Galway rowers take on the world

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Three Galway rowers, Bríon O’Rourke, Eoin Finnegan and Cliodna Nolan are on the world stage this week at the U23 Rowing World Championships in Sarasota, Florida.

The two Galway oarsmen, O'Rourke and Finnegan, were part of the Ireland's coxed fours, while NUIG’s Cliodna Nolan was partnered by UCC's Aoife Casey in the women's lightweight double.

Minors must make up for Connacht final disappointment

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Galway minors' All Ireland hopes face another stern test when they take on Kildare in the All Ireland quarter-final in the third game of Saturday's triple header in Pearse Park, Longford.

Galway Ladies enjoy a much-needed break before quarter-finals

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Galway Ladies will enjoy a three-week break from competitive action to prepare for this season's 2019 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship quarter-finals.

Wexford minor hurlers will test Galway’s credentials

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

The Galway minor hurlers are preparing for an All-Ireland semi-final showdown with Wexford this coming Sunday in Croke Park (throw-in 1.30pm) after eventually seeing off the determined challenge posed by Clare last weekend in Portlaoise.

Galway athletes claim seven team golds

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Galway City Harriers’ athletes secured more success at the The National Juvenile Outdoor Track and Field championships which concluded at the weekend.

United seek to make amends after missed opportunity in Wexford

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Galway United host Bray Wanderers in the SSE Airtricity League first division at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

Last Friday Alan Murphy’s outfit squandered some decent chances before eventually dividing the spoils with Wexford FC at Ferrycarrig Park.

Galway juniors out to stop Kerry's five-in-a-row

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

In a repeat of the 2018 final, Galway will face Kerry in the Junior All-Ireland final this weekend in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.

Ladies look to top group after victory over the Kingdom

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Galway Ladies complete their final group 3 fixture when they travel to Mullingar to take on Westmeath in the All Ireland Senior Football Championship on Sunday (1pm).

NUI Galway students excel in sporting arenas

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

NUI Galway athletes enjoyed a successful week competing on international and national stages.

O'Reilly's goals keep Galway in the camogie championship hunt

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Galway are still very much in contention to add a camogie championship crown to their league title after securing a 2-12 to 1-10 victory over Limerick in Athenry.

National champion McDonnell in winning form ahead of international meet

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Galway City Harriers’ athletes secured an 11-medal haul, including six golds, at the National Juvenile Outdoor Track and Field Championships U13-19 in Tullamore at the weekend.

The hugely talented Robert McDonnell won gold in the U18 400m final in a time 49.9. His clear winning margin is a sign of his strong form ahead of his international stage appearance this week in Baku in the EYOF Games.

Disappointing end to season for Galway footballers

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Two goals down within 10 minutes, individual mistakes, a missed penalty and the 50/50 calls seemingly going the opposition's way ensured Galway lost by three points in the end, 1-13 to 2-13.

Basement battle weighs heavy on United's youngsters

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Galway United make the long trek to Ferrycarrig Park for an SSE Airtricity League first division clash against Wexford FC tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

Galway up-and-coming athletics compete on international stage

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Some of Galway’s top young athletes compete internationally this week as the summer track and field seasons kicks off in earnest at European level.

Carr's double ends Galway season as Mayo march on

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Sport is the great entertainment of the masses and Gaelic Football is the one that whets the appetite like no other on the west coast.

Mulkerrins and Ní Churraoin lead Galway's gold medal haul

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Martin Mulkerrins and Ciana Ní Churraoin claimed top titles at the Wallball Nationals in what proved to be a successful weekend for Galway handball.

Ladies take home silverware at second time of asking

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

A much better performance by Timmy Rabbitte’s senior ladies side ensured Galway overcame Mayo to bring home the Connacht title from the LIT Gaelic grounds last Saturday evening.

It's do or die for Galway or Mayo

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

New ground will be made on Saturday in the long rivalry between Galway and Mayo. For the first time Galway and Mayo will meet outside of Connacht when they run onto the LIT Gaelic Grounds on Saturday (7pm) for this crunch championship fixture.

Galway handballers runners-up in US

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

Galway's Martin Mulkerrins and Ciana Ní Churraoin finished runners-up in their respective USHA National Four Wall finals recently.

Mulkerrins lost his final to five-times world champion Paul Brady - the Cavan man wining his 11th title, equalling Mexican great Naty Alvarado Sr’s haul.

Demanding test awaits Galway United against league leaders

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

Galway United host SSE Airtricity League first division table toppers Shelbourne at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

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