Mervue United’s family affair

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

United are the winners of this year’s Coley Smyth u-14 premier division for a second successive year, having finished the season undefeated - winning 13 and drawing one of their league games.

Galway girls claim medals at Celtic Cup

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Galway gymnasts representing Ireland at the Celtic Cup were on the medal podium last weekend.

Kate Molloy, Aisling Fuller, Jane Heffernan and Emma Slevin were part of the Irish minors who took bronze at the competition which boasted teams from Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland, while Sarah Hynes and Emer Shimizu were also bronze medal winners on the Irish junior team.

Joyce aiming high

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Galway weightlifter Kieran Joyce hopes to celebrate a special one year anniversary with a Connacht title on May 2. The NUIG first year medical student took up weightlifting just a year ago and has already qualified for the European Junior Weightlifting Championships. Although the Connacht competition is next on his list, the former Bish student also has his sights set on qualifying for the World Junior Champions this year.Joyce is the current Irish 85kg junior champion and intervarsity champion,

Volleyball cup winners

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

NUI Galway has added another sports trophy to its cabinet with the women’s Alliance volleyball team winning this year’s cup final. NUIG, coached by Petre Stefanov, were 3-0 winners over Dublin Volleyball Club after a nailbiting final two sets. Lucie Ruzicková was named the Most Valuable Player of the match, joining Regina Halpin and Katerina Axaopoulou who were all nominated as All Stars for the league.

Galway ladies footballers qualify for league final

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

The Galway ladies footballers will face Cork in the Tesco National Football League division one final on May 9 after a comprehensive win over Dublin.

Kevin Reidy’s side won by 12 points, 4-13 to 3-4, in Sunday’s semi-final in Mullingar’s St Loman’s Park,

League final is a real bonus for Galway’s young camogie squad

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

The Galway senior camogie team will take on Cork this Sunday in the Irish Daily Star National League division one final at Semple stadium (1.30pm).

Footballers head to New York today for Connacht Championship start

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

The Galway senior football squad fly from Shannon Airport today (Thursday) to JFK airport ahead of the start of the Connacht Championship against New York on Sunday evening (8pm Irish time).

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Football Fixtures: Thu 30 April: Minor C Football League North, At Tuam Stadium, Killererin v Cortoon Shamrocks, 7.15pm Ref: M Gavin.

Connacht prepare for all-firing Glasgow at fortress Sportsground

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

All the odds are stacked against the home side when Connacht face league leaders Glasgow Warriors on Saturday (1.05pm) at the Galway Sportsground.

Time running out for Mils

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Fullback Mils Muliaina remains in the return-to-play group, but Lam says there is no guarantee even if he is fit, he will line out again.

United need to be positive after tough week, says Dunne

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Galway United face a Saturday evening trip to the Carlisle Grounds for an important SSE Airtricity League encounter with Bray Wanderers.

Competition

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

With just two home games remaining in the regular season and a historic top six finish still very much in our sights, Connacht Rugby is calling on the entire CONNACHT CLAN to come out in numbers for the last charge.

Successful kickboxers recognised with Mayoral reception

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club was honoured at a mayoral reception at City Hall recently.

Meehan breaks the magic barrier

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Galway’s Jane Ann Meehan of Athenry AC produced a superb marathon performance in the Manchester Marathon on Sunday.

The Athenry AC athlete clocked a time of 2hrs 54 minutes, which was a first for her under the magic three hour barrier, and placed her sixth female overall.

Former Connacht and Ireland captain for Hall of Fame

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Former Irish rugby player Ciaran Fitzgerald will be inducted into the Connacht Clan Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Galwegian youngsters head to London festival

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Galwegians u12s, sponsored by the Connacht Hotel, are taking part in the renowned London Irish Festival Tournament this weekend. The tournament boasts 48 teams from Britain, Holland, Germany, and Ireland, including Blackrock, Garryowen and Belfast Instonians.

Galwegians claim another trophy

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Galwegians claimed another trophy this season when their u-17s overcame Buccaneers by 22-17 at Dubarry Park to win the Connacht League.

Galway WFC round off year with victory over neighbours

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

A 53rd-minute goal from Lynsey McKey was enough for hosts Galway WFC to see off Castlebar Celtic in their final game of the Continental Tyres WNL on Sunday in Eamonn Deacy Park.

An opening half saw some chances, but both defences where dominant. However an injury to an assistant referee after 30 minutes caused a lengthy delay in play, and after the game restarted, neither side could find the net before the break.

Warriors open new season with a win

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

The Galway Warriors enjoyed a winning start in their American Football season opener after beating South Kildare Soldiers 12-0 at St Mary’s College on Sunday.

Galway ladies footballers face Dublin in league semi-final

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

The Galway ladies footballers head to St Loman's GAA club in Mullingar this Sunday (2pm) when they face Dublin in the Tesco Homegrown division one league semi-final.

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