Sligo present another daunting challenge for United
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
A strange week for Galway - ranging from the delight of another Dalymount Park success over Bohemians to the despair of a humiliating EA Sports Cup exit to Cockhill Celtic - concludes tomorrow when Sligo Rovers visit the banks of the Corrib for a crucial Connacht derby.
Read more ...Galwegians seek one last win to avoid relegation
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Another crunch match looms for Galwegians when they host UL Bohemians at Crowley Park (2.30pm) in the final game of their season.
Read more ...Galway Ladies take on Laois in last league game
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
The Galway Ladies senior footballers conclude their league campaign next Sunday when they travel to Portlaoise to take on Laois.
Read more ...Corinthians play final home match
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Corinthians play their final division two home match of this season’s Ulster Bank League when they host first-time visitors Ballymena to Cloonacauneen on Saturday (2.30pm).
Read more ...Signs of improving form for Galway’s first division sides
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
The early weeks of the Airtricity League first division season have confirmed the suspicion that Mervue United have made progress and Johnny Glynn’s side will be eager to build on their satisfying start at Ferrycarrig Park against Wexford Youths tomorrow.
Read more ...Connacht sign academy prop
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Connacht Rugby has signed a young prop from the Leinster academy, replacing Jamie Hagan who returns to Dublin.
Read more ...Galway footballers need to raid the Orchard
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
The Galway footballers travel north to take on Armagh this Sunday (2.30pm) in an effort to get their first points of the 2011 NFL campaign.
Read more ...Mulholland keeps faith with his youngsters for Connacht final
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
This Saturday at 3pm in Pearse Stadium the Galway u-21 footballers hope to bring the county back into the provincial winners’ enclosure when they take on current champions, Roscommon in the Connacht final.
Read more ...Hayes keen for action
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Portumna hurling All-Star Damien Hayes is keen to get back onto the field of play with Galway as soon as possible and he is not ruling out the possibility of being available as a sub this weekend against Tipperary.
"I’m still getting physio on the knee. I’m trying to be a sub the next day if I can. I’m doing a lot of rehab, work on the quads, hamstrings and calves, building them up,” he says.
Read more ...Burke and Walsh point the way for St Jarlath’s
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
St Jarlath's College qualified for the 2011 Hogan Cup final on Saturday when defeating Coláiste Chríost Rí (Cork) by 1-14 to 0-14 in a clash of all that is good in Gaelic football.
Read more ...Bish wins third basketball crown on the trot
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
St Joseph’s College, Galway realised a rare sporting dream when claiming their third consecutive national basketball title.
Read more ...Calasanctius collects another title
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Calasanctius College, Oranmore, has secured another schools’ basketball crown, winning the u-19A title.
It took a dogged and resilient performance against a Castleisland side that pushed hard, but ultimately fell short by 74-64.
Read more ...Galway swimmers set new records
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Six titles, a host of podium finishes, and nine new Connacht records were set by Galway Swimming Club competitors at the Leinster Long Course Championships in Dublin at the weekend.
Read more ...Galway United table quiz
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
• Galway United Supporters Trust will be holding a general knowledge table quiz on next Thursday, April 7, in Crowes Bar, Bohermore, Galway (9pm).
Read more ...Fighter of the Year
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Galway Thaiboxer Karl Joyce (pictured) has been voted fighter of the year by Irish Muay Thai Council.
Read more ...Bane’s 10-point tally helps Garda seal All Ireland crown
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
An exhibition of point-scoring from man of the match Cormac Bane helped the Galway Garda to their first All Ireland interfirms football title this week.
Having suffered a heartbreaking defeat in last year’s decider, the Galway Garda led from start to finish for a deserved 1-17 to 2-6 victory over GAA Coaches (Dublin) in Westmanstown this week.
Read more ...Galway claim All-Ireland badminton honours
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Emer Lalor has forged a special place in Galway badminton history when helping Galway to
Read more ...Galway face Dublin in top-of-the-table tussle
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
This Sunday in Parnell Park the Galway hurlers will face Dublin in a crucial tie which could decide the 2011 league finalists.
Dublin have been doing well under the guidance of former Clare captain Anthony Daly and they will be difficult to beat on home turf. They top the table and are unbeaten after three wins and a draw.
Read more ...Connacht prepared for avenging Aironi
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Connacht are preparing for another bruising battle with Italian outfit Aironi when they visit the Stadio Zaffanello on Saturday (4.30pm).
Read more ...Connor remains optimistic ahead of Bohemians’ clash
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Three losses and a draw against Galway United ensured Bohemians were denied the title last season so Dalymount Park will not be the most welcoming venue for Sean Connor’s team tomorrow night.
Read more ...