Minor hurlers must improve to beat Limerick

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Galway minor hurlers, under the guidance of Mattie Murphy, will face Limerick this Sunday at Croke Park (1.30pm) in the All-Ireland minor semi-final.

This year’s side did enough to defeat Laois in Semple Stadium in the quarter-final, but it was not an overly impressive display, and a much improved performance will be required if they are to defeat Limerick and advance to face Waterford in the All-Ireland final on September 8.

Salthill-Knocknacarra too strong for Tuam in poor game

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

It was never going to be easy, if possible at all, for any sporting fixture last Sunday evening to compete with the scintillating excitement and drama of the Dublin and Cork All-Ireland hurling semi-final at Croke Park.

Olympian heads off Kenyan in this year's Streets of Galway

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

A total of 2032 runners crossed the finishing tape in this year’s Streets of Galway 8k road race held on Saturday.

Kenny steps down

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Mattie Kenny has stepped down as Galway senior hurling coach, citing work and family commitments.

Naoupu takes charge of Wegian women

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Connacht Rugby player George Naoupu is joining the coaching staff of Galwegians RFC, taking over as head coach of the women's squad.

Tee off from the blue at Galway Bay

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Blue Tee challenge in the Galway Bay Golf Resort, which tees off from August 23 to August 25, is a chance to set a new course record at this championship course.

Mervue promotion hopes on the line against Athlone

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

A season-defining encounter awaits Mervue United at Fahy's Field tomorrow evening when Johnny Glynn's side host Airtricity League first division table-toppers Athlone Town.

First of two cup finals for Colga on Sunday finals for Colga on Sunday

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Colga FC is preparing for two cup finals, the first of which takes place on Sunday in Eamonn Deacy Park.

Colga meet Ballina in the women's Connacht Cup before they return to the Galway venue for the Irish Women's Intermediate Cup final against Douglas Hall of Cork on September 1.

Irish shine at Macron Cup

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Republic of Ireland claimed this year's u-15 elite trophy at the Macron Galway Cup held last week.

Connacht’s new season opens against French champs Castres

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Connacht Rugby open their 2013/14 season tomorrow evening (5pm) under new coach Pat Lam against French champions Castres in Lacaune, France.

Ready, set, go for the Streets of Galway

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

The 28th running of the famous Kearney Cyles sponsored Streets of Galway 8k road race takes place this Saturday ( August 10) at 7pm.

The race this year is a complete sell out, with nearly 2,500 entered. As a result no entries are available on the day, and runners are asked to arrive well in advance of the start time.

Tuam Stars and Salthill-Knocknacarra a game to savour

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

A repeat of last year's county senior football final between Salthill-Knocknacarra and Tuam Stars, which the city side won by 0-12 to 0-7, is the stand-out tie in this weekend's senior football championship games.

Mervue seek response against Wexford Youths after crushing defeat

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Last Saturday's crushing defeat at St Colman's Park put a serious dent in Mervue United's promotion drive, but Johnny Glynn's side will still be intent on taking all three points when Wexford Youths visit Fahy's Field tomorrow.

Late point seals minor replay for Galway Ladies

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

Galway and Dublin minor ladies have to do it all again after Sunday’s All-Ireland ended level.

Ireland’s underage talent gather in Drom for Galway Cup

Thu, Aug 08, 2013

The cream of Ireland’s young soccer talent began their assault on the Macron Galway Cup yesterday which takes place in Drom over the next five days.

The tournament, which boats teams from Ireland, Britain, Finland, Norway, and for the first time Ukraine, has been extended by an additional day this year to include a four team u-19 elite section boasting Cork City, Limerick, Derry City and the hosts Salthill Devon.

Hurlers fail to raise a gallop in championship

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

After last year’s Leinster final success and an All-Ireland final appearance, Galway hurling supporters were hopeful that 2013 would be a positive year at senior level for the county.

Confident Mervue head south for tussle with Cobh

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

With three wins and a draw posted in their past four matches Mervue United will spin down to St Colman's Park with plenty of confidence ahead of Saturday's vital Airtricity League First Division encounter against Cobh Ramblers.

Suddenly third placed Mervue have trimmed the gap on table toppers Athlone Town to four points and last Saturday's stirring success over Longford Town leaves them in an interesting position to make a promotion push. Despite falling behind to a David O'Sullivan goal Mervue recovered summoning a smart second half display to punish a stuttering Longford.

Valiant footballers fall short at the finish

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

With seven or eight minutes to go last Saturday evening in Croke Park, the Galway footballers looked like they were going to ride out their luck and sneak a sensational win over Cork in Round four of the qualifiers.

Minors finish strongly to set-up semi-final against Limerick

Thu, Aug 01, 2013

Conor Whelan's opportunistic goal after 38 minutes in Semple stadium last Sunday proved decisive as Galway produced a storming finish to overcome Laois in the Electric Ireland All-Ireland minor quarter-final, and set up a date with Limerick on August 18 in the All-Ireland semi-final.

Galway came through on a score line of 1-19 to 0-13.

Hurlers need to improve to reach semi-finals

Thu, Jul 25, 2013

Few saw Dublin giving Galway a 12 point drubbing (2-25 to 2-13) in the Leinster final, and how the players and management team respond to that defeat will be interesting.

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