Galway footballers need to raid the Orchard

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

The Galway footballers travel north to take on Armagh this Sunday (2.30pm) in an effort to get their first points of the 2011 NFL campaign.

Mulholland keeps faith with his youngsters for Connacht final

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

This Saturday at 3pm in Pearse Stadium the Galway u-21 footballers hope to bring the county back into the provincial winners’ enclosure when they take on current champions, Roscommon in the Connacht final.

Hayes keen for action

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Portumna hurling All-Star Damien Hayes is keen to get back onto the field of play with Galway as soon as possible and he is not ruling out the possibility of being available as a sub this weekend against Tipperary.

"I’m still getting physio on the knee. I’m trying to be a sub the next day if I can. I’m doing a lot of rehab, work on the quads, hamstrings and calves, building them up,” he says.

Burke and Walsh point the way for St Jarlath’s

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

St Jarlath's College qualified for the 2011 Hogan Cup final on Saturday when defeating Coláiste Chríost Rí (Cork) by 1-14 to 0-14 in a clash of all that is good in Gaelic football.

Bish wins third basketball crown on the trot

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

St Joseph’s College, Galway realised a rare sporting dream when claiming their third consecutive national basketball title.

Calasanctius collects another title

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Calasanctius College, Oranmore, has secured another schools’ basketball crown, winning the u-19A title.

It took a dogged and resilient performance against a Castleisland side that pushed hard, but ultimately fell short by 74-64.

Galway swimmers set new records

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Six titles, a host of podium finishes, and nine new Connacht records were set by Galway Swimming Club competitors at the Leinster Long Course Championships in Dublin at the weekend.

Galway United table quiz

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

• Galway United Supporters Trust will be holding a general knowledge table quiz on next Thursday, April 7, in Crowes Bar, Bohermore, Galway (9pm).

Fighter of the Year

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Galway Thaiboxer Karl Joyce (pictured) has been voted fighter of the year by Irish Muay Thai Council.

Bane’s 10-point tally helps Garda seal All Ireland crown

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

An exhibition of point-scoring from man of the match Cormac Bane helped the Galway Garda to their first All Ireland interfirms football title this week.

Having suffered a heartbreaking defeat in last year’s decider, the Galway Garda led from start to finish for a deserved 1-17 to 2-6 victory over GAA Coaches (Dublin) in Westmanstown this week.

Galway claim All-Ireland badminton honours

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Emer Lalor has forged a special place in Galway badminton history when helping Galway to

Galway face Dublin in top-of-the-table tussle

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

This Sunday in Parnell Park the Galway hurlers will face Dublin in a crucial tie which could decide the 2011 league finalists.

Dublin have been doing well under the guidance of former Clare captain Anthony Daly and they will be difficult to beat on home turf. They top the table and are unbeaten after three wins and a draw.

Connacht prepared for avenging Aironi

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Connacht are preparing for another bruising battle with Italian outfit Aironi when they visit the Stadio Zaffanello on Saturday (4.30pm).

Connor remains optimistic ahead of Bohemians’ clash

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Three losses and a draw against Galway United ensured Bohemians were denied the title last season so Dalymount Park will not be the most welcoming venue for Sean Connor’s team tomorrow night.

St Jarlath’s in All-Ireland semi-final

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

St Jarlath’s College take on old rivals Coláiste Chríost Rí (Cork) in the All Ireland Senior Schools A semi-final on Saturday (2pm) at the Claughaun GAA pitch in Limerick city.

St Jarlath’s defeated Summerhill by 3-10 to 1-12 in the Connacht final to qualify for this stage of the competition with the goals coming from team captain Ian Burke and brothers, Seán and Liam Silke.

Clarinbridge clinch All Ireland crown

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Clarinbridge 2-18
O'Loughlin Gaels 0-12

Kerins collects second All-Ireland club medal

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Clarinbridge hurling star Alan Kerins completed a memorable and exceptional feat in Croke Park on St Patrick’s day 2011, achieving a very rare double of hurling and football medals.

All-Ireland Club Championship’s top scorers

Thu, Mar 24, 2011

Clarinbridge’s top scorer Mark Kerins Ieft) made a significant contribution to his side’s victory, scoring 1-7 in the St Patrick’s Day decider. His goal turned the game in the Galway side’s favour and there was no looking back.