Hurlers face Rebels in relegation play-off

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Galway senior hurlers take on Kieran Kingston's Cork this Sunday (3.45pm) at Pearse Stadium in a game to decide which team will stay in division 1A for 2017 or be demoted to division 1B.

Footballers must beat Cavan for promotion to division one

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Galway footballers will head to Kingspan Breffni Park this Sunday for a 2pm throw-in knowing exactly what is required of them.

No joy for Safety Direct in All Ireland final

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Safety Direct failed in their quest for All Ireland honours when they went down by 0-20 to 0-12 to a strong Suir Engineering team in the All Ireland junior hurling final in the O’Loughlin’s GAA grounds in Kilkenny on Saturday.

It was a brave challenge from Safety Direct in the first season in interfirms hurling. Overcoming a slow start, Safety built up a five-point lead, but Suir finished the half the stronger and pulled away in the final 10 minutes.

Connacht 'buzzing' ahead of top-of-table-clash with Leinster

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

An interprovincial that is also top of the table - it does not come much bigger or better for Connacht Rugby.

O'Halloran relishes licence to attack

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Ask Connacht fullback Tiernan O'Halloran if, at the start of the season, he would have expected to be facing Leinster on Saturday in a top-of-the-table Pro 12 clash, and the answer is a no brainer.

Dunne wants more from United as Bohs head west

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Crucial Galway United SSE Airtricity League contests are arriving 'thick and fast', according to manager Tommy Dunne, who is hopeful the Tribesmen can deliver when Bohemians visit Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday afternoon (2pm).

With seven points accumulated from the opening four fixtures, Dunne is reasonably content with United's start to the campaign, which also included a comfortable 3-1 EA Sports Cup first round win over the Mayo League on Monday.

United face demanding trip to the Brandywell after Sligo draw

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Encouraged by an unbeaten three-match run, Galway United make the long trek to the Brandywell tomorrow for another important SSE Airtricity League premier division encounter against Derry City.

Oughterard boxer Kieran Molloy takes gold in Russia

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Oughterard Boxing Club's Kieran Molloy has taken another huge leap in his career this week.

South African 'scoring machine' to boost Connacht

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Connacht's first major new signing for next season, South African Marnitz Boshoff, is set to strengthen Pat Lam's options in the pivotal outhalf position.

The 27-year-old joins from the Johannesburg-based Lions on a two-year deal and could be at the Sportsground for pre-season training if released from his current contract.

Huish headlines Black Dragon Club’s celebratory fight night

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club will mark its 20th anniversary with an international fight night in the Clayton Hotel on Saturday.

Breathnach throws another personal best

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Sean Breathnach competed for Ireland at the European Throws Cup in Arad, Romania on Sunday.

Galway WFC look to extend lead over Shels

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Galway Women’s FC are looking to protect their lead at the top of the Continental Tyres WNL when they head to Dublin to take on Shelbourne in Morton Stadium on Saturday (7pm).

Manager Don O'Riordan is expecting a tight game against the Dublin outfit, which with a game in hand and unbeaten, is close on Galway's tail in second place.

Footballers salvage important draw with late goal

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

The Galway senior footballers came back from a seemingly impossible position at the Athletic Grounds on Sunday afternoon to salvage what could be very important league point when recording a 1-15 to 1-15 draw with Kieran McGeeney's Armagh.

Claregalway's Danny Cummins was the player who scored the all-important goal in the seventh minute of injury time after Galway had trailed by 1-15 to 0-10 after 58 minutes.

Galway must beat Waterford and hope Cork also win

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

The Galway hurlers head to Walsh Park in Waterford this Sunday (2pm) knowing they must, at the very least, win to avoid a relegation play-off with an improving Cork outfit to see who will play in division 1B next season.

Footballers head to Portugal for training camp

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

The Galway senior football squad headed to Portugal on Tuesday morning for a five-day training camp.

Galway Camogie unbeaten

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Galway will be looking to continue their great start in defence of the Irish Daily Star National League title when they head to Wexford on Sunday.

Jes win Connacht Schools Rugby Cup —

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Colaiste Iognaid, the Jes, 16
St Joseph's Garbally College 15

St Joseph's Garbally College 15

Sullivan sets a standard for buoyant United

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

Encouraged by a smashing opening night success, Galway United will be hoping to deliver a similarly industrious display when hosting Bray Wanderers in the SSE Airtricity League premier division at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening, 7.45pm

Wegians in trouble

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

Galwegians suffered a serious dent to their hopes of avoiding relegation when losing to Old Belvedere by 32-24 in Saturday's Ulster Bank League division 1A clash at Crowley Park

Corinthians claim valuable win

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

orinthians secured a fine win against Malone in Cloonacauneen Park to keep their hopes of retaining their division 2A status for another season.

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