Injury crisis lifts as Connacht face league leaders

Thu, Jan 07, 2016

Finally some good news on the injury front for Connacht as they head into crunch Pro 12 and European fixtures this month.

Bright future for Connacht youngsters

Thu, Jan 07, 2016

While Connacht await Robbie Henshaw's contract decision for next season, which had been expected before Christmas, Lam is continuing to add to his squad - the latest being the promotion of centre Peter Robb and Galwegian flanker Sean O'Brien this week from the Academy.

"We now have five boys out of the Academy, year three, signed up - boys who have been with us right through pre-season. Robb has made massive progress and we are really pleased where he is at, and O'Brien has shown in his performances, like everyone knows, he has a big future - again a good local boy.

Casserly looking for top 20 finish

Thu, Jan 07, 2016

This weekend sees the opening cross country race of the season, the relaunched National Short Course Championships, which will feature several Galwegian athletes.

Some of the county's top cross country runners taking part include Kathryn Casserly of Castlegar, who will hope for a top 20 finish, along with a strong GCH ladies squad that includes Connacht champion Niamh Hennelly, Esther O'Flaherty, Maeve Brassil and Jean O'Connor. Cian Corcoran and Seamus Leddy will represent the GCH men over the 4km distance.

Galwegians pick up vital win to kick-start New Year

Thu, Jan 07, 2016

Galwegians enjoyed a perfect start to the New Year with a valuable 15-12 win over Young Munster in the Ulster Bank League division one.

Moycullen edged out in final quarter by league leaders

Thu, Jan 07, 2016

SSE Airtricity Moycullen ran league-leaders C & S UCC Demons close in their New Year's fixture at NUIG Kingfisher, but lost in the final quarter by 77-68.

Moycullen, still missing players through injury, opened the game firing, with Kyle Cunningham, Sean Candon and Dylan Cunningham finding their range from the three-point line, while Paul Freeman and Joseph Tummon converted inside, helping them into an eight-point lead. However Demons found their touch through American Lehmon Colbert who connected on a number of occasions to close the gap to 23-20 at the break.

Titans upset league leaders to kick-start the New Year

Thu, Jan 07, 2016

Galway's JML Titans pulled a real New Year's cracker in Dublin, overcoming Basketball Ireland's National League division one table-toppers Kubs.

Galway WFC look for revenge against Shelbourne

Thu, Jan 07, 2016

Galway WFC head to Dublin on a revenge mission after suffering their first league defeat to Shelbourne last weekend.

On Saturday the two sides will meet again - this time in the group B of the League Cup at Morton Stadium, Santry (7pm), and Galway manager Don O'Riordan will be analysing the video from last weekend’s performance in a bid to exact a positive result.

Connacht hit the RDS just as Cullen’s Leinster finds scoring form

Wed, Dec 30, 2015

Connacht open their New Year with another derby fixture, this time against a Leinster outfit that found its scoring form last weekend.

Returning players to boost Connacht ahead of Stephen's night inter pro

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

It is a big week for Connacht Rugby as they host the first of the festive interprovincials at the Galway Sportsground with the visit of Ulster on St Stephen's night (6pm).

No rest for the runners over Christmas

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Christmas athletics fixtures in Galway commence on Christmas Day with the annual Goal charity mile which takes place at 130 venues throughout the country.

Goal Miles take place at three venues across County Galway this year - South Park Grattan Road on Christmas Day at midday, St Jarleth's College on Christmas Day at 11am to 12.30pm, and the Dangan Running Track, NUIG Campus on Christmas Day at 10am to 1pm.

Bish aim for All Ireland after winning regional basketball title

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Bish, having overpowered St Mary’s College two weeks previous, defeated Calasanctius College Oranmore, in Knocknacarra Community Centre by 54-36 to lift the U16A Western Regional basketball schools' title.

Christmas open weekend at Connemara links

Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Connemara Golf Links is hosting an open weekend from Saturday (December 26) to Monday (December 28).

The club will hold a qualifying 18 hole single competition on each day for €25, giving golfers who have been unable to play their home courses due to the weather an opportunity to get some rounds in over the festive season. On offer as prizes are hampers, while the clubhouse bar will be open with food available each day.

Connacht prepare for Newcastle backlash

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

Connacht's injury woes may continue, but so do the victories in the European Challenge Cup, and coach Pat Lam will be hoping his injury-hit squad can lift themselves one more time to see off Newcastle before the break.

Moycullen look for improvement in New Year

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

There was little Christmas cheer for SSE Airtricity Moycullen when they posted a 71- 56 loss to Killester in Saturday's premier league fixture - the final game before Christmas.

Warm up for festive runs begins with East Galway AC challenge

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

The fifth annual East Galway AC Four Mile Challenge will take place on Sunday over a challenging course.

John Joyce Memorial Sevens

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

Salthill Knocknacarra GAA club has launched its annual John Joyce Memorial Sevens Gaelic football tournament to be held at the Prairie, Árus Bóthar na Trá, on St Stephen's Day.This is the 17th consecutive running of the tournament held each year in honour of the former Salthill Knocknacarra and Galway football star, who passed away on December 14, aged 29.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Dec 17, 2015

Football Fixtures
Saturday 19 December, Division 4 League Final, At TBC, Williamstown V Corofin, 2pm, Ref: G Guinan

Saturday 19 December, Division 4 League Final, At TBC, Williamstown V Corofin, 2pm, Ref: G Guinan

Injury-hit Connacht prepare to fight Falcons to maintain top spot in European pool

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Connacht were facing a fresh injury crisis this week ahead of their return to the Sportsground to take on visitors Newcastle in tomorrow evening's European fixture (7.05pm).