Oranmore Maree make history with Galway's first intermediate hurling title

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

In the history of the All Ireland Club Intermediate Hurling Championship, six different clubs from Galway had been defeated in finals since its inception in 2004. Finally that has changed, and Galway can toast Oranmore-Maree who produced a wonderful second-half display to overcome Munster champions Charleville and win by 2-18 to 1-5.

Corofin will not be taking Gweedore for granted

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Corofin head to Carrick-on-Shannon on Saturday (1.30pm) in their bid for a second consecutive All-Ireland club final.

Sherry's stoppage time point sends St Thomas' through to final

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

St Thomas’ are renowned for the quality of their stickwork and ability able to carve open teams when in full flow, but it was ultimately their defensive resolve and workrate that earned them victory in a dramatic All-Ireland club semi-final against Ruairí Óg Cushendall in Parnell Park on Saturday.

David Sherry was the hero of their one-point win - 0-18 to 2-11 - with a superb winning score from the left corner deep into stoppage time, but it was the collective spirit of St Thomas’ that earned them a place in their second All-Ireland final, with full back Cathal Burke’s goal-line intervention denying the Ulster champions at the death.

Galway handball players crowned Connacht champions

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Galway handball players Niamh Heffernan (Claregalway) and Martin Mulkerrins (Moycullen ) were crowned Connacht Senior Champions on Sunday .

Tribesmen secure important win in against Monaghan in Inniskeen

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

What many had feared could end up as a poor weekend for Galway footballers, turned out to be an overwhelmingly positive one with a deserved national league win away to Monaghan in Inniskeen.

Medal haul for NUIG athletes at championships

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

NUIG Athletics Club enjoyed a successful Irish University Indoor Championships with a substantial medal haul, including three golds, two silvers and two bronze medals.

Gold came via the talented NUIG women's relay team in Athlone IT Arena on Friday when they raced home in the 4x200m event in a time of 101.69 seconds, an NUIG Record. The squad comprised Sarah Quinn, Ciara Barry, Ellie O'Toole and Nicole Walsh. International athlete Damien Landers won the 3000m with a great final lap, and Eoghan Rodgers secured victory in the weight for distance throw to claim the third gold of the day for NUIG.

First-quarter Bish blitz secures Irish schools’ cup

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

The Bish has added another basketball trophy to its cabinet, winning the U14A Subway Schools Cup on Monday.

Galway Ladies edge Monaghan make it two from two

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Galway made it two wins from two outings in the 2019 Lidl National League with a hard-earned 1-9 to 1-7 win away to Monaghan.

Maree women prepare to celebrate double success

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Maree Basketball Club’s senior ladies have claimed this year's division one league title and will be playing Superleague basketball next season.

Mervue on top

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

It is getting tight at the top of the Galway FA Premier League with only two points separating leaders Mervue United, champions Athenry FC and challengers Salthill Devon. Athenry had a 4-0 win over Merlin Woods Sports Club on Saturday with goals from Cathal Fahy (5), Gary Forde (pen 21), Stephen Cunningham (64) and Cole Connolly (89), while Mervue took over the top spot again on Sunday with a 7-1 win over Galway Bohemians at Miller's Lane with goals from Tommy Walsh, Barry Moran, Enda Curran (2), Jason Molloy, Peter Walsh (2) and Andrew Connolly.

Connacht kick off defining block of PRO14 fixtures against visiting Cheetahs

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

Fresh from a two-week break, Connacht return to league action in what will be a defining period in this season's campaign.

Tribesmen face another tough challenge on the road

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

A sobering defeat to Dublin has Galway on the back foot facing into this weekend’s Allianz Football League round three fixture against Monaghan in Inniskeen on Sunday (2pm).

Success on the double for Maree basketball teams

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Maree women's basketballers are on the brink of a rare double. Having already won this year's division one national cup, the Galway outfit now heads to Limerick intent on adding the league title.

Rabbitte makes three changes for Monaghan clash

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Galway, having kicked off their campaign with a win over Cork last weekend, now face a different challenge when they are back on the road to Lisseagh, Emyvale, on Saturday (2pm) to face Monaghan in the second round of the Lidl National League.

Manager Tim Rabbitte has made three changes to the team that overcame Cork by 1-8 to 0-5 last weekend with the Dunmore McHales Hannon sisters making their starts. Barbara Hannon comes in for Megan Glynn who picked up an ankle injury, while sister Lucy replaces Sarah Conneally who picked up a head injury.

Hurlers will learn from Carlow draw

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Carlow was the big talking point on the hurling scene at the weekend, forcing a draw with last year's All Ireland finalists Galway in National Hurling League action.

Mulkerrins wins Player of the Year

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

Galway enjoyed a hugely successful night at the GAA handball awards in Dunboyne Castle, winning three awards. Club of the Year went to Inis Mór Árann, Moycullen Handball Club was awarded Venue of the Year, and Martin Mulkerrins was crowned Player of the year - the first Tribesman to be awarded the prestigious title.

No stopping evergreen McEvilly

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

There was more national glory for Galway's Martin McEvilly of GCH, who won gold at the National Juvenile B, Masters and Intermediates Cross Country Championships in Dundalk IT on Sunday.

Greene and Walsh win gold at national athletic event

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Galway’s top young athletes excelled at the National Junior and U23 Indoor Championships in Athlone IT on Sunday.

Two gold medals for Galway City Harriers’ athletes Cillin Greene and Nicole Walsh were among the highlights of a great day's competition.

Dolan stars as Galway too strong for Tipp

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

After a solid start for manager Cathal Murray in his first season, Galway senior camogie are now due to meet Wexford in Sunday's Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League division one fixture in Gort (2pm).

Connacht Ladies face tough opener against Cork

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Galway Senior Ladies Football open their new league campaign on Saturday when they face last season's beaten All Ireland finalists Cork in Mallow (1pm).

New manager Timmy Rabbitte has taken over from Stephen Glennon, who, having guided the team to their sixth Connacht crown in seven years, has stepped down due to work commitments.

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