Claregalway Badminton Club celebrates All Ireland success

Thu, May 17, 2018

Claregalway Badminton Club has been crowned All Ireland champions for the first time.

United seek to stop runaway leaders in their tracks

Thu, May 10, 2018

A revealing SSE Airtricity League first division encounter looms for Galway United, who host table-toppers UCD at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

United need to respond following Monday’s bitterly disappointing defeat in Ballybofey to Finn Harps, who struck an injury-time winner courtesy of Jesse Devers. That was a severe blow for the Tribesmen, who had beaten Athlone comfortably at Lissywollen on Friday.

Finals day for Merve United

Thu, May 10, 2018

It is a big weekend for Mervue United's U13 squad which plays in the SFAI All Ireland final at on Sunday. Mervue will face St Kevin's Boys in the decider at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Galway footballers can expect a Mayo backlash on Sunday

Thu, May 10, 2018

The Galway footballers will be fully aware Stephen Rochford and his Mayo squad will have all their guns locked and fully loaded to try to knock them out of the Connacht championship this Sunday in McHale Park (4pm).

Having been beaten by Galway for the past two seasons in the provincial championship, Mayo and their supporters will not want to accept a third in succession.

Hurlers expected to make winning start

Thu, May 10, 2018

The Galway senior hurlers start their quest to retain the Leinster Hurling Championship crown when they take on Offaly in Bord Na Mona O' Connor Park, Tullamore, on Saturday (7pm).

This new round robin structure with Galway, Offaly, Dublin, Kilkenny and Wexford sees the top two teams contesting the Leinster final on the first Sunday in July.

Clarinbridge Juvenile GAA launches initiative

Thu, May 10, 2018

The Clarinbridge Juvenile GAA Club began the season in style with the launch of a personalised training top for every juvenile player and coach.

Galway women hit Cats for nine

Thu, May 10, 2018

Galway Women’s FC put nine past Kilkenny United in their first outing in the league cup at a sun-drenched Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday afternoon.

Butler takes top honours at Connacht Rugby awards

Thu, May 10, 2018

Jarrad Butler took top honours in this year's Connacht Rugby awards, winning the coveted Players' Player of the Year Award.

Galway players net wins at tennis open

Thu, May 10, 2018

Galway tennis players were on the winners' podium at the West of Ireland Open in Sligo.

Fantasy Football round 37 preview

Fri, May 04, 2018

There are only two rounds left in the Premier League which means the Fantasy Football is about to reach boiling point.

Revamped championship adds excitement with home fixtures

Thu, May 03, 2018

All-Ireland hurling champions Galway will kick off their 2018 championship next Saturday week in Tullamore (7pm on May 12) when they face Offaly in the first of their Leinster championship group games.

Galway edged out by Cork

Thu, May 03, 2018

Cork got the better of Galway to win this year's All-Ireland Minor A Camogie title by 0-18 to 1-11 in MacDonagh Park, Nenagh.

Galway had kept in touch throughout this evenly matched contest until the Leesiders took control in the final quarter to claim victory.

Learning curve continues for Comer and Galway

Thu, May 03, 2018

The month of April finally saw Damien Comer take some time to draw breath after a hectic three months on the field with county and college.

Keane may well be 'ticking' now after Connacht cut his contract

Thu, May 03, 2018

Kieran Keane, regarded as a "perfect fit" for Connacht at the time of his appointment, is now regarded as an imperfect match just nine months into this stint as head coach.

Hectic schedule will help United find their stride

Thu, May 03, 2018

Galway United manager Shane Keegan admits the SSE Airtricity League first division season is entering a crucial phase ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Lissywollen for a clash with Athlone Town, (7.45pm).

Then on Monday the Tribesmen travel to Ballybofey for another key tussle with Finn Harps, and the week concludes with table-toppers UCD set to visit Eamonn Deacy Park on May 11.

Galway WFC look for cup run

Thu, May 03, 2018

Galway Women’s FC held league leaders Peamount United to a 1-1 draw in Dublin on Saturday evening in the Continental Tyres WNL.

Galway WFA and The Loughrea Hotel and Spa team up for a Win a Training Session Competition

Tue, May 01, 2018

The Galway Women’s FA and the team sponsor, The Loughrea Hotel and Spa, have teamed up to announce a Win a Training Session for you Club competition for clubs throughout the city and county. The competition means that members of the team will come to the winning club and do a full training session that includes a skills session and a strength and conditioning session. As well as this great prize there are 20 tickets available to the Republic of Ireland v USA Men’s International Friendly in the Aviva Stadium on the 2nd of June. Entry forms are available via the hotels website www.loughreahotelandspa.com and via Facebook.

United need to turn it around quickly

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Galway United manager Shane Keegan hopes the Tribesmen can deliver an improved performance against Cobh Ramblers in tomorrow’s SSE Airtricity League first division encounter at Eamonn Deacy Park (7.45pm).

Last Friday United suffered a damaging 2-0 defeat against a determined Shelbourne outfit at Tolka Park, and Keegan is hoping for an instant response.

Tommy Varden will be missed

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Tommy Varden was a massive supporter of Galway GAA for many decades and was a real gentleman in any dealings I ever had with him.

Galway ladies lose out to late Dublin goal

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

The Galway senior ladies will be totally gutted this week after losing by a single point to Dublin in the NFL division one semi-final on Sunday.

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