08:48:18 PM
Salthill-Knocknacarra   1-12   2-8   Killererin   (Feck it. >:()   
   
Kilkerrin/Clonberne   0-11   1-13   Mountbellew/Moylough      
   
Glenamaddy   0-11   0-10   Killanin   
      
Moycullen   2-10   1-8   Barna

Michael Breathnachs   1-13   0-10   Corofin   
      
St Michaels   1-8   1-10   Caherlistrane      

Claregalway   2-7   1-14   Milltown   

Ballygar   2-7   2-12   An Cheathru Rua      
   
Caltra   0-10   1-6   Cortoon Shamrocks

Tuam beat Annaghdown after ET also, don't have the score. Only one big shock really, Corofin going down to Ml Breathnachs. Anybody at the Killererin Salthill game, didn't make this one. Shameful I know!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mckieran on June 02, 2009, 01:05:50 PM
QuoteMichael Breathnachs   1-13   0-10   Corofin   

I wonder is it time for Ray Silke to re-evaluate his Galway 15 (4 Corofin backs  ???).

Could Caherlistrane be the team to make the breakthrough to a final this year, like Cortoon & Milltown in the last 2 years
Title: Back door draws made this evening:
Post by: Duine Eile on June 02, 2009, 11:20:07 PM
Senior Draw

Killererin v St Michaels

Killanin v Bearna

Claregalway v N.U.I.G

Kilkerrin Clonberne v St Brendans

Cortoon Shamrocks v Annaghdown

Bye Corofin 

Intermediate Winners Draw

St Kerrills v Winners of Menlough or Leitir Mor

Kilconly v St James

Monivea Abbey v Winners of Carna Caiseal or Oranmore Maree

Dunmore McHales v Oughterard

Intermediate Losers Draw

Athenry v Corofin

Williamstown v Clifden

Caherlistrane v Losers of Menlough or Leitir Mor

An Fhairche v Losers of Carna Caiseal or Oranmore Maree
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Farrandeelin on June 03, 2009, 01:33:28 PM
Christ, DE, you have missed one championship game that Kilererin are in. Don't beat yourself up over it!!! ;D The leagues and Championships are seperate entities in Mayo for a few years now.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on June 07, 2009, 03:22:09 AM
Any substance to the rumours that Nicky Joyce has been kicked off the Galway panel lads or is it just hopefully wild rumour?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on June 07, 2009, 11:59:54 AM
May well be true if what I heard last week is true. Nothing to do with football so don't want to say anything until I hear for definite.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on June 09, 2009, 07:00:23 PM
Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship

St Brendans   Kilkerrin/Clonberne   Menlough   13/06/2009   15:00   B. Kinneavy      

St Michaels   Killererin   Tuam Stadium   13/06/2009   19:00   G. Kinneavy   
   
Claregalway   N.U.I.G   Pearse Stadium   14/06/2009   15:00   F. Kinneen      

Killanin   Barna   Pearse Stadium   14/06/2009   16:45   V. Judge      

Cortoon Shamrocks   Annaghdown   Tuam Stadium   14/06/2009   19:00   M. McGearailt   
   
Claregalway Hotel Intermediate Football Championship

St James   Kilconly   Tuam Stadium   13/06/2009   15:30   P. McGovern
      
Athenry   Corofin   Tuam Stadium   13/06/2009   17:15   G. Moore      

Carna Cashel   Oranmore-Maree    Pearse Stadium   13/06/2009   17:30   T. Keating   
   
Williamstown   Clifden   Clonbur   13/06/2009   17:30   F. Walsh      

Lettermore   Menlough   Pearse Stadium   13/06/2009   19:15   A. Carr   
   
Dunmore McHales   Oughterard   Clonbur   13/06/2009   19:15   T. Nally      
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on July 05, 2009, 04:33:01 PM
Senior

Tuam Stars    1-13   0-14   Michael Breathnachs    
Caherlistrane    0-11   0-13   Mountbellew/Moylough       
Barna    1-6   0-12   Annaghdown    
Caltra    2-10   0-10   Claregalway

Intermediate

Dunmore McHales    1-10   1-7   Athenry          
Oranmore-Maree    2-12   0-5   Clonbur       
St James    2-16   0-6   Williamstown
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on July 05, 2009, 09:20:31 PM
Senior

Salthill-Knocknacarra    0-11   0-9   Milltown          
St Brendans    1-10   0-12   Glenamaddy          
Corofin    0-14   2-5   An Cheathru Rua    
Moycullen    1-10   0-14   Killererin

Last 8 then are:

Tuam Stars
Mountbellew/Moylough
Annaghdown
Caltra
Salthill-Knocknacarra
St Brendan's
Corofin
Killererin
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 05, 2009, 09:58:35 PM
Bar Salthill the last 8 is made up of north Galway teams, hasn't happened in years. Milltown Salthill match was great craic altogether from what I've heard, 5 players sent off! :o 3 for S K and 3 for MT. We were awful lucky not to be caught at the end by Moycullen. We were flying for the first half and went in 5points up at half time. Things started getting sloppy after the restart and Moycullen upped their game considerably. Nicky Joyce conceded a penalty which Gareth Bradshaw scored bringing them level but Killererin pulled away again, just about holding onto win by a point. Nicky Joyce played like a man possessed and was obviously laying down a marker,scored 5 points, all from play I think and was involved in everything from he full back line to the full forward line, he even lined out at midfield alongside Hansberry for the 2nd half, James Hughes came in for Micheal Keane who didn't start because of injury, played well and scored 4 points, Padraic Joyce was in fine fettle too scoring 3 points. All in all a good win but we will have to play better in the quarter finals, hopefully Micheal Keane will be back by then, our options at midfield are fairly limited with Tom Hughes in America. The draw is on Tuesday week and the games themselves won't be played until August.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mckieran on July 06, 2009, 10:28:51 AM
QuoteBar Salthill the last 8 is made up of north Galway teams, hasn't happened in years. Milltown Salthill match was great craic altogether from what I've heard, 5 players sent off!  3 for S K and 3 for MT

3 from Salthill & 2 from Milltown.

Went into these matches in Tuam and have to say I got value for money. 2 very entertaining matches, particularly the second one where Salthill really had to grind out a win.

I was campaigning for Mullahy to get a start against Mayo in the Connacht final thread. I am less convinced after watching him at the weekend. Then again, Armstrong wasn't brilliant either. Diarmuid Blake was exceptional though, a really class footballer. Seamie Crowe was lively for Salthill too. It was a real "championship" match though, both sides really giving it their all, very enjoyable
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaelicGames.In on July 10, 2009, 09:59:11 AM
Hi there,
I'm trying to put together a list of all the recent Galway footballers and their clubs. Can any one help by adding in the first names and the clubs?
(Please can you keep an eye out for players with the same first initals eg P Canavan could either of the Tyrone footballers so dont just change it to Peter or Pascal - could you just add a note to say that)

