Plenty at stake for all clubs in football championship action

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

It is all to play for in the Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship in what promises to be an enthralling weekend of action.

Some four hundred people avail of accommodation for homeless on one night in Galway

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

With 400 people seeking accommodation for homeless on one night last week, COPE Galway has set out a number of measures in their submission on the upcoming Budget 2022 to the Ministers for Finance and Public Expenditure to respond to the needs of the people they support.,

Connacht's new game style to face stiff opening day test in new-look United Rugby Championship

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Connacht's new game style is set for its first competitive test in the United Rugby Championship's opening round against Cardiff in Wales tomorrow evening (7.35pm).

No rest for All Ireland winning camogie stars

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

It is straight back to club action for all the senior camogie players who won Galway’s fourth All Ireland title when the 2021 Lough Rea Hotel and Spa Senior Camogie Championship kicks off this weekend.

St Thomas’ and Liam Mellows lock horns on Sunday

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

The appointment of the next Galway senior hurling manager appears to be no closer to a conclusion as 24 clubs prepare for a pivotal round two of the Brooks Group Senior Hurling Championship this weekend.

Ryder Cup latest betting

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

The 43rd Ryder Cup takes place this weekend, Friday to Sunday (September 24-26) at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin, USA.

Champions Moycullen withstand late Annaghdown rally

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

The second round of the Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship produced thrills and spills aplenty for the increased crowd numbers.

United is braced for UCD test

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Galway United manager John Caulfield expects a lively SSE Airtricity League first division encounter against UCD at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

Andy Myler’s promising outfit have scored 49 goals in 22 fixtures with Caulfield acknowledging the students’ considerable potential.

All Ireland camogie champions

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

A newfound ability to react positively to events in a game stood to Galway’s credit when Cork scored the crucial goal late in Sunday’s All Ireland Senior Camogie final, captain Sarah Dervan revealed in the aftermath of the county’s fourth senior title.

Caherlistrane’s credentials will be tested by neighbours Corofin

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

The recent easing of restrictions by the Government will allow larger crowds to attend this weekend’s Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship fixtures, adding to the atmosphere that is fast building after the opening weekend.

The one deferred game, Caherlistrane versus Salthill-Knocknacarra, took place on Friday evening. The original fixture was postponed due to a bereavement within the community of Caherlistrane, and Larry Bane’s team did themselves proud with a spirited performance that overcame the Seasiders. In what was an emotional outing for them, they ran out 0-17 to 1-11 victors.

Fourteen-man Cappataggle stun Mellows

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Cappataggle overcame the odds in remarkable fashion on Sunday afternoon to get their campaign off to a winning start, scoring the game’s last three points to get the better of Liam Mellows despite playing almost all of the contest a man short.

Women’s Rugby nightmare in Energia Park

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Irish Rugby hit the headlines for the all the wrong reasons this week when Connacht Women were forced to change beside a rubbish strewn area for their final interprovincial against Ulster in Energia Park.

Who can break St Thomas' recent hold on the Galway hurling crown?

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

The opening weekend of the Brooks Group Galway Senior Hurling Championship kicks off tomorrow night when Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry take on Gort under the lights of Duggan Park. All 24 clubs are set for action as St Thomas’ aim to extend their recent dominance to a fourth year.

The news of Shane O’Neill’s decision to not seek an extension as Galway senior manager last week has deflected some attention away from what should be a festival of high-class hurling action, but the decision surely did not come as surprise. The official search for a replacement by the Galway hurling committee will aim to be completed as quickly as is feasible, but with the prospects of the senior team seemingly at a crossroads, it will be interesting to see in which direction their search brings them.

Galway back in Croke Park for third successive All Ireland camogie decider

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Galway are up against the doyens of camogie when they head to Croke Park for Sunday's All Ireland final (4pm ).

Moycullen given an opening day work-out as their title defence begins

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Champions Moycullen were made to work hard to ensure a positive start in defence of their senior crown on the opening weekend of senior football championship action.

Sportsground ready for return of the Clan

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Some 3,000 supporters are expected at the Galway Sportsground when Connacht open their 2021 home season with a visit of London Irish on Friday (5.30pm).

Galway football supporters ready to return as senior football championship begins

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

This weekend marks the beginning of the 2021 Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship, kicking off later than usual due to the disruption to the football calendar caused by the pandemic.

Leinster edge Connacht in opening women's interpro

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Connacht senior women's XV will be determined to come away from Musgrave Park on Saturday with a win when they face Munster in the second of the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship (7.30pm).

Having opened the 2021 campaign with a 12-17 loss to champions Leinster in a highly competitive and close encounter, Ross Mannion's XV will be keen to turn their continued improvement into a victory as they now target two wins in the next two games.

Galway rivals clash in Connacht rugby derby

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Galway city clubs Galway Corinthians RFC and Galwegians face each other in this season's Connacht Senior League at Cloonacauneen on Friday (8pm) in a game which will be streamed live for supporters.

'Heroic' defence ensures Galway advance to third camogie final

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Galway senior camogie team marches on to another All Ireland final having seen off Tipperary at Croke Park on Sunday. by 1-13 to 0-12.

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