Ulster deny Connacht in festive fare
Sun, Dec 29, 2024
Linley MacKenzie
Connacht 7
Connacht 7
Read more ...The year that was in Galway sport
Thu, Dec 26, 2024
GAA heroics
We were greatly saddened to lose that incredible exponent of football, the talented Noel Tierney (83) on November 11. But we enjoyed the coming together of two football heroes at his tribute party. We can only imagine the celebrations that surrounded Noel Tierney, for so long the only Galway 'Footballer of the Year'.
The year that was in Galway sport
Mon, Dec 23, 2024
GAA heroics
We were greatly saddened to lose that incredible exponent of football, the talented Noel Tierney (83) on November 11. But we enjoyed the coming together of two football heroes at his tribute party. We can only imagine the celebrations that surrounded Noel Tierney, for so long the only Galway 'Footballer of the Year'.
Galway locations for GOAL Mile fundraiser named
Mon, Dec 23, 2024
Three Galway locations have been named for the GOAL Mile fundraiser which takes place in various villages, towns, and cities across Ireland through Christmas and on New Year's.
The event sees thousands of people run or walk a mile to raise funds for GOAL.
Read more ...Connacht’s second-half comeback falls just short
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
Leinster 20
Connacht 12
Connacht 12
Read more ...Connacht in fine fettle with European win and Bundee’s signature
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
The official announcement of Bundee Aki’s extended contract for another year is the ideal Christmas bonus for Connacht as Leinster roll into Galway for their annual festive URC meeting.
Read more ...Kilkerrin-Clonberne’s heroic four-in-a-row dream realised
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Kilkerrin-Clonberne 0-13 Kilmacud Crokes 0-9
Kilkerrin-Clonberne were crowned senior All-Ireland champions for the fourth successive time as they defeated Kilmacud Crokes by four points at Croke Park.
Bundee Aki commits future to Connacht Rugby
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Bundee Aki has put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension to keep himself at Connacht Rugby until the end of the 2025/26 season.
Read more ...Maigh Cuilinn gear up for crucial playoff clash with Limerick Sport Eagles
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Maigh Cuilinn head to the University of Limerick Sports Arena this Saturday, December 21 for a high-stakes Basketball Ireland National League clash against Limerick Sport Eagles in a 7pm tip-off.
With both teams tied for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Southern Conference, this game carries massive postseason implications. A win would serve as the perfect Christmas present for head coach Paul O’Brien ahead of a massive festive clash at home for Maigh Cuilinn the following week against the other Limerick club, undefeated Limerick Celtics on December 28 at University of Galway Sports Arena with tip-off at 7.30pm.
Read more ...Bumper festive period of road racing in Galway
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
A busy Christmas period of racing across Galway lies ahead as the winter road racing season kicks off soon.
Read more ...Sarsfields crowned All-Ireland champions for a fourth time
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Sarsfields cruised to their fourth All-Ireland senior camogie title as they dispatched Truagh/Clonlara by 1-16 to 0-7 at Croke Park last Sunday.
Read more ...Annaghdown fight to the end in All-Ireland final defeat
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Lauren Dwyer of Bennekery/Tinryland shot 0-4 as the Carlow champions saw off former champions Annaghdown to claim their first All-Ireland title. Annaghdown reduced the deficit in the closing stages with four consecutive scores, three of which came from from Ciara Hegarty. But it wasn’t enough as Bennekery/Tinryland ran out six-point victors.
Read more ...Connacht take on Perpignan in next European challenge
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Connacht head to France to continue their European challenge after a solid opening home victory over Zebre last weekend.
Read more ...Tribesmen Rowing Club announces THOR event
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
The Tribesmen Head of the River (THOR) rowing time trial event will take place on the River Corrib during St Patrick's weekend in 2025.
Read more ...Maigh Cuilinn braced for tough test against Ulster University
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Maigh Cuilinn face one of their most intriguing challenges of the Basketball Ireland National League season this Saturday when they welcome Ulster University to the Cappagh Community Centre in Knocknacarra.
Both teams have settled impressively into the Men’s National League following their relegation from the Superleague last season, each amassing four wins from their opening games. Maigh Cuilinn will look to maintain their solid home form, while Ulster, under the stewardship of Spanish head coach Eduardo Macho, aim to keep their winning streak alive after a convincing victory over Dublin Lions on their last outing.
Read more ...More silverware for Raftery
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Galway rally driver, Aoife Raftery, won the inaugural Rosemary Smith Award at the Motorsport Ireland Awards last week.
Read more ...All-Ireland glory within reach for Galway clubs this weekend
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
The AIB All-Ireland Club Championships reach their conclusion this weekend as Galway's Kilkerrin-Clonberne and Annaghdown strive for glory in their respective finals at Croke Park.
Read more ...Galway Bohemians partake in first Irish-African soccer tournament
Thu, Dec 12, 2024
Galway Bohemians became the first Irish grassroots team to play in Africa when they participated in the first Irish-African soccer tournament in Morocco last month.
Read more ...Connacht produce bonus-point win to open European campaign
Sat, Dec 07, 2024
Connacht 43
Zebre Parma 12
Zebre Parma 12
Read more ...All roads lead to Croker in Kilkerrin-Clonberne's quest for four-in-a-row
Thu, Dec 05, 2024
Kilkerrin-Clonberne 2-11 Clann Éireann 1-9 (SFC All-Ireland semi-final)
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