Galway return to Deacy Park after another stalemate

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

The SSE Airtricity League first division has reached a critical stage so tomorrow's Eamonn Deacy Park encounter carries huge significance for Galway FC, who host Shamrock Rovers B at the Dyke Road venue.

Having only taken one point from their two fixtures since the mid season break, Galway need a positive result against the Hoops, who have drawn twice with the Tribesmen in 2014.

Packie Bonner returns to launch Galway Cup

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Former Irish goalkeeper Packie Bonner launched the 10th Galway Cup at a reception in the Aula Maxima NUIG this week.

No home pre-season for Connacht lined up

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Connacht Rugby fans will not get to see Pat Lam's team in action at the Galway Sportsground before the start of this season's Celtic League.

 Connacht have only two pre-season fixtures planned this season and both are away from home - against Clermont Avergne in France, and Wasps in London.  It had been hoped that Newcastle Falcons would reciprocate Connacht's visit to England last season, but it is understood the English premiership side is not willing to travel.

Get ready for this year’s Streets of Galway

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

It is that time of year again when Galway City Harriers start preparing for the famous "Streets of Galway" road race, which will take place on August 9.

Galway supporters form new Tribesmen GAA club

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

A new Galway GAA Supporters’ Club was launched this week at the G Hotel by county chairman Noel Treacy.

Galway rowers named for World Championships

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Galway rowers have been selected to compete at the under-23 World Rowing Championships in Italy next month, from 23rd to 27th July.

Fionnain McQuillan-Tolan, who currently rows with Grainne Mhaol RC, Richard Bennett, Robert O'Callaghan, and Kevin Neville, all from the NUIG Boat Club, will contest the men’s four event at the championships in Varese which run from Julu 23 to 27.

Rahoon’s three-ball scramble

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Rahoon/Newcastle Hurling Club will host a three ball scramble on Thursday July10 and Friday July 11. The scramble is €90 per team with plenty of prizes on the day for all golf enthusiasts.

Knockdoemore pitches host first Feile fixtures

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Claregalway ladies, who hosted Kilkenny City for the 2014 Feile, enjoyed a successful weekend, topping their group to advance to the quarter-finals.

Lally secures world championship standard

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Several of Galway’s best athletes raced at the Le Cheile track meeting in Kildare on Friday over a series of middle distance events.

Galway City Harrier’s 800 metre star Alanna Lally secured a World Championship Junior standard with a run of 2.08.49 in the women’s international event. Keith Fallon of GCH ran a good time of 1.53.41 in the men’s 800m, while Craughwell’s Peadar Harvey ran 1.58.6 and Damien O Boyle was just outside two minutes in the same event. Jamie Fallon of Craughwell ran a personal best of 4.00.40 in the 1500 metres.

Minors pay price for wastefulness and crash out to Mayo

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

The Galway minor footballers paid the ultimate price for their profligacy in the first 20 minutes of the Connacht semi-final in Tuam Stadium on Saturday, crashing out of the championship by 3-7 to 1-12.

Hurlers need a big performance on Saturday to stay in the championship

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Johnny Cash famously sang about walking the line and this Saturday at Semple Stadium (7pm) the Galway senior hurlers will have to do just that if they are to see off Tipperary and keep their championship season alive.

Dunne demands instant response in Waterford after recent loss

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

After suffering a disappointing defeat to Longford Town Galway FC, manager Tommy Dunne wants his team to 'bounce back' immediately in tomorrow evening’s SSE Airtricity League first division at the RSC against Waterford United.

Following the 3-0 Longford loss a critical clash looms for the Tribesmen and Dunne is seeking an instant response. “We have to bounce back. It is as simple and straightforward as that,” he says. “We were not happy with how it went against Longford. We were flat, I thought the whole ground seemed flat, the supporters and the team.

Meet Katie O’Brien - Galway’s history maker at Henley

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Teenager Katie O'Brien from Clarinbridge made history at the weekend when becoming the first female Irish Para-athlete to win gold at Women’s Royal Henley Regatta.

World Cup youngsters boost Carolan’s Connacht Academy

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Ireland's Junior World Championship winger, Galwegians Ciaran Gaffney, outhalf Conor McKeon, and centre Peter Robb are among the new quintet, along with hooker Jack Dineen and backrow Marc Kelly.

In addition tighthead prop Jamie Dever will rejoin the Academy this year, having been released on sabbatical last season due to a lengthy battle with a foot injury. He will come into year two of the Academy having already completed a season in 2012/13, while Shane Layden who had completed three years in the Academy, has been re-contracted for an additional year having missed the majority of a season due to injury, but he will train with the senior squad under coach Pat Lam.

Galway trio selected for Team Ireland Tag

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Three Galway players, Elaine Hall, Fabienne Cooney and Craig Glynn, have been chosen to represent Team Ireland in the upcoming Tag Rugby Tri-Nations Cup against Great Britain and OzTag Australia in Limerick on July 11.

New black belts

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Four members of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club graded for their 1st Dan Black Belts in kickboxing on Saturday evening, all passing with distinction.

Galway lose opening camogie clash

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Galway camogie hopes of kicking off the defence of their All Ireland title on a positive note floundered in Athenry on Sunday.

Women’s team advances to national athletic finals

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Galway County athletic women’s team has qualified for the August finals of the National Track and Field League finals in Tullamore.

Galway minors take on All-Ireland champions in Tuam on Saturday

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

The Galway minor footballers take on Mayo, the current All-Ireland minor champions, at Tuam Stadium this Saturday (5.30pm) in the Connacht semi-final.

John Donnellan's side had a convincing 1-13 to 1-7 win over Sligo at Markievicz Park last weekend and they must follow up that performance, seven days later with an even better display if they are to join the seniors in the Connacht final on July 13.

Back to Tullamore for Galway hurlers on Saturday

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Anthony Cunningham's senior hurlers must do it all again, and more, when they face their nemesis Kilkenny in the replay of the Leinster semi-final on Saturday in Tullamore (7pm).

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