Clonbur claim intermediate crown with accomplished display

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

A more experienced Clonbur claimed this year’s Galway Ladies Intermediate Club Football Championship after defeating Annaghdown in Saturday’s final in Monivea by 5-14 to 3-7.

County minor hurling final on Sunday

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

The county minor A hurling final between the reigning champions Turloughmore and Loughrea is down for decision next Sunday at 12.30pm in Kenny Park, Athenry.

Hurling championship quarter-finals

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

The four quarter-finals of the Salthill Hotel Senior Hurling Championship will be played on the weekend of September 27/28.

Corofin to defend All-Ireland Sevens crown

Thu, Sep 18, 2014

Five Galway teams, Corofin, Tuam Stars, Milltown, Kilkerrin Clonberne and Caherlistrane, will be aiming for All-Ireland honours at the 42nd FBD All-Ireland Senior Football Sevens at Kilmacud Crokes in Dublin on Saturday.

Corofin will be aiming to retain the title they won last year, and are placed in Group 5 along with Errigal Ciaran of Tyrone, St Laurences of Kildare, and Waterford's Clashmore.

Henshaw in line for return to Guinness Pro 12 action

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

International Robbie Henshaw is expected to return to action for Connacht in tomorrow evening’s Guinness Pro 12 joust with Edinburgh at Murrayfield (7.35pm).

Galwegians and Corinthians continue rivalry in Ulster Bank League

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Galway rugby clubs return to Ulster Bank League action on Saturday with both Galwegians and Corinthians competing in division 1B, alongside fellow Connacht rivals Buccaneers.

Galwegians are the new boys in the division this year, having topped the division 2A table with just one defeat to win promotion last season, and they will be looking to consolidate their position among some of the bigger names in Irish club rugby.

Keegan keeps Galway in promotion race

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

With FAI Ford Cup action taking centre stage domestically, Galway FC do not have a fixture this weekend, which is a pity considering how well Tommy Dunne’s side performed when defeating Shamrock Rovers B at Tallaght Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Walsh and Warren vie for football vacancy

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Killanin’s Kevin Walsh and Tuam’s Peter Warren are the only two names nominated by Galway football clubs for the position of Galway senior football manager.

Fallon represents Ireland at World Champs

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Craughwell AC’s young star Jamie Fallon represents Ireland in this weekend’s World Mountain Running Championships in Tuscany Italy.

The race takes place over a distance of 8.4km which includes a 700m ascent.

Corofin still favourites to claim Frank Fox Cup after win over Mountbellew

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Corofin and Milltown have been drawn to face each other in one of the upcoming county football semi-finals, while in the other semi-final, Barna will face St Michael’s in a novel pairing after both sides had impressive victories over Caherlistrane and Annaghdown respectively last weekend.

Maigh Cuilinn girls claim All Ireland honours

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Maigh Cuilinn girls secured the All Ireland crown at the Kilmurray u-16 sevens championships at the weekend.

Galway WFC exit FAI Cup

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Galway WFC came unstuck against favourites Raheny United in the FAI Continental Tyres Women’s Senior Cup.

Pearse Stadium closes until spring

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Pearse Stadium will remain closed for the remainder of the season for remedial drainage work and a pitch upgrade.

Galway CEO John Hynes says the stadium will be out of use until spring next year to “ensure the new playing surface has time to bed-down and settle and that pitch maintenance programmes are completed”.

Greater expectations for Connacht as new Guinness Pro 12 League opens

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The games are about to begin and the goal is set. Connacht, with greater expectations than before, head into a new season with a single ambition - to qualify for the European Champions Cup through the Guinness Pro 12.

Galway edge closer to play-off berth, but next up a tricky Rovers

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

As the Airtricity League first division season heads towards an interesting conclusion, Galway FC face a tricky task on Sunday afternoon at Tallaght Stadium against Shamrock Rovers B.

Galway WFC host high-flyers Raheny in cup quarter-final

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

League and cup champions Raheny United are the visitors to Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday to do battle with Galway WFC in the FAI Cup quarter-final.

Galwegians win Connacht crown with stylish display

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Galwegians retained the Connacht Senior League crown with an emphatic 38-11 win over city rivals Corinthians at Cloonacauneen on Saturday.

County senior football championship heats up this weekend

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The county senior football championship really heats up this weekend, and the last eight teams that can win the Frank Fox Cup in 2014 are all in action on either Saturday and Sunday.

Galway Ladies exit championship at the hands of Dublin

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The Galway ladies tried valiantly against a superior Dublin outfit last Saturday afternoon in Cusack Park in Mullingar in the All-Ireland semi-final before crashing out by 2-14 to 1-13.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Thursday 04 Sep
Minor B Football C'Ship North:At Tuam Stadium, Annaghdown v Caherlistrane,7pm Ref: Gerry Guinan.

Minor B Football C'Ship North:At Tuam Stadium, Annaghdown v Caherlistrane,7pm Ref: Gerry Guinan.

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