M   Comer   
R   Silke   
J   Divilly   
S_Óg   de Paor   
M   Duggan   
P   Clancy   
S   Walsh   
L   Colleran   
D   Savage   
J   Donnellan   
C   Donnellan   
A   Fitzpatrick   
M   Colleran   
T   Joyce   
P   Lally   
T   Meehan   
G   Fahey   
R   Fahey   
D   Meehan   
J   Killeen   
K   Naughton   
P   Joyce   
K   Fitzgerald   
J   Bergin   
M   Donnellan   
K   Comer   
S   O'Domhnaill   
M   Clancy   
T   Mannion   
J   Fallon   
A   Kerins   
K   Walsh   
A   Keane   
D   Cronin   
D   Blake   
D   Burke   
B   Dooney   
C   Fitzgerald   
M   Cloherty   
D   O'Brien   
E   Killeen   
T   Carton   
M   Meehan   
N   Joyce   
K   Brady   
B   Donoghue   
C   Monaghan   
D   Mullahy   
J   Devane   
N   Meehan   
T   Giblin   
T   Costelloe   
N   Coleman   
V   Feeney   
P   Geraghty   
S   Armstrong   
A   Burke   
B   Cullinane   
F   Hanley   
D   Dunleavy   
B_Og   O'Callarain   
C   Bane   
D   Marley   
C   Blake   
P   Skelly   
R   Gibbons   
D   Ward   
A   O'Donovan   
D   O'Curraoin   
D   O'Malley   
F   Burke   
N   Coyne   
B   Faherty   
F   Breathnach   
K   Kilroy   
P   Doherty   
A   Glynn   
G   Sice   
J   Boylan   
P   Gately   
C   King   
A   Faherty   
M   Lydon   
M   Gottsche   
C   Kenny   
G   Bradshaw   
D   Finnegan   
G   O'Donnell   
E   Hoare   
P   Conroy   
T   Hughes   
J   Ryan   
M   Coady   
JJ   Greaney   
D   Reilly   
C   Hands   
Fiachra   Breathnach   
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mckieran on July 10, 2009, 12:50:40 PM
M   Comer : Michael Comer, Corofin  
R   Silke : Ray Silke, Corofin
J   Divilly : John Divilly, Kilkerrin/Clonberne (Later Leixlip)  
S_Óg   de Paor   : Sean Óg DePaor,Carraroe
M   Duggan   : Martin Duggan (Annaghdown)
P   Clancy   : Paul Clancy, Moycullen
S   Walsh   : Shay Walsh, Glenamaddy
L   Colleran : Lorcan Colleran, Spiddal  
D   Savage  : Derek Savage, Cortoon
J   Donnellan  : John Donnellan, Dunmore (Later Tuam)
C   Donnellan  : Chris Donnellan, Dunmore
A   Fitzpatrick  : Adrian Fitzpatrick (Annaghdown)
M   Colleran   : Michael Colleran, Spiddal
T   Joyce   : Tommie Joyce, Kilererin
P   Lally   : Padraig Lally, Spiddal (Open to correction on the club here)
T   Meehan   : Tomás Meehan, Caltra
G   Fahey   : Gary Fahey, Kilanin
R   Fahey   : Richie Fahey, Kilanin
D   Meehan   : Declan Meehan, Caltra
J   Killeen      : Jason Kileen, Corofin
K   Naughton   : Karl ? Naughton, Ballinasloe (St. Grellans)
P   Joyce   : Padraig Joyce, Kilererin
K   Fitzgerald   : Kieran Fitxgerad, Corofin
J   Bergin   : Joe Bergin: Mountbellew/Moylough
M   Donnellan   : Michael Donnellan, Dunmore (Later Salthill/Knocknacarra)
K   Comer   : Kieran Comer (Corofin)
S   O'Domhnaill   : Sean O'Domhaill (Carraroe)
M   Clancy   : Matthew Clancy (Ougterard)
T   Mannion   : Tomás Mannion (Monivea / Abbey)
J   Fallon   : Jarlath Fallon (Tuam Stars)
A   Kerins   : Alan Kerins (Salthill / Knocknacarra)
K   Walsh   : Kevin Walsh (Kilanin)
A   Keane  : Alan Keane (Kilererin)
D   Cronin   : David Cronin (Dunmore)
D   Blake    : Diarmuid Blake (Milltown)
D   Burke   : Damien Burke (Corofin)
B   Dooney : Barry Dooney (Salthill / Knocknacarra)
C   Fitzgerald  ---> Different to K fitzgerald?
M   Cloherty : Michael Cloerthy (Carna/ Cashel)  
D   O'Brien   : Derry O'Brien (Mountbellew / Moylough(
E   Killeen    : Emmett Kileen (Corofin)
T   Carton   : Tommy Carton (Tuam Stars)
M   Meehan   : Michael Meehan (Caltra)
N   Joyce   : Nicky Joyce (kilererin)
K   Brady   : kevin Brady (Kilconly)
B   Donoghue   : Brian Donoghue (Claregalway)
C   Monaghan   : Clive Monaghan (Caherlistrane)
D   Mullahy   : Darraen Mullahy (Milltown)
J   Devane   : John Devane (Milltown)
N   Meehan   Noel Meehan (Caltra)
T   Giblin   : Tomás Giblin (Glenamaddy
T   Costelloe  ????? (Corofin)
N   Coleman   : Niall Coleman (Annaghdown)
V   Feeney   : Val feeney ( Carna / Casehl)
P   Geraghty  : Paul geraghty ( Glenamaddy)
S   Armstrong :  Sean Armstrong (Salthill /Knocjnacarra)
A   Burke   : Alan Burke (Corofin)
B   Cullinane   : Barry Cullinane (Claregalway)
F   Hanley   : Finian Hanley (Salthill Knocknacarra)
D   Dunleavy   : Damien Dunleavy (Kilkerrin / Clonberne)
B_Og   O'Callarain : Brendan Óg O'Callarain (Spiddal)
C   Bane   : Cormac Bane (Caherlistrane)
D   Marley   ???????????????
C   Blake   : Cathal Blake (Milltown)
P   Skelly  : Philip Skelly (Caherlistrane)
R   Gibbons   ???????????????
D   Ward   : David Ward (Cortoon)
A   O'Donovan   : Alan O'Donavan (Corofin)
D   O'Curraoin   ??????????????????
D   O'Malley   : Daragh O'Malley (St. brendans)
F   Burke   : Frankie Burke (Annaghdown)
N   Coyne   : Niall Coyne (Carna / Cashel)
B   Faherty   : Brian Faherty (?????????)
F   Breathnach   : Fiachra Breathnach (Leitir Mór)
K   Kilroy   : Kevin Kilroy (Caltra)
P   Doherty   : Paul Doherty (Tuam Stars)
A   Glynn   : Alan Glynn (St. Michaels)
G   Sice   : gary Sice (Corofin)
J   Boylan   : John Boylan (Salthill / Knocknacarra)
P   Gately  : paul Gately (Caltra)
C   King   : Colm King (Monivea / Abbey)
A   Faherty : Adrian Faherty (Claregalway)  
M   Lydon   : Mark Lydon (Moycullen)
M   Gottsche   : Mark Gottsche (Oranmore / Maree)
C   Kenny   : Cathal Kenny (Mountbellew / Moylough(
G   Bradshaw   : Gareth Bradshaw (Moycullen)
D   Finnegan   : David Finnegan (Cortoon Shamrocks)
G   O'Donnell   : Gary O'Donnell (????????)
E   Hoare   : Eddie Hoare (????????)
P   Conroy  : Paul Conroy (St. James)
T   Hughes  : Thomas Hughes (Kilererin)
J   Ryan   ???????????????
M   Coady   : Martin Coady (?????????)
JJ   Greaney ?????????????  
D   Reilly   David Reilly (??????????)
C   Hands ????????????????????  
Fiachra   Breathnach   ----> F   Breathnach
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 10, 2009, 07:51:27 PM
A few more updates below. 

