Plenty of drama as senior hurling champions heads into crucial stages

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

There is precious little time to catch breath in the Brooks Group Galway Senior Hurling Championship after a highly-charged final round of group games last weekend left 12 teams still in the hunt for the Tom Callanan Cup in 2020.

Third win for father and son sailors in historic Cong-Galway race

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Father and son team, Yannick and Seán Lemonnier of Galway Bay Sailing Club, took the honours at this year's Cong Galway Boat Race.

The Lemonniers made it a third victory in a row at this historic annual event, which was sponsored this year by Ashford Estate.

United aim to cause cup upset in new Caulfield era

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

John Caulfield’s first game in charge of Galway United will be tomorrow’s Extra.ie FAI Cup second round clash against Shelbourne at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Breathnach wins another national title at National Track and Field Champs

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Sean Breathnach of Galway City Harriers secured yet another title at the National Senior Track and Field Championships last weekend in Santry, Dublin.

Many of Galway’s top athletes were in action, but it was Breathnach who took top billing when he claimed a comprehensive victory in the Weight for Height event. He produced a massive best throw of 4.60 metres, narrowly missed breaking the National record of 4.95m with his final throw.

Connacht return to Aviva with wholesale changes for Munster

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Connacht return to the Aviva for their final PRO14 fixture of the 2019/20 season when they face Munster on Sunday (3pm).

Long awaited return to action for Connacht Rugby

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Some 25 weeks since Connacht produced a 29-19 win over the Southern Kings, a new-look squad returns to action on Sunday.

Fireworks expected as hurling championship hots up

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The contenders for honours in the Brooks Group Senior Hurling Championship will have been whittled down to 12 teams by the time this weekend’s action concludes.

Barna display new lease of life as football championship continues

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship is heating up after the latest group games ensure there is still much to play for in round three.

Time for Galway United players to deliver

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Galway United’s disappointing SSE Airtricity League first division season continued last weekend with two defeats ensuring tomorrow’s Eamonn Deacy Park encounter against Bray Wanderers assumes added significance.

Galway Women inflict double woes on Bohs

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

On Saturday afternoon Galway Women’s FC defeated Bohemians home and away in the U17 and senior FAI Women’s National League.

The seniors travelled to the Oscar Traynor Centre and must have thought they were in for an easy afternoon when after 17 minutes a challenge by Bohemians' goalkeeper Courtney Maguire on Aoife Thompson saw Bohs reduced to 10. However, it was not until 52 minutes when Galway made the advantage count when Thompson opened the scoring, and that only lasted two minutes when Bronagh Kane equalised for the Dubliners.

Sideline Chat: Tom McCartney

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Former Connacht Rugby player Tom McCartney joined the club in 2014 and quickly established himself as a key playing member and a leader during his time at the Sportsground. A PRO12 medal winner, he was selected on the 2016 Dream Team, and played more than a 100 games for Connacht. When McCartney’s season before retirement was cut short due to Covid-19, he returned with his family to New Zealand, missing an assured fond farewell from all the Connacht fans. Clubs: Pakuranga, Auckland/Blues, Connacht

Edris continues top form

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Local athlete Abas Edris of Castlegar continued his top form, winning both the 800m and the mile on the third day of the Castlegar AC organised grass track and field competition at Doughiska on Friday.

The event, which continues to attracted good numbers, also produced wins for Holly O'Boyle of Craughwell on the women's mile, while Siobhan Geaney of South Galway took the honours in the 800m, and Aisling Finn, also of South Galway AC, won over 60m.

Corofin juggernaut continues to roll

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Reigning champions Corofin followed up their demolition of Oughterard in the opening round with another resounding victory over an under-strength Monivea-Abbey at the weekend.

In one of two fixtures in the Galway Senior Football Championship last weekend,Monivea-Abbey headed into this group 4A game as massive underdogs in their attempt to overcome the Corofin juggernaut, and were not helped by missing two key players, Cillian McDaid (hamstring) and Patrick Mullins (soccer commitments).

Galway WFC secure opening draw in long-awaited league return

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Galway WFC head to Dublin on Saturday for their Women’s National League fixture away to Bohemians on Saturday (2pm) after earning their first points of the season last weekend.

Oranmore pitch will be lost to hockey if pitch goes 3G

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Galway hockey clubs are up in arms over the proposed loss of a playing pitch in Oranmore, which is used by players throughout the county.

Testing times as United search for much-needed win

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Another busy SSE Airtricity League of Ireland division weekend beckons for Galway United, who host Longford Town at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow before embarking on an away trip to Drogheda United on Monday.

St Thomas topple Sarsfields to advance to last eight

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

There were plenty of winners and losers after another action-packed weekend in the Brooks Group Senior Hurling Championship, with Liam Mellows and Castlegar claiming important wins over Clarinbridge and Portumna respectively.

Corofin return in devastating form at Oughterard’s expense

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Monivea Abbey face the daunting task of tackling the All-Ireland champions Corofin in their opening game of the 2020 season at Tuam Stadium on Saturday (2pm).

High stakes for hurling clubs

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

There was acute disappointment for hurling fans around the county when news filtered through on Tuesday evening that current outdoor gathering restrictions would be maintained for another three weeks at least, meaning the senior championship will have reached the knock-out stages before larger crowd numbers can even be contemplated.

Reports had suggested an easing of the restrictions to allow maximum attendances of up to 500 at sporting events, but this now will not be the case as the Government acts with extreme caution in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases around the country.