Galway U20 footballers to face Cork after destroying the Rossies

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

The Galway U20 footballers, under the guidance of An Spideál native Dónál Ó Fatharta, retained their Connacht U20 championship title last Saturday in Tuam Stadium with a resounding defeat of an extremely disappointing Roscommon side.

Heartbreak for Pres Athenry girls

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

There was heartbreak for the girls from Presentation Athenry when an injury-time goal ensured Loreto College Kilkenny snatched victory in the Tesco All-Ireland Post Primary Schools’ Junior A Camogie final at St Rynagh’s in Banagher.

Heroine Caoimhe Keher Murtagh finished with 3-1 to her credit, but it was the match winner that put Loreto ahead for the first time in the game, having fallen behind to a goal after just 25 seconds from Olwen Rabbitte.

Corinthians maintain push for promotion

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Corinthians gained a valuable 24-8 win over Connacht rivals Sligo to keep their promotion hopes alive in this year's AIB League division 2B.

Played in wet and windy conditions at Corinthian Park, both sides needed a win to stay in touch with the leaders, but a solid second half from the home side ensured they prevailed.

Galway athletes produce podium finishes

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Galway City Harriers women claimed the winner's podium at the Irish Life Health National Indoor Senior Championships in Athlone Indoor Arena the weekend.

Teenager McDonnell takes bronze at senior championships

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

It was a weekend of great success for many of Galway’s top track and field athletes, with three individual and one team medal at the Irish Life Health National Indoor Senior Championships in the National Indoor Arena in Dublin.

Moycullen look to maintain momentum as season nears end

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Moycullen head to Templeogue for Saturday's next Super League basketball outing with a renewed spring in their step.

Having pulled off an important 107 to 85 victory away to Neptune, Moycullen need to maintain that momentum to avoid relegation as the season draws to a close.

Bish continue to add to school’s basketball pedigree

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

St Joseph's College, The Bish, boasts a strong tradition in basketball success, and the latest addition to the school's fine record is this year's U16 A boys who won the All Ireland Schools League.

Connacht not getting carried away with big win as they head to Edinburgh

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Connacht's recent winning form will be tested to the hilt when they face PRO14 in-conference leaders Edinburgh tomorrow evening in Murrayfield (7.35pm).

Moycullen battle gamely, but league leaders Tralee always in control

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

A second successive home win against the league leaders proved beyond Moycullen on Saturday night when a gallant effort came up short against a well-balanced Tralee side.

A promising start saw Moycullen go score for score with Tralee in the first quarter, but a 15-0 run for the visitors in the second quarter broke the game open for the visiting side. Turning over a 15-point deficit at the half never looked likely as Tralee eased to a 79-61 win.

Kickboxing champions ready for first clash of the season

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club hosts the first of its yearly events with an international Ireland versus Belgium and France kickboxing and K-1 fight night in The Ardilaun Hotel, Galway.

Mud fest in Glenina produces a deserved draw

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Galwegians ended their losing streak when sharing the spoils with Dungannon in Saturday's Energia AIL Division 2B League game played in torrid conditions at Crowley Park.

Athletes set new NUI Galway records

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

NUI Galway athletes enjoyed their best outing at the Irish Universities Indoor Track and Field Championships on Saturday in Athlone, claiming several individual medals and team podium finishes.

O'Neill can afford to experiment as hurlers head to Waterford

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

For the third successive year the postponement of one of Galway’s National League fixtures could lead to the extension of the competition as Storm Dennis put paid to any hopes of last Sunday’s tie against Tipperary taking place in Pearse Stadium, due to health and safety concerns.

Trips to Wexford away in 2018 and Waterford away in 2019 also fell by the wayside due to inclement weather. There are five consecutive weekends of action now scheduled, with scope to push out the league final to the final Sunday in March to accommodate the re-fixtures, which include Limerick’s home game with Waterford which was also called off last weekend.

Galway welcome challenge of Red Hand to Tuam Stadium on Sunday

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

A huge crowd is expected in Tuam Stadium on Sunday when Galway footballers will host Tyrone in round four of the Allianz League (2pm).

Double success for Maree basketball

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Maree enjoyed double success at the weekend in both the men's and women's Super League basketball action.

Leonard's hat-trick propels Galway to second league win

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

alway Ladies are keeping pace with leaders Cork after recording their second win in division one of the Lidl NFL at the weekend.

Now they will enjoy a week's break from division one action before heading to the capital for a round four fixture with Dublin, who are three points before Galway after the opening three rounds.

Moycullen stun Super League leaders

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

NUI Galway played host to the biggest upset of the 2019/2020 Super League season so far as Moycullen toppled Belfast Star by 96-89 on Saturday evening.

Fisher leads from start to finish for a first Galway rally victory

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Another successful Galway International Rally was celebrated at the weekend, with the top three entrants finishing within seconds of each other.

Kelly stars as Moycullen lift national basketball cup

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Moycullen were crowned Hula Hoops U20 Men’s National Cup champions at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght.

UCD's defence holds Moycullen out in tight finish

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Moycullen’s Super League basketballers were unfortunate not to have secured their third win in as many games when losing 66-77 to an efficient UCD Marian.

Despite a strong home performance overall, Moycullen came up against a UCD Marian side that was able to close out a game that could have easily gone the other way.

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