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.

Champions St Thomas' and Loughrea paired in repeat of 2012 final

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

St Thomas’ and Loughrea will contest the Galway senior hurling final after both clubs recorded convincing wins over Sarsfields and Clarinbridge respectively in the semi-final double header at a windswept Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

Galway United frustrated after another play-off loss

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway United succumbed to a classy Waterford FC side in Markets Field on an evening that encapsulated the frustrations for Galway United supporters.

That up to 1,500 Galway people travelled to an away match, perhaps the most since Lansdowne in 1991, spoke to the positivity and hope being cultivated around the club. But that after many had dispersed, some jeered the manager while others stood bewildered at full-time, speaking of the old familiar pains of loss and division.

Dunmore begin Connacht championship series

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway intermediate football champions Dunmore MacHales play Sligo winners St Molaise Gaels in the Connacht Championship in Tuam Stadium on Saturday (12pm).

Novel pairing as Moycullen face Mayo champions Westport

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

County champions Moycullen play first-time Mayo winners Westport in the AIB Connacht Club Senior Championship Football quarter-final on Sunday (1.20pm).

Galway’s Fallon and Moran take top spots in Connacht Cross Country

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Two Galway athletes took senior honours at the Connacht Cross Country Championships in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.

Olsson’s return should boost Moycullen’s hopes

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Saturday night basketball is back for Maigh Cuilnn this weekend when Tralee Warriors roll into town for a 7pm tip off at the University of Galway Sports Arena.

In what has been a difficult and injury ravaged season to date, head coach John Cunningham will be glad for any change to routine as he seeks a spark to reignite their faltering season.

UG Maree off to winning cup start

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Jarrett Haines led the way with 24 points as University of Galway Maree secured their place in the InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy Cup quarter-finals with a 88-81 home win over Flexachem KCYMS on Saturday evening.

Davitts’ young players prevail in camogie championship final

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Davitts are the Galway Senior B camogie champions after overcoming St Thomas’ 1-14 to 2-8 in a close encounter on Saturday in Killimor.

Cross country championship season starts

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

The Connacht Cross Country Championships at club level kicks off in earnest this weekend, with the even age juveniles and adult senior championships taking place Sunday in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.

Cup campaign might provide respite for Maigh Cuilinn

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Cup competitions are the place for dreams, and for Maigh Cuilinn basketball it might serve as a timely getaway from the nightmare of a cruel injury-ravaged Superleague season so far.

Connacht claim merited win in Wales after poor start

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Connacht continue to claw their way up the URC table having completed the first series of URC fixtures with a merited 22-19 win over Ospreys.

UG Maree keep pace with Superleague leaders

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Eoin Rockall's 23 points helped University of Galway Maree return to winning ways, while inflicting league-leaders Energywise Ireland Neptune's first loss of the Superleague campaign.

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