St Thomas’ face Tipp’ challenge in semi
Thu, Jan 02, 2020
The LIT Gaelic Grounds will host a fascinating All-Ireland senior club hurling semi-final this Sunday afternoon as St Thomas’ bid to reach a third final in eight spectacular years for the club, but they will have to pull out all the stops to derail the challenge of Tipperary and Munster champions Borris-Ileigh (throw-in 4pm).
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Thu, Jan 02, 2020
Fields of Athenry 10km
There was some super racing at the Fields of Athenry 10k race held in Athenry on St Stephen’s Day as the event continued its successful run, with a record number of finishers of close on 1,300 participants on the day.
Connacht prepare for Christmas cracker in battle for top spot
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
Munster are Connacht's first opponents in the trio of festive interprovincials which kick off in the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (5.15pm).
Read more ...Connacht's Champions Cup hopes on the line
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Connacht are facing the stark reality of their Champions Cup quarter-final hopes coming to an abrupt end unless they can pull off a victory over Gloucester at the Sportsground on Saturday (12.45pm).
Read more ...Four rugby finals today
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
A historic quadruple header of Schools League finals will take place tomorrow at Creggs RFC.
Read more ...No Christmas rest for Galway clubs chasing All Ireland honours Ireland preparations over Christmas
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Three Galway teams continue their preparations for the All Ireland club series as Christmas beckons.
Read more ...Another frustrating Super League result for Moycullen
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
As has been the case on more than one occasion this season, Moycullen lost out by a frustratingly narrow margin to Killorglin by 87-84 in the weekend's Super League basketball action.
Read more ...Corinthians and Wegians find form to move up table
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Galwegians made it four wins on the trot in the Energia AIL Division 2B when they came away with a third successive home bonus-point win against Belfast Harlequins on Saturday.
Read more ...McStay and Ireland miss team bronze on countback
Thu, Dec 12, 2019
Galway athletes Thomas McStay and Damien Landers both put in excellent performances at the European Cross Country championships in Lisbon, Portugal, on Sunday.
Read more ...Galwegians see off Dungannon with first win at Stevenson Park
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Galwegians secured their first away win in 18 months and made it three wins on the trot in the Energia AIL Division 2B when they comfortably beat Dungannon in Saturday's Energia AIL Division 2B contest.
Read more ...Galway athletes win national selection
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Galway athletes Thomas McStay and Damien Landers have been rewarded with national selection following their recent performances at the National Cross Country in Dublin last week.
Read more ...Finalists drawn in first round of schools cup
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
A repeat of last year’s Top Oil Connacht Schools Senior A Cup final will kick-off the 2020 edition of the tournament.
Reigning champions Garbally College and finalists CBS Roscommon have been paired together in this year's Connacht Schools Rugby Senior A Cup opening round when the competition kicks off on January 13.
Read more ...Moycullen lose out to cup champions
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
In a rematch of a league game a fortnight ago, Moycullen’s Super League side was hoping for a repeat result when taking on Griffith College Templeogue on Saturday. However, this game, a cup quarter-final, was a decidedly different affair.
Read more ...Can Friend make Kingsholm a happy hunting ground for Connacht?
Thu, Dec 05, 2019
Five previous meetings with Gloucester, and five heartbreaking defeats. If Connacht has a bogey team in Europe, it is this West Country English club.
Read more ...Improving injury list comes at the right time for Connacht
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
In a brief respite from European action, Connacht return to the Galway Sportsground for a key PRO14 fixture against the Isuzu Southern Kings on Saturday (5.15pm).
Read more ...Heartbreak for Kilkerrin/Clonberne
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
Kilkerrin/Clonberne hearts were broken in a dramatic end to Saturday's All-Ireland Ladies Senior Club Championship decider when Mourneabbey secured victory within seconds of the full time whistle in the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick.
Read more ...Silke strike secures Connacht crown
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
Favourites Corofin claimed their fourth Connacht title in a row on Sunday afternoon in Tuam Stadium, overcoming Roscommon's Padraig Pearses by 1-10 to 0-7.
Read more ...Wegians outgunned by Sligo
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
Galwegians were outgunned by a stronger Sligo side in Saturday's Connacht Senior Cup semi-final encounter, losing 16-31 at Crowley Park.
Played under lights, Wegians opened with an early fifth minute penalty from fullback Ewan Strang, but from the restart, and a strong break by centre and ex-Wegian Mark Butler created space for winger Philip Carter to saunter under the posts for the opening try, Euan Brown landing the conversion to put the visitors 7-3 ahead.
Read more ...Corinthians have chance to top league table
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
Galway Corinthians RFC's early season form will be tested when they welcome division leaders Greystones to Corinthian Park on Saturday.
JP Cooney’s side, currently lying in third place, has notched four wins in this season's Energia All Ireland League division 2B from six games, so Saturday's fixture is a real opportunity to build more momentum.
Read more ...Medal delight for Galway athletes at national cross country
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
Thomas McStay was the toast of Galway City Harriers when he won bronze at the National Cross-Country Championships in Abbottstown on Sunday.
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