Hurlers more than capable of springing an upset at Croker
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
Successive wins over Offaly, Wexford, Antrim, and Dublin have put Galway exactly where they would have wanted to be at the start of the campaign, with a guaranteed place in an All-Ireland quarter final and a chance to annex the Bob O’Keeffe Cup back to the west for only the fourth time.
Read more ...Doggett clocks historic run to claim 400m crown
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
It was one of a host of medals for Galway athletes over the two days of competition.
Read more ...Camogie aces blitz Derry
Thu, Jun 05, 2025
Niamh Mallon and Aoife Donohue opened the scoring for Galway in the opening three minutes. Orlaith Hull, Derry’s only scorer of the first half replied with Derry’s opening score a minute later.
Read more ...United travel to the capital to face in-form Rovers
Thu, May 29, 2025
Last Friday’s win over Cork City eased the pressure building around Galway United tremendously.
Read more ...Long-serving Connacht administrator Gerry Kelly wins lifetime award
Thu, May 29, 2025
Connacht Rugby’s first-serving CEO Gerry Kelly took centre stage at this year’s annual awards at The Galmont, winning the Lifetime Contribution to Rugby Award.
Read more ...THE FULL FORWARD - A GAA COLUMN
Thu, May 29, 2025
Micheál Donoghue’s return as Galway senior hurling manager can already be graded a solid B grade on a report card, regardless of what happens from this point forward. Given where the team stood last year to where they are now, Donoghue Part Deux has already been a clear success.
Read more ...Galway athletes put in strong performances in Belgium
Thu, May 29, 2025
The strength in depth of Galway Athletics was showcased last weekend by strong performances by a number of track and field athletes at an international meet in Belgium.
Read more ...Mulkerrins powers to USHA title
Thu, May 29, 2025
Martin Mulkerrins claimed his second USHA national title after victory over Ray Ure in Springfield Missouri over Memorial Day weekend.
Read more ...Connacht wrap up poor season despite attacking prowess
Thu, May 22, 2025
Connacht signed off a disappointing season with a 12-22 victory over Parma in their URC basement battle in Italy.
Read more ...United gunning to end winless streak at home to Cork
Thu, May 22, 2025
For a couple of seasons in the First Division, games between Galway United and Cork City came to define the campaigns of each side. Though the landscape has shifted since, tomorrow night’s game is another chapter in a rivalry laced with significance.
Read more ...All to play for ahead of Donohue's return to Parnell Park
Thu, May 22, 2025
There are plenty of talking points to digest ahead of the Galway senior hurlers' eagerly anticipated clash with Dublin this Sunday in Parnell Park (throw-in 2pm), but the fact that it is a Leinster championship semi-final in all but name will make this contest compelling viewing.
Read more ...Tribeswomen keen to find inspiration from the All-Island Cup
Thu, May 22, 2025
There should be some relief for Galway United Women that this weekend represents a return to action in the All-Island Cup, after a torrid series of results has all but scuppered their chances of league success.
Read more ...Tuam AC's Newell scores new PB in Czechia
Thu, May 22, 2025
Matthew Newell of Tuam AC competed at the European Race Walking Team Championships in Podebrady in Czechia last weekend. Newell raced in the U20 10km and recorded a new personal best of 44:52 as he finished in 19th place.
Read more ...Connacht deliver win in Italy to complete a difficult season
Sat, May 17, 2025
Zebre Parma 12
Connacht 22
Connacht 22
Read more ...Connacht look to finish disappointing season on a 'high'
Thu, May 15, 2025
Win or lose, it will matter little to Connacht’s unrealised ambitions to make the top eight when they sign off a disappointing URC campaign with a final fling in Italy.
Read more ...Derby day offers United an opportunity to reset
Thu, May 15, 2025
Just a few weeks ago, the nimble-fingered among us were able to grab screenshots of Galway United at the top of the table, in the in-play standings. The celebration police were on hand to remind them about how early in the season it was and how tightly packed the bunch was.
Read more ...Visit of Treaty crucial for United Women's season
Thu, May 15, 2025
After a couple of disappointing results, Saturday’s visit of Treaty United is pivotal for Galway United.
Read more ...Galway’s Greene secures World Championship qualification in China
Thu, May 15, 2025
Cillín Greene of Galway City Harriers raced on the Mixed 4x400m relay team that secured qualification for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September.
Read more ...Top three spot in sight for Donohue's hurlers
Thu, May 15, 2025
With their Leinster Championship destiny very much in their own hands after a workmanlike victory over Wexford last weekend, the Galway senior hurlers welcome Antrim to Pearse Stadium this Saturday afternoon (throw-in: 1.30pm) with a chance to cement their place in the top three.
Read more ...THE FULL FORWARD - Encouraging response from Galway hurlers
Thu, May 15, 2025
The manner in which the Galway senior hurlers have responded to their dismal championship opener against Kilkenny has stirred some optimism across the county. A professional demolition of Offaly helped steady the ship, but it is the fixtures in May - now the defining month in the provincial hurling calendar - that truly serve as the barometer for real progress.
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