Galway United frustrated after another play-off loss

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway United succumbed to a classy Waterford FC side in Markets Field on an evening that encapsulated the frustrations for Galway United supporters.

Dunmore begin Connacht championship series

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway intermediate football champions Dunmore MacHales play Sligo winners St Molaise Gaels in the Connacht Championship in Tuam Stadium on Saturday (12pm).

Novel pairing as Moycullen face Mayo champions Westport

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

County champions Moycullen play first-time Mayo winners Westport in the AIB Connacht Club Senior Championship Football quarter-final on Sunday (1.20pm).

This is Moycullen's second county title, but their first foray into the Connacht club championship, having won their previous title during a Covid-hit 2020. As a result, this is a novel pairing of two first timers. The bookies have Moycullen as firm favourites at 8/15, but his is perhaps an unfair reflection. On paper both sides seem evenly matched.

Galway’s Fallon and Moran take top spots in Connacht Cross Country

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Two Galway athletes took senior honours at the Connacht Cross Country Championships in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.

Olsson’s return should boost Moycullen’s hopes

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Saturday night basketball is back for Maigh Cuilnn this weekend when Tralee Warriors roll into town for a 7pm tip off at the University of Galway Sports Arena.

UG Maree off to winning cup start

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Jarrett Haines led the way with 24 points as University of Galway Maree secured their place in the InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy Cup quarter-finals with a 88-81 home win over Flexachem KCYMS on Saturday evening.

Davitts’ young players prevail in camogie championship final

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Davitts are the Galway Senior B camogie champions after overcoming St Thomas’ 1-14 to 2-8 in a close encounter on Saturday in Killimor.

St Thomas’ looked likely to cause an upset, but the experience gained by Davitts' younger players with the Galway intermediate team - Ciara Hickey, Aisling Donnellan and player of the match Katie Anna Porter - really came to the fore.

Cross country championship season starts

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

The Connacht Cross Country Championships at club level kicks off in earnest this weekend, with the even age juveniles and adult senior championships taking place Sunday in Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim.

Cup campaign might provide respite for Maigh Cuilinn

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Cup competitions are the place for dreams, and for Maigh Cuilinn basketball it might serve as a timely getaway from the nightmare of a cruel injury-ravaged Superleague season so far.

Connacht claim merited win in Wales after poor start

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Connacht continue to claw their way up the URC table having completed the first series of URC fixtures with a merited 22-19 win over Ospreys.

In this second successive win over Welsh opposition, it was a positive response to a poor start in a season that currently sees 11 teams vying for one of the top eight spots.

UG Maree keep pace with Superleague leaders

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Eoin Rockall's 23 points helped University of Galway Maree return to winning ways, while inflicting league-leaders Energywise Ireland Neptune's first loss of the Superleague campaign.

Oranmore Maree look to upset odds against champions Sarsfields

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Oranmore Maree take on Sarsfields in the Windows and Rooflights LTD Galway Senior A Camogie Championship final on Saturday in a repeat of the 2021 decider.

Castlegar edge tight intermediate final

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Castlegar were crowned the 2022 Duanes Hardware intermediate camogie champions after a tight contest with Salthill Knocknacarra on Sunday in St Brendan’s Park, Loughrea.

Galway United boss calls for travelling support for vital play-off decider

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Galway United are primed for one of their biggest games in 14 years when they take on Waterford FC in the SSE Airtricity League first division play-off final in the Markets Field, Limerick tomorrow (7.45pm).

Sarsfields secure semi-final meeting with title holders St Thomas'

Wed, Nov 02, 2022

Hurling enthusiasts have two mouth-watering semi-finals in the Brooks Group Galway Senior Championship to look forward to this Sunday afternoon in Pearse Stadium.

With three quarter-finals ending in relatively comfortable victories for the pre-match favourites, it was the meeting of Loughrea and Turloughmore in Ballinasloe on Sunday afternoon that proved the most nerve-wracking and highest scoring.

Moycullen claim Frank Fox for 2022

Wed, Nov 02, 2022

For the second time in three years, Moycullen are county champions after defeating a gallant Salthill-Knocknacarra by 1-10 to 1-09 in Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Galway United boss calls for travelling support for vital play-off decider

Wed, Nov 02, 2022

way United are primed for one of their biggest games in 14 years when they take on Waterford FC in the SSE Airtricity League first division play-off final in the Markets Field, Limerick tomorrow (7.45pm).

Caulfield looking forward to a cracking atmosphere today

Sun, Oct 30, 2022

Galway United host Longford Town in the second leg of the playoff semi-final on Sunday - Kick-off is at 4 pm.

St Thomas’ remain favourites as hurling championship hots up

Thu, Oct 27, 2022

With a mammoth 67 games already played in this year’s Brooks Group Galway Senior Hurling Championship, two double headers this weekend will provide the final four teams.

UG Maree suffer first Superleague loss

Thu, Oct 27, 2022

When leading Demons scorer Jeremiah Moore helped his side into a 28-17 lead, the Mardyke Arena would soon be hushed into silence midway through the second quarter.

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