O’Halloran and Swift re-sign with Connacht

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

By DECLAN ROONEY Connacht have complete another major transfer coup by nailing down promising winger Tiernan O’Halloran to a new two-year deal. And veteran lock Michael Swift has also been handed a one-year contract extension by the province, that will … Continue reading →

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Galway abandon plan for training centre and face €2.5m loss

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

By JOHN FALLON GAA officials in Galway have decided to abandon an ambitious plan to develop a training centre for their hurlers even though they look like losing over €2.5m on the deal. Galway hurling board purchased over 100 acres … Continue reading →

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Corofin left stunned after fine upped €500 on appeal

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

By JOHN FALLON Galway champions Corofin have been hit with an extra €500 fine after an appeal to the Connacht Council backfired. Corofin appealed a decision by the provincial body to fine them €5,100 following incidents at the Connacht SFC … Continue reading →

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Injuries force Connacht’s Matthews to retire

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

By JOHN FALLON Connacht centre Keith Matthews has been forced to retire from rugby after failing to recover from an Achilles tendon injury picked up seven months ago. The former Ireland A international is the latest professional player who has … Continue reading →

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Galway hurling review leads call for open draw

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

By JOHN FALLON A review group in Galway under the chairmanship of former GAA President Joe McDonagh is urging the Tribesmen to lead the drive for an open draw system to be introduced for the All-Ireland senior hurling championship. The … Continue reading →

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Ospreys too strong for Connacht

Posted on November 28, 2011 by admin

Connacht 6 Ospreys 17 By JOHN FALLON It has been a momentous few weeks for Connacht rugby but away from all the razzmatazz of their historic entry to the Heineken Cup, a seven-match losing run has now accumulated. A good … Continue reading →

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Young guns see Munster past Edinburgh

Posted on November 28, 2011 by admin

Munster 34 Edinburgh 17 By DECLAN ROONEY Stand-in captain Mick O’Driscoll has paid tribute to emerging Munster talent – but says experienced players like himself are not going to give up their places without a fight. The young brigade grabbed … Continue reading →

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O’Connell backing O’Driscoll to return

Posted on November 10, 2011 by admin

By DECLAN ROONEY Paul O’Connell has no doubts but Brian O’Driscoll will make a full recovery and be back in action better than ever after shoulder surgery. Indeed, O’Connell reckons the Ireland captain can benefit from the lay-off and return … Continue reading →

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Bakery back from the flames with Harrods contract

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin

By JOHN FALLON A SMALL family bakery that was threatened with closure after a fire during the summer is back in business and preparing to supply Harrods of London with Christmas puddings. The Foods of Athenry bakery company in Kiltullagh, … Continue reading →

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Cooney to be put forward for Offaly job

Posted on November 3, 2011 by admin

By JOHN FALLON Gerry Cooney will be proposed as Offaly football manager at a meeting of the county board this evening. Former Clare All-Ireland double winner Ollie Baker will be ratified as Offaly hurling boss for the next three years … Continue reading →

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