St Thomas favourites to reach hurling semi-finals

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

St Thomas and Clarinbridge do battle this Sunday in the last of this year’s senior hurling championship quarter-final ties in what looks set to be a mouth-watering contest in Kenny Park (1.30pm).

It’s time for Connacht to clip Ospreys' wings

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

Connacht’s heavy hitters are expected to return this week for a pivotal Pro14 fixture against Ospreys in Wales.

West overpowers boys from the East

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

The Western Regional Boys Basketball team won the Basketball Ireland Post Primary Schools U15 Tom Collins Inter-Regional in UL Arena, Limerick last Weekend.

Moycullen shooters dazzle Neptune

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

Moycullen Basketball are preparing for a tough weekend's action. On Saturday night they travel to Dublin for a cup clash with the reigning Superleague champs UCD, and on Monday they return to Galway for a hotly-anticipated game against Swords Thunder at 3pm in the NUI Galway Kingfisher Gym.

They will go into both matches hugely boosted by last weekend's dazzling shooting display which saw them stun league-powerhouse Neptune in the men's Superleague, winning 111-90 in Cork.

Double the joy for Maree

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

This weekend Maree's two national league sides will be hoping to maintain their winning momentum.

Galway women aim for hat-trick

Thu, Oct 25, 2018

Some 20,000 runners from across the country take on the 26.2-mile challenge in the National Marathon Championships in Dublin on Sunday, held in conjunction with the 39th edition of the Dublin Marathon.

Connacht aim to unseat Sale from the driving seat in Europe

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Coach Andy Friend renews his relationship with premiership rugby when Connacht take on Sale in the European Challenge Cup second round at the AJ Bell Stadium on Saturday (3pm).

Nine teams left in race for Tom Callanan Cup

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Nine teams still remain in the race for the Tom Callanan Cup following a dramatic weekend’s action in the preliminary quarter-finals.

Roux signs on

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Good news for Connacht this week. Lock Quinn Roux, who has been a key force this season, has signed a new two-year deal with the province.

Champions Corofin face a massive test against Annaghdown

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

There is a real sense of anticipation in football circles around Galway this week ahead of the two county senior semi-finals in Tuam Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Double header in Kenny Park

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Three of the county senior hurling quarter-finals are down for decision this weekend, along with the postponed preliminary quarter final between Gort and Clarinbridge.

Minor and Intermediate finals

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

This Saturday there is a serious double header of football at Pearse Stadium.

Testing conditions for schools’ cross country finals

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

The Connacht Primary Schools Cross Country Finals were held on Saturday in Bushfield grounds, Bullaun, Loughrea. Nearly 500 students took part in what were torrential downpours and testing underfoot conditions.

Race winners were Keevagh Barry of Ballymana NS in Galway in the Junior Girls race, Matthew Casey of Ballyvary, Mayo in the Junior Boys event, Sarah Carney of Bohola in Mayo in the Senior Girls race and Declan Kennedy of Croghan, Roscommon in the Senior Boys race.

International star halts Moycullen's momentum

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Moycullen are on the road to Cork on Saturday for a clash with CandS Neptune, looking to put some points on the board before welcoming Swords Thunder to NUI Galway on Monday Oct 29.

Ladies shine in day of Maree mixed fortunes

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

It was a mixed day for Maree Basketball Club on the national stage on Saturday, as the senior men went down to a third consecutive defeat in the Superleague, but the club’s senior women made it two wins from two in division one.

The women’s side took on Ulster University Elks in Calasanctius College in Oranmore, and in a real ding-dong battle, Joe Shields’ side claimed a 76-68 win.

PGA tournament a success at Galway Bay club

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Galway Bay is hoping to hold more major tournaments after hosting last weekend's 108th Irish PGA Championship.

Connacht in positive form as European campaign opens

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

Connacht must turn their positivity into points on Saturday when French side Bordeaux-Begles visit the Sportsground for this year's opening European fixture.

Kilkerrin/Clonberne claim six-in-a-row after easy win over Corofin

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

The footballers of Kilkerrin/Clonberne were far too strong for Corofin in the senior ladies' football final last weekend in Maigh Cuilinn, winning by 22 points on a whopping scoreline of 7-16 to 3-6.

Mountbellew-Moylough sneak past Maigh Cuilinn for semi-final spot

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

Mountbellew-Moylough are back into the county semi-finals after a narrow 1-13 to 1-12 victory over Maigh Cuilinn at Pearse Stadium after extra-time on Saturday.