Minors pay price for wastefulness and crash out to Mayo

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

The Galway minor footballers paid the ultimate price for their profligacy in the first 20 minutes of the Connacht semi-final in Tuam Stadium on Saturday, crashing out of the championship by 3-7 to 1-12.

Hurlers need a big performance on Saturday to stay in the championship

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Johnny Cash famously sang about walking the line and this Saturday at Semple Stadium (7pm) the Galway senior hurlers will have to do just that if they are to see off Tipperary and keep their championship season alive.

Dunne demands instant response in Waterford after recent loss

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

After suffering a disappointing defeat to Longford Town Galway FC, manager Tommy Dunne wants his team to 'bounce back' immediately in tomorrow evening’s SSE Airtricity League first division at the RSC against Waterford United.

Following the 3-0 Longford loss a critical clash looms for the Tribesmen and Dunne is seeking an instant response. “We have to bounce back. It is as simple and straightforward as that,” he says. “We were not happy with how it went against Longford. We were flat, I thought the whole ground seemed flat, the supporters and the team.

Meet Katie O’Brien - Galway’s history maker at Henley

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Teenager Katie O'Brien from Clarinbridge made history at the weekend when becoming the first female Irish Para-athlete to win gold at Women’s Royal Henley Regatta.

World Cup youngsters boost Carolan’s Connacht Academy

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Ireland's Junior World Championship winger, Galwegians Ciaran Gaffney, outhalf Conor McKeon, and centre Peter Robb are among the new quintet, along with hooker Jack Dineen and backrow Marc Kelly.

Galway trio selected for Team Ireland Tag

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Three Galway players, Elaine Hall, Fabienne Cooney and Craig Glynn, have been chosen to represent Team Ireland in the upcoming Tag Rugby Tri-Nations Cup against Great Britain and OzTag Australia in Limerick on July 11.

New black belts

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Four members of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club graded for their 1st Dan Black Belts in kickboxing on Saturday evening, all passing with distinction.

Galway lose opening camogie clash

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Galway camogie hopes of kicking off the defence of their All Ireland title on a positive note floundered in Athenry on Sunday.

Old rivals Wexford defeated the All Ireland champions by 2-12 to 1-11 in the opening game of the 2014 Liberty Insurance Senior Camogie Championship.

Women’s team advances to national athletic finals

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Galway County athletic women’s team has qualified for the August finals of the National Track and Field League finals in Tullamore.

Galway minors take on All-Ireland champions in Tuam on Saturday

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

The Galway minor footballers take on Mayo, the current All-Ireland minor champions, at Tuam Stadium this Saturday (5.30pm) in the Connacht semi-final.

Back to Tullamore for Galway hurlers on Saturday

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Anthony Cunningham's senior hurlers must do it all again, and more, when they face their nemesis Kilkenny in the replay of the Leinster semi-final on Saturday in Tullamore (7pm).

Stakes high for top four as Galway host Longford tomorrow

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Having made an encouraging start to the SSE Airtricity League first division season, Galway FC face a severe examination when hosting Longford Town at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

Nicely placed in second position, Tommy Dunne's promising Galway outfit host a Longford side that is loaded with quality performers. Despite possessing an experienced and decorated squad, Longford, with a game in hand, trail Galway on goal difference. With Shelbourne and Wexford Youths also clashing at Tolka Park, the stakes will be piled high for those occupying the top four places in the division.

World Cup table quiz

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Galway United Supporters Trust will hold a World Cup table quiz upstairs in The Dail Bar, Middle Street on Wednesday July 2 (8.30pm).

Football Fixtures

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Senior Football Championship: Sat 28 Jun, At Tuam Stadium, Milltown v St James 19:45 Ref: Muiris Mac Gearailt; At Pearse Stadium, Annaghdown vAn Cheathrú Rua 19:45 Ref: Frank Kinneen; Sun 29 Jun, At Tuam Stadium, Corofin vTuam Stars 12:00, Ref: Shane Hehir; At Pearse Stadium, Mícheál Breathnach v Cárna-Caiseal 12:30 Ref: Gerry Daly; At Tuam Stadium, Caherlistrane v Caltra 13:45 Ref: Ger Cahill; At Pearse Stadium, Barna vNaomh Anna, Leitir Móir 14:15 Ref: Martin Flaherty; At Kenny Park, Killererin v St Michael's 16:30 Ref: Tommy Faherty; At Kenny Park, Salthill-Knocknacarra v Kilconly 18:00 Ref: Máirtín Ó Gríofa; At Tuam Stadium, Kilkerrin-Clonberne v Cortoon Shamrocks 17:15 Ref: Gearoid O Conamha; At Tuam Stadium, Mountbellew/Moylough vMenlough 19:00, Ref: Brenadan Kinneavy.

Hurling Fixtures

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Senior Hurling League: Tue 01 Jul, At Woodford, Tommy Larkins v St Thomas 19:30 Ref: Michael Conway; At Tynagh, Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry v Gort 19:30 Ref: Seamus Moran; At Loughrea, Loughrea v Sarsfields 19:30 Ref: Gerry Donoghue; At Craughwell, Craughwell v Clarinbridge 19:30 Ref: Phelim Shaughnessy; At Killimordaly, Killimordaly v Pádraig Pearses 19:30 Ref: Leonard Fay; At Carnmore, Carnmore v Liam Mellows 19:30 Ref: John Keane; At Beagh, Beagh v Kiltormer 19:30 Ref: Gerry O Connor; At Mullagh, Mullagh v Ardrahan 19:30 Ref: Peter Murphy. Wed 02 Jul, At Castlegar, Castlegar v Portumna 19:30 Ref: Alan Kelly.

Intermediate Hurling Lge: At Ahascragh, Ahascragh/Fohenagh v Oranmore-Maree 19:30 Ref: Christopher Browne; At Woodmount, Pádraig Pearses v Clarinbridge 19:30 Ref: Eoin Hardiman; At Gort GAA Grounds, Gort v Kilconieron 19:30 Ref: Kevin Egan; At Killimor, Killimor v Ballinderreen 19:30 Ref: Pat Greene .

New title sponsor announced for Connacht Rugby

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Connacht Rugby has announced Life Style Sports as title sponsor from July 2014.

Footballers face a difficult test against Sligo

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Galway are hot favourites next Saturday to beat Sligo in Markievicz Park (7pm) in the Connacht semi-final, but why are so many people speaking so confidently about Galway's chances this weekend?

Lam’s new squad boasts new Kiwi connections and local youngsters

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Eight new players, including the province’s biggest addition Mils Muliaina, signals Pat Lam’s first full squad selection since taking over the reins from Eric Elwood.

Lam undoubtedly produced the coup of this season’s signings, luring the former All Black Muliaina and the Super 15 Chiefs centre Bundee Aki to the province. The two players are key recruits for the province, providing real top class experience in a young backline in which Darragh Leader and Robbie Henshaw are expected to develop into seasoned and top class pros. The addition of former Blues hooker Tom McCartney is another from Lam’s former stable who, along with Nathan White, will provide the necessary seasoning to a relatively young front row.

United’s solid start boosts promotion bid

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Whether a good start can be half the battle for Galway FC remains to be seen, but there is a sense Tommy Dunne's side is beginning to believe that an SSE Airtricity League first division promotion bid is possible.

As Galway continue to produce clever footballing displays, those following the team home and away are encouraged by the recent evidence. The most impressive performances and results so far have been on the road where the wins over Shelbourne in the League and UCD in the FAI Ford Cup confirmed the promise of this Galway outfit.