O’Brien praises his squad for their ability and commitment
Thu, Nov 29, 2018
Corofin senior manager Kevin O’Brien and his backroom team are really getting the hang of winning provincial titles.
Read more ...Galway Athletics report
Thu, Nov 29, 2018
National cross-country championships
The National cross-country championships were held at the National Sports Campus in Abbottstown, Dublin, last Sunday and there was some great success for Galway athletes, in what is the most competitive event of the season. There was a full juvenile programme for U12 to U18, junior races, and the combined senior clubs and county competitions for ladies and men on the card.
‘If we stick to our systems, we have enough to handle it’
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
Connacht are back in action this Sunday against the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth after a two week break.
The province currently sits in fifth place in Conference A, only two points off a play-off spot as they prepare for their two game tour of South Africa. Coach Andy Friend says the break came at the perfect time for his side after a run of 10 games.
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St Thomas’ show their class to claim county cup in style
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
The 2016 county champions St Thomas’ over powered defending champions Liam Mellows on a magnificent winter’s afternoon for hurling last Sunday at Pearse Stadium to claim a third Tom Callanan Cup in seven years - winning with some ease on a score-line of St Thomas’ 2-13 to 0-10 for Liam Mellows.
Read more ...Corofin favourites to win provincial final
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
On Sunday in MacHale Park – Galway club champions Corofin put their provincial and All-Ireland club titles on the line when they take on Mayo champions Ballintubber (2pm).
Corofin hit 4-22 in their facile win over a poor Clann na nGael outfit in their provincial semi-final win in Hyde Park and will not have learned too much from that outing.
Read more ...Hard work over many years is paying off
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
It should not come as any surprise to see the success of this St Thomas’ side. All the way, much of this group played together and won together at underage.
Read more ...Galway Athletics report November 19
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
National Cross-Country championships
The blue riband event of the national cross country season takes place next Sunday, in the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown in Dublin, when the national senior, junior, and even age juvenile races from U12 to U18 will be down for decision.
Victory for Maree women but men fall to defeat
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
Maree’s Women’s Division 1 side produced a brilliant second-half fightback to claim the honours in the top-of-the-table clash with Portlaoise Panthers in Oranmore on Saturday; but the club’s Men’s Superleague side went down to Tralee Warriors in the second game of a double header at Calasanctius College.
Read more ...Galwegian takes home Ultimate Freestyle title
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
Galway man Conor Reynolds was crowned 2018 champion of Ultimate Freestyle Football at the International Centre in Telford.
Read more ...Kilkerrin/Clonberne's adventure comes to an end
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
Kilkerrin/Clonberne 0-9
Mourneabbey 1-14
Mourneabbey 1-14
Read more ...An Spidéal clinch Intermediate title after epic battle
Thu, Nov 22, 2018
An Spidéal 1-14
Fuerty 0-16
Clinical Connacht bag bonus point-win to maintain push for top four
Thu, Nov 08, 2018
Andy Friend, after this first 10 weeks as the new Connacht coach, believes his squad is capable of being a Champions Cup rugby team.
Read more ...Goals provide path to final for Kilkerrin-Clonberne
Thu, Nov 08, 2018
Galway’s Kilkerrin-Clonberne have claimed this year's Connacht Ladies Senior Club title decider, dashing Carnacon's quest for a second successive All-Ireland title.
Read more ...Canning makes it five All Star awards
Thu, Nov 08, 2018
All-Ireland champions Limerick dominated this year's PwC All-Star hurling team, but Galway's Joe Canning claimed a fifth career All-Star.
Read more ...St Thomas’ and Liam Mellows set up county final clash of the titans
Thu, Nov 08, 2018
This year’s county final will be contested by the last two sides to lay claim to the Tom Callanan Cup after defending champions Liam Mellows and 2016 champions St Thomas’ overcame serious tests in their respective semi-finals.
In two high-quality contests, Kevin Lally’s St Thomas’ side goaled late on to secure a five-point win over Sarsfields, while Liam Mellows came from behind to deny Cappataggle at the death as they moved one step closer to retaining their title.
Read more ...Corofin get the job done for famous six-in-a-row
Thu, Nov 08, 2018
Often in life how you get to your destination can be deemed irrelevant - once you complete the journey.
Read more ...Friend to roll the dice as Dragons hit the Sportsground
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Connacht coach Andy Friend is prepared to "roll the dice" in his selections this week ahead of the Dragons' visit the the Sportsground on Saturday.
Read more ...Handballers make history
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Galway handballers have achieved another milestone
Read more ...Maree women continue winning form
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
There was mixed fortunes for Maree BC in cup action on Saturday, withthe men’s Superleague side bowing out of the Pat Duffy Cup when losing 83-80 at home to Griffith College Swords Thunder. However the club’s senior women are through to the Hula Hoops division one cup quarter-finals, thanks to an 86-59 win at home to Phoenix Rockets of Belfast.
That was the fourth win from four for the senior women’s side, who now face Limerick Celtics in the last eight of the competition in Limerick next month.
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