Mervue look to consolidate hold on second place with visit to Wexford

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Having ended a four-game losing streak in all competitions, Mervue United will be anxious to garner the full complement of spoils when they visit Ferrycarrig Park tomorrow for a clash with Wexford Youths.

Streets of Galway celebrates twenty-eight years of summer running

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

The popular Streets of Galway 8k Road Race is set to take place on August 10.

Sponsored this year by Kearney Cycles, the Streets of Galway, now in its 28th year, is the highlight of the summer calendar for running enthusiasts.

Connacht recruits eight younsters for its academy

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Eight new youngsters will join Connacht Rugby’s academy next season, including current Irish u-20 player, David Panter, who is currently involved in the World Cup in France.

Galway women’s team gets go ahead for National League

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

A new women’s soccer team representing Galway has been accepted to compete in the National League.

West Coast United in first final

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Newcomers West Coast United will square up to Tuam Celtic in the final of the u-12 Shield tomorrow evening at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway (7.30pm).

Costello named on Irish team

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Sprinter Laura Ann Costello of Galway City Harriers has been selected to compete for Ireland in the European Youth Olympic Festival in mid July in Utrecht in the Netherlands.

Galway senior football qualifiers this weekend

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Salthill-Knocknacarra v Micheal Breathnach
Saturday 7.15pm Pearse Stadium

Moycullen crowned Club of the Year

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Moycullen were the big winners at Basketball Ireland’s annual awards, winning the Irish Club of the Year crown, while NUIG’s Mystics star Ailish O’Reilly awarded the National League Young Player of the Year.

Galwegians appoint new coach

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Galwegians have recruited Connacht Rugby development officer Cory Brown to coach its 1st XV next season.

Captain Moore is not taking improving Portlaoise for granted

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Galway open their Leinster championship campaign against Laois on Sunday, and Fergal Moore insists his side needs to be extremely professional and focused in their approach.

The Galway captain has been down this road before. And he is not going to start taking anything, any player, or any team for granted at this stage of his career.

Chairman urges supporters to get behind Galway’s hurlers

Thu, Jun 13, 2013

Galway’s hurling supporters are being urged to get behind their senior players as they start their 2013 championship campaign on Sunday.

Galway board chairman, Noel Treacy, is asking fans to give their “full backing, commitment and support” to the county senior management team and players in their bid to win the All-Ireland Championship this year.

Connacht drawn with French giants Toulouse again

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Connacht’s third foray into Heineken Cup Rugby will see French giants Toulouse return to the Galway Sportsground next season.

Celebratation for Johnny O’Connor

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

The career of Connacht Rugby legend Johnny O’Connor will be celebrated tomorrow evening at a special retirement celebration in The Ardilaun hotel.

Moycullen basketball scoops top award

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Great basketball news for Galway. Moycullen has been named as club of the year by Basketball Ireland. The award, which is voted for by members of the national media that regularly feature basketball as part of their sports coverage, is a huge honour for the club.

Mervue must capitalise on Cobh’s patchy form

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Following four defeats on the spin in all competitions, Mervue United will be especially eager to deliver a home Airtricity League first division victory when Cobh Ramblers visit Fahy's Field on Saturday afternoon (4.30pm kick off).

Time to change football championship format

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

In these austere times, if GAA supporters (consumers) are going to pay their limited cash at the turnstiles to attend games, they expect to be entertained.

It is a pretty basic requirement. A fundamental part of the purchase contract: "Bang for your buck" as the yanks say.

Portumna do enough to see off All-Ireland champions

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Portumna and title holders St Thomas faced each other in Athenry on Sunday in a high profile senior championship clash in Group A, which attracted a good crowd to Kenny Park.

Galway wins at the Irish schools’ championships

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Galway schools produced a number of medallists at the Irish Schools Athletics Championships on Saturday.

Major development draw in Caltra

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

A joint development draw has been launched in Caltra to provide funds for the completion of the new community centre and progression of the GAA pitch and dressing rooms.

Tonabrucky Challenge on Saturday

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Rahoon Newcastle Hurling Club is calling on all runners, walkers and even strollers to take part in the third annual Tonabrucky Challenge which will take place this Saturday 8 June at 6pm.

The 6km road race, which is Athletics Association Ireland certificated, aims to raise money for charities CR, Croi and the Rahoon Newcastle Hurling Club.

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