Time running out for Mils

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Fullback Mils Muliaina remains in the return-to-play group, but Lam says there is no guarantee even if he is fit, he will line out again.

United need to be positive after tough week, says Dunne

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Galway United face a Saturday evening trip to the Carlisle Grounds for an important SSE Airtricity League encounter with Bray Wanderers.

Competition

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

With just two home games remaining in the regular season and a historic top six finish still very much in our sights, Connacht Rugby is calling on the entire CONNACHT CLAN to come out in numbers for the last charge.

Be at the Sportsground on Saturday for the crucial clash with table-toppers Glasgow Warriors as Pat Lam’s men challenge last year’s finalists in front of a vocal home support.

Successful kickboxers recognised with Mayoral reception

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club was honoured at a mayoral reception at City Hall recently.

Meehan breaks the magic barrier

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Galway’s Jane Ann Meehan of Athenry AC produced a superb marathon performance in the Manchester Marathon on Sunday.

Former Connacht and Ireland captain for Hall of Fame

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Former Irish rugby player Ciaran Fitzgerald will be inducted into the Connacht Clan Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Galwegian youngsters head to London festival

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Galwegians u12s, sponsored by the Connacht Hotel, are taking part in the renowned London Irish Festival Tournament this weekend. The tournament boasts 48 teams from Britain, Holland, Germany, and Ireland, including Blackrock, Garryowen and Belfast Instonians.

The team, which is managed by Mickey Sherlock, is currently on a winning streak, having won the Eric O’Connor Cup in September 2014 and lately the Shannon RFC Underage Rugby Tournament.

Galwegians claim another trophy

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Galwegians claimed another trophy this season when their u-17s overcame Buccaneers by 22-17 at Dubarry Park to win the Connacht League.

Galway WFC round off year with victory over neighbours

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

A 53rd-minute goal from Lynsey McKey was enough for hosts Galway WFC to see off Castlebar Celtic in their final game of the Continental Tyres WNL on Sunday in Eamonn Deacy Park.

Warriors open new season with a win

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

The Galway Warriors enjoyed a winning start in their American Football season opener after beating South Kildare Soldiers 12-0 at St Mary’s College on Sunday.

Galway ladies footballers face Dublin in league semi-final

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

The Galway ladies footballers head to St Loman's GAA club in Mullingar this Sunday (2pm) when they face Dublin in the Tesco Homegrown division one league semi-final.

Senior hurling championship throws in this weekend

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

The Galway senior hurling championship kicks off this weekend with 10 senior games down for decision.

Galway senior camogie ease into league final

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

The Galway senior camogie team will face Cork in Semple Stadium, Thurles, on Sunday, May 3 (1.30pm) in the Irish Daily Star division one league final after defeating Kilkenny by 5-7 to 2-9 last weekend in O'Connor Park.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Hurling Fixtures
Friday 24 April: Intermediate Hurling Championship, At Kenny Park, Abbeyknockmoy v Kinvara, 7pm Ref: L Gordon; At Duggan Park , Ballinderreen v Meelick-Eyrecourt, 7pm Ref: P Fahy. Junior 1 Hurling Championship, At An Spideal, An Spidéal v Salthill-Knocknacarra, 7pm Ref: J Keane. Minor B Hurling Championship, At Castledaly, St Thomas v Annaghdown, 7pm Ref: R Stankard

Dunne urges United to convert chances against struggling Limerick tomorrow

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

Galway United manager Tommy Dunne is hoping his young side can be more clinical when Limerick FC visit Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening for a “hugely important” SSE Airtricity League premier division clash.

Galwegians promoted to top division after winner-takes-all final game

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

Galwegians have returned to top flight rugby after winning the division 1B title on Saturday.

Galway Soccer Co-Op to elect its first board

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

The Galway Soccer Co-operative Society Ltd will hold its annual general meering on Sunday week, April 26, at 7.30pm in Hotel Meyrick to elect its first committee.

Silver medal haul for Galway runners

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

Galway athletes celebrated success at the National 10km, held in conjunction with the Great Ireland Run, in the Phoenix Park on Saturday

Mayo footballers jet off to Portugal for training camp

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

The Mayo senior football squad flew out to Portugal last Monday morning for a five-day warm-weather training camp to begin the countdown to their Connacht Championship semi-final in June, according to the Mayo News.

Daithí Burke to concentrate on county hurling

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

Corofin's All-Ireland club football winning midfielder Daithí Burke will not be available to the county football squad this season as he is going to focus his inter-county aspirations totally with Anthony Cunningham's hurlers over the coming months.

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