Fijian flyer Reece joins Connacht

Thu, May 31, 2018

Linley MacKenzie
Connacht have added another speedster to their backs with the signature of Fijian Sevu Reece.

Keegan demands a winning double after falling to Drogheda

Thu, May 31, 2018

Another busy and important SSE Airtricity League first division weekend beckons for Galway United, who face two crucial fixtures.

The Cats come to town for Galway’s first championship home game

Thu, May 24, 2018

Galwegians are looking forward to Brian Cody’s Cats taking on the All-Ireland champions Galway in their home patch in the Leinster championship at Pearse Stadium on Sunday (4pm).

Noonan hat-trick sinks Galway WFC

Thu, May 24, 2018

UCD Waves will be the visitors to Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday evening with the earlier kick off time of 4.30pm.

Manager Billy Clery will be looking to get back to winning ways after a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Cork City.

Lavelle’s late equaliser salvages a draw for Seasiders

Thu, May 24, 2018

Killannin and Salthill/Knocknacarra played out a high quality 0-13 to 1-10 draw on Saturday evening at Moycullen pitch in the first round of the senior club championship.

For long periods of this enjoyable encounter Killannin looked the more likely victors and they led at 0-8 to 0-3 at half-time.

Championshp start produces easy wins for Annaghdown and Corofin championshp

Thu, May 24, 2018

In poor weather conditions in Tuam Stadium on Sunday Alan Flynn’s Annaghdown side made a big impression when defeating Tuam by 2-15 to 1-6.

Tribesmen pushed all the way by Exiles

Thu, May 24, 2018

Galway Tribesmen were 62-42 victors in a high scoring contest against Dublin City Exiles in Saturday's Rugby League fixture.

United prepare for play-off rivals Drogheda

Thu, May 24, 2018

Having claimed four SSE Aitricity League first division wins in five matches, Galway United face another key encounter against fellow promotion contenders Drogheda United at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

Both sides are level on 24 points after Kevin Doherty's Drogheda sealed a 2-0 win over Wexford, while Galway produced a 2-1 triumph at Stradbrook. It was an important result for United, with Robbie Williams and Marc Ludden grabbing goals, and while manager Shane Keegan said it was not United’s most effective display, his team still secured the full complement of spoils.

Moore breaks Connacht 800m record

Thu, May 24, 2018

Emma Moore of Presentation Athenry produced one of the highlights of the Connacht Schools Track and Field championships in Athlone IT at the weekend. Moore won the junior 800m in a new record of 2.13.9, breaking Claire Rockall’s record from 2005.

Galway mourns loss of legendary mariners

Thu, May 24, 2018

Galway and Irish sailing is mourning the loss of two giants of the sport.

Local sailing legends, Dave Fitzgerald, aged 90, passed away in Dublin at the weekend, following the recent death of clubmate Henry Lupton.

Heaney's goal seals the deal for Walsh's footballers

Thu, May 17, 2018

It was a tense and at times turgid Connacht quarter-final clash on Sunday afternoon - that was until Galway set McHale Park alive in injury time to seal victory by 0-12 to 1-12.

United produce best game of the season

Thu, May 17, 2018

Encouraged following a convincing win over first division table-toppers UCD, Shane Keegan’s Galway United travel to Stradbrook for a clash against Cabinteely on Sunday (3pm).

Club football championships kick off this weekend

Thu, May 17, 2018

Following Galway’s first round win over Mayo, the senior and intermediate club football championships kick off this weekend.

Students selected for Celtic Games

Thu, May 17, 2018

NUI Galway athletes have received a number of call ups for the Irish Universities squad to compete in the upcoming Celtic Games match versus Scotland.

Tribesmen launch rugby league season with dominant display

Thu, May 17, 2018

The Galway Tribesmen Rugby League Club, having launched their 2018 campaign with a comfortable win over the Athy Sharks, host their first match of the season on Sunday.

Galway WFC make Limerick pay the penalty

Thu, May 17, 2018

Galway Women’s FC continued their successful run of late on Saturday evening in Eamonn Deacy Park when they defeated league newcomers Limerick FC 4-2.

New-look Connacht squad takes shape

Thu, May 17, 2018

Connacht Rugby's squad for next season continues to take shape with the recruitment of two Irish-qualified forwards this week.

Twenty-two year old Joe Maksymiw, born in Derby, is primarily a lock who has progressed through the Leicester Tigers Academy, while Jonny Murphy (26) joins from Rotherham Titans, having come through Ulster and played for Ireland U18,19, and 20s.

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.

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