A sequel twenty-five years in the making

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Galway manager Micheal Donoghue and his Waterford counterpart Derek McGrath will renew hurling rivalries on Sunday - some 25 years after their first meeting.

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Conor Cooney coming of age this season

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Conor Cooney, not 25 years of age until October, is in his sixth season of playing senior hurling with Galway.

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Mannion takes inspiration from the late Tony Keady

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Galway’s talented right half-back Pádraig Mannion is genuinely looking forward to Sunday.

The 24-year-old student teacher knows it will take a huge performance to defeat Waterford, but it is a challenge he and his teammates are relishing.

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Ten quick fire questions with David Burke

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

1. First memory of Galway hurling
Going to see Galway and Clare in the All Ireland quarter-final in 1999, before that watching them on the TV at home

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A winning tradition is key to success

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

In the past quarter of a century Galway has won nine minor All Ireland titles and five U21 All Irelands, but it is 29 years since they have brought the Liam McCarthy west of the Shannon. While winning national titles at underage level has become a relative norm, Galway has been unable to transfer that success to senior level.

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Up for the Match function

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Heading to Dublin for the match? The Galway Supporters Club is hosting a special function in the Harcourt Hotel on the eve of the hurling finals.

The 'Up for the Match' event takes place on Saturday and all proceeds will go to the players' fund.

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New pairing whets the hurling appetite

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

There is nothing like a novel pairing to whet the appetite of all hurling fans in the county.

Galway and Waterford meet for the first time in an All Ireland senior hurling championship final. Two teams both desperate for the crown, urged on by their expectant and passionate supporters, ensures Sunday's final will be a day for the hurling annals.

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A new chapter in Connacht's history begins in revamped championship

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Exciting times for rugby in Connacht. A new coach, new season, and a revamped PRO 14 Championship.

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Fantasy Football review

Wed, Aug 30, 2017

And so round three of the Premier League concluded with a 4-0 drubbing of Arsenal by Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday evening.

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United head to Dublin for cup tie on the back of defeat

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

Galway United face a difficult FAI Cup second round tie against St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park tomorrow evening, 7.45pm kick-off.

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Galway’s late rally not enough as they fall short of final

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

The Galway senior camogie squad were a tad unlucky last weekend in the All-Ireland semi-final, when Cork withstood a frantic last-quarter rally from Galway to win a place in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie final for the fourth consecutive season, on a score-line of 2-09 to 1-09.

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Galway Athletics Report

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

National track and field league final
The final of the national track and field league was held on Sunday last in Tullamore, with two Galway teams competing for national honours, Galway County Ladies and GCH Men's team.

The final of the national track and field league was held on Sunday last in Tullamore, with two Galway teams competing for national honours, Galway County Ladies and GCH Men's team.

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Senior club football championship action back this weekend

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

The Galway senior football club championship recommences this weekend after a long break over the summer months.

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Why not give rugby a try at Galwegians Rugby Club?

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

Galwegians Rugby Club, one of Connacht’s premier rugby club, is based at the historic Crowley Park on the old Dublin Road.

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Galway U21 hurlers fall short against seasoned Limerick outfit

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

The Galway U21 hurlers fell short in the last five minutes against Limerick in Semple Stadium in last weekend's All-Ireland U21 semi-final in front of a crowd of 6,524 - when they lost out on a score-line of 2-23 to 2-19.

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Galway ladies footballers outclassed by super Cork outfit

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

The Cork ladies senior footballers proved why they have been the top team in the country for the past six years, and why they are still the team to beat again this season when they hammered Galway by 6-19 to 1-10 last weekend in Mullingar.

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Fantasy Football: round three preview

Wed, Aug 23, 2017

And so the first two rounds of the Premier League season are over. Manchester United are at the top of the pile after two thumping 4-0 victories over West Ham and Swansea with top flight new boys Huddersfield Town hot on their heels.

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New coach Keane brings his dreams and innovation to Connacht

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

New Connacht Rugby coach Kieran Keane, relishing a return to head coaching, is confident his new club "can do anything" in pursuit of their ambitions.

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Galway senior camogie ready to upset the odds to qualify for final

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Cork may be the favourites, but Galway will be looking to upset the odds in Saturday's Liberty Insurance All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship semi-final at the Gaelic Grounds (7pm).

Cork, the only team with a 100 per cent win record this season, are tipped to meet Kilkenny, who face Dublin at 5.15pm, but Galway manager Mark Dunne says his squad would have to beat both to win this year's title.

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Glennon hails his trio of leaders ahead of quarter-final with Cork

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The Galway senior ladies footballers are in action this Saturday in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

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