Gort Ard Soccer Fives

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Eighteen teams contested this year's Gort Ard Soccer Fives in Salthill, which has been held for the last nine years for primary school children.

Galway set up another meeting with Kilkenny

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Galway hurlers will once again face Kilkenny when the two meet in the Leinster hurling final on Sunday week (July 3) in Croke Park.

Galway saw off Offaly by 2-19 to 2-9 in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise, on Sunday, having been behind at the break by a point.

Galway footballers did the business in McHale Park

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

There was a genuinely eerie feeling at McHale Park last Saturday evening around 8.30pm. Galway had just beaten the home side by 1-12 to 0-12 and large numbers of Mayo supporters just sat in the stand numbed and perplexed by what had happened.

Looking at the Euros in a different light

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Some say that football is a language spoken universally, and while that may be true, perspective and region can have a massive influence on your view(s) of the game. I live over in America, however, my parents grew up here and are completely Irish like everyone else in my family line. I have spent an extreme amount of time in Ireland; becoming adapted to the culture and social normalities, and in my head, those principles have significantly helped shape me into the man I am today. Because of those reasons, despite what my accent might imply, I do consider myself Irish. Before coming back for the summer, I briefly experienced the European Championship (Euros) and the affect it had on American society; as a result, I can now compare America's participation against the Irish's stupendous level.

“What we have won is a bit of pride back”- Walsh

Sun, Jun 19, 2016

He was one of the finest midfielders of his generation, a Galway man through and through and when he stepped out from a bouncing Galway dressing room in MacHale Park on Saturday night, Kevin Walsh had a contented and deserved smile on his face.

Tribesmen stand tall in Castlebar

Sat, Jun 18, 2016

Mayo’s reign in Connacht was always going to come to an end at some stage, on a drizzly and grey night in Castlebar the maroon and white invaders from south of border, stared them down and stood tall at the end of the battle. When the final whistle went, the Galway faithful celebrated their 39th championship win over their old rivals with as much gusto and glee as if they had just claimed the All Ireland title.

What must Galway do to stop Mayo?

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

Galway have not beaten Mayo since July 13, 2008 in championship football.

Hurlers target Leinster final spot

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

Galway hurling manager Micheál Donoghue does not do hyperbole.

The Clarinbridge man has been around hurling all his life and he knows the only real place for any team to do its talking is inside the white lines, during the 70 minutes that matter, on any given Sunday.

Tribesmen dig deep to sink Sharks

Thu, Jun 16, 2016

Galway's rugby league team, the Tribesmen, entertain old foes The Cork Bulls on Saturday at the Claddagh (3pm) looking to continue their winning form and qualification for an All Ireland semi final place.

Having already beaten the Cork side away this season, the Tribesmen are keen to continue their winning ways after a 30-26 win over the newly-formed Athy Sharks at South Park last weekend.

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.

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.

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.

Candystripes' midfielder Conor McCormack was sent off in the 28th minute, but United squandered a string of decent chances ensuring Derry left the west armed with a point.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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