Galway WFC suffer late blow
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
Galway WFC's unbeaten run came to an end when they were defeated by Shelbourne 3-2 in their Women’s National League clash in the AUL on Saturday afternoon.
Read more ...Moycullen suffer opening day defeat to Maree Superleague
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
Maree once again got the better of Moycullen when the new Basketball Ireland Superleague opened at the weekend.
Read more ...Galway rowers strike gold
Thu, Sep 26, 2019
Galway rowers were among the medallists at the recent annual World Rowing Master’s Regatta on Lake Velence, Hungary.
Read more ...Can Mountbellew-Moylough end Corofin's reign?
Thu, Sep 19, 2019
The Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship quarter-finals take place this weekend, in conjunction with the two intermediate finals.
On Saturday in Pearse Stadium, Tuam Stars will play An Spideal at 3pm, followed at 4.45pm by Moycullen v St Michael's. Tuam Stadium will host the other two quarter-finals on Sunday with Salthill-Knocknacarra v Claregalway kicking off proceedings at 3pm, followed by the clash of Mountbellew/Moylough and Corofin (4.45pm) in a repeat of the county finals of 2017 and 2018.
Read more ...St Thomas still favourites as hurling championship hots up
Thu, Sep 19, 2019
With the final round of group games completed last weekend, a starting field of 24 teams has finally been whittled down to 14 contenders as the race for the Tom Callanan Cup begins to gather pace.
Read more ...Galway Masters in action in Europe
Thu, Sep 12, 2019
Many of Galway’s top Masters athletes are currently competing in the European Masters Track and Field competition in the Venice area of Italy.
Jim Phelan of GCH made the final of the O45 400m after two great qualifying rounds where he placed fifth with a fast time of 53.23, while Sean McDermott of Castlegar AC had an impressive run placing 10th in the men’s 1500m at O45 level.
Read more ...Salthill football continues impressive run
Thu, Sep 12, 2019
The group stage of the Galway club championship came to a close last weekend with some thrilling games.
Read more ...Basketball set for season with Donie Greene tournament
Thu, Sep 12, 2019
The traditional curtain-raiser for the Men’s Superleague basketball season takes place in Oranmore this weekend with the third annual staging of the Donie Greene Memorial Tournament.
Read more ...Murphy needs United players to keep focus after cup exploits
Thu, Sep 12, 2019
Galway United are preparing for a busy weekend at Eamonn Deacy Park with two SSE Aitricity League first division fixtures at the Dyke Road venue.
Read more ...New sense of belief sees stylish Galway storm to third title
Thu, Sep 12, 2019
A new sense of belief that enabled them to stand firm in the face of adversity was key to Galway’s victory in front of a record crowd at Croke Park on Sunday. With Galway six clear at the break, the never-say Killenny came back to within a couple of scores, but never got closer as a determined Tribeswomen held on to claim the O’Duffy Cup for the third time.
Read more ...Victories breed confidence and confidence breeds belief, says Murray after double success
Thu, Sep 12, 2019
Taking the National League seriously gave Galway a pre-Championship run that allowed them to maximise strength and conditioning, which were key factors in the closing stages of Sunday’s high-octane final, according to manager Cathal Murray.
Read more ...Russia provides pre-season challenge for Connacht
Thu, Sep 05, 2019
Connacht Rugby returned to Russia yesterday evening ahead of a challenge fixture against the Russian national side in Moscow's newly developed VTB Arena on Saturday evening (5pm Irish time).
Connacht coach Andy Friend has taken a 24 man squad for the fixture which is warm-up for the Russians ahead of the World Cup.
Read more ...Galway's world medallist in race to find an Olympic partner
Thu, Sep 05, 2019
Galway's Katie O'Brien celebrated her 23rd birthday at the weekend with a podium finish at the World Rowing Championship in Austria.
Read more ...Clubs still fighting in final weekend of group games
Thu, Sep 05, 2019
The final group games for the 2019 club football championship takes place this weekend.
With four teams qualified and four more yet to qualify, this year's system of three groups of six has been a success that will continue into 2020.
Read more ...New cycling event to be contested in south Galway
Thu, Aug 29, 2019
An addition to the cycling calendar in the west of Ireland will take place on September 22.
The inaugural Challenge Etape, aimed at both leisure and competitive cyclists, is a chip-timed event over a 85km or 125km course through the Burren where riders test themselves against the clock.
Read more ...Fantasy Football round two preview!
Wed, Aug 14, 2019
The Premier League came back with a bang last weekend.
Read more ...Sports shorts
Thu, Aug 08, 2019
•Golf: Galway's Ronan Mallarney continues to lead the field at the AIG Irish Amateur Close Championship at Ballybunnion. The 23-years-old will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of Irish professionals Shane Lowry, Rory McIllroy, Graeme McDowell, Peter Lawrie, Padraig Harrington, Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley. Another Galway youngster, Devin Morley from Oughterard is currently lying in seventh place after the two rounds on 142.
Read more ...Galway u20s unbeaten record is on the line in All-Ireland semi-final
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
A place in the EirGrid U20 All-Ireland final against the victors of Tyrone v Cork is the prize on offer this Saturday in Pearse Park, Longford.
Read more ...United's young players deserve respect, not lambasting, says manager
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
Galway United travel to City Calling Stadium on Saturday evening for an SSE Aitricity League first division encounter against Longford Town (7.30pm).
Read more ...Galway rowers take on the world
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
Three Galway rowers, Bríon O’Rourke, Eoin Finnegan and Cliodna Nolan are on the world stage this week at the U23 Rowing World Championships in Sarasota, Florida.
The two Galway oarsmen, O'Rourke and Finnegan, were part of the Ireland's coxed fours, while NUIG’s Cliodna Nolan was partnered by UCC's Aoife Casey in the women's lightweight double.
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