Champions Galway suffer three-goal defeat to Tipp

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

The 2021 League champions Galway did not enjoy the dream start they would have liked in the Very Ireland Division 1A opening league game against Tipperary, losing by 4-9 to 1-9.

Over the past two years there has only been a point between the sides in the same encounter, but on Saturday, three first-half goals for Tipperary proved the difference in the end.

Galway survive late Cork comeback

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Galway survived a late Cork rally to retain their unbeaten run in the Lidl Ladies National Football League at Pearse Stadium in Salthill, running out 1-15 to 4-4 winners.

Moycullen heads to Leitir Móir for crucial home game

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Leitir Móir hosts ts first Basketball Ireland Superleague match in almost 15 years with Maigh Cuilinn to play their crucial final home game of the season in theSportlann Michael Mhóir.

The opponent for Saturday’s 5pm tip off will be a formidable Templeogue side from Dubin that has been perennial contenders and last lifted the ultimate trophy in 2017.

Wilkins confirmed to take over from Friend

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Pete Wilkins, currently head coach, will be given overall responsibility for Connacht's professional team from next season.

Tyrone challenge is next up for Galway footballers

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

After a disappointing start to their division one campaign, Galway need a win soon, and where better than in Tuam Stadium this weekend against Tyrone with the ball throwing in at 1.45pm.

New-look Galway United open campaign against familiar foes

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Though time may have stood still for many Galway United fans since their play-off exit to Waterford FC in November, the landscape has shifted significantly since.

Galway United start a fresh campaign tomorrow with an old familiar challenge, an arduous journey north to face relegated Finn Harps.

Connacht missing Ireland trio for trip to Italy

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Connacht is running out of games to seal a top eight play-off spot, thus this weekend’s fixture against Zebre becomes all the more crucial in achieving their seasonal ambitions.

Andy Friend’s side is well capable of securing the necessary points against a side that is sitting bottom of the URC table with just seven points. Those are all from bonus points as they have yet to win a game in the 13 played to date, and that makes the Italian side a tricky opponent on Saturday (3.05pm) in Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi.

Cork hurlers produce lightningspell to take down Galway

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Galway senior hurlers fell to defeat in the second round of the Allianz National League as Cork hit the goal trail to ensure their positive start under new manager Pat Ryan continues.

UG Maree still top after another impressive win

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

University of Galway Maree and Belfast Star are neck and neck in the lead of Basketball Ireland's Super League.

Crunch time for Moycullen basketball with trip to Kerry

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Maigh Cuilnn hit the road for Kerry this weekend on the back of a dramatic home win, but the close of the Basketball Ireland Men’s Superleague and a relegation dogfight is starkly in view.

Craughwell women win bronze in national league

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Craughwell AC had one of its best team achievements on Saturday when the senior women’s team won bronze medal in the National League final in Dublin.

Galway to start defence of camogie crown

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Galway camogie open their National League campaign on Saturday (2pm) when they take on Tipperary at The Ragg.

St Thomas’ players can add to Galway's test against Cork

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Fresh from claiming their fourth Walsh Cup title and an opening round league win over Wexford last weekend, the Galway senior hurlers' next assignment is against Cork in Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon (2pm).

Galway Ladies react well to early challenge from champions

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Galway and champions Meath had to settle for a share of the spoils in a tight and tense Lidl NFL division one clash on Sunday.

Galway suffer home loss to Roscommon as Comer joins injury list

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Padraic Joyce’s Galway side is sitting dangerously low in the Allianz League division one table following a defeat to Davy Burke’s Roscommon 0-09 to 0-08.

Moycullen must give St Vincent's a 'a real rattle'

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

This Sunday the University of Galway Sports Arena plays host to a Maigh Cuilinn Superleague basketball game for the last time this season and it may well be the biggest game of the campaign to date for the Connemara men.

The visitors for the 3pm tip off are St Vincent’s of Dublin, one of the blue bloods of Irish basketball, but a team struggling for form this season who are closer to the bottom of the table than the top with a four win and 10 loss record.

Meehan storms home in first mini-marathon

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

More than 400 athletes took part in a hugely successful inaugural running of the Craughwell AC organised Women’s Mini Marathon held on Bank Holiday Monday.

Mulkerrins turns to Texas

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

There was no joy for handballer Martin Mulkerrins on his latest tour stop in Montana, USA.

Jack Carty breaks Elwood's long-held Connacht kicking record

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Outhalf Jack Carty has become Connacht's all-time top points scorer after a comprehensive 43-24 over the Emirates Lions at the weekend.

Will Galway remain in experimental mode in league start?

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The Galway senior hurlers begin their Allianz National League Division 1A campaign this Saturday with a trip to the south east to take on Wexford in a game that will also provide the chance to collect silverware as it doubles up as the Walsh Cup final. (throw-in 5pm)

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