M   Comer : Michael Comer, Corofin 
R   Silke : Ray Silke, Corofin
J   Divilly : John Divilly, Kilkerrin/Clonberne (Later Leixlip) 
S_Óg   de Paor   : Sean Óg DePaor,Carraroe
M   Duggan   : Morgan Duggan (Annaghdown)
P   Clancy   : Paul Clancy, Moycullen
S   Walsh   : Shay Walsh, Glenamaddy
L   Colleran : Lorcan Colleran, Spiddal 
D   Savage  : Derek Savage, Cortoon
J   Donnellan  : John Donnellan, Dunmore (Later Tuam)
C   Donnellan  : Chris Donnellan, Dunmore
A   Fitzpatrick  : Adrian Fitzpatrick (Annaghdown)
M   Colleran   : Michael Colleran, Spiddal
T   Joyce   : Tommie Joyce, Kilererin
P   Lally   : Padraig Lally, Spiddal (Open to correction on the club here)
T   Meehan   : Tomás Meehan, Caltra
G   Fahey   : Gary Fahey, Kilanin
R   Fahey   : Richie Fahey, Kilanin
D   Meehan   : Declan Meehan, Caltra
J   Killeen      : Jason Killeen, Corofin
K   Naughton   : Karl ? Naughton, Ballinasloe (St. Grellans)
P   Joyce   : Padraig Joyce, Kilererin
K   Fitzgerald   : Kieran Fitxgerad, Corofin
J   Bergin   : Joe Bergin: Mountbellew/Moylough
M   Donnellan   : Michael Donnellan, Dunmore (Later Salthill/Knocknacarra)
K   Comer   : Kieran Comer (Corofin)
S   O'Domhnaill   : Sean O'Domhaill (Carraroe)
M   Clancy   : Matthew Clancy (Ougterard)
T   Mannion   : Tomás Mannion (Monivea / Abbey)
J   Fallon   : Jarlath Fallon (Tuam Stars)
A   Kerins   : Alan Kerins (Salthill / Knocknacarra)
K   Walsh   : Kevin Walsh (Kilanin)
A   Keane  : Alan Keane (Kilererin)
D   Cronin   : David Cronin (Dunmore)
D   Blake    : Diarmuid Blake (Milltown)
D   Burke   : Damien Burke (Corofin)
B   Dooney : Barry Dooney (Salthill / Knocknacarra)
C   Fitzgerald  ---> Different to K fitzgerald?
M   Cloherty : Michael Cloerthy (Carna/ Cashel) 
D   O'Brien   : Derry O'Brien (Mountbellew / Moylough(
E   Killeen    : Emmett Kileen (Corofin)
T   Carton   : Tommy Carton (Tuam Stars)
M   Meehan   : Michael Meehan (Caltra)
N   Joyce   : Nicky Joyce (kilererin)
K   Brady   : kevin Brady (Kilconly)
B   Donoghue   : Brian Donoghue (Claregalway)
C   Monaghan   : Clive Monaghan (Caherlistrane)
D   Mullahy   : Darraen Mullahy (Milltown)
J   Devane   : John Devane (Milltown)
N   Meehan   Noel Meehan (Caltra)
T   Giblin   : Tomás Giblin (Glenamaddy
T   Costelloe  ?? (Corofin)
N   Coleman   : Niall Coleman (Annaghdown)
V   Feeney   : Val feeney ( Carna / Casehl)
P   Geraghty  : Paul geraghty ( Glenamaddy)
S   Armstrong :  Sean Armstrong (Salthill /Knocjnacarra)
A   Burke   : Alan Burke (Corofin)
B   Cullinane   : Barry Cullinane (Claregalway)
F   Hanley   : Finian Hanley (Salthill Knocknacarra)
D   Dunleavy   : Damien Dunleavy (Kilkerrin / Clonberne)
B_Og   O'Callarain : Brendan Óg O'Callarain (Spiddal)
C   Bane   : Cormac Bane (Caherlistrane)
D   Marley   
C   Blake   : Cathal Blake (Milltown)
P   Skelly  : Philip Skelly (Caherlistrane)
R   Gibbons   
D   Ward   : David Ward (Cortoon)
A   O'Donovan   : Alan O'Donavan (Corofin)
D   O'Curraoin   
D   O'Malley   : Daragh O'Malley (St. brendans)
F   Burke   : Frankie Burke (Annaghdown)
N   Coyne   : Niall Coyne (Carna / Cashel)
B   Faherty   : Brian Faherty ()
F   Breathnach   : Fiachra Breathnach (Leitir Mór)
K   Kilroy   : Kevin Kilroy (Caltra)
P   Doherty   : Paul Doherty (Tuam Stars)
A   Glynn   : Alan Glynn (St. Michaels)
G   Sice   : gary Sice (Corofin)
J   Boylan   : John Boylan (Salthill / Knocknacarra)
P   Gately  : paul Gately (Caltra)
C   King   : Colm King (Monivea / Abbey)
A   Faherty : Adrian Faherty (Claregalway) 
M   Lydon   : Mark Lydon (Moycullen)
M   Gottsche   : Mark Gottsche (Oranmore / Maree)
C   Kenny   : Cathal Kenny (Mountbellew / Moylough)
G   Bradshaw   : Gareth Bradshaw (Moycullen)
D   Finnegan   : David Finnegan (Cortoon Shamrocks)
G   O'Donnell   : Gary O'Donnell (Tuam Stars)
E   Hoare   : Eddie Hoare (St Michaels)
P   Conroy  : Paul Conroy (St. James)
T   Hughes  : Thomas Hughes (Kilererin)
J   Ryan   : Jonathan Ryan  (Kilkerrin Clonberne)
M   Coady   : Martin Coady (Oughterard)
JJ   Greaney : Joe Joe Greaney (Oughterard)
D   Reilly   David Reilly (Menlough)
C   Hands  Colman ? Hands (Oranmore Maree)
Fiachra   Breathnach   ----> F   Breathnach
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on July 10, 2009, 11:15:10 PM
D Marley is Donal Marley from Tuam Stars
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: thebackbar on July 12, 2009, 06:34:54 PM
M   Comer : Michael Comer, Corofin
R   Silke : Ray Silke, Corofin
J   Divilly : John Divilly, Kilkerrin/Clonberne (Later Leixlip)
S_Óg   de Paor   : Sean Óg DePaor,Carraroe
M   Duggan   : Morgan Duggan (Annaghdown)
P   Clancy   : Paul Clancy, Moycullen
S   Walsh   : Shay Walsh, Glenamaddy
L   Colleran : Lorcan Colleran, Spiddal
D   Savage  : Derek Savage, Cortoon
J   Donnellan  : John Donnellan, Dunmore (Later Tuam)
C   Donnellan  : Chris Donnellan, Dunmore
A   Fitzpatrick  : Adrian Fitzpatrick (Annaghdown)
M   Colleran   : Michael Colleran, Spiddal
T   Joyce   : Tommie Joyce, Kilererin
P   Lally   : Padraig Lally, Spiddal (Spiddal is correct)
T   Meehan   : Tomás Meehan, Caltra
G   Fahey   : Gary Fahey, Kilanin
R   Fahey   : Richie Fahey, Kilanin
D   Meehan   : Declan Meehan, Caltra
J   Killeen      : Jason Killeen, Corofin
K   Naughton   : Karl ? Naughton, Ballinasloe (St. Grellans)
P   Joyce   : Padraig Joyce, Kilererin
K   Fitzgerald   : Kieran Fitxgerad, Corofin
J   Bergin   : Joe Bergin: Mountbellew/Moylough
M   Donnellan   : Michael Donnellan, Dunmore (Later Salthill/Knocknacarra)
K   Comer   : Kieran Comer (Corofin)
S   O'Domhnaill   : Sean O'Domhaill (Carraroe)
M   Clancy   : Matthew Clancy (Ougterard)
T   Mannion   : Tomás Mannion (Monivea / Abbey)
J   Fallon   : Jarlath Fallon (Tuam Stars)
A   Kerins   : Alan Kerins (Salthill / Knocknacarra)
K   Walsh   : Kevin Walsh (Kilanin)
A   Keane  : Alan Keane (Kilererin)
D   Cronin   : David Cronin (Dunmore)
D   Blake    : Diarmuid Blake (Milltown)
D   Burke   : Damien Burke (Corofin)
B   Dooney : Barry Dooney (Salthill / Knocknacarra)
C   Fitzgerald  ---> Different to K fitzgerald?
M   Cloherty : Michael Cloerthy (Carna/ Cashel)
D   O'Brien   : Derry O'Brien (Mountbellew / Moylough(
E   Killeen    : Emmett Kileen (Corofin)
T   Carton   : Tommy Carton (Tuam Stars)
M   Meehan   : Michael Meehan (Caltra)
N   Joyce   : Nicky Joyce (kilererin)
K   Brady   : kevin Brady (Kilconly)
B   Donoghue   : Brian Donoghue (Claregalway)
C   Monaghan   : Clive Monaghan (Caherlistrane)
D   Mullahy   : Darraen Mullahy (Milltown)
J   Devane   : John Devane (Milltown)
N   Meehan   Noel Meehan (Caltra)
T   Giblin   : Tomás Giblin (Glenamaddy
T   Costelloe  :: Thomas Costello (Corofin)
N   Coleman   : Niall Coleman (Annaghdown)
V   Feeney   : Val feeney ( Carna / Casehl)
P   Geraghty  : Paul geraghty ( Glenamaddy)
S   Armstrong :  Sean Armstrong (Salthill /Knocjnacarra)
A   Burke   : Alan Burke (Corofin)
B   Cullinane   : Barry Cullinane (Claregalway)
F   Hanley   : Finian Hanley (Salthill Knocknacarra)
D   Dunleavy   : Damien Dunleavy (Kilkerrin / Clonberne)
B_Og   O'Callarain : Brendan Óg O'Callarain (Spiddal)
C   Bane   : Cormac Bane (Caherlistrane)
D   Marley   
C   Blake   : Cathal Blake (Milltown)
P   Skelly  : Philip Skelly (Caherlistrane)
R   Gibbons   : Raymond Gibbons (Killanin)
D   Ward   : David Ward (Cortoon)
A   O'Donovan   : Alan O'Donavan (Corofin)
D   O'Curraoin   
D   O'Malley   : Daragh O'Malley (St. brendans)
F   Burke   : Frankie Burke (Annaghdown)
N   Coyne   : Niall Coyne (Carna / Cashel)
B   Faherty   : Brian Faherty (Moycullen)
F   Breathnach   : Fiachra Breathnach (Leitir Mór)
K   Kilroy   : Kevin Kilroy (Caltra)
P   Doherty   : Paul Doherty (Tuam Stars)
A   Glynn   : Alan Glynn (St. Michaels)
G   Sice   : gary Sice (Corofin)
J   Boylan   : John Boylan (Salthill / Knocknacarra)
P   Gately  : paul Gately (Caltra)
C   King   : Colm King (Monivea / Abbey)
A   Faherty : Adrian Faherty (Claregalway)
M   Lydon   : Mark Lydon (Moycullen)
M   Gottsche   : Mark Gottsche (Oranmore / Maree)
C   Kenny   : Cathal Kenny (Mountbellew / Moylough)
G   Bradshaw   : Gareth Bradshaw (Moycullen)
D   Finnegan   : David Finnegan (Cortoon Shamrocks)
G   O'Donnell   : Gary O'Donnell (Tuam Stars)
E   Hoare   : Eddie Hoare (St Michaels)
P   Conroy  : Paul Conroy (St. James)
T   Hughes  : Thomas Hughes (Kilererin)
J   Ryan   : Jonathan Ryan  (Kilkerrin Clonberne)
M   Coady   : Martin Coady (Oughterard)
JJ   Greaney : Joe Joe Greaney (Oughterard)
D   Reilly   David Reilly (Menlough)
C   Hands  Colman ? Hands (Oranmore Maree)
Fiachra   Breathnach   ----> F   Breathnach
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mckieran on July 13, 2009, 11:31:56 AM
K Naughton is Kenny Naughton, not Karl as I suggested in my post
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 14, 2009, 12:19:30 AM
Football Championship Quarter-Finals
Draws


Senior

Salthill-Knocknacarra v St Brendans
Caltra v Tuam Stars
Mountbellew-Moylough v Annaghdown
Killererin v Corofin


Intermediate
Carna Caiseal or Monivea-Abbey (Winners) V St James
Carna Caiseal or Monivea-Abbey (Losers) V Oranmore Maree
Winners
v
Menlough or Lettermore

St Kerrills v Dunmore McHales
Kilconly v Oughterard
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on July 14, 2009, 08:26:46 AM
Quote from: Duine Eile on July 14, 2009, 12:19:30 AM
Football Championship Quarter-Finals
Draws


Senior

Salthill-Knocknacarra v St Brendans
Caltra v Tuam Stars
Mountbellew-Moylough v Annaghdown
Killererin v Corofin

They are two very tasty games to look forward to.  Tuam seem to be on an upward curve and will probably start favourites.  The other game is a real 50:50 job.  Will Killererin have their summer exports back for that one DE?  Corofin not goin great but alway improve the longer they are involved in the championship.  I think these are down for around 15th/16th August.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on July 14, 2009, 04:16:56 PM
I doubt they'll be back really, think it was the end of June when they went. Not doing too badly without them anyway but Corofin is a step up again. I think we have the players to beat them if they all play to their potential, big if though. Can't wait for this one, pity it's so far away!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on August 11, 2009, 03:37:15 PM
Back to the club action this weekend.  Some nice matches in prospect...........................

Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship

Salthill-Knocknacarra v  St Brendans        Tuam Stadium 15/08/2009 17:00 M. McGearailt   
Caltra v Tuam Stars                              Tuam Stadium 15/08/2009 18:30 F. Kinneen   
Annaghdown v  Mountbellew/Moylough  Tuam Stadium 16/08/2009 17:00 B. Kinneavy   
Killererin v Corofin                                 Tuam Stadium 16/08/2009 18:30 G. Kinneavy

Claregalway Hotel Intermediate Football Championship

Oranmore-Maree v  Lettermore              Pearse Stadium 15/08/2009 18:00 G. Moore
St Kerills v  Dunmore McHales                 Menlough         15/08/2009 18:00 D. Ryder
Kilconly v Oughterard                            Pearse Stadium 16/08/2009 15:00 J. Henry
Carna Cashel v St James                        Pearse Stadium 16/08/2009 16:45 G. Guinan
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on August 15, 2009, 09:58:55 PM
Salthill and Caltra won their respective quarter finals in the senior championship  this evening.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on August 16, 2009, 11:13:01 PM
Saturday

Senior

Caltra 1-11 Tuam Stars 0-13   

Salthill-Knocknacarra 0-14 St Brendans 2-5

Intermediate

Oranmore-Maree 1-8 Naomh Anna Leitir Mor 0-13

St Kerills 0-7 Dunmore McHales 1-13

Sunday

Senior

Killererin 0-8 Corofin 0-11

Annaghdown 0-10 Mountbellew/Moylough 1-12

Intermediate

Carna Cashel 1-8 St James 0-15

Kilconly 1-8 Oughterard 1-14
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on August 18, 2009, 09:52:55 PM


The Semi-Final draws for the Claregalway Hotel sponsored Football Championship were made this evening

Senior

Salthill-Knocnacarra   V   Corofin

Mountbellew-Moylough   V Caltra

Intermediate

Dunmore McHales   V   St James

Leitir Mor   V   Oughterard

Games will be played on the week-end Sep 12/13

Should be skin and hair flying at the Mountbellew v Caltra game. A real local derby over in east Galway.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: twotwocharlie on August 28, 2009, 09:01:13 PM
anyone interested in swaping two football tickets for two hurling (all ireland) .
just send me a pm

many thanks
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: thebackbar on August 31, 2009, 01:56:50 PM
Well done to the Galway City & West U16 team who captured the Ted Webb trophy in Ballyhaunis on Saturday. Hopefully some of this success can be brought forward to minor level where we haven't being competitive since we won the All-Ireland.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Tout on September 04, 2009, 10:43:07 AM
Twotwocharlie..I have 2 all-Ireland hurling tickets for sale if u r interested?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 13, 2009, 07:39:52 PM
Senior semi-finals

Caltra 1-8  Mountbellew-Moylough 3-11

Corofin 2-10  Salthill-Knocknacarra 0-10

Intermediate semi-finals

Naomh Anna Leitir Mor 1-12  Oughterard 1-11   

St James 2-12  Dunmore McHales 0-5
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 13, 2009, 09:31:06 PM
Galway senior final

Corofin v Mountbellew-Moylough

Intermediate final

St James' v Naomh Anna Leitir Mor
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: sameoldstorey on September 13, 2009, 09:48:36 PM
can anyone there give a hurling championship update and wat the fixtures are
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 14, 2009, 02:52:11 PM
Quote from: sameoldstorey on September 13, 2009, 09:48:36 PM
can anyone there give a hurling championship update and wat the fixtures are

I think the last 8 so far are

Gort
Castlegar
Portumna
Ardrahan or Liam Mellows (replay needed)
Beagh
Athenry or Mullagh (replay needed)
Loughrea

There's another fixture I can't remember off the top of my head.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: sameoldstorey on September 15, 2009, 12:37:12 AM
Quote from: sameoldstorey on September 13, 2009, 09:48:36 PM
can anyone there give a hurling championship update and wat the fixtures are


many thankd GWB
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: sameoldstorey on September 15, 2009, 12:40:44 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on September 14, 2009, 02:52:11 PM
Quote from: sameoldstorey on September 13, 2009, 09:48:36 PM
can anyone there give a hurling championship update and wat the fixtures are

I think the last 8 so far are

Gort
Castlegar
Portumna
Ardrahan or Liam Mellows (replay needed)
Beagh
Athenry or Mullagh (replay needed)
Loughrea

There's another fixture I can't remember off the top of my head.


MANY THANKS GBB
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: LandErIn on September 16, 2009, 04:12:47 PM
How many Galway clubs have on the All-Ireland club hurling?

Portumna
Athenry
Kiltormer
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 16, 2009, 05:01:38 PM
Quote from: LandErIn on September 16, 2009, 04:12:47 PM
How many Galway clubs have on the All-Ireland club hurling?

Portumna
Athenry
Kiltormer

Castlegar and Sarsfields(twice) have also won it.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 22, 2009, 03:26:42 PM
Galway SHC quarter-finals

Portumna v Castlegar
Gort v Liam Mellows
Clarinbridge v Mullagh
Loughrea v Beagh
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: sameoldstorey on September 25, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on September 22, 2009, 03:26:42 PM
Galway SHC quarter-finals

Portumna v Castlegar
Gort v Liam Mellows
Clarinbridge v Mullagh
Loughrea v Beagh
[/quote

when these fixtures being played.. GBB
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 26, 2009, 03:50:46 PM
Quote from: sameoldstorey on September 25, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on September 22, 2009, 03:26:42 PM
Galway SHC quarter-finals

Portumna v Castlegar
Gort v Liam Mellows
Clarinbridge v Mullagh
Loughrea v Beagh
[/quote

when these fixtures being played.. GBB

Two on 26th. Two on 27th I think.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: winsamsoon on September 26, 2009, 07:00:18 PM
Lads is that Corofin game next weekend? I done a bet on it thinking it was this week but PP has it down for the 4/Oct
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 28, 2009, 12:22:32 AM
Galway SHC quarter-finals

Portumna 3-18 Castlegar 1-11

Gort 4-15 Liam Mellows 4-11

Clarinbridge 1-12 Mullagh 3-17

Loughrea 0-13 Beagh 0-13
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 28, 2009, 12:28:04 AM
Galway intermediate football final

Naomh Anna Leitir Móir 0-9 St James' 0-7

Galway junior football final

An Spidéal 0-13 Headford 1-8

Great day for muintir Connemara in Pearse Stadium yesterday.

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 28, 2009, 11:00:45 PM
Galway SHC Semi Final Draw

Portumna vs Gort
Mullagh vs Loughrea or Beagh

Matches to be played the weekend of Sunday the 11th October
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on September 29, 2009, 08:15:23 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on September 28, 2009, 11:00:45 PM
Galway SHC Semi Final Draw

Portumna vs Gort
Mullagh vs Loughrea or Beagh

Matches to be played the weekend of Sunday the 11th October
A repeat of last years county final with Gort taking on Portumna.  Gort were more comprehensive winners than the scoreline suggests in their quarter final win over Mellows but they are still short of Port but will hopefully give them a good rattle. 

I expect Mullagh to come through from the other side of the draw.  They absolutelly steam-rolled Clarinbridge in the second half of their match at the weekend.  Also finished very strongly v Athenry the previous week so they seem to be a side in great shape.  They have a lot of lads in their ranks that have hurled for Galway at various levels over the past few years so its no real surprise to see them challenging at this stage of the championship.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 29, 2009, 07:39:03 PM
Padraic Joyce is expected to miss most of Galway's 2010 National League campaign after undergoing surgery on an Achilles problem last week.

Joyce underwent the operation in the Santry Sports Clinic and won't be available to new Galway boss Joe Kernan for the start of next season. The long-serving attacker admitted that if his recovery isn't a success, he may call time on his 12-year inter-county career.

"I'm in a cast for the next four weeks and after that there could be a recuperation period of between four and five months," he told the Irish Independent.

"Any decision I'll make will be in the New Year but if I was going back, I don't think I'd see much action in the league because of the problem."

Joyce said the operation came out of necessity.

"There was a 25 per cent tear there. If I was to play league matches on it, I would have done more damage," he added.

Joe Kernan will take charge of the Tribesmen for the first time next week when they fly out to New York to play in the Exiles in the FBD Connacht League final. Then, on October 24, he will lead Ulster into battle against Leinster in the Inter-provincial football semi-final.

