Oughterard defy the odds

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Oughterard defied the odds to upset Templenoe in Kilmallock on Saturday afternoon and reach the All-Ireland intermediate final.

Joyce’s charges off to winning start

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Padraic Joyce began his tenure as Galway manager with a win on penalties versus the old nemesis Mayo in Castlebar in front of a crowd of some 7,000.

NUIG fall to champions at first hurdle

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Maurice Sheridan’s NUIG suffered the narrowest of defeats at the hands of reigning champions UCC on Sunday afternoon in Dangan, losing by 2-12 to 1-14.

In what was an entertaining game, the Cork based outfit just about deserved their victory, based on their greater efficiency than their Galway counterparts. It is the second year in succession NUIG has suffered defeat to UCC in the Sigerson Cup.

Connacht return to France with nothing to lose, but much to gain

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

The disappointment was palpable and understandable. Connacht and supporters had high hopes of qualifying for the quarter-final of the Champions Cup this season, particularly on the back of a solid PRO14 start.

Oughterard facing stiff competition to reach All-Ireland final

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Oughterard come up against Kerry intermediate champions Templenoe this Saturday in Kilmallock, Limerick on Saturday (2pm).

The Kerry side enters Saturday’s tie as hot favourites which will not bother many in Oughterard who will be desperate to add to their cups from Galway and Connacht - a win putting them just one game away from that in a first All Ireland final.

Corofin ease past Nemo as they near football immortality

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

On paper it should have been a highly competitive fixture. Instead it turned into a disappointing game.

Festive cheer for Moycullen basketball

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Moycullen made it two wins from two games for a positive start to the New Year when overcoming DCU Saints in Dublin by 78-91 at the weekend.

It ensures Moycullen, tied with Killester on 15 points, have moved clear of the bottom team, and are now one win behind Maree and Saints.

New Year cheer for Craughwell trio in top form

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Craughwell AC swept the boards in the first athletic race of the New Year, the Resolution Run 5km held New Year’s Day in Galway city.

Munster champs' final flourish edges sinks St Thomas

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Inspired by a magnificent performance from former Tipperary captain Brendan Maher, Borris-Ileigh’s strong finish saw them prevail by 1-21 to 1-14 after a fascinating contest with St Thomas last Sunday in Limerick.

Aki and Carty back to lead Connacht against French aristocrats

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

They do not come bigger than the current French champions Toulouse, and when Connacht run out on the Sportsground on Saturday, there is much at stake - not least the need to get back to winning ways.

Connacht will need to play smart to limit damage against rampant Leinster

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

Connacht have heaped more pressure on themselves as they head to the capital for Saturday's final festive PRO14 interprovincial after recording losses to both Munster and Ulster this Christmas.

Maree and Moycullen finish 2019 with a bang

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

Two big Super League games rounded off the decade in Galway basketball this weekend, as Maree and Moycullen all finished 2019 with a bang on Saturday evening.

Down in Cork, it took overtime to separate Coughlan C&S Neptune and Maree, with Maree picking up the win in the end, 92 - 99 to deliver Neptune their second overtime loss in as many games. The game was close throughout with neither team able to hold a comfortable lead as they matched each other score for score. Maree narrowly led 40 - 45 at the half, thanks to well-balanced scoring from Oriol Balsells Plaza, Kenneth Hansberry and Paul Freeman. The battle continued in the second half though, with Lehmon Colbert's scoring and inside presence proving instrumental for the hosts in the fourth quarter. Cian Heaphy also caused havoc for the Maree defence down the stretch and was on hand to level the game at the death at 81 points apiece and send it to overtime. It remained neck-and-neck in overtime but in the end, Balsells Plaza and Darin Johnson had the magic touch for the visitors in the dying moments of the game to win out 92-99 and make it four straight wins for Maree going into the New Year.

Corofin bid to reach Croke Park

Thu, Jan 02, 2020

The All-Ireland semi-final between Corofin and Nemo Rangers of Cork will take place on Saturday in Cusack Park, Ennis.

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).

Galway Athletics Report

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.

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).

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).

Four rugby finals today

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

A historic quadruple header of Schools League finals will take place tomorrow at Creggs RFC.

Following recent weather conditions the decision has been taken to play four league finals together on the same day at the new 4G pitch on the Galway/Roscommon border.

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.

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.

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