‘We are the stronger in the collective’ - Donoghue

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

"You are the prisoners of circumstance, of coincidence, and chance […] if you believe in such thing,"15-year-old twins Sophie and Josh are told, as they are caught up in the deadly, centuries-old struggle between rival alchemists, Nicholas Flamel and John Dee, over the possession of an ancient and powerful book holding the secret formulas for alchemy and everlasting life in Michael Scott's fantasy novel The Alchemyst: the Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel.

Just another game for Burke and Galway

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

As one of the country's finest hurlers for the best part of a decade, David Burke has seen, done, and won it all.

Path to the final

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

In what has been described by many observers as the greatest hurling championship in living memory, the Galway Advertiser takes a look back on how Micheál Donoghue secured their place in this Sunday's decider.

Management reaching new levels with players

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Whenever a team finally makes it to the top of the pile, the inevitable questions will be asked of players the following season of how much hunger do they have to win a second title? How will their winning experiences stand to them? Have they taken their game to the next level?

Pádraic Mannion - a player who let his hurling do the talking

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Pádraic Mannion won his first All-Star last year after a terrific season and, more importantly, he collected his first county senior All-Ireland medal in the victory over Waterford.

Minors aim to clinch third title in four years

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

First up and into the fray next Sunday on All Ireland hurling final day at Croke Park are the Galway minors who take on Kilkenny (1pm).

Jeffrey Lynskey is the bainisteoir at this level, and he has been a very successful manager in his four year tenure to date.

Lynskey looks at the big picture ahead of All-Ireland minor final

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Jeffrey Lynskey has been a successful manager with the Galway minor hurlers over the past few seasons, guiding the county to titles in 2015 and 2017 and to another final this Sunday when his charges take on Kilkenny on Sunday in Croke Park (1pm).

Galway on the double as titanic tussle awaits

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

When the shrill of the final whistle echoes around the cauldron that will be Croke Park on Sunday afternoon, will it be back-to-back All Ireland senior hurling titles for the first time in three decades for Galway, or will Limerick have bridged a 45-year gap since last annexing the Liam McCarthy Cup?

Neary and minors ready to make it number thirteen for Galway

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

For many 17-year-olds around the country the summer before heading into the final year of school is spent chilling with friends and relaxing before the landslide of work that accompanies the Leaving Cert. However, that has not been the case for Galway minor hurling captain, Sean Neary, as he looks to emulate his predecessor's exploits, Darren Morrissey, in lifting the Irish Press Cup in Croke Park this Sunday.

Annaghdown’s Diarmuid Kilcommins optimistic about minors’ chances for Sunday

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

It is unusual to see so many clubs represented on a county minor hurling panel as there are this year.

Path to the minor final

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

The restructuring of the Minor Championship in 2018 meant that Galway would be given extra game time out on the field as they pursued a second minor title in as many seasons. This is how they made it to the this Sunday's decider.

‘It gives the county an energy and a strength’

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

There have been many changes to the way of life in County Galway over the past three decades but one constant that has remained is the steadfast, loyal, support of Pat McDonagh and Supermac's to the promotion and development of Gaelic games in the county. The CEO of the family fast food restaurant sat down with the Galway Advertiser to chat about Supermac's long standing relationship with Galway GAA, the similarities between a successful sports team and a successful business, and of course, the big game.

Fantasy Football round two preview

Wed, Aug 15, 2018

The Premier League came back with a bang last weekend.

Galway footballers will need massive performance to topple Dublin

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The Galway senior footballers under Kevin Walsh have thus far enjoyed a productive season.

Minors face Meath in curtain-raiser

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Galway minor footballers, under the guidance of Donal Ó Fatharta, will take on Leinster champions Meath in the All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park in the curtain-raiser at 3pm before the Galway seniors challenge Dublin (5pm).

Mulkerrins and Heffernan head stateside for world champs

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Two Galwegians headed to the USA this week to compete in the 2018 World Handball Championships.

United need to build momentum with a positive start to FAI Cup campaign

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Galway United make the long journey to Ferrycarrig Park in Wexford on Saturday for a tricky Irish Daily Mail FAI Cup first round clash against North End United.

Galway Cup culminates with elite final on Saturday

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The Galway Cup is currently in full swing at Drom Soccer Park where hundreds of budding stars are competing in the annual underage tournament.

Galway Women dispatch Cork City with ease

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Galway WFC head to Dublin in good spirits to take on UCD Waves in a bid to close the gap on the top four.

Last weekend Billy Clery’s squad returned to winning ways, leapfrogging visitors Cork City when they met at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday evening.

Top field takes to Streets of Galway

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

alway city comes alive with runners on Saturday evening for the 33rd edition of the famous Streets of Galway 8k Road Race.

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