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.

United partners with Galway Simon Community

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Galway United Friend Co-op is officially partnering with Galway Simon Community for Friday night’s match, Galway United v Bray.

Connacht sign off home season and Friend's tenure on Saturday

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

The penultimate URC round before knock-out rugby already as a cup final feel about it.

Connacht host Cardiff at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (7.35pm) and with both sides still boasting the chance to qualify for Champions Cup rugby next season, a win is the target.

Connacht's European exit will shift focus to URC challenge

Fri, Apr 07, 2023

Connacht crashed out of this season's European Challenge Cup despite high hopes of success when Italian outfit Benetton delivered a comprehensive 41-19 victory to advance to the quarter-finals.

United on brink of adding new piece of history

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Galway United make the trip to Wexford tomorrow in search of an eighth league win in a row, a feat unparalleled in the club’s history.

Connacht’s European exit will shift focus to URC challenge

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Connacht crashed out of this season's European Challenge Cup despite high hopes of success when Italian outfit Benetton delivered a comprehensive 41-19 victory to advance to the quarter-finals.

It is not the first time the Italian side has prevailed in Treviso - two years ago they forced Connacht's exit from the Rainbow Cup, winning 20-12, but last weekend's performance was all the more comprehensive, controlled and complete as they dominated the proceedings at a fast and furious pace, and Connacht struggled with both the heat and Italian physicality.

Galway still have All-Ireland credentials despite loss

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

A fourth successive final defeat in Croke Park since 2021, and a second to Mayo this season, what then portents for Galway this season?

Corinthians deliver breakthrough in Purcell Cup

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Corinthians have become the first Connacht club to qualify for Leinster Rugby’s U20 Purcell Cup final.

The Galway side prevailed by 24-19 win over Buccaneers in an all-Connacht semi-final played in blustery conditions in Corinthian Park at the weekend.

Titans leave fightback too late

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors survived a late Titans' fightback before eventually defeating the Galway outfit 71-65 to win the InsureMyVan.ie U20 Men’s National League final.

Connacht women selected for Ireland

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Ten Connacht players have been selected on the Ireland U18 women's squad ahead of the 2023 Six Nations Festival.

Mystics selected for Ireland team

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Four Galway basketball players have been selected on the U20 women's squad to compete at the European Championships.

The four, Ellie Glavin, Emma Glavin, Hazel Finn and Kara McCleane, are all from University of Galway Mystics, which has the strongest representation on the team.

Minor camogie team suffers first championship loss

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Galway Minor Camogie team suffered its first defeat in the Electric Ireland Minor A Championship, losing to Tipperary by 0-14 to 2-4 in the Ragg on Sunday.

Medal haul for young athletes at national indoor event

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Galway athletes once again came away with a substantial medal haul at the National Juvenile Indoor Championships held at the weekend.

Galway on target to achieve Joyce's goal

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Galway defeated All-Ireland champions Kerry on Sunday afternoon to set up a league final against neighbours Mayo on Sunday April 2 in GAA HQ.

United in top form as Athlone visit next

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Galway United recorded their sixth win on the spin on Friday night in Eamonn Deacy Park as they continue to make the early running in the SSE Airtricity first division.

Connacht Rugby's favourite son returns to the west

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

It was only a matter of time before John Muldoon would return to his roots.

Galway United women shock champions Shelbourne

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Galway United women recorded the biggest win in their fledgling history against champions Shelbourne in a sunny Tolka Park on Saturday.

Galway Ladies prepare for rematch in league final

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

Galway lost their final Lidl NFL Division 1 game against Kerry by 3-11 to 0-17 in Tuam Stadium.

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