Encouraging win for United as players ‘buy in’
Thu, Jul 01, 2010
Having pinched an encouraging 1- 0 victory over Drogheda, Sean Connor’s Galway United face another demanding away encounter in Inchicore tomorrow evening.
Read more ...Successful first Portumna marathon
Thu, Jul 01, 2010
Galway athletes were among of the winners of the inaugural Portumna Marathon, 50km and 100km races which were held under ideal conditions at the weekend.
Read more ...Galway soccer and football academy returns
Thu, Jul 01, 2010
Galway Schools’ Soccer and Gaelic Football Academy returns this summer for two weeks.
Read more ...Entries to close for Derek Crowe Memorial 6-A-Sides
Thu, Jul 01, 2010
Tomorrow (Friday July 2) marks the closing date for entries in this year’s annual Derek Crowe Memorial 6-A-Sides.
Read more ...Galway minors qualify for Connacht final
Thu, Jul 01, 2010
The Galway minors, under the management of Gerry Fahy, Noel Meehan and John Conole, qualified for the Connacht final after a 0 - 13 to 0 - 9 win over Sligo in Pearse Stadium on Sunday. They now meet either Mayo or Leitrim on July 18.
Read more ...Maroon backlash needed in O’Moore Park
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The Galway senior hurlers head to Portlaoise on Saturday (7pm) for the Leinster semi-final replay against Offaly, hoping to redeem themselves and give their supporters something to cheer about after a poor team performance last Sunday in Croke Park.
Read more ...Galway have it all to do to stop Sligo
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Galway are fancied by most of the national media and pundits to defeat Sligo this Sunday in Pearse Stadium (2pm) and go on and win the Connacht title. However, it is not a sure bet, as Sligo will be coming to Galway full of confidence and belief, expecting victory.
Read more ...Three key battles on Sunday
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Joe Bergin (Galway) v Tony Taylor (Sligo)If Michael Meehan does not start, then the experienced Joe Bergin will wear the captain’s armband. A powerful display by Bergin would go a long way towards inspiring Galway to victory. He was man of the match against Tyrone in the league and another display like that would be just what is needed this weekend.
Read more ...Galway minors take on Sligo at noon on Sunday
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Sunday’s action at Pearse Stadium gets under way at 12am with the Galway minors taking on a highly-rated Sligo side in the Connacht semi-final.
Read more ...COMPETITION
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
The eyes of the world will be on Tiger Woods when he returns to Ireland next week for the JP McManus Invitational Golf Pro-Am at Adare Manor Hotel and Golf Resort in Adare, Co Limerick.
Woods, who won the event in 2000, has confirmed his appearance at the charity event, which takes place on July 5 and 6.
Read more ...Hession clocks fastest time
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Galway’s Paul Hession has grabbed the top ranking in Europe this summer over 200m after his victory at the European Team Championships (First League) in Budapest.
Read more ...United braced for physical test in Drogheda
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
After enjoying a well-earned rest, League of Ireland footballers return for duty tomorrow night and Galway United face an awkward away assignment against Drogheda United.
Read more ...Gorman leads Ireland to European final
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
women’s team continue to upset the odds. Under the captaincy of Galway’s Dora Gorman, they defeated favourites Germany in the European Championships semi-final yesterday to become the first Irish team to qualify for a major finals in the women’s game.
Read more ...City clubs lead challenge at Galway Regatta
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Galway rowing clubs will do battle on the waters of the Corrib this weekend.
Read more ...SPORTS SHORTS
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
•The Galway Lawn Tennis Club hosts an open day on Saturday (June 26) from 12 noon to 5pm. Newcomers can sample the range of facilities available at the Threadneedle Road club, including trying out tennis, squash, and badminton with coaches available for all three sports. The club also offers an extensive range of facilities, including a sauna/steam room, personal training, indoor bowls, pool and table tennis, aerobics, chess, golf outings, and salsa and dance classes. Special membership rates are available on the day. Visitors are asked to bring a pair of runners.
Read more ...golf results
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
•The Salthill Devon Golf AM-AM is taking place in Oughterard Golf Club on Friday July 9. Teams of four €200. Tee-times for the day can be booked by calling Paul Fitzpatrick 087 6855029 or emailing [email protected]
Read more ...Turloughmore seal famous Féile victory
Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Turloughmore became only the second Galway club to win division one of the Féile na nGael and win the Christy Ring Trophy.
Read more ...Streets of Galway celebrates twenty-five years
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Galway’s most popular athletic event, the Streets of Galway 8km Road Race.
The event, hosted by the Galway City Harriers Athletic Club, will take place on Saturday August 7 at 7pm.
Read more ...Muldoon to miss start of Connacht season
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
Connacht’s talismanic captain John Muldoon will be out of action for four months after his tour of New Zealand with Ireland came to a heartbreaking end.
Read more ...Open day at Liam Mellows on Saturday
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
Liam Mellows GAA Club will host a special family day on Saturday (June 19) as part of a major fundraising drive for its club redevelopment.
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