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Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Oisin Heffernan
Clifden’s Oisin Hefferan’s rugby career continues to blossom in England where he has moved from Nottingham to join premiership side Northampton Saints. The 25-years-old prop had made 44 appearances for the Nottingham side during his two years since moving to England from Leinster in 2018.

Carty's chance to shine again as Cardiff hit the Sportsground

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Pressure is mounting on Connacht this weekend, and it is all about a PRO14 win to arrest their current slump at home this season.

Rugby News: Jamie George Says that England wants to Tear Ireland Apart

Mon, Feb 15, 2021

Jamie George has played a very influential role in the game that England played. They have stated that they want to try and tear teams such as Ireland apart when they go up against each other in the Six Nations Game. When you look at George, you will soon see that he is a seasoned player and that he has won a total of 54 caps. He has come forward to say that things are changing at the highest level. The backbone of any English team is to make sure that everyone has a good defence and that everyone works together as a unit. England know more than anyone that they are up against the best but they are hoping to take the other teams apart by having a very good level of attack.

Galway athletes enjoying success in USA

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Galway athletes Alanna Lally and Aisling Joyce are making their mark in the USA.

Galway City Harriers' Lally, on a university scholarship with Temple University in Pennsylvania, enjoyed a great start to her season, winning the 800m in a time of 2.10 at the Hi Town track meet in Houston, Texas.

Danno Heaslip - a man who left nothing on the pitch

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Linley MacKenzie
A true blue Galwegian. Captain, president, and winner of nine Connacht Cup medals with Galwegians Rugby Club - Danno Heaslip was an iconic figure within the city club .

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

GPA’s 2021 Rookie Camp
Ten players from Galway were among 303 new inter-county panel members who logged on to the GPA’s 2021 Rookie Camp.

Ten players from Galway were among 303 new inter-county panel members who logged on to the GPA’s 2021 Rookie Camp.

Plans for basketball return on hold

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Galway basketball clubs, and in particular Super League clubs Moycullen and Maree, hoping for a return to play, will await the outcome of Basketball Ireland's meeting for next Tuesday to discuss the 2020/21 season.

Follows the Government announcement of an extension to level five restrictions until March 5, Basketball Ireland Board chairman Paul McDevitt will host a special meeting of all national committee chairs, Basketball Ireland president PJ Reidy, and Chair of Basketball Ireland’s ‘Return to Play’ group, Charles Higgins, to discuss the way forward for the sport at all levels

Capital sports grant extension renews hope for Connacht Hockey

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Connacht Hockey has been given a glimmer of hope to continue fostering the sport in Galway with the extension of the government's sports capital grant this year.

Galway seven nominated for All Stars

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Seven Galway players have been nominated for the PwC Hurling All Stars this year, while champions Limerick, as expected, leads the list with 14 nominations.

Galway's Michael Mongan honoured for dedication to promoting community sport

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Michael Mongan was among the winners at this year's national sport volunteer awards for his dedicated work with Galway' Olympic Boxing Club.

Mongan is well known in Galway sporting circles having held every role and duty in the Olympic Boxing Club. However, his influence has extended beyond the club with involvement with Foroige and Tusla Youth Projects, Garda Diversion Projects, the Galway City Partnership, Youthreach, Dochas Don Oige, Community Training Centre and organisations encouraging the participation and progression of members in education and into employment.

sideline chat

Thu, Jan 14, 2021

Recently retired Galway hurler/goalkeeper after thirteen years

Galway hero The Storyteller to be given King George assignment after Grade One success

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

Following a Grade One victory at Down Royal this month, The Storyteller could now head to Kempton on St Stephen’s Day and run in the prestigious King George VI Chase.

New Galwegians president

Thu, Oct 29, 2020

Erc Dunne has been elected president of Galwegians RFC for the 2020/21 season.

Galway rowers stake a claim with bronze in Europe

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Galway rowers took centre stage at the European rowing Championships in Poland at the weekend.

Basketball Super League returns with enticing battle of Galway rivals

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Basketball returns to the courts with Galway clubs, Moycullen and NUIG Maree, back in Super League action for another season.

Maree women's priority is survival this season

Thu, Oct 15, 2020

Maree and NUIG Mystics fly the flag for Galway in the women's National Basketball leagues which get underway this weekend.

Sports clubs offer helping hand to hockey players

Thu, Oct 08, 2020

Athenry FC has come to the rescue of Kinvara Hockey Club, which has been left without a training ground following the removal of the 2g astroturf surface in Oranmore.

Children’s swimming classes in Clarinbridge

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Braemor Swimming Club is delighted to announce it’s return to classes in Clarinbridge on Fridays at 5.20pm and 6.10 pm. The 5.20 pm class caters for beginners and improvers. Under our expert care even the most nervous child can learn to swim. Our experienced, qualified teachers pay close attention to all of our pupils’ technique, ensuring they learn to breathe correctly on front crawl.

The 6.15pm lane swimming class focuses on all four strokes and ensures pupils can swim for longer distances with ease. Swimming is an essential survival skill which all Braemor pupils can and do attain.

Connacht Hockey's fundraising campaign wins Canadian backing

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Connacht Hockey's campaign for improved facilities has taken a positive turn with a Canadian-Irish software company becoming its first corporate sponsor.

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Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Claregalway and Kilkerrin/Clonberne are gearing up for the biggest day in senior ladies county football when they meet in this year's final that takes place in Annaghdown at 4.30pm.

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