Conroy introduction steers Galway to victory as Meath relegated

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Galway made it four wins from five league games with an unconvincing performance against the now relegated Meath team in Sunday's Allianz Football League's clash in Navan.

United ready to open against Shamrock Rovers

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The woeful weather ensured Galway United’s SSE Airtricity League first division opener was postponed last Friday, but Alan Murphy’s team return to competitive action against Shamrock Rovers II at Tallaght Stadium on Saturday (3pm).

One-point loss to Waterford leaves Galway needing home wins

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Galway senior hurlers require two positive results from their remaining home fixtures, starting on Sunday against Cork in Pearse Stadium (2pm).

Moycullen look to maintain momentum as season nears end

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Moycullen head to Templeogue for Saturday's next Super League basketball outing with a renewed spring in their step.

Bish continue to add to school’s basketball pedigree

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

St Joseph's College, The Bish, boasts a strong tradition in basketball success, and the latest addition to the school's fine record is this year's U16 A boys who won the All Ireland Schools League.

Hanniffy runs riot

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Galway upped their performance at the weekend with a convincing 4-13 to 0-7 win over Limerick in the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League division one at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe.

It was all over by half-time as Niamh Hanniffy ran riot in the first half, scoring 1-2 while also involved with three goals, and Galway led 4-6 to 0-4 the break.

Galway Ladies go top

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Two goals from Roisín Leonard lifted Galway’s Lidl National Football League prospects as Tim Rabbitt’s side ran out convincing winners against Dublin and claimed top spot in division one.

Ailbhe Davoren and Tracey Leonard also struck for goals, while Carla Rowe led the way for Dublin with a 1-4 tally. However it was not enough as Mick Bohan’s side succumbed to a 4-6 to 2-6 defeat, their second in a row.

Galway U20s reach Connacht final again

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Donal O’Fatharta’s Galway U20 side cruised into the Connacht final with a facile victory over a limited Leitrim side.

Sarsfields hoping for third time lucky against Slaughtneil

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The parish of Sarsfields is heading to Croke Park on Sunday for the highly anticipated All Ireland Senior Club Camogie Championship final.

Connacht 'backs against the wall' as they head to SA in fight for the top

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Connacht Rugby arrived in South Africa this morning intent on keeping their PRO14 alive when they face the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.

Connacht not getting carried away with big win as they head to Edinburgh

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Connacht's recent winning form will be tested to the hilt when they face PRO14 in-conference leaders Edinburgh tomorrow evening in Murrayfield (7.35pm).

Moycullen battle gamely, but league leaders Tralee always in control

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

A second successive home win against the league leaders proved beyond Moycullen on Saturday night when a gallant effort came up short against a well-balanced Tralee side.

A promising start saw Moycullen go score for score with Tralee in the first quarter, but a 15-0 run for the visitors in the second quarter broke the game open for the visiting side. Turning over a 15-point deficit at the half never looked likely as Tralee eased to a 79-61 win.

Kickboxing champions ready for first clash of the season

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club hosts the first of its yearly events with an international Ireland versus Belgium and France kickboxing and K-1 fight night in The Ardilaun Hotel, Galway.

Mud fest in Glenina produces a deserved draw

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Galwegians ended their losing streak when sharing the spoils with Dungannon in Saturday's Energia AIL Division 2B League game played in torrid conditions at Crowley Park.

Having suffered heavy defeats in their previous three games, Wegians needed to halt their slide down the table. Although the Blues won comfortably away to the same opposition 19-0 in November, Dungannon came into this match in good form with six points from their last two outings.

Athletes set new NUI Galway records

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

NUI Galway athletes enjoyed their best outing at the Irish Universities Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday in Athlone, claiming several individual medals and team podium finishes.

O'Neill can afford to experiment as hurlers head to Waterford

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

For the third successive year the postponement of one of Galway’s National League fixtures could lead to the extension of the competition as Storm Dennis put paid to any hopes of last Sunday’s tie against Tipperary taking place in Pearse Stadium, due to health and safety concerns.

Galway welcome challenge of Red Hand to Tuam Stadium on Sunday

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

A huge crowd is expected in Tuam Stadium on Sunday when Galway footballers will host Tyrone in round four of the Allianz League (2pm).

Galway recover from black card and return to winning ways

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Galway returned to winning ways on Sunday, coming from behind to win in Letterkenny against Donegal.

U20 footballers advance to Connacht semi-final after penalty shoot-out

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Dónal Ó’Fatharta’s U20 footballers have booked a Connacht semi-final date with Leitrim next Saturday at 2pm in Carrick-on-Shannon after overcoming Mayo’s stiff challenge on penalties.

The game finished Galway 1-11 to Mayo’s 0-14 after extra time.

Veteran McEvilly produces stormer to win masters gold

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Galway secured a number of team and individuals medals National Health Intermediate and Masters Cross Country events in Avondale Forest Park in Co Wicklow on Saturday.

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