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).

Moycullen basketball returns to the Jes for Killester tie

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

SSE Airtricity Moycullen are back in premier league action on Saturday when they host Killester on Saturday (7pm) in the Jes.

Broderick delivers with podium finish at nationals

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Loughrea's Jason Broderick, tipped for a top placing at the All Ireland Cross Country in Dungarvan, delivered on his promise on Sunday.

Silver for Galway swimmers

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Two Galway swimmers were on the podium at the Irish Short Course Nationals at the weekend. Aoife Shorten finished second in the women's 400 IM final.

Corinthians' struggle continues

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Corinthians are urging all supporters to head to Cloonacauneen Park on Saturday to boost their side's efforts to get off the bottom of the Ulster Bank League division 2A table.

St Gabriel's needs you

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

St Gabriel's Ladies GAA Club is looking for volunteers to help run the club next season.

Young golfers shine shine

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Galway golfers were among the winners at the annual Connacht Golf Club's awards. Connemara's Luke O'Neill won the U14 Junior Golfer of the Year, Ross Kelly of Tuam won the U-16 Golfer of the Year, while Ougherard's Devin Morley was named the U18 winner. The meeting also saw the election of the provincial council for 2016:

Silver for Bouic at world kettlebell champs

Thu, Dec 10, 2015

Galway's Didier Boiuc took silver in his weight division at the World Kettlebell Championships held for the first time in Ireland.

Boiuc was one of several athletes from Galway Kettlebell Club to compete for Ireland at the championships which attracted 550 athletes from 35 countries. Ireland are now ranked fourth in the world after the championships - a big jump from ninth in 2014.

Connacht remain focused on the job after memorable victory over Munsrer

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

It is a confident Connacht that heads to the Welsh capital for tomorrow evening's Guinness Pro 12 fixture against Cardiff in Arms Park (7.05pm).

O’Donovans fire Medtronic to Connacht success

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Medtronic senior footballers produced their finest display in many years to defeat a highly fancied Allergan side by 2-15 to 0-10 and claim their third successful Connacht title.

Milestone for Barna GAA

Thu, Dec 03, 2015

Barna GAA celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and has produced a booklet to mark the milestone of the formation of the football club.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.