Breathnach and Lally take national track and field titles

Thu, Feb 22, 2018

In a hugely successful weekend for Galway athletes, Sean Breathnach and Alanna Lally both won titles at the National Track and Field Indoor Championships in Dublin.

Galway athletes ready to make history

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

The Galway City Harriers junior men’s cross country team become the first to represent the club at European level, having won the National Championships in November in the Junior (U20) men’s event.

The GCH squad comprises Eanna Folan, Aaron Brennan, Thomas McStay, Michael Healy, and Gary Martyn, all of whom have multiple national team and individual medals. James Frizzell and Joe Tannian were on the original winning squad, but are now overage for the event, although Frizzell is travelling to support the squad.

Higgins in form at national champs

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

Margaret Higgins of Corofin was the toast of Galway last weekend at the national combined events championships in Athlone IT.

Galway athletes impress on the track

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

A record entry of almost 1,000 athletes from all Galway clubs competed at both juvenile and adult level at the 2018 Galway Indoor Championships in the Athlone IT Arena last weekend.

At senior level Stephen Casserly of Castlegar AC won an enthralling men’s 3000m in 9.50, kicking away on the last lap from Brian O'Connor of GCH and Patrick Noonan of Craughwell AC, who finished second and third respectively.

Corinthians grab derby bragging rights

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

Corinthians were 22-8 victors over local rivals Galwegians in the city derby return leg in UBL division 2A at Cloonacauneen on Friday.

Galway athletes primed for indoor champs

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

A record crowd is expected at this weekend's Galway Indoor Track and Field championships at the Athlone International Arena.

Titans face wheelchair basketball champs

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

Galway's wheelchair basketball team will host Antrim's NI Knights in St Mary’s College on Saturday (11am).

The Wheelers, from Titans Basketball Club, will host the current national champions in the Irish National Wheelchair Basketball League, giving Galwegians the opportunity to see some top quality wheelchair basketball action.

Thornton sets the New Year pace in Resolution Run

Thu, Jan 04, 2018

On a perfect winter's day for running, Gary Thornton of Galway City Harriers, enjoyed a great start to his racing year, winning this year's Allianz Resolution Run.

Galway Athletics Report

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

National Juvenile Uneven Ages, and Novice Country Championships

Ballinasloe's Burke wins national walking title

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Veronica Burke, of Ballinasloe and District Athletic Club, secured a famous victory at the Irish Life Health National 20k Race Walking Championships,

Carnmore hurlers drop to intermediate

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

The Carnmore hurlers will play intermediate hurling next season after going down by 0-17 to 0-11 to Abbeyknockmoy in the relegation play-off in Pearse Stadium at the weekend.

Intermediate replay on Sunday

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Following their exciting draw last weekend, the Aran Island intermediate footballers will face off against Williamstown this Sunday at 2.45pm in Pearse Stadium.

Camogie title for Salthill Knocknacarra

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Salthill Knocknacarra junior camogie team defeated Liam Mellows in the Junior B County Final on Sunday by 3-08 to 0-07.

Back row: Kevin Lynch (selector), Willie Madden (manager), Shannon Keady, Hannah Hernon, Doireann Ní Mhuirí, Meadhbh O'Hara, Fiona Kelly, Jessica Patten, Aoibhe McGinley, Ciara Burke, Megan Keane, Sarah Keane, Emma Clancy, Ailbhe Farrell, Sorcha Marnell, Fr Terry O'Brien (selector), Richie Marnell (selector).

Salthill footballers advance to minor final

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

The Salthill/Knocknacarra minor footballers, under the guidance of team manager Anthony Finnerty and selectors Seán Murphy and Brendan Keane, proved too strong for Barna when they won the West Board minor title easily on a score-line of 4-14 to 3-11 in Pearse Stadium on Saturday.

Tipperary athlete wins this year's Streets of Galway 8k in sprint finish

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Yet another huge field turned out for the 32nd Galway Clinic sponsored Streets of Galway 8k Road race, hosted by Galway City Harriers, which took place in summer sunshine on Saturday.

Tricky cup tie for United at Killester

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Galway United face a tricky FAI Cup First Round tie away to Killester United on Sunday at Haddon Park, kick off 2pm.

Galway athletes claim medals at national champs

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

National Senior Track and Field Championships
Two Galway athletes were on the podium at the National Senior Track and Field Championships, held in Santry at the weekend.

Two Galway athletes were on the podium at the National Senior Track and Field Championships, held in Santry at the weekend.

Galway Athletics Report

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

European U23 Championships
Galway athlete Alanna Lally ran the race of her life, running for Ireland at the European U23 Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland, last weekend, placing fourth in the European U23 800m final in a time of 2:05.63.

Still time to enter for Loughrea Triathlon Festival

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

With more than 60 per cent of entries already snapped up, time and space is running out for athletes to sign up for this year’s Loughrea Triathlon Festival.

Taking place on Sunday August 6, and hosted by east Galway based Predator Triathlon Club, the race hopes to attract almost 800 triathletes to the Co Galway town for the day long activities.