Moycullen men boost Joyce's league options

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway opened their 2023 league campaign with an evenly fought draw against near neighbours Mayo.

Meath to test Galway’s credentials

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway Senior Ladies are back in action on Monday (February 6) when they take on Meath in their third round of Division 1 LIDL National League.

Maigh Cuilinn need a massive 'W' this weekend

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Maigh Cuilinn play host this Saturday at 7pm in University of Galway Sports Arena to one of the favourites for the Basketball Ireland men’s Superleague crown, Ballincollig from Cork.

Galway's cup finalists

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway & District League: Back row: Colm Whelan, Conor Keady (C) Max Hawksley, Piotrik Szymanski, Eric Diarra, Brian Tolan.

Impact subs inspire purple patch for Galway

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Leanne Coen scored the goal in a superb second-half display that propelled Galway to a comfortable victory over Dublin in the Lidl NFL division one.

Students scoop medals in intervarsities track and field

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

University of Galway athletes secured four medals at the Intervarsities Indoor Track and Field Championships held in the National Indoor Arena in Dublin on Saturday.

Haines masterclass brings cup joy for University of Galway Maree

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

University of Galway Maree won their first ever InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy National Cup title, after Jarett Haines inspired them to a 74-69 victory over DBS Éanna. The pacey Haines hit 35 points on the way to claiming the MVP. The game itself was in the balance throughout, with 10 lead changes, which had spectators at a sold-out National Basketball Arena on the edge of their seats.

Galway kick off league campaign with tough task in Castlebar

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Galway’s 2023 Allianz football league campaign kicks off this Saturday evening in McHale Park at 7.30pm.

Slevin on fire as Galway get league campaign off to cracking start

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Kate Slevin kicked the final five points as Galway began their Lidl National Football League Division 1 campaign with an impressive win over Donegal at Tuam Stadium.

Connacht future plan continues with three-year deal for Tierney-Martin

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

C onnacht have continued to build for the future with a three-year contract extension for Galway native Dylan Tierney-Martin.

Outstanding performances from Craughwell women

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

The Craughwell Senior Women’s team had another outstanding day at Round 2 of the National League held in Athlone Indoor Arena. Managed by Sarah Finnegan, the team put in some top-drawer performances across the range of events to qualify for the final in second place on the leader board, just one point off table toppers DSD AC.

The team comprising Sarah Finnegan, Siofra Davis, Caoimhe Kilkenny, Jade Moorhead, Leonore Church, Eva Kelleher, Grace McKermitt, Rachel Finnegan, Sinead Treacy, Aisling Keady, Laura Cunningham Sinead Gaffney and Holly Shaughnessy now go forward to the National final.

Pressure starts to build in Connacht’s fight for top eight

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Connacht are hopeful outhalf Jack Carty will be fully fit to start against the visiting Emirates Lions on Saturday evening at the Sportsground (7.35pm) in what is becoming a fight for the top eight.

Connacht looks to seal top spot in Europe

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Connacht head to England for their final European Challenge Cup pool fixture on Saturday (5.30pm) looking to maintain this season’s 100 per cent record. A bonus-point win against Newcastle Falcons is the target, and this would ensure Connacht qualify with the best possible seeding as they face into next round in which Heineken Cup teams will be included.

Shefflin gives early season chances to squad newcomers

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Having already booked their place in the Walsh Cup final thanks to last weekend’s nine-point win over Dublin, the Galway senior hurlers will travel to the Darver Centre of Excellence in County Louth this coming Saturday afternoon to take on Antrim.

Whether inter-county teams would be better off concentrating on in-house training with a couple of challenge games thrown in at this time of year is very much open for debate, but last Saturday’s game did give Henry Shefflin another opportunity to assess the claims of newcomers looking to book their spot on this year’s panel.

Moycullen rue loss of focus in last quarter

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

A blistering 10-point unanswered run to start the final quarter ultimately saved Belfast Star from suffering the shock of the Basketball Ireland Superleague season as a gallant Maigh Cuilnn effort fell just short in the northern capital on Saturday.

Galway athletes win awards

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Conor Penney of Craughwell AC was announced last week as the recipient of the Athletics Ireland Juvenile Star Award for County Galway for 2022.

Another pro win for Mulkerrins

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Martin Mulkerrins continues to make his mark on the WPH Pro-Tour in the United States.

More to the FBD League for Joyce than defeat

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Despite a spirited second half comeback, Galway fell to old rivals Mayo in the FBD semi-final last weekend in the GAA Air Dome in Bekan.

Momentum the key as Connacht’s Challenge Cup campaign continues

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Connacht continue their European campaign intent on keeping their winning form intact when they host French outfit Brive at the Sportsground on Saturday (5.30pm).

Galway hurlers to face former boss in Parnell Park

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Galway romped to a comfortable 3-28 to 0-20 Walsh Cup victory over Westmeath as the second year of Henry Shefflin’s reign as Galway senior hurling manager got underway in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe on Sunday.

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