Loughrea produce last-minute point to send hurling final to a replay

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

For the first time since their remarkable run of unbeaten county final appearances began in 2012, St Thomas left Pearse Stadium on Sunday without the Tom Callinan Cup in their possession.

Moycullen dig deep to overcome Strokestown challenge

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Don Connellan’s Moycullen team required extra time to eventually dispatch a gritty Strokestown, but they will still be favourites to overcome Tourlistrane in their first Connacht final in two weeks.

On Sunday afternoon they eventually prevailed by 2-08 to 0-07 in Tuam Stadium despite Strokestown being the massive underdogs after winning their first Roscommon championship in 20 years.

Side pitch send-off to test heartstrings and hamstrings

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Our Lady’s Boys’ Club RFC farewells perhaps its most-enduring stalwart at the end of November when Connacht Rugby’s side pitch makes way for stadium developments and futureproofing.

Connacht prepare for Munster backlash in Thomond Park

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Connacht resume their URC campaign after a lengthy November break when they travel to Thomond Park for another crunch interprovincial (Saturday 7.35pm).

Dunmore's late scoring spree seals Connacht final date

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Dunmore MacHales are through to the Connacht intermediate final following their 1-11 to 1-08 victory over Ballyhaunis in McHale Park Castlebar on Saturday afternoon.

Maigh Cuilinn prepare for Demons' visit

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

The basketballers of Maigh Cuilinn host their last Superleague game before Christmas this Saturday night as they take on UCC Demons in the Kingfisher Arena at 7pm.

University of Galway Maree continue winning ways

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Zvonimir Cutuk led the way with a new season-high 18 points as University of Galway Maree dominated the Galway derby, winning 68-46 over Moycullen on Saturday evening.

McStay wins international selection after taking national title

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Thomas McStay was Galway's best athlete at the recent National Cross-Country Championships which moved to Donegal after a 23-year absence.

Loughrea look to upset the odds as favourites St Thomas’ seek five in a row

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Much water has passed under the bridge since St Thomas’ and Loughrea last met in an infamous county senior hurling final in 2012, but the near neighbours will lock horns once again on Sunday in Pearse Stadium (1.30pm) as the county champions look to keep a firm grip on the Tom Callinan cup for the fifth year running.

Moycullen breeze past Westport to face Strokestown in Connacht final

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Moycullen have made a significant move up the betting for the All-Ireland Senior Club Football championship after they surged into the Connacht semi-finals at Westport's expense.

Captain Dessie Conneely hit 10 points as the Galway men brushed off an early goal from the first-time Mayo champions to run out winners by 3-18 to 1-11.

Connacht may look to promote within after Friend’s departure

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Connacht Rugby are on the recruitment path again, having officially confirmed Andy Friend's departure this week.

The affable Australian rugby director always said this would be his last season at the Sportsground, but admits it still was not an easy decision to make in the end.

Maigh Cuilinn need to up their game to win local derby

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

While most sport fans might be glued to rugby this Saturday evening, Galway's basketball fanatics will be in the Kingfisher Arena for the always hotly anticipated Superleague derby between Maigh Cuilinn and University of Galway Maree.

University of Galway Maree take top spot in Superleague

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

University of Galway Maree sit top of the men's basketball Superleague after grabbing their fifth League win of the campaign when eventually easing to a well-earned 100-90 away victory over Ballincollig.

Dunmore MacHales march on

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Dunmore MacHales recorded their first provincial championship victory when overcoming Sligo champions St Molaise Gaels by 1-10 to 0-08 in Tuam Stadium on Saturday.

Although it had been three weeks since they recorded their county final victory over Kilconly, there was no sign of rustiness in Gary Delaney’s team as the cobwebs were well and truly dusted off given the manner of their performance.

Gold for Bohan at Connacht cross country

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

A gutsy performance by David Bohan in the men’s race over 7km ensured Galway secured a senior gold at the Connacht Cross Country Championships on a testing Roscommon Racecourse on Sunday.

Castlegar deliver finishing power to claim title

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Castlegar were crowned Fr Lawless Cup Champions on Saturday in Castlegar when they overcame St Dominic's from Roscommon by 2-10 to 3-4 in a titanic battle.

Castlegar, missing six of their starting team from the county final, had to come from behind with a strong finish to ensure they secured another title this year.

Agonising defeat for Wegians

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Galwegians suffered another agonising defeat when a late penalty saw visitors Malahide snatch victory by 13-11 in the Energia League division 2B encounter at Crowley Park on Saturday.

Wegians opened the scoring when full-back Darragh Kennedy landed a seventh minute penalty after their first incursion into opposition territory, and it got better for the Blues minutes later when they scored the game’s first try.

St Colman’s celebrate promotion to end successful season

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Galway's St Colman's can now look forward to competing at intermediate level in Galway in 2023 after being crowned Pat Barrett champions on Saturday with a 2-11 to 1-8 victory over Na Brideóga from Mayo in Kilbeacanty.

Oughterard rugby scores sponsorship deal

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Fast-growing Oughterard Rugby Football Club has secured a sponsorship deal with online, cloud and datacentre services company Sleepless.

Sarsfields secure win to defend All Ireland crown

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Sarsfields camogie were crowned four-in-a-row senior champions in Galway when they prevailed in a close encounter by 2-11 to 2-9 against Oranmore Maree on Saturday.

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