O'Connor prevails in cross country battle

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Brian O'Connor of Galway City Harriers won the county senior cross country title for the first time in Tuam on Sunday.

St Thomas and Gort to meet in hurling final

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Former All-Ireland club champions St Thomas proved too strong for Loughrea on Sunday in their county senior semi-final at Kenny Park.

With county star Conor Cooney in good scoring form, notching 0-8, John Burke’s charges always looked good value for their 1-15 to 1-10 win.

Moycullen to face Killester with confidence

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Moycullen face a tricky assignment in Dublin on Saturday (3pm) when they meet a Killester side that has suffered two defeats at the start of this season's basketball SuperLeague.

Titans off to a flyer

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Galway city Titans enjoyed a winning start to the men's National League division one basketball campaign, defeating Sligo All Stars with an impressive 86-76 display.

Keegan and Mayo getting under the Dubs' skin

Fri, Sep 30, 2016

The mind games are well under way with some former Dublin players and mentors trying to get into the head of referee Maurice Deegan in relation to Lee Keegan. It is farcical to say the least as they portray Keegan's sparring partner Diarmuid Connolly with a halo. Keegan is a born winner who plays on the edge with an impeccable disciplinary record. The only red card he received was against Kerry two years ago in the semi-final draw which of course was rescinded, enough said. Mind your own house.

Dunne looking for fiery league finish with Finn Harps first up

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Following two successive defeats, Galway United host Finn Harps at Eamonn Deacy Park in the SSE Airtricity League premier division on Saturday evening (7pm).

Galway women look ahead to midweek tussle

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Galway Women's FC can move up the Continential Tyres Women's National League table if they take the points from Kilkenny United in Eamonn Deacy Park on Wednesday October 5 at 7pm.

Salthill/Knocknacarra seal county semi-final with late rally

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Salthill/Knocknacarra, who defeated Caherlistrane last weekend by 2-7 to 1-5, will take on Cortoon Shamrocks in the last four following last Sunday's draw in Tuam Stdium.

Managers get the nod

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

The Galway County Board announced earlier this week that both senior hurling manager Micheal Donoghue and senior football manager Kevin Walsh have been ratified for a new three year term from 2017-2019.

County hurling championship hots up on Sunday

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

All roads lead to Kenny Park on Sunday afternoon for two captivating county senior hurling semi-finals.

New-look Moycullen to open new home season

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

SSE Airtricity Moycullen, having enjoyed a winning start to the rebranded Basketball Ireland SuperLeague, will host their first home game on Saturday in the Kingfisher (7pm).

After a strong opening win over KUBS by 89-73, Moycullen will be looking to repeat their solid play against visitors DCU Saints this weekend.

Fallon in top form

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Jamie Fallon of Craughwell AC was the clear winner of the senior men’s 6k at Castlegar AC's open cross country races on Saturday.

Wegians off the mark with bonus point win

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Galwegians followed up an opening season loss with a bonus point 31-14 victory at home to UCC on Saturday in their Ulster Bank All-Ireland League division 1B campaign.

Connacht's Nathan White forced to retire

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Connacht have lost influential prop Nathan White, who has been forced to retire following a concussion injury in March.

Pressure mounts on Connacht to show their champions class

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

A winning performance is "not far off" promises coach Pat Lam as Connacht come under increasing pressure to get their first points in this season's PRO 12 when Edinburgh visit the Sportsground on Friday (7.35pm).

After an improved performance, but ultimately a disappointing defeat to the Scarlets at Parc Y Scarlets at the weekend, Lam says his faith in the team, despite three defeats on the trot, is unshakeable.

Galway minors lose final to the Kingdom

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

The Galway minor footballers battled bravely against a highly-rated Kerry in Sunday's All-Ireland final in Croke Park, and although they lost by 3-7 to 0-9, they were a good bit closer to the Munster champions for the first 50 minutes.

Win over Bohs encourages United to aim higher

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Tommy Dunne’s Galway United travel with renewed confidence to Tallaght Stadium tomorrow for a clash against Shamrock Rovers.

Connacht welcome squad boost ahead of Scarlets contest

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Connacht have been boosted ahead of their visit to Wales on Saturday for a crunch clash with a Scarlets side also desperate for points.

Ireland lock Quinn Roux is available following a hip injury, while openside flanker Jake Heenan has recovered from hand surgery after Connacht's pre-season fixture against Montpellier.

Galwegians look to bounce back against UCC

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Galwegians suffered a disappointing 18-13 loss to their Ulster Bank All-Ireland League division 1B campaign, losing t newly-promoted Naas who rallied with two late penalties to seal victory at Forenaughts on Saturday.

Walsh wins Craughwell 5k

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Fergal Walsh of Athenry AC was the winner of the Craughwell AC 5km in aid of the club's new facility development.

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