Galway Ladies to face intermediate champions

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

All Ireland Intermediate football champions Oughterard have been handed a tough draw in their return to senior football.

Grant Thornton 5K Run goes virtual and open to all

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Athletes are gearing up for this year's Grant Thornton’s 5K, Ireland's longest running corporate event, which is going virtual for the first time.

Galway’s elite gymnasts return to training

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Galway's quartet of high performance gymnasts, Emma Slevin, Jane Heffernan, Kate Molloy and Blaithnid Higgins, have returned to training in Dublin.

Billy Clery (44) Manager Galway Women’s FC Clubs: Footballer with Galway Hibernians, Belvedere FC Dublin, Galway United, Derry City, NUIGalway,

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

At what age did you start playing? Five.
Do you remember your first game? No, but I remember playing street soccer in the Claddagh.

Do you remember your first game? No, but I remember playing street soccer in the Claddagh.

Good Old Danno - March 18, 1982

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Good fortune, wealth and success didn't come easily to the Heaslip brothers, Michael and Danno.

They worked hard to attain it. And when the all-smiling D a n n o led in For Auction after winning the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham last Tuesday before an armchair TV viewing audience of millions, it was their greatest success of all.

Connacht Rugby to resume training on Monday

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Connacht Rugby players were back in the Galway Sportsground this week in preparation for a return to training. But it was only briefly as the squad of 40 plus management underwent the necessary Covid tests ahead of Monday's resumption.

Galwegians hit with another blow

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

The sale of Crowley Park, home to Galwegians RFC for 57 years, has fallen through.

England-based property developer Neil Armstrong has withdrawn from the sale nearly two years after an agreement was reached, during which time the club had sought permission to develop a new facility in Oranswell.

Get ready for GAA action

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

The GAA is gearing up for a much-awaited return to action.

Galway’s elite gymnasts return to training

Thu, Jun 25, 2020

Galway's quartet of high performance gymnasts, Emma Slevin, Jane Heffernan, Kate Molloy and Blaithnid Higgins, have returned to training in Dublin.

All set for The Euros

Fri, Jun 19, 2020

The party of European football's finest starts in only eight days time when France take on Romania at the Stade de France. It is hard to believe the tournament is so close on the horizon. However, one must remember that Galway and the rest of the province were so consumed by the exploits of Pat Lam's heroes in green that pretty much every other aspect of life in the west took a back seat.

However these championships will soon capture the public's imagination with four teams from these Isles taking part, and with Leicester City winning the Premier League and Connacht claiming the Guinness Pro 12, who is to say that we are not in for another special sporting surprise in France.

Cong-Galway sailing race given class flag

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

It has been confirmed that this year's Cong-Galway sailing race will go ahead on Saturday August 22.

United issues statement on safe return to football

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Galway United has issued a statement on the safe return to football having joined other member clubs of the First Division Alliance (FDA) on a call with the FAI, for an update on the potential support available, including financial, to progress a path forward for a safe return to football.

A spokesperson for the club said; "While the financial challenges are significant, we are also very aware of the positive impact a return to football would provide for the health and well-being of all involved in its club and wider community.

Galway GAA coaches launch new online coach course

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Leading Galway GAA Coaches, Kevin Walsh, Brian Silke and Sean Conlon have launched GrowCoach, a new online GAA coaching solution designed to empower GAA coaches from under age, club, and elite levels to improve and support coaching skills to build players to perform at the highest levels.

Founded in 2018, GrowCoach has delivered numerous workshops to GAA clubs and county teams throughout Ireland, and in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, GrowCoach is now bringing its exclusive coaching model online with a series of pre-recorded and live webinars aimed directly at coaches of all grades worldwide.

Tribesmen become All-Ireland champions

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

In a nail-biting final at the Carlisle Sports grounds in Bray on Saturday, the Tribesmen prevailed 36-34 against the champions of Northern Ireland, The Ballynahinch Rabbitohs to win their first All-Ireland rugby league title after securing their first Republic of Ireland success the previous week.

Coaching the coaches is key for Connacht

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

In this part two, Connacht Rugby legend and former captain John Muldoon chats about the new challenge of coaching.

United seeks FAI clarity before return to play

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Galway United is awaiting clarification from the governing body, FAI, before planning its return to training.

In a statement issued this week, the club said while the club's National League senior and underage teams were keen to return to training and playing football, it must do so safely and when financially viable.

OLIVE LOUGHNANE WORLD CHAMPION AND FOUR-TIME OLYMPIAN

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

At what age did you start running? I started training in athletics when I was 13 and moved to race walking when I was 19. I have been a member of the Loughrea Athletic Club for about 30 years- it's a great club and had a hugely positive influence. I am very proud to have been a member.

Sporting memories

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

"Galway hit harder than Hurricane Flora" on Sunday when the Corrib County senior hurlers became the All Ireland champions after a wait of 57 years.

GALWAY UNITED STATEMENT - RETURN TO FOOTBALL

Tue, Jun 09, 2020

All at Galway United, in both our National League senior and underage teams are keen to return to training and playing football as soon as practical. However, we are also conscious that we need to do so in an environment that secures the health and safety of all involved and that follows the guidance and advice of both the FAI and the HSE.

In addition to the priority of returning in a safe environment, Galway United like all other League of Ireland clubs need clarity on the financial support that will be provided to enable a successful and sustainable return to football. This clarification is expected from the FAI later this week.

Magic memories will never fade for John Muldoon

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

In the first of a two-part series, former captain and Connacht legend John Muldoon chats about success, ambition, and life since winning the Pro12 title.

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