Maree women now seek clean sweep

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Maree finished their men’s Superleague campaign in impressive fashion on Saturday night, completing the double over Belfast Star for what was a third successive win to wrap up their season.

Mike Lynch’s side found themselves trailing at the end of the first two quarters, but a dominant third quarter display saw them get their noses in front; and they wrapped up the win with a free-flowing display in the final quarter in which they outscored the visitors 25-7 to finish 96-75 winners.

Fantasy Football round 32 preview

Wed, Mar 27, 2019

It has been a roller coaster ride for Irish football fans this past week.

Tribesmen cruise to victory and confirm top tier status next season

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

One point was all that was needed to confirm division one status for Galway footballers for 2020 but the home side set their sights on a bigger prize at Pearse Stadium on Saturday.

Mid-race collision ends Galway's Greene first senior European debut

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Cillin Greene of Galway City Harriers endured a heartbreaking initiation on the European senior stage at the recent indoor championships in Glasgow.

Ireland's new national 400m champion was the first Irish athlete in action on Friday, but he was most unlucky as he failed to finish his 400m heat after a mid-race collision.

Cup final day for women’s soccer

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

A big day in women's soccer takes place on Sunday when Corrib Celtic face Mervue United in the U18 Premier Cup final.

Kick offf is at 3pm in Eamonn Deacy Park, and will be preceded by the U12 Championship final between Corrib Rangers and Athenry FC at 12 noon.

Words of wisdom for Simon from Padraig Harrington

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

Local golfer, Simon Lowry from Loughrea, Co Galway, received the opportunity of a lifetime to meet with Irish golf champion, Padraig Harrington as he prepares to tee off in Abu Dhabi for the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games this March.

First-quarter Bish blitz secures Irish schools’ cup

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

The Bish has added another basketball trophy to its cabinet, winning the U14A Subway Schools Cup on Monday.

Maree women prepare to celebrate double success

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Maree Basketball Club’s senior ladies have claimed this year's division one league title and will be playing Superleague basketball next season.

Success on the double for Maree basketball teams

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Maree women's basketballers are on the brink of a rare double. Having already won this year's division one national cup, the Galway outfit now heads to Limerick intent on adding the league title.

Rabbitte makes three changes for Monaghan clash

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Galway, having kicked off their campaign with a win over Cork last weekend, now face a different challenge when they are back on the road to Lisseagh, Emyvale, on Saturday (2pm) to face Monaghan in the second round of the Lidl National League.

Manager Tim Rabbitte has made three changes to the team that overcame Cork by 1-8 to 0-5 last weekend with the Dunmore McHales Hannon sisters making their starts. Barbara Hannon comes in for Megan Glynn who picked up an ankle injury, while sister Lucy replaces Sarah Conneally who picked up a head injury.

Hurlers will learn from Carlow draw

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Carlow was the big talking point on the hurling scene at the weekend, forcing a draw with last year's All Ireland finalists Galway in National Hurling League action.

Mulkerrins wins Player of the Year

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Galway enjoyed a hugely successful night at the GAA handball awards in Dunboyne Castle, winning three awards. Club of the Year went to Inis Mór Árann, Moycullen Handball Club was awarded Venue of the Year, and Martin Mulkerrins was crowned Player of the year - the first Tribesman to be awarded the prestigious title.

No stopping evergreen McEvilly

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

There was more national glory for Galway's Martin McEvilly of GCH, who won gold at the National Juvenile B, Masters and Intermediates Cross Country Championships in Dundalk IT on Sunday.

Greene and Walsh win gold at national athletic event

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Galway’s top young athletes excelled at the National Junior and U23 Indoor Championships in Athlone IT on Sunday.

Two gold medals for Galway City Harriers’ athletes Cillin Greene and Nicole Walsh were among the highlights of a great day's competition.

Dolan stars as Galway too strong for Tipp

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

After a solid start for manager Cathal Murray in his first season, Galway senior camogie are now due to meet Wexford in Sunday's Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League division one fixture in Gort (2pm).

Connacht Ladies face tough opener against Cork

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Galway Senior Ladies Football open their new league campaign on Saturday when they face last season's beaten All Ireland finalists Cork in Mallow (1pm).

New manager Timmy Rabbitte has taken over from Stephen Glennon, who, having guided the team to their sixth Connacht crown in seven years, has stepped down due to work commitments.

Donoghue’s newcomers help Galway to easy league win

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Galway can be expected to bag a second National Hurling League win when they head to Netwatch Cullen Park to take on Carlow on Sunday (2pm).

Having kickstarted their campaign with a 1-27 to 2-15 win over Laois at Pearse Stadium, manager Micheal Donoghue is expected to use the Carlow outing as another chance to look at squad newcomers.

Champions Dublin are up next for Galway footballers

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

After an important win over Cavan in their league opener, next up for Galway is a repeat of last year’s All Ireland semi-final and league final against the All-Ireland champions Dublin in Croke Park on Saturday under lights (7pm).

Colaiste Na Coiribe win national basketball crown in thriller

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Colaiste na Coiribe of Galway bagged the second national cup title for the west of Ireland when winning the Subway Schools U19 B boys' final.

Bish edge local rivals Calasanctius in dying seconds to basktball final

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Bish captain Brian Gaffney was the hero for St Joseph’s College when they won the schools U16A National Cup by two points over fellow Galwegians, Calasanctius College, Oranmore.

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