Connacht Women’s second-half comeback not enough to down Leinster
Sat, Aug 17, 2024
LINLEY MACKENZIE
Connacht Rugby Women provided a real glimpse of their potential despite suffering a 38-19 loss to title-holders Leinster in their opening Vodafone Interprovincial Championship fixture at Energia Park on Saturday.
Fiery subplots aplenty as United host St Pat's
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
There are plenty of sub-plots to enhance an already important league game this Sunday afternoon when Galway United host St. Patrick’s Athletic (Kick-off 3pm).
Read more ...We got confidence from tough games, says Murray
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
Cathal Murray doesn't like to watch All-Ireland Finals on the TV, preferring instead to be in the heart of the action. For the last two years, he has had no choice, having seen his side lose close semi-finals and then watch as the victors went on to take the title each year.
Read more ...In cold days of January, your eye is on reaching an All-Ireland, says Higgins
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
If there is one picture that sums up Galway's workrate and commitment in the semi-final, it was the not so welcome image of Tipp's Eimear McGrath firing high into the Galway net.
Read more ...Galway camogie team has been standard-bearer for gaelic games in county, says chairman
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
The sight of hundreds of young camogie players at the open training session of the senior camogie squad helps with the perception of a pathway for younger players go on to represent their county.
Read more ...Donohue still weaving the magic
Thu, Aug 08, 2024
There's still a magic to Aoife Donohue — the maestro at the heart of Galway's camogie successes over the past few years. The star who once won a senior and intermediate title for Galway in the one day, eleven years ago.
Read more ...Battle for fourth hots up as Sligo host United
Thu, Jul 25, 2024
There are more than bragging rights at stake as Galway United travel to the Showgrounds to take on Sligo Rovers on Saturday night (Kick-off 7.45pm).
Read more ...Galway United sign former Irish international Greg Cunningham
Thu, Jul 18, 2024
When the history of Galway United Football Club is eventually written, it would do well to recognise the significance of yesterday morning in a meeting room of the Connacht Hotel.
Read more ...National and international joy for Galway athletes
Thu, Jul 11, 2024
A strong International Schools team is set to compete in Carmarthen Athletics Track, Wales on Saturday, July 20 in the SIAB Home Countries international.
Read more ...Provincial victors battle it out for shot at history
Thu, Jul 11, 2024
In just their third All-Ireland semi-final since 2001, Galway will face Donegal this Sunday in Croke Park, with throw in at 4pm.
Read more ...Galway schools excel at Tailteann Games
Thu, Jun 27, 2024
Conor Penney of Calasanctius College and Craughwell AC was outstanding. He smashed the Tailteann Games High Jump record with a huge 2.09 metre effort. Penney leaped up to 2.05 metres clearing all heights on his first attempt, and then set the record initially by jumping over at 2.07m and added further to it when clearing 2.09m on his second attempt for an amazing victory.
Read more ...Walsh kicks Tribesmen to knockout stages
Thu, Jun 06, 2024
Galway confirmed their progression through the group stage of the All-Ireland championship with a hard fought 1-12 to 0-11 win over Westmeath last Sunday.
Read more ...Drama assured as Dubs and Donoghue stand between Galway and progression
Fri, May 24, 2024
The race to stay in the hunt for the Liam MacCarthy Cup has gone to the final round of games in both Leinster and Munster this weekend. Drama is assured as seven counties hope to secure the five remaining places in the latter stages of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.
Read more ...Renewed self-belief for Connacht as quarter-final beckons
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Familiar URC foes Connacht and Benetton meet again in European rugby on Sunday. A much sought-after semi-final spot in this year’s European Challenge Cup is the prize.
Read more ...Record entry for Fields of Athenry 10k
Thu, Jan 11, 2024
The annual Fields of Athenry 10k attracted a record entry of almost 1900 athletes on takes place St Stephens Day at 11am in the town, The traditional post Christmas race organised by host club Athenry AC was once again a resounding success with a top-quality field in attendance.
Read more ...Review of the sporting year
Thu, Dec 28, 2023
The colourful look back on the year of sport in Galway by Ralph O'Gorman has become an iconic part of the New Year's reflection on the event on and off the field and tracks over the past twelve months. Enjoy.
Congratulations to Liam Nolan, the young Galway Golf Club member, on winning the Brabazon Cup, — that’s the trophy offered to the winner of the English Amateur Open Championship. The Open was played on the renowned Sunningdale Course. Not surprisingly Nolan is now eyeing up the composition of the British and Irish Walker Cup team. Fingers crossed.
Read more ...Maigh Cuilinn hope to shake off rust with victory in capital
Thu, Dec 07, 2023
Maigh Cuilinn enter this weekend’s Basketball Ireland Superleague matchup in the rare position of being favourites away from home when they travel to Dublin to face St. Vincent’s of Glasnevin.
While Vincent’s are one of the most storied clubs in Irish basketball, they are having a few down years and this season in particular look vulnerable for relegation, having won just one game to date. They also have the worst overall score difference of any team in the league.
Read more ...Craughwell steal the show at National Novice Cross Country
Thu, Dec 07, 2023
On a dramatic day in Navan last Sunday, at the National Novice and Unvene Ages Cross Country championships, Craughwell athletes stole the show with a fantastic team win in the hugely competitive Men’s race over 6km. William Fitzgerald of Craughwell made it a double celebration as he raced home to a superb silver medal after always being at the front of affairs in an enthralling race won by Michael Murphy of Tullamore.
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