THE FULL FORWARD COLUMN Don't fall for neighbours' empty talk

Thu, May 01, 2025

If you happen to be mingling with Mayo folk in advance of Sunday’s Connacht Senior Football Championship final and they’re bowling you over with gushing praise for the quality of this Galway team - while also at the same time talking down their own prospects - my advice would be to smile, nod, and say the bare minimum.

Galway seek Connacht four-in-a-row crown

Thu, May 01, 2025

Galway take on Mayo in the Connacht Senior Football Championship this Sunday at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park.

Under 16 camogie stars claim All-Ireland final berth

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

The Galway U16 camogie team's unbeaten run in the Eir U16A All-Ireland Camogie Championship continued on Saturday when they overcame Tipperary for the second time in two weeks in the All-Ireland semi-final to secure their place in a third consecutive U16A All-Ireland final.

Tribesmen look to bounce back in Tullamore

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

After falling to defeat for the first time to Kilkenny in the group stages of the Leinster senior hurling championship last Saturday afternoon, manager Micheál Donoghue admitted his displeasure with what was a very disappointing performance in the aftermath of a twelve-point loss in Nowlan Park.

Hurlers must now fully lean into transition

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Since his return to the helm as Galway senior hurling manager, Micheál Donoghue has been on the receiving end of four 12-point losses in just seven competitive outings - a statistic that provides an accurate summation of where his team lie in the current Liam MacCarthy food chain.

The passing of Micko

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

The passing of Kerry legend Mick O’Dwyer earlier this month touched every corner of the country. A larger-than-life character, astute businessman, and extraordinary footballer and manager, 'Micko' was truly an icon of the GAA. You didn't have to follow sport to appreciate the impact this man had on modern Irish life.

Tribesmen's championship campaign gets underway at Nowlan Park

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

The Leinster Senior Hurling Championship gets underway this Saturday afternoon as Kilkenny host Galway in Nowlan Park (throw-in 3.45pm). Neither side were overly impressive during their respective league campaigns so this is an opportunity to start afresh for both camps.

Easter super Sunday at Pearse Stadium

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Salthill-Knocknacarra are hosting a pre-match event ahead of the Connacht Senior Football quarter-final between Galway and Roscommon at Pearse Stadium this Sunday.

Galway Ladies seek silverware at Croker

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

With their Division 1 status next season already secured, Galway Senior Ladies footballers will go to Croke Park this Saturday, April 12 with nothing but silverware on their minds. They take on Cork, whose only league defeat came at the hands of the Tribeswomen back in February.

Galway Ladies make swift return to Division 1

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The Galway Ladies football team secured their immediate return to Division 1 league football with a comprehensive victory over Monaghan last weekend. They travel to Clare this Sunday for the final league fixture of the campaign.

Ward and McGrath pick up club player of the year accolades

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

Kilkerrin-Clonberne's Louise Ward and Sarsfields' Niamh McGrath were awarded the Ladies Gaelic Football Club Player of the Year and Camogie Club Player of the Year respectively at the AIB Club Players of the Year awards at Croke Park last Friday night.

Galway face tough test to claim final place

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

The Galway Senior Camogie team travel to Cork this weekend as the top two of Division 1A face-off in a bid to make the league final. Galway can only be caught by Tipperary who sit two points behind going into the last game of the group phase.

Final within touching distance for Galway

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Pearse Stadium will host Galway's senior footballers as they take on Kerry in the final game of the Allianz Football League campaign where Pádraig Joyce's side have their sights set on a place in the final.

Place in the final up for grabs for Galway's hurlers

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

The Galway senior hurlers are on the road yet again this weekend as they travel south to take on a free-scoring Cork side on Saturday night in the final round of the national league (throw-in 7.30pm), with a place in the final up for grabs if Micheál Donoghue’s side can come away with a win.

Galway look to build on perfect start with trip to Derry

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Galway travel to Derry this weekend as they aim to continue their flawless start to the Allianz Football League campaign.

Success for Galway athletic clubs at cross country competitions

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

It was an historic day in the superb surrounds of Westport House in Mayo, for Castlegar AC athlete Abaas Adam Edris, who produced a top class, front running performance to secure the National Intermediate title at a thrilling edition of the 123.ie National Intermediate, Masters and Juvenile B Cross Country Championships. Edris has placed highly at National level in multiple recent editions of this event and finally got his reward for years of hard work to claim a famous win over the testing 8km distance last Sunday. Ultimately shaking off a strong Ennis Track challenge, Edris was a decisive winner of the men’s race over 8,000m, with the Galway athlete crossing the line in a time of 26:16.

Tributes paid to Galway hurling icon

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Galway hurling legend Michael Coleman will be laid to rest today following his death last Friday.

Killannin and Oughterard to compete in Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé 2025

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

The Killannin men’s team and the Oughterard ladies will take part in the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé 2025, which will take place from Friday, February 21 to Sunday, February 23.

Roscommon up next for flawless Galway

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Galway will look to continue their perfect start to the Division Two National Football League campaign as they face Roscommon at Tuam Stadium on Sunday, February 9.

Galway continue perfect start with sweet victory to sit top

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Galway cemented their place at the top of Division One as they continued their flawless start to the Allianz Football League campaign with victory over Mayo last Sunday.

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