United’s solid start boosts promotion bid

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Whether a good start can be half the battle for Galway FC remains to be seen, but there is a sense Tommy Dunne's side is beginning to believe that an SSE Airtricity League first division promotion bid is possible.

As Galway continue to produce clever footballing displays, those following the team home and away are encouraged by the recent evidence. The most impressive performances and results so far have been on the road where the wins over Shelbourne in the League and UCD in the FAI Ford Cup confirmed the promise of this Galway outfit.

Galway WFC appoints former United manager O’Riordan

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Former Galway United manager Don O’Riordan is to take over the Galway women’s FC National League side.

Breathnach and Farrell join Irish at Euro champs

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Two Galway athletes have been selected to compete for Ireland at the European Team Championships in Estonia this weekend.

Hurlers need to hit form against the Cats on Sunday

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

The Galway hurlers head to Tullamore (4pm) on Sunday to take on Kilkenny in the Leinster semi-final.

Minors can get Saturday evening off to a positive start

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

John Donnellan's Galway minors take on Sligo on Saturday (5pm) in Markievicz Park as a curtainraiser to the senior clash.

A perfect five for Regina Casey

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

All roads led to Tuam for the final event of the 2014 Galway 5k series, and Galway City Harriers continued their dominance, taking seven of the top 10 places.

Titans take Toulouse in overtime

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Galway's Titans senior girls showed great resolve and character to achieve a well-deserved win in their final match at the highly competitive Tournoi Antton Pebbet at the Basque Club of Anglet France, Team ACCB.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Hurling Fixtures
Junior A Hurling Championship

Junior A Hurling Championship

St James too strong for inept Cortoon outfit

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

St James were too strong, too organised, and had too much guile for a very disappointing Cortoon Shamrocks outfit last weekend at Tuam Stadium.

Corofin lay down marker against Mountbellew

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Everyone's favourite for the county football championship, Corofin, hit the ground running with a comprehensive 3-14 to 0-10 victory over Mountbellew-Moylough last weekend at Tuam Stadium.

Dunne targets Wexford visit for another three home points

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Galway FC's last SSE Airtricity League first division game before the mid-season break takes place at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow when Tommy Dunne's side host Wexford Youths.

New challenge for Connacht in European rugby

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

After three seasons of Heineken Cup rugby, Connacht return to the Challenge Cup next season where they will face new opposition in two French and an English outfit.

1984 school rowers renew rivalry at Sunday’s Galway Regatta

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Galway rowers from St Joseph's (Bish) and Colaiste Iognaid (Jes) are set to renew rivalries at this weekend's Galway Regatta, including two teams from 1984.

Galway FC take on UCD in buoyant form

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

While few would dispute the gap in quality which exists between the SSE Airtricity League premier and first divisions, Galway FC will still head for the capital tomorrow hopeful of causing an FAI Ford Cup surprise against UCD.

Connacht lose captain Clarke to enforced retirement

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

One of Connacht's biggest signings, the double-winning Super 15 captain Craig Clarke, has been forced to quit the game.

Titans’ youngsters shine at European tournament

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Titan u-13 boys, sole Irish representatives at European basketball tournament in Gothenburg last weekend, returned home with a record of four wins and two losses.

Lally claims a fifth schools’ title at athletic champs

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Alanna Lally was the toast of Galway athletics on Saturday when she claimed the 800m title at the Irish Schools Track and Field Championships in Tullamore.

Hurlers display against Laois is a cause for concern

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

At half time on Sunday in O’Moore Park in the Leinster Hurling Championship quarter-final, Laois led by 0-16 to 1-7, and Galway looked in trouble.

Experienced Mayo should have too much for Roscommon

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

This time last year Mayo trounced Roscommon by 0-21 to 0-9 in McHale Park in the provincial semi-final.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Football Fixtures
Senior Football Championship Fri 06 Jun, At Tuam Stadium, Caltra v Kilconly 19:30 Ref: Gerry Daly.

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