Katie O'Brien - Galway's world gold medal winner

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Katie O'Brien is the toast of Galway and Clarinbridge after winning gold at this year's World Rowing Championships.

All to play for in final hurling championship round

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The decisive final round of the Brooks Group Galway Senior Hurling Championship takes place this weekend with plenty at stake for clubs looking to seal a much-coveted quarter-final spot and avoid the preliminary round of knockout games.

The action gets underway on Friday night in group one of Senior A with the meeting of Castlegar and Killimordaly in Duggan Park - both sides already locked in for demotion to Senior B.

Moycullen take top spot in group one despite draw

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The race for Frank Fox is now hotting up after a twelve-week group stage.

Momentum is key as United's prepare for play-offs

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Galway United travel to Limerick tomorrow night to take on Treaty United in the SSE Airtricity first division in the Markets Field (7.45pm).

With United lying second and Treaty in fifth, the encounter could serve as a dress rehearsal for a play-off tie in a few short weeks. Nonetheless, the game carries plenty of significance in its own right, and United will be keen to build on a big win at home to Cork City.

Not the best start for Connacht in South Africa

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

It was always going to be a tough start to the season - an interpro in Belfast and two away fixtures in South Africa - one against the current URC champions.

Galway WFC return home for 'benchmark' fixture

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Galway WFC entertain DLR Waves on Saturday in Eamon Deacy Park (2pm) in what will be their first home game in five weeks.

Former Cregmore FC player signs contract with United

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Galway United academy graduate David Tarmey has signed a professional contract with the club.

Having already made five appearances for John Caulfield’s side this season, the United boss is "really excited" about the former Cregmore Claregalway FC youngster's prospects.

Tuam Falcons new logo

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Tuam Falcons Hockey Club has taken another leap forward in its development with a new club logo.

Hundreds to compete in Galway Cross Country Championships

Wed, Sep 28, 2022

The first day of the clubs' cross country event for Galway takes place on Sunday at Bushfield, Loughrea.

Football battles ahead as Galway championship hots up

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

The final round of the Galway SFC group stage will take place this coming weekend with quarter-final places still up for grabs, and relegation play-offs that still need to be settled.

Group 1

Loughrea's second-half goal seals quarter-final

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Loughrea was the only team to book a quarter-final berth in the Brooks Group Galway Senior Hurling Championship after yet another impressive victory, this time over Cappataggle, last weekend.

Ukrainian boxers to visit Galway

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Olympic Boxing Club Galway is hosting a Ukranian national underage team for a week, culminating in a special Galway versus Ukraine tournament.

United's resilience keeps play-off hopes alive

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Manager John Caulfield had reason to be buoyant after Galway United overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat Cork City 2-1 in the SSE Airticity first division.

Off-field uncertainty makes for a difficult week for Galway WFC

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

A turbulent week in the history of Galway WFC finished with a disappointing 1-0 loss away to ninth-placed Cork City in the Women’s National League on Saturday.

While the futures of players and staff remain in jeopardy with the Galway WFC board not seeking to renew their license next year - and statements from Galway United and the Galway FA doing little to provide any certainty - Galway WFC manager Alan Murphy stopped short of blaming the off-field upheaval for the unexpected loss. ?

Mouthwatering ties in intermediate championship this weekend

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

The draw for the quarter-finals of the Galway Intermediate Championship has produced some tasty ties in what is one of the most competitive championships for many seasons.

City harriers claim top spot in Grant Thornton sponsored 5k

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Thomas McStay and Edel Kelly, both of Galway City Harriers, were the winners of the recent Grant Thornton sponsored 5k on the Prom.

Goal fest sees Renmore U16s advance

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Renmore AFC produced a strong first-round performance on Sunday to advance to the second round of the U16 Connacht Cup.

Connacht's new look squad adds steel to season's ambitions

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

A new season starts for Connacht on Saturday with a redeveloped pitch and new player additions, but the ambition remains the same, to qualify for the knock-out stages of all competitions.

Buccaneers to host Connacht decider

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Buccaneers and Sligo will contest this season's Connacht Senior League final on Saturday in Dubarry Park (2.30pm).

Galway United and Comer Group look to keep elite women's soccer alive in Galway

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Hopes are high a Galway's women's soccer team will continue to represent the west with a possible injection of funding and help from Galway United sponsors, the Comer Group.

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