Connacht seek to redress away defeat to Edinburgh

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Connacht coach Pat Lam insists his players will “front up” for home supporters on Saturday when they entertain Edinburgh in the Rabodirect Pro 12 at the Galway Sportsground (5pm).

City Link transport for Connacht Rugby

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Connacht Rugby has agreed a new two-year partnership deal with Irish Citylink which will become its official coach partner.

Dunne not getting carried away with pre-season win

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Tuesday evening's lively pre-season friendly at Fahy's Field provided further encouragement for Galway FC, who summoned a hearty display to defeat Dundalk by 2-1.

Moycullen’s brave defence keeps Dubliners in check

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Moycullen Basketball, buoyed by their latest win, are back on the road this weekend when they face Dublin Inter in the premier league.

Maree edge closer to division one title

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Maree are one win away from winning their first National League basketball title.

Solid start for Galway Ladies in first NFL fixture

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Galway Ladies’ NFL campaign is up and running with a solid 1-12 to 0-6 victory over Down in Tuam Stadium on Sunday.

Barry Downey’s charges went into the game with little experience of the visitors who were last year’s division three champions, but they were well prepared for an expected tough test after Down had won their first game against the former division one outfit Meath.

Kickboxing awards

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

With five awards, the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club was the overall winner at the Irish National Kickboxing Awards in Ashbourne, Co Meath.

Galwegians through to final

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Galwegians have advanced to their third successive Heineken Junior Cup final after a hard-fought four-try victory over Ballinasloe at Moher Road.

Farrell leaps to new record

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

There were some fantastic performances from a number of Galway athletes in the IUAA Indoor Championships in Athlone.

Maree/Oranmore sponsorship deal

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Maree Oranmore FC has received a financial boost following a three-years sponsorship agreement with the Galway Clinic.

At the reception in the Galway Clinic, CEO Joe O’Donovan, in describing Maree/Oranmore FC as “one of the most progressive and well run sports organisations, not only in Galway, but throughout the country,” said the clinic was delighted to renew its sponsorship for another three years.

Liam Mellows registration

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Liam Mellows holds its annual registration day on Sunday (February 16) from 11am to 1.30pm.

Claregalway’s Gaelic4Girls

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Claregalway has been chosen to run the Gaelic4Girls programme this year, and the club will host a training evening for coaches on February 27, at 7.30pm (venue to be announced).

Hurlers face Leinster champions in league opener

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

The Galway hurlers get their 2014 league campaign up and running on Sunday when they face Dublin in Pearse Stadium (2pm).

Footballers must beat Laois in round three

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Following two consecutive defeats to Meath and Donegal, the upcoming game against Laois on March 1 takes on greater significance for the Galway footballers.

Portumna qualify for All-Ireland final against newcomers

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Portumna hurlers are back in yet another All-Ireland club final and will face Mount Leinster (Carlow) on St Patrick's Day.

Ten years ago, after their first senior title in Galway (2003), they lost an All-Ireland semi-final against Dunloy.

Galway FC start with enterprising display

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Last Saturday's 5-3 success over Sligo on Mervue United's all-weather pitch was an encouraging start for the new club, achieved courtesy of an enterprising footballing display, especially in the opening period when four goals were netted. Unsurprisingly manager Tommy Dunne was pleased with aspects of Galway FC's performance, highlighting the promise of the youngsters in his squad.

Crunch tie for Maree’s title hopes looms

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

A crunch top-of-the-table clash between local basketball outfit Maree and Swords Thunder takes place on Saturday in Calasanctius College (7.45pm).

Footballers face a massive test against Donegal

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Walking the Prom recently, I met a dedicated and committed Galway football supporter.

Portumna and Na Piarsaigh set for Semple Stadium showdown

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Galway county senior hurling champions Portumna will play Limerick's Na Piarsiagh this Saturday in Semple Stadium at 5pm under lights in the All-Ireland senior club-final.

Down will test Downey’s ladies

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Galway senior ladies will open their Tesco Homegrown National Football League against Down in Tuam on Sunday (2pm).

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