The Masters - 2016

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

The golfing world will come to a standstill today and for the next four days as the 80th edition of the Masters swings into action down the fairways and onto the greens of the famous Augusta National, as the field drive, swing and chip their way in the hope of donning the green jacket on Sunday evening.

Galway Ladies can bounce back to keep semi-final hopes alive

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Galway Ladies face a crucial clash with Dublin in Parnell Park on Sunday with a division one league semi-final place still within reach.

Having been surprised by Cork last weeend, losing by 6-15 to 1-11, Galway need to review last weekend's failings and dust themselves down quickly ahead of Sunday's round six.

Vital win saves Corinthians

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

or the second week in succession, Corinthians secured an excellent win to ensure division 2A status next season.

In the relegation zone most of the season, Corinthians produced two winning performances to overtake Skerries in the Ulster Bank League.

Wegians in trouble after conceding late intercept try

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Galwegians hopes of staying in the top division suffered another major setback after conceding a late intercept try to Crowley Park visitors Terenure College on Saturday, losing by 10-14.

Footballers miss chance for promotion

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

The Galway footballers tried might and main on Sunday to beat Cavan in Breffni Park and win the opportunity to play division one football next season. However it was not to be as Terry Hyland’s team deservedly won by 1-16 to 1-12.

New city GAA club seeks players

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Galway’s newest GAA club, Gaeil na Gaillimhe, is seeking players for mens and women’s football teams this year.

All Ireland title for badminton

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Galway Badminton claimed an All Ireland title at The University of Limerick Sports Arena on Saturday. The Galway grade G team secured the title with wins over Munster's Kerry and Leinster's Meath, having come through the Connacht qualifiers beating Mayo. This team is made up of players from clubs across Galway, including Ardrahan, Ballygar, Claregalway, Furbo, the Galway Lawn Tennis Club in Salthill, and Oranmore.

Connemarathon

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

The Connemara International Marathon, one of the world’s most scenic events and its 15th year, takes place on Sunday with some 3,000 entrants. The event comprises half, full and ultra (39.3 mile) marathons. Participants will enjoy some of Ireland’s most beautiful scenery including the Twelve Pins mountain range, Killary Lough, Leenane, the Maam Turk Mountains, Lough Inagh Valley, and Ma’am.

Gold for Barrett in Europe

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Mary Barrett of Loughrea AC won gold in the Over 55 shot putt at the European Masters Indoor Championships in Ancona, Italy, and in doing set a new Irish age group record of 11.18m. Barrett also secured a fourth place finish in the five discipline pentathlon.

Moycullen duo on Ireland team

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Two Moycullen teenagers have been named in the Ireland U16 men's basketball squad for the European Championships. Mark Convery (The Jes) and Paul Kelly (St Mary’s) have made the final squad of 12 for the FIBA U16 competition in Sofia in August.

Dunne looks to the positives ahead of Harps' visit

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Manager Tommy Dunne insists "a tough game" awaits Galway United in tomorrow's SSE Airrticity League premier division clash against Finn Harps at Eamonn Deacy Park (7.45pm).

Confident Connacht have a "real chance" in France

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

The only province without a trophy, Connacht truly believe this could be their year. As they head to France to face Grenoble in Saturday's European Challenge Cup quarter-finals (8pm), all Irish eyes are focused on Pat Lam's blossoming side.

Confident Connacht have a "real chance" in France

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

The only province without a trophy, Connacht truly believe this could be their year. As they head to France to face Grenoble in Saturday's European Challenge Cup quarter-finals (8pm), all Irish eyes are focused on Pat Lam's blossoming side.

Destiny in Connacht’s own hands, says captain Muldoon

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Connacht captain John Muldoon, the only current player to have enjoyed success over Saturday's European Challenge Cup opponents Grenoble, says Connacht have never been in a better place to grab success.

"It's great to be involved in a knock-out competition. When you get here, it's a one-off game, a one-off opportunity, and with the carrot of a semi-final dangling inf font of us, we are really looking forward to it.

Connacht's victory celebrations cut short as Ulster test looms

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

What a week for Connacht Rugby. Top of the league with four Pro 12 games remaining, Connacht have had precious little time to celebrate a momentous victory over Leinster as they head to Belfast to face Ulster tomorrow evening.

Dunne wants United to be 'strong and resolute' against Rovers

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

ncouraged by a "reasonably good start" to the SSE Airtricity League premier division, Tommy Dunne's improving Galway United outfit face a demanding assignment away to Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium tomorrow (8pm).

Waves hit Galway women

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Galway Women’s FC crashed to a second 3-0 defeat in four days when UCD Waves visited Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday night.

Corinthians stun league leaders

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Corinthians secured a valuable 21-10 Ulster Bank League win over a top-of-the-table Banbridge on Saturday afternoon in Cloonacauneen Park.

Fallon fastest in Loughrea 5k

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Many of Galway's top athletes were on show in the Loughrea AC hosted Easter Monday 5km.

Hurlers face Rebels in relegation play-off

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Galway senior hurlers take on Kieran Kingston's Cork this Sunday (3.45pm) at Pearse Stadium in a game to decide which team will stay in division 1A for 2017 or be demoted to division 1B.

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