Festive running ready to rock in Galway

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

As is traditional, this year's Christmas athletics calendar boasts some of Galway’s most popular races taking place over the festive period.

Connacht turn their heads to Ulster after dramatic European win

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

After the dramatics of the weekend's Champions Cup action in the Sportsground, Connacht must come back down to earth and return to Guinness Pro 12 action.

Connacht and Creggs lose valuable friend - Joe Daly

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

Connacht Rugby and the community of Creggs lost valued friend Dr Joe Daly who passed away recently after a long illness.

Tribal Leader League's December Showdown

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Top tips for Game Week 17
It is December which means the games are coming thick and fast in the Premier League and more importantly, there is plenty of Fantasy Football points up for grabs as managers battle it out to move to the summit of the Galway Advertiser Tribal Leader League in association with St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union.

Moycullen Basketball prepare for hectic festive fare

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

SSE Airtricity Moycullen will seek more Christmas cheer on Saturday when they travel to Dublin for their Superleague basketball clash with UCD Marian at UCD (7pm).

United building on and off the field

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Galway United continues to build for the new season under manager Shane Keegan, with Gavan Holohan being the latest to move to Eamonn Deacy Park.

Battle bruised Connacht will improve as Wasps arrive, says Lam

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Connacht may not be in the best physical shape ahead of Saturday's battle with Wasps, but coach Pat Lam is hoping mental strength and the home venue will help his side win this vital Champions Cup fixture.

Connacht women host Ulster

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

The final Women's Interprovincial between Connacht and Ulster takes place this Saturday at Corinthian Park (10am).

Connacht are still in contention to win the series, but need a victory, having lost away to defending champions Munster last weekend by 12-8.

Joyce performs strongly on debut

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

NUI Galway athlete Aisling Joyce made her debut for Ireland at the European Cross Country Championships in Sardinia, Italy on Sunday.

Outgoing chairman slams betting culture in GAA

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Gambling is a crisis issue within the GAA and Galway, according to outgoing Galway county chairman Noel Treacy.

Pat Kearney ready to push changes

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Pat Kearney will succeed Noel Treacy as Galway county board chairman for 2017 after emerging victorious by one vote - 127 to 126 - in a nail-biting contest with Oughterard's Kevin Clancy last Monday night at the county board convention.

No joy for Medtronic in interfirms Connacht final

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Medtronic failed in their quest for four-in-a-row Connacht titles when they were defeated by Mayo Teachers 2-12 to 2-10 in the final played in the Connacht Centre Of Excellence during the week.

An understrength Medtronic side were outplayed for large portions of the match, but with a bit more accuracy they may have forced extra time with their late rally.

Connacht ready for Wasps, but not Lam's departure

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

It has been a dramatic week for Connacht. Amid the shock news that coach Pat Lam is departing at the end of the season for pastures new, Connacht must also try to concentrate their minds on the more immediate task of a significant European Champions Cup fixture in England.

Annaghdown ladies crowned All-Ireland football champions

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The Annaghdown ladies did themselves, their families, and their club proud on Sunday afternoon in Parnell Park when they won the All-Ireland Intermediate club football title in style.

Galway ready to strike at cross country championships

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Galway senior county and city teams will compete in the fastest cross country race on the calendar, the National Novice championships.

Moycullen Basketball hope for a Christmas cracker Sunday

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

SSE Airtricty Moycullen Basketball will be hoping to celebrate the Christmas with a fourth Superleague win when they host Radisson BLU UL Eagles on Sunday in the Jes (2pm).

Keegan adds Grace to United squad

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Galway United continue to add to their playing squad next season with the signing of Lee Grace from Wexford Youths.

Disappointing end for Galway WFC

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

It was not the finish Galway Women’s FC had hoped when they headed to Dublin to face UCD Waves in Jackson Park in Sunday's Continental Tyres League.

Last year's loss to visitors Treviso still fresh in Connacht's mind

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

Deserved winners of the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Team of the Year award this week, Connacht will want to continue their improving form when they host Italian side Treviso on Saturday (3pm).