Ollie Jennings - Manager of the ‘Saw Doctors’

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

If fortune favours Galway next Sunday then the coveted Liam McCarthy cup will be sailing down the N17, a road immortalised by the Saw Doctors. Their manager, Ollie Jennings, has been the chief navigator in the success of this bodacious music group. His speciality is band management, but he is also a proud sports enthusiast. It wasn’t until he relocated to Ballinasloe that he became enthralled with hurling through a friendship he forged with the legendary centre-back, Sean Silke.

Shahira Barry - local model

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

For Shahira Barry, sport would not her first choice for recreational enjoyment. She even confessed to a history of evading PE classes in school so the hysteria that has enveloped the county in the days leading up to this crunch tie with arch rivals Kilkenny is not really applicable for her.

Molad le dia

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Kilkenny cats got an awful shock
When the underdogs they tried to block

When the underdogs they tried to block

Conor Hayes to lead Legends Tour

Thu, Sep 27, 2012

Galway captain Conor Hayes will lead a tour of Croke Park Stadium on the eve of the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Championship replay.

Connacht face mounting injury woes ahead of Glasgow

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Connacht Rugby’s away form will be tested tomorrow evening when an injury-hit squad faces the Warriors in Glasgow.

SD Galway prepare for table-topper’s visit

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Tomorrow's Terryland Park Airtricity League first division encounter features a clash involving basement boys SD Galway and table toppers Limerick FC with both clubs keen to earn points for different reasons.

SD Galway still feel they can avoid a last-placed finish, while an expensively assembled Limerick outfit want to secure promotion. That means there should be an edge to proceedings at the Dyke Road venue with Limerick seeking to stay ahead of Longford Town who are waiting to pounce on any Treaty setbacks.

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.

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