sports shorts

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Oisin Heffernan
Clifden’s Oisin Hefferan’s rugby career continues to blossom in England where he has moved from Nottingham to join premiership side Northampton Saints. The 25-years-old prop had made 44 appearances for the Nottingham side during his two years since moving to England from Leinster in 2018.

SIDELINE CHAT with Seán Ó Domhnaill

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Seán Ó Domhnaill All Ireland Gaelic football winner with Galway 1998 and 2001 Club: An Cheathrú Rua. Age 46.

Carty's chance to shine again as Cardiff hit the Sportsground

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Pressure is mounting on Connacht this weekend, and it is all about a PRO14 win to arrest their current slump at home this season.

Rugby News: Jamie George Says that England wants to Tear Ireland Apart

Mon, Feb 15, 2021

Jamie George has played a very influential role in the game that England played. They have stated that they want to try and tear teams such as Ireland apart when they go up against each other in the Six Nations Game. When you look at George, you will soon see that he is a seasoned player and that he has won a total of 54 caps. He has come forward to say that things are changing at the highest level. The backbone of any English team is to make sure that everyone has a good defence and that everyone works together as a unit. England know more than anyone that they are up against the best but they are hoping to take the other teams apart by having a very good level of attack.

Caulfield looking forward to Shelbourne opener

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Manager John Caulfield believes Galway United’s SSE Airtricity League first division opener against title favourites Shelbourne will provide a significant Eamonn Deacy Park assignment.

Galway athletes enjoying success in USA

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Galway athletes Alanna Lally and Aisling Joyce are making their mark in the USA.

Galway City Harriers' Lally, on a university scholarship with Temple University in Pennsylvania, enjoyed a great start to her season, winning the 800m in a time of 2.10 at the Hi Town track meet in Houston, Texas.

Galway WFC manager Clery encouraged ahead of new season

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Galway WFC manager Billy Clery believes significant potential exists in the west and is hopeful his promising team can make an impact in the upcoming WNL season.

Danno Heaslip - a man who left nothing on the pitch

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Linley MacKenzie
A true blue Galwegian. Captain, president, and winner of nine Connacht Cup medals with Galwegians Rugby Club - Danno Heaslip was an iconic figure within the city club .

Connacht expecting arm-wrestle in 'must-win' PRO14 fixture

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

It is another tricky assignment. In Rodney Parade tomorrow evening (7.35pm) Connacht go in search of a Guinness PRO14 victory to put recent defeats behind them.

McCormack signing a big coup for United

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Galway United manager John Caulfield believes Conor McCormack’s addition will assist the emerging talent in the squad ahead of the 2021 SSE Airtricity League season.

Friend wants to finish the job with silverware

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Connacht have nailed down some 20 players of the 27 who were out of contract, according to coach Andy Friend.

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

GPA’s 2021 Rookie Camp
Ten players from Galway were among 303 new inter-county panel members who logged on to the GPA’s 2021 Rookie Camp.

Ten players from Galway were among 303 new inter-county panel members who logged on to the GPA’s 2021 Rookie Camp.

Fahy urges the county to get behind his Galway ladies

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

New Galway Ladies Football boss Gerry Fahy is excited about the potential that exists in the panel.

Trill adds new coaching staff

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

Phil Trill will remain in charge of the Galway WFC U17 team for the upcoming 2021 season.

Lisa Fallon ready for exciting new coaching chapter with Galway United

Fri, Jan 29, 2021

“I always think if you start looking back you are looking in the wrong direction,” new Galway United first team head coach Lisa Fallon says.

United eye premier opposition for pre-season challenges

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Galway United manager John Caulfield is excited about the considerable potential in his developing team ahead of Monday’s return to pre-season training.

Connacht quartet named in Six Nations squad

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Good news, and bad for Connacht representation on this year's Six Nations rugby squad.

Four players have got the nod from head coach Andy Farrell - Bundee Aki, Ultan Dillane, Quinn Roux and Dave Heffernan. Missing out are: Jack Carty, Kieran Marmion and Finlay Bealhan.

Connacht frustrated again after second-half collapse at Sportsground

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Opportunity lost, and Connacht’s woeful home record continues this season.

Plans for basketball return on hold

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Galway basketball clubs, and in particular Super League clubs Moycullen and Maree, hoping for a return to play, will await the outcome of Basketball Ireland's meeting for next Tuesday to discuss the 2020/21 season.

sideline chat

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Five Connacht titles, two All Ireland medals 1998 and 2001; and two All Stars.

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