New Connacht hockey academy is a welcome boost for hockey and women in sport

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

A sporting initiative to develop hockey players in Ireland has taken a step forward with the launch of the Connacht Hockey Academy.

Launched by former Irish international Elayne McDermott, the academy aims to nurture local talent and develop a pool of players for inter-provincial and national squads from U16 to senior level.

More gold medals for Galway athletes at national championships

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

There was yet more success for Galway athletes at the second weekend of action at the National Senior Track and Field Championships in Morton Stadium.

Final round drama expected in Galway Senior Football Championsip

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

The final round of the Galway Senior Football Championship group stages will take place this weekend.

The fate of many clubs will be decided with some advancing to the quarter finals and others facing a relegation battle.

Plenty of drama as senior hurling champions heads into crucial stages

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

There is precious little time to catch breath in the Brooks Group Galway Senior Hurling Championship after a highly-charged final round of group games last weekend left 12 teams still in the hunt for the Tom Callanan Cup in 2020.

Third win for father and son sailors in historic Cong-Galway race

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Father and son team, Yannick and Seán Lemonnier of Galway Bay Sailing Club, took the honours at this year's Cong Galway Boat Race.

The Lemonniers made it a third victory in a row at this historic annual event, which was sponsored this year by Ashford Estate.

United aim to cause cup upset in new Caulfield era

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

John Caulfield’s first game in charge of Galway United will be tomorrow’s Extra.ie FAI Cup second round clash against Shelbourne at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Breathnach wins another national title at National Track and Field Champs

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Sean Breathnach of Galway City Harriers secured yet another title at the National Senior Track and Field Championships last weekend in Santry, Dublin.

Many of Galway’s top athletes were in action, but it was Breathnach who took top billing when he claimed a comprehensive victory in the Weight for Height event. He produced a massive best throw of 4.60 metres, narrowly missed breaking the National record of 4.95m with his final throw.

Connacht return to Aviva with wholesale changes for Munster

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Connacht return to the Aviva for their final PRO14 fixture of the 2019/20 season when they face Munster on Sunday (3pm).

Long awaited return to action for Connacht Rugby

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Some 25 weeks since Connacht produced a 29-19 win over the Southern Kings, a new-look squad returns to action on Sunday.

Fireworks expected as hurling championship hots up

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The contenders for honours in the Brooks Group Senior Hurling Championship will have been whittled down to 12 teams by the time this weekend’s action concludes.

The group stages conclude with plenty of intriguing contests down for decision and a number of high profile sides facing elimination.

Barna display new lease of life as football championship continues

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship is heating up after the latest group games ensure there is still much to play for in round three.

In group 1, Seán Conlon’s Barna enjoyed a close win over a Salthill-Knocknacarra side that many saw as potential challenger’s for the Frank Fox Cup. Barna, who have been battling relegation over the last couple of seasons, appear to have a new lease of life under Conlon’s guidance. The 0-13 to 0-11 win sees Barna shoot to the top of the table with two wins from two and in pole position to qualify. The other game between St Michael’s and An Spidéal was another closely-fought encounter where the city side emerged winners by two points. Eddie Hoare was prominent on the scoresheet for Michael’s. This group now goes down to the wire in two weeks as all sides have the chance to qualify, albeit An Spidéal has an outside chance.

Time for Galway United players to deliver

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Galway United’s disappointing SSE Airtricity League first division season continued last weekend with two defeats ensuring tomorrow’s Eamonn Deacy Park encounter against Bray Wanderers assumes added significance.

Galway Women inflict double woes on Bohs

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

On Saturday afternoon Galway Women’s FC defeated Bohemians home and away in the U17 and senior FAI Women’s National League.

The seniors travelled to the Oscar Traynor Centre and must have thought they were in for an easy afternoon when after 17 minutes a challenge by Bohemians' goalkeeper Courtney Maguire on Aoife Thompson saw Bohs reduced to 10. However, it was not until 52 minutes when Galway made the advantage count when Thompson opened the scoring, and that only lasted two minutes when Bronagh Kane equalised for the Dubliners.

Sideline Chat: Tom McCartney

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Former Connacht Rugby player Tom McCartney joined the club in 2014 and quickly established himself as a key playing member and a leader during his time at the Sportsground. A PRO12 medal winner, he was selected on the 2016 Dream Team, and played more than a 100 games for Connacht. When McCartney’s season before retirement was cut short due to Covid-19, he returned with his family to New Zealand, missing an assured fond farewell from all the Connacht fans. Clubs: Pakuranga, Auckland/Blues, Connacht

Edris continues top form

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Local athlete Abas Edris of Castlegar continued his top form, winning both the 800m and the mile on the third day of the Castlegar AC organised grass track and field competition at Doughiska on Friday.

Corofin juggernaut continues to roll

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Reigning champions Corofin followed up their demolition of Oughterard in the opening round with another resounding victory over an under-strength Monivea-Abbey at the weekend.

Galway WFC secure opening draw in long-awaited league return

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Galway WFC head to Dublin on Saturday for their Women’s National League fixture away to Bohemians on Saturday (2pm) after earning their first points of the season last weekend.

Oranmore pitch will be lost to hockey if pitch goes 3G

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Galway hockey clubs are up in arms over the proposed loss of a playing pitch in Oranmore, which is used by players throughout the county.

A campaign, entitled Misneach Le Cheile Connacht Hockey, hopes to stop the planned change from the current 2g pitch to a 3g surface, which is unsuitable for hockey, as part of a new sports complex in Oranmore. It leaves only one full sized pitch in Galway city suitable for the sport.

Testing times as United search for much-needed win

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Another busy SSE Airtricity League of Ireland division weekend beckons for Galway United, who host Longford Town at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow before embarking on an away trip to Drogheda United on Monday.

Ultimately it has been a disappointing start to the campaign for Alan Murphy’s squad, who have drawn four and lost one of their opening five fixtures.

St Thomas topple Sarsfields to advance to last eight

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

There were plenty of winners and losers after another action-packed weekend in the Brooks Group Senior Hurling Championship, with Liam Mellows and Castlegar claiming important wins over Clarinbridge and Portumna respectively.

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