Pitch perfect as Connacht defeat Munster in full-house thriller

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Connacht got out of the blocks with a hard fought 20-11 victory over Munster in front of a boisterous home crowd in the Sportsground on Friday night.

Drama and penalties needed to decide hurling thrillers

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

The preliminary quarter-final stage of the Brooks Group Galway senior hurling championship has finally been reached, but it will do well to match the drama of last week’s fixtures as both games played in Athenry last Saturday afternoon required penalties to produce a winner.

Added to that there was a contender for game of the season when Moycullen edged out Liam Mellows in a thriller by 2-23 to 5-13 on Thursday evening in Ballinasloe. Ryan O’Dwyer, Adrian Morrissey, and Tadgh Haran all smashed in first half goals for Mellows, but Moycullen defiantly stayed in touch to only trail by three at the break.

Tight encounters as senior championship down to last four

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

The last four of the Galway senior football championship is now known following another dramatic weekend of football. The winning margins of the weekend's fixtures was one point for three of the games and two points for one other fixture which is a sign just how competitive the Galway championship is at the moment after a long period of Corofin dominance.

University of Galway Maree claim back-to-back wins in Superleague

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

University of Galway Maree 94 Flexachem KCYMS 84
Rodrigo Gomez led the way with 26 points, Joe-Junior Mvuezolo added 22 and Jarett Haines posted 21 as University of Galway Maree withstood Flexachem KCYMS' fast-paced start to mark their home debut by maintaining their 100% record in this season's Super League – winning 94-84 on Saturday night.

Maigh Cuilinn ready for trip south to face Demons

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

A trip to the rebel county and a meeting with UCC Demons in the Mardyke Arena awaits the Superleague basketballers of Maigh Cuilinn this Saturday at 4pm.

North Galway neighbours to contest intermediate decider

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

The intermediate final pairing is now known and it will be contested by near neighbours Dunmore MacHales and Kilconly after the two sides came through their respective semi-finals. Dunmore have been firm favourites for the title from the outset and Gary Delaney has now led them to the final for the second year running after overcoming his native Corofin.

Galway WFC looking to crest the Waves

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Galway WFC entertain DLR Waves on Saturday in Eamon Deacy Park (Kick-off 2pm) in what will be their first home game in five weeks.

With four league games remaining, Galway will be seeking to solidify the fifth position they currently occupy in the Women’s National League table. Their upcoming games against DLR Waves and Bohemians who lie in 7th and 6th respectively will have a big bearing on that ambition.

Corinthians secure bonus-point win on opening day

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Corinthians pulled off a stunning opening day win at home to Rainey Old Boys, winning 34-33 in the Energia AIL Division 2B.

Feast of camogie action with junior final fixed for Sunday

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

First-time junior finalists St Colman's will face Liam Mellows in this year's C2 Security Junior A Camogie County final in Lackagh on Sunday (4pm).

Moycullen face tough home fixutre against Neptune

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Maigh Cuilinn host their first Superleague home fixture of the new season on Sunday against Irish basketball royalty, Neptune of Cork, at 2pm in University of Galway’s Kingfisher Arena.

Winning start for University of Galway Maree

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

University of Galway Maree enjoyed a winning start to the new InsureMyVan.ie Men's Superleague basketball season with a solid 91-72 over Griffith College Templeogue.

United need momentum as play-offs loom

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Galway United entertain Athlone Town tomorrow night in Eamon Deacy Park (7.45pm) knowing their fate in the first division play-offs is virtually sealed. Less certain is the make up of their opponents.

All eyes on tonight's hurling play-off game in Ballinasloe

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

An intriguing Senior B play-off between Moycullen and Liam Mellows takes place this evening in Ballinasloe as the last two places in the preliminary quarter-finals of the Galway Senior Hurling Championship are decided in the coming days.

Connacht hope for new beginnings in first home fixture

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Connacht make their first home appearance of the season, and they do not come much bigger than Irish rivals Munster.

The two meet tomorrow evening (7.35pm) in the Sportsground for this round four fixture with neither side having enjoyed the best start to the 2022/23 URC season.

Last year's finalists Mountbellew-Moylough and Corofin in quarter-finals

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

The Galway senior football championship is hotting up as it enters the quarterfinal stage this weekend. And, in the first of many seasons, the race for Frank Fox is wide open, especially the manner in which the draw for the last eight fell. There are some mouthwatering ties this weekend and the pick of the bunch begins with the double header in Tuam Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Uncertain times as Galway WFC suffer second loss

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Galway WFC fell to a second successive defeat last Saturday, losing 3-2 to DLR Waves in Eamon Deacy Park on Saturday.

Katie O'Brien - Galway's world gold medal winner

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Katie O'Brien is the toast of Galway and Clarinbridge after winning gold at this year's World Rowing Championships.

All to play for in final hurling championship round

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The decisive final round of the Brooks Group Galway Senior Hurling Championship takes place this weekend with plenty at stake for clubs looking to seal a much-coveted quarter-final spot and avoid the preliminary round of knockout games.

The action gets underway on Friday night in group one of Senior A with the meeting of Castlegar and Killimordaly in Duggan Park - both sides already locked in for demotion to Senior B.

Moycullen take top spot in group one despite draw

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The race for Frank Fox is now hotting up after a twelve-week group stage.

Momentum is key as United's prepare for play-offs

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Galway United travel to Limerick tomorrow night to take on Treaty United in the SSE Airtricity first division in the Markets Field (7.45pm).

With United lying second and Treaty in fifth, the encounter could serve as a dress rehearsal for a play-off tie in a few short weeks. Nonetheless, the game carries plenty of significance in its own right, and United will be keen to build on a big win at home to Cork City.

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