Galway's Paul Kelly shines for Ireland basketball

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

Moycullen basketball star Paul Kelly is one of the shining lights for the Ireland U18 men's team this week.

Competing in the FIBA U18 Men’s European Championship in Kosovo, Ireland remain unbeaten with one final group game to be played today (Thursday).

Clare are next up for Galway as hurling championship hots up

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

There can be no complacency when the Galway senior hurlers travel up the motorway to take on Clare in Croke Park in the All-Ireland semi-final on Saturday (5pm).

Galway gymnasts qualify for European championships

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

Four Galway girls have made an historic breakthrough in gymnastics, qualifying for the 2018 European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships.

Galway Ladies too strong for Waterford

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

Galway Ladies are on the hunt for another scalp in this year's All Ireland championship when they face Westmeath in Duggan Park on Saturday (2pm).

Stephen Glennon's side will be keen to continue their momentum after an impressive 3-12 to 0-5 win over Waterford in Birr last weekend, which wrapped up their place in the last eight. The prize on offer is top spot in group three for the winners.

Kilkenny edge camogie contest

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

Galway will face Dublin in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie quarter-finals on August 4, having given up top spot in group one to Kilkenny.

The Tribeswomen suffered their only loss on Sunday when Kilkenny prevailed by 1-17 to 0-13 to go directly into the semi-finals as group winners, where they are joined by champions Cork.

Footballers advance to All-Ireland semi-finals for first time since 2001

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

Following their impressive 0-19 to 0-16 win over Kildare in Newbridge in the quarter-final round robin games, the Galway senior footballers will face Dublin, Tyrone or Donegal in the All-Ireland semi-final on the weekend of August 11/12.

Lynskey's minors face Dublin in All-Ireland semi-final

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

The Galway minors (U17) hurlers, under the guidance of Jeffrey Lynskey, will be in action against Dublin at 3pm on Saturday in the All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park.

Minor footballers fancied to overcome Clare

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

The Galway minor footballers (U17), who recently regained the Connacht championship under the guidance of Donal Ó Fatharta, take on Clare in O' Connor Park (Tullamore) on Sunday (1.30pm) in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

Murphy looks for endeavour and honesty to undo students again

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

Important matches are arriving thick and fast for Galway United, who travel to Belfield tomorrow for a tough SSE Airtricity League first division encounter against table-toppers UCD (7.45pm).

Glennon’s squad ready for action

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

Following their recent success in the Connacht championship over Mayo, the Galway senior ladies footballers kick off their championship season against Wexford in Birr on Saturday (4.45pm).

Stephen Glennon's squad is in group three of the championship with Wexford and Westmeath, and expectations are high Galway will top that group.

Litmus test for Galway camogie

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

Galway and Kilkenny go head to head in Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Championship final pool fixture with the winner taking top honours in Group 1.

Both sides are currently unbeaten after three fixtures - although Kilkenny are perched on top by virtue of points difference - and the prize on offer is a direct route to the semi-finals.

Newbridge is next up for footballers after Kerry win

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

The Galway footballers will be hoping to follow up their impressive victory over Kerry in Croke Park on Sunday with another two points face Kildare in Newbridge this Sunday at 2pm.

Moore races to a new national record

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

Emma Moore of Galway City Harriers produced a superb record-breaking run to win the national U15 800m at the National Juvenile Track and Field finals in Tullamore on Sunday.

Minors claim their fourth in a row

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

The Galway minor footballers, under the guidance of Donal Ó Fatharta, won the Connacht championship for the fourth year in a row when they defeated the home side by 2-13 to 2-09 at Hyde Park on Sunday.

They will now face Clare in the All-Ireland quarter-finals, with Roscommon fixed to face Munster champions Kerry.

Minor ladies overthrow Cork

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

Galway have been crowned All-Ireland minor ladies football champions, denying opponents Cork a fourth consecutive title when they met in Sunday's decider at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

Footballers will fancy their chances against Kerry

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

So after much talk, speculation, and weeks of anticipation the Super Eights are finally here and ready to rock. And the tie of the weekend pits Kevin Walsh's Galway squad against Eamon Fitzmaurice's Kerry outfit this Sunday (4pm) in Croke Park.

Championship debutants under Kevin Walsh

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

2018: Sean Kelly, Seán Andy Ó Ceallaigh, Ciarán Duggan, Barry McHugh

2017: Ian Burke, Ruairí Lavelle, Michael Daly, Cillian McDaid, David Walsh, Mike Farragher

Hurlers produce the goods in rip-roaring Leinster final

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

The Galway senior hurlers brought their fans on a rollercoaster ride in Semple Stadium when they defeated Kilkenny by 1-28 to 3-15 and won the Bob O'Keefe Cup to be crowned Leinster champions for a third time.

Galway will be Kerry's toughest test, says Fitzmaurice

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Nearly two years of discussion and intrigue come to an end this weekend with the beginning of the Super 8s and the revamped All-Ireland quarter-final stage. Kerry manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice spoke of his excitement and anticipation about how it might all pan out when he met the media last Friday ahead of the trip to Croke Park to face Galway in their first encounter of the three game round robin series.

Minor ladies look to avenge Cork in All-Ireland final

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Following their thrilling 6-12 to 4-13 win over Cavan (after extra-time) in the All-Ireland semi-final, the Galway minor ladies footballers take on Cork in the final at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick this Sunday (2pm).

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