Next up Dublin as Galway hurlers move closer to Leinster final

Thu, May 25, 2023

The Galway senior hurlers took another step towards a Leinster final appearance with an all too comfortable win over Antrim in Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

Blade and Dixon lead Connacht Rugby awards

Thu, May 25, 2023

Connacht Rugby has celebrated the end of a successful season with Caolin Blade and Orla Dixon named the Connacht players of the year for 2022/23.

Having delivered Champions Cup rugby yet again after finishing seventh in the United Rugby Championship, Connacht could enjoy the celebrations at its end-of-season awards, and appropriately farewell coaching director Andy Friend whose five year tenure finished on a high.

United head south with two wins on the bounce

Thu, May 18, 2023

Galway United will face a tricky assignment in their promotion push when they make the short trip to Limerick tomorrow to take on Treaty United.

First meeting of Galway and Antrim in Leinster championship

Thu, May 18, 2023

When GAA delegates voted at a Special Congress in October 2008 to allow Galway and Antrim to compete in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, they surely never envisaged it would take 15 years before the two counties would play a match against each other in the competition.

Yet, on Sunday afternoon the two counties prepare to lock horns for the first time in Pearse Stadium. Joe McDonagh Cup champions in 2022, Darren Gleeson’s Antrim side is hoping to avoid a swift return to the second tier and has already picked up what could be a crucial point at home to Dublin in the opening round.

United fans head east to support key women's contest

Thu, May 18, 2023

There are many milestones being achieved by Phil Trill's trailblazing Galway women in their debut season, and now they travel to Peamount United on Saturday where victory could take them top of the table at the halfway point of the season.

Galway camogie girls produce convincing display

Thu, May 18, 2023

By Sarah Gaughran
Galway camogie team recorded its first victory in the U16A All Ireland Camogie Championship when they overcame Tipperary by 2-15 to 0-8 in a sun drenched Duggan Park on Sunday.

Hockey success for University of Galway

Thu, May 18, 2023

University of Galway was denied a unique double in the Irish Women’s Hockey cup finals at the weekend.

Contesting two deciders, University of Galway lost the Challenge final by 3-1, but then went on to win the Irish Women’s Hockey Trophy in an exciting shoot-out.

First up for Galway football is Tyrone as championship begins

Thu, May 18, 2023

After watching Sunday’s thrilling Ulster final, Padraic Joyce finally knows Galway's opponents in the third match of the round-robin series.

Much to admire in Friend's final game for Connacht

Thu, May 18, 2023

Connacht's season concluded in South Africa with a loss to defending URC champions DHL Stormers, but having achieved one major ambition - to qualify for Champions Cup rugby next season.

McLoughlin makes the most of championship debut

Thu, May 04, 2023

Another road trip awaits the Galway senior hurlers this weekend when they travel to Mullingar to take on Westmeath on Saturday evening with an unbeaten record still intact after last weekend’s contest with Kilkenny, which finished 1-24 to 0-27.

With only seconds left to play, Galway appeared doomed to an agonising failure in Nowlan Park when Portumna’s Declan McLoughlin, only on the field a matter of minutes, whipped over an outstanding levelling point with the last puck of the game.

Sponsor John West adds to Féile programme

Thu, May 04, 2023

An innovative nutrition programme for Galway’s young Gaelic footballers, camogie players, and hurlers has been launched by GAA U15 sponsors John West.

The programme goes hand in hand with John West’s continued sponsorship of the GAA’s under 15 annual Féile Peile na nÓg (football) and Féile na nGael (camogie and hurling) competitions till 2025, with a partnership with SuperValu to promote the féile in stores.

Mulkerrins keeps top spot alive with latest win

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Galway's Martin Mulkerrins returned to winning ways in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at the weekend when winning his fifth Pro-Stop handball title.

Galway clubs enjoy success at Grand League regatta

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

A large rowing contingent from Galway participated across various grades in the first Grand League Regatta of the Irish Rowing season, the two-day Skibbereen event.

Gymnasts shine

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Galway gymnasts featured prominently at the recent All round European Championships in Artistic Gymnastics.

Titans leave fightback too late

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors survived a late Titans' fightback before eventually defeating the Galway outfit 71-65 to win the InsureMyVan.ie U20 Men’s National League final.

Mystics selected for Ireland team

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Four Galway basketball players have been selected on the U20 women's squad to compete at the European Championships.

Titles for Black Dragons in Malta

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym competed in a special class K-1 kickboxing tournament on the Island of Malta recently.

Maigh Cuilinn secure vital play-off win

Thu, Mar 23, 2023

Maigh Cuilinn retained their status in Basketball Ireland Men’s Superleague after they prevailed in a tense relegation play-off battle against UCD Marian in Dublin’s National Basketball Arena last weekend.

Greenfields Hockey Club's volunteer wins award

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

Long-time volunteer and supporter of Greenfields Hockey Club, Catherine Moore, has been rewarded for services to the club.

Maigh Cuilinn’s Superleague credentials on the line in play-off

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

It is win or go down for Maigh Cuilinn’s Superleague basketballers this Sunday (4pm) as they head into their relegation play-off game against UCD Marian in Dublin’s National Basketball Arena.

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