Lam ushers in new Connacht culture

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

It is a new ball game at Connacht Rugby this season, and coach Pat Lam is already keen to ensure the province continues its improvement, particularly with ball in hand.

Galway’s young soccer stars head to Poland

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

A group of young soccer stars from Galway fly out to Poland this week to represent their country in an underage tournament which will also feature teams from Germany, Italy, France and hosts Poland.

The Galway FA u-15 squad, which is managed by Nigel Keady and Derek Rogers, is travelling to Torun tomorrow for the three-day tournament. The 18-strong squad features players from Barna/Furbo FC, Galway Hibernians, Knocknacarra FC, Mervue United, Moyne Villa, Renmore FC and Salthill Devon, and all are part of the FAI’s Emerging Talent programme in Galway.

Salthill’s improving form will be tested against leaders Longford

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

Following the brief Airtricity League mid-season break, action resumes tomorrow evening with a first division clash involving Salthill Devon and Longford Town at Drom.

Galway youngsters take gold at Taekwon-do championships

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

Galway taekwon-do students claimed eight gold medals at recent international competitions.

Keary goal puts wind back in Loughrea’s sails

Thu, Jun 27, 2013

A shock looked in store as Castlegar led Loughrea by four points with 12 minutes left on the clock in Kenny Park on Sunday evening.

Connacht strike new deal with Australian kit suppliers

Thu, Jun 20, 2013

Connacht Rugby has struck a major deal with sportswear newcomers BLK Sport to supply a full range of new kit for the province.

Swimmers, Olympian, and sporting heroes in fundraising swimathon

Thu, Jun 20, 2013

The competitive squads of Shark Swimming Club, Galway, are holding a fundraising swimathon on Saturday from 6pm to 8.30pm in Leisureland Salthill.

Under the direction of head coach Eduardo Santos, the swimmers are undertaking the challenge of swimming 207km in 2 hours and 14 minutes - the distance and time it takes to drive from Leisureland to the National Aquatic Centre, Dublin.

Galway Ladies edged out in first u-21 final

Thu, Jun 20, 2013

Galway’s u-21 ladies suffered a heartbreaking 0-13 to 0-11 defeat to Cork in the inaugural Aisling McGing All Ireland u-21 football final.

Hurlers do enough to qualify for Leinster final

Thu, Jun 20, 2013

There has been a lot of talk over the past few days about how Laois put it right up to Galway in O’Moore Park last Sunday before Anthony Cunningham’s men finally advanced by 2-17 to 1-13 to the Leinster final.

Salthill-Knocknacarra progress to the last sixteen

Thu, Jun 20, 2013

After their surprise defeat to Carna-Caiseal in the first round of the championship three weeks ago, some questioned Salthill’s ability to find the necessary hunger to challenge for another run at a county title this season.

Moycullen and Barna in relegation trouble

Thu, Jun 20, 2013

Following last weekend’s senior championship action, the teams in the relegation play-off for 2013 are Barna, Moycullen, Caherlistrane, Micheál Breathnachs and the losers of the Killererin v Cortoon Shamrocks replay.

Meehan and county players to coach football camp

Thu, Jun 20, 2013

Galway county player Michael Meehan is coordinating and coaching in a Galway football camp, which starts next Monday (June 24) at Loughgeorge.

The camp is part of an initiative launched by the GAA and the Gaelic Players Association for 13 to 15-year-old boys countrywide.

Hurling golf classic

Thu, Jun 20, 2013

The annual Galway Hurling Supporters’ Club golf classic will take place on Friday July 5 at Galway Bay Golf Course.

The golf classic has limited time slots remaining with teams of four costing €200.

Mervue look to consolidate hold on second place with visit to Wexford

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Having ended a four-game losing streak in all competitions, Mervue United will be anxious to garner the full complement of spoils when they visit Ferrycarrig Park tomorrow for a clash with Wexford Youths.

Streets of Galway celebrates twenty-eight years of summer running

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

The popular Streets of Galway 8k Road Race is set to take place on August 10.

Connacht recruits eight younsters for its academy

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Eight new youngsters will join Connacht Rugby’s academy next season, including current Irish u-20 player, David Panter, who is currently involved in the World Cup in France.

Galway women’s team gets go ahead for National League

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

A new women’s soccer team representing Galway has been accepted to compete in the National League.

West Coast United in first final

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Newcomers West Coast United will square up to Tuam Celtic in the final of the u-12 Shield tomorrow evening at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway (7.30pm).

Costello named on Irish team

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Sprinter Laura Ann Costello of Galway City Harriers has been selected to compete for Ireland in the European Youth Olympic Festival in mid July in Utrecht in the Netherlands.

Galway senior football qualifiers this weekend

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Salthill-Knocknacarra v Micheal Breathnach
Saturday 7.15pm Pearse Stadium

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