Moycullen's young guns surge to National Cup basketball final

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

Moycullen Basketball Club is gearing up for another big outing on the calendar when the men's U20 side contests the Hula Hoops National Cup final later this month.

Surefire start propels Safety Direct into All Ireland semi final

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

Safety Direct regained the Galway junior interfirms hurling title with nine points to spare over Athenry Industries in Sunday's final at the Connacht Centre of Excellence, Ballyhaunis.

Fantasy Football round 23 preview

Wed, Jan 10, 2018

We are back to Premier League action this weekend after cup duty ended on Wednesday night with a 0-0 snoozefest between Chelsea and Arsenal in west London.

Fantasy Football review

Fri, Jan 05, 2