The Armagh man is due to complete his backroom team later this week.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 04, 2009, 07:14:35 PM
Galway SFC final

Corofin 0-9 Mountbellew/Moylough 0-9

Galway SHC quarter-final replay

Loughrea 2-12 Beagh 1-14 (after extra time)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: western exile on October 05, 2009, 02:42:46 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on October 04, 2009, 07:14:35 PM
Galway SFC final

Corofin 0-9 Mountbellew/Moylough 0-9


Galway SHC quarter-final replay

Loughrea 2-12 Beagh 1-14 (after extra time)

When is the replay?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on October 05, 2009, 08:43:54 AM
Quote from: western exile on October 05, 2009, 02:42:46 AM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on October 04, 2009, 07:14:35 PM
Galway SFC final

Corofin 0-9 Mountbellew/Moylough 0-9


Galway SHC quarter-final replay

Loughrea 2-12 Beagh 1-14 (after extra time)

When is the replay?

The replay is set for October 18 at Tuam Stadium again.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: mouview on October 05, 2009, 11:42:49 AM
A poor enough final not helped by an over-fussy ref. Corofin had more of the ball and were probably the better team but were let down by dreadful shooting; their old failing of having ordinary forwards wasn't helped by the half-time removal of the injured Alan O'Donovan. Flu-hit Kieran Comer missed a simple free with 3 mins left which would surely have sealed it. M'bellew's light forwards got little change out of a hardy Corofin defence and none scored from play over the hour so it's easy to see where improvement needs to come from. Big Joe hadn't his best game but his equaliser took fair courage.

The other Big Joe (Kernan) must now know what a task he has in front of him; only Alan Burke and possibly Greg Higgins looked above average yesterday and the co. c'ship continues to be distinctly ordinary. This plus the addition of 2 indifferent selectors makes me worry for Kernan's tenure, and it hasn't even started yet!
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 05, 2009, 02:23:37 PM
Quote from: mouview on October 05, 2009, 11:42:49 AM
A poor enough final not helped by an over-fussy ref. Corofin had more of the ball and were probably the better team but were let down by dreadful shooting

Corofin could have been out of sight by half-way through the first half. Think they hit 6 bad wides in the first 10 minutes alone. In fairness they were without Michael Comer and then Alan O'Donovan went off injured. Kieran Comer obviously suffering from flu as well. MM hung in there though. Thought Bergin was wasted at full-forward. He couldn't really get into the game and Fitzy had him well marshalled. Bergin was more influential when moved outfield. You can see why they want his physical presence up front though. Some of the MM forwards are very small. One of the corner-forwards looked like he was about 9 stone dripping wet. Poor little ladeen. You wouldn't see anyone new playing that would be of use to Kernan apart from the usual suspects. Greg Higgins did quite well alright.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 11, 2009, 06:50:38 PM
Galway SHC semi-final

Portumna 4-14 Gort 6-5
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: sameoldstorey on October 11, 2009, 08:47:18 PM
sounds like a mighty game gbb.
when is the final
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: fearsiuil on October 14, 2009, 12:47:32 AM
Could one of you Galway lads tell me which club Kenny Naughton, who now plays with Ballyboden St Endas in Dublin, used to play with in Galway ? Played for Galway in the 2001 national league final against Mayo.

QuoteIn 2001 the Galway team in the FBD final was: Martin McNamara; Michael Comer, Jason Killeen, Micheal O'Collerain; Ray Silke, John Divilly, Sean de Paor (0-1); Sean O'Domhnaill, Michael Donnellan; Kenny Naughton, Shay Walsh (0-3) Lorcan O'Collerain, Derek Savage (1-2), Kieran Comer, John Donnellan (0-5). Subs: Padraig Lally for McNamara, Tommie Joyce for Divilly, Matthew Clancy for Naughton
http://www.galwayindependent.com/sport/sport/square-ball-%11-21st-january-2009/
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on October 14, 2009, 08:36:03 AM
Quote from: fearsiuil on October 14, 2009, 12:47:32 AM
Could one of you Galway lads tell me which club Kenny Naughton, who now plays with Ballyboden St Endas in Dublin, used to play with in Galway ? Played for Galway in the 2001 national league final against Mayo.

QuoteIn 2001 the Galway team in the FBD final was: Martin McNamara; Michael Comer, Jason Killeen, Micheal O'Collerain; Ray Silke, John Divilly, Sean de Paor (0-1); Sean O'Domhnaill, Michael Donnellan; Kenny Naughton, Shay Walsh (0-3) Lorcan O'Collerain, Derek Savage (1-2), Kieran Comer, John Donnellan (0-5). Subs: Padraig Lally for McNamara, Tommie Joyce for Divilly, Matthew Clancy for Naughton
http://www.galwayindependent.com/sport/sport/square-ball-%11-21st-january-2009/
St Grellans (Ballinasloe)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 18, 2009, 04:36:47 PM
Galway SHC semi-final

Loughrea 0-16 Mullagh 0-15

County final

Portumna v Loughrea
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 18, 2009, 05:17:02 PM
Galway SFC replay result

Corofin 0-11 Mountbellew/Moylough 1-5
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on October 18, 2009, 08:15:41 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on October 18, 2009, 04:36:47 PM
Galway SHC semi-final

Loughrea 0-16 Mullagh 0-15

County final

Portumna v Loughrea
There will timber flying in that county final pairing!! 
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 22, 2009, 01:29:03 PM
Kernan wants Galway players to 'fulfil their potential'
22/10/2009 - 12:44:22

After winning the Connacht FBD League title there recently in Joe Kernan's first match as manager, Galway will return to the Bronx's Gaelic Park for a showdown with New York in the opening round of the All-Ireland Football Championship next summer.

It may not turn out to be the best indicator of how well Galway will do in the 2010 Championship, but by then Kernan should have had enough time to put his stamp on Galway.

"We will be satisfied if we come back to New York in May with a good league campaign under our belts, having qualified for the FBD final again and knowing we have a team going into the Championship that will cause all teams an awful lot of problems," admitted Kernan.

"My job from here on in is to get the Galway players to fulfil their potential. If they do that, who knows where it will end."

On the sunshine-soaked all-weather pitch at Gaelic Park, Galway hassled and harried for the entire 60 minutes to run out comfortable 1-18 to 0-4 winners in the FBD League decider two weeks ago.

They chased back. They showed for one another. They played like a team and played with the bit between their teeth, obviously out to impress the new management. The change in mindset from previous Galway teams was in no small part due to the new man at the helm. Kernan gave his native Armagh a first All-Ireland success back in 2002 and now aims to make a similar impact out west.

"Armagh players are one thing, but I will be working with the material I have here. I have plenty of good footballers.

"We will just try and change a few things, like their work rate, and try and make more of a team game out of it. There would have been things said about Galway in the past - like that they didn't play as a team, but that is one thing we want to change and get that desire to win.

"The last five minutes in each half is the most important part of any game. Hopefully you will see this team stepping up to the plate more in the last five minutes than they did in the past.

"It is a physical game and when you haven't got the ball you have to fight to get it. It is a natural part of the game.

"Maybe before in times gone Galway might not have fought hard enough for it, but as you saw against New York, the boys chased, harried well, but it's only starting.

"There are so many things that need to be done, but the attitude was good in the game and we can ask for no more. From that point of view I am very happy," he added.

The attitude which Kernan refers to was epitomised by newcomer Anthony Griffin, otherwise known as 'Toto'. He linked well with Barry Cullinane in the middle of the park while bringing the half-backs and half-forwards into the game.

Kernan agreed: "He played well. I saw him in his county final and he played very well. He was one of our best players and I'm delighted for him.

"We only asked him a week prior if he wanted to come to America and he had no hesitation in saying yes. That is a good attitude to have and it's that kind of attitude we are looking from everybody."

To help the transition of the new manager are Tom Naughton and Sean O'Domhnaill and Kernan does not downsize the importance of his backroom duo.

"I was coming into the job blind. I had asked what people would be available, and I'm very happy with the choice of the two boys and their attitude. From the minute I spoke to them, they wanted to be part of the set-up. That speaks volumes in itself.

"Sean and Tom know more about Galway football than I do. They're going to enlighten me a lot more about Galway football. They both played the game so they know what it is all about.

"They have the respect in the dressing room from the players. That is very important."

The respect goes both ways and Naughton and O'Domhnaill feel Galway now have the manager to take Galway back to the big days at Croke Park.

"I wouldn't be here unless I thought they had the right man," explained O'Domhnaill.

"When Joe talks, everyone listens. You can't question what he has achieved. He has done it all. I spoke with Joe and was very taken in by what he had to say.

"I am very willing to put in the time and effort because I know Joe is there and will do the same.

It is a feeling shared by Naughton, who added: "I have known Joe for a long time. He is very committed in everything he does. This group of Galway players need something like that.

"They will have to give him some time before he can compare his time here with his time in Armagh, not after one match. This time next year we will see whether the team and players have improved their game plan and their actual achievement.

"Galway have not achieved an awful lot in the last number of years, but Rome wasn't built in a day, so it's going to take time."

O'Domhnaill added: "The main thing Joe brings is heart and soul. Everybody who knows Joe Kernan, with the style he had at Crossmaglen and Armagh, know that he gives heart.

"Maybe that is what Galway have been lacking over the last few years - a bit of heart and pride in wearing the jersey. Whatever team Joe puts out, they will be fit, they will be strong and they will want to win.

"Every year, people say Galway are always there or thereabouts in the Championship, but we are not showing our ability.

"The most important thing as a team is we want to win a quarter-final game at Croke Park and go from there. This is a young panel, so it will take time.

