McIntyre issues challenge to supporters
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
Galway hurling manager John McIntyre is appealing to the Galway faithful to get behind his team when they square up to Offaly in the Leinster semi-final.
Read more ...Skelly’s penalty save crucial for Caherlistrane
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
Caherlistrane progressed to the last 16 in the Claregalway Hotel County Football Championship in Pearse Stadium on Sunday, defeating Carraroe by three points, 0-13 to 1-07.
Read more ...Ó Bearra’s injury-time point seals victory
Thu, Jun 03, 2010
It often takes a piece of individual magic to separate teams in a tight contest and so it proved in Pearse Stadium on Sunday. St Mary’s Leaving Cert student Fiach Ó Bearra stroked over a spectacular winner to see Micheal Breathnachs defeat an unlucky St Michael’s by 0-10 to 1-6.
Read more ...Galway hurlers expected to win opening championship clash
Thu, May 27, 2010
Championship action has a habit of sneaking up, and this Saturday evening the Galway senior hurlers begin their 2010 campaign when they take on Wexford in Nowlan Park (7pm).
Read more ...United’s attacking prowess could upset Fingal again
Thu, May 27, 2010
With the mid season break edging closer, Galway United will be eager to take something from Saturday afternoon’s trip to the Morton Stadium.
Read more ...Connacht’s unsung heroes reap Irish recognition
Thu, May 27, 2010
Some six and a half years ago John Muldoon, a newcomer to professional rugby, received his first cap for Connacht against the Scottish Borders. Back then coach Michael Bradley told the 20-years-old that he was there because he was an “all right” rugby player - not because he was home-grown Connacht. Today the Portumna man is one of only two from the province on the Irish team, and he knows he’s there on merit - standing proudly and taller than his 6’3” frame alongside Lions players like Jamie Heaslip, David Wallace, Paul O’Connell.
Read more ...Galway rowers gear up for first World Cup event
Thu, May 27, 2010
Three Galwegian rowers, destined to represent Ireland at future international events,were part of a team that travelled to the Wedeu International Regatta at the weekend.
Tribesmen's Siobhan McCrohan, and NUIG's Cormac Folan and Niall Kenny were members of the Irish team competing at Duisburg.
Read more ...Galway ladies retain Connacht minor crown
Thu, May 27, 2010
A Dora Gorman-inspired Galway produced a stunning second-half display to clinch their second Connacht title in a row at Balla in Mayo on Sunday.
Read more ...Heartbreak for Mervue in FAI decider
Thu, May 27, 2010
A dominant Mervue United display was not enough to capture this year’s FAI Youth Cup when opponents Fairview Rangers scored the only goal late in this decider at Jackman Park on Sunday afternoon.
Read more ...Mervue grab first home win
Thu, May 27, 2010
Mervue Utd recorded their first home win of the season and only their second of the season with a 1-0 victory over midland neighbours Athlone Town.
Read more ...United must follow away draw with home win
Thu, May 20, 2010
Throughout the opening stages of the League of Ireland season Galway United manager Sean Connor has repeatedly emphasised the importance of following an encouraging away draw with a home win, and that is precisely what Galway United will be trying to achieve when UCD visit Terryland Park tomorrow evening.
Read more ...Collins crowned world kickboxing champ
Thu, May 20, 2010
Galway has a new world champion. Kickboxer Nikki Collins has claimed the IKF World Bantamweight title, becoming the first female world champion from the west of Ireland.
Read more ...Muldoon’s leadership rewarded with Irish selection
Thu, May 20, 2010
Connacht captain John Muldoon and hooker Sean Cronin have been selected on Declan Kidney’s Irish squad for their summer tour to New Zealand.
Read more ...Hurlers facing injury crisis ahead of Wexford game
Thu, May 20, 2010
The Galway senior hurling management will be hoping their luck changes soon as a growing number of players have been picking up injuries over the past few weeks.
Read more ...Cashel well beaten by Mullagh
Thu, May 20, 2010
Mullagh had an impressive 1-17 to 1-8 win over Castlegar in Loughrea on Saturday. Cashel had won their first two games, but they can have no complaints with this result as they played second fiddle to the Mullagh men in the final quarter of the game as the East Galway men hit 1-06 on the trot.
Read more ...Mervue have first national youth trophy in their sights
Thu, May 20, 2010
Mervue United contest the club’s first FAI Umbro Youth Challenge Cup final on Sunday when they take on Fairview Rangers in Limerick at Jackman Park (2pm).
Read more ...Galway’s Gorman joins elite group
Thu, May 20, 2010
Galway sports star Dora Gorman from Salthill has been announced the winner of the Irish Times/Irish Sports Council Sportswoman of the Month for April. The Irish u-17 football captain led her team to the semi-final of the European Championships last month - the first time an Irish women's team has qualified for a major final.
Read more ...Cortoon crowned All-Ireland champions
Thu, May 20, 2010
Cortoon Badminton Club captured All-Ireland glory last weekend by claiming victory in the Inter League finals at the Terenure Badminton Centre in Dublin.
Read more ...Foley’s return will add bite to United’s midfield
Thu, May 13, 2010
Throughout the years Galway United have suffered at Oriel Park, but Galway United will head for the County Louth town tomorrow night intent on avoiding another defeat.
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