A Whistlestop Tour Of Irish Sporting Highlights Coming Up In 2021

Tue, May 04, 2021

With the winter months fading into obscurity, 2021 is now in full swing -- and that means the annual return of some of Ireland’s favourite sporting events. Accordingly, Irish teams and sports competitors -- not to mention, of course, the fans themselves -- are already gearing up for what might be an exciting year and, to mark the occasion, we will be taking a whistle stop tour of Irish sporting events coming up this year.

In flying form - Emma reaches new heights

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Galway's Emma Slevin is continuing to break new ground in her gymnastics career.

At the weekend she made history in Ireland when she became the first female to reach the finals at the European Gymnastics Championships in Switzerland.

Connacht secure deserved win against Ulster in final play

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

It had all the hallmarks of a rip-roaring inter-provincial. Despite the uncertainty of this new Rainbow Cup competition, and a troubled start with South African teams unable to travel, as far as inter-pros go, they don't come much more intense than Connacht's meeting with Ulster in Kingspan Stadium.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The return of the Allianz hurling and football leagues will be hugely welcomed by Galway fans when they kick off next month.

As sports resumes across the country, live coverage of the hurling and football leagues will be broadcast for all those spectators who will not be able to attend games.

Significant new signing for Connacht

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

In one of the biggest overseas signings in several years, Connacht Rugby have boosted their squad for next season with the signing of Australian Super Rugby star Mack Hansen.

NUIG athlete selected for world relays

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Galway-based NUIG athlete Sarah Quinn has been selected on the Irish Women’s 4x100m relay team for the upcoming IAAF World Athletics Relays.

Galway to face Roscommon in Connacht Championship

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

This year’s Connacht Football Championship will see Galway and Mayo avoiding each other until a potential final.

Padraic Joyce’s Galway have drawn Roscommon at the semi-final stage, while defending champions Mayo will face Sligo at the quarter-final stage.

A sporting life to cherish

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Galway sporting communities are mourning the loss of Micheal (Mick) Grealish, a much-loved and respected sports personality who passed away last week.

2021 Galway 5km Series

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

The 2021 Galway 5k Series is almost sold out, with more than 900 entries now taken up for this year’s virtual series.

The series of five 5k races is taking place over five weeks in May and early June. The series sees runners put themselves against the clock rather than other competitors, and continues to prove popular.

Galway rowers add silver as the hunt for Olympic qualification continues

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Galway's two women elite rowers are getting closer to their Olympic dream after celebrating more success on the European stage at the weekend.

Online event about Parks and Gardens in Springtime

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Parks and Gardens in Springtime is an online event organised by Cllr Martina O’Connor Chairperson of The Climate, Environment, Recreation and Amenity SPC of Galway City Council, taking place tonight Thursday April 15 at 7.30 pm.

Clubs need to be diligent when dealing with heading in games and training, says former Collingwood Cup coach

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

John Clarke, who guided NUI Galway to two Collingwood Cup victories in the 90s, believes football coaches need to be extremely diligent when dealing with heading in the game.

Oranmore-Maree sports development

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Oranmore-Maree GAA One Club has launched a fundraising competition for its planned sports centre of excellence at Renville with the winning prize a new Ford Puma ST-Line X Hybrid.

Brendan Guerin - a Galwegian gentleman

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Galwegians mourned the loss of another rugby great with the recent passing of Brendan Guerin.

Carolan in search for pastures not so green

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Nigel Carolan, always steeped in green, takes flight after some 26 years with Connacht to become a better coach.

Connacht's target moves to Challenge Cup

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Connacht return to European Challenge Cup rugby and there are real hopes it could provide the impetus for the club to win silverware this season.

McGrath and Healy rewarded with All Star awards

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Two Galway camogie players have been selected on the illustrious All Stars team this season.

Corner back Shauna Healy and corner forward Orlaith McGrath are the two selected from this year's team that lost to Kilkenny in the All Ireland final.

Connacht secure Champions Cup with two games to spare

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

"Marching in the right direction" is Connacht coach Andy Friend's description of recent results against Munster.

'Ground-breaking' programme launched for Gaelic sports

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

A new coaching and sport science programme has been developed for GAA, LGFA and camogie players.

GAA Congress decision will dilute Galway hurling's top tier

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Galway is up in arms with the GAA's recent move to limit the number of senior teams in county championships throughout the country.

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