Johnny Duane not expecting anything easy in Carrick on Shannon

Thu, May 14, 2015

Inter-county seasons at senior level have a habit of flying by. Especially when you do not have too many wins.

Connemara deny Corinthian double

Thu, May 14, 2015

 Connemara All Blacks claimed this year’s Connacht Junior 2 League crown after overcoming cup winners Corinthians by 10-8 in Sunday’s final at the Sportsground.

Connacht will fight all the way to keep Champions Cup rugby dreams alive 

Thu, May 14, 2015

In the finale of the Guinness Pro 12 League season, Connacht host the league leaders Ospreys at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (3pm) needing a win to give them a chance of achieving their seasonal goal.

Dunne urges support for United’s double date with Gypsies

Thu, May 14, 2015

Galway United face a demanding four-day spell when hosting Bohemians in two important matches over the weekend.

Salthill gears up for famous fives

Thu, May 14, 2015

One of Galway's great football festivals, the annual Salthill Devon National 5 A Sides, will kick off this year in Salthill Park on May 30 and 31.

Galway ladies aim high against favourites Cork

Thu, May 07, 2015

The Galway ladies footballers will face Cork this Saturday in Parnell Park (3.45pm) in the Tesco Ladies National Football League division one final.

Meet the players at Galway GAA open night

Thu, May 07, 2015

Galway GAA fans will have an opportunity to meet their senior football and hurling players tomorrow night.

The Galway GAA will host its annual pre-championship open night in the GAA Centre, Loughgeorge, and members of the public are invited to attend (7.30pm).

Connacht’s season on the line in Italy

Thu, May 07, 2015

Connacht know anything but a win against Zebre on Saturday evening (5.30pm) will end their season.

National success for Galway swimmers

Thu, May 07, 2015

Galway SC swimmers were on the podium at the Irish National Open Swimming Championships, claiming nine medals and setting three new Connacht records.

Leading the medal haul with two medals each were Andrew Moore, who won silver in the men’s 400 individual medley and bronze in the 200 individual medley, and Kate Kavanagh, who won silver in the women’s 50 backstroke and bronze in the 100 backstroke - also a new Connacht senior record. a

Fahy wins player of the year award

Thu, May 07, 2015

Ruth Fahy was named Player of the Year at the annual Galway WFC awards night held in Claregalway.

Dunne wants a better return of points

Thu, May 07, 2015

The second phase of SSE Airtricity League premier division games commences tomorrow as Galway United face a demanding assignment away to Derry City at the Brandywell.

Corinthians win Ard na Cregg

Thu, May 07, 2015

Corinthians 3rd XV won the Ard na Cregg Cup final after a hard-fought battle with city rivals Our Lady's Boy's Club on Sunday.

Job done for footballers in New York

Thu, May 07, 2015

The Galway senior footballers did what had to be done Stateside on Sunday when they easily defeated the home side by 2-18 to 0-8 to set up a Connacht quarter-final against Leitrim in Carrick-on-Shannon in two weeks (Sunday May 17).

It was Annaghdown’s Damien Comer who deserved the plaudits as he was inspirational in the full-forward line. It was good to have him back in action following his recent injury travails.

Galway secure first senior camogie league title in ten years

Thu, May 07, 2015

Last weekend was a very good one for Galway camogie as Tony Ward’s senior team defeated the All-Ireland champions Cork to claim their first Irish Daily Star Camogie League division one title since 2005 by 2-15 to 2-12.

Galway win a third successive Connacht crown

Thu, May 07, 2015

Galway minor ladies have captured their third Connacht title in a row after a hard-fought battle with Mayo in Ballyhaunis on Monday.

Full round of hurling championship action this weekend

Thu, May 07, 2015

It is a busy weekend in the Galway SHC this weekend with 10 games down for decision.

United must step it up again when St Pat’s visit tomorrow

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Having cruised to a convincing SSE Airtricity League premier division 5-0 win at the Carlisle Grounds on Saturday against Bray Wanderers, Galway United will be keen to deliver a similarly dynamic display when St Patrick's Athletic visit Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

Jes girls steal the show

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

The girls of Colaiste Iognaid enjoyed 100 per cent success at Sunday’s Irish Schools Rowing Regatta at O’Briens Bridge, Co Clare.

Galwegian youngsters secure second trophy in a week

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Galwegians u-17s capped a memorable week when adding the Connacht Cup to last weekend’s league trophy victory.

Connacht will fight on with heart and hope

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Connacht will have one eye on Edinburgh and Gloucester this weekend as these two clubs, fighting for Champions Cup rugby, will meet in the final of the European Challenge Cup.

If the English outfit prevails, Pat Lam’s squad could meet them again in the Champions Cup qualifying play-off - but only if Connacht secure the seventh place play-off.

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