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.

Pitted in a head-to-head battle for votes from club delegates with football committee chairman Kevin Clancy, Bellew ran out the resounding winner on a 167-97 final tally from the 264 votes cast at this week's annual convention.

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.

European rugby returns to the Sportsground as Connacht welcome Stade Francais

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Heineken Champions Cup rugby kicks off at the Sportsground on Sunday (1pm) with another illustrious French club taking on Connacht.

Murphy's talented Connacht Schools U18 outfit win interprovincial series

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Alan Murphy's Connacht Schools U18 side won the interprovincial series in impressive fashion at the weekend.

Clery still passionate about Galway football

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

On a wild and wet Monday morning, a few yards from the River Corrib, John Clery sits in the splendid Commercial Boat Club to talk about one of his passions: Galway football.

St Bernard's maintain improved form

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Three important games are on the agenda in the Galway FA premier division this weekend.

McCormack continues to lead by example

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

One thing is certain when watching Galway United warm up or play matches: Conor McCormack will set and demand standards.

Mountbellew Moylough prepare for titantic battle in Hyde Park

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

After surviving a scare against Leitrim champions Ballinamore Seán O’Heslins to progress to Sunday’s Connacht club semi-final, Val Daly’s Mountbellew Moylough have had an additional two weeks to get rid of their county final hangover. Now they are set for a titanic battle against a very tough and physical Padraig Pearses when they meet in Hyde Park on Saturday (1.30pm).

Galway's McStay in action for Ireland European cross country

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Galway athletes will be in action this weekend with many of Europe’s top athletes descending on Abbottstown in Dublin for the European Cross-Country Championships.

Connacht stars honoured at awards

Thu, Dec 09, 2021

Two former Connacht Rugby players have been honoured this week.

Naomh Anna Leitir Móir reach Connacht semi-final

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Ciarán Óg Ó’Fatharta’s Naomh Anna Leitir Móir is through to the Connacht IFC semi-final following an emphatic 2-13 to 0-05 win over Leitrim's St Patrick’s Dromahair in Ballinamore on Saturday.

Conditions were tricky in Ballinamore, but it did not cause any major difficulties for a Leitir Móir side that coasted through the second half with the majority of the donkey work having been done in the first period. The game was all but over as a contest at half-time as Naomh Anna quashed the early Dromahair momentum, which was aided by an extremely strong breeze that was at the backs of the Connemara side for the second half.

St Thomas' favourites to overcome Clarinbridge for fourth title in a row

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Clarinbridge are well aware that nothing but their best form will be good enough to claim the club’s third senior hurling title on Sunday afternoon at Pearse Stadium when they take on the might of St Thomas’ with the Tom Callanan Cup up for grabs (throw-in 1pm).

An upset win for Jarlath Niland’s side would cap a truly remarkable year for the club, having already annexed the U12 A, U15 Féile, and Minor A titles.

Connacht look to maintain momentum and repeat RDS victory

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

It is one of Connacht's toughest annual challenges - taking on Leinster, the PRO 14 champions for the last four years, in Dublin's RDS.

Galway athletes head to Kilkenny for cross country championships

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Cross country events dominate the athletics calendar next weekend with Galway clubs competing at both juvenile and senior level on the national stage.

Moycullen looking to cause cup upset

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

A trip to Tralee and a National Cup quarter-final awaits Moycullen’s Superleague basketballers this Saturday as they face Tralee Warriors in the town’s Sports Complex at 7pm.

Moycullen will no doubt welcome a break from regular league action where they have recently been at the wrong end of some dramatic close encounters and are stuck winless at the bottom of the table.

Titans account for Limerick Celtic

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

On a day when Titans remembered the late Joe Glynn, Westside caretaker, Titans U20s produced a huge 59-83 win on the road against a tenacious Limerick Celtics in the National Cup.

Both sides were missing key players - Limerick without Ruairi Cronin and Titans without international Malik Thaim - but there was plenty of quality on show, with five Titans scoring double figures.

Teenager Brann making an impact as a goalkeeper and referee

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

It has been an interesting spell for Galway United U19 goalkeeper Conor Brann. In the reckoning for a talented Republic of Ireland U19 squad, Brann made a significant impression with Brendan O’Connor’s outfit throughout this year.

West United stalwart Michael O'Connor still enjoying the game

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

Galway football is sprinkled with unsung heroes, who kept the game alive in various pockets of the city and county. In town, though, for decades a familiar sight was Michael O’Connor cycling or walking along the streets with budding players getting ready for training or a match.

Salthill host Mervue in crucial league encounter

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

FAI Junior Cup fourth round wins for Athenry, Mervue United, and Salthill Devon offered significant encouragement for Galway junior football followers at the weekend.

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