Galwegians' standard-bearers retire with silverware to show

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Crowley Park was a jubilant venue for three former internationals, Mairead Coyne, Mary Healy, and ex-Wegian and Rock prop Laura Feely, who hung up their boots on a day of silverware success.

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.

Everard delivers commanding win at universities' championship

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Galway athletes once again came away with a substantial medal haul at the weekend's Irish Universities Track and Field Championships at Dundrum South Dublin Athletics Track.

Connacht advance to URC quarter-finals with top eight finish

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Must-win games continue to come thick and fast for Connacht as they now prepare to face Ulster in the URC quarter-finals on Friday May 5.

United women deliver draw against star-studded Shamrocks

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

After some stunning performances and results away from home, Phil Trill's Galway United Women's FC secured its first points at home on Saturday in a 1-1 draw with a superb Shamrock Rovers side.

Galway can take heart from late comeback against Cork

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

The Galway Minor Camogie team suffered its second defeat in a row in the Electric Ireland Minor A Championship when losing to Cork on Saturday by 2-17 to 2-10 in the Cork Camogie Grounds.

The home side was dominant throughout the contest, and now Galway need to pick up the pieces quickly as they take on the same opposition in the All-Ireland semi final.

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.

Returning stars give Galway a boost ahead of Connacht semi-final

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Galway travel to Dr Hyde Park on Sunday afternoon to face off against a Roscommon side that surprised many by defeating Mayo in the Connacht quarter-final two weeks ago. The game throws in at 4.30 and is live on RTE 2.

Galway improved hugely after their league defeat to Roscommon - their only loss in the seven group games. Now they will have a score to settle after that poor performance in Pearse Stadium.

Connacht looks to seal season with Champions Cup in the bag

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Connacht's Champions Cup qualification comes down to the last game of the season, and a win for Andy Friend's side against Glasgow in this last URC round will ensure that target is achieved.

It would be well deserved after a season in which Connacht have delivered to date 10 wins and 62 tries - currently the same as Munster, and the best outside Pat Lam's PRO12 winning season in 2015/16.

Gymnasts shine

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

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

United crush Bray with ninth successive win

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Galway United made the biggest statement of their 2023 campaign with an emphatic 6-0 win over Bray Wanderers in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday night.

The biggest crowd of the season was treated to a controlled performance against a side that started second in the league.

Galway claim league crown with win over Cork

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Galway Senior Camogie delivered a 2-13 to 1-12 victory over Cork to claim the 2023 Very Camogie division 1A league crown for a second successive year.

Kerry Ladies claim division one crown over Galway

Thu, Apr 20, 2023

Galway found the going tough against a rampant Kerry outfit in the Lidl NFL division one final at Croke Park on the weekend.

Losing by 5-11 to 1-10, Galway Ladies' manager Maghnus Breathnach knew his side had come up against a juggernaut in full flow.

Dominant Kerry take twelfth Lidl League title in dominant decider

Sat, Apr 15, 2023

Kerry 5-11
Galway 1-10

United prepare for top-of-the-table clash with Bray

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Galway United men's 1st X1 face their nearest challengers, second-placed Bray Wanderers, in a top-of-the-table tie in Eamonn Deacy Park tomorow (7.45pm).

Galway ladies face Kerry in fight for league crown

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Galway ladies footballers head to Croke Park on Saturday with high hopes of claiming this season's Lidl Ladies' National Football League division one crown.

United face biggest challenge with Shamrock Rovers visit

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Galway United face a big challenge this Saturday when they host a star-studded Shamrock Rovers side in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division at Eamonn Deacy Park (5pm).

Corofin and Tuam in flying league form

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

After a solid league campaign for the county footballers, attention now turns to club action which continues this weekend.

Three rounds of leagues one to four have been played, with the competition to be completed in June before any championship football begins. Clubs will be without their senior intercounty players and also their U20 county players while they prepare for a Connacht final and maybe more.

Galway turn attention to championship action after difficult intermediate league

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

By Sarah Gaughran
The Galway Intermediate team concluded the Very National Camogie League campaign on Saturday in Ballinderreen where they were defeated by Tipperary, 3-6 to 1-13.

No rest for the League champions as the Rossies roll into town

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Mayo are the National Football League division one league champions after an intriguing yet somewhat controversial win over the old enemy Galway on a scoreline of 0-14 to 0-11.

The league show piece was a strange game. Mayo were coasting- playing all the football for the first 16 minutes racing into a 0-6 to 0-1 lead.

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