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.

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).

Given their water-tight defence, marshalled by John Daly and Billy Mannion, Mountbellew had barely coughed up a goal chance against Corofin and Moycullen, but yet they conceded two defensively sloppy goals in their Connacht quarter-final. This must be corrected if they are to overturn a Roscommon club side with the amount of experience Pearses have gathered over the last number of years.

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.

Thomas McStay of Galway City Harriers will earn his second Euro cross country cap when he toes the U23 men’s start line with his Irish team mates. They include NUIG team mate Donal Devane of Ennis Track, and two fellow Connacht athletes, Keelan Kilreehill (Moy Valley) and Thomas Devaney (Castlebar).