Calasanctius College capture Junior Cup title in thrilling decider

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Calasanctius College, Oranmore 2 (Aaron Connolly (6), Ronan Manning (78)

Golden run continues for Oranmore judo coach

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Oranmore’s Competitions Coach, Richard Murphy, took the Gold medal in the Northern Ireland Open 2016 Judo contest on April 9/10. He won all his fights by ippon(a perfect throw for a perfect score), beating British Open Champion Robert Morrow (in picture on right) to the top spot in Derry recently.

Galway face Limerick in camogie league semi-final

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

The Galway camogie ladies head to St Brendan’s Park in Birr on Saturday to take on Limerick in the Irish Daily Star division one National League semi-final (4pm).

Galway, under the new management team this season of Ollie Bergin (Kinvara), Joan Poland (Eyrecourt), Francis Larkin (Killimor) and David Forde (Clarinbridge), are enjoying a good run of form with five wins on the trot in the league and they will be expected by many pundits to be too strong for the Treaty women on Saturday too.

Ladies miss out on league semi-finals

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Galway achieved an encouraging seven-point win over Dublin in Parnell Park, but it was not enough to book a place in this season's division one semi-finals of the National Football League.

Connacht lose epic battle in the Alps

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Connacht and Grenoble produced an epic European Challenge Cup quarter-final that beguiled and bedazzled the 14,876 fans at Stade des Alpes.

But at the end of a pulsating 80 minutes, Bernard Jackman's side prevailed by a single point, 33-32, and the former Connacht and Leinster hooker apologised for the victory.

Browne confident Connacht’s style will reap rewards

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Connacht's exciting brand of rugby may be earning plaudits, but it is not enough, says second-row Andrew Browne.

Athenry AC hosts evening with Irish athletic legends

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

With the Olympics Games in Rio only months away, Galway sports fans will have the chance to spend an entertaining evening in the company of two of the legendary figures of Irish athletics.

Connacht claim squash interpo crown

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Connacht have been crowned senior men's interprovincial squash winners for the second time in the history of the annual championship.

Represented by Brian Byrne (Claremorris), David Noone (Galway), Keith Moran (Sligo), Rory Gilligan (Galway), Kevin Davey (Sligo) and super sub Niall Brennan (Galway), Connacht came through their toughest test at the start when they prevailed by 3-2 over a Leinster team with a strong mix of talented youth and experience.

United need to be at their best against impressive Cork

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

fter an encouraging fourth league win, Galway United manager Tommy Dunne says tomorrow’s SSE Airtricity League premier division clash "will be a real test" against Cork City at Eamonn Deacy Park (7.45pm).

Vinny Faherty pounced to net his fourth goal of the campaign when United shrugged off Finn Harps’ spirited resistance at the Dyke Road last Friday. Kevin Devaney’s excellent assist was bundled home by in-form striker Faherty, who continues to impress for the Tribesmen.

Champions Cup beckons for Connacht with one more win

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Win on Saturday, and Connacht will achieve their seasonal ambition to qualify for next season's Champions Cup.

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.

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