Daunting trip south for depleted westerners

Thu, May 09, 2024

The lead-up to an inter-provincial game evokes a heightened sense of fervour among rugby fans on this island.

O’Halloran to hang up boots for final time

Thu, May 02, 2024

Connacht Rugby legend Tiernan O’Halloran has announced his retirement from the professional game.

Connacht chase URC top-dogs in final trio of games

Thu, May 02, 2024

Two wins from two for Connacht in late season run-in, and all systems are go for a URC top-eight finish.

Galwegians crown successful season with league promotion

Thu, May 02, 2024

Galwegians’ ascent back up the All-Ireland League pyramid peaked after victory in the AIL 2B/2C promotion/relegation final, defeating the now-relegated Dolphin RFC 24-19 in Musgrave Park.

Hurlers must solve Leinster riddle

Thu, May 02, 2024

The Galway senior hurlers head south-east this Saturday, May 4, to take on Wexford at 4pm during a weekend of action in which the race for three qualifying places in the Leinster championship becomes more of a riddle.

Terryland fans’ positivity for Derry

Thu, May 02, 2024

On paper, Galway United have a tough task tomorrow, Friday, May 3, when they host one of the pre-season favourites for the league title: Derry City.

Black Dragons hit Belfast

Thu, May 02, 2024

Moycullen’s Seán Forrest, who fights out of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym, enjoyed a successful first K-1 fight in Belfast on Sunday, winning by stoppage when his opponent failed to answer the bell for the third and final round.

Blackrock Cottage set for Sunday’s game

Thu, May 02, 2024

Sunday’s Connacht Senior Football Final is going to attract a huge crowd to Pearse Stadium in Salthill, and the nearby Blackrock Cottage restaurant is also bracing itself for an influx of Galway and Mayo supporters.

Connacht break into top eight in drive for quarter-final

Sat, Apr 27, 2024

By Linley MacKenzie
Dragons 27

Dragons 27

Connacht’s senior players must step up to secure Welsh win

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Connacht head to Wales for Saturday’s round 15 URC fixture against the Dragons at Rodney Parade (8pm). The squad know their winning momentum must be maintained to keep quarter-final ambitions alive.

Cats prowl Salthill to renew rivalry

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Galway and Kilkenny will lock horns for the 17th time in the Leinster senior hurling championship this Sunday at 2pm in Pearse Stadium. Both sides will be eager to lay down a marker for the campaign ahead.

United carry momentum into clash with champions

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

After a productive weekend, Galway United should travel to Tallaght tomorrow night with confidence, as they seek to end a barren streak against last year’s Premier Division winners.

United Women face tantalising tie vs champions Peamount

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Galway United Women face a litmus test of their credentials this Saturday, when they travel to take on Peamount United in a mouth-watering SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division tie (kick-off 5pm).

Galway set up Connacht final showdown against old enemy

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Padraic Joyce’s team have qualified for the Connacht Final on Sunday week by the skin of their teeth. A stern test from Sligo in Markievicz Park last Saturday saw Galway scrape by with a last gasp goal.

Stunning Corinthians book play-off final spot

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

A breathtaking twenty minute period saw Corinthians turn defeat into victory in a thrilling play-off semi-final in Corinthian Park last Saturday.

Dragons lay in wait for Connacht as top-eight hopes still alive

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Precariously perched in ninth place in the URC with eight wins and six losses - Connacht's chances of a Champions Cup spot for next season, as well as a semi-final berth for the current one - have been bolstered by victory over Zebre.

Devine double drives Connacht to victory

Sat, Apr 20, 2024

Connacht 54
Zebre 16

Zebre 16

Hurlers’ hunt for Liam begins in Leinster

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

By Alan Dooley
The Galway senior hurlers’ quest for Liam McCarthy gets underway this Sunday afternoon in Pearse Stadium at 2pm. Carlow will travel west for a low-key Leinster championship opening round contest.

URC focus for Connacht as top eight race intensifies

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Connacht’s focus switches this week to securing a top eight spot in the United Rugby Championship. Last weekend, Pete Wilkins' side failed to qualify for a European Challenge Cup semi-final.

Career best finish for Galway rally driver in Hungary

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Aoife Raftery has achieved her best performance in an FIA European Rally Championship event by finishing fourth overall. This is three places better than previously, when she finished seventh in the Czech Republic last season.

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