Hurlers now head back to Waterford for postponed fixture

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

The Galway senior hurlers face an arduous repeat of their trek down to the southeast coast this weekend to complete their division 1B campaign against Waterford, after Sunday’s fixture was postponed less than an hour before throw-in due to a waterlogged Walsh Park.

Galway Ladies remain unbeaten in league after win over Mayo

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Galway senior ladies have made it four wins from four in the Lidl National Ladies Football League division one after victory over Connacht rivals Mayo, but manager Tim Rabbitte is not getting carried away.

“We are delighted to get the win. It puts us in a good position in the league, but it’s early doors yet," Rabbitte says. "We will take the points and move on to the next day."

Mid-race collision ends Galway's Greene first senior European debut

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Cillin Greene of Galway City Harriers endured a heartbreaking initiation on the European senior stage at the recent indoor championships in Glasgow.

Successful start to Mulkerrins’ title defence

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Martin Mulkerrins has progressed to the quarter finals of the O’Neills Senior Singles Championship following a routine 21-5 21-13 victory over Kerry’s Dominick Lynch.

Galway footballers continue to dominate rivals Mayo

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Since 2016 Galway have played Mayo on seven occasions, winning all seven - three in the championship, two in the national league, and two in the FBD league. And on Saturday evening, Galway continued the recent domination of their old rivals with a 1-11 to 0-12 win in McHale Park to make it their sixth in a row.

Carty is now shining in rugby's arena

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Maybe not a meteoric rise, but something of a slow and determined slog, Jack Carty, now 26, seems to have been around Connacht Rugby for a long time.

Galway's Greene competes for Ireland

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Cillin Greene of GCH travels to Scotland with the Irish team for the European Indoor Championships in Glasgow this weekend.

Maree women mark league finish with grand slam

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Maree Basketball Club’s senior women’s side completed the perfect season on Saturday, winning their final league of the campaign to finish with 13 wins from 13.

They hosted Phoenix Rockets from Belfast in Calasanctius College, and despite a slow start, they showed their class to run out 73-56 winners on the day when they were presented with both the Southern Conference Shield and Division 1 Cup.

Murphy will know more after first United away fixture

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Eager to respond following an opening evening SSE Airtricity League first division loss to Shelbourne, Galway United will be keen to deliver a victory at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday against Wexford FC (7.45pm)

Unbeaten Galway Ladies now prepare for Mayo

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Galway Ladies remain unbeaten after bagging their third win in division one of the National Football League, but now face arch rivals Mayo at McHale Park on Saturday (5pm).

Cup final day for women’s soccer

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

A big day in women's soccer takes place on Sunday when Corrib Celtic face Mervue United in the U18 Premier Cup final.

Fast start ensures Galway camogie top group

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Galway will take on Limerick in the Camogie League division one semi-final after finishing top of group 2 on Sunday.

Poor end to first half ends up costing Galway footballers

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Galway will want to continue their recent form over Mayo on Saturday evening, having not lost to their old rivals in the last six matches.

Friend tells Connacht players to take responsibility ahead of Ospreys’ visit

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Connacht Rugby's development under coach Andy Friend will be tested on Saturday (2.45pm) in a must-win PRO14 fixture to keep their seasonal ambitions alive.

Tribesmen welcome in-form Kingdom to Tuam on Sunday

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

This weekend sees the return of the National Football Leagues, and on Sunday Galway welcome Kerry, the in-form team in the country right now.

Murphy optimistic for United despite underdog status

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

Galway United make a welcome return to SSE Airtricity League action when hosting first division favourites Shelbourne at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

A bumper crowd is expected for the game with the ‘Reclaim the Dyke’ march by Galway United supporters attracting interest ahead of the seasonal opener for Alan Murphy’s young outfit.

Mannion catches the eye in Galway's win over Dublin

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

The Galway senior hurlers league campaign continues this Sunday as Micheál Donoghue’s men travel to Tullamore to take on an Offaly outfit whose slide down the hurling ranks appears to be gathering pace with every passing week.

Corofin return to the promise land

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

In a superb advertisement for the GAA, defending champions Corofin and newcomers Gaoth Dobhair produced an action-packed club semi-final in Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday afternoon.

Galway camogie seek top seeding

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

Galway senior camogie women host All Ireland champions Cork in Gort on Sunday (3pm) to determine the top seeds in group two.

Cathal Murray’s troops remain unbeaten, after getting the better of Waterford by 1-14 to 1-6 at Carriganore last weekend. It ensured they have qualified for the division one semi-finals, and they now face Cork, who also boast a 100 per cent record from three rounds.

Words of wisdom for Simon from Padraig Harrington

Thu, Feb 21, 2019

Local golfer, Simon Lowry from Loughrea, Co Galway, received the opportunity of a lifetime to meet with Irish golf champion, Padraig Harrington as he prepares to tee off in Abu Dhabi for the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games this March.

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