Titans resolve works a miracle in cup final

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

The long wait for Galway’s Titans is over. Having lost five successive national basketball finals, the JM&L Auctioneers Titans finally claimed silverware at the National Basketball Arena.

Fallon leads Galway medal haul with two national titles

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Galway rising middle-distance runner Keith Fallon claimed two national titles at the weekend’s All Ireland Indoor Junior and Under 23 Championships in Athlone.

The Galway City Harrier took gold medals in both the u-23 800m in a time of 1.56, and in the 1500m in four minutes flat. Fallon took on both races early on, and won from the front in an impressive display of middle distance running.

Big weekend for Ardrahan and Portumna camogie teams

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Ardrahan and Portumna Camogie supporters will be on the road early this Sunday to Moneygall in Offaly in support of their respective teams in the All-Ireland club semi-finals.

Corinthians face a tricky assignment against Shannon

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Corinthians head to Thomond Park on Saturday to take on mid-table Shannon in the Ulster Bank League’s division 1b.

Top-of-the-table Wegians cannot afford slip-up to Seapoint

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Galwegians head to Dublin intent on maintaining their top-of-the-table position in the Ulster Bank League when they face a struggling Seapoint side in Kilbogget Park on Saturday (2.30pm).

Galway women in first cup game at Deacy Park

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Galway WFC can expect a tough encounter with neighbours Castlebar Celtic when they open their Bus ÉireannWNL Cup campaign in Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday.

The Galway women go into the match after an unexpected break from action last weekend when their planned opener against Shamrock Rovers was postponed due to an unplayable pitch in Dublin.

Kickboxing success

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Six kickboxers from the Corrib Kickboxing Club in Claregalway, coached by Sean Cumiskey, were winners at the WKA Irish championships in Waterford at the weekend. Martin Murphy from Athenry enjoyed a unanimous victory, Claregalway local Liam O’Connell stopped his opponent in the first round, David Short finished his opponent 27 seconds into the first round, Dylan Delaney won by unanimous decision, and both Thomas O’Dwyer and Pavel Smal had non-contests. Jordan Connolly from Claregalway faced a tough and experienced fighter from Athlone who won the contest.

Supporters invited to open meeting on planned Galway FC co-operative

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Newly-established Galway FC is looking for people interested in joining a co-operative which would give the community a voice on its board.

Titans look for first national trophy

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Titans head to Tallaght on Saturday looking to win their first national basketball trophy.

Galway WFC need victory to keep them in cup contention

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Galway WFC travel to Dublin this Sunday to take on Shamrock Rovers in the second group game in this year’s Bus Éireann WNL Cup.

Galway will be confident of putting some points on the board, before hosting neighbours Castlebar in Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday week in the final game.

Maree overcome Demons to stay top of National League

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Maree remain top of the men’s National League division one following a comfortable 83-60 defeat of Cork’s Blue Demons on Saturday night in Calasanctius.

Galway FC head into the county for friendly

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

As Galway FC manager Tommy Dunne continues to build his squad in preparation for the new season, the club has announced it will host its planned friendly with Limerick in Headford.

Last quarter proves too much for Moycullen

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Despite excellent performances from Dylan Cunningham, who finished with 27 points, and Mike Callaghan, who scored 25 and a massive 21 rebounds, SSE Renewables Moycullen were unable to secure the home win against Neptune in Saturday evening’s premier league.

Connacht’s Heineken Cup campaign ends on a low

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Connacht fullback Gavin Duffy says the province will bounce back from its poorest result in the Heineken Cup.

Having entered the final pool match with a quarter-final at stake, no one expected Saracens to give Connacht a 64-6 hammering at Allianz Park on Saturday.

Marmion citing complaint dropped

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

adquarters in Dublin this afternoon having been yellow carded during Saturday’s Heineken Cup fixture against Saracens.

Hunt for promotion hots up for Galway rugby clubs

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Corinthians and Galwegians are back in All Ireland League action on Saturday (2.30pm) and both enjoy home advantage.

Rushe races home in Tuam to celebrate 75th birthday

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

More than 450 runners completed Tuam AC’s 10th anniversary road race on Sunday which was won by Paddy Hamilton of Annadale Striders in Belfast with a storming finish.

Galway FC must hit the ground running

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Galway FC's opening game in the Airtricity League will be a home fixture against first division favourites Longford Town on Friday March 7 at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Galwegians face stern test in All Ireland Cup semi-final

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

Galwegians, having moved four points clear at the top of the Ulster Bank League division 2a, now face a litmus test against a top division side in the All Ireland Cup campaign.

Moycullen youngsters find their feet as basketball league resumes

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

SSE Renewables Moycullen are back in action on Saturday when they face current cup champions Neptune from Cork in the National Basketball League in the NUIG Kingfisher gym (6.30pm).

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