Lynskey looks at the big picture ahead of All-Ireland minor final

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Jeffrey Lynskey has been a successful manager with the Galway minor hurlers over the past few seasons, guiding the county to titles in 2015 and 2017 and to another final this Sunday when his charges take on Kilkenny on Sunday in Croke Park (1pm).

Galway on the double as titanic tussle awaits

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

When the shrill of the final whistle echoes around the cauldron that will be Croke Park on Sunday afternoon, will it be back-to-back All Ireland senior hurling titles for the first time in three decades for Galway, or will Limerick have bridged a 45-year gap since last annexing the Liam McCarthy Cup?

Neary and minors ready to make it number thirteen for Galway

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

For many 17-year-olds around the country the summer before heading into the final year of school is spent chilling with friends and relaxing before the landslide of work that accompanies the Leaving Cert. However, that has not been the case for Galway minor hurling captain, Sean Neary, as he looks to emulate his predecessor's exploits, Darren Morrissey, in lifting the Irish Press Cup in Croke Park this Sunday.

Annaghdown’s Diarmuid Kilcommins optimistic about minors’ chances for Sunday

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

It is unusual to see so many clubs represented on a county minor hurling panel as there are this year.

Path to the minor final

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

The restructuring of the Minor Championship in 2018 meant that Galway would be given extra game time out on the field as they pursued a second minor title in as many seasons. This is how they made it to the this Sunday's decider.

‘It gives the county an energy and a strength’

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

There have been many changes to the way of life in County Galway over the past three decades but one constant that has remained is the steadfast, loyal, support of Pat McDonagh and Supermac's to the promotion and development of Gaelic games in the county. The CEO of the family fast food restaurant sat down with the Galway Advertiser to chat about Supermac's long standing relationship with Galway GAA, the similarities between a successful sports team and a successful business, and of course, the big game.

Galway footballers will need massive performance to topple Dublin

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The Galway senior footballers under Kevin Walsh have thus far enjoyed a productive season.

Minors face Meath in curtain-raiser

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Galway minor footballers, under the guidance of Donal Ó Fatharta, will take on Leinster champions Meath in the All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park in the curtain-raiser at 3pm before the Galway seniors challenge Dublin (5pm).

Mulkerrins and Heffernan head stateside for world champs

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Two Galwegians headed to the USA this week to compete in the 2018 World Handball Championships.

All Ireland final now beckons for hurlers after beating the Banner

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

It was a hard fought 1-17 to 2-13 victory over Clare in Thurles on Sunday, and now Micheál Donoghue's squad will take on Limerick on Sunday week (August 19) in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park.

Galway camogie prepare for tougher test in semi-final

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Galway will take on Kilkenny in the last four of the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship after a facile 0-20 to 0-4 win over Dublin at the weekend.

Cork will take on the winners of the first quarter-final Tipperary in a repeat of the Munster final which was won by the Leesiders, and both games will take place in Semple Stadium on August 18.

Galway footballers take on Monaghan in Pearse Stadium

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

The Galway senior footballers are in action this Saturday evening (6pm) in Salthill against Monaghan in the final game of the All-Ireland quarter-finals. It will also be Galway's last home game of the season so all maroon GAA supporters should make the effort to get to Pearse Stadium to cheer their side on.

Hurlers will have to be at their best to lower the Banner

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

Following on from last weekend's epic 1-30 to 1-30 draw with Clare after extra time at Croke Park, the Galway hurlers will have to find the energy and drive to do it all again this Sunday, when they face the Banner men in the All-Ireland semi-final replay at Semple Stadium (Thurles) at 2pm.

Galway footballers determined to finish top

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

The Galway senior footballers are in action this Saturday evening (6pm) in Salthill against Monaghan in the final game of the All-Ireland quarter-finals. It will also be Galway’s last home game of the season so all maroon GAA supporters should make the effort to get to Pearse Stadium to cheer their side on.

Minor footballers will face Meath in All-Ireland semi-final

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

Following on from their 0-18 to 0-11 win over Clare last weekend in the All-Ireland quarter-finals at O’ Connor Park in Tullamore, the Galway minors will take on Meath in the All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park on the weekend of August 11/12.

Hopefully that fixture will be a double header with the Kevin Walsh’s senior side who are already through to the semi-finals.

Lynskey’s minors will face Kilkenny in All-Ireland hurling final

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

The Galway minor hurlers under the guidance of the experienced Jeffrey Lynskey will be in action against Kilkenny on Sunday 19 August in the All-Ireland final after an impressive 3-22 to 0-16 win over Dublin last Saturday at GAA headquarters.

Clare are next up for Galway as hurling championship hots up

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

There can be no complacency when the Galway senior hurlers travel up the motorway to take on Clare in Croke Park in the All-Ireland semi-final on Saturday (5pm).

Galway Ladies too strong for Waterford

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

Galway Ladies are on the hunt for another scalp in this year's All Ireland championship when they face Westmeath in Duggan Park on Saturday (2pm).

Stephen Glennon's side will be keen to continue their momentum after an impressive 3-12 to 0-5 win over Waterford in Birr last weekend, which wrapped up their place in the last eight. The prize on offer is top spot in group three for the winners.

Kilkenny edge camogie contest

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

Galway will face Dublin in the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie quarter-finals on August 4, having given up top spot in group one to Kilkenny.

The Tribeswomen suffered their only loss on Sunday when Kilkenny prevailed by 1-17 to 0-13 to go directly into the semi-finals as group winners, where they are joined by champions Cork.

Footballers advance to All-Ireland semi-finals for first time since 2001

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

Following their impressive 0-19 to 0-16 win over Kildare in Newbridge in the quarter-final round robin games, the Galway senior footballers will face Dublin, Tyrone or Donegal in the All-Ireland semi-final on the weekend of August 11/12.

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