€14.6 million for new homes in Moycullen

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

More than 40 new homes are set to be built in Moycullen following the allocation of €14.6 million in Government funding. The turnkey development will be located at Kylebroughlan.

A total of 49 accommodation units will be provided in the development, comprising 33 three-bedroom houses, four two-bedroom houses, six two-bedroom apartments, and six one-bedroom apartments. Construction has already begun and it is envisaged the homes will be ready on a phased basis from the latter half of next year.

Marmion to feature for Connacht against Munster

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Connacht Rugby's head coach Andy Friend says he was "gutted" scrumhalf Kieran Marmion missed out on making the final 31 of Joe Schmidt's World Cup squad.

Craughwell athletes to make debut on European stage

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Craughwell AC make the journey to Portugal this weekend to compete at the forthcoming European Athletics U20 Club Track and Field Championships in Leiria, Portugal, on Saturday.

United's youngsters to sign off season against Athone on Saturday

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Following a remarkable weekend at Eamonn Deacy Park, packed with goals and encouragement, Galway United conclude their SSE Airtricity League first division campaign with an away fixture against Athlone Town at Lissywoolen on Saturday (7.45pm).

Can Mountbellew-Moylough end Corofin's reign?

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

The Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship quarter-finals take place this weekend, in conjunction with the two intermediate finals.

On Saturday in Pearse Stadium, Tuam Stars will play An Spideal at 3pm, followed at 4.45pm by Moycullen v St Michael's. Tuam Stadium will host the other two quarter-finals on Sunday with Salthill-Knocknacarra v Claregalway kicking off proceedings at 3pm, followed by the clash of Mountbellew/Moylough and Corofin (4.45pm) in a repeat of the county finals of 2017 and 2018.

St Thomas still favourites as hurling championship hots up

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

With the final round of group games completed last weekend, a starting field of 24 teams has finally been whittled down to 14 contenders as the race for the Tom Callanan Cup begins to gather pace.

Galway Ladies return to Cork Park well armed to dethrone favourites Dublin

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Galway face current champions Dublin in the Lidl All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship final on Sunday (4pm).

Burke's fortitude finally rewarded with an All Ireland final

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

All Star Sinead Burke knows a thing or two about working hard, only to suffer disheartening defeats.

Galway to embrace pressure as excitement and expectation grows

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

October 3 2004 is a date where if you asked any player, supporter, or volunteer associated with Galway Ladies Football 'Where were you?', they would be two responses; 'I was in Croke Park' or I was watching on the TV the events unfolding at HQ. The special day is forever etched on the minds of those players, supporters, and volunteers because it was the day after 30 years of trying, the Tribeswomen finally brought the Brendan Martin Cup home for the first and only time.

Rabbitt takes Galway Ladies to another level

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Galway Ladies Football manager Tim Rabbitt is banking on his team having developed sufficient reserves of resilience and steel to see off favourites Dublin in Sunday's All Ireland Ladies Senior Football final.

"It's going to be a big mental test," says Rabbitt. "It's a challenge for us. We believe we have done a lot of work on mental strength, added a bit of steel to the squad this year, and it will be tested."

Lessons learned shapes Leonard's drive for All Ireland crown

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Three seasons ago Galway marksman Tracey Leonard had every reason to feel sorry for herself when a cruciate injury kept her sidelined for 10 months.

Galway focused on the task at hand as Conneally looks to emulate sister's success

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Sunday's TG4 All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship final is a special occasion for all connected with Galway Ladies Football. For the players, Sunday's 60 minutes is culmination of months and years of hard work on the training paddock as the Tribeswomen prepare to face their first final in 14 years and only the fourth in the county's history.

'It is something you would dream about since you were a child' - Ward

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

It has been a busy few weeks for Louise Ward. After helping Galway seal a place in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship final, the midfielder swapped the football kit for robes as she attended her graduation ceremony at University of Limerick. And when she had received her Bachelors of Science in Physiotherapy, it was back to club duty for Kilkerrin-Clonberne before joining up with the county panel to prepare for Sunday's showdown with Dublin.

Ladies footballers set the right example for Galway's youth

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Ladies Gaelic Football is a sport on the rise. Not only is the senior team in the All Ireland final for the first time in 14 years, but on the ground, in villages and towns in County Galway, young girls are taking to the sport in numbers.

Galway Masters in action in Europe

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Many of Galway’s top Masters athletes are currently competing in the European Masters Track and Field competition in the Venice area of Italy.

Salthill football continues impressive run

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The group stage of the Galway club championship came to a close last weekend with some thrilling games.

Basketball set for season with Donie Greene tournament

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The traditional curtain-raiser for the Men’s Superleague basketball season takes place in Oranmore this weekend with the third annual staging of the Donie Greene Memorial Tournament.

Murphy needs United players to keep focus after cup exploits

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Galway United are preparing for a busy weekend at Eamonn Deacy Park with two SSE Aitricity League first division fixtures at the Dyke Road venue.

New sense of belief sees stylish Galway storm to third title

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

A new sense of belief that enabled them to stand firm in the face of adversity was key to Galway’s victory in front of a record crowd at Croke Park on Sunday. With Galway six clear at the break, the never-say Killenny came back to within a couple of scores, but never got closer as a determined Tribeswomen held on to claim the O’Duffy Cup for the third time.

Having seen the Intermediate team give up a seven-point interval lead to a dogged Westmeath side just an hour earlier, any fears that there would be a repeat in the senior match were repelled by the gutsy performance summed up a late monstrous free landed by goalkeeper Sarah Healy.

Victories breed confidence and confidence breeds belief, says Murray after double success

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Taking the National League seriously gave Galway a pre-Championship run that allowed them to maximise strength and conditioning, which were key factors in the closing stages of Sunday’s high-octane final, according to manager Cathal Murray.

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