Title wins for Móinín na gCiseach and Oughterard

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

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O'Halloran and Swift commit to Connacht

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Connacht players Tiernan O'Halloran and Michael Swift have re-signed with the province this week.

Limerick gunning for Moycullen’s scalp in Superleague action on Saturday

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Moycullen came up against a red hot UCC Demons team which easily saw off the westerners on Monday in Cork.

Duffy stars for Galway swimmers

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Galway swimmers enjoyed success at the recent Irish Short Course National Championships, breaking 15 Connacht records and winning nine National medals. Pick of the Galway Swimming Club performances came from Cian Duffy, who won a national title in the open men's 200metres individual medley, finished second in the 400 medley and third in the 100 medley.

Keena Walsh also claimed two bronze medals in the open women’s 100 and 200 metres breaststroke, while David O’Sullivan won a bronze medal in the open men's 50 metres butterfly. In the woman’s 4x100 medley and freestyle relays, the team of Dairne Ryan, Ruth Keogh, Katie McKnight and Keena Walsh finished second, and in the men's 4x100 medley the team of Cian Duffy, Kevin McGlade, David O’Sullivan and Conor Smyth finished in second place also.

Mayo’s NFL division one fixtures for 2012

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Saturday February 4 - Laois v Mayo (Rd 1)
Saturday February 11 - Mayo v Dublin (Rd 2)

Mayo 8/1 to collect division one football title

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

James Horan and the Mayo football squad will play in division one of the National Football League again in 2012. They will open their league campaign with an away fixture against Laois on Saturday February 4.

Galway footballers face NUIG in Tuam on Sunday

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Round two of the FBD league between Galway and NUIG is fixed for Tuam at 2pm this Sunday.

Galway's NFL division two fixtures for 2012

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Sunday February 5 -Derry v Galway (round 1)
Sunday February 12 - Galway v Louth (round 2)

Four home league games is a plus for Galway

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

The Galway senior footballers and their new management team of Alan Mulholland, Donal Ó Flatharta and Alan Flynn start out this week on the 2012 season with two games in the FBD league.

Supermac’s boss adds weight to GUST application

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

Galway businessman and sponsor Pat McDonagh of Supermac’s is throwing his weight behind the newly-formed Galway United.

Connacht need big performance as Heineken Cup champions visit

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

Connacht need to turn Christmas disappointment into New Year cheer this weekend when they host European Cup champions Leinster on New Year's Day.

Win a pair of tickets to Sunday’s big game

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

In conjunction with Specsavers, the Galway Advertiser Facebook page is giving away several pairs of tickets to Sunday’s Connacht v Leinster game at The Sportsground.

GUST FC membership for 2012 now available

Thu, Dec 29, 2011

Membership of Galway United Supporters Trust FC for 2012 starts at €10, with various different options available, including entry to the "Maroon Army" draw.

Galway GAA Annual 2011 for sale

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

If you are under pressure in the next day or two, (many of us are), for a Christmas gift to fill a stocking for a loved one in your family who is a fan of Galway GAA, you could do a lot worse than to spend €10 on the 2011 Galway GAA annual.

Niall Coleman back with the Galway footballers for 2012

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Annaghdown’s Niall Coleman is back on the Galway senior football panel for the new season.

New faces on Mayo squad for 2012

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

The Mayo squad for the FBD league and the NFL will also see some new faces.

Breaffy’s Conor O’Shea has been called into James Horan’s training panel where he will join his two brothers - Aiden and Seamus.

Soaring expenditure a major issue for many counties

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

After hearing last week of the loss that the Galway hurling board expect to have to deal with on the disposal of the land purchased for the development of their training facilities and centre of excellence, it was interesting to note that 2010 All-Ireland champions, and beaten finalists this year, Tipperary are also having financial issues.

Outgoing chairman Barry O’Brien admitted on Monday night that their 2011 financial accounts make grim reading. Their accounts revealed a deficit of €220,000, while spending on the preparation of inter-county teams in the county exceeded the €1 million mark for the fourth successive year.

Battered and bruised Connacht look to derbies for festive cheer

Thu, Dec 22, 2011

Connacht will be looking for some much-needed festive cheer when they travel to Thomond Park on St Stephen's Day for their joust with Munster.

Set piece is a key issue as Connacht head to Gloucester

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

Connacht head to England for Saturday’s return joust with Gloucester knowing an improved performance, particularly in the set piece, is vital to achieve a first Heineken Cup win.

Supporters to hold open meeting to discuss new United licensing bid

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

A special open meeting for all Galwegians interested in supporting a new licensing application for Galway United will be held in the Claddagh Hall on Sunday (7pm).

The application is being sought by the Galway United Supporters’ Trust after the existing United directors withdrew their application when GUST no longer “agreed to run Galway United Football Club”.

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