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Robbie Henshaw shed the disappointment of not making a test match appearance (due to injury) on the previous British & Irish Lions tour to New Zealand with an impressive test debut in the 22-17 victory over South Africa on Saturday.

Champagne was popped and joyous tears were flowing in Moycullen and Furbo villages last night to celebrate Galway's two Olympic medallists who were part of the never-say-die women's coxless fours team that had the nation on the edge of its seat early on Wednesday morning.

Joe Canning announced his retirement from inter-county hurling yesterday.

“Belief comes from hard work and winning matches,” Galway United manager John Caulfield says ahead of a crucial SSE Airtricity League first division encounter away to Wexford FC at Ferrycarrig Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

Bearna Golf Club turns 25 this year. To celebrate its silver anniversary, and for being part of the Galway golfing community for all this time, they are holding a special Festival of Golf from August 2nd to 8th.

“I'm certain we are now at a pivotal point in women's football here because next year the licensing regulations for the WNL clubs are being completely revolutionised,” Galway WFC’s Ruth Fahy says about the future of the game in this country.

An interesting TG4 All Ireland Ladies Football Championship continues with Monday’s Bank Holiday meeting at McHale Park (1.45pm) involving Mayo and Galway set to provide further drama.

Corrib Rangers needed points so Jimmy Jennings simply answered the call. A couple of games remained in the Western Hygiene Supplies premier division with Jennings contributing two critical goals when Rangers defeated Galway Hibernians at Bohermore on July 18.

For a couple of decades PJ Norman was a highly regarded goalkeeper in the Galway & District League.