Muliaina arrives

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Connacht's biggest signing, All Black centurion Mils Muliaina, arrived in Connacht last evening.

Galway FC prepare for Waterford United tomorrow

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Six SSE Airtricity League First Division remain for Galway FC, who will be hoping to build on their much improved recent form when hosting Waterford United at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening.

In the past fortnight Galway have beaten Longford Town in the League and though Tommy Dunne's side exited the FAI Ford Cup following a defeat against Premier Division table toppers Dundalk, there was plenty to admire about how the visitors competed at Oriel Park. Despite losing the Lilywhites tie, Dunne took positives from last Friday's display. “We set ourselves up to make sure that first and foremost we would be difficult to beat,” was Dunne's verdict.

Knocknacarra take all-Ireland title

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Sunday August 24 was a proud day for Knocknacarra, Connacht, and Galway soccer.

In Athlone, the Knocknacarra under 12 team, after already becoming Galway and Connacht champions, having defeated Ulster in the semi-final yesterday, faced into a tough all Ireland final against the Munster champions.

Galway WFC at home to Peamount on Sunday

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Galway WFC are in action this weekend in their home season opener against Dublin side Peamont United in Eamonn Deacy Park. Don O’Riordan’s side will be looking to get points on the board after their opening day defeat to UCD Waves last Sunday in Jackson Park.

Salthill-Knocknacarra too strong for Na Breathnaigh

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Salthill-Knocknacarra qualified for an exciting county senior football quarter-final against Milltown in the next round of the Galway club championship when they proved too strong for Micheal Breathnachs last Sunday evening in a rain-drenched Moycullen.

Corinthians gain win against Sligo in the Connaught League

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Corinthians have bounced back with a win in the Connaught League against Sligo RFC in Cloonacauneen Park on Saturday August 23.

Galway find Kilkenny too hot to handle

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The Galway senior ladies camogie team relinquished their all-Ireland title last Sunday when they went down to a highly motivated and skilful Kilkenny outfit in the Liberty Insurance all-Ireland senior semi-final at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

Galway ladies face Dublin on Saturday in all-Ireland semi-final

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The Galway ladies footballers will head to Cusack Park in Mullingar this Saturday to face Dublin at 3.15pm in the all-Ireland semi-final following their impressive 0-17 to 0-14 victory over Monaghan last weekend in Birr.

U-21 hurlers fall short at the death

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Johnny Kelly’s county U-21 panel put in a mighty effort in Semple stadium last Saturday evening, but unfortunately they fell short in the last few minutes to bow out of the U-21 championship at the semi-final stage by two points, on a score-line of Galway 1-19, Wexford 1-21.

Wexford were simply the stronger finishers, and J.J. Doyle’s men pulled away from a Galway side playing its first game of the year in the last few exchanges.

New season, new challenges for Connacht Rugby

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

As September approaches, Connacht are busy in preparation for a season of change for European club rugby.

Galway are up against it in FAI Cup clash with Dundalk

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Galway FC face a demanding FAI Ford Cup third round clash against SSE Airtricity League premier division table toppers Dundalk tomorrow at Oriel Park.

Ryan wary of revengeful Kilkenny in camogie semi-final

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

The Galway senior camogie team will face Kilkenny this Sunday in the All-Ireland semi-final at Arus Na Gael in Limerick (4pm).

The team qualified for the semi-final stage by virtue of a hard-fought 2-10 to 0-14 extra-time victory over Clare two weeks ago.

Lam’s squad heads to London

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Connacht head to London for their second pre-season clash warm-up where they will face Wasps in London on Saturday.

Galway cricketers win Munster Senior Cup

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

For the first time in the club’s history, County Galway Cricket Club has won the prestigious Munster Senior Cup.

Galway Touch Rugby women follow Ireland’s lead

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

While Irish Rugby is celebrating a fourth place at the Women’s Rugby World Cup in France, a team from Galway produced a similar result in Wales.

Galway WFC face a tough league opener to UCD

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Galway WFC begin their 2014/15 FAI Women’s National League season away to UCD Waves this Sunday in Dublin.

Extra time heartbreak for Galway girls

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

The Galway u-16 girls ran out of steam in extra time after an epic battle with Dublin who claimed this year’s All Ireland final in Moate on Sunday by 6-12 to 4-13.

Untested Galway u-21 hurlers face Wexford

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

The Galway county u-21 hurlers take on Wexford this Saturday at 6pm in Semple Stadium in the All-Ireland semi-final.

Big weekend of club football

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Three senior football championship games are fixed for Sunday with the winners advancing to the county quarter-finals on the weekend of September 6/7.

Galway Ladies prepare to step up

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

The Galway Ladies will travel to St Brendan's Park (Birr) this Saturday to take on Monaghan in the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship quarter-final.

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