Adam storms to another victory

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Abas Edris Adam of Castlegar AC continued his good form at the weekend, winning the Galway Novice title at the Castlegar AC Cross Country in Merlin Woods City Park in Doughiska on Saturday.

Connacht’s Conroy flying high in world sevens

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Former Connacht Academy player Jordan Conroy is flying high on the World Rugby Seven series.

Children’s swimming classes in Clarinbridge

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Braemor Swimming Club is delighted to announce it’s return to classes in Clarinbridge on Fridays at 5.20pm and 6.10 pm. The 5.20 pm class caters for beginners and improvers. Under our expert care even the most nervous child can learn to swim. Our experienced, qualified teachers pay close attention to all of our pupils’ technique, ensuring they learn to breathe correctly on front crawl.

The 6.15pm lane swimming class focuses on all four strokes and ensures pupils can swim for longer distances with ease. Swimming is an essential survival skill which all Braemor pupils can and do attain.

Star-studded Thomas look too strong for underdogs Cappataggle

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The welcome news broke on Tuesday that the total ban on supporters at sporting events has now been lifted will give 200 supporters the chance to experience in the flesh each of this weekend’s Brooks Group Galway senior hurling championship semi-finals in Pearse Stadium.

Familiar foes paired for football semi-finals

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The final four of the Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship has been decided following a feast of football last weekend.

Caulfield to keep United’s feet on the ground after third successive win

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

These are encouraging times for Galway United, who now host Wexford FC in another crucial SSE Airtricity League first division encounter at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

More gold medals for Galway athletes at national champs

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Galway athletes secured a double gold in the 400m hurdles event on the final day of the National Junior Track and Field Championships in Santry, Dublin.

Connacht Hockey's fundraising campaign wins Canadian backing

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Connacht Hockey's campaign for improved facilities has taken a positive turn with a Canadian-Irish software company becoming its first corporate sponsor.

sports shorts

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Claregalway and Kilkerrin/Clonberne are gearing up for the biggest day in senior ladies county football when they meet in this year's final that takes place in Annaghdown at 4.30pm.

Hotly anticipated quarter-finals set for Pearse Stadium

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The four quarter-finals of this season's Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship will take place behind closed doors this weekend in Pearse Stadium.

Caulfield era begins with two encouraging wins for United

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Buoyed by a splendid weekend, featuring two encouraging wins, John Caulfield’s Galway United make a welcome return to Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening for a crucial SSE Airtricity League first division encounter when hosting Shamrock Rovers II (7.45pm).

Galway WFC look to close gap on leaders

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Galway WFC head to south Dublin on Saturday with a spring in their step having produced a 1-1 draw with leaders Shelbourne in the Women's National League at the weekend.

Well-drilled Loughrea halts Mellows four-year title run

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Loughrea 0-22
Liam Mellows 1-13

Longhorns take charge to see off Tribesmen

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Rugby League champions Longhorns proved too strong for the Galway Tribesmen in Saturday's All Ireland final in Athboy RFC.

Track star McDonnell takes gold again

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Pride of place on the podium was taken by Galway's Robert McDonnell on the first day of the National Junior Track and Field Championships in Santry, Dublin on Saturday.

Champions St Thomas kick off quarter-finals weekend against Killimordaly

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

Wexford and Waterford may have already crowned their senior county hurling champions, but there is still plenty of top class action to look forward to in Galway as the quarter-finals of what has been an excellent championship so far are scheduled for this coming weekend.

Ahascragh/Fohenagh left it unbelievably late yet again before dumping out Craughwell by 2-18 to 2-17 in the shock result of the preliminary quarter-finals. Two goals in the space of a minute by John Finnerty and Padraic Mannion sent shockwaves through the county, and Kevin Warde’s men will be a dangerous opponent for Cappataggle in Duggan Park on Saturday evening (5.30pm).

New United boss targets Athlone for first win

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

Galway United face two away SSE Airtricity League first division fixtures against Athlone Town (tomorrow) and UCD (Monday).

Corofin continue to set the pace as championship quarter-finals beckon

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

All Ireland and Galway champions Corofin will face Salthill Knocknacarra in this year's senior football championship quarter-final.

As expected Corofin were the clear group 4A winners and now face the group 1 runners-up Salthill Knocknacarra. The winners of group 1 and 2, Barna and Tuam Stars, meet in the quarter-finals, while the runners up of group 2 and 3 have been paired, Mountbellew-Moylough v Killanin. The final contest sees title hopefuls Moycullen, winners of group 2, face city side St James.

Cracker fixtures in camogie championship

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

The Galway Camogie championships hot up this weekend with four semi-finals down for decision.

The stage is set for a cracker senior camogie clash when Athenry take on the All Ireland champions Sarsfields on Saturday at 1pm, followed by Ardrahan against Oranmore Maree at 4.30pm - both taking place at Gort GAA.