Galway u-21 footballers face tough test in Sligo
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
The Galway u-21 footballers travel to Sligo this Saturday to take on the home side in the Connacht semi-final at 2.30pm.
Read more ...St Jarlath’s claim Connacht A title
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Three goals in a 10-minute blitzkrieg during the first half helped St Jarlath’s College secure their 47th Connacht title over a slightly unlucky Summerhill side.
Read more ...Hurlers produce gutsy display to skin the Cats
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
The Galway hurlers enjoyed a terrific league win over Kilkenny on Sunday at Pearse Stadium and it was all the more memorable by virtue of how it was achieved.
Read more ...Connor vows United will not be a soft touch for students
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Although there has been plenty to enthuse about in the spirited manner Galway United have competed in the opening fortnight of the League of Ireland season, there is no denying the stark reality that points need to be registered soon. Tomorrow’s Terryland Park encounter with UCD provides an opportunity to open the account.
Despite last weekend’s reversal to Derry City at the Belfield Bowl, the students have already posted an away win when defeating Drogheda United and they will arrive in the west fully intent on achieving another positive result.
Read more ...Scoring accuracy lets Galway Ladies down
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Galway suffered a disappointing defeat at the hands of undefeated Monaghan at Mountbellew on Sunday, denting their hopes of reaching the National League semi-finals.
Read more ...Hurling supporters gear up for new season
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Ollie Canning will be an ambassador this year for the Galway Hurling Supporters Club which holds its annual general meeting next Wednesday (March 23).
Read more ...Galway youngsters claim handball titles
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Galway’s young handballers won seven out of eight finals at the recent 40x20 provincial finals hosted by St Mary’s College.
Read more ...Connacht survive to continue fine home form
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Connacht take a break from action this weekend after recording their fifth win on the trot at home.
Read more ...Corinthians suffer extra-time loss
Wed, Mar 16, 2011
Corinthians suffered a heartbreaking 16-13 extra-time loss to Dungannon on Saturday, bowing out of the Ulster Bank League’s Bateman Cup at Stevenson Park.
Read more ...Connacht cannot be complacent against improving Italians
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Eric Elwood is warning his Connacht side against complacency ahead of Friday's meeting with Aironi at the Galway Sportsground.
Read more ...A win against Kilkenny is ‘vital’ if Galway are to progress to final
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
The Galway hurlers must bounce back quickly from their three-point defeat to Cork (1-20 to 1-17) last weekend when they take on Kilkenny on Sunday in Pearse Stadium (2.30pm).
Kilkenny are undefeated after their first three games and will be hopeful of maintaining that winning form against John McIntyre’s injury-hit squad this weekend.
Read more ...Murphy and Sinnott available for Dundalk
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Throughout the years Galway United have encountered plenty of bother at Oriel Park, but tomorrow Sean Connor’s side will be eager to take some kind of result from the trip to Louth.
Read more ...Galway 7/1 outsiders to defeat Kerry in Killarney
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Tomás Ó Flatharta will be on home ground in some regards next Sunday as the Kerry native manages Galway against the Kingdom in round 4 of the NFL. The game throws in at 2.30pm in Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney.
Trying to beat Kerry on their own turf is never an easy task and it is something Galway has struggled badly to do over the past few seasons.
Read more ...Killimor win All-Ireland final in style
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Killimor produced an exhibition of incredible camogie power play on Sunday in Croke Park to blow Inniscarra out of sight in the senior All-Ireland final.
Read more ...Galway Ladies host league leaders in first home game
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
The Galway Ladies senior footballers host their first home game of this season’s Bord Gais Energy Ladies National League on Sunday.
Monaghan are the visitors to Mountbellew at 2pm, and Galway are expecting a difficult challenge against the current table toppers.
Read more ...Clarinbridge hurlers looking forward to St Patrick’s Day
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Clarinbridge hurling manager Michéal Donoghue is an impressive character.
Read more ...St Jarlath’s face Summerhill in Connacht final
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
St Jarlath’s College, Tuam, take on Summerhill College in the senior “A” Connacht final this Saturday at 2pm in Hyde Park.
Read more ...Galway Garda advance to All Ireland final
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
An accomplished second-half display has given the Galway Garda a tilt at the All Ireland Interfirms Senior Football title.
Read more ...World titles up for grabs at Galway’s biggest fight night
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
The biggest night on the kickboxing calendar will be held on Saturday evening in Galway.
Read more ...Moycullen look to young guns
Thu, Mar 10, 2011
Moycullen's strong end to the season looked to have earned its just reward as they led high-flying Blue Demons by 10 points with less than four minutes remaining on Saturday night. However old habits die hard and they failed to close out the game, allowing their opponents to sneak a 78-77 victory at NUIG on Saturday night.
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