Manogue retains Euro title

Thu, May 30, 2013

IKF European super welterweight kickboxing champion Gary "Slick" Manogue (above right) successfully defended his title against a tough David Blais from Nantes in the northwest region of France.

FAI Cup takes centre stage as Galway clubs take on premier opponents

Thu, May 30, 2013

By Cian O’Connell
The FAI Cup dominates the domestic football schedule this weekend with Galway's two clubs facing premier division opposition.

Carna-Caiseal stun Salthill for championship win

Thu, May 30, 2013

Carna-Caiseal produced a terrific performance last weekend to defeat the current county champions Salthill/Knocknacarra at Pearse stadium by 2-6 to 0-11.

Costello achieves Euro standard on the track

Thu, May 30, 2013

Galway athlete Laura Ann Costello was the star of the day at the recent National League, Ireland’s premier track and field club championship, held in Tullamore.

Rosmuc school breaks its All Ireland duck

Thu, May 30, 2013

Connemara is celebating double All Ireland victories in Olympic Handball after local secondary school Gairmscoil na Piarsach won the boys’ u-15 final and the girls’ u-17 titles.

In the boys’ decider the Rosmuc team played Ard Scoil Ris from Dublin and dominated throughout to emerge winners by 18-5. The girls took on the host team Ballinteer in their final and were always in control in a 13-7 victory.

Renmore gymnasts in flying form at nationals

Thu, May 23, 2013

Renmore gymnasts made club history when four members represented Ireland at the 2013 Celtic Cup Championships in The Isle of Man.

Mayo in a different class to shambolic Galway

Thu, May 23, 2013

Strolling up Rockbarton Park last Sunday afternoon to Pearse Stadium, I met Bosco McDermott and Liam Sammon.

Two men who know what it is like to beat the likes of Kerry in All-Ireland finals, back when Galway were the kingpins of Gaelic football in the 1960s. And men who had the dedication and commitment to take on the senior managerial reins to try to bring significant success back to the county.

Mayo are bona fide All-Ireland contenders

Thu, May 23, 2013

While Galway were incredibly poor last Sunday and some of their defensive errors could be made into a coaching video on "what not to do in possession", you really had to admire how Mayo went about their business.

County players return to club action

Thu, May 23, 2013

It is back to club football for many of Galway’s senior county players this weekend, and a full round of the senior football championship games is scheduled.

Morrison’s magic seals u-14 shield win

Thu, May 23, 2013

Rahoon/Newcastle’s young hurlers clinched the u-14 shield with a superb team performance at the weekend.

Basketball success for Galway schools

Thu, May 23, 2013

Four Galway schools enjoyed success at this year’s All Ireland finals with Calasanctius College and Presentation Athenry winning second-year titles.

Oranmore double

Thu, May 23, 2013

Oranmore Badminton Club made history this year with two club teams claiming All Ireland titles.

Manogue faces flying Frenchman in title defence

Thu, May 23, 2013

Castlepark man Gary "Slick" Manogue, who fights out of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym in the city, will make a mandatory first defence of his IKF European supermiddleweight title on Sunday.

Lam prepares for another year of Heineken Cup rugby with stronger squad

Thu, May 23, 2013

New Connacht Rugby coach Pat Lam has added a strong Kiwi flavour in completing his squad for next season.

The final two signings are both New Zealanders, former u-20 World Cup captain Jake Heenan, and James So’oialo, the brother of former All Black Rodney and Samoan international scrumhalf Steven. And with Chief’s captain Craig Clarke also a new recruit this season, it brings to eight the number of Kiwis/South Pacific Islanders on the Connacht squad.

Mervue must be disciplined in high-stakes clash

Thu, May 23, 2013

Six points behind table-toppers Longford Town, Mervue United are completely aware that tomorrow's Fahy's Field encounter against the midlanders is classed in the crucial category.

Manogue faces flying Frenchman in title defence

Thu, May 23, 2013

Castlepark man Gary "Slick" Manogue, who fights out of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym in the city, will make a mandatory first defence of his IKF European supermiddleweight title on Sunday.

Oranmore double

Thu, May 23, 2013

Oranmore Badminton Club made history this year with two club teams claiming All Ireland titles.

Basketball success for Galway schools

Thu, May 23, 2013

Four Galway schools enjoyed success at this year’s All Ireland finals with Calasanctius College and Presentation Athenry winning second-year titles.

County players return to club action

Thu, May 23, 2013

It is back to club football for many of Galway’s senior county players this weekend, and a full round of the senior football championship games is scheduled.

Morrison’s magic seals u-14 shield win

Thu, May 23, 2013

Rahoon/Newcastle’s young hurlers clinched the u-14 shield with a superb team performance at the weekend.

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