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Galway hurling fans got an unexpected boost before a ball had even been thrown in last weekend. It was announced that their final National League group game against Limerick will now take place this coming Saturday afternoon in Pearse Stadium (throw-in is at 1.15pm). The footballers will also play in the Salthill grounds on the same day (throw-in is at 3.15pm).

Galway United Women opened their League of Ireland campaign with an impressive 2-0 win away to Athlone Town last Saturday.

Connacht’s Shayne Bolton is remaining at the Sportsground for another two seasons.

Maigh Cuilinn’s final Superleague home game of the season this Saturday night will be a bitter-sweet affair. The Connemara side have been relegated to the National League following a defeat at the buzzer last weekend.

The carnival weekend surrounding St Patrick’s day kicks off this Saturday, as Galway welcome the two All-Ireland champions to Pearse stadium. It is a double header that is sure to bring a packed crowd to the Salthill venue.

The RTÉ cameras will be trained on Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow night as Galway United entertain five-in-a-row chasing champions Shamrock Rovers.

Lidl has invested more than €700,000 in LGFA clubs and secondary schools through the Lidl Plus Rewards scheme over the past three years. The Lidl Plus LGFA Rewards scheme has now seen more than 800 LGFA teams benefit from new jerseys and up to €370,000 in funding over the last three years with more than €700,000 invested in local teams altogether.

Galwegians suffered a severe case of déjà vu against Bruff RFC, losing 32-30 in the dying moments after being 25-0 up before half-time. The loss is a massive blow that almost certainly ends their automatic promotion push.

Galway United Women brought the curtain down on their pre-season campaign with a creditable draw against Wexford in Maree last Saturday evening.

Galway’s home-grown rugby star Cathal Forde has signed a new, two-year deal with Connacht Rugby.