Connacht will be wary of Jackman's fired-up Dragons
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
Connacht are preparing for a real backlash from Bernard Jackman's Dragons when the two sides meet in Rodney Parade on Friday night.
Read more ...Local derby will set basketball's Super League alight in Galway
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
A special sporting occasion takes place this weekend when for the first time two Galway teams will face each other in the top echelons of basketball in Ireland.
Newcomers Maree, back-to-back division one winners, will host their more experienced local rivals SSE Airtricity Moycullen in Calasanctius College on Saturday on the opening weekend of the new Superleague season.
Read more ...Monivea/Abbey shoot Stars down to reach semi-final
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
Outsiders Monivea/Abbey pulled off what must be the shock of the football championship so far when knocking out Tuam Stars at the quarter-final stage by 3-09 to 1-10 in Corofin on Saturday.
Read more ...Kilkerrin/Clonberne are ladies senior county champions again
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
A supremely confident and talented Kilkerrin/Clonberne side made it five county titles in a row in the Ladies Senior football Championship last weekend against a young and improving Corofin team when they won by 1-14 to 2-9.
Read more ...Keegan demands more from United ahead of crucial clash with Derry
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
Galway United’s SSE Airtricity League premier division campaign enters a critical phase with Derry City the visitors to Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow (7.45pm).
Read more ...Galway WFC prepare for first final in club’s history
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
Galway Women's FC is urging all supporters to support them on Saturday in their first final in the club's history.
Read more ...Senior hurling set for final round
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
All 24 senior teams will be in action for the final round of group games in the senior hurling championships.
Read more ...Dubs can make it a three-in-a-row
Thu, Sep 14, 2017
There is huge excitement and anticipation ahead of next Sunday’s All-Ireland football final. The stakes are massive for both counties.
Read more ...Maree hosts special Super League tournament to honour late Donie Green
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
Basketball's new Super League side Maree hosts a top-class pre-season tournament in honour of former Maree player Donie Greene in Calasanctius College in Oranmore, Co Galway, at the weekend.
All the teams taking part in the tournament will face hosts Maree in this year's Super League, Swords Thunder, Belfast Star, UCD Marian, local rivals Moycullen, and champions Templeogue.
Read more ...Mulkerrins follows brother in winning coveted All Ireland title
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
Moycullen native Diarmuid Mulkerrins added his name to the history books when he captured the All-Ireland minor singles softball title at the second time of asking.
Read more ...Fine margins could swing United's season either way, says Keegan
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
Galway United face Limerick FC in an FAI Cup quarter-final at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).
Read more ...Solid win buoys Galway Women
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
Galway WFC head to Morton Stadium in good form for Women’s FAI Cup action on Saturday.
Read more ...A triple win for Bocquet
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
Craughwell wheelchair athlete Shauna Bocquet enjoyed brilliant success at the England Age Group Championships in Bedford recently.
Read more ...Football championship hots up with four quarter-finals
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
St James’ v Mountbellew/Moylough (Sat 6pm in Tuam Stadium)
In Tuam Stadium on Saturday evening (6pm) the Jimmies will be hopeful of reaching a county semi-final after coming through a stern test from a determined Michael Breathnachs squad two weeks ago.
Read more ...Corofin march into county quarter-finals
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
Reigning county champions Corofin will play Moycullen this weekend in the quarter-final of the county championship after keeping their ‘drive for five’ alive when overcoming last year's finalists, Salthill/Knocknacarra by 1-18 to 2-12.
Read more ...Connacht ready to sample South African rugby 'braai'
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
Connacht will get their first taste of southern hemisphere club rugby on Saturday when they host the Southern Kings at the Sportsground.
Read more ...Demand for new Connacht Rugby stadium continues to grow
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
Off the pitch CEO Willie Ruane says plans on a new stadium are progressing, but there is frustration at the speed of developments.
Demand for a new stadium for Connacht has grown exponentially since the Pro 12 success in 2015 and a European Champions Cup last term.
Read more ...Grant Thornton becomes official partner of Connacht Rugby
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
Professional services firm Grant Thornton has become an official partner of Connacht Rugby for the next two years.
Read more ...Family-run Murray Timber continues partnership with Connacht Rugby
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
County Galway's Murray Timber Group has extended is partnership with Connacht Rugby for another four years.
Official partners for the past three years, Murray Timber Group will continue to be displayed on the Connacht Rugby home, away and European playing jerseys.
Read more ...Connacht unveil striking new jerseys for the season
Thu, Sep 07, 2017
Unveiled at the Sportsground in Connacht's win against Bristol, the new away and European kits are bold and bright for this 2017/18 season.
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