Salthill Knocknacarra GAA to host schools football blitz

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Hundreds of local pupils will take part in a day of football and fun at Pearse Stadium as Salthill Knocknacarra GAA are hosting the Schools Football Blitz and Meet the Galway Stars Day on Friday, September 19.

Galway's Greene earns World Championships selection

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Galway City Harriers athlete Cillin Greene has earned a well-deserved selection for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo which start September 13.

Crunch time in the Senior B and Intermediate hurling championships

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

It is most definitely crunch time this weekend as the final rounds of both the Senior B and Intermediate hurling championships take place with twelve games taking place across the county. The vast majority will have serious consequences for the teams involved.

United back in action after a poignant week

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

On Monday, the streets of Salthill were lined in a touching tribute to the late, great Ollie Horgan. On Sunday, Galway United will have to line out in Tolka Park for a game that still matters deeply.

Passing of a man who oozed Galwayness

Sat, Aug 30, 2025

It was supposed to be one of the biggest nights in the history of Irish football. Maybe it still was. Even still, much of the spotlight shone on the void left by one who shunned it all his life.

Connacht need to repeat winning performance over Ulster

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Connacht Rugby Women head to Energia Park on Saturday with hopes of finishing the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship series on a high.

All-Ireland glory beckons for Galway City Rapparees

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Galway City Rapparees take on Emo of Laois in the All-Ireland Intermediate Rounders Final this Sunday, August 31 at the Meath GAA Centre of Excellence.

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.

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