Crowe confirms two new dressings rooms for Doughiska

Thu, May 02, 2019

Cllr MJ Crowe this week confirmed that two new dressing rooms will be installed in Doughiska before the end of the month. Work on this project started well over twelve months ago. This involved obtaining funding for these, working through procurement procedures and agreeing a site location.

Connacht Rugby prepare for arm-wrestle against Ulster

Thu, May 02, 2019

Unashamedly and deservedly, the ‘Fields of Athenry’ was ringing loud and clear in Kingspan Stadium seven months ago. The hurt and frustration of failing to record a single win against Ulster in Belfast in 59 years ended - a ghost laid to rest at last.

Calling all Golfers - The Vision Cup!

Fri, Apr 26, 2019

The Vision Cup, which will take place at Galway Bay Golf Club on Friday May 10th, in aid of Vision Sports Ireland and Rosabels Rooms.

Connacht must play for pride and momentum

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Something of a strange game for Connacht at this time of the season. For the first time, they head into the last PRO14 Conference fixture, having achieved their primary seasonal ambition of playing Champions Cup, and face a Munster side in a similar position - bar their stated aim to finish top of Conference A.

United's growing confidence will be tested in Tolka

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

A demanding test awaits for Galway United at Tolka Park tomorrow evening, but Alan Murphy’s team will travel to the Drumcondra venue buoyed after an emphatic victory over Athlone Town last Friday.

Tribeswomen reach first league final since 2015

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Another dominant performance this season has propelled Galway to a sixth Ladies Football League final, and their first in four years.

Portumna in trouble as Castlegar cruise to victory

Thu, Apr 25, 2019

Portumna will be hoping Joe Canning’s return from injury later in the year can salvage their season after another harrowing Group 1 defeat makes them the current favourites to drop down to Senior B.

Connacht back in Champions Cup

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Champions Cup secured, it would be easy for Connacht Rugby to drift towards the end of the season, knowing their primary aim is secured.

Murphy's trust in struggling United still strong

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

It has been a most demanding and disappointing start to the SSE Airtricity League First Division for Galway United, who make the short journey to Lissywollen tomorrow evening for a clash against Athlone Town, kick off 7.45pm.

Galway Ladies seek first national final since 2015

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Galway senior ladies will play Donegal in Pearse Park in Longford at 2.15pm on Saturday in the hope of reaching their first National Football League final since 2015.

Mulkerrins brothers through to All-Ireland final

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Martin and Diarmuid Mulkerrins have advanced to their first doubles final together after a tight battle against Cork opponents at the weekend.

The brothers progressed to the All-Ireland 4-wall doubles final after a tiebreak victory in their All-Ireland semi final against Daniel Relihan and Michael Hedigan.

Maree women crown incredible season with another title

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Maree finished off an incredible 2018/19 season unbeaten on Sunday afternoon when they picked up their fifth title of the season after overcoming Ulster University Elks and were crowned Women’s D1 League Cup champions.

Casey impresses in national 10k

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Galway athletes won more silverware at the National 10k championships held in a windy Phoenix Park on Sunday.

Galway Ladies claim top spot in league with win over Donegal

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Galway Ladies overcame Donegal by 2-13 to 0-10 to top the table after the final round of the Lidl National Football League division one.

It means the two sides will meet again in the league semi-final on April 20 after results elsewhere left the Tir Conaill women in fourth place (on points difference), while Cork and Dublin will meet again in a replay of last year's All Ireland final.

Liam Mellows takes opening day win over champions St Thomas

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

An early scoring flurry while playing against the wind laid the foundation for Liam Mellows to claim the opening day spoils by 1-17 to 0-14 against 2018 champions St Thomas in Kenny Park as the Galway Senior Hurling Championship got up and running last weekend.

Molloy named club Player of the year

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Corofin players were to the fore at the second annual AIB GAA Club Player Awards which took place in Croke Park.

Talented Galway girls provide athletic highlight at national champs

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Galway City Harriers U18 girls' team provided the highlight of the day for the county at the final day of the National Juvenile Indoor Championships in the Athlone IT Arena.

Manager Murphy looks for more creative attack against Cobh

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

It has been a disappointing opening to Galway United's SSE Airtricity League first division season, but Cobh Ramblers will present United with a real opportunity to register a win when the two sides meet at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

Connacht face early ‘cup final’ clash with Cardiff

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Connacht's impressive development this season will be put to the test on Saturday (3pm) when play-off rivals Cardiff hit the Sportsground for the penultimate PRO14 conference fixture.

Connemara on the back foot

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Connacht Rugby junior club champions Connemara RFC face favourites Enniscorthy in this year's AIB League round robin qualifier at Monastery Field on Saturday (2.30pm).

The Leinster champions have won their two previous games against Ulster's Instonians and Munster's Clonmel, and will be expected to advance to the senior league next season.

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