Mervue United’s improving form will be tested by local rivals SD Galway in cup clash

Thu, May 24, 2012

Tomorrow evening's interesting FAI Cup second-round clash at Eamonn Deacy Park will provide a welcome break from league action for both SD Galway and Mervue United.

Football championship kicks off this weekend

Thu, May 24, 2012

The Claregalway Hotel & Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship kicks off this weekend with a full round of games and some exciting ties down for decision.

First up on Saturday evening is an attractive double header at Pearse Stadium which sees St James, who were recently crowned county u-21 A champions, taking on Killanin at 5.30pm.

Senior hurling championship games this weekend

Thu, May 24, 2012

Six senior club hurling championship games are down for decision this weekend.

The following senior games are scheduled for Saturday:

Footballers impress as they canter to victory at Hyde Park

Thu, May 24, 2012

Galway supporters were delighted to be treated to a fine display by Alan Mulholland’s men last Sunday against a disappointing Roscommon outfit in the Connacht Senior Football Championship.

Meehan making progress

Thu, May 24, 2012

Michael Meehan revealed after Galway’s victory in Hyde Park last Sunday that he was taking painkillers twice a day last season to combat his chronic ankle problem.

Monivea 5k set for June

Thu, May 24, 2012

The third annual Monivea 5k, organised by Monivea Rugby Club, takes place this year on June 10.

Launched this week, the Monivea event will be sponsored by long-time club supporters Esker Readymix.

Smith and Warde win gold

Thu, May 24, 2012

Galway kettlebell specialists Sarah Smith and Ronnie Warde were gold medal winners at the recent open competition held in Wexford.

New Olympian launches the Great Race Galway

Thu, May 24, 2012

Ireland’s Olympic men's marathon runner, Mark Kenneally, took time out from training to launch a new athletic event in Galway, the Great Race Galway.

Football Legends lunch launched

Thu, May 24, 2012

The Galway Football Supporters’ Club has organised a legends lunch for Friday June 8 – the day before the Sligo game, at the Westwood House Hotel.

Golf results

Thu, May 24, 2012

•Athenry Golf Club: Ladies, Margaret Ruane (19) 71; Kathleen Greaney (17) 72; Judith Kelly (24) 72; Pauline McCarthy (21)74.

Mervue’s home form must improve

Thu, May 17, 2012

Galway's two first division representatives know a huge improvement is required over the coming weeks and months, so Mervue United will be eager to start their revival when Wexford Youths visit Fahy's Field tomorrow evening.

With only one win and two draws registered following 11 matches, it has been a disappointing opening for Mervue, who are seven points behind third from bottom Finn Harps.

Bish claim another All-Ireland basketball crown

Thu, May 17, 2012

St Josephs College (Galway) 28
Ard Scoil Ris (Dublin) 18

Muldoon and Loughney selected

Thu, May 17, 2012

Good news for Connacht Rugby this week.
John Muldoon and Ronan Loughney have been named in Declan Kidney’s Irish squad that will face the Barbarians in Gloucester on May 29.

John Muldoon and Ronan Loughney have been named in Declan Kidney’s Irish squad that will face the Barbarians in Gloucester on May 29.

New tennis Triple Crown winner

Thu, May 17, 2012

Galway has a new Triple Crown winner in Galway Lawn Tennis Club member Donal McGoldrick.

Galway wary of Roscommon in Hyde Park this Sunday

Thu, May 17, 2012

The Galway senior footballers and their management team will travel to face Roscommon on Sunday (4pm) knowing they have a tough task on their hands.

McGrath and Kelly make their debuts for Galway seniors

Thu, May 17, 2012

Both Galway corner backs, Kieran McGrath (Corofin) and Keith Kelly (StGrellans), will make their senior championship debuts against Roscommon in Dr Hyde Park (4pm) on Sunday.

Galway ladies have no answer to Staunton’s magic

Thu, May 17, 2012

The Galway ladies did their best to stop Mayo last Saturday in Parnell Park, but they had no answer to the supreme brilliance of Cora Staunton as Mike Murphy’s team cantered home on a score-line of 4-17 to 2-07.

Liam Mellows and Carnmore in relegation play-of on Sunday

Thu, May 17, 2012

Liam Mellows are back in action this weekend when they face Carnmore (5pm) on Sunday in the first round of the relegation games.

Athenry see off Kiltormer to reach group stages

Thu, May 17, 2012

Former All-Ireland champions Athenry qualified for the group stages of the county championship last weekend when they defeated Kiltormer on a score-line of 0-15 to 0-7.