Improving Galway prepare for relegation play-off as Dubs too strong in the end

Thu, Jun 03, 2021

Galway footballers must now prepare for a relegation play-off against Monaghan in two weeks' time in this year's Allianz Football League.

Tribeswomen fall to late Mayo rally in league opener

Thu, May 27, 2021

Galway Ladies will be keen to take the points on Sunday against Westmeath (Pearse Stadium 2pm) after falling to neighbours Mayo by a single point in McHale Park.

An unanswered 1-4 in the closing five minutes saw Mayo claim the bragging rights over Galway in this Lidl National League Division 1 derby, winning 2-15 to 2-14.

Murray's charges eye knock-out stages with must-win game

Thu, May 27, 2021

Galway's senior and intermediate camogie teams are in action this weekend. The senior side heads to Killmallock to play Limerick, while the intermediate team faces a must-win home game against Cork in Saturday's Littlewoods Ireland National Camogie League

Galway's McDonnell stuns Irish international

Thu, May 27, 2021

Galway City Harriers’ rising star, Robert McDonnell, produced another stunning performance at the recent City of Lisburn Open Meet.

Denis Buckley joins elite 200-club in Connacht

Thu, May 27, 2021

As a national school youngster in Roscommon, prop Denis Buckley was such a big Connacht Rugby fan, he wrote to the club asking to be a game day mascot.

His wish game true. He accompanied then captain Eric Elwood onto the pitch, and became an even bigger fan. Some 20 years later, not only is he still a fervent supporter, but a player of huge standing among his peers. Now the former Creggs RFC youngster is set to amass 200 caps for Connacht, joining the elite 200-club of John Muldoon (327) and Michael Swift (269) when he lines out for Connacht against Benetton in Italy on Saturday.

It’s the high road or the low road as Galway prepares for Dublin juggernaut

Thu, May 27, 2021

A massively improved performance from Galway leaves them with a fighting chance heading into this coming weekend’s final round of fixtures.

Galway rowers realise their Olympic dreams

Thu, May 20, 2021

Galway is celebrating the success of two rowers who have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics.

Galway footballers seek atonement against Roscommon after shocking league start

Thu, May 20, 2021

After a dismal performance against reigning league champions Kerry, Galway now face a crucial game against local rivals Roscommon when Pearse Stadium hosts the round two clash for the division one south teams at 2pm this Sunday.

Roscommon, despite a nine-point loss (0-16 to to 1-22) to All-Ireland champions Dublin in the weekend’s opening round, will be the happier of this Sunday’s competitors, while the manner of Galway’s 4-21 to 0-11 defeat to The Kingdom will have given Padraic Joyce some sleepless nights this week after his team was totally outclassed.

Ward remains driven for All Ireland success

Thu, May 20, 2021

Galway Ladies' footballer Nicola Ward is relishing this weekend's return to play when Galway open their National League campaign against Mayo at Elvery's McHale Park on Saturday (7.30pm).

Having put previous injury woes behind her, and also Galway's controversial end to last season's championship, the 24-years-old says Galway is in good shape with new boss Gerry Fahy at the helm.

Galway camogie enjoys opening league win with controlled second-half

Thu, May 20, 2021

The Galway Senior Camogie team enjoyed a winning start in the opening National League fixture, recording a five-point victory over Clare in Kenny Park, Athenry.

Connacht turn the tables on Munster

Thu, May 20, 2021

It is not every season, year or decade that Connacht head to Thomond Park and return with a win. That they did on Friday evening for the first time since Pat Lam's tenure and only the third time in history, says something about this squad's developing confidence and tenacity.

Testing league campaign begins for Galway against the Kingdom

Thu, May 13, 2021

After six months of inactivity on the playing field, the Galway senior footballers, under the stewardship of Padraic Joyce, will begin their 2021 season in Killarney against Kerry on Saturday (3pm).

Big boots to fill as Roux announces departure

Thu, May 13, 2021

Connacht is currently "scouring the world" looking for a lock to replace Quinn Roux who announced his decision to leave the province after seven years.

Friend wants Connacht to 'stand up and fight' against Munster

Thu, May 13, 2021

Connacht coach Andy Friend is looking for a fighting response, particularly at the breakdown, when they face Munster in Thomond Park tomorrow evening (6pm).

Bocquet in flying form

Thu, May 13, 2021

Wheelchair athlete Shauna Bocquet set the fastest time on week one of the Galway 5k virtual series.

Not only was it the fastest for the opening week, but the Craughwell AC athlete produced a 13.43 to also set a series record.

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.

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.

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