Moycullen basketball pipped at the post again

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

SSE Airtricity Moycullen took on Belfast Star in their third successive home game, but came up just short with the visitors taking the spoils by 74-71.

Fallon selected for Ireland

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

Galway athlete Keith Fallon of Galway City Harriers has been selected for the Irish European U23 Cross Country team.

New rugby Community Referee course

Thu, Nov 26, 2015

A new rugby referees course to be held in the Sportsground on Saturday November 28 will introduce the new Community Referee scheme.

Unlike regular recruits who referee matches at all levels across the province, Community Referees will be used for youth rugby in their locality. Ideal candidates should be reasonably fit, have a good understanding of the game and be available to referee at weekends. The new course will be open to those who would like to become a Community Referee and those hoping to follow the full refereeing pathway.

Good humour makes all things tolerable as Connacht finally escape Siberia 

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

It was a rugby trip like no other for Connacht last week, logistically, mentally and physically challenging. However came through their testing week in Siberia with flying colours, led by coach Pat Lam.

Rested players ready to take on Brive

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Connacht return to the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (5pm) to host French outfit Brive in the second of this season's European Challenge Cup fixtures.

Corofin will have to be at their best to beat Castlebar Mitchels

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Next Sunday in Tuam Stadium (2pm) the two best senior club Gaelic football teams in Connacht over the past three years battle for the Shane McGettigan Cup and the honour of being the 2015 Connacht champions.

Three in a row for Medtronic

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Medtronic won the Galway Interfirms Senior Football title for the third year in succession when they defeated the Galway Garda by 3-14 to 0-11 in the Connacht Centre of Excellence.

Two Metronic goals in a minute settled the contest in Medtronic’s favour, but their superior spread of scores won the day as the Garda relied heavily on Cormac Bane.

Moycullen Ladies host first All Ireland semi-final

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Maigh Cuilinn ladies have been drawn for a home venue, in the first All Ireland Ladies Junior Club semi final to be played at Páirc Mhaigh Cuilinn.

Cunningham saga leaves Galway senior hurling on the ropes

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Seán Moran from the Irish Times stable of journalists is one of the most erudite and thoughtful people writing about GAA.

Pearse Stadium the place to be on Sunday for county hurling finals

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

The replay of the Galway county senior hurling final takes place this Sunday at Pearse Stadium (1.45pm) with Craughwell and Sarsfields doing battle once again, to see who will take home the Tom Callanan trophy for 2015.

Below par first half cost Maigh Cuilinn a Connacht title

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Maigh Cuilinn won the Connacht Club Intermediate title in 2008, and they were not too far away from winning a second provincial crown last Sunday in Pearse Stadium when they went down 0-9 to 0-8 to a physically strong and well organised Hollymount/Carramore (Mayo) side.

When Maigh Cuilinn look back over the video of the game and their stats, they will know that an inept first-half performance is what cost them dearly.

Chilly Siberian task awaits but Connacht are focussed ahead of historic Russian match

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Connacht Rugby arrived in Siberia yesterday afternoon to be greeted by a blanket of snow for the first European fixture ever to be held in Russia.

Dour county senior hurling final ends in stalemate

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Even with only a few minutes to go last Sunday afternoon in Kenny Park and with both sides vying for their first senior title in a long time, and nothing between the sides on the scoreboard, there was a really muted atmosphere in the ground. There was barely a murmur on the packed terraces and the stand was never in any potential danger of being shook to the rafters.

Maigh Cuilinn will have to be at their best to beat Hollymount

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

The Maigh Cuilinn Intermediate footballers will have to bring their “A” game to Pearse Stadium this Sunday (2pm) to beat a highly rated Hollymount side in the Connacht Intermediate football final. 

Michael Donnellan’s charges were comprehensive victors over Ml Glavey’s on a score-line of 2-16 to 2-7 in their semi-final in Hyde Park. 

Dunne commits himself to club and reckons further progress is on the cards for United

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Thrilled to have signed a new deal as Galway United manager, Tommy Dunne now reckons the Tribesmen can make further progress in 2016.

Dream final as Corofin and Castlebar face-off next week

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Following Corofin’s facile 4-14 to 2-6 demolition of St. Mary’s (Sligo) last weekend at Markievicz Park, and Castlebar Mitchels impressive 3-8 to 0-13 victory over Clann na nGael at Hyde Park, the sides will meet in the Connacht club senior final in Tuam Stadium (2pm) on November 22.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Football Fixtures
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Henshaw set for return as Connacht seek five in a row

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Ireland's Robbie Henshaw will be back in the green of Connacht to help continue the province's near perfect start to the Guinness Pro 12.  The centre, who was rested last week, will line out for tomorrow's visit of Treviso which is expected to be another physically demanding test.

Dunne keen to add more experienced players to United squad

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

With Galway United's SSE Airtricity League premier division status secured for 2016, manager Tommy Dunne believes the club can develop significantly next year.

Reaching the EA Sports Cup decider and avoiding relegation means United have enjoyed a reasonable campaign, but Dunne wants to make further progress.  

Corinthians gain momentum with another win

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Corinthians, growing with confidence, have a real chance to continue their move up the division 2A Ulster Bank League table when they face Naas at Forenaughtson Saturday (2.30pm).

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