Connacht looks to kick start New Year with derby day win

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

Connacht return to the Galway Sportsground for their New Year's Day meeting with Munster, looking to extend their recent home winning run in the United Rugby Championship.

The Sporting Year of 2021

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

The European Super Soccer League was announced on Sunday April 19. It would be the Bees Knees, the Cat’s Pyjamas, the last word, and whatever you’re having yourself. But it was dead and buried by Wednesday April 21 thanks to the vocal fury of the English fans and even Boris helped save the day! And then the American owners started issuing apologies, pathetic. Relegation, yea, there’s an idea.

We remember Brother Linus who died on March 13. The Bish teacher spent a lifetime promoting the game of rugby and at times it was tough going. He fought to the end. Thanks Linus.

Fields of Athenry celebrates its 20th anniversary

Thu, Dec 30, 2021

A great turnout made the 20th anniversary of the Fields of Athenry 10k a huge success on St Stephen's Day.

Organised by Athenry AC, more than thousand athletes completed the flat and fast 10k loop once again deliver a festive cracker.

Connacht prepare for Ulster reprisal on Stephen's Day

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Connacht are back on the road this St Stephen's Day preparing for a backlash from Dan McFarland's Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (5.15pm).

The sportling life of 2021

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

The Galway Camogie team received 12 nominations for this year’s All Stars. Congrats to Sarah Healy, Shauna Healy, Sarah Dervan, Dervla Higgins, Caitriona Cormican, Siobhán Gardiner, Emma Helebert, Niamh Kilkenny, Aoife Donohue, Siobhán McGrath, Orlaith McGrath, and Ailish O’Reilly. And the Galway manager Cathal Murray has been named the Manager of the Year. A mighty year’s work.

A week in Whistling Straits is enough. Sarsfields win three in a row. St Thomas’ win four in a row. Mountbellew Moylough win one in a row.

Sarsfields surrender All Ireland crown to unstoppable Oulart-The Ballagh

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Oulart-The Ballagh continued the form they had shown against Slaughtneil in the semi-final to take this year's AIB All-Ireland senior club camogie title from Michael's McGrath's Sarsfields in UPMC Nowlan Park.

Festive running fare in Galway

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

Galway city hosts two Goal Miles on Christmas Day, December 25.

The traditional Dangan event at the NUI Galway track takes place from 10am to 12 noon, hosted by GCH, and the second event will start at 11am at Merlin College in Doughiska, hosted by Castlegar AC and Sean McDermott.

Plaza Group and Galway Women’s FC announce sponsorship deal for another season of success

Thu, Dec 23, 2021

The Plaza Group is proud to announce that it is to sponsor Galway Women’s FC for 2022. The owner of The Plaza Group, Pat McDonagh, said that the connection with Galway Women’s FC was one that he was very pleased to maintain.

One European win bagged, and Connacht now face Leicester Tigers

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

After an ideal start to their European Champions Cup campaign, Connacht face an altogether tougher task when they travel to the home of current Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers for Sunday's second round fixture.

Byrne still passionate about the game

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

John Byrne’s face creases into a smile when recalling the magic of it all. The times were simple, but the game always mattered. In the Byrne household on Henry Street two prized possessions existed.

Murphy excited about new challenge

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

These are encouraging times for Galway WFC with new manager Alan Murphy eager to build on a solid foundation that has been established.

Athenry setting a good standard in Galway FA premier division says West boss Grant

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

West United manager William Grant believes the Galway FA premier division title will be retained by Athenry.

Get ready to race this Christmas

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

The 20th anniversary of the famous Fields of Athenry 10k race takes place St Stephen’s Day in the town at 11am.

Hosted by Athenry AC, this year’s event will attract an entry of some 1500 athletes and is always a very competitive affair, as well as a great day out for the running community over the Christmas period. There is also a children's race on the programme at 10.15am. Entry is available on www.athenry10k.com.

Sarsfields Camogie defend their All Ireland crown against Oulart

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Sarsfields' defence of their All Ireland senior camogie title steps up a notch on Saturday when they face Wexford's Oulart The Ballagh in this year's final.

Moycullen battle for Christmas cheer on the court

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

A “hell of a battle” is how Moycullen Superleague basketball coach describes what he expects this weekend when his side welcomes Killester to Galway for a 3pm Sunday tip off in Coláiste Bhaile Chláir.

Bellew receives resounding backing to lead Galway GAA

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Padraig Pearses clubman and former hurling committee chairman Paul Bellew has been elected Galway GAA‘s next chairperson, taking over from Pat Kearney whose five year term came to an end.

Alan Murphy appointed new Galway WFC manager

Sun, Dec 12, 2021

Alan Murphy will take charge of Galway WFC for the 2022 SSE Airtricity League Women's National League.

St Thomas' prevail over Clarinbridge to claim four in a row

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

St Thomas’ yet again delivered the goods on the big day, producing an assured performance last Sunday to win the Galway Senior Hurling Championship crown by 0-20 to 0-17 over Clarinbridge.