Lessons learned shapes Leonard's drive for All Ireland crown

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Three seasons ago Galway marksman Tracey Leonard had every reason to feel sorry for herself when a cruciate injury kept her sidelined for 10 months.

Galway focused on the task at hand as Conneally looks to emulate sister's success

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Sunday's TG4 All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship final is a special occasion for all connected with Galway Ladies Football. For the players, Sunday's 60 minutes is culmination of months and years of hard work on the training paddock as the Tribeswomen prepare to face their first final in 14 years and only the fourth in the county's history.

'It is something you would dream about since you were a child' - Ward

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

It has been a busy few weeks for Louise Ward. After helping Galway seal a place in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship final, the midfielder swapped the football kit for robes as she attended her graduation ceremony at University of Limerick. And when she had received her Bachelors of Science in Physiotherapy, it was back to club duty for Kilkerrin-Clonberne before joining up with the county panel to prepare for Sunday's showdown with Dublin.

Ladies footballers set the right example for Galway's youth

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Ladies Gaelic Football is a sport on the rise. Not only is the senior team in the All Ireland final for the first time in 14 years, but on the ground, in villages and towns in County Galway, young girls are taking to the sport in numbers.

Galway Masters in action in Europe

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Many of Galway’s top Masters athletes are currently competing in the European Masters Track and Field competition in the Venice area of Italy.

Salthill football continues impressive run

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The group stage of the Galway club championship came to a close last weekend with some thrilling games.

Basketball set for season with Donie Greene tournament

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The traditional curtain-raiser for the Men’s Superleague basketball season takes place in Oranmore this weekend with the third annual staging of the Donie Greene Memorial Tournament.

Murphy needs United players to keep focus after cup exploits

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Galway United are preparing for a busy weekend at Eamonn Deacy Park with two SSE Aitricity League first division fixtures at the Dyke Road venue.

New sense of belief sees stylish Galway storm to third title

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

A new sense of belief that enabled them to stand firm in the face of adversity was key to Galway’s victory in front of a record crowd at Croke Park on Sunday. With Galway six clear at the break, the never-say Killenny came back to within a couple of scores, but never got closer as a determined Tribeswomen held on to claim the O’Duffy Cup for the third time.

Having seen the Intermediate team give up a seven-point interval lead to a dogged Westmeath side just an hour earlier, any fears that there would be a repeat in the senior match were repelled by the gutsy performance summed up a late monstrous free landed by goalkeeper Sarah Healy.

Victories breed confidence and confidence breeds belief, says Murray after double success

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Taking the National League seriously gave Galway a pre-Championship run that allowed them to maximise strength and conditioning, which were key factors in the closing stages of Sunday’s high-octane final, according to manager Cathal Murray.

Heartbreak for Galway minors after thriller on Jones' Road

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The main event at Croke Park between Kerry and Dublin may have had the nation on the edge of its seats, but it was nothing compared to the closing moments of the minor final which preceded it.

Minors devastated after epic final clash

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

When Niall Cunningham rattled the back of the net three minutes into injury time in Croke Park on Sunday, one could easily forgive manager Dónal Ó'Fátharta for thinking that in less than a hour he would be sitting in the Croke Park museum auditorium reflecting on a famous victory for Galway in the most dramatic of circumstances. Alas the football gods did not see it that way.

His battling Galway minor footballers went from elation to devastation in a matter of minutes.

Russia provides pre-season challenge for Connacht

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Connacht Rugby returned to Russia yesterday evening ahead of a challenge fixture against the Russian national side in Moscow's newly developed VTB Arena on Saturday evening (5pm Irish time).

Connacht coach Andy Friend has taken a 24 man squad for the fixture which is warm-up for the Russians ahead of the World Cup.

Galway's world medallist in race to find an Olympic partner

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Galway's Katie O'Brien celebrated her 23rd birthday at the weekend with a podium finish at the World Rowing Championship in Austria.

Huge night for United as big guns head west for cup tie

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

A large Eamonn Deacy Park crowd will provide the backdrop when Galway United host Shamrock Rovers in an attractive FAI Cup quarter-final on the banks of the Corrib tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

Clubs still fighting in final weekend of group games

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The final group games for the 2019 club football championship takes place this weekend.

No surprise Galway manager Walsh steps down after five years

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The hunt for a new manager to take over the Galway senior football panel will be more difficult than many might expect, according to former All Ireland winning captain Ray Silke.

Mellows take command with dominant display against Tommy Larkins

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Liam Mellows kept themselves well placed for a top two finish in group one of the senior hurling championship with a dominant performance that saw off an underpar Tommy Larkins side by 1-18 to 3-8 in Kenny Park, Athenry, on Sunday afternoon.

‘You don’t go to Croke Park to lose,’ says Dervan

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

"When the whistle goes at the end of the match, you either are up there or you're not." Come 6pm on Sunday evening the Galway captain Sarah Dervan will know whether she will have climbed the famous steps of the Hogan Stand to hold the O'Duffy Cup aloft or whether she will be left on the hallowed turf of Croke Park, watching on as black and amber ticker tape falls to signify a Kilkenny victory.

Galwegian grit key on journey to finals

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

No matter what the results are on Sunday when Galway's intermediate and senior camogie sides bring down the final curtains on their respective championship campaigns, manager Cathal Murray will be able to look back on 2019 with great degree of pride and satisfaction.

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