Connacht take pre-season scalp in Thomond Park

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Connacht pulled off a worthy pre-season scalp when they overcame Munster at Thomond Park by 28-12 in their final pre-season warm-up fixture.

U-21 defeat to Limerick provides a reality check

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

After the stunning victory over Tipperary in the All-Ireland senior semi-final and the euphoria of that win and  the minor success over Kilkenny, it was tempting to believe Galway were going to have it all their own way for the next few weeks in intercounty hurling.

Mayo can beat Dublin if they play to their optimum

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

This Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final clash between 2013 All-Ireland champions Dublin and the team they defeated by a single point in that final, Mayo, has the entire country anticipating a humdinger of a game.

Croke Park is a total sell-out, so there will be 82,000 plus a few stragglers at the game, and about 750,000 viewers tuning in on TV.

The pro who stayed at home

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

A well known Galway golfer, Peter O’Connor, otherwise known in the golfing world as “Snowball”, recently passed away at the age of 89.

Breathnach achieves new PBs in British League

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Galway's Sean Breathnach produced a superb performance in Liverpool in the British Athletics League recently.

Resilience needed as stretched United host Dundalk in FAI Cup 

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

A demanding FAI Cup third round fixture beckons for Galway United, who host Dundalk at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening.

The SSE Airtricity League premier division table toppers were stunned by Galway in a dramatic EA Sports Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out at the same venue earlier this month. That evening Dundalk opted to rest several first choice players while Galway produced a gritty performance with goalkeeper Ger Hanley impressive.  United are currently dealing with a severe injury crisis, but manager Tommy Dunne will be able to recall Colm Horgan, who missed Monday's league draw with Drogheda United.

Women's doubleheader at the Sportsground

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Connacht Women’s Rugby hosts a rare representative doubleheader this weekend when Munster's senior and u-18 teams visit the Sportsground on Saturday.

U-21 hurlers face Limerick in All-Ireland semi-final 

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The Galway u-21 hurling panel, including senior stars from last Sunday's wonderful win over Tipperary, Jason Flynn, Cathal Mannion and Conor Whelan, will head to Semple Stadium this Saturday for the All-Ireland semi-final against Munster champions Limerick (6pm).

Galway camogie on course for double

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Current holders Cork are now the only team to stand in Galway's way of achieving a rare league and championship double this season.

Both teams came through their semi-final jousts - Galway, with a one-point win over Wexford (1-14 to 2-10), and Cork a little more comfortably with a 4-10 to 1-10 victory over Kilkenny.

New sponsorship deal for Galway WFC

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Galway WFC new season has been boosted with new sponsorship from the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa.

Galway ladies lose out to Cork

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

really hard last Saturday to try to deny Cork in their quest for five All- Ireland football titles in-a-row, but  they fell short and were beaten by two points on a score-line of 1-12 to 1-10 in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

A goal by Cork captain Ciara O’Sullivan after just 20 seconds set Cork up for the best possible start, and points from Valerie Mulcahy, Deirdre O’Reilly and O’Sullivan saw them lead by seven at half-time (1-6 to 0-2).

Silver medal for McEvilly Championships

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Galway's Martin McEvilly (above) has taken silver at the World Masters Athletics championships in Lyon, France.

Galway hurling has reason to be positive

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The Galway players worked exceptionally hard all over the field last Sunday to harvest a terrific and inspiring victory. There was a real steeliness to the entire performance which was fantastic to see.

Never-say-die attitude secures minors’ All-Ireland final place

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

For the second week in a row, the Galway minor hurlers produced a spectacular reaction to adversity when they came from four points down to stun Kilkenny with two late goals, setting up a clash with Tipperary in the All-Ireland final in three weeks.

Dunne hopeful injured players will be back for tough weekend's action  

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

A critical SSE Airtricity League premier division weekend beckons for Galway United with two vital matches against Bohemians and Drogheda United.

Hurlers need to produce a big performance to beat Tipp

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

The Galway senior hurlers are 2/1 outsiders this Sunday to defeat Eamon O' Shea's Tipperary in the All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park (4pm).

Valiant minors’ character to be tested again 

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

This Sunday at noon Jeffrey Lynskey's gallant Galway minors will take on Kilkenny in their All-Ireland minor replay as part of a triple-header at Croke Park with the second minor semi-final, between Tipperary and Dublin (2pm), and the senior All-Ireland semi-final between Galway and Tipperary (4pm).

Galway camogie ladies not taking victory for granted

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

It has been a good season so far for Tony Ward's Galway senior camogie players and they hope to continue their winning ways when they face Wexford in the All-Ireland semi-final this Saturday in Nowlan Park (3.30pm).

Thornton celebrates victory in this year's Streets of Galway 

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Galway celebrated a home win in this year's Kearney Cycles Streets of Galway 8k which took place on Saturday.

Connacht prepare for another French challenge

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Connacht Rugby's preparations for the start of the Guinness Pro 12 season continue with a five-day training camp in France.

Pat Lam has selected a 30-man squad for the camp, including Ireland squad member Kieran Marmion, who has been temporarily released by Ireland coach Joe Schmidt. The trip to the south of France will culminate in another French challenge, against Castres, tomorrow evening.

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