Injury time strike leaves United disappointed as they head north

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

An SSE Airtricity League premier division campaign that promised so much early on in the season is edging towards a worrying conclusion for Galway United, who make the long trek to the Brandywell on Friday for a clash against Derry City (7.45pm).

Last Saturday evening United suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Sligo Rovers, who finished strongly netting the winner in injury time courtesy of Achille Campion. Tommy Dunne’s team hit the front in the second half when Gary Shanahan scored, but Rovers’ Raffaele Cretaro equalised before Campion landed the late knockout blow.

Caherlistrane ease into county quarter-finals

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Last Sunday was a busy day of Gaelic football in many GAA houses in the county.

Champions Sarsfields to meet Gort in quarter-finals

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

The quarter-finals of the Salthill Hotel County Senior Hurling Championship took place on Tuesday evening and threw up four exciting fixtures.

Tuam Stars to face Corofin

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

The Senior football quarter-final championship draw and relegation draw was made on Sunday evening and it throws ups some exciting games with Corofin and Tuam Stars a game to look forward to.

The Senior football quarter-final championship draw and relegation draw was made on Sunday evening and it throws ups some exciting games with Corofin and Tuam Stars a game to look forward to. Senior

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Keith Fallon of GCH and Damien O'Boyle of Craughwell AC are commencing athletics scholarships in the USA this month.

Mayo Team training funds

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Team training funds: The Mayo Association Galway, in conjunction with Cairde Mhaigh Eo, is holding a fundraising event in the Galway Greyhound track on Friday September 9. The event has been authorised by the executive of the Mayo County Board and the funds raised will go towards the Mayo team training funds.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Football Fixtures
Fri 2 Sep: Intermediate Football Championship, At Tuam Stadium, Monivea-Abbey v Williamstown, 6.30pm Ref: N Dempsey. Junior C Football Championship North, At Milltown, Claregalway v Dunmore MacHales, 7pm Ref: P Kelly; At Glenamaddy, Glenamaddy v Corofin, 7pm, Ref: C Ward. Division 6 (West) League, At na Forbacha, Barna v An Spidéal, 7pm, Ref: F Kinneen

Fri 2 Sep: Intermediate Football Championship, At Tuam Stadium, Monivea-Abbey v Williamstown, 6.30pm Ref: N Dempsey. Junior C Football Championship North, At Milltown, Claregalway v Dunmore MacHales, 7pm Ref: P Kelly; At Glenamaddy, Glenamaddy v Corofin, 7pm, Ref: C Ward. Division 6 (West) League, At na Forbacha, Barna v An Spidéal, 7pm, Ref: F Kinneen

United need to get the mindset right ahead of Sligo showdown

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Tommy Dunne wants Galway United to be "more ruthless and clinical" in Saturday’s SSE Airtricity League premier division clash against Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds (7.45pm).

Moycullen medallists

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Moycullen U13 girls basketball team won bronze in the All Ireland Community Games finals in Athlone at the weekend.

Galway women star for Ireland

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Galway WFC players were part of a successful outing for the Republic of Ireland senior women’s side against Wales in Caerphilly, South Wales, which finished with an all-Galway WFC back four. Vaptain Méabh De Búrca, along with debutantes Shauna Fox, Chloe Moloney and Sadhbh Doyle, helped Ireland to a 2-1 victory with the aid of two late goals from Arsenal’s Katie McCabe.

Senior club football championship recommences this weekend

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The race for the Frank Fox Cup and the right to be considered the top football club in Galway recommences this weekend with two preliminary quarter-finals down for decision, and three round three games.

First up on Saturday in Pearse Stadium (5.45pm) in a preliminary quarter-final is Carraroe and Corofin.

Impressive minor footballers glide into All-Ireland final

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The Galway minor footballers, under the guidance of team manager Stephen Joyce and selectors Jason Taniane and Terence Morgan, produced a good performance Sunday in Croke Park on Sunday, defeating Donegal by 2-12 to 1-11 to qualify for the All-Ireland minor final for the first time in nine years.

Club hurling returns

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

After the disappointment of losing by a single point to Tipperary in the All-Ireland semi-final two weeks ago, it is back to the senior club championship for Galway hurling supporters this weekend, with four preliminary quarter-finals down for decision.

Duggan Park will host a double header on Saturday evening with Cappataggle taking on Mullagh (4pm), followed by Tommy Larkins and Padraig Pearses at 5.30.

Galway to face Waterford in All-Ireland U21 final

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The Galway U21s, under the guidance of former All-Ireland winning camogie manager Tony Ward, will face a strong, powerful, and heavily fancied Waterford on Saturday September 10 following their 0-21 to 0-19 win over Dublin in extra-time.

Breathnach powers to gold again

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Galway's Sean Breathnach was arguably the athlete at the National Masters track and field championships, dominating the throws M35 category as expected.

Touch Rugby recruiting

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Galway Touch Rugby is looking for new recruits ahead of the new season and the inaugural All-Ireland club championship.

Connacht raring to set the Pro 12 alight again

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Key Connacht players Bundee Aki, captain John Muldoon, and Tiernan O’Halloran launched the 2016/17 Connacht Rugby home jersey this week, in conjunction with new title sponsor and official retail partner Elverys Intersport, at the Galway Sportsground this week. Connacht will also wear a special gold sleeve patches produced for the first time for the champions. The season opens in the Sportsground on September 3 when Connacht host Glasgow Warriors who Connacht overcame in the last season’s semi-final.

Fantasy Football top tips for the week

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Week two of the Premier League is on the horizon and that means there are more points up for grabs for Fantasy Football managers and more importantly, positions to be gained in the Galway Advertiser Tribal Leader League sponsored by St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union.

Captain Connolly demands instant response after Richmond Park loss

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Galway United captain Ryan Connolly hopes the Tribesmen can deliver an improved performance when Bray Wanderers visit Eamonn Deacy Park for tomorrow’s SSE Airtricity League premier division clash.

Last Friday United suffered a "disappointing" defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park and Connolly, an influential figure for Tommy Dunne’s team, is demanding an instant response.

Galway hurlers went down battling

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Any time a team loses a big game by a solitary point, there is major disappointment for those involved, their management team, and for their supporters.

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