Liam Silke AIB club player of the year

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Corofin and Galway player Liam Silke won the inaugural AIB club footballer of the year when he was announced as the winner last weekend at a function in Croke Park.

Mellows come from eight down to win

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

County champions Liam Mellows came from eight points down to beat near neighbours Castlegar by five in the Galway Senior Hurling Championship second round in Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

Connacht Rugby giant prepares to say goodbye

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

It is the last game of the season for Connacht, but when Leinster roll into town on Saturday, the occasion is all about one Connacht legend, John Muldoon.

Connemara Marathon continues to grow Almost 2,000 runners completed the 17th edition of the Connemara half, full and ultra-marathon series of races held on Sunday in the scenic surrounds of Maam Cross

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Almost 2,000 runners completed the 17th edition of the Connemara half, full and ultra-marathon series of races held on Sunday in the scenic surrounds of Maam Cross, Lough Inagh and Leenane.

First over the line in the half marathon over 13.1 miles was Arnaud Bessede of Montauban Athletisme in France, in 1 hour 20 minutes. Tara Whyte of Galway City Harriers was the first woman home in a great time of 1 hour 30 minutes, taking her maiden victory on the roads with a superb performance.

Fantasy Football round 36 preview

Wed, Apr 25, 2018

After another crazy week of European football, it is back to domestic matters this weekend with the end of the season fast approaching.

Fantasy Football round 35 preview

Fri, Apr 20, 2018

Round 34 saw six days of Premier League action with the major story being Man City crowned champions for the third time in seven seasons. The Citizens have been the top team in England this term and are on course to break Chelsea's points record (95) for a league campaign.

Winning goal caps memorable week for Thompson

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Seventeen-year-old Aoife Thompson was the hero on Sunday when her late goal helped propel Galway Women’s FC to their first win of the season, overcoming Kilkenny 2-1.

It was a busy week for Thompson, who had made her international debut a week previous, when along with four Galway WFC teammates, she represented Ireland in the UEFA European Women’s U19 Elite Round against Turkey.

Galway ladies now ready to challenge All-Ireland champions

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

The Galway senior ladies footballers face a big test this Sunday when they take on Dublin in the Lidl National Football League division one semi-final in Kinnegad (3pm).

United can expect backlash from Shelbourne in Tolka Park

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Galway United travel to Tolka Park tomorrow evening for what is expected to be a tough SSE Airtricity League first division encounter against Shelbourne (7.45pm).

Champions Mellows take on Castlegar in senior championship

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

2017 county senior champions Liam Mellows face near neighbours Castlegar in Pearse Stadium on Sunday (2pm), having produced a solid six-point victory over Craughwell in the first round of the county championship.

Castlegar drew their first outing with Tommy Larkins by 1-12 to 0-15 and they needed talisman Ger Farragher to be at his best to earn that point, as he hit 1-8 from placed balls in that outing.

Another home-grown stalwart to leave Connacht

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Connacht stalwart Andrew Browne will end his playing days with the club at the end of this season.

Galwegians grab surivival win, but no luck for others

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Galwegians saved their best performance of the season till last, and in producing a stunning seven-try display they ensured survival in the Ulster Bank League division 2a for next season.

Handball titles for Galway

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Galway girls produced top finishes at junior national handball championships in Kingscourt at the weekend.

Four-star Dillon propels Galway

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Galway accounted for Tipperary by 4-9 to 1-10 in Banagher to seal an All Ireland final meeting with Cork in the minor A camogie championship.

Mairéad Dillon struck an incredible four goals and a point to push Galway in front of a tough Tipperary side.

Shaughnessy shines despite tough running conditions at nationals

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Galway's Laura Shaughnessy was on the podium at the hugely competitive National 10k road race championships in the Phoenix Park on Sunday.

Glennon's footballers defeat Westmeath to set up semi-final clash with Dublin

Thu, Apr 12, 2018

Galway Ladies will face All Ireland champions Dublin in the Lidl NFL division one final after defeating Westmeath 0-13 to 0-7 in Mullingar on Sunday.

Medtronic pay for late penalty

Thu, Apr 12, 2018

Medtronic footballers suffered a cruel blow when they were denied at the death in a keenly contested All Ireland interfirms senior football final in Corofin during the week.

Pride at stake for Connacht

Thu, Apr 12, 2018

Connacht, having been forced to relinquished any remote hope of attaining a Champions Cup place, now must summon all their pride to face top-of-the-table Glasgow Warriors in Scotland tomorrow evening (7.35pm).

It is hard to imagine anything other than a home win - all the momentum is with Dave Rennie's side as they try to maintain their top spot with Munster close behind. And while coach Kieran Keane will not lack motivation when coming up against his "old boss" from the Chiefs, rallying the players may be a little more difficult after licking their wounds this week.

Fantasy Football round 34 preview

Thu, Apr 12, 2018

Now that was a week of European football.
Liverpool finished the job at the Ethiad with a 2-1 victory over Man City, Roma produced a thrilling comeback in the Eternal City to dump Barcelona out of the competition, and Cristiano Ronaldo broke Juventus hearts with a 97th minute penalty after Italy's Old Lady fought back heroically from a 3-0 deficit in the first leg.

Fantasy Football round 33 preview

Fri, Apr 06, 2018

The European action may have concluded on Thursday but the only match anyone is talking about is Liverpool's destruction of Man City on Wednesday evening on Merseyside.

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