Dunne urges United to step it up for derby clash with Sligo

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

With each passing week Galway United's SSE Airtricity League premier division matches are increasing in significance, so tomorrow's Connacht derby with Sligo Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park will be revealing.

Lam insists Connacht are focused ahead of Ulster

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

In a testing week for Connacht, both on and off the field, Pat’s Lam squad now faces the most difficult challenge against title-chasing Ulster on Saturday (2.40pm).

It is the first of three home fixtures against top four teams, and with Ulster just two points off Pro 12 leaders Glasgow, they travel, with their internationals, intent on returning to the top of the table.

Lam hopes Muliaina will be back in action for Connacht

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Former All Black Mils Muliaina continues to be a part of the Connacht Rugby squad while released on bail without charge from South Wales Police.

The former New Zealand captain is to meet Connacht Rugby officials this week after his recent sensational arrest in Gloucester last weekend.

Henshaw returns to spearhead Connacht attack against cup favourites Gloucester

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Ireland international centre Robbie Henshaw is back with Connacht for tomorrow evening's Challenge Cup quarter-final fixture with English premiership favourites Gloucester.

Galway must beat Kildare to be sure of avoiding relegation

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Despite producing a terrific second half display last weekend to beat Roscommon by 1-14 to 1-10 at Hyde Park, Galway are still not out of the woods as regards relegation.

To be certain of avoiding the dreaded trapdoor to Division Three for 2016, Kevin Walsh's team need to defeat Jason Ryan's Kildare at Tuam next Sunday (3pm).

Galway U-21s face a highly rated Roscommon this Saturday evening in Tuam Stadium

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Alan Flynn's Galway U-21 footballers are the 2/1 outsiders this Saturday evening when they take on Roscommon in the Connacht final at Tuam Stadium (6pm).

Muldoon has silverware in his sights

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Connacht captain John Muldoon still has his sights set firmly on the main prize ahead of tomorrow evening's quarter-final meeting with Gloucester in Kingsholm.

Although facing the Challenge Cup favourites and No 1 seeds, Muldoon believes Connacht are in a much better place than they have ever been at the knock-out stages Europe.

Daunting trip to Tallaght for United after unlucky home loss

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Galway United face a demanding SSE Airtricity League Premier Division trip to Tallaght Stadium tomorrow for a clash with Shamrock Rovers.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Apr 02, 2015

Hurling Fixtures
Friday 3 April

No distractions as Connacht focus purely on four points

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

Connacht return to Pro 12 League action after the two-week break for the Six Nations and face title-chasing Munster in Thomond Park on Saturday (5.15pm).

McFarland Glasgow-bound?

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

Connacht’s Dan McFarland is being tipped to take over as assistant coach at Glasgow Warriors.

Connacht’s new flanker comes with rich pedigree

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

Connacht has signed a new backrow forward from New Zealand to replace the Ulster-bound Willie Faloon.

Galway hosts national basketball finals this weekend

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

Galwegians will be treated to a festival of basketball this weekend when NUIG Kingfisher hosts the National League finals.

Moore leads medal haul for Galway athletes

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

Emma Moore was the star at the National Juvenile Indoor Championships in Athlone, winning two individual gold medals, one individual silver, and also a relay gold as part of the u-13 girls’ record-breaking 4x100m team.

Galway face newly promoted Waterford in league quarter-final

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

The Galway hurlers face the long trek to Walsh Park this Sunday for the Allianz Hurling league quarter-finals where they face Waterford (4pm) in the last eight.

Galway u-21s could spring a surprise

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

The Galway u-21 footballers will now face a highly-rated Roscommon outfit after defeating Mayo by 1-12 to 0-11 in McHale Park on Saturday evening.

League leaders next up for Galway Ladies

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

Galway Ladies’ national league ambitions face a stern test on Sunday when they travel to Monaghan to face the league leaders.

O’Reilly on song for Galway camogie

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

Galway remain unbeaten in the Irish Daily Star National League after three games, ensuring Tony Ward’s team is on target to make the knock-out stages.

Galway footballers need to rediscover their mojo

Thu, Mar 26, 2015

After last weekend's abject second-half performance in their 2-10 to 0-10 home defeat to Laois, the Galway footballers need to rediscover their footballing mojo.