Champions Cup rugby takes a toll on Connacht

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Connacht have a welcome and much-needed break from competitive action this week after a run of strong performances, but ultimately poor results.

Moycullen's Superleague season is not getting easier

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Often referred to as the spiritual home of Irish basketball, Neptune Stadium awaits this weekend for the Moycullen Superleague basketballers as they journey to Cork city in search of some comfort and confidence.

As a result of successive dismal offensive performances, Moycullen have failed to push on from what was a promising start to 2022 when they captured some crucial wins. Since then they fell first to Belfast Star at home and then Tralee Warriors in Kerry last weekend.

Galway gets ready to welcome International yacht race

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Galway is once again gearing up for an international sailing event having been chosen as a stopover for the Round Britain and Ireland Race.

Galway athletes in action for Ireland at international meet

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

GCH and NUIG athletes were in action in Scotland on Saturday as part of a six-team international match indoors.

GCH stars Cillín Greene, Robert McDonnell, together with current UCD member and GCH alumna Alanna Lally competed for an Irish selection at the inaugural DNA Indoor meet in Glasgow, while Roland Surlis of NUI Galway AC made his international debut at senior level.

Rovers defeat United in Mervue

Sat, Feb 05, 2022

Galway United 0 Shamrock Rovers 3
On a wretched night in the west Shamrock Rovers enjoyed a pre-season friendly win over Galway United.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne celebrates winning first All Ireland club crown

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Runners-up in 2019 - the last occasion for this All Ireland due to Covid - Kilkerrin-Clonberne turned the tables on their opponents Mourneabbey to claim their first currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Senior Club title at the weekend.

McDonnell - 'We cannot have two seasons going on'

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Mervue United’s Declan McDonnell is calling on the Football Association of Ireland to implement the same season for all competitions to assist young players and clubs.

Still passionate about the Mervue cause

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Mervue United was founded in 1960. Decades later Declan McDonnell, a man synonymous with the proud club, is still going strong eager to develop and improve.

Lyons looking forward to new challenge in the west

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Eager to make an impact under John Caulfield’s stewardship at Galway United, new signing Charlie Lyons believes significant potential exists in the west of Ireland.

Tough pre-season tests for United

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Galway United’s busy pre-season continues with another friendly against Shamrock Rovers at Fahy’s Field on Saturday (6pm).

Another important weekend beckons

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

An interesting Galway FA premier division season continues to unfold with several important matches imminent.

Fans expected to be out in force for Galway's opening league game under Shefflin

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

The Galway senior hurlers Allianz National League adventure begins this weekend when Offaly venture west again, this time to Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon, for the first of the Tribesmen’s three home fixtures in Division 1A.

Yet again Galway have been handed a relatively low-key opener, having started their campaigns against Antrim, Laois, and Westmeath in recent years. But with Henry Shefflin sending a team out in Salthill for the first time, the turnstiles operators should be kept busy ahead of a 2pm throw-in.

Friend expects Connacht response after beating from Warriors

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Connacht will be looking for redemption when they travel to Belfast tomorrow evening after their recent “unacceptable” performance and crushing loss to Glasgow Warriors.

Down next up for Galway after flying league start in Salthill

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Padraic Joyce’s Galway enjoyed a flying start to their Allianz Football League division two campaign in Pearse Stadium on Sunday with a convincing 1-14 to 0-06 victory over Andy McEntee’s Meath.

The game was played in appalling conditions, and this had a massive bearing on the quality of the game. With possession of the ball crucial, it resulted in a slightly more conservative attacking approach by Galway. However the game plan worked and Joyce will be delighted to continue their winning start to the season off the back of a successful FBD campaign.

No respite for Moycullen as next up are cup champions

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Moycullen venture to Kerry to face recently crowned National Cup champions Tralee Warriors this Saturday in the Basketball Ireland Men’s Superleague.

Horse Racing Remains One of the Most Popular Sports in Ireland

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Ireland has a long history of horse racing. As a result, every year, a large number of Irish horse racing enthusiasts come to the Cheltenham Festival, the highlight event of the National Hunt season, and in recent years, Irish-owned or bred horses have dominated the event. The domination has made people interested in bidding in horse racing events. Unibet is the perfect and most famous site for you to find out about horse racing odds. Nowadays, Ireland's Thoroughbred breeding industry is increasing because of the favorable tax treatment. The main farm of Coolmore Stud, the world's largest Thoroughbred stud, is located there (in addition to major operations in the U.S. and Australia).

O'Donnell's Dundalk impress at Eamonn Deacy Park

Wed, Feb 02, 2022

GALWAY UNITED 0 DUNDALK 3
Demanding challenges are arriving thick and fast for Galway United ahead of the SSE Airtricity League season.

United defeat Pat's in Lecarrow

Fri, Jan 28, 2022

GALWAY UNITED 2 ST PATRICK'S ATHLETIC 0
A gritty Galway United performance was rewarded with a pre-season win over St Patrick's Athletic in Lecarrow.

Promotion is the target for Galway as league campaign opens

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Padraic Joyce’s Galway will start their quest for promotion to division one on Sunday when they take on Andy McEntee’s Meath in Salthill ( 2pm).

NUIG Mystics to push on after winning National Cup

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

NUIG Mystics have their eyes on bigger prizes having claimed this season's National Cup for women’s division one basketball with a dominant performance over Griffith College Templeogue at the National Basketball Arena.

The Galway club led from start to finish and were deserved 68-35 winners. Courtney Cecere was awarded MVP for her 15 points and 12 rebounds, while Hazel Finn bagged14 points and 14 rebounds.

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