Dexcom Stadium - a beacon for rugby and regional development

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

The construction of the new Dexcom Stadium is at the heart of Connacht Rugby’s new five-year plan.

Galway Athletics weekly roundup

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

University of Galway Athletics Club achieved an historic overall team win at the IUAA Intervarsity Cross Country Championships, held at the UCC Sports Grounds in Cork on Saturday last.

Anticipation building ahead of defining weekend for Galway club football

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

A big weekend in Galway club football kicks off on Saturday with the two intermediate semi-finals and concludes with the eagerly anticipated senior championship final on Sunday.

Derby day still could prove pivotal for Tribesmen

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

It might not have the billing some would have hoped for, even up to a week ago, but there is plenty of spice surrounding the Connacht Derby tomorrow night.

University of Galway hosting the U20 Conroy Cup InterVarsities

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

University of Galway is hosting the Under 20 Conroy Cup InterVarsities in Dangan on Saturday, October 26 from 12 noon to 5pm.

The competition is split into two groups: Conroy and Coughlan/Kelly Freshers. The competition is blitz format. Each team in their respective groups will play each other once in a ten-minute-a-half game. Two pitches will be used simultaneously - Pitch A is beside the river, and Pitch B is beside the pavilion.

Connacht need to ‘fire shots’ against Leinster

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Always one of the most highly anticipated contests, it is Connacht v Leinster on Saturday night when Leo Cullen’s side, traditionally packed with internationals, arrives in Galway for the third seasonal interprovincial clash which takes place at Dexcom Stadium (7.35pm).

No margin for error in United’s European quest

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

John Caulfield makes all the right noises in advance of a massive match tomorrow night. He provides perspective on the occasion, is realistic about his side’s journey, complimentary about his opponents and the United support this season.

Old foes to cross paths again in semi-finals this weekend

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Old foes will cross paths once again when the Galway senior hurling championship semi-finals throw-in at Kenny Park, Athenry on Sunday afternoon, with St. Thomas’ now the clear favourites to stretch their county title winning run to an unprecedented seven-in-a-row.

Maigh Cuilinn set for key clash against Killarney Cougars in Leitir Móir

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

This weekend, Maigh Cuilinn will aim to get back on track as they take on the high-scoring Killarney Cougars in a somewhat novel venue for their home game—Spórtlann Mhichael Mhóir, Leitir Móir.

While it is officially a home fixture, the game will be played in Leitir Móir, where Maigh Cuilinn have cultivated a strong connection with the Na Gael club. Over the past few seasons, they have made it a tradition to host at least one game there, a testament to the growing bonds between the two clubs.

Corofin and Maigh Cuilinn set up SFC final repeat

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

After two very different semi-final matches, we now know that the county final this year will be a repeat of the 2023 final.

Galway City Rapparees secure two All-Stars after historic season

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Galway City Rapparees have received two All-Star awards following the announcement of the 2024 recipients over the weekend.

Daniel Megahey 5-a-side Memorial Cup

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

The second year of the Daniel Megahey 5-a-side Memorial Cup will be held in Drom Soccer Park on Sunday, October 27 from 1pm to 8pm. This fundraising event is in support of The Galway Hospice and The Brain Tumour Foundation.

Tricky away test for Maigh Cuilinn as they look to build on winning start to the season

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

After a well deserved victory against Limerick Sport Eagles in their season opener, Maigh Cuilinn will look to build on their winning momentum as they face Limerick Celtics this Saturday in Crescent College, Limerick.

In their return to National League basketball, Maigh Cuilinn delivered a gutsy 82–75 win over Limerick Sport Eagles at the University of Galway Sports Arena last weekend. The home crowd, energised by the return of competitive basketball to Galway after a long off-season, played a key role in spurring on their side during critical moments of the game. The victory marked new head coach Paul O’Brien’s first competitive win in charge, with the team showing glimpses of promise under his leadership.

Victorious start to the season for the Titans

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

The Galway Titans kicked off their 2024/2025 National League campaign with a home victory over Killarney Cougars on Saturday, October 5.

Stateside win for Mulkerrins

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

Moycullen's Martin Mulkerrins sealed his third R48 Portland Classic in a row as he secured victory over Ray Ure on Sunday, October 6.

Irish golfers to the fore in Oughterard

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

County Galway’s Oughterard Golf Club grabbed the limelight last weekend when hosting the finals of the prestigious Flogas Irish Mixed Foursomes and Irish Fourball competitions. In celebration of the club’s 50th anniversary year, the All Ireland series, involving some 232 clubs and 140 teams representing the four provinces, concluded in Oughterard.

Galway girl Raftery returns to Irish action at Clare Forest Rally

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway-based rally driver Aoife Raftery is set to make her long-awaited return to Irish gravel rallying at this weekend's Clare Forestry Rally as part of the Irish Forest Rally Championship.

Exciting weekend ahead as last eight fight it out for Frank Fox

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

After Tuam Stars, Killannin, Dunmore Machales and Oughterard won their preliminary quarter-finals at the weekend, we are straight into the quarter-finals this weekend. Starting with Salthill/Knocknacarra v Dunmore MacHales and Maigh Cuilinn v Oughterard on Saturday. Sunday will see Corofin play Killannin and Annaghdown v Tuam Stars.

Salthill/Knocknacrra v Dunmore MacHales

Business end of the Championship looms this weekend

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

After the conclusion of the group stage, the business end of the race for the Frank Fox Cup really begins this week. Salthill/Knocknacarra, Maigh Cuilinn, Corofin and Annaghdown all consolidated top spot in their groups with wins at the weekend and will skip the preliminary quarter final round. After some games with great entertainment, we know the eight teams to face each other in the preliminary quarter finals this week and the four teams set to fight it out in the relegation semi-finals.

Knockout time in the hurling championships

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

The knockout stages of the Galway senior and intermediate hurling championship gets underway this weekend, with fifteen games of consequence to be played across six venues which will leave sixteen teams with no further fixtures to look forward to this year and one demoted to a lower grade.

Beagh have proudly held on to their senior status since winning their second intermediate title back in 2002, with Joe Gantley still proudly carrying the torch from that era. Whether they will be able to evade the trap door on this occasion will be tested by a solid Ahascragh-Fohenagh side on Saturday afternoon in Duggan Park.

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