Merrigan faces Frenchman in superfight

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Four IKF All Ireland title fights and an International super prestige K-1 Superfight will be the highlights of a full evening's kickboxing in the Black Box Theatre on Saturday.

Promoted by the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club, the full contact kickboxing and K-1 tournament will feature Oughterard 's double Irish champion Bryan "Mayhem" Merrigan in action against Michael Gerard from Toulouse in France under K-1 rules. The fight will be decided over 3x3 minute rounds with a fourth round added in the event of a draw.

Salthill-Knocknacarra too strong for jaded Killererin

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Salthill-Knocknacarra were far too strong for a disjointed looking Killererin in the county senior semi-final last Sunday at Tuam Stadium, winning comprehensively on a scoreline of 3-10 to 0-10.

Tuam Stars blow Corofin out

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Tuam Stars exacted a good measure of revenge for their defeat to Corofin in last year's county final when they beat them by 2-6 to 0-9 in this year's semi-final in Tuam Stadium on Sunday.

Corofin claim this year’s senior ladies’ crown

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Corofin have been crowned Galway senior ladies football champions after overcoming St Brendan’s by a goal, 2-9 to 1-9 at Monivea on Sunday.

City rivals to clash in CSL on Saturday

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Unbeaten in this year’s Connacht Senior League, Galwegians must now face city rivals Corinthians on Saturday in Cloonacauneen (3pm).

New Galway rugby team in u-21 league

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

NUI Galway and Corinthians RFC have joined forces to play in the U-21 All-Ireland League's South West Conference, which includes Munster Rugby clubs.

Clarkson triumphs again

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Mike Clarkson followed up his doubles and mixed successes at the Irish Open by retaining his GLTC title in a repeat of last year’s final with a  6-2 6-3 victory over Mark Smyth.

Revised date for annual Loughrea run

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Loughrea Athletic Club holds its annual Grey Lake 10k Road Race on Sunday.

New York medals for Galway players

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Three footballers from Galway clubs, Peter Fahy (Salthill-Knocknacarra), Shane Maher (St James) and Darren Walsh (Killanin) had a big win last weekend in Gaelic Park (New York) when they played starring roles for Leitrim in that club's exciting 2-12 to 3-6 win over Kerry in the east coast championship.

Backrow injuries cause Connacht concern ahead of Scarlets' visit

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Having grabbed a valuable away victory last weekend, Connacht Rugby return to the Galway Sportsgound on Saturday (3pm) intent on taking the scalp of high-flying Welsh outfit Scarlets.

Sportsground set for new spectator facilities

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

A new matchday experience is awaiting Connacht Rugby fans when they visit the Sportsground this season.

Mervue’s cup campaign continues in Derry

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Mervue United's interesting FAI Cup adventure continues tomorrow evening at the Brandywell with a quarter-final clash against Derry City.

Though Mervue have encountered plenty of painful moments during a demanding Airtricity League first division campaign, they have been efficient in the cup, posting away wins over SD Galway and Waterford United to reach the last eight.

Renmore Soccer open day for girls

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

A special open day will be held at Renmore AFC for all girls interested in playing soccer. The club’s female soccer teams have had great success in recent years, and it is looking to continue this quest for honours with an open day on Saturday 15. The days schedule is as follows:

Stars and Killererin favoured to advance

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

The Galway Senior Football Championshp resumes on Sunday with two mouth-watering semi-finals.

All-Ireland hurling final was an extraordinary occasion

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Coming out of Dublin last Sunday evening on the motorway was a surreal experience. The motorway at 7.30pm was like some kind of mobile car park for Galway supporters as they trekked West after seeing their team play their part in one of the best hurling finals in years.

The rain lashed on the homeward journey, and with the slow lane and the overtaking lane having morphed into one on the M6, it made for very tiring driving.

Draw was a fair result, says Galway boss

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Galway senior hurling manager Anthony Cunningham was overcome with relief at the full-time whistle of Sunday’s Final at Croke Park

Cunningham's troops relieved at second chance

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

A strange feeling swept across Croke Park on Sunday afternoon as Joe Canning's 73rd minute point ensured a first All-Ireland SHC draw since 1959. The overriding feeling among the Galway squad afterwards was relief at getting a second bite at the cherry.

Elwood expects Connacht to make it right in Italy after opening day defeat

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Connacht Rugby head to Italy under pressure to gain a victory over RaboDirect Pro 12 newcomers Zebre tomorrow evening (6. 05pm).

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

• Galwegians RFC's new floodlights will be offically launched and switched on by Mayor Terry O'Flaherty at Crowley Park on Saturday. The Mayor will be joined by Billy Glynn, president of the IRFU and life member of Galwegians.To celebrate the occasion, a full afternoon's activity is lined up, with a range of family entertainment on offer to complete an action-packed day. There will be a series of friendly matches on view throughout the afternoon and evening, with the schedule as follows: 4.30pm u-16 Galwegians v Monivea; 5.15pm Women Galwegians v Connacht Selection; 6pm Over 50 Galwegians v Corinthians Tag; 6,25pm Over 40 Galwegians v Mixed Selection Tag; 7.15pm Galwegians 1st XV v University College Cork.

Galway swimmer wins award

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Galway swimmer David O’Sullivan has been chosen as the recipient of the 2012 BUA Emerging Sports Talent Award.

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