Leonard goal put Rabbitt's ladies top

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Galway Ladies have gone top of the division one table thanks to a facile 1-12 to 0-4 win over Tipperary, and Cork’s surprise loss to Donegal at the weekend.

Galway U20 footballers to face Cork after destroying the Rossies

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

The Galway U20 footballers, under the guidance of An Spideál native Dónál Ó Fatharta, retained their Connacht U20 championship title last Saturday in Tuam Stadium with a resounding defeat of an extremely disappointing Roscommon side.

Heartbreak for Pres Athenry girls

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

There was heartbreak for the girls from Presentation Athenry when an injury-time goal ensured Loreto College Kilkenny snatched victory in the Tesco All-Ireland Post Primary Schools’ Junior A Camogie final at St Rynagh’s in Banagher.

Corinthians maintain push for promotion

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Corinthians gained a valuable 24-8 win over Connacht rivals Sligo to keep their promotion hopes alive in this year's AIB League division 2B.

Galway athletes produce podium finishes

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Galway City Harriers women claimed the winner's podium at the Irish Life Health National Indoor Senior Championships in Athlone Indoor Arena the weekend.

Brilliant second half recovery as Tribesmen overwhelm Tipp'

Sun, Mar 08, 2020

A 21 point second half blitz saw Galway overcome a seven point halftime deficit to defeat Tipperary at Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Teenager McDonnell takes bronze at senior championships

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

It was a weekend of great success for many of Galway’s top track and field athletes, with three individual and one team medal at the Irish Life Health National Indoor Senior Championships in the National Indoor Arena in Dublin.

Quarter-final up for grabs as Galway hurlers host Tipperary

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

An encouraging mix of resilience and application were the dominant features of the Galway hurlers' late surge against Cork, the 2-18 to 1-16 win setting up another knock-out fixture against Tipperary this Sunday (2pm) in Pearse Stadium to decide who will progress from Group A to the quarter-finals.

On a bitterly cold afternoon in Salthill, there was little by way of fluent hurling from either side when they played with the hefty wind at their backs, with both teams showing their best form while playing against the elements into the Arus Bothar na Trá end.

United face demanding schedule in early bid for promotion

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Another demanding away trip beckons for Galway United, who travel to Ferrycarrig for an SSE Airtricity League first division game against Wexford FC tomorrow, (7.45pm).

Conroy introduction steers Galway to victory as Meath relegated

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Galway made it four wins from five league games with an unconvincing performance against the now relegated Meath team in Sunday's Allianz Football League's clash in Navan.

United ready to open against Shamrock Rovers

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The woeful weather ensured Galway United’s SSE Airtricity League first division opener was postponed last Friday, but Alan Murphy’s team return to competitive action against Shamrock Rovers II at Tallaght Stadium on Saturday (3pm).

One-point loss to Waterford leaves Galway needing home wins

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Galway senior hurlers require two positive results from their remaining home fixtures, starting on Sunday against Cork in Pearse Stadium (2pm).

Moycullen look to maintain momentum as season nears end

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Moycullen head to Templeogue for Saturday's next Super League basketball outing with a renewed spring in their step.

Having pulled off an important 107 to 85 victory away to Neptune, Moycullen need to maintain that momentum to avoid relegation as the season draws to a close.

Bish continue to add to school’s basketball pedigree

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

St Joseph's College, The Bish, boasts a strong tradition in basketball success, and the latest addition to the school's fine record is this year's U16 A boys who won the All Ireland Schools League.

Hanniffy runs riot

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Galway upped their performance at the weekend with a convincing 4-13 to 0-7 win over Limerick in the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League division one at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe.

Galway Ladies go top

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Two goals from Roisín Leonard lifted Galway’s Lidl National Football League prospects as Tim Rabbitt’s side ran out convincing winners against Dublin and claimed top spot in division one.

Galway U20s reach Connacht final again

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Donal O’Fatharta’s Galway U20 side cruised into the Connacht final with a facile victory over a limited Leitrim side.

Sarsfields hoping for third time lucky against Slaughtneil

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The parish of Sarsfields is heading to Croke Park on Sunday for the highly anticipated All Ireland Senior Club Camogie Championship final.

The Galway champions will meet old foes Slaughtneil in the decider at 3.30pm, preceded by the intermediate final between Waterford's Gailltir and St Rynagh's of Offaly at 1.30pm.

Connacht 'backs against the wall' as they head to SA in fight for the top

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Connacht Rugby arrived in South Africa this morning intent on keeping their PRO14 alive when they face the Southern Kings in Port Elizabeth on Sunday.

With nine games remaining, coach Andy Friend says the mathematics is simple. Connacht need to win seven to maintain their seasonal ambitions of a home semi-final - the alternatives are quarter-final fixtures, home or away, or a possible play-off as a last hope to qualify for Champions Cup again.

Connacht not getting carried away with big win as they head to Edinburgh

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Connacht's recent winning form will be tested to the hilt when they face PRO14 in-conference leaders Edinburgh tomorrow evening in Murrayfield (7.35pm).

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