Plenty on the line when Galway host Mayo in league clash

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

There is much at stake for Sunday’s protagonists Galway and Mayo who clash in Pearse Stadium (2pm) in round six of the Allianz Football League.

A win for Galway will see them almost guaranteed a league final berth, should results in other games go in their favour. Meanwhile, Mayo’s division one status hangs in the balance following a worrying run of form which sees them with only three points from their opening five fixtures.

Hurlers secure quarter-final meeting with Wexford after strong second half

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Fourth-quarter goals by Conor Whelan and Cathal Mannion helped a resurgent Galway overturn an eight-point first half deficit to end Tipperary’s involvement in the National League in front of a crowd of 5,750 enthralled spectators on yet another horrible afternoon weather-wise for sport in the west.

United under pressure to deliver a home win

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

It might be early in the SSE Airtricity League First Division season, but there is no disguising the importance of tomorrow evening’s tussle when Alan Murphy’s Galway United host Cabinteely at Eamonn Deacy Park (7.45pm).

Leonard goal put Rabbitt's ladies top

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Galway Ladies have gone top of the division one table thanks to a facile 1-12 to 0-4 win over Tipperary, and Cork’s surprise loss to Donegal at the weekend.

Galway U20 footballers to face Cork after destroying the Rossies

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

The Galway U20 footballers, under the guidance of An Spideál native Dónál Ó Fatharta, retained their Connacht U20 championship title last Saturday in Tuam Stadium with a resounding defeat of an extremely disappointing Roscommon side.

Heartbreak for Pres Athenry girls

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

There was heartbreak for the girls from Presentation Athenry when an injury-time goal ensured Loreto College Kilkenny snatched victory in the Tesco All-Ireland Post Primary Schools’ Junior A Camogie final at St Rynagh’s in Banagher.

Heroine Caoimhe Keher Murtagh finished with 3-1 to her credit, but it was the match winner that put Loreto ahead for the first time in the game, having fallen behind to a goal after just 25 seconds from Olwen Rabbitte.

Corinthians maintain push for promotion

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Corinthians gained a valuable 24-8 win over Connacht rivals Sligo to keep their promotion hopes alive in this year's AIB League division 2B.

Played in wet and windy conditions at Corinthian Park, both sides needed a win to stay in touch with the leaders, but a solid second half from the home side ensured they prevailed.

Galway athletes produce podium finishes

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Galway City Harriers women claimed the winner's podium at the Irish Life Health National Indoor Senior Championships in Athlone Indoor Arena the weekend.

Brilliant second half recovery as Tribesmen overwhelm Tipp'

Sun, Mar 08, 2020

A 21 point second half blitz saw Galway overcome a seven point halftime deficit to defeat Tipperary at Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Teenager McDonnell takes bronze at senior championships

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

It was a weekend of great success for many of Galway’s top track and field athletes, with three individual and one team medal at the Irish Life Health National Indoor Senior Championships in the National Indoor Arena in Dublin.

Quarter-final up for grabs as Galway hurlers host Tipperary

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

An encouraging mix of resilience and application were the dominant features of the Galway hurlers' late surge against Cork, the 2-18 to 1-16 win setting up another knock-out fixture against Tipperary this Sunday (2pm) in Pearse Stadium to decide who will progress from Group A to the quarter-finals.

United face demanding schedule in early bid for promotion

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Another demanding away trip beckons for Galway United, who travel to Ferrycarrig for an SSE Airtricity League first division game against Wexford FC tomorrow, (7.45pm).

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.

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