Thomas' ready for tough Ballyhale test

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The odds may be stacked against St Thomas’ as they prepare to take on the might of Ballyhale Shamrocks in the All-Ireland senior club championship semi-final on Sunday afternoon at Semple Stadium (3.30pm), but the Galway champions will surely relish the opportunity to dethrone the Kilkenny kingpins.

It should be a cracking contest between two clubs who both completed a four-in-a-row of county victories in 2021. Ballyhale, however, are on the verge of completing an unprecedented three-in-a-row on the national stage, a feat which eluded Cuala, Portumna, Athenry, Birr, and Sarsfields who all won back-to-back titles.

Leitir Mór suffer cruel final defeat

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

A truly incredible Connacht Intermediate Club final, dripping with drama from start to finish, culminated in bitter disappointment for Naomh Anna, Leitir Mór. Deep into extra-time it appeared that substitute Myles MacDonnacha’s remarkable point would be the pivotal score.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne reach decider

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Kilkerrin-Clonberne captain Louise Ward says it has been a long journey to get back to a currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Senior final to face rivals Mourneabbey again.

NUIG Mystics want to secure national silverware

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

On Sunday NUIG Mystics face Griffith College Templeogue in the Women's Division One National Cup Final.

Salthill-Knocknacarra face Mooncoin

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Salthill-Knocknacarra play Mooncoin in an AIB All Ireland Club Junior semi-final at the TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday (1.30pm).

Galway hoping for Walsh Cup response against Antrim

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Galway will travel to Darver on Saturday to complete their Walsh Cup campaign against Antrim (2pm), having suffered a 3-29 to 0-19 trimming at the hands of Dublin last weekend in Parnell Park.

United defeat Harps in pre-season friendly

Sun, Jan 16, 2022

GALWAY UNITED 1 FINN HARPS 0
Francely Lomboto's opportunistic second half goal steered Galway United to a pre-season win over Finn Harps at Ballinderreen.

Caulfield optimistic about new signings

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

The winter months for an SSE Airtricity League of Ireland manager are rarely smooth. Turbulence is generally experienced when trying to reach any destination. Players need to be targeted and deals agreed.

Talented teenager Murphy ready for new season

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

On Friday June 11, 2021 Annaghdown youngster Alex Murphy, at a mere 16 years of age, was introduced to the SSE Airtricity League first division.

O'Riordan relishing Treaty role

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Being back involved in the senior game is a challenge Don O’Riordan is ready to embrace.

United face Harps in Ballindereen on Sunday

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Ballindereen hosts Galway United's first pre-season friendly against Finn Harps on Sunday (2.30pm).

Joyce satisfied with victory over Mayo

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

With the audition process very much underway ahead of the Allianz Football League, Galway took plenty of encouragement from Friday’s Connacht FBD League semi-final win over Mayo.

Shefflin delighted with positive reaction

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Hope was in the Ballinasloe air on Sunday afternoon. Henry Shefflin’s first match in charge of Galway brought a dollop of excitement and even though the GAA year is only commencing a feel good factor exists in the west.

Connacht prepare for crunch European clash

Thu, Jan 13, 2022

Set piece parity is the essential ingredient if Connacht are to prevail over visiting Leicester Tigers at the Sportsground on Saturday.

Shefflin's hurling reign in Galway opens with Walsh Cup fixture

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

When Henry Shefflin was driving his native county to an All-Ireland title in 2012 at Galway’s expense, turning the tide of the drawn game almost singlehandedly, it would have taken a brave prophet to predict the Ballyhale Shamrocks man would be the Tribesmen’s commander-in-chief on the sideline within a decade.

Footballers season begins with Galway v Mayo clash in Air Dome

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Padraic Joyce begin his third season at the helm of the Galway footballers this coming Friday in the NUI Galway Connacht Air Dome.

The Tribesmen will be seeking a small slice of revenge for last year's Connacht final defeat to bitter rivals Mayo. Both teams received a bye to the semi-final of this FBD League, and the victors will face either Sligo or Roscommon in the final following Sligo’s entertaining 1-21 to 1-17 win over Leitrim on Monday night.

Connacht celebrate New Year with 'ugly' win over Munster

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Connacht have two weeks to recover from their New Year’s Day “arm wrestle” with Munster before facing another similar challenge as European fare resumes.

Camogie gears up for return

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Camogie is set to return in the New Year with the Littlewoods National League getting underway next month.

Galway are drawn in group one with Tipperary, Down, Offaly and Dublin in the division one competition, while Antrim, Kerry and Laois are the opponents in division two's group three.

Covid calls a halt to basketball league

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

National League basketball action has been thrown into turmoil with a host of Covid cancellations.

In the Superleague Moycullen has been hit hard - they have not been in action since mid December with games forced to be cancelled, and now have three matches still to play to catch up with the schedule.

Cotter and Casserly take New Year's running honours

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

Some 250 runners shook off any festive excess when they crossed the finish line in the Resolution Run 5K road race on New Year’s Day.

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