Pearse Stadium may play big part if Ireland secure Rugby World Cup in a decade’s time
Thu, Dec 20, 2012
It is hoped that Ireland will be the prospective host country for the 2023 Rugby World Cup and should that application prove to be successful, games may be featured in Pearse Stadium throughout the tournament. The Galway County Board has showed its support by adopting a motion issued by the Salthill/Knockacarra club regarding the usage of Pearse Stadium in this competition.
Read more ...Connacht head to France expecting Biarrtiz backlash
Thu, Dec 13, 2012
Connacht Rugby are likely to keep faith with the young XV which overcame Biarrtiz last weekend when the two sides meet for the second of these back-to-back Heineken Cup fixtures in France tomorrow night (8pm).
One enforced change will see Johnny O’Connor come in for Willie Faloon who fractured his eye socket last weekend, but coach Eric Elwood is likely to allow the remainder of that winning team another start in the Parc des Sports Aguiléra tomorrow.
Read more ...Connacht anger as McCarthy heads east
Thu, Dec 13, 2012
Mike McCarthy’s departure to Dublin has come after repeated and concerted efforts by Leinster Rugby over a number of years.
Read more ...Galway Garda edge Teachers in tight game
Thu, Dec 13, 2012
Galway Garda are back in the Connacht Senior Football final and on course for three All Ireland titles in succession after a narrow one-point victory over a resilient Mayo Teachers.
Read more ...Galway masters in All-Ireland final
Thu, Dec 13, 2012
The Galway Masters (over 40s) will face Cavan in the All-Ireland final at the Sligo Institute of Technology grounds on Saturday (2pm).
Read more ...Fahey stars in final
Thu, Dec 13, 2012
Galway’s Niamh Fahey, who plays for Arsensal Ladies, has added another title to her impressive CV.
Read more ...Join Galway hurlers for a special Christmas fundraiser
Thu, Dec 13, 2012
Galway hurlers and sponsors Supermac’s are inviting supporters to join them for a special Christmas fundraising lunch on December 23.
Read more ...Local ref receives national award
Thu, Dec 13, 2012
Galway football referee Peter Flaherty has won this year’s FAI’s Referee of the Year award.
Flaherty, a native of Carraroe, was presented with the award by FAI chief executive John Delaney at an awards ceremony in Donegal.
Read more ...Bish Christmas fundraiser
Thu, Dec 13, 2012
St Joseph’s College Rowing Club is holding a Christmas cake sale and coffee morning on Saturday to raise funds for the club.
Read more ...Turkey tennis
Thu, Dec 13, 2012
Donal Hegarty and Ger King were the men’s A winners of this year’s Turkey Tournament at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday.
Read more ...Ballinderreen enjoy healthy 2012
Thu, Dec 13, 2012
Ballinderreen Juvenile Hurling Club may not have won much silverware this season, but at the end of 2012 the club remains in a healthy position, according to chairman Martin Murphy.
Mr Murphy said 93 players are registered with the club which will conclude this year in a “relatively healthy financial position”.
Read more ...Moycullen miss out on first semi-final
Thu, Dec 13, 2012
Moycullen missed out on a golden opportunity to advance to their first national semi-final when they lost to UCD Marion 69-59 in Saturday’s SuperLeague Cup quarter final in Leitir Móir.
Read more ...Moycullen ready for National Cup quarter-final in Leitir Móir
Thu, Dec 06, 2012
A sense of excitment surrounds Moycullen basketball this week as the SuperLeague team prepares for a home National Cup quarter final and a chance to qualify for a first cup semi-final.
Read more ...Rugby roadshow in Galway tonight
Thu, Dec 06, 2012
Supporters of Connacht Rugby will have a final opportunity this evening (Thursday) to discuss the province’s hopes and plans for the future.
Read more ...Connacht’s youth asked to step it up again
Thu, Dec 06, 2012
Connacht Rugby will have a final run-out this morning at the Galway Sportsground ahead of this season’s big French test in the Heineken Cup.
Read more ...Greenfields continue winning league run
Thu, Dec 06, 2012
Greendfields 1sts were the deserving 5-0 winners after a tough challenge away to Yeats Hockey Club on Sunday.
Although both sides created chances in the first half, the Galway side grabbed a 2-0 lead before the interval and then hammered home their superiority for a comfortable win.
Read more ...Corinthians still setting the pace
Thu, Dec 06, 2012
Corinthians have regained second spot in the Ulster Bank League after a bonus-point 30-8 win over Greystones on Saturday afternoon.
Read more ...Wegians seal first away win
Thu, Dec 06, 2012
Galwegians secured their first away Ulster Bank League victory of the season when they outscored City of Derry by three tries to two on Saturday.
Read more ...Galwegians progess in senior cup
Thu, Nov 29, 2012
Galwegians continued their recent run of good form when they overcame Buccaneers in the preliminary round of the Connacht Senior Cup on Saturday by 11-5.
Read more ...Greenfields on song
Thu, Nov 29, 2012
Last weekend was a busy one for Greenfields Hockey Club. Having received a bye from Fermoy in the Irish Hockey Trophy first round they took the opportunity to grab some points in the Connacht Senior League.
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