Tribeswomen's title dream not dead yet

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

A late Amanda Smith strike in injury time last Saturday kept Galway United Women in touch with the top of the table. It sets up an intriguing encounter with Treaty United on Saturday in Limerick.

THE FULL FORWARD: Senior football championship picture beginning to take shape

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

With a round to spare, the shape of the Galway Senior Football Championship is already becoming clear. Some sides are safely through to the knockouts, while others are staring into the relegation abyss.

Teen swimming sensation continues to shine

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

John Shortt's rise continued last week as he delivered exceptional performances across all backstroke codes, securing a multiple medal haul at the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Otopeni, Romania.

Raftery charges into Irish motorsport history

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Supported by Opel Ireland, the Craughwell-based driver tackled the ADAC Saarland-Pfalz Rally in Germany last weekend, partnered by regular co-driver Hannah McKillop from Antrim.

THE FULL FORWARD - High stakes, local rivalries, and drama awaits in Round 2

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

The Galway Senior Hurling Championship is heating up as Round 2 throws up a series of mouth-watering clashes across all four groups.

Tribeswomen's transfer activity gives cause for optimism this season and beyond

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

However, they now must look with some envy at their visitors on Saturday. Bohs have winnable ties in the All-Island Cup Final and FAI Cup Semi-Final. They are also getting far bigger crowds than those in Eamonn Deacy Park.

Galway Bay's McCormack seals victory at Nenagh

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Eddie McCormack claimed his first Irish Senior Men’s Amateur Close Championship in emphatic style at Nenagh Golf Club on Friday afternoon, August 15, twenty years after losing the final of the Irish Men’s Amateur Close Championship to a young Rory McIlroy.

Raftery charges into Irish motorsport history

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Galway's Aoife Raftery made Irish rally history when she became the first Irish driver to compete in the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup.

Historic win for Galway's cricketers

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

The 2025 National Cup final opened with County Galway winning the toss and opting to bat first at Bready Cricket Club.

United's recent momentum to be tested in coming games

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

A spirited draw against Shamrock Rovers and an emphatic win over Salthill Devon have eased the pressure. Even a difficult draw in the FAI Cup quarter-final away to St Pat’s should not threaten morale.

Senior B and Intermediate Hurling Championships heating up

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Perhaps because the threat of relegation has been removed from the clubs participating in Senior B - which will be reclassified as Premier Intermediate in 2026 - there were notably higher scores per team than normal with an average of just over 24 points per team in round one, with Ahascragh/Fohenagh (39) and Kilnadeema/Leitrim (31) leading the way.

Connacht Women prepare for Leinster clash

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Leinster are looking for a ninth title win, and, having suffered a 33-22 loss to leaders Munster, they will travel in more determined form. But Connacht, having taken Ulster’s scalp last weekend, will be eager to finish the campaign with a second victory.

Doggett flying in Finland

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Athenry AC’s rising star, Seán Doggett, delivered a superb performance at the European U20 Athletics Championships in Tampere, Finland, securing 7th place in the Men’s 400m Final with a time of 47.16.

THE FULL FORWARD: A weekend of huge significance

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

In just the second weekend of senior club football across the county, this weekend already carries huge significance. We’ll run through each of this weekend’s fixtures ahead of a high-stakes round of action, where the Round 1 winners and losers face off against one another.

Opportunities for both sides as United and Devon battle for place in last eight of FAI Cup

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Tomorrow night in Eamonn Deacy Park will be a novel occasion, as Salthill Devon will host Galway United in their usual home.

Craughwell’s Raftery makes Irish rally history in electric car

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Craughwell rally driver Aoife Raftery made history in April, becoming the first Irish competitor, male or female, to drive an electric rally car in competition. Contesting the opening round of the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup 2025 at the ADAC Actronics Rallye Sulingen in Germany, she achieved an impressive eighth-place finish with co-driver Hannah McKillop.

Galway breeder triumphs at RDS Dublin Horse Show 2025

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Galway horse breeder and Oranmore native Pat Finn achieved outstanding success at the 2025 RDS Dublin Horse Show, securing multiple top titles.

The hurt locker emptied as Galway exact perfect revenge

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

In the stillness of a Monday evening, as the O'Duffy Cup paraded through the countryside around Ballinasloe and Clarinbridge, the echoes of a performance born of pain and purpose still clung to the air. This was not just a victory. It was a release. A storm breaking after a long drought. A county shaking off the hurt of twelve months past and reclaiming its place among the greats. Perhaps the best.

Galway braces for the return of club hurling

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Due to Galway’s much-anticipated participation in the All-Ireland senior camogie final in Croke Park on Sunday, the senior club matches will be taking place on Friday evening and Saturday only, with reigning champions Loughrea expected to kick off proceedings in Group 2 with a win when they take on Kilconieron in Ballinasloe.

Penney and Fahy secure gold at the National Senior Championships

Thu, Aug 07, 2025

Penney took gold in the High Jump with a best leap of 2.10 metres with a stunning series of jumping. Clubmate Darragh Kelly secured bronze with 1.95 metres. Penney later added bronze in the testing 110m Hurdles event.

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