Time for Galway United players to deliver

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Galway United’s disappointing SSE Airtricity League first division season continued last weekend with two defeats ensuring tomorrow’s Eamonn Deacy Park encounter against Bray Wanderers assumes added significance.

Galway Women inflict double woes on Bohs

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

On Saturday afternoon Galway Women’s FC defeated Bohemians home and away in the U17 and senior FAI Women’s National League.

The seniors travelled to the Oscar Traynor Centre and must have thought they were in for an easy afternoon when after 17 minutes a challenge by Bohemians' goalkeeper Courtney Maguire on Aoife Thompson saw Bohs reduced to 10. However, it was not until 52 minutes when Galway made the advantage count when Thompson opened the scoring, and that only lasted two minutes when Bronagh Kane equalised for the Dubliners.

Sideline Chat: Tom McCartney

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Former Connacht Rugby player Tom McCartney joined the club in 2014 and quickly established himself as a key playing member and a leader during his time at the Sportsground. A PRO12 medal winner, he was selected on the 2016 Dream Team, and played more than a 100 games for Connacht. When McCartney’s season before retirement was cut short due to Covid-19, he returned with his family to New Zealand, missing an assured fond farewell from all the Connacht fans. Clubs: Pakuranga, Auckland/Blues, Connacht

Edris continues top form

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Local athlete Abas Edris of Castlegar continued his top form, winning both the 800m and the mile on the third day of the Castlegar AC organised grass track and field competition at Doughiska on Friday.

The event, which continues to attracted good numbers, also produced wins for Holly O'Boyle of Craughwell on the women's mile, while Siobhan Geaney of South Galway took the honours in the 800m, and Aisling Finn, also of South Galway AC, won over 60m.

Corofin juggernaut continues to roll

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Reigning champions Corofin followed up their demolition of Oughterard in the opening round with another resounding victory over an under-strength Monivea-Abbey at the weekend.

In one of two fixtures in the Galway Senior Football Championship last weekend,Monivea-Abbey headed into this group 4A game as massive underdogs in their attempt to overcome the Corofin juggernaut, and were not helped by missing two key players, Cillian McDaid (hamstring) and Patrick Mullins (soccer commitments).

Galway WFC secure opening draw in long-awaited league return

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Galway WFC head to Dublin on Saturday for their Women’s National League fixture away to Bohemians on Saturday (2pm) after earning their first points of the season last weekend.

Oranmore pitch will be lost to hockey if pitch goes 3G

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Galway hockey clubs are up in arms over the proposed loss of a playing pitch in Oranmore, which is used by players throughout the county.

Testing times as United search for much-needed win

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Another busy SSE Airtricity League of Ireland division weekend beckons for Galway United, who host Longford Town at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow before embarking on an away trip to Drogheda United on Monday.

St Thomas topple Sarsfields to advance to last eight

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

There were plenty of winners and losers after another action-packed weekend in the Brooks Group Senior Hurling Championship, with Liam Mellows and Castlegar claiming important wins over Clarinbridge and Portumna respectively.

Corofin return in devastating form at Oughterard’s expense

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Monivea Abbey face the daunting task of tackling the All-Ireland champions Corofin in their opening game of the 2020 season at Tuam Stadium on Saturday (2pm).

High stakes for hurling clubs

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

There was acute disappointment for hurling fans around the county when news filtered through on Tuesday evening that current outdoor gathering restrictions would be maintained for another three weeks at least, meaning the senior championship will have reached the knock-out stages before larger crowd numbers can even be contemplated.

Reports had suggested an easing of the restrictions to allow maximum attendances of up to 500 at sporting events, but this now will not be the case as the Government acts with extreme caution in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases around the country.

Bohan takes gold as athletic action returns to Galway

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Athletics returned to competitive action last weekend with two events on the calendar featuring Galway athletes.

United requires injection of momentum after disappointing return to play

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Following a bitterly disappointing Bank Holiday weekend, Galway United make the long trek to St Colman’s Park on Saturday for a critical SSE Aitricity League first division fixture against Cobh Ramblers (7pm).

Tribesmen open season with hard-earned win

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Galway Tribesmen Rugby League team returned to action at the weekend in the first of a mini All Ireland tournament for 2020, and delivered a winning start.

The Tribesmen fought hard to claim a 16-12 win over the visiting Barracudas at the Claddagh, and they now prepare for their next fixture, also at home, against Cork Bulls on August 15.

sideline chat

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

At what age did you start playing? I was 23 and had just moved to Dublin after my Masters. I was always interested in playing, but never really had the chance to before. A friend from college had started playing on her year abroad and got me to join when she came home. Best thing I ever did.

Cooney's late goal saves champions' blushes

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

The much-anticpated opening round of the senior hurling championship last weekend provided plenty of high-quality action for those fortunate enough to be in attendance or watching online, as kingpins St Thomas needed a dramatic late surge to escape from Pearse Stadium with a win over an unlucky Castlegar side.

SPORTING MEMORIES

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Sarsfields (Galway) 1-17 Kilmallock (Limerick 2-7
Never in its 2000 years history has the tiny village of Bullaun, with its 260 households, witnessed such celebration and joy as they did last week when Sarsfields totally outclassed Munster club champions Kilmallock of Limerick to take the All Ireland Hurling Club title.

United relish return to action at Eamonn Deacy Park

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

A busy weekend awaits Galway United, who face two crucial SSE Airtricity League first division fixtures against Cabinteely (Friday) and Athlone Town (Monday) at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Amazingly United have not played a league game at the Dyke Road venue in 46 weeks, but the upcoming encounters are loaded with importance.