Will you rise to the Tonabrucky Challenge?

Thu, May 31, 2012

Rathun an Chaislean Nua Hurling Club is calling on all runners, walkers and even strollers to take part in the second annual Tonabrucky Challenge on Saturday June 9 at 6pm.

Galway announced their return, but are they really as good as they looked?

Thu, May 31, 2012

Galway announced their arrival once again as a formidable force on the inter-county football scene with a significant victory over, albeit a very lethargic looking, Roscommon side. I have met Alan Mulholland on quite a few occasions throughout the winter months through my involvement with NUI Galway and I always came away with the impression that this young manager knows what he is about.

NUI Galway Alumni Golf Outing

Thu, May 31, 2012

Thursday, 24 May, 2012: NUI Galway’s Alumni Association is holding a golf outing in Galway Bay Golf Club in Oranmore on Friday, 8 June.

Alumni Relations Officer, Colm O’Dwyer, said: “The Alumni golf outing promises to be an ideal way to meet up with friends old and new.”

Mervue United’s improving form will be tested by local rivals SD Galway in cup clash

Thu, May 24, 2012

Tomorrow evening's interesting FAI Cup second-round clash at Eamonn Deacy Park will provide a welcome break from league action for both SD Galway and Mervue United.

Football championship kicks off this weekend

Thu, May 24, 2012

The Claregalway Hotel & Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship kicks off this weekend with a full round of games and some exciting ties down for decision.

Senior hurling championship games this weekend

Thu, May 24, 2012

Six senior club hurling championship games are down for decision this weekend.

Footballers impress as they canter to victory at Hyde Park

Thu, May 24, 2012

Galway supporters were delighted to be treated to a fine display by Alan Mulholland’s men last Sunday against a disappointing Roscommon outfit in the Connacht Senior Football Championship.

Meehan making progress

Thu, May 24, 2012

Michael Meehan revealed after Galway’s victory in Hyde Park last Sunday that he was taking painkillers twice a day last season to combat his chronic ankle problem.

Monivea 5k set for June

Thu, May 24, 2012

The third annual Monivea 5k, organised by Monivea Rugby Club, takes place this year on June 10.

Launched this week, the Monivea event will be sponsored by long-time club supporters Esker Readymix.

Smith and Warde win gold

Thu, May 24, 2012

Galway kettlebell specialists Sarah Smith and Ronnie Warde were gold medal winners at the recent open competition held in Wexford.

New Olympian launches the Great Race Galway

Thu, May 24, 2012

Ireland’s Olympic men's marathon runner, Mark Kenneally, took time out from training to launch a new athletic event in Galway, the Great Race Galway.

Football Legends lunch launched

Thu, May 24, 2012

The Galway Football Supporters’ Club has organised a legends lunch for Friday June 8 – the day before the Sligo game, at the Westwood House Hotel.

Kerry’s Mikey Sheehy, Darragh Ó Sé, Michael Donnellan, Mick Galway, Jackie McNamara and former Galway, Leitrim, and Mayo manager and current TD John O’ Mahony will be attending - so it is no surprise the lunch has been sold out.

Golf results

Thu, May 24, 2012

•Athenry Golf Club: Ladies, Margaret Ruane (19) 71; Kathleen Greaney (17) 72; Judith Kelly (24) 72; Pauline McCarthy (21)74.

Mervue’s home form must improve

Thu, May 17, 2012

Galway's two first division representatives know a huge improvement is required over the coming weeks and months, so Mervue United will be eager to start their revival when Wexford Youths visit Fahy's Field tomorrow evening.

Bish claim another All-Ireland basketball crown

Thu, May 17, 2012

St Josephs College (Galway) 28
Ard Scoil Ris (Dublin) 18

Muldoon and Loughney selected

Thu, May 17, 2012

Good news for Connacht Rugby this week.
John Muldoon and Ronan Loughney have been named in Declan Kidney’s Irish squad that will face the Barbarians in Gloucester on May 29.

John Muldoon and Ronan Loughney have been named in Declan Kidney’s Irish squad that will face the Barbarians in Gloucester on May 29.

New tennis Triple Crown winner

Thu, May 17, 2012

Galway has a new Triple Crown winner in Galway Lawn Tennis Club member Donal McGoldrick.

Galway wary of Roscommon in Hyde Park this Sunday

Thu, May 17, 2012

The Galway senior footballers and their management team will travel to face Roscommon on Sunday (4pm) knowing they have a tough task on their hands.

Galway supporters may have been dismissive of Roscommon in a different era, but, having suffered excruciating championship exits at the hands of Sligo, Wexford, Westmeath and Meath, to name just a few in the past decade, Galway supporters cannot afford to be dismissive of any ambitious and well organised opposition.

McGrath and Kelly make their debuts for Galway seniors

Thu, May 17, 2012

Both Galway corner backs, Kieran McGrath (Corofin) and Keith Kelly (StGrellans), will make their senior championship debuts against Roscommon in Dr Hyde Park (4pm) on Sunday.

Galway ladies have no answer to Staunton’s magic

Thu, May 17, 2012

The Galway ladies did their best to stop Mayo last Saturday in Parnell Park, but they had no answer to the supreme brilliance of Cora Staunton as Mike Murphy’s team cantered home on a score-line of 4-17 to 2-07.

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