Expansive coaching survey launches across all Gaelic game codes

Thu, May 28, 2020

All Gaelic football, hurling and camogie coaches throughout the city and county are being asked to help the GAA deliver improved coaching education and development throughout its clubs.

In what the GAA says is the biggest coaching survey conducted in Irish sport, the organisation, has joined forced with the Ladies Gaelic Football and the Camogie Association to "help shape the future development of Gaelic games".

Golfers revel in lifted restrictions as sport tees off

Thu, May 21, 2020

Galway sport is taking a tentative step towards reopening this week with golf and tennis clubs among the first in the Government's roadmap since enforced closure due to Covid-19.

Connacht players set to depart as new squad takes shape

Thu, May 21, 2020

A host of players are set to leave Connacht Rugby, following Robin Copeland's announced departure to France this week.

Connacht Rugby launches new jersey to support frontline workers

Thu, May 14, 2020

Connacht Rugby has collaborated to create a limited-edition ‘Heroes’ jersey in aid of ALONE and the Galway and Mayo/Roscommon hospices

With partners Elverys and BLK, the jersey boasts a unique design inspired by Superheroes, as Connacht's way of saying thank you to the frontline workers.

Oughterard mourns passing of a GAA legend

Thu, May 14, 2020

Oughterard residents lined the streets of the village on Friday to bid farewell to a well-loved local who was at the heart of the GAA.

Kieran O'Sullivan passed away at home after a long illness, and was buried following a private funeral in Kilcummin Cemetery last week.

Galway rower breaks world record in lockdown challenge

Thu, May 07, 2020

Galway has a new world record holder in rower Aifric Keogh, who claimed the fastest marathon distance at the weekend.

Sinéad Burke (30) All Star

Thu, May 07, 2020

At what age did you start playing? I think I was about 7 when I started with the club in Oughterard. I played with the underage boys team until I was about 12.

Fitzgerald set the standard to help Corofin reap rich rewards

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Long-serving Corofin footballer Kieran Fitzgerald may have called time on his playing career, but there are hopes the 39-year-old will continue his involvement with his home club.

Twin challenges for Nicola Ward

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

Galway sports star and Kilkerrin/Clonberne footballer Nicola Ward has endured a challenging six months since suffering a knee injury in last year's All Ireland Senior Club final.

Liam Silke (25) Corofin and Galway footballer

Thu, Apr 30, 2020

At what age did you start playing? I started playing underage for my club when I was six.

Top six still the target for Moycullen Basketball

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Linley MacKenzie
Moycullen Basketball Club, with neither a home nor a gym in which to train, continues to cherish hopes of making it into the top six in Ireland's Super League.

Dillane targets different goals during lockdown

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Linley MacKenzie
Brotherly competitiveness is keeping Connacht Rugby's Ultan Dillane on his toes during lockdown.

Athenry golfers call on Ireland to fly the flag

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Athenry golfers are raising the flag of Ireland in defiance of Covid-19 and in solidarity with the people of Ireland, and are calling on all sports club in Ireland to follow suit.

The golf club is urging all its members to fly the Irish tricolour from their houses, apartments, and poles in their gardens, which it hopes will demonstrate hope for the future.

Glenina still holds magic memories for Farragher

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Donnie Farragher chuckles when the highlight of a most rewarding 1993/94 campaign - overcoming Shamrock Rovers at the RDS - is mentioned.

Sporting memories :United’s cup overflows

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Galway United’s thirst for national football honours was finally satisfied in Lansdowne Road in 1991 with a 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers in the FAI Cup. It was a success that gave reality to dreams cherished for so long by so many who had fostered local football for decades. Linley MacKenzie spent the weekend with the United squad, watching their dreams become reality.

GAA to hold special remote congress

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

The GAA is expecting no games will take place before July this year, but will hold a special congress to look at changing competition structures.

In line with the Government's announcement to extend the current restrictions until May 5, the GAA says all action remains suspended and the senior inter-county championships, due to start in May, will be postponed. However, the GAA says it is "highly unlikely" these will be rescheduled any time before the beginning of July "at the earliest".

Galway’s best football scores of the past ten years

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

On a day when the all-conquering Dubs overpowered Galway despite a promising start by the Tribesmen, Damien Comer produced a moment of magic out on the sideline by the Cusack Stand.

Who can break Corofin's stranglehold?

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

This week we take an in-depth look at group three of the Galway Senior Football Championship.

Sporting memories - 2010

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Time flies. It is 11 years since Galway opted to play in the Leinster Championship, initially on a trial basis of three years. A big leap for Galway hurling at the time, which had been resisted by many, it is now an accepted system for Galway. It has not been all plain sailing, such as the lack of home games, request for equal financial status and representation on the Leinster Council, but on the field Galway has contested seven finals and won the title final three times. The 2018 Leinster round-robin game between Galway and Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium in Salthill was Galway’s first home Leinster Championship match. It was the first provincial championship game, excluding the Connacht championship, to take place in County Galway since 1965.

Looking ahead to the club football championship 2020

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

Following the Galway Football Senior Club Championship draw, we take an in-depth look at group two this week.

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