Fantasy Football round 28 preview

Thu, Feb 22, 2018

After a two week break the Premier League comes back into focus this weekend. Managers would have had their fingers crossed that their players came through FA Cup and European competitions unscathed and for the most part, there were no major injuries to report.

Keegan concludes squad ahead of Athlone opener

Thu, Feb 22, 2018

Galway United get the 2018 SSE Airtricity League First Division season underway with a home game against Athlone Town at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday, February 23rd. Kick-off: 7.45pm.

Galway too strong for Mayo again, but bigger tests ahead

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

The Galway and Mayo footballers enjoyed plenty of national exposure in the media as a result of two melees and three red cards that came at the end of what had been an entertaining National League fixture at Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

Galway Ladies rue slow start

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

A late Galway rally was not enough to see off neighbours Mayo in their round three National League fixture in Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

Galway were unable to recover from a slow start as Mayo struck two goals and raced into a seven-point lead. And despite Galway's best efforts, they were unable to stop Mayo sealing a second win, 2-7 to 1-7, which saw them leapfrog Stephen Glennon's side in the division 1 table.

Club champs too strong for Mellows

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Having won their first Galway senior crown in 47 years, Liam Mellows were unable to advance to their first All Ireland club final when losing to Cuala by 1-17 to 0-11 in Sunday's semi-final at Semple Stadium.

The champions proved too strong for Mellows, producing a strong third quarter and sealing their win with a late goal.

McCormack faces Belgian champ for European title

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Kinvara man and Black Dragon kickboxer Cian McCormack is preparing for the biggest fight of his career on Sunday.

Moycullen maintain push in Super League

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Still within touching distance of a Super League play-off spot, Moycullen basketballers secured an important 87-71 victory against Dubliners KUBS at the weekend.

Galwegians win

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Galwegians will hope they have turned the corner after grabbing a second win on the trot in the Ulster Bank League division 2A when edging high-flyers Nenagh Ormond at Crowley Park by 16-14.

Veteran McEvilly wins another National title

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Youngsters and veterans were the best of the local athletes at the national championship held at Kilcornan, Clarenbridge, on Sunday.

Corofin expecting a massive battle with Moorefield

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

The current Corofin football squad is an incredibly experienced bunch of players with the majority of the starting 15 having both won and lost games at this stage of the competition.

Bealham set for hundredth Connacht cap against Zebre tomorrow

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Connacht cannot afford to let slip an opportunity to maintain momentum and widen the gap between themelves and Zebre when the sides meet at the Sportsground tomorrow evening (7.35pm).

Last weekend's win over the Ospreys put some distance between Kieran Keane's chances and the chasing Swansea and Italian outfits, but more importantly it keeps the pressure on fourth-placed Cardiff, who are a single point in front.

Fantasy Football review

Tue, Feb 13, 2018

And so round 27 of the Premier League came to an end with champions Chelsea getting back to winning ways over bottom of the table West Brom.

Mayo next up for Galway footballers in Pearse Stadium

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Kevin Walsh's Galway, in division one for the first time since 2011, have made a tremendous start to their league campaign with two consecutive wins over Ulster opposition.

Moycullen have chance to catch up

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Moycullen Super League basketballers hit the road this weekend when they travel to Dublin to face KUBS on Saturday (8pm).

Galwegians can take heart from gutsy comeback

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Galwegians need to take recent momentum into Friday evening's Ulster Bank League fixture when high-flying Nenagh Ormond visit Crowley Park in a re-scheduled match (8pm).

Moycullen handball awarded top club

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Moycullen has claimed top honours at the O'Neill's GAA Handball All-Star Awards in Croke Park.

Galway Ladies open double header

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Galway Ladies open Sunday's football double-header at Pearse Stadium when they host their Mayo counterparts at 12 noon.

Mayo, who opened their campaign with a 0-11 to 0-7 win over Westmeath, arrive in Galway just a point behind Galway after suffering a 2-14 to 2-6 loss to Kerry.

Whelan’s goals secures win

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

The Galway hurlers defeated Laois last weekend by 2-18 to 0-17 in round two of the 1B league.

Liam Mellows face a huge challenge against Cuala

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Liam Mellows' hurlers and their army of loyal supporters head to Thurles on Saturday to take on Dublin side Cuala in the eagerly anticipated All-Ireland senior club hurling semi-final at Semple Stadium (4pm).

Tickets for Connacht’s European clash on sale tomorrow

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Connacht Rugby is gearing up for the biggest game of the season to date with English premiership side Gloucester making the visit to the Galway Sportsground on March 31.

A European Challenge Cup semi-final is the prize for the winners of this meeting which is only the second time Gloucester have made the visit to the home of Connacht Rugby.

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