Underdogs St Jarlath’s need a big performance to reclaim Hogan Cup

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

St Jarlath’s College, Tuam go in search of their 13th Hogan Cup title on Saturday in Croke Park (1.45pm).

The school’s last Hogan success was in 2002 when players like Michael Meehan, Gary Sice and Alan Burke collected All Ireland medals under the guidance of the late Fr Oliver Hughes.

Tribesmen win first Connacht u-21 title since 2005

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Alan Mulholland’s county u-21 footballers kicked off a productive weekend for Galway football when winning the Connacht title for the first time in six years at Pearse Stadium on Saturday.

Hurlers handed heavy defeat by Tipp

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Nobody heading into Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon could have foreseen the absolute tanking Galway received at the hands of the reigning All Ireland champions Tipperary.

Salthill head north seeking first win

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Despite suffering three defeats in a row, Salthill Devon have been slightly unfortunate in those games and they will travel to Ballybofey for a clash with Finn Harps tomorrow intent on avoiding another loss.

An extra-time reversal in the EA Sports Cup against premier division highflyers Derry City, a fixture in which Salthill led twice, has been followed by league setbacks at Gortakeegan when Monaghan beat a 10-man Devon, while a freak goal at Drom on Saturday evening ensured Waterford United took all the spoils.

Draw not enough for Galway ladies

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Beaten finalists last year, and now relegated to division two - the Galway ladies footballers earned a 0 - 12 to 0 - 12 draw with Laois at O'Moore Park on Sunday, but it was not enough to save them from the drop.

In bizarre circumstances, the league table beforehand meant Galway could have avoided relegation and even booked a semi-final place had they won.

Medtronic crowned All Ireland champs in seven-goal thriller

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Galway has claimed its second All Ireland interfirms title this season. Medtronic won the senior hurling title for the first time, one week after the Galway Gardai pulled off the football crown.

Galway youngsters set new record

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The Galway City Harriers’ victory in the boys’ u-13 relay was one of the highlights at the National Indoor Championships in Nenagh at the weekend.

Draw not enough for Galway ladies

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Beaten finalists last year, and now relegated to division two - the Galway ladies footballers earned a 0 - 12 to 0 - 12 draw with Laois at O'Moore Park on Sunday, but it was not enough to save them from the drop.

Six county titles up for grabs

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Six badminton titles will be decided on Saturday when the County Badminton Leagues finals take place at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club.

The host club is favoured to win this year’s division two decider, but they will not have it easy against NUIG in this year’s showpiece.

Inaugural Ray Rooney Memorial Tournament

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Twenty doubles teams from Galway, Loughrea and Ennis competed at this year’s Spring Doubles Tournament at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club.

Loughrea deny Roscrea for double honours

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

St Brigid’s of Loughrea has become the first school to win both senior and junior vocational hurling titles in the same season.

Galway hurlers look to consolidate league lead against All Ireland champs Tipp

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

John McIntyre’s side will play their last game on home turf for 2011 on Sunday when they take on the All Ireland champions Tipperary in Pearse Stadium at 2.30pm.

Rallying cry for hurling supporters

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Galway hurling supporters are making a big push to encourage fans through the gate for this Sunday's National League clash between the current champions Galway and All Ireland holdersTipperary at Pearse Stadium (2.30pm).

Elwood asks for big home push

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Connacht host their penultimate home match of the season needing to atone for another poor away performance.

Sligo present another daunting challenge for United

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

A strange week for Galway - ranging from the delight of another Dalymount Park success over Bohemians to the despair of a humiliating EA Sports Cup exit to Cockhill Celtic - concludes tomorrow when Sligo Rovers visit the banks of the Corrib for a crucial Connacht derby.

Galwegians seek one last win to avoid relegation

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Another crunch match looms for Galwegians when they host UL Bohemians at Crowley Park (2.30pm) in the final game of their season.

Galway Ladies take on Laois in last league game

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

The Galway Ladies senior footballers conclude their league campaign next Sunday when they travel to Portlaoise to take on Laois.

Corinthians play final home match

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Corinthians play their final division two home match of this season’s Ulster Bank League when they host first-time visitors Ballymena to Cloonacauneen on Saturday (2.30pm).

Signs of improving form for Galway’s first division sides

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

The early weeks of the Airtricity League first division season have confirmed the suspicion that Mervue United have made progress and Johnny Glynn’s side will be eager to build on their satisfying start at Ferrycarrig Park against Wexford Youths tomorrow.

Connacht sign academy prop

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Connacht Rugby has signed a young prop from the Leinster academy, replacing Jamie Hagan who returns to Dublin.

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