Hurling quarter-finals fixed for this weekend

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Amid the hurling action taking place off the field over the past five days,  the real action continues on the field of play this weekend in the county senior quarter-finals.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Hurling Fixtures
Saturday 10 Oct: Senior Hurling Championship, At Kenny Park, Liam Mellows v Craughwell, 3pm Ref: C Browne; At Kenny Park, Loughrea v St Thomas, 4.30pm Ref: G OConnor. Intermediate Hurling Championship, At Loughrea, Kinvara v Ahascragh/Fohenagh, 2pm Ref: L Fay; At Pearse Stadium, Moycullen v Abbeyknockmoy, 2pm Ref: P Fahy. Junior A Hurling Championship,  At Loughrea, Ardrahan v Sarsfields, 3.30pm, Ref: P Murphy. Junior B Hurling Championship,  At Castledaly, Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry v Kilbeacanty, 2pm Ref: G Donoghue. Junior B Shield, At Killimor, Killimor v Meelick-Eyrecourt, 4pm Ref: P Campbell. 

Valeo power to interfirm title

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

Reigning Galway junior champions Valeo of Tuam retained their county title with a convincing 4-14 to 1-9 victory over Avaya in the Galway final played in Corofin.

Ongoing hurling management saga 

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

There has been no official update on the reappointment of Galway hurling boss Anthony Cunningham in the wake of a vote of no confidence from players.

Maigh Cuilinn back in senior football after solid win

Thu, Oct 08, 2015

The Maigh Cuilinn footballers were too strong for a hard-working Athenry outfit last Sunday at Pearse Stadium in the county intermediate football final.

No excuses not to win, says Lam 

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Connacht are back in the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (5pm) to face a Cardiff side that has always proven thorny opposition in the Guinness Pro 12.

It is hard to forget last year's draw at home and then the controversial one-point loss eight minutes into injury time in Arms Park, but coach Pat Lam insists it is all about the points on offer, not the opposition.

Maigh Cuillinn will be hard beaten, says Donnellan

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

The county intermediate football final between Moycullen and Athenry is down for decision this Sunday at Pearse Stadium (4pm).

United must 'regroup and recover' ahead of crunch fixtures

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Avoiding relegation is Galway United and Sligo Rovers' current objective, ensuring tomorrow evening's SSE Airtricity League premier division clash at Eamonn Deacy Park (7.45pm) carries huge importance for both clubs.

Moycullen open new campaign in a return to basketball's top flight 

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

SSE Airtricity Moycullen return to the top level of Irish basketball when they open their premier league campaign against Killester on Saturday in Dublin.

Bearna women capture first All Ireland on last hole

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

arna Golf Club claimed its first All-Ireland title when the women captured the AIG Insurance Junior Foursomes crown at Knightsbrook on Saturday.

Ireland draw with England 

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Ireland scored a draw with England in the seven-man team event at the "Clash In the Clayton 2" International Kickboxing & K-1 promotion in the Clayton Hotel on Sunday evening.

Galwegians learn  harsh lessons of top flight rugby

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

It does not get any easier for Galwegians when they host Lansdowne at Crowley Park on Saturday (2.30pm) in the Ulster Bank League.

Thornton just shy of Olympic time

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Gary Thornton of Galway City Harriers ran a superb personal best time of two hours 17 minutes 19 seconds in the  Berlin Marathon on Sunday.

Corinthians need home win

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Corinthians are back in action at Cloonacauneen on Saturday when they host Thomond at 2.30pm.

Galway WFC look to avenge Peamount’s knock-out punch

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Galway WFC are looking for revenge when they play their first home game under lights in Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday (7pm).

Mountbellew/Moylough coast into senior  final

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Mountbellew/Moylough were far superior to Salthill/Knocknacarra on Sunday at Tuam Stadium in the county senior semi-final, and the black and amber men won the tie with ease by 1-12 to 1-7.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

Hurling Fixtures
Friday 2 October: Minor B Shield, At Mullagh, Mullagh v Tommy Larkins, 8pm, Ref: D Kelly .

Corofin too strong for gallant Cortoon side

Thu, Oct 01, 2015

The current Corofin side’s quest to become the first panel in the club’s history to win three-in-a-row county senior titles continued last Sunday when they defeated Cortoon Shamrocks by 2-11 to 0-7 in the county semi-final at Tuam Stadium.

United's focus returns to league action after cup final defeat

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

Having suffered EA Sports Cup final penalty shootout disappointment on Saturday against St Patrick's Athletic,  Galway United will be hoping to deliver a positive SSE Airtricity League premier division response when visiting Tallaght Stadium for an important fixture with Shamrock Rovers on Friday (8pm).

Marmion remains intent on nailing down Irish jersey

Thu, Sep 24, 2015

Raring to go after suffering a hip knock in the opening Pro 12 fixture, Connacht Rugby's Kieran Marmion is now firmly focused on making a statement against Cardiff when the league resumes next week.

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