"We will see the answer to whether Galway has made any progress in six months' time after seven or eight hard league games."
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 22, 2009, 01:30:08 PM
Joyce gives Kernan a lift

22 October 2009

New Galway football supremo Joe Kernan has received a timely boost with the news that Padraig Joyce has signalled his intention to line out for the Tribesmen in 2010.

The former All Star and Killererin legend recently underwent an operation on his Achilles and was told by the doctors that he could step up his rehabilitation.

"I still have a lot of work to do over the next few months but it was a great boost this week to be told that all was going to plan and to step up training," Joyce explained.

"It was an old injury that needed to be sorted out and I was lucky that there is a new procedure which does not involve traditional surgery.

"That went well in Dublin and I have been in a cast for the past four weeks or more but they told me this week that it had been successful and that we can move to the next level.

"It's certainly my intention to give it another go and the news this week is a big boost even if there is still a long way to go."
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: joedenilson on October 30, 2009, 10:50:15 AM
Anyone know the score of

Intermediate Hurling Championship
13/10/09 Kilconieron V Moycullen QF Replay
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: milltown row on October 30, 2009, 12:32:49 PM
Sure the final is this weekend!! Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry v  Meelick - Eyrecourt 
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galwaybhoy on November 02, 2009, 06:27:46 PM
Quote from: milltown row on October 30, 2009, 12:32:49 PM
Sure the final is this weekend!! Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry v  Meelick - Eyrecourt

Was supposed to be played in Killimor but was called off because of the pitch conditions.

The senior County Final between Loughrea and Portumna that was supposed to be played this coming Sunday has now been postponed due to the appeals from Mullagh.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: milltown row on November 02, 2009, 08:46:10 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 02, 2009, 06:27:46 PM
Quote from: milltown row on October 30, 2009, 12:32:49 PM
Sure the final is this weekend!! Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry v  Meelick - Eyrecourt

Was supposed to be played in Killimor but was called off because of the pitch conditions.

The senior County Final between Loughrea and Portumna that was supposed to be played this coming Sunday has now been postponed due to the appeals from Mullagh.

when is the game to be re-fixed?


when is the new date fo the nte
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: saffron sam2 on November 02, 2009, 08:54:25 PM
Quote from: milltown row on November 02, 2009, 08:46:10 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 02, 2009, 06:27:46 PM
Quote from: milltown row on October 30, 2009, 12:32:49 PM
Sure the final is this weekend!! Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry v  Meelick - Eyrecourt

Was supposed to be played in Killimor but was called off because of the pitch conditions.

The senior County Final between Loughrea and Portumna that was supposed to be played this coming Sunday has now been postponed due to the appeals from Mullagh.

when is the game to be re-fixed?


when is the new date fo the nte

Are you taking a run down? This is where the real stuff starts.

Is Brendan Lynskey still togging out for Meelick-Eyrecourt?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: milltown row on November 02, 2009, 09:47:17 PM
brendan Lynskey, brilliant player on that Galway team, remember the league match with antrim after they had won the All Ireland. played at Casement and after the match he was handing out hurls and was tortured for autographs. 

was going to head down on sunday only for the weather. the winners play Keith Higgins team from Mayo in the Connacht Final
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galwaybhoy on November 03, 2009, 02:00:02 PM
Quote from: milltown row on November 02, 2009, 08:46:10 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 02, 2009, 06:27:46 PM
Quote from: milltown row on October 30, 2009, 12:32:49 PM
Sure the final is this weekend!! Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry v  Meelick - Eyrecourt

Was supposed to be played in Killimor but was called off because of the pitch conditions.

The senior County Final between Loughrea and Portumna that was supposed to be played this coming Sunday has now been postponed due to the appeals from Mullagh.

when is the game to be re-fixed?


when is the new date fo the nte

The intermediate is now on in Ballinasloe this Sunday.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: milltown row on November 03, 2009, 03:48:30 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 03, 2009, 02:00:02 PM
Quote from: milltown row on November 02, 2009, 08:46:10 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 02, 2009, 06:27:46 PM
Quote from: milltown row on October 30, 2009, 12:32:49 PM
Sure the final is this weekend!! Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry v  Meelick - Eyrecourt

Was supposed to be played in Killimor but was called off because of the pitch conditions.

The senior County Final between Loughrea and Portumna that was supposed to be played this coming Sunday has now been postponed due to the appeals from Mullagh.

when is the game to be re-fixed?


when is the new date fo the nte

The intermediate is now on in Ballinasloe this Sunday.

is that not like a home venue for Meelick - Eyrecourt? thats ten minutes closer that Killimore :)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Galwaybhoy on November 03, 2009, 04:41:58 PM
Quote from: milltown row on November 03, 2009, 03:48:30 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 03, 2009, 02:00:02 PM
Quote from: milltown row on November 02, 2009, 08:46:10 PM
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 02, 2009, 06:27:46 PM
Quote from: milltown row on October 30, 2009, 12:32:49 PM
Sure the final is this weekend!! Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry v  Meelick - Eyrecourt

Was supposed to be played in Killimor but was called off because of the pitch conditions.

The senior County Final between Loughrea and Portumna that was supposed to be played this coming Sunday has now been postponed due to the appeals from Mullagh.

when is the game to be re-fixed?


when is the new date fo the nte

The intermediate is now on in Ballinasloe this Sunday.

is that not like a home venue for Meelick - Eyrecourt? thats ten minutes closer that Killimore :)

It was a short walk for me, now I'll have to drive if I'm going.  I'm just lazy though. ;D
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on November 05, 2009, 03:02:48 PM
Galway football U-21 panel 2010

1    Antoine Ó Gríofa    Leitir Móir
2    Aongus Tierney    Tuam Stars
3    Bernard Power    Corofin
4    Brian Moran    Claregalway
5    Colin Forde    Killererin
6    Conor Doherty    Tuam Stars
7    Conor O'Halloran    Salthill/Knocknacarra
8    Damien O'Reilly    Uachtar Ard
9    Danny Cummins    Claregalway
10    David Hansberry    Killererin
11    Declan Rhatigan    Dunmore McHales
12    Eanna Glynn    Caherlistrane
13    Jamie Burke    St. James
14    Joe Joe Greaney    Uachtar Ard
15    John O'Brien    Clifden
16    Jonathan Duane    St. James
17    Jonathan Ryan    K-Clonberne
18    Keith Kelly    Ballinasloe
19    Kevin Conlon    Salthill/Knocknacarra
20    Manus Breathnach    An Spideal
21    Martin Coady    Uachtar Ard
22    Michael Boyle    Killererin
23    Michael Kelly    Caltra
24    Michael Martin    Cortoon Shamrocks
25    Nathan King    Ballinasloe
26    Paul Conroy    St James
27    Rory Gaffney    Tuam Stars
28    Rory O'Neill    Monivea Abbey
29    Sean Gavin    Salthill/Knocknacarra
30    Tomás Fahy    Killererin
31    Tommy Walsh    Renvyle

Please note  that names will be added  to the above panel depending on displays in club and college competitions.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: sameoldstorey on November 12, 2009, 10:43:36 PM
hey can anyone tell me wats goin on with the referee s in galway.
is it true they considering a strike,
is the hurling final definatly going ahead this weekend
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on February 16, 2010, 11:33:07 AM
Club Championship Draws
Galway Championship Draws 2010


Senior
Caherlistrane v Leitir Mor
Corofin v Cortoon Shamrocks
Claregalway v Salthill-Knocknacarra
Tuam Stars v Annaghdown
Milltown v Michael Breathnach
Bearna v Caltra
Mountbellew-Moylough v Killererin
St Michaels v Moycullen
An Ceathru Rua v Kilannin
St Brendans v Kilkerrin-Clonberne

Intermediate
St Kerrils v Carna Caiseal
Menlough v Williamstown
St James v Athenry
Glenamaddy v Monivea-Abbey
Corofin v Oranmore-Maree
An Spideal v Clifden
Kilconly v Dunmore McHales
Oughterard v Caherlistrane
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on February 16, 2010, 06:53:01 PM
QuoteClaregalway v Salthill-Knocknacarra

I see it's already been dubbed "Battle of the Blow-ins". ;D

Some very interesting ties in the first round though and it looks like being a very competitive county championhship this year. Obviously you'd have to make Corofin favourites given their track record but looking at the other teams there's a whole host of sides that could easily make the final and you'd have a tough time picking which ones.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on February 16, 2010, 06:57:44 PM
Might as well put up the hurling groups for 2010 as well.

QuoteGROUP A - SARSFIELDS, ATHENRY, KILTORMER, CRAUGHWELL, LOUGHREA

GROUP B - ST THOMAS'S, TURLOUGHMORE, TOMMIE LARKINS, TYNAGH ABBEY DUNIRY, GORT

GROUP C - CARNMORE, LIAM MELLOWS, CASTLEGAR, ARDRAHAN, MULLAGH

GROUP D - KINVARA, CLARINBRIDGE, BEAGH, KILLIMORDALY, PORTUMNA

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on May 16, 2010, 06:51:51 PM
Caherlistrane 0-8 Leitir Mor 0-11
Corofin 2-9 Cortoon Shamrocks 0-3
Claregalway 0-7 Salthill-Knocknacarra 1-7
Bearna 0-9 Caltra 0-8
St Michaels 1-5 Moycullen 1-9
An Cheathru Rua 1-10 Kilannin 0-14 AET
St Brendans 0-4 Kilkerrin-Clonberne 1-12
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on May 17, 2010, 09:45:52 AM

CHAMPIONS Corofin laid down a firm marker at the weekend that they are driven in their quest to become the first Galway club in 50 years to complete three county senior football titles in a row.

