Ladies fall just short in football final

Thu, May 09, 2019

Having answered everything asked of them this season, Galway Ladies went into Sunday's Lidl NFL division one final against Cork full of confidence.

O'Reilly takes opening honours in 5k series

Thu, May 09, 2019

A huge field of some 700 runners completed the opening race of the 2019 Galway 5km Series in Caltra.

Galway eke out win in championship opener against London

Thu, May 09, 2019

Galway’s trip to Ruislip for Sunday's opening championship game might have ended differently if London's Killian Butler's late effort had been on target to level the game with just two minutes of regulation time left. Luckily for Galway, however, it went narrowly wide, and Kevin Walsh's men closed out the game and won by four points, 0-16 to 1-09.

Murphy's men win valuable bottom-of-table tussle

Thu, May 09, 2019

A splendid goal from Conor Barry and an insurance strike from Maurice Nugent ensured Galway United climbed from the bottom of the SSE Aitricity League first division when defeating Wexford FC 2-0 at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday.

Galway WFC run league leaders close

Thu, May 09, 2019

Peamount United extended their lead of the Women’s National League at the expense of Galway WFC on Saturday in Eamonn Deacy Park.

The Dubliners continued their unbeaten record with a 2-1 win, but they were made to work hard by the home side.

Women's team impresses at road relay champs

Thu, May 02, 2019

Galway teams joined most of the country's top endurance athletes at the highly competitive National Road Relays Championships in Raheny, Dublin, on Sunday.

Galway Ladies look to secure first silverware of the year

Thu, May 02, 2019

Galway go in search of their first national league title when they face Cork in Sunday's decider at Parnell Park (4pm).

Galway footballers can stake a claim in championship opener

Thu, May 02, 2019

Still missing some of their more senior players, Galway head to London for this season's championship opener in Ruislip on Sunday (3pm).

Four All-Ireland titles For Galway handballers

Thu, May 02, 2019

Galway claimed four All-Ireland titles on a successful weekend of handball, but there was disappointment for Moycullen's Martin and Diarmuid Mulkerrins.

Crowe confirms two new dressings rooms for Doughiska

Thu, May 02, 2019

Cllr MJ Crowe this week confirmed that two new dressing rooms will be installed in Doughiska before the end of the month. Work on this project started well over twelve months ago. This involved obtaining funding for these, working through procurement procedures and agreeing a site location.

“I am delighted that these facilities will be in place shortly. It will see the installation of two new dressing rooms, one for boys and one for girls. They are a badly needed facility in this location which has seen enormous growth in sport participation in recent times.

Connacht Rugby prepare for arm-wrestle against Ulster

Thu, May 02, 2019

Unashamedly and deservedly, the ‘Fields of Athenry’ was ringing loud and clear in Kingspan Stadium seven months ago. The hurt and frustration of failing to record a single win against Ulster in Belfast in 59 years ended - a ghost laid to rest at last.

When Connacht return to the venue for Saturday's PRO14 quarter-final, they have the opportunity to add to that occasion's heroics, to endorse that victory, and signal another significant turning-point since Connacht's trophy-winning day in 2016.

Calling all Golfers - The Vision Cup!

Fri, Apr 26, 2019

The Vision Cup, which will take place at Galway Bay Golf Club on Friday May 10th, in aid of Vision Sports Ireland and Rosabels Rooms.

Connacht must play for pride and momentum

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Something of a strange game for Connacht at this time of the season. For the first time, they head into the last PRO14 Conference fixture, having achieved their primary seasonal ambition of playing Champions Cup, and face a Munster side in a similar position - bar their stated aim to finish top of Conference A.

United's growing confidence will be tested in Tolka

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

A demanding test awaits for Galway United at Tolka Park tomorrow evening, but Alan Murphy’s team will travel to the Drumcondra venue buoyed after an emphatic victory over Athlone Town last Friday.

Tribeswomen reach first league final since 2015

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Another dominant performance this season has propelled Galway to a sixth Ladies Football League final, and their first in four years.

Portumna in trouble as Castlegar cruise to victory

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Portumna will be hoping Joe Canning’s return from injury later in the year can salvage their season after another harrowing Group 1 defeat makes them the current favourites to drop down to Senior B.

Connacht back in Champions Cup

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Champions Cup secured, it would be easy for Connacht Rugby to drift towards the end of the season, knowing their primary aim is secured.

Murphy's trust in struggling United still strong

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

It has been a most demanding and disappointing start to the SSE Airtricity League First Division for Galway United, who make the short journey to Lissywollen tomorrow evening for a clash against Athlone Town, kick off 7.45pm.

Galway Ladies seek first national final since 2015

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Galway senior ladies will play Donegal in Pearse Park in Longford at 2.15pm on Saturday in the hope of reaching their first National Football League final since 2015.

Mulkerrins brothers through to All-Ireland final

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Martin and Diarmuid Mulkerrins have advanced to their first doubles final together after a tight battle against Cork opponents at the weekend.

The brothers progressed to the All-Ireland 4-wall doubles final after a tiebreak victory in their All-Ireland semi final against Daniel Relihan and Michael Hedigan.

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