Donoghue making an impact with Renmore

Thu, May 12, 2022

These are encouraging times for Renmore AFC. On and off the field progress is being made so Saturday's promotion to the Galway FA premier division provided further encouraging evidence.

West claim first juvenile trophy in decades

Thu, May 12, 2022

Others doubted, but Philip McDonagh simply believed that possibilities existed. Even when training numbers were initially low, McDonagh stayed optimistic and on Sunday at Eamonn Deacy Park, West United's perseverance was rewarded.

Improving Galway WFC host Treaty on Saturday

Thu, May 12, 2022

Having stitched a three match unbeaten run together, Galway WFC will be hoping to deliver another dynamic display in the WNL when hosting Treaty United at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday (6pm).

Devlin's United U17s impress

Thu, May 12, 2022

Galway United U17s enjoyed a convincing 6-0 win over Cavan-Monaghan on Saturday.

Galway firepower should be too strong for Laois

Thu, May 12, 2022

The Galway senior hurlers resume their Leinster championship campaign this Saturday evening when they travel to O’Moore Park in Portlaoise to take on Laois in the penultimate round of games in the group stage (5pm).

Mayo and Galway renew rivalries in provincial decider

Thu, May 12, 2022

Galway and Mayo renew their old rivalry on Sunday afternoon in Tuam Stadium (4pm) in the Connacht LGFA Senior Football Championship final.

Hansen, Oliver and Prendergast vie for player of the year title

Thu, May 12, 2022

Connacht Rugby celebrates its annual awards on Saturday evening with nominees ranging from underage to professional level in both male and female categories.

And there are no surprises that Connacht's most exciting back of the season and new Ireland player Mack Hansen is on the list for the Men's Player of the Year, competing against two forwards, Conor Oliver and Cian Prendergast, who have made their presence felt this season.

Galway enjoy facile win, but Roscommon will provide a bigger challenge

Thu, May 12, 2022

Galway are through to the 2022 Connacht final following a facile 4-20 to 0-09 win over Leitrim in Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

Clarinbridge win U16 crown

Thu, May 12, 2022

Clarinbridge’s bunch of young superstars have done it again. The All Ireland U15 Feile champions from 2021 added the 2022 county U16 title to their expanding portfolio of honours when they beat Loughrea. Although it was comprehensive in the end, 4-20 to 2-11, Loughrea did not make it easy.

Galway milers head to Belfast

Thu, May 12, 2022

Galway athletes travel to Belfast this weekend to compete at the second Irish Milers Club event of the season.

Many of the country’s top middle-distance athletes will compete in high quality races., and Galway will have strong representation from GCH, Craughwell and other clubs at Saturday's event.

Four Galway schools in finals

Thu, May 12, 2022

Four Galway schools are in action on next Tuesday in the finals of the SPAR FAI Primary School Fives in the Aviva Stadium.

Boxing sisters

Thu, May 12, 2022

Olympic Boxing Club sisters are in action this week at the IBA Women’s World Championship in Istanbul, and off to a flying start.

United register emphatic win

Fri, May 06, 2022

Cobh Ramblers 0 Galway United 4
These are encouraging times for Galway United as John Caulfield's charges chalked up a 10th SSE Airtricity League first division win in 13 games at St Colman's Park.

Salthill Devon in FAI Cup action

Thu, May 05, 2022

Matches continue to arrive thick and fast for Salthill Devon, who are away to Liffey Wanderers in the first round of the FAI Cup on Sunday.

Connacht U18 glory for Cregmore-Claregalway

Thu, May 05, 2022

Benny Fahy's Cregmore-Claregalway defeated Maree-Oranmore in the Connacht U18 Cup final in Castlebar on Sunday afternoon.

Hard to see past a Galway victory in Pearse Stadium

Thu, May 05, 2022

Galway footballers face Leitrim in the Connacht Championship semi-final in Pearse Stadium on Sunday (3.30pm) - the winners will be rewarded with a meeting with provincial favourites Roscommon.

Drama aplenty as Shefflin's Tribesmen prevail over Cody's Cats

Thu, May 05, 2022

The Galway senior hurlers were involved in yet more late dramatics last Sunday, this time coming out the right side of a controversial refereeing decision as Conor Cooney proved the hero in a one-point, 1-27 to 3-17, win over Kilkenny.

Galwegians survive drop at Ballina's expense

Thu, May 05, 2022

It was incredibly close at the end, but Galwegians men's 1st XV survived by the skin of their teeth to avoid relegation as they edged out Connacht rivals Ballina by an aggregate score of just three points on Saturday.

Wegians came into this away game with a 15-point advantage from the first leg last, but Ballina showed they were a serious threat. As the Blues made a nervous start, conceding three early penalties in the first five minutes, the home side took their opportunity. Talented young outhalf Harry West kicked them deep into opposition territory, before the forwards punched holes and created the chance for winger Ian West to score the game's opening try, reducing the overall deficit to 10 points.

Galway athletes take podium places in Great Limerick Run

Thu, May 05, 2022

It was a day to remember for the many Galway club athletes who travelled to Limerick on Sunday last to compete in the Great Limerick Run series of races.

Neasa De Burca and Siobhan Lee of Galway City Harriers ran superb races to take podium spots in the women's marathon. De Burca clocked two hours 58 minutes for second overall, with Lee breaking the magic three-hour barrier for the first time, with two hours 59 minutes and a well-deserved third place finish, behind winner Olympian Caitriona Jennings.

New boats named in honour of NUIG rowers

Thu, May 05, 2022

NUI Galway has boosted its rowing club with four new boats named in honour of alumni and current student athletes who have made significant contributions to its success.

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