Galway Camogie begin All Ireland defence with tough opener

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

All Ireland champions Galway will begin the defence of their title at home to Wexford in the opening round of next season’s Liberty Insurance Camogie Championship.

Corinthians return to winning ways

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

There were similarities between Corinthians and Connacht Rugby at the weekend with both recovering from dismal results the previous week to post significant wins.

Moore wins national title at swim champs

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Galway swimmer Andrew Moore has claimed the 200m breaststroke national title at the recent short course swimming championships in Lisburn.

FAI chief has confidence in new Galway FC

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

A crowd in the region of 200 attended the formal launch of the Airtricity League's newest club, Galway FC, at The Connacht Hotel on Monday evening.

All-Ireland success for impressive Claregalway ladies

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Claregalway ladies added to their burgeoning reputation with a well-deserved and historic All-Ireland Intermediate club championship title on Saturday at Mullingar.

Two hurling crowns provide highlight for Rahoon Newcastle

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

The double victories at Minor B and U-21 B were highlighted as the success story of the year at the AGM of the Rahoon Newcastle hurling club which took place on Sunday.

The city club, which will celebrate its 125th anniversary next year, saw unprecedented success this year, claiming two championship crowns.

Titans take on Blue Demons in National Shield quarter-final

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Galway's JM & L Titans, the only locally-based side still in the men's National Shield competition, take on Blue Demons tomorrow evening in Cappagh Park, Knocknacarra (8pm).

Maree tame Panthers in Portlaoise

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Maree maintained their excellent form in the National League division 1 with a big 91- 36 away win over Portlaoise Panthers on Saturday night.

Connacht need to front up to test Toulouse again

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

It has been a tough week for Connacht Rugby. After an “embarrassing” away defeat to Edinburgh in the Pro 12, Connacht now head to France to face one of Europe’s most decorated clubs, Toulouse, in the Heineken Cup.

The challenge for Connacht will be to park last weekend’s dismal result and lift themselves for an expected tough encounter against the French giants in this first of the back-to-back pool 3 fixtures.

In-form Galway WFC to be tested by champions

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

In-form Galway WFC host league leaders Raheny United in the final National League game before Christmas.

Galwegians mark fifty years at Glenina

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Galwegians RFC marks 50 years at Glenina with a day-long celebration on Saturday.

To mark the special occasion, there will be a full list of of events, culminating with two senior games under floodlights on Saturday evening.

Kickboxer Manogue hopes to strike a knock-out blow in his first World Title fight

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Few people earn a crack at a world title in any sport, but in Galway on Saturday, Castlepark’s Gary Manogue will take to the ring in his first bid to become the world super welterweight kickboxing champion.

Galwegians mark fifty years at Glenina

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Galwegians RFC marks 50 years at Glenina with a day-long celebration on Saturday.

In-form Galway WFC to be tested by champions

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

In-form Galway WFC host league leaders Raheny United in the final National League game before Christmas.

Local Fianna Fail members ‘lukewarm’ over Martin’s deal with former critic Keaveney

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

“It smacks of ‘Candle In The Wind’ by Elton John!” the source said. “Colm Keaveney is all over the shop. I don’t know of anybody in Fianna Fáil who agrees with this.”

Former Cork boss Dunne takes charge for Galway FC’s new dawn

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Galway FC, which is making an Airtricity licence application for the 2014 domestic season, has appointed Tommy Dunne as manager.

Connacht head to Edinburgh desperate to break losing run

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Connacht Rugby are on the road again tomorrow evening, heading to Scotland to face an Edinburgh side that has lost only once at Murrayfield this season.