Tough encounters for both Galway teams this weekend

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Soundly beaten by Limerick FC last Friday Mervue United will be hoping for a significant improvement when Athlone Town visit Fahy's Field tomorrow evening.

With eight wins registered from 17 matches the midlanders have been one of the success stories of the First Division in 2012 following a couple of disappointing campaigns. Mervue made strides last year, but they have struggled throughout the current season failing to truly recover from an awkward opening in which confidence and hope were drained from the system.

Nikora wins Player of the Month award for strong end of season form

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Miah Nikora is the latest winner of the Player of the Month Award, sponsored by Hartmanns of Galway.

Local golf results from around the clubs

Thu, Jul 19, 2012

Oughterard Golf Club: Lady Captain’s Day (Valerie Heery) results, Kathleen Lee (36) 75; Noreen Maloney (16) 68; Gross Maire Ní Mhaille (13) 92; Etta Ruane (24) 75; Raymonde Staundun (19) 75; Cait Kelly (29) 76; Ursula Hernon (17) 77; Nancy McAleer (22) 77; Cat 1, Mary Molloy (14) 79; Laura Gore (15) 82.; Patricia Lee (18) 83. Cat 2, Peggie Blehein (23) 78; Debbie Ann Leonard (24) 79; Aine Bhreathnach (24) 79; Cat 3, Emily Walsh (30) 78; Phil O’Reilly (29) 80; Muriel Walsh (36) 80; Front 9: Pauline Deacy (36) 34; Back 9: Maureen Quigley (24) 39.

Galway footballers now face Antrim in must-win game

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The Galway footballers and their hardy band of loyal supporters face the arduous journey to Casement Park to take on Antrim this Saturday (3pm) in round two of the All Ireland qualifiers.

Crunch hurling fixtures

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway's historic victory over Kilkenny in Sunday's Leinster hurling final will be left behind this weekend as hurling supporters look forward to a feast of club championship action.

Connacht to open new season with home match against Cardiff

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Connacht will open the new RaboDirect Pro 12 season with a home fixture against the Cardiff Blues in the first of two clashes with Welsh opposition in the opening month.

Connacht RaboDirect Pro 12 fixtures 2012/13

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Aug 31-Sept 2 Connacht v Blues
Sept 7-9 Zebre v Connacht

Another daunting task for Mervue tomorrow

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Despite suffering defeat in another high-scoring contest with Finn Harps, Johnny Glynn's Mervue United will be hoping to examine Limerick FC's first division title credentials at Fahy's Field tomorrow evening.

Hurlers produce stunning display to win first ever Leinster title

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Sunday afternoon was a very special day for Anthony Cunningham, Tom Helebert and Mattie Kenny’s vibrant panel of hurlers and for Galway hurling.

Cunningham hails team’s workrate

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway team manager Anthony Cunningham was extremely pleased with the workrate and performance of the team.

"We were very happy with the workrate. If you don't have workrate and don't bring intensity to the play, you're not going to have any chance against Kilkenny. Everyone is learning from Kilkenny and we brought a bit of that intensity today and we're delighted with that.

St James to take on Corofin in quarter-finals

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The draw for the Galway senior football quarter-finals was made on Tuesday night in Loughgeorge, and it delivered some fascinating fixtures for the last eight.

Unbeaten Galway now face All Ireland champs Wexford

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway put their 100 per cent record on the line this Saturday (3.15pm) when they face Wexford in Kenny Park in the All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship.

Galway Ladies back in business

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway Ladies stunned their opponents and the pundits when winning this year’s Connacht Senior Football Crown at McHale Park on Sunday by 4-10 to 1-17.

Hession is finding Olympic form

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway athletes produced top-class performances at the Woodie’s DIY Senior Track and Field Championships in Morton Stadium Santry at the weekend.

Headlining the action was Olympian Paul Hession who stormed to victory in the men’s 100m - his final race in Ireland before taking part in the London Olympics.

All Ireland title for Oughterard’s Merrigan

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway’s Bryan Merrigan has become the first man to capture an IKF-sanctioned All Ireland K-1 title.

Galway hurlers have to produce a big performance on Sunday

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Galway hurlers and especially the Galway defence will face the “acid test” this Sunday when they face Kilkenny in the Leinster final at Croke Park (4pm).

Hurling supporters’ train

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

An extra train will accommodate Galway hurling supporters travelling to Dublin for Sunday’s Leinster hurling final at Croke Park.

Mervue United appoints Neary

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

Experienced football coach Justin Neary has been appointed to oversea Mervue United’s Airtricity u- 19 team for the coming season.

Galway ladies out to avenge league final defeat against Mayo on Sunday

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Galway ladies take on Mayo this Sunday in the Connacht football final at 4pm in McHale Park. Galway will be hoping to avenge their heavy 4-17 to 2-7 defeat in the Division 2 league final to Mayo, and that result sees the home team as hot favourites to win this weekend.

Galway minors crash out of the championship

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

Unfortunately the Galway minor footballers had a very short championship this season, as they crashed out of the competition last Saturday evening at Tuam Stadium, losing to Roscommon on a scoreline of 1-11 to 1-9 after extra time.

The Galway side can have no complaints either, as they were beaten by a better team and only for some wayward finishing by the Roscommon attack (they shot 10 wides), and there would have been no need for extra-time.

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