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.

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.