Moycullen's Mulkerrins is now an Aussie champion

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

The All-Ireland senior Wall Ball (One Wall) Champion had it all to do in Melbourne. First he survived a tie-break against Sydney's Dylan King in the quarters before clawing back a 17-20 deficit in the semi-final to win 21-20, 21-4, and book his place in the final. Here he faced New York's Ed Dotsenko which the Galway and Moycullen man won 21-17, 21-8.

Mystics overcome Brunell with ease

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

NUIG Mystics bagged their second win of their first season in the Superleague on Saturday over Brunell by 74-60 in the Kingfisher.

Corofin aiming for a fourth consecutive senior title

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

The Galway senior football championship final this Sunday at Pearse Stadium (3.30pm) sees hot favourites Corofin take on 2012 champions Salthill-Knocknacarra.

Craughwell youngsters claim Connacht title

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Craughwell NS senior boys made history on Saturday when winning the Connacht Primary Schools Cross Country title for the first time at Sligo IT.

United keen to finish final home game with a flourish

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Galway United’s last home game in the SSE Airtricity League premier division in 2016 is tomorrow’s clash with Longford Town at Eamonn Deacy Park, kick off 7.45pm.

It starts a busy 24 hours for the club with Johnny Glynn’s U19 side also competing the SSE Airtricity League U19 decider versus UCD in Belfield on Saturday, kick off 5pm.

St Thomas too strong for Gort and worthy county champions

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Winning a first county title is wonderful, but, the second can be even sweeter as the moniker of a "one-in-a-row" team is gone forever.

Connacht savour winning Champions Cup start

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Connacht are expecting one hell of a fight in Parma on Saturday against a Zebre side gunning for a first Champions Cup victory.

St Anthony's & Claddagh Credit Union weekly scouting report

Fri, Oct 14, 2016

It's time for the St Anthony's & Claddagh Credit Union weekly scouting report - the best financial brains in the organisation are putting

Champions Cup returns to Galway as Connacht take on Toulouse

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Bona fide Champions Cup team Connacht will face four-times European champions Toulouse on Saturday (5.30pm) to open their 2016/17 European campaign.

Fijian flanker joins Connacht

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Fijian flanker Naulia Dawai has signed for Connacht on a two-year deal.

Currently playing for NPC side Otago in New Zealand, Dawai's form was rewarded with an international call-up to his native Fiji for three tests this season.

Majestic Mystics secure Super League win

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Newly-promoted NUIG Mystics secured their first women’s Super League win in a nailbiter against Meteors at the weekend.

The young NUIG Mystics laid down a marker when they overcame the much-fancied Meteors side 67-59 in NUIG Kingfisher in round two of the Basketball Ireland Women’s Super League.

Corofin storm into another final

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

The Corofin senior footballers made no mistake in Tuam Stadium on Sunday when they were far too strong for a gallant Mountbellew-Moylough outfit, winning by 3-13 to 1-11.

Galwegians forced to make do with bonus point

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Galwegians produced a gutsy performance only to come up short against high-flying division 1B league leaders UL Bohemians at Crowley Park on Saturday.

Bohs edged the contest by 27-24 against Brian McClearn’s depleted Wegian squad side that had been given little chance coming into this game.

Salthill-Knocknacarra far too strong for disappointing Shamrocks outfit

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

orthy 1-11 to 0-8 winners over a disappointing and lacklustre Cortoon Shamrocks in Sunday's county senior semi-final at Tuam Stadium.

St Thomas gunning for a second senior hurling title on Sunday

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

All roads lead to Pearse Stadium this Sunday for the eagerly anticipated county senior hurling final featuring Gort and St Thomas (3.30pm).

Both sides know what is required to win in three days. Gort were Galway senior champions in 2014 and 2011, while St Thomas collected their first and only senior title four years ago in 2012.

United must remain positive after Cork thrashing

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Galway United will be hoping to produce a much improved performance in Friday's SSE Airtricity League premier division clash against Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park.

Unbeaten Ulster to test Connacht’s improving form

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Connacht will need to take another step up in their Pro 12 title defence when they host unbeaten Ulster at the Galway Sportsground tomorrow evening (7.35pm).

Last weekend's 28-15 win over Edinburgh was not only their first after three defeats, but, importantly, it represented a real glimpse of the rugby the title holders produced last season. And coach Pat Lam will demand more again tomorrow when they face league leaders Ulster.

Cortoon will take advantage if Salthill fail to spark

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

The county senior football semi-finals are down for decision this Sunday at Tuam Stadium in what promises to be an exciting double-header.

United ready for title-chasers Cork

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Galway United host premier division title chasers Cork City at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday evening, kick off 7pm.

Galway fighter takes on world champ for Irish crown

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Galway's Irish K-1 champion and 2015 World K-1 gold medallist, Cian McCormack, will feature in the main kickboxing event at the Clayton Hotel on Sunday.

The Kinvara fighter from the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym will take on WAKO world tournament kickboxing champion Niall Carroll from Kildare for the IKF All Ireland light welterweight kickboxing crown.

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