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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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
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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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