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).

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).

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.

A scintillating opening half put the home side ahead by 7-0 at the break - the first arriving after just nine minutes old when Shauna Fox headed home an excellent Lynsey McKey cross.

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.

In his first season with Connacht, having played Super Rugby in Australia, the openside flanker featured in 19 of Connacht's fixtures this year and claimed the award ahead of nominees Tom McCartney and Matt Healy.

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.

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.

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