Cobh strike a blow, but United play-off hopes still alive
Thu, Oct 01, 2020
Another vital SSE Airtricity League first division encounter against Longford Town looms for Galway United, who travel to Bishopsgate Stadium, Strokestown Road, on Saturday evening.
Read more ...Mulkerrins looks to break eighty-year gap
Thu, Oct 01, 2020
Saturday is a big day for Galway handballer Martin Mulkerrins, who will contest the senior singles 60x30 decider. It is the Moycullen man's first appearance in the big alley final, and he is bidding to bridge an 80-year gap when the last Galway winner, Michael Walsh, won the title in 1940.
Read more ...New season, new squad, but ambitions remain the same for Connacht in Covid times
Thu, Oct 01, 2020
Nearly seven months since the Galway Sportsground hosted a PRO14 fixture, Connacht will face visitors Glasgow in the opening round of the 2020/21 season on Saturday (5.15pm).
Read more ...Retiring McKeon 'up there with the best of them'
Thu, Oct 01, 2020
One of Connacht's longest serving professional players, Galway's Eoin McKeon, announced his retirement from the game this week.
Read more ...Fitzgerald set super time on the track
Thu, Oct 01, 2020
The men’s 5000m was the highlight of an exciting day's competition at the Galway Track and Field challenge on Saturday.
Read more ...United must maintain momentum as Ramblers visit Corribside
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
A remarkable run of five SSE Airtricity League first division wins in 17 days for Galway United ensures tomorrow’s Eamonn Deacy Park encounter against Cobh Ramblers (7.45pm) is loaded with importance.
Read more ...Connacht head to Thomond Park for final preparation fixture
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
The final PRO14 preparation game for Andy Friend's Connacht squad sees them heading to Munster for the return A fixture at Thomond Park on Saturday (3pm).
Read more ...Tuam pushed all the way by Barna as Corofin cruise to victory
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
The final four of the Galway senior football championship has been decided following a feast of football last weekend.
Read more ...Turloughmore in the driving seat in bid to end title drought
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Turloughmore 2-17
Loughrea 1-17
Adam storms to another victory
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Abas Edris Adam of Castlegar AC continued his good form at the weekend, winning the Galway Novice title at the Castlegar AC Cross Country in Merlin Woods City Park in Doughiska on Saturday.
Read more ...Connacht’s Conroy flying high in world sevens
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Former Connacht Academy player Jordan Conroy is flying high on the World Rugby Seven series.
Read more ...Children’s swimming classes in Clarinbridge
Thu, Sep 24, 2020
Braemor Swimming Club is delighted to announce it’s return to classes in Clarinbridge on Fridays at 5.20pm and 6.10 pm. The 5.20 pm class caters for beginners and improvers. Under our expert care even the most nervous child can learn to swim. Our experienced, qualified teachers pay close attention to all of our pupils’ technique, ensuring they learn to breathe correctly on front crawl.
The 6.15pm lane swimming class focuses on all four strokes and ensures pupils can swim for longer distances with ease. Swimming is an essential survival skill which all Braemor pupils can and do attain.
Read more ...Star-studded Thomas look too strong for underdogs Cappataggle
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
The welcome news broke on Tuesday that the total ban on supporters at sporting events has now been lifted will give 200 supporters the chance to experience in the flesh each of this weekend’s Brooks Group Galway senior hurling championship semi-finals in Pearse Stadium.
Read more ...Familiar foes paired for football semi-finals
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
The final four of the Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship has been decided following a feast of football last weekend.
Read more ...Caulfield to keep United’s feet on the ground after third successive win
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
These are encouraging times for Galway United, who now host Wexford FC in another crucial SSE Airtricity League first division encounter at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).
Read more ...More gold medals for Galway athletes at national champs
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
Galway athletes secured a double gold in the 400m hurdles event on the final day of the National Junior Track and Field Championships in Santry, Dublin.
Read more ...Connacht Hockey's fundraising campaign wins Canadian backing
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
Connacht Hockey's campaign for improved facilities has taken a positive turn with a Canadian-Irish software company becoming its first corporate sponsor.
Read more ...sports shorts
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
Claregalway and Kilkerrin/Clonberne are gearing up for the biggest day in senior ladies county football when they meet in this year's final that takes place in Annaghdown at 4.30pm.
Read more ...Hotly anticipated quarter-finals set for Pearse Stadium
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
The four quarter-finals of this season's Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship will take place behind closed doors this weekend in Pearse Stadium.
Read more ...Caulfield era begins with two encouraging wins for United
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Buoyed by a splendid weekend, featuring two encouraging wins, John Caulfield’s Galway United make a welcome return to Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening for a crucial SSE Airtricity League first division encounter when hosting Shamrock Rovers II (7.45pm).
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