Limerick hurlers will provide a different test after Galway's opening romp

Thu, May 13, 2021

A thirty-point winning margin for the Galway hurlers over Westmeath on Saturday afternoon ensured the relevant boxes were ticked for manager Shane O’Neill, who was pleased with his side’s application after an unsurprisingly sluggish start.

“I thought right to the end they worked extremely hard, right to the end where we saw some great tracking back by the forwards,” O’Neill says. “We were very rusty in the first quarter and probably lacked a bit of composure, but we came into it then and started making some good decisions.”

Testing league campaign begins for Galway against the Kingdom

Thu, May 13, 2021

After six months of inactivity on the playing field, the Galway senior footballers, under the stewardship of Padraic Joyce, will begin their 2021 season in Killarney against Kerry on Saturday (3pm).

Big boots to fill as Roux announces departure

Thu, May 13, 2021

Connacht is currently "scouring the world" looking for a lock to replace Quinn Roux who announced his decision to leave the province after seven years.

Friend wants Connacht to 'stand up and fight' against Munster

Thu, May 13, 2021

Connacht coach Andy Friend is looking for a fighting response, particularly at the breakdown, when they face Munster in Thomond Park tomorrow evening (6pm).

Bocquet in flying form

Thu, May 13, 2021

Wheelchair athlete Shauna Bocquet set the fastest time on week one of the Galway 5k virtual series.

Not only was it the fastest for the opening week, but the Craughwell AC athlete produced a 13.43 to also set a series record.

Shelbourne test next on the agenda for Galway WFC

Wed, May 12, 2021

Another demanding away fixture awaits against Shelbourne for Galway WFC in the WNL on Saturday when Billy Clery's outfit travel to Tolka Park.

30-point win for Galway’s hurlers in league opener

Sat, May 08, 2021

Galway 5-34 Westmeath 1-16
There will be plenty of bigger challenges for Galway’s hurlers in the weeks ahead, but they started the League campaign by destroying Westmeath in an entertaining but one-sided encounter in Mullingar this afternoon (Saturday).

Bray score late winner against United

Fri, May 07, 2021

GALWAY UNITED 1 BRAY WANDERERS 2
Gary Shaw netted an injury time winner as Bray Wanderers earned the full complement of SSE Aitricity League first division spoils at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Improving United face Bray at Eamonn Deacy Park

Thu, May 06, 2021

Another important SSE Airtricity League first division encounter against Bray Wanderers at Eamonn Deacy beckons tomorrow for Galway United with manager John Caulfield excited about the potential within his squad.

Galway WFC suffer setback in Wexford

Thu, May 06, 2021

It proved to be a most disappointing Saturday afternoon in the south east for Galway WFC, who suffered a 5-0 WNL defeat against a splendid Wexford Youths outfit.

O’Neill to use league campaign to build confidence

Thu, May 06, 2021

The 90th edition of the National Hurling League belatedly gets underway this coming weekend and will undoubtedly be a unique one, with the prospect of joint winners and no Division 1 final ever taking place a very real possibility.

Connacht prepare for bullish response from wounded Leinster

Thu, May 06, 2021

Connacht desperately want a repeat performance over Leinster when they meet in Saturday's Rainbow Cup second-round fixture at the Sportsground (7.35pm).

A Whistlestop Tour Of Irish Sporting Highlights Coming Up In 2021

Tue, May 04, 2021

With the winter months fading into obscurity, 2021 is now in full swing -- and that means the annual return of some of Ireland’s favourite sporting events. Accordingly, Irish teams and sports competitors -- not to mention, of course, the fans themselves -- are already gearing up for what might be an exciting year and, to mark the occasion, we will be taking a whistle stop tour of Irish sporting events coming up this year.

United triumph in Cobh

Sat, May 01, 2021

COBH RAMBLERS 0 GALWAY UNITED 4
As a particularly exciting SSE Airtricity League first division continues to unfold, Galway United travelled south fully aware of the significance of this Saturday evening encounter.

United travel to Cobh on Saturday

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

In a highly competitive SSE Aitricity League first division, important matches are arriving thick and fast for Galway United, who face Cobh Ramblers at St Colman’s Park on Saturday (7pm).

Galway WFC face tough test in Wexford

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

An interesting WNL campaign continues with Galway WFC facing a tricky test away to a highly regarded Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park on Saturday (3pm).

In flying form - Emma reaches new heights

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

Galway's Emma Slevin is continuing to break new ground in her gymnastics career.

At the weekend she made history in Ireland when she became the first female to reach the finals at the European Gymnastics Championships in Switzerland.

Connacht secure deserved win against Ulster in final play

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

It had all the hallmarks of a rip-roaring inter-provincial. Despite the uncertainty of this new Rainbow Cup competition, and a troubled start with South African teams unable to travel, as far as inter-pros go, they don't come much more intense than Connacht's meeting with Ulster in Kingspan Stadium.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Apr 29, 2021

The return of the Allianz hurling and football leagues will be hugely welcomed by Galway fans when they kick off next month.

As sports resumes across the country, live coverage of the hurling and football leagues will be broadcast for all those spectators who will not be able to attend games.

Galway WFC defeat Treaty United

Sat, Apr 24, 2021

GALWAY WFC 4 TREATY UNITED 1
Galway WFC earned an important WNL win over a spirited Treaty United outfit at Eamonn Deacy Park.

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