Heavy defeat for Galway footballers

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

In my final paragraph on these pages last Thursday I said that if Galway were "absolutely focused, and went out and performed to their utmost capabilities, then they should be good enough to beat Roscommon."

Minor footballers win third Connacht title in a row

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

The Galway minor footballers under the management guidance of Stiofáin Seoighe, Damien Tummon, and Jason Tanniane collected what will be the last Connacht minor (U-18) title - as the competition is to be replaced by an U-17 competition from next year.

Vital three points for United

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Galway United manager Shane Keegan was thrilled by the resilient manner in which the Tribesmen defeated Limerick FC at Eamonn Deacy Park last Friday evening.

Galway Athletics report July 10

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

The National Juvenile Track and Field Championships continued last weekend with two days of competition in Tullamore, which produced some great performances from Galway’s best young athletes, including four gold medals.

Emma Moore of Galway City Harriers won gold after leading from the front in a terrific race in the U14 girls' 800 metres, fending off some tough competition to claim the title in a fast time of 2.17.

Galway Women host league leaders on Saturday

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Galway Women’s FC are back in action this weekend when they host Peamount United on Saturday evening at 6pm in Eamonn Deacy Park.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

The draws for the next round of the senior football championships were made earlier this week, with all the round three games now scheduled for August 26 and 27.

There are some exciting draws in round three with local rivals Killanin drawn against Moycullen and city rivals Salthill Knocknacarra taking on St Michael's.

Galway have the forwards and impact subs to win another Connacht crown

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Following the hurlers' success in winning the Leinster title, the onus is on Kevin Walsh's squad to try to replicate that provincial win when they take on Roscommon in Pearse Stadium this Sunday (2pm)

Galway United facing make or break time in top tier

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Tomorrow's Eamonn Deacy Park clash against Limerick FC is the latest vital encounter for Galway United as they look to avoid relegation from the SSE Airtricity League premier division.

Last Friday United came from behind once again as substitute Padraic Cunningham netted a late equaliser against St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park.

Hurlers get the job done efficiently to move on to semi-final in August

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

The Galway senior hurlers produced an impressive 70 minutes of hurling on Sunday in Croke Park and did what was needed to annex a second Leinster title for the county, adding to the O'Keeffe Cup won in 2012.

Galway ladies reclaim Connacht crown with dominant display

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

A storming first-half display saw Galway claim their fifth Connacht Ladies Senior Football Championship title in six years in MacHale Park, Castlebar, on Sunday.

Tribesmen just keep on winning

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

The Tribesmen prevailed in a top-of-the-table-clash against the Waterford Vikings in Dungarvan to remain unbeaten in this season's league.

The 48-14 win in Dungarven ensures the Tribesmen can now look forward to the ROI semi-final on July 22.

Gold for Ballinasloe’s Burke

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Galway athletes once again impressed on the national stage with two golds and a host of medals from the National Junior and U23 Track and Field finals in Tullamore on Saturday.

Minors hope to collect back-to-back titles

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

The Galway minors under the management of Stephen Joyce will be hoping to win a second successive provincial title when they take on Sligo in Pearse Stadium on Sunday at noon.

Donoghue praises maturity of his team

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Galway manager Míchéal Donoghue was delighted with the winning performance of his squad in Sunday's 2017 Leinster final and his players' improvement and gorwing maturity.

Galway have the forwards to produce a winning performance

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

The Galway senior hurlers will be hoping to win a second Leinster hurling title this Sunday when they take on Wexford in Croke Park (4pm).

Donoghue focused on the here and now

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Galway hurling manager Michéal Donoghue remains focusing solely on the upcoming provincial final despite the external chatter about Galway hurlers being warm favourites to claim a first All-Ireland title since 1988.

Teams that win national titles do so game by game, 70 minutes by 70 minutes - as Galway did in this year’s National League, and Donoghue, his management team, and squad are not looking one minute past 4pm next Sunday and their Leinster final clash with Wexford.

Glennon banking on ‘diligent’ preparation to beat Mayo

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

Galway are on a revenge mission when they face old foes Mayo in the Connacht Ladies SFC final in MacHale Park on Sunday (4.30pm).

Galway were denied a fifth successive title last year when the Cora Staunton-led Mayo produced one of their more comprehensive performances over their neighbours, winning by 3-20 to 0-16.

The time for United to deliver is now

Thu, Jun 29, 2017

A critical encounter in Galway United's SSE Airtricity League premier division campaign takes place at Richmond Park tomorrow against St Patrick's Athletic (7.45pm).