Hurling championship resumes
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
The Salthill Hotel Senior Hurling Championship recommences this weekend.
Read more ...Sunday at Tuam Stadium
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
Current county champions Corofin take on Cortoon Shamrocks at 5.15pm on Sunday evening. Mick Culkeen’s charges had an impressive 3-18 to 2-7 win last weekend over a disappointing Bearna outfit and they will feel if they can be a bit more efficient in front of goal, they have a fighting chance in this one.
Read more ...Sunday at Pearse Stadium
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
2010 county champions Killererin will fancy their chances on Sunday when they take on Leitir Mór (3.45pm) in Pearse Stadium. When they are all available, Stephen Flaherty’s side has got a fair bit of fire power up front, with the likes of Padraic Joyce, Micheal Boyle and Nicky Joyce. They can also call on Galway panellists Tomás Fahy and Colin Forde to shore things up at the back, alongside men like Declan Kelly and Daniel Mannion.
Read more ...Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
In Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening St Michael’s take on Salthill/Knocknacarra at 5.45pm, and then Annaghdown and Micheál Breathnachs are in action at 7.30pm.
Read more ...Tuam Stadium on Saturday evening
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
In Tuam Stadium on Saturday evening there is an attractive double header with Tuam Stars and Mountbellew/Moylough (5.45pm), followed by St James taking on Caltra at 7.30pm.
Read more ...Hurlers advance to the Leinster final with ease
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
Galway advanced to the 2012 Leinster final with ease on Sunday, overcoming Offaly in Portlaoise by 14 points, 5-23 to 3-15.
Read more ...Donnellan targets Leinster title
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
Cyril Donnellan, one of the stars of Galway’s win over Offaly last weekend, ranks a Leinster medal as a huge prize for the county.
Read more ...McGrath makes championship debut
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
The Galway Camogie team to play Offaly in Banagher on Saturday (2.30pm) in their opening game of the championship has been selected by the management team of Tony Ward, Sharon Glynn and James McGrath.
Read more ...Galway mourns passing of a sporting character
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
A well-known Galway footballer of the fifties, Brendan Glynn, passed away in the city this week.
Read more ...Galway sides resume league with local derby
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
The Airtricity League resumes tomorrow night with a Galway derby at Fahy's Field carrying importance for the two local representatives.
Read more ...Get running for the Streets of Galway
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
Galway’s most popular athletic event, the Streets of Galway 8k Road Race, will take place this year on August 11.
Read more ...Get running for the Streets of Galway
Thu, Jun 21, 2012
Galway’s most popular athletic event, the Streets of Galway 8k Road Race, will take place this year on August 11.
Read more ...Return of Canning and Collins will provide real boost for Galway against Offaly
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
On Sunday afternoon in O’Moore Park (2pm), the Galway hurlers face Offaly in the 2012 Leinster semi-final.
Read more ...Galway youngsters qualify in track and field
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Galway competitors were to the fore in most events at the Connacht Track and Field u-12 qualifiers in Dangan.
Laoise Geraghty of GCH won the u-12 600m in 1:55, while clubmate Niamh Heffernan won the ball throw in 24.36.
Read more ...Salthill crowned u-13 Cup champs with convincing display
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Salthill Devon claimed this year’s u-13 B Cup with an emphatic 5 - 1 victory over Knocknacara A in Deacy Park recently.
Salthill Devon, playing with a high tempo, created a a few early chances, while Knocknacarra were well organised and posed a threat on the counterattack.
Read more ...Christy O’Connor Jnr launches new golf challenge
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Galway’s Christy O’Connor Jnr was back swinging a club at the Galway Bay Golf Resort this week to launch a new golf challenge.
Read more ...Brosnan takes down French opponent
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Galway kickboxing club world champion Brian Brosnan overcame previously unbeaten French fighter Oliver Larrigue at a special fight night promoted by both Corrib Kickboxing Club and Castlegar Mui Thai.
Read more ...Salthill to host u-11 football tournament
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Salthill Knocknacarra GAA will host an inaugural u-11 football tournament in the home pitch of the Prairie on Saturday.
Read more ...Byrne rises fastest to Tonabrucky Challenge
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Galway City Harrier Owen Byrne took the honours in this second annual Tonabrucky Challenge road race which took place on Saturday.
Read more ...Galway suffer bitter defeat to Sligo after poor second half
Thu, Jun 14, 2012
Whatever exuberance and confidence that was was starting to bubble within Galway football supporters’ hearts after the facile win over a poor Roscommon team, was mercilessly wiped out last Saturday evening. Sligo won a senior championship tie for the first time at a Galway venue, comprehensively outscoring Galway by 2-14 to 0-15.
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