Gort and Portumna are favourites

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

The county hurling championship really heats up this weekend with the last eight teams standing in action, and two attractive double headers down for decision.

Salthill and Corofin renew rivalry in minor final

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Salthill-Knocknacarra and Corofin will face each other again this year in the county minor final which is fixed for Sunday (2pm) in Pearse Stadium.

Euro bronze for Oughterard boxer

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Oughterard’s Kieran Molloy, winner of a bronze medal at the recent European Champions in Anapa, Russia. Molloy, who is the Irish champion at 56 kilos, defeated the Israeli and Ukrainian champions to win bronze. Molloy fights out of the successful Oughterard Boxing Club, which also currently boasts five Irish champions. Photo: Tom Broderick

Galway’s soccer clubs must now join forces on way forward

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Galway should only have one representative team in the Aitricity League of Ireland, according to a report commissioned by the FAI.

Former Tipperary South County manager Ned O'Connor was the independent figure who met with all the local stakeholders, and his recommendation will be backed by the FAI.

Moycullen look to up the tempo on Saturday

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Moycullen basketball have little time to brood after a tough Superleague loss away in Dublin as they prepare for a match with league and cup champions UL Eagles on Saturday night in Limerick.

Connacht’s emotional Heineken Cup odyssey makes compelling viewing

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

As Connacht head into their second year of Heineken Cup rugby this weekend, a special documentary on last year’s emotional first journey into Europe’s elite competition is compulsive viewing.

Corinthians grab another bonus-point win

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Corinthians’ perfect start to this season’s Ulster Bank League continued with another bonus-point win when they overcame Queen’s University by 28-27 in Saturday’s division 2A clash.

Wegians open league account

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Galwegians opened their Ulster Bank League division 2A account with a three-try victory over Bective Rangers at Crowley Park on Saturday.

Elwood says ‘ time is right’ to step aside

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

After 25 years of “living and breathing” Connacht Rugby, coach Eric Elwood has said it is time for a change.

Connacht head to Belfast after emphatic win

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Ravenhill has rarely been a happy hunting ground for Connacht Rugby - their last victory was in 1960 - and Connacht head to Belfast for tomorrow evening’s fixture on the back of Eric Elwood’s decision to step down at the end of the season.

Connacht could be forgiven for being a little unsettled, but they will find an unbeaten Ulster side, in their first home match since Nevin Spence’s tragic death, in uncompromising form.

Galway hurlers taken out by Kilkenny juggernaut

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

After Mayo were beaten by Donegal in this year's All-Ireland football final, many Galwegians were able and quick to point out that it was Mayo's sixth All-Ireland final defeat since 1989. Six finals, (and one draw), and yet no victory.

Proud Cunningham sees positive signs for future

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

The latter stages of the second half of the All-Ireland final must have been torturous for Anthony Cunningham. But he did not let his inner turmoil betray him, battling through the pain alongside his players.

‘We win together, and lose together’. That is the mantra of a real fellowship and, even in his initial analysis of the game, Cunningham spoke with rationality and pride. “We had very see-saw first half, but the boys fought back tremendously. We’re very proud of them. This team is on an upward curve, and the signs look extremely good for them.”

Moycullen youngsters now face league finalists in second test

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

A stern test awaits Moycullen's youthful Superleague side this weekend as they travel to Dublin to face last season's league finalists, DCU Saints.

Buckley grabs a hat-trick

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Corinthians put down a strong marker in their opening All Ireland League division 2a fixture with a comprehensive 33-15 victory over Del La Salle Palmerston at Cloonacauneen Park on Saturday.

Wegians must convert chances against Bective

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Galwegians suffered a disappointing start to their Ulster Bank League division 2 campaign, losing to hosts Terenure by 19 - 8 in Dublin on Saturday.

Galway’s League of Ireland future

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

This afternoon will mark an important day for the future of senior football in Galway.

Connacht hopeful of Parks making his first start

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Connacht are still waiting final fitness testing on new signing Dan Parks ahead of tomorrow evening’s first interprovincial fixture of the season.

Heineken Cup champions Leinster travel to the Sportsground and it is hoped the former Scottish international will be fit enough to play, if not as the selected No 10, but as a replacement.

Mervue keen to continue stylish win when Wexford visit

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Things can change quickly in the Airtricity League of Ireland first division and Mervue United will be hoping to record another victory when Wexford Youths visit Fahy's Field tomorrow night.

Mayo go down fighting, but it’s not enough

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

It was not to be once again for Mayo.
On Sunday they travelled in their thousands to Croke Park and left disappointed once again. Six times since 1989 Mayo supporters have made that trip to Dublin 3 for the showpiece occasion in the football season and six times they have returned empty handed.

On Sunday they travelled in their thousands to Croke Park and left disappointed once again. Six times since 1989 Mayo supporters have made that trip to Dublin 3 for the showpiece occasion in the football season and six times they have returned empty handed.

Rathun/An Chaislean Nua retain city league crown

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Rathun/An Chaislean Nua retained their Bus Eireann City League title on Sunday morning in Tonabrucky after a well-earned 2-17 to 2-13 win over Castlegar.

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