The champions signalled their intent for the coming year when they demolished Cortoon Shamrocks by 2-9 to 0-3 in the opening round on Saturday evening in Tuam Stadium.

Goals from Padraig Hanly and Justin Burke sealed an easy victory for Corofin as the champions limited Cortoon Shamrocks to a solitary point from Derek Gilmore in the entire second half.

But the shock of the opening round came when Caltra, forced to field without injured Galway captain Michael Meehan, were sensationally defeated by Barna, who are managed by former Mayo star Pat Fallon.

Caltra, who will now have to go through the back door system, led by 0-8 to 0-2 at half time with the strong breeze behind them, but Barna powered back and held their illustrious opponents scoreless in the second period.

Salthill/Knocknacarra edged out Claregalway as a Conor O'Holloran first-half goal set his side up for victory. Sean Armstrong returned from a hamstring injury for the seasiders and was in fine form as his side held on for a 1-7 to 0-7 win.

Galway city side St Michael's were well in touch in the opening half when they trailed Moycullen by just a point at half time. Mark and Phillip Lydon were on scoring form for Moycullen who stepped up a gear in the second half and raced into a five-point lead before the city side scored after the restart.

Then Moycullen struck for a goal to seal the game and the game was in injury time before St Michael's scored a late goal. Moycullen won 1-9 to 1-4.

Killanin came with three late points from twins Patrick Sweeney and Cathal Sweeney to snatch a dramatic win against An Ceathru Rua after extra time. A Cillian De Paor goal looked to have set up An Ceathru Rua for victory but scores from the Sweeney brothers and Stephen Kavanagh sent Killanin through on a scoreline of 0-14 to 1-10.

A goal from Rory Gaffney proved key as 14-man Tuam Stars defeated Annaghdown 1-10 to 0-12 in Tuam Stadium yesterday. Gaffney followed his four points from play in the first half with the key goal 10 minutes from time and a late Shane Curtin point sealed the win.

Last year's runners-up Mountbellew/Moylough moved into the next round after a 0-10 to 0-7 win over Killererin. The accuracy of Cathal Kenny proved key as the north Galway side moved into the second round, where they will join Leitir Mor who defeated Caherlistrane by 0-11 to 0-8, and Milltown who claimed a 2-10 to 0-7 win over Michael Breathnachs
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on May 17, 2010, 09:47:52 AM

PORTUMNA'S quest for a fourth Galway senior hurling championship in a row stepped up another gear with a 2-13 to 0-13 win over Beagh in Loughrea.

Joe Canning once again led the way with a haul of 2-6 – he got a goal in each half – as the champions secured their second win in Group D of the competition and end the stern Beagh challenge.

Elsewhere in Group D of the championship, Killimordaly pulled off the surprise of the weekend when they managed to defeat hot-favourites Kinvara by 1-9 to 0-11 in Athenry. A John McDonagh goal before the break was crucial as the victors secured their first win of the season, while 0-6 from Niall Earls also helped their cause.

In Group A last year's runners-up Loughrea suffered their first defeat of the competition as Kiltormer inflicted a 3-11 to 1-15 defeat on one of the favourites to end Portumna's reign.

Two goals from Brendan Kenny and another from Conor Ryan proved the difference between the sides, while points from Keith Kilkenny gave Kiltormer their first win of the championship.

Gort moved top of Group B after claiming a 1-16 to 1-10 victory over Tommy Larkins in Athenry on Saturday. Six points from Galway newcomer Aidan Harte, five more from Gerry Quinn and a Paul Killilea goal midway through second half gave Gort their second win of the year.

In the other Group B clash a David Burke goal in the second half was critical for St Thomas as they managed to fend off a late rally from Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry to secure a 1-14 to 0-12 win, their first of the competition.

Sarsfields continued to impress in Group A as they took their second win from Craughwell on a 0-14 to 0-10 scoreline. A late rush from Craughwell, led by Niall Healy looked likely to have forced a draw, but Kerril Wade's sharp-shooting pulled Sarsfields clear to claim the two points.

Mullagh added to last week's draw with Liam Mellows with a convincing 1-17 to 1-8 win over Castlegar in Loughrea. Twelve points from Niall Cahalan and a goal from Cathal Dervan from a free mean Mullagh remain unbeaten. A late Brian Connolly goal was mere consolation for Cashel as 1-6 without reply from last year's semi-finalists moved them top of the group.

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on May 17, 2010, 04:31:35 PM
Galway SFC qualifiers draw (first round losers)

Micheal Breathnachs v St Michaels
Cortoon Shamrocks v Claregalway
NUIG v Killererin
Caherlistrane v An Chreathru Rua
Annaghdown v St Brendans
Caltra got the Bye.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: western exile on May 18, 2010, 11:55:47 PM
What evening are the Minor football games played in Galway?

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on May 19, 2010, 01:32:37 PM
Quote from: western exile on May 18, 2010, 11:55:47 PM
What evening are the Minor football games played in Galway?
They are usually on a Wed evening.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on June 01, 2010, 02:16:07 PM
Quote from: GalwayBayBoy on May 17, 2010, 04:31:35 PM
Galway SFC qualifiers draw (first round losers)

Micheal Breathnachs v St Michaels
Cortoon Shamrocks v Claregalway
NUIG v Killererin
Caherlistrane v An Chreathru Rua
Annaghdown v St Brendans
Caltra got the Bye.

Results

Killererin 2-11 0-14 NUIG
Annaghadown 1-13 0-8 St Brendans
An Cheathru Rua 1-7 0-13 Caherlistrane
Cortoon Shamrocks 1-3 1-7 Claregalway
St Michaels 1-6 0-10 Micheal Breathnachs
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Catch the high ball on June 01, 2010, 05:04:52 PM
Does anybody know who makes Joe Canning's sticks he is using at the minute?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: the Deel Rover on June 10, 2010, 10:17:04 AM
any of the galway lads know how jimmy ang hoggy (paul mc guiness) are getting on with claregalway
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: spuds on June 10, 2010, 12:37:20 PM
Quote from: the Deel Rover on June 10, 2010, 10:17:04 AM
any of the galway lads know how jimmy ang hoggy (paul mc guiness) are getting on with claregalway

QuoteResult : Claregalway 1-7 Cortoon Shamrocks 1-3
Match : Claregawlway Hotel Senior Football Championship Qualifier Round
Date : Sunday, 30th May 2010
Venue : Tuam Stadium
Two championship wins made it a good week-end for results. In a low scoring game, Seniors overcame the challenge of Cortoon Shamrocks in the County championship qualifiers by 1-7 to 1-3 at Tuam Stadium on Sunday. Claregalway recovered well from an early Cortoon goal and point when Martin Kelly burst through for a fine goal in the fifth minute from a good pass by James Nallen. Stephen Cunniffe then made a run up the right wing and sent over a soaring point from way out, followed by points from Danny Cummins who collected from Paul McGuinness, a free from Martin Kelly and another point from Danny Cummins to leave Claregalway in front at the break by 1-4 to 1-1. The lead could have been greater as there were a couple of chances for goals.


After the resumption Claregalway were quickly into their stride with points by Martin Kelly and then Danny Cummins whose  fly-kick at a breaking ball sailed over the bar. Cortoon did'nt score until 10 minutes into the half, a point followed by a converted free, to leave it 1-6 to 1-3 at the three-quarter stage.  Stalemate then followed and scores were hard to come by until Danny Cummins work rate completed Claregalway's tally with a point from a difficult angle on the right. Joe Kearney did well on his championship debut. David Heaney featured at centre-half back and made a number of vital interventions when Cortoon looked like scoring. Barry Cullinane and James Nallen controlled the centre, Anthony Watson manned the full back position well and Brian O'Donoghue was as secure as ever in goal.
Team: B. O'Donoghue, J. Garrett, A. Watson,  B. O'Loughlin, J. Kearney, D. Heaney, S. Cunniffe (capt), B. Cullinane, J. Nallen, R. O'Flynn, P. McGuinness, A. Faherty, M. Kelly, C. Glynn, D. Cummins. Subs. used: F. McEvoy, E. O'Connell.

http://www.claregalwaygaa.net/team_news.php?newsitem=2415
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on June 10, 2010, 06:07:08 PM
Claregalway Hotel Senior Football ChampionshipDraw (3rd  Round)  held on 8th June,2010:

            1.         Micheal Breathnachs                    V         Corofin

            2.         Kilkerrin-Clonberne           V         Annaghdown

            3.         Barna                                       V         Tuam Stars

            4.         Maigh Cuilinn                            V         Naomh Anna Leitir Mor

            5.         Caltra                                V         Caherlistrane

            6.         Mountbellew/Moylough            V         Killanin

            7.         Killererin                         V         Salthill-Knocknacarra

            8.         Milltown                       V         Claregalway



Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: abcd on July 24, 2010, 09:45:29 PM
Anyone know how the games went this evening. I know Annaghdown and Corofin won handy enough but how did the two later games go. Can't access the results on galwaygaa for some reason. Thanks.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on August 12, 2010, 07:14:10 PM
Quarter-finals on this weekend.

Mountbellew-Moylough v Milltown

Bearna v Annaghdown

Killererin v Moycullen

Corofin v Caherlistrane

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on August 15, 2010, 11:13:54 PM
Results

Mountbellew-Moylough 1-9 Milltown 0-9

Bearna 1-13 Annaghdown 2-7

Killererin 0-12 Maigh Cuilinn 1-9

Corofin 1-9 Caherlistrane 2-6
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on August 24, 2010, 02:49:27 AM
Padraic Joyce bagged 1-5 as Killererin edged out Moycullen by 2-8 to 0-13 in yesterday's quarter-final replay to book their place in the last four of the Galway SFC.

The Galway veteran's cousin Nicky Joyce also found the net in the first half to help Killererin to a 2-3 to 0-5 half-time lead. Philip Lydon kicked 0-8 for Moycullen, but it wasn't enough to prevent them from going out of the championship.

Meanwhile, county and provincial champions Corofin remain on course for a first ever three-in-a-row of Galway titles after overcoming Caherlistrane by 1-11 to 0-10 in their quarter-final replay at Tuam Stadium.

Despite having team captain Gary Sice sent off in the midway through the second half, the holders scored five unanswered points in the closing stages to book their semi-final spot.

Barna and Mountbellew/Moylough had already qualified for the last four courtesy of their victories over Annaghdown and Milltown last weekend.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on August 24, 2010, 02:51:55 AM


The following are the draws for the Galway Football Championship semi-finals

Senior

Corofin   v   Bearna

Mountbellew/Moylough v Killererin

Intermediate

St James    v    Carna Caiseal

Oranmore Maree v An Spideal

Games played on Sunday Sept 12th
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: western exile on September 12, 2010, 07:21:58 PM
Any results?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: western exile on September 12, 2010, 08:03:22 PM
It is okay.  I found them here
http://www.sportsmanager.ie/t5.php?userid=6929&report=1&reporttype=results&sportid=1&club_id=&clubid=&countyid=77&contentcountyid=77&contentsportid=1&lastweek=1 (http://www.sportsmanager.ie/t5.php?userid=6929&report=1&reporttype=results&sportid=1&club_id=&clubid=&countyid=77&contentcountyid=77&contentsportid=1&lastweek=1)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 12, 2010, 08:04:11 PM
Senior

Corofin 0-11 Bearna 0-9

Mountbellew/Moylough 1-7 Killererin 0-10

Intermediate

St James 1-11 Carna Caiseal 0-14

Oranmore Maree 1-9 An Spideal 1-10
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: theLoup on September 13, 2010, 11:17:40 PM
???
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: onthepitch on September 13, 2010, 11:24:09 PM
Quote from: theLoup on September 13, 2010, 11:17:40 PM
???

confused.com
;)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on September 14, 2010, 01:43:46 PM
The replay between Killererin and Mountbellew has been fixed for 2nd of October. The final will now take place on 17th of October in Pearse stadium.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on September 14, 2010, 03:05:38 PM
Just heard Fr Ollie Hughes died today. He was sick a long time the poor man. He contributed so much to colleges football over his career. He'll be sadly missed, RIP.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Tubberman on September 14, 2010, 03:32:21 PM
Quote from: Duine Eile on September 14, 2010, 03:05:38 PM
Just heard Fr Ollie Hughes died today. He was sick a long time the poor man. He contributed so much to colleges football over his career. He'll be sadly missed, RIP.

Think I remember that name - was he involved with Jarlath's for years?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Duine Eile on September 14, 2010, 03:39:56 PM
That's him, he was college president for years. He was a Killererin man but was parish priest in Corofin for the last few years.
Title: Re: Derry club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: onthepitch on September 14, 2010, 09:44:53 PM
Quote from: onthepitch on September 13, 2010, 11:24:09 PM
Quote from: theLoup on September 13, 2010, 11:17:40 PM
???

confused.com
;)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 20, 2010, 12:25:31 AM
The Draw for the Quarter Finals of the Cooper Senior Hurling Championship took place today:

Clarinbridge v Tommie Larkins

Craughwell v Loughrea

Portumna v Mullagh

Tynagh Abbey Duniry v Liam Mellows
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: sameoldstorey on September 20, 2010, 09:48:41 PM
when are these games being played  gbb(hurling quarter finals)?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on September 25, 2010, 09:06:11 PM
Galway SFC semi-final replay

Killererin    0-14   1-9   Mountbellew/Moylough

Galway intermediate semi-final replay   

Carna Caiseal    1-6   1-13   St James

SFC final

Corofin v Killererin

IFC final

An Spideal v St James
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GalwayBayBoy on October 17, 2010, 06:30:52 PM
Galway senior county final

Corofin 1-7 Killererin 1-10

Galway intermediate county final

An Spideal 0-7 St James 0-9
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: twotwocharlie on October 28, 2010, 08:33:51 AM
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Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: seafoid on November 01, 2010, 08:35:21 AM
County hurling final a draw

Is it just me or do the 2 teams not look very heavy with auld lads?  the donoghues, the Kerins, Shaughnessy, Johnny O'Loughlin  , Vinny Maher etc.

CLARINBRIDGE: L Donoghue; C Forde. B Burke, P Callanan; M Donoghue, D Forde, E Collins; B Daly, J Cannon; S Burke, M Kerins (1-9, 0-6 frees, 0-2 65s), S Forde; E Forde (0-2), A Kerins, P Coen (1-0). Subs: E Murphy for E Collins (42 mins), A Armstrong for B Daly (54 mins).

LOUGHREA: N Murray; B Mahony, D McClearn, E Mahony; P Hoban, N Shaughnessy, V Maher; E Mahony, G Keary; J Coen (1-2, 1-0 pen), J Maher (0-1), J Regan; N Keary (0-11, 0-10 frees), J O'Loughlin, T Hoban. Subs: T Regan for E Mahony (half-time), K Colleran for J Regan (39 mins), G Kennedy for N Shaughnessy (48 mins).

Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: sans pessimism on October 10, 2011, 05:28:02 PM
who's fav to win football c/ship this year
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: QUB GAA Research on November 21, 2011, 01:48:51 PM
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We've got some great feedback so far, and I think the users on this message board can add valuable contributions to the study.
Please feel free to comment/make sussestions on our thread (below) or on the survey about the topic.

http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=20675.msg1048613#new (http://gaaboard.com/board/index.php?topic=20675.msg1048613#new)

Thanks Very much!
Go raibh mile maith agat
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Student Dissertation on April 04, 2012, 11:56:28 AM
Hi, I'm a final year student in the University of Ulster compiling my dissertation on Sports Nutrition. I'm doing a survey on the GAA.

If you could please just take two minutes to fill out the survey,it would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SC5MD9F

Thanking you in advance of your co-operation.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: eachaidh on July 12, 2012, 12:36:14 PM
Hi everyone,

Sorry to hijack the thread but please bear with me!

I have been made aware of a study that the University of Ulster are currently carrying out into defibrillators in the GAA. It's an all-Ireland study that is based on line.

As this is such an important and emotive subject for many of us Gaels I thought that I should try to get the word out so that as many of us as possible participate in order to make the results more reliable. The link is below and I would encourage everyone to take the 5 minutes and complete the form. The idea is to get a picture of where we are at as an organisation with the provision of this life saving equipment.

I should state that this is not my study and I am not involved in it other than that I know the people carrying it out. But on their behalf I would like to thank everyone who does fill it out in advance. Your help will be greatly appreciated and hopefully will help the GAA and all of our members. Getting this information may eventually even help to save lives.

Go raibh maith agat!

Link Below:

https://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/971431/CRP-Defibrillators-Survey (https://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/971431/CRP-Defibrillators-Survey)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: 323232 on July 17, 2012, 05:02:55 PM
Hi folks here is a we 2 mins video we would like you to see.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03nOo-CDoRI&feature=share
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: ziggysego on September 06, 2012, 08:22:39 PM
Two excellent cusack stand hurling tickets to swap for football tickets. PM me if interested.
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Square Ball on September 13, 2012, 10:21:19 PM
Bredaghg GAC are running a draw for 2 AI football or hurling final tickets, tickets cost £5. details at http://www.bredaghgac.com/ (http://www.bredaghgac.com/)  or http://www.myclubfinances.com/tickets.asp?LL_ID=499&CLB=1 (http://www.myclubfinances.com/tickets.asp?LL_ID=499&CLB=1)
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: Farrandeelin on October 19, 2015, 09:34:46 PM
Have things got that stale with Corofin winning in Galway that there's no need to post here anymore?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MoChara on November 17, 2015, 03:36:24 PM
Has there been a decision made of when the Galway County Hurling Final will be replayed?
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: GaillimhIarthair on November 17, 2015, 04:14:56 PM
Quote from: MoChara on November 17, 2015, 03:36:24 PM
Has there been a decision made of when the Galway County Hurling Final will be replayed?
Its fixed for this Sunday coming in Pearse Stadium @ 1.45pm.  It will be preceded by the minor replay between Clarinbridge & Kilnadeema-Leitrim @ 12 o clock
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: MoChara on November 18, 2015, 12:48:39 PM
Thanks
Title: Re: Galway club Football and Hurling thread
Post by: thebackbar1 on September 23, 2021, 04:33:20 PM
anyone have any update on the managerial situation ?

No news yet on who has been nominated for the hurling job, and everyone seems to be in the dark in regard to the future of PJ