National Track and Field League brings success for local athletes
Thu, Jul 31, 2025
The Galway Men’s Team won County Gold for the third year in a row, under manager Siobhan Kelleher, sharing the podium with Donegal and Kerry. The squad were led by Justin Lane, the inspirational captain of the men's team, and he also won the Pole Vault in a fine 2.30m clearance. He was fifth in the weight for Distance Throw.
Read more ...Galway athletes thriving on the international stage
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Emma Moore of Galway City Harriers placed seventh in a competitive heat over 800m individually, and later in the championships was instrumental on the Women's 4x400m team who set a new national U23 record in their heat. The quartet of Moore, Kate O'Connell (Lucan Harriers), Victoria Amiadamen (Dooneen AC), and Jenna Breen (City of Lisburn AC) clocked a time of 3:34.81 to dip under the previous record (3:34.87) set in 2017.
Read more ...Galway clubs finish track and field season in style
Thu, Jul 17, 2025
Lauren Kilduff of Craughwell AC topped the weekend’s performances by becoming U18 National Champion in the 400m Hurdles and broke the Championship record with a time of 60:33. Clubmate Emma O’Donovan took home bronze in 62.44.
Read more ...Galway athletes achieve European U23 squad selection
Thu, Jul 10, 2025
Emma Moore of Galway City Harriers will compete over 800m individually following her great early season performances, and also is chosen on the 4x400m Relay team. Andrew Egan will also compete in the 200m and the 4x400m events.
Read more ...Olympic gold medalist visits Renmore
Thu, Jun 26, 2025
McClenaghan's visit was organised by Gymnastics Ireland where just eight clubs were selected to host the 2024 Olympic gold medal winner. Last Saturday, McClenaghan held his private session with RGC's competitive gymnasts from Women's Artistic, Tumbling and Trampoline.
Read more ...Harriers heading for Slovenia
Thu, Jun 19, 2025
Andrew Egan of Galway City Harriers has been picked to run in the 200m individual event after closing a fast 20.86 early this season, and also goes on the 4x100m Relay, while GCH clubmate Cillin Greene has been chosen over 400m individually and will also compete in the 4x400m Relay.
Doggett clocks historic run to claim 400m crown
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
It was one of a host of medals for Galway athletes over the two days of competition.
Read more ...Galway athletes put in strong performances in Belgium
Thu, May 29, 2025
The strength in depth of Galway Athletics was showcased last weekend by strong performances by a number of track and field athletes at an international meet in Belgium.
Read more ...Tuam AC's Newell scores new PB in Czechia
Thu, May 22, 2025
Matthew Newell of Tuam AC competed at the European Race Walking Team Championships in Podebrady in Czechia last weekend. Newell raced in the U20 10km and recorded a new personal best of 44:52 as he finished in 19th place.
Read more ...Galway’s Greene secures World Championship qualification in China
Thu, May 15, 2025
Cillín Greene of Galway City Harriers raced on the Mixed 4x400m relay team that secured qualification for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September.
Read more ...Niamh Heffernan secures Player's Cup stateside
Thu, May 08, 2025
Niamh Heffernan secured the 2025 Player's Cup in Salt Lake City propelling her to the number one spot on the Race 4 Eight Pro Tour.
Read more ...Galway athletics well-represented in 5k series and Great Limerick Run
Thu, May 08, 2025
The 2025 Galway 5k series sponsored by EY continues in earnest, with Abbeyknockmoy hosting the race on May 6 under the command of East Galway AC.
Read more ...Athletics roundup as Craughwell AC claim historic silver medal
Thu, May 01, 2025
Craughwell AC claimed a historic silver medal at The National Road Relays held in Raheny, last Sunday. It was the first ever senior medal win by a Galway team at the hugely prestigious event, which is one of the highlight competitions of the domestic distance running calendar.
Read more ...Young Galway athletes secure medals at National Senior Indoor Track and Field Championships
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
Two of Galway’s top young athletes excelled and claimed medals in a highly competitive series of races at the 123.ie National Senior Indoor Track and Field Championships that was held over two days last weekend in the National Arena in Abbottstown, Dublin.
Read more ...Galway derby set to ignite as Maigh Cuilinn face Titans in Ballinfoyle
Thu, Feb 27, 2025
The highly anticipated Galway basketball derby between Maigh Cuilinn and Titans takes centre stage this Saturday evening in Ballinfoyle Community Centre (7.00pm tip-off), as both sides continue their battle for playoff positioning in the National League Southern Conference.
Read more ...Galway athletics clubs enjoy successful Connacht Indoor Track and Field championships
Thu, Feb 20, 2025
The Connacht Indoor Track and Field championships were held over two days in Athlone Indoor Arena last weekend. Galway clubs travelled in huge numbers and gained a huge medal haul over the 100 plus events on the programme.
Read more ...Tuam AC score National Cross Country medals
Thu, Feb 13, 2025
Three Tuam Athletic Club members won medals at the National Cross Country Championships last weekend.
Read more ...Galway Women's Mini Marathon officially launched
Thu, Jan 16, 2025
Craughwell Athletic Club officially launched the 2025 Galway Women's Mini Marathon on Saturday, January 11.
Read more ...The year that was in Galway sport
Thu, Dec 26, 2024
GAA heroics
We were greatly saddened to lose that incredible exponent of football, the talented Noel Tierney (83) on November 11. But we enjoyed the coming together of two football heroes at his tribute party. We can only imagine the celebrations that surrounded Noel Tierney, for so long the only Galway 'Footballer of the Year'.
National Juvenile Uneven ages and Novice Cross Country championships
Thu, Dec 05, 2024
The final cross country All Irelands of the year were held in scenic Tramore, on the Racecourse last Sunday. Galway clubs once again secured multiple medals.
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