Galway take on Clare in Cusack Park in Camogie championship

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Galway senior camogie team will head down the road to Cusack park on Saturday for a 5pm throw-in when they face Clare as part of a double header with the Clare v Dublin All-Ireland hurling qualifier game.

SD Galway back on familiar ground at Drom to face Wexford Youths

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

SD Galway return to the familiar surroundings of Drom this Saturday evening when hosting Wexford Youths in the Airtricity League First Division.

Mervue must overcome derby disappointment

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Disappointed following last Friday's derby defeat, Mervue United will be keen to examine Longford Town's title credentials at Fahy's Field tomorrow evening.

Manager appeals to supporters as Galway minors face Roscommon

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The Galway minor footballers face Roscommon in the Connacht championship semi-final this Saturday (5.30pm) in Tuam Stadium.

It is a must-win game for both sides. The losers are out of the 2012 championship; the winners will take on Mayo in the Connacht final and an automatic place in the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

Portumna on track

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Last weekend Sarsfields put themselves on the verge of qualification with a win over Beagh by 1-10 to 1-8, while Sunday’s much-anticipated meeting of title contenders Portumna and Craughwell went the way of the former All-Ireland champions, who won easily by score-line of 5-22 to 0-9.

Football draws

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The draw for the quarter-finals of the senior and intermediate football championships will take place in Ionad Peil na Gaillimhe on Tuesday July 10 at 9pm.

A new Galway team for u-19 league

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Galway will have a new team in the Airtricity u-19 League next season.

Galway United Supporters’ Trust, the group which had hoped to submit a license for Galway United to continue playing in the League of Ireland, have now been permitted by the FAI to have a team in the u-19 league, commencing in September.

Armstrong and Cox point Salthill into quarter-finals

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

It is never easy to beat the same team twice, especially in a short space of time. No matter how much better one outfit is compared to the other, defeating them the second time around is hard work. Their dander is up, and they are well focused to take you down. They will also have learnt from the first defeat and will be better organised to nullify your strengths.

Concannon plays starring role for St James

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

St James joined Salthill in the Galway Senior Football Championship quarter-finals with a hard earned 1-10 to 0-8 victory over Caltra on Saturday evening in Tuam Stadium.

Rathun/Salthill minors continued their unbeaten run last Friday night. The city side faced tough competition against Ahascragh, but managed to get a well-merited draw. Rathun/Salthill had an excellent

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Rathun/Salthill minors continued their unbeaten run last Friday night. The city side faced tough competition against Ahascragh, but managed to get a well-merited draw. Rathun/Salthill had an excellent display from goalkeeper Joseph McNamara, while full back Darragh Sweeney, centre back Colin Hanbury, along with Eoin Kennedy, Andy Dunne and Joe Curtain, also battled hard for Rathun/Salthill.

Merrigan contests All Ireland title fight

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Galway kickboxer Bryan Merrigan is aiming to become the first fighter to win an IKF sanctioned All Ireland K-1 title.

Galway look to back up opening day win

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Galway camogie face a stiff test in the second round-robin championship fixture when they take on Kilkenny in Nowlan Park on Saturday (3.15pm).

Golf am-am for Galway football

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The Galway Football Board will hold a golf am-am on Friday July 13 at Bearna Golf club.

All proceeds from the day will go to support the preparation of Galway football teams.

New Galwegian president

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Colm O'Donnellan has been elected as president of Galwegians RFC for 2012-13 at the club's AGM at Crowley Park.

golf results

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Bearna Golf Club: Lady Captain’s Prize (Mary Farrell), Ailis McDermott (24) 72; Jo Murphy (25) 75; Gross Maeve Brennan (16) 94; Marian Cunningham (27) 75; Patricia Cremin (35) 76; Mary Griffin (27) 76; Mary Fleming (27) 77; Front 9 Deirdre Squires; Back 9 Michelle Keenan; Past Captain Barbara O'Keeffe. Stableford, Caroline Foy (36) 29; Nuala Timoney (36) 28.

Hession and Loughnane in final Olympic countdown

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Galway’s top two athletes Paul Hession and Olive Loughnane continue their preparations for the Olympics.

NUIG on course

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

NUI Galway’s first student entry in the Round Ireland Yacht Race is still on course for honours.

Galway medallists on the track

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Galway athletes took three golds at the recent Junior and u-23 National Track & Field Championships in Tullamore.

Irene Gorman claimed the 3000m steeple chase easily, winning gold in 11:26, a fantastic time for this event, while Nicola O Ceallaigh won the 5000m in a personal best time, having also run a great race in the 1500m to claim the bronze medal an hour earlier.

Dynamo Moscow youngsters to play in Umbro Cup

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Fifty teams from nine countries will feature in this year’s Umbro Galway Cup that kicks off at Drom Soccer Park on August 8 for four days.

Hurling supporters’ golf outing

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

The Galway Hurling Supporters’ Club is hosting its annual golf outing on Friday July 6 in the Galway Golf Club.  The club has reduced the cost of a team to €200 or €50 per player (team of four, any combination), but has maintained a bumper number of prizes and goodies, that include All Ireland tickets, free flights from Aer Lingus, and many more. For a tee time contact Deirdre Costello 087 8125896 or Peter Murphy 087 2272943.  Tee times are from 7am to 5.15pm.

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