Maigh Cuilinn eye bounce-back win against Malahide after cup thriller
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Maigh Cuilinn face a key challenge this Saturday as they look to regroup from a dramatic overtime loss in the National Cup and refocus on their league campaign, hosting Malahide at the University of Galway Sports Arena (7:30 pm tip-off).
The team will look to steady the ship after last weekend’s heartbreaking 97-95 defeat to the Portlaoise Panthers in a first-round Cup exit that underscored their fighting spirit but also laid bare defensive vulnerabilities.
Read more ...Connacht's Aki nominated for Rugby Writer's Player of the Year award
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
Bundee Aki has been shortlisted alongside Ireland teammates Jack Crowley, Caelan Doris, Joe McCarthy, and Jamison Gibson-Park as nominees for 2024 Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Men’s XV Player of the Year Award.
Read more ...Win €10k with St James' GAA
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
St James' GAA are hosting a fundraiser where a potential €10,000 could be won.
Read more ...Intriguing off-season ahead as Caulfield prepares for United 2025
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
The curtain had barely closed on Galway United’s successful season back in the top flight before John Caulfield was in front of United fans to take their questions last Sunday night.
He came bearing gifts, confirming that Brendan Clarke and Patrick Hickey had signed on for 2025. Both surely had suitors elsewhere. Clarke’s superlative form, at the ripe old age of 39, earned him a spot in the Team of the Year, as voted by the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland.
Read more ...Cappy go in hunt of first title in intriguing decider
Thu, Nov 07, 2024
After dethroning the All-Ireland champions in an epic semi-final, Cappataggle go on the hunt for a first ever Galway senior hurling title when they take on a strong Loughrea side in Kenny Park, Athenry on Sunday afternoon (throw-in: 145pm).
Years of semi-final anguish was swept away when Cappataggle held on for a 1-15 to 0-15 victory over St. Thomas’ to claim a place in the senior final for the first time in the club’s history. They had a late let-off when a thundering strike by Eanna Burke rattled a post seconds before the final whistle was blown, but few could deny Cappataggle, who lost four consecutive semi-finals from 2017 to 2020, their moment in the sun.
Read more ...Senior football the prize for Caltra or St. Michael's this weekend
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Intermediate
This Saturday, Caltra will face St. Michael’s in the intermediate football final. St. Michael’s are looking for an immediate return to senior level and their dismantling of Oranmore/Maree in their semi-final has installed them as clear favourites against a side that have won all of their games so far this year.
Wait for European football goes on for United after thrilling season
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
There was plenty to take from a fantastically fought Connacht Derby last Friday night. Unfortunately, the most tangible impact of a fantastic game of football was that the wait for European football in Galway will now go on for at least 35 years.
Read more ...12th Annual Galway Masters Basketball Tournament supports Galway’s Mountain Rescue Team
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
The Galway Masters Basketball Association is gearing up for another action-packed weekend as it prepares to host the 12th Galway Masters International Tournament. This year's tournament, which takes place from Friday November 1 to Sunday November 3, promises to be a spectacle of sportsmanship, competition, and giving back to the community.
Read more ...Prendergast pens Connacht contract extension
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Connacht Rugby captain Cian Prendergast has extended his contract with the club for another three years.
Read more ...Gold for Galway fighters at World Championships
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Black Dragon Kickboxers Evelyn Coffey from Rahoon and Corey O’Malley from College Road won gold at the recent Unified World Championships in Tuscany.
Read more ...Maigh Cuilinn set for National Cup showdown in Leitir Móir against undefeated Portlaoise Panthers
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Connemara basketball fans are in for a treat this weekend as Maigh Cuilinn prepares to host their opening National Cup game in Spórtlann Mhichael Mhóir, Leitir Móir, against the formidable Portlaoise Panthers. Tip-off is set for this Saturday at 7pm.
Read more ...Connacht deliver bonus-point win to maintain momentum
Sat, Oct 26, 2024
Connacht produced the necessary five-try bonus-point victory against visitors Dragons to Dexcom Stadium to propel them into the top eight of the BKT URC championship.
It was not the showpiece Connacht supporters might have expected against the lowly Welsh visitors, but in the end they delivered the required win to maintain their push up the table.
Read more ...Mack should be back to help slay Dragons
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
Connacht are on “red alert” for the upcoming visit of the Dragons to Dexcom Stadium on Saturday evening (7.35pm).
Read more ...Dexcom Stadium - a beacon for rugby and regional development
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
The construction of the new Dexcom Stadium is at the heart of Connacht Rugby’s new five-year plan.
Read more ...Galway Athletics weekly roundup
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
University of Galway Athletics Club achieved an historic overall team win at the IUAA Intervarsity Cross Country Championships, held at the UCC Sports Grounds in Cork on Saturday last.
Read more ...Anticipation building ahead of defining weekend for Galway club football
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
A big weekend in Galway club football kicks off on Saturday with the two intermediate semi-finals and concludes with the eagerly anticipated senior championship final on Sunday.
Read more ...Derby day still could prove pivotal for Tribesmen
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
It might not have the billing some would have hoped for, even up to a week ago, but there is plenty of spice surrounding the Connacht Derby tomorrow night.
Read more ...University of Galway hosting the U20 Conroy Cup InterVarsities
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
University of Galway is hosting the Under 20 Conroy Cup InterVarsities in Dangan on Saturday, October 26 from 12 noon to 5pm.
The competition is split into two groups: Conroy and Coughlan/Kelly Freshers. The competition is blitz format. Each team in their respective groups will play each other once in a ten-minute-a-half game. Two pitches will be used simultaneously - Pitch A is beside the river, and Pitch B is beside the pavilion.
Read more ...Connacht suffer another interprovincial defeat
Sat, Oct 19, 2024
Connacht 12
Leinster 33
Leinster 33
Read more ...Connacht need to ‘fire shots’ against Leinster
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Always one of the most highly anticipated contests, it is Connacht v Leinster on Saturday night when Leo Cullen’s side, traditionally packed with internationals, arrives in Galway for the third seasonal interprovincial clash which takes place at Dexcom Stadium (7.35pm).
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