Heartbreak for Galway minors after thriller on Jones' Road

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The main event at Croke Park between Kerry and Dublin may have had the nation on the edge of its seats, but it was nothing compared to the closing moments of the minor final which preceded it.

Minors devastated after epic final clash

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

When Niall Cunningham rattled the back of the net three minutes into injury time in Croke Park on Sunday, one could easily forgive manager Dónal Ó'Fátharta for thinking that in less than a hour he would be sitting in the Croke Park museum auditorium reflecting on a famous victory for Galway in the most dramatic of circumstances. Alas the football gods did not see it that way.

His battling Galway minor footballers went from elation to devastation in a matter of minutes.

Russia provides pre-season challenge for Connacht

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Connacht Rugby returned to Russia yesterday evening ahead of a challenge fixture against the Russian national side in Moscow's newly developed VTB Arena on Saturday evening (5pm Irish time).

Connacht coach Andy Friend has taken a 24 man squad for the fixture which is warm-up for the Russians ahead of the World Cup.

Galway's world medallist in race to find an Olympic partner

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Galway's Katie O'Brien celebrated her 23rd birthday at the weekend with a podium finish at the World Rowing Championship in Austria.

Huge night for United as big guns head west for cup tie

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

A large Eamonn Deacy Park crowd will provide the backdrop when Galway United host Shamrock Rovers in an attractive FAI Cup quarter-final on the banks of the Corrib tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

Clubs still fighting in final weekend of group games

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The final group games for the 2019 club football championship takes place this weekend.

No surprise Galway manager Walsh steps down after five years

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The hunt for a new manager to take over the Galway senior football panel will be more difficult than many might expect, according to former All Ireland winning captain Ray Silke.

Mellows take command with dominant display against Tommy Larkins

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Liam Mellows kept themselves well placed for a top two finish in group one of the senior hurling championship with a dominant performance that saw off an underpar Tommy Larkins side by 1-18 to 3-8 in Kenny Park, Athenry, on Sunday afternoon.

‘You don’t go to Croke Park to lose,’ says Dervan

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

"When the whistle goes at the end of the match, you either are up there or you're not." Come 6pm on Sunday evening the Galway captain Sarah Dervan will know whether she will have climbed the famous steps of the Hogan Stand to hold the O'Duffy Cup aloft or whether she will be left on the hallowed turf of Croke Park, watching on as black and amber ticker tape falls to signify a Kilkenny victory.

Galwegian grit key on journey to finals

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

No matter what the results are on Sunday when Galway's intermediate and senior camogie sides bring down the final curtains on their respective championship campaigns, manager Cathal Murray will be able to look back on 2019 with great degree of pride and satisfaction.

The bond is strong as intermediates prepare to embrace pressure

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

When it comes to sport there is a very simple formula; a winning team is a happy team and a happy team is only achieved when the players know the person beside them will leave it all out on the pitch from the first whistle to the last.

‘Galway Camogie is in a really strong place’ says Ryan

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

There only two women in the 87 years of the Camogie Senior Championship being contested, who have ascended the steps of the Hogan Stand and lifted the O'Duffy Cup while draped in the maroon of Galway; Imelda Hobbins in 1996 and current player Lorraine Ryan in 2013.

‘It is what everyone is talking about’ says Casserly

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Whatever the outcome on Sunday for the intermediate and senior camogie players when the clock strikes 6pm at Croke Park, the players can be assured that their efforts in 2019 have left Galway camogie in a healthy place.

A history of camogie in Galway

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

As in hurling in 1887, Galway took part in the first All-Ireland senior camogie final in 1932 which was played in Galway Sportsground.

In the only All-Ireland senior camogie final to be played outside Dublin, with the late Stephen Jordan TD of Athenry as referee, Dublin defeated Galway in windy and wet conditions by 3-2 to 0-2. Galway went on to participate in the All Ireland senior final in 1933, '37, '39, '40, '46, '60, '62, and '93 without success.

Fly those flags for Sunday

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Good luck to both the Galway senior and intermediate teams in their respective finals on Sunday. Remember, tickets are still available for these showpiece finals at selected Centra and SuperValu stores, so avail of the opportunity to fly the maroon and white at Croker this Sunday.

Tickets will also be available to purchase outside the ground on matchday. Discounts available for advance purchases. Further ticket information is available from www.camogie.ie/tickets.asp If you are unable to attend, deck out your garden with a flag to send the players and management on their way with pride and belief.

Minors have momentum after toppling Kerry to claim All-Ireland crown

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

The Galway minor footballers face Cork this Sunday in the All-Ireland final in Croke Park in what is the curtainraiser to the senior match between Dublin and Kerry. Throw-in for the game is at 1pm.

Confidence high in United camp after deserved cup win over Cork City

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Encouraged following a stirring FAI Cup win over Cork City last Friday, Galway United return to SSE Airtricity League first division action when hosting Limerick FC at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

Connacht's Jack Carty set to celebrate birthday with first Ireland start

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

All Connacht eyes will be on Jack Carty who is set to make his first Test start for Ireland in Saturday’s World Cup warm-up against Wales at the Principality Stadium (2.30pm).

Galway Ladies dig deep to deny Mayo

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

The 14-year drought for Galway is finally over. For the first time since 2005, Galway ladies will contest the All-Ireland championship senior final after edging neighbours Mayo in Sunday's semi-final.