One-point loss to Waterford leaves Galway needing home wins

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Galway senior hurlers require two positive results from their remaining home fixtures, starting on Sunday against Cork in Pearse Stadium (2pm).

Hanniffy runs riot

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Galway upped their performance at the weekend with a convincing 4-13 to 0-7 win over Limerick in the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League division one at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe.

Galway Ladies go top

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Two goals from Roisín Leonard lifted Galway’s Lidl National Football League prospects as Tim Rabbitt’s side ran out convincing winners against Dublin and claimed top spot in division one.

Ailbhe Davoren and Tracey Leonard also struck for goals, while Carla Rowe led the way for Dublin with a 1-4 tally. However it was not enough as Mick Bohan’s side succumbed to a 4-6 to 2-6 defeat, their second in a row.

Galway U20s reach Connacht final again

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Donal O’Fatharta’s Galway U20 side cruised into the Connacht final with a facile victory over a limited Leitrim side.

Sarsfields hoping for third time lucky against Slaughtneil

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The parish of Sarsfields is heading to Croke Park on Sunday for the highly anticipated All Ireland Senior Club Camogie Championship final.

The Galway champions will meet old foes Slaughtneil in the decider at 3.30pm, preceded by the intermediate final between Waterford's Gailltir and St Rynagh's of Offaly at 1.30pm.

Galway recover from black card and return to winning ways

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Galway returned to winning ways on Sunday, coming from behind to win in Letterkenny against Donegal.

U20 footballers advance to Connacht semi-final after penalty shoot-out

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Dónal Ó’Fatharta’s U20 footballers have booked a Connacht semi-final date with Leitrim next Saturday at 2pm in Carrick-on-Shannon after overcoming Mayo’s stiff challenge on penalties.

Sylane launches new fundraising initiative

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Sylane Hurling & Camogie Club, one of the youngest in the county, is unveiling ambitious fundraising plans tomorrow to continue its ground development.

It’s do or die for Galway U20 footballers on Sunday

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

An Spideál’s Dónal O’Fatharta begins his reign as U20 manager on Saturday after stepping up from the minor job to fill Padraic Joyce’s shoes.

‘Ducky’s’ tenure begins with a trip to Castlebar this coming Saturday to face Mayo with throw-in at 2pm in a winner-takes-all as there is no back-door in this Connacht competition.

Galway rue missed chances as they throw away vital two points

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Kerry snatched victory at the death against Galway on Saturday evening under the lights in Tralee in front of a packed crowd in the Kingdom.

Galway do enough to win camogie league opener

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Galway started their defence of their Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League division one with a victory, overcoming Dublin by 0-10 to 0-7 at TU Blanchardstown.

Sharp Limerick a step too far for sluggish Galway

Sun, Feb 02, 2020

A surge at the end of the first half and right at the start of the second saw Galway eventually fall to an inevitable eight-point reverse in front of 14,000 fans on Sunday afternoon.

Oughterard save best for Croke Park to win All Ireland club crown

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

A new name will be engraved on the All-Ireland intermediate club football trophy after Oughterard achieved a superb win over Monaghan side Magheracloone at Croke Park on Saturday.

Finnerty hails his honest players

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Underdogs all the way, Oughterard defied the odds to become only the second club to win the All Ireland intermediate football trophy since neighbours Moycullen 12 years ago.

Overcoming Monaghan's Magheracloone to deliver an All Ireland was a rare and special achievement for the team, the club, and the town of some 1,500 people - most of whom were in Croke Park on Saturday.

Positive start for O'Neill's hurlers, but Limerick will pose tougher challenge

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

The Galway senior hurlers Allianz League Division 1 campaign kicks off in earnest this weekend after they recorded a facile 1-24 to 0-10 opening day win over Westmeath in Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

Second-half goal seals deal for Sarsfields

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Sarsfields will meet old foes Slaughtneil in the All Ireland Senior Club Camogie Championship final in Croke Park in March.

The Galway outfit saw off Dublin's St Vincent's by 1-13 to 0-8 at MacDonagh Park-Nenagh on Sunday, while current holders Slaughtneil overcame Scariff-Ogonnelloe by 2-10 to 1-10.

Galway overcome Monaghan, but now face tougher task in Kerry

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Galway just edged their Allianz League divison one opener against Monaghan in Pearse Stadium in front of a crowd of almost 8,000 on Sunday. The final scoreline was 1-14 to 0-16 points on a contest that could have gone either way.

Corofin create football history as first to claim three-in-a-row

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Corofin footballers succeeded in making history when they became the first team to win three All Ireland senior club crowns in succession.

Three reasons Corofin are winners

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Management and set up: Kevin O’Brien is Corofin’s manager, but he will be the first to credit everyone involved in this set-up - coaches, strength and conditioning coach, dietician, stats team, and many more. Corofin are a most professional club outfit and it shows on the pitch, while off the pitch chairman Michael Ryder is credited with organsing the necessary funds, helped by club treasurer John Raftery and and secretary Jimmy McHugh.

Corofin player ratings

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Bernard Power – Cool, calm and collected right throughout the game. Kickouts were flawless, while making two brilliant saves. Showed great awareness to prevent a stray handpass from going into the net in the final minute of extra time.

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