Frustrating start for Galway AIL clubs

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

It was a frustrating start to the new All Ireland League for both Galway sides. Galwegians got nothing to show for their efforts after a highly entertaining division 2A game at Blackrock on Saturday, losing 30-20 having led with five minutes remaining, while Corinthians were unable to capitalise on home support, losing to Belfast Harlequins by 11-15 in division 2B.

Corinthians now travel to Dublin to face Greystones on Saturday, while Galwegians host their first league match of the season when UL Bohemians, relegated from divison 1B last season, visit Crowley Park. In Athlone, Buccaneers open their division 1B season when Naas visit Dubarry Park - all matches at 2.30pm.

Titans take on the Mustangs

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

After 15 seasons the Titans Ladies "Team DNA Nightclub" hosted a weekend challenge against the The Mustangs of Mayo.

Loughrea defeat Gort to go straight into county quarter-finals

Thu, Oct 04, 2018

The fifth and final round of group games in the Senior A and B hurling championships always provide drama aplenty, and this year was no different after a gripping weekend’s action.

Senior A Group 2 always looked likely to provide the most thrills, with all six sides harbouring hopes of qualification. And so it turned out with Sarsfields and Loughrea earning a direct passage through to the quarter-finals, with Gort and Cappataggle claiming places in the preliminary quarter-finals.

Champions Leinster arrive on revenge mission

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

The battle lines are drawn for the first Pro14 interprovincial of the season when champions Leinster arrive in the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (5.15pm).

Seán Kelly powers Maigh Cuilinn into county quarter finals

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

Maigh Cuilinn needed a dominant display from young county star Seán Kelly to earn a draw (0-8 to 0-8) with Brian Mulry’s Monivea Abbey in Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

Local rivals meet in Superleague opener

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

Galway basketball fans are in for a real treat this weekend as the 2018-2019 Basketball Ireland Superleague season kicks off with a bang as Moycullen host local rivals Maree in the season opener at 7.30pm in NUIG Kingfisher this Saturday evening.

Local handballers progress

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

Diarmuid Mulkerrins and Willie have Corcoran progressed to All-Ireland 60x30 finals after the All Ireland 60x30 doubles semi-finals on Sunday.

Ospreys swoop for late try

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

Connacht Eagles suffered a last-minute Celtic Cup defeat to Welsh visitors Ospreys, losing 27-22 at Dubarry Park on Friday evening.

Wretched season ends with another defeat for United

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

Galway United's wretched SSE Airtricity League first division campaign was finally ended at Tolka Park on Saturday evening as Shelbourne cruised to a commanding 3-0 win over the Tribesmen.

Craughwell sets the pace at Castlegar

Thu, Sep 27, 2018

Craughwell youngsters were in fine form at Castlegar AC's annual open cross country meet on Saturday,

St Thomas show why they are championship favourites

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

It was a lovely evening for hurling in Athenry on Sunday with a dry sod and warm autumnal sunshine for the double header in Kenny Park, and the senior tie of Liam Mellows and St Thomas’ was expected to be a highly exciting and competitive game.

Ulster Bank edge Garda in Galway final

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

The Ulster Bank, in their first final, have won the Galway Interfirms Football final after an epic one-point victory (1-24 to 4-14) over the Galway Garda in a cracking final in Renmore on Monday.

Murphy wants to build United's structures from youth level

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Galway United manager Alan Murphy is ready, willing, and eager to remain in charge of United, believing the club can make progress.

Superleague teams prepare at the Donie Greene Memorial Tournament

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Galway two men’s Superleague basketball sides continue their preparations for the new season when they compete in the second annual Donie Greene Memorial Tournament in Oranmore this weekend.

Corinthians denied by late Buccs try

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Buccaneers secured this year's Connacht Senior League title with a clean sweep of victories after Saturday's closely fought 28-25 win over Corinthians at Clonacauneen.

Galway swimmer selected for international gala

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Galway swimmer John Kelly of Cregmore, Co Galway, has been selected to compete in an international gala in Krakow, Poland.

Galway’s Keogh makes history for women rowers in Ireland

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

The O'Donovan brothers and Sanita Puspure may have dominated the headlines at the recent World Rowing Championships, but Galway rowing was also celebrating a rare Irish feat.

Connacht are moving in the right direction, but need to wise up

Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Connacht Rugby coach Andy Friend is targeting the team's discipline this week after suffering a lop-sided penalty count in their 17-10 defeat to Edinburgh.

United host Wexford in last home match of a disappointing season

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

Galway United's last home game of a disappointing SSE Airtricity League first division is scheduled for tomorrow evening against Wexford FC at Eamonn Deacy Park (7.45pm).

Friend looks to internationals to add 'starch' to Connacht’s performance

Thu, Sep 13, 2018

Connacht face their first away trip of the new Pro14 championship blessed with a healthy squad when they meet Edinburgh in Murrayfield tomorrow evening (7.35pm).

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