New Ireland champ

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

Catherine Jennings from Riverside Estate in Galway city, who fights out of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing club, won the IKF Junior All Ireland lightweight kickboxing title on Saturday at a packed event in Limerick.

Garcia set to sign for United

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

Galway United manager Tommy Dunne says there will be "some movement" at the club during the SSE Airtricity League transfer window in July.

Dunne has confirmed midfielder Eric Foley will be released by the club, while Jose Garcia, who has impressed for Salthill Devon, is expected to sign soon.

Lam brings Elwood into reshuffled coaching team, as Bell departs

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Connacht's Eric Elwood and former player Conor McPhillips will have new roles in Pat Lam's coaching team next season.

Elwood will take over as kicking coach on an advisory basis, along side his current role as domestic games manager, while McPhillips, moves from an assistant attack coach to backs coach following the departure of Kiwi Andre Bell to his homeland.

Bish wins All Ireland relay after 40 years

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Forty years after St Joseph's ‘The Bish’ won the Lonergan Cup, the Galway school produced a storming finish to claim the title at this year's All Ireland Schools Track and Field Championships.

United welcome break after disappointing draw with Derry

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

alway United's SSE Airtricity League premier division clash against Derry City ended in bitter disappointment, despite dominating the majority of Friday's game.

Bidwell takes the win in final 5k series event

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Matt Bidwell of GCH made a winning first appearance at the final event in the 2016 Galway 5km series in Athenry on Tuesday.

Magpies look for first win in Southpark

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Galway's Aussie Rules team, the Magpies, are chasing their first win of the new season when they entertain two visiting sides on Saturday.

Two rounds of competitive football already have been played in the 2016 Irish Aussie Rules season, and Galway, with a blend of experience and youth, are confident they can get their first win on Saturday at Southpark.

Galway hurlers enjoy positive start to new season

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

The Galway hurlers will face Offaly in the Leinster semi-final on Sunday week (June 19) after their solid 3-27 to 0-19 victory over Westmeath at the weekend.

Parents and coaches need to cop on

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Answer this honestly. And no hiding here please.
Just look in the mirror - reflect calmly, and ask yourself this simple question.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Hurling Fixtures
Friday 10 June: Junior A Hurling Championship,At Craughwell, St Thomas v Turloughmore, 7.30pm, Ref: M Conway; At Turloughmore, Carnmore v Ballygar, 7.30pm, Ref: An Mooney; At Tynagh, Tommy Larkins v Loughrea, 7.30pm, Ref: J Rosney; At Ballinderreen, Castlegar v Liam Mellows, 7.30pm, Ref: P Sheehan. Junior B Hurling Championship, At Killimor, Killimor v Ahascragh/Fohenagh, 7.30pm, Ref: S Moran; At Castledaly, Craughwell v Oranmore-Maree, 7.30pm, Ref: J Larkin; At Castlegar, Moycullen v Ballinderreen, 7.30pm, Ref: P Mc Grath. Junior C Hurling Championship, At Ballinderreen, Ballinderreen v Rahoon-Newcastle, 7.30pm, Ref: J McDonagh; At Mullagh, Mullagh v Ardrahan, 7.30pm, Ref: Pr Murphy; At Cregg, Annaghdown v Meelick-Eyrecourt, 7.30pm, Ref: D Staunton; At Ballymacward, Pádraig Pearses v Athenry, 7.30pm, Ref: M Dolan.

The late Monsignor Horan would have approved

Sat, Jun 04, 2016

Some 14 hours before Galway produced a rapturous reception for Connacht Rugby, the squad landed into Knock Airport by charter to an unexpected welcome by some 2,000 fans.

Donoghue hopeful of a winning performance on Sunday

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Galway team manager Micheál Donoghue is expecting his team to produce a strong positive performance when they take on Westmeath in Mullingar this Sunday [3.30pm].

Can Mayo footballers learn from Connacht’s marvellous season?

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Last Tuesday night most of the teachers who are involved in Extra-Curricular activities during the school year at The Jes on Sea Road in Galway city where we teach, went out for a bite to eat and a few beverages in An Pucán just off Eyre Square.

United to welcome Candystripes

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Galway United host Derry City in an important SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow, kick off 7.45pm.

Connacht produce the creme de la creme to win Pro 12 final

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

It is a triumph that has produced the biggest shock wave in rugby this season.

Lam not resting on his laurels

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Connacht coach Pat Lam is already plotting new goals for his group of champions.

Connacht are the champions

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Connacht 20
Leinster 10

Emotions run high as Connacht celebrate

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Pat Lam - coach: "I knew it was going to be a challenge, a different style. I know people mentioned old dogs don't learn new tricks, that's wrong, I'm old too and I'm learning right through and I am excited about where I might be in five years' time."

John Muldoon - captain: "Irish teams and provinces have been so successful in the last decade or so, I have been jealous. I looked on in envy. I have been through some tough days in the past, but all of those who go onto that pitch, we know what got us here all year."

Joycey keeps the sunny side up

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Popular Connacht kit manager Martin Joyce is this week relaxing in the Italian sun with his family, with just a couple of suitcases to supervise.

What a day to be in Edinburgh, What a day to be a Connacht fan, What a win

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

By planes, trains and automobiles they came. Places like Belfast airport and Larne ferry port have probably never had it so good as thousands availed of the northern transport services as well known travel paths had been booked out earlier in the week. By hook and by crook Connacht's clan made it to Edinburgh and by God, the journey was worth it.

Wondering around the streets of the old town last Saturday, you could have mistaken Scotland's capital for Eyre Square or Grafton Street in Dublin, such was the number of the green and blue shirts basking in the delightful sunshine outside the many pubs and restaurants that Edinburgh has to offer. There was also a sizable sprinkling of red and white added to the mix as disappointed Ulster fans made the trip despite the play-off defeat the week prior; the Irish invasion was in full flow.

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