Connacht rewarded for improving standards in discipline and tackling

Thu, May 15, 2014

Connacht wrapped up their first Rabodirect Pro 12 season under coach Pat Lam with a disappointing 45-20 defeat to Ospreys, but there was some reward for a solid season.

Casey wins again

Thu, May 15, 2014

John Greaney of Galway City Harriers was forced into third place in the second of the six-race County Galway 5km series race held in Loughrea.

Huish win in France

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway kickboxer Paul Huish from Knocknacarra, who fights out of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing club, was in action in France at the weekend.

The multiple Irish champ took on French kickboxing champion Clement Bessaiah in a five-round international contest on the undercard to a professional World Title fight in Bordeaux.

Craughwell massive outsiders against St Thomas on Saturday

Thu, May 15, 2014

There is only one county senior hurling championship game on this weekend when Craughwell, beaten by Beagh (2-18 to 1-14) in their first round game, face St Thomas at Kenny Park on Saturday (5pm).

Galway FC must capitalise on momentum when Harps visit tomorrow

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway FC, unbeaten in four SSE Airtricity League first division games, will return to Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening when Finn Harps visit the west.

The teams collided at the Dyke Road venue last Monday week in the EA Sports Cup when a Vinny Faherty goal sent Galway into the quarter-finals of that competition. Since then Harps defeated Cobh Ramblers in league action, while Galway required a fine Jake Keegan goal to earn a draw away to Shamrock Rovers B at Tallaght Stadium on Sunday.

Galway head to Tallaght in fine fettle

Thu, May 08, 2014

Having posted two victories over the May Bank Holiday weekend, Galway FC head to the Tallaght Stadium heartened for Sunday's crucial SSE Airtricity League first division encounter with Shamrock Rovers B.

Galway Ladies hope for third time lucky

Thu, May 08, 2014

Galway Ladies senior football team are one step away from division one football when they play Westmeath in the division two decider on Saturday in Parnell Park at 2pm.

New juvenile football initiative launched

Thu, May 08, 2014

Local GAA club, Fr Griffins Éire Óg, has launched an initiative to promote Gaelic football in the city centre.

Jes and St Enda’s in first year football final today

Thu, May 08, 2014

St Enda’s and Coláiste Iognáid (The Jes) will compete today for the first year C Connacht Colleges’ trophy at Pearse Stadium (12.30pm).

Fans night for Galway GAA supporters

Thu, May 08, 2014

Galway GAA fans will have a great opportunity to meet their football and hurling heroes tomorrow evening.

Greaney storms to victory in first of 5k series

Thu, May 08, 2014

John Greaney of Galway City Harriers stormed to victory in the first County Galway 5km series race in Athenry.

Liam Mellows and Castlegar face formidable second-round opposition

Thu, May 08, 2014

Both Galway city club senior hurling sides are in second round championship action this Saturday in Kenny Park. And both clubs face formidable opposition in their effort to stay in the 2014 championship race.

Liam Mellows face Gort at 5pm, and that game is followed by the clash of Castlegar and St Thomas at 6.30pm.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, May 08, 2014

Hurling Fixtures
Senior Hurling Championship Saturday10 May, At Kenny Park, Gort v Liam Mellows 17:00 Ref: Christopher Browne; At Kenny Park, Castlegar v St Thomas 18:30 Ref: Gerry O Connor; Sunday, 11 May At Kenny Park, Kiltormer v Clarinbridge 14:00 Ref: Eoin Shaughnessy; At Kenny Park, Kinvara v Turloughmore 15:30 Ref: Alan Kelly; At Kenny Park, Carnmore v Pádraig Pearses 17:00 Ref: John Keane.

Galway footballers face Meath

Thu, May 08, 2014

The Galway senior footballers will take on Meath in a pre-championship challenge in Ratoath (Co Meath), this Sunday as part of the Ratoath 10-year anniversary of the opening of Seán Eiffe Park on the Dunshaughlin Road.

Connacht's biggest coup - Mils Muliaina becomes province's first All Black signing

Thu, May 08, 2014

Connacht's biggest signing of former All Black Mils Muliaina is a huge step in Connacht's growing development, insists coach Pat Lam.

Pride at stake as Connacht season closes

Thu, May 08, 2014

Connacht complete their 2013/4 season with a difficult visit to Liberty Stadium on Saturday (6.30pm) where they face an Ospreys outfit smarting from its failure to qualify for the semi-finals.

Although only pride is at stake for both sides, Connacht coach Pat Lam is preparing his injury-hit side for an Ospreys’ onslaught.

Bish rowers reign supreme

Thu, May 01, 2014

St Joseph’s College, "The Bish", successfully defended their All Ireland schools rowing crown in Limerick on Sunday.

Welby Cup revived after thirty-two years

Thu, May 01, 2014

Oughterard GAA and the Welby family have revived a popular tourament for the first time in 32 years.

NUIG youngsters turn season around

Thu, May 01, 2014

Anyone familiar with the Disney movie The Mighty Ducks will know the classic underdog story, a mixed group of young kids go from zero to hero in a single season, turning their fortunes around by winning their local league. Here in Galway the NUI Galway Youth Academy Rugby club has only been in existence for three years. Last year’s u-13 group went through the league season without a single competitive win. They had some success at the very end of the year, winning an invitational plate at Corinthians RFC. This year the same group has managed to go through their second league season (at u-14) unbeaten, completing the season by defeating a very tough Tuam side 34-13 to win the Connacht B-league final. Three tries by Matthew Collins, two by Brian O’Sullivan, and an outstanding dot down from a cross field kick by David Burke, secured the win against Tuam’s two tries and one penalty.

Portumna lay down a marker for 2014 championship

Thu, May 01, 2014

A host of teams were hoping Portumna might be a little tired or a bit sated by their recent All-Ireland success and not too keen on the upcoming county championship. Perhaps, they would not be too pushed about retaining the Tom Callanan Cup for the coming year?

However they looked nothing like a team that believes it has won enough, when they hit 1-29 over the 60 minutes against Castlegar last Sunday evening at Kenny Park.

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