Galway WFC edged out in shoot-out

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Galway WFC suffered a heartbreaking exit from this year’s Continental Tyres WNL Cup on penalties.

Galway hurlers now start the serious business

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

The Galway hurlers will take on the 2013 All-Ireland champions Clare in the first round of the National Hurling League in Pearse Stadium on Sunday (2pm).

Footballers enjoy solid start with two wins out of two

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

The Galway footballers will face Laois in three weeks’ time in Tuam stadium (Sunday March 1) and a win in that game would set them up for a serious tilt at promotion to division one for 2016.

Football championship draws

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

he draws for the Senior and Intermediate Championship 2015, sponsored by Claregalway Hotel and Bons Secours Hospital Galway respectively, were made at the Radio Na Gaeltachta studios this week.

Liam Mellows registration

Thu, Feb 12, 2015

Liam Mellows is holding its membership registration day Sunday between 11am and 1pm in the Liam Mellows Clubhouse in Ballyloughane, Renmore. The day is also an opportunity for parents who would like to get involved in any club activities to meet club officers and coaches.

Gort hope to create a big upset against Ballyhale

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

The Gort hurlers and their loyal band of supporters will head to Thurles on Saturday knowing the vast majority of people in the county and country expect them to meet their Waterloo against Kilkenny champions Ballyhale Shamrocks.

Basketball clubs retain title hopes

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

All four Galway clubs in the Basketball Ireland National League have silverware left to fight for as the season heads toward the business end.

Connacht players for opening Six Nations

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Four Connacht women have been named in the Ireland rugby squad that will face Italy tomorrow night in the RBS Six Nations opener.

Footballers seek to build winning momentum against Westmeath

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

The Galway footballers will head to Cusack Park in Mullingar on Sunday in good spirits to take on Westmeath (2pm) in the second round of the National Football League.

Galway ladies off the mark in first division

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Galway senior ladies, boosted by their opening day win in the NFL division 1, now host Dublin in Tuam Stadium (2pm).

Galway will enter the match with confidence, but they will find the visitors, who enjoyed a nine-point victory over Monaghan last weekend, a tougher opposition.

Hurlers in Walsh Cup final

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

The Galway senior hurlers will face Dublin in the Walsh Cup final this Sunday at 5pm in Croke Park.

Anthony Cunningham's men secured their place in the final by virtue of a 2-18 to 0-15 victory over Carlow last weekend with Padraig Brehony and Jonathan Glynn raising the green flags.

Galwegians cling onto top spot

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Galwegians remain in pole position in division 1b after a 12-6 vicotry over Connach rivals Buccaneers on Friday night at Crowley Park.

Corinthians edged out

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Corinthians came out on the wrong side of a tight game against fellow strugglers Shannon in Coonagh Park on Saturday.

Sean Breathnach produces PB and stadium record

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Sean Breathnach of GCH produced a fantastic result at Sunday’s AAI Indoor Games in Athlone in the shot put, throwing a lifetime best of 17.14m.

Galway WFC must take chance of quick revenge

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Galway WFC’s top-scorer last season, Sinead Taylor, returned to Eamonn Deacy Park in the green of Peamount United on Sunday and played a major part in her side’s 3-1 victory.

As a forerunner of the impending cup clash, Taylor grabbed her side’s second goal - and her first for the Dubliners - to swing the contest Peamount’s way after the hour mark.

Colga FC youngsters advance in national cup

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Colga FC u-13s have advanced to the last 16 of the Troy Cup and can now look forward to another home fixture against the league leaders from Bray, Shamrock Bhoys, later this month.

Taylor’s Hill on target to retain All Ireland crown

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

Following last year’s All Ireland success, Dominican College Taylor’s Hill senior girls soccer team has again qualified for this year’s final.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Feb 05, 2015

FootbalL: Saturday 7 February: U21 A West Football Championship, At Moycullen, Moycullen v An Cheathrú Rua, 3pm Ref: T Faherty; U21 B North Football Championship, At Caltra Pitch, Caltra v Dunmore MacHales, 2pm Ref: N Dempsey; U21 B West Football Championship, At Inis Mór, Oileáin Árainn v Renvyle, 3pm Ref: M O Mainin; At An Spideal, An Spidéal v Fr Griffins/Éire Óg, 3pm Ref: M Mac Gearailt; At Mervue, St James v Mícheál Breathnach, 3pm Ref: K Quinnl At Letterfrack, Clifden v Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir 3pm, Ref: A Carr; U21 C North Football Championship,

Weakened Galway side face a right Royal challenge

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

The Galway senior footballers 2015 National Football League campaign gets under way this Sunday with a home tie against Meath at Pearse Stadium (2pm).

Galway ladies prepare to take on top teams in division one

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

A new season begins for Galway Ladies footballers on Sunday in their first campaign in the National Football League division one.

Winners of division two last season and semi-finalists in the All Ireland championship, the Galway Ladies will be hoping to build on that success in the top division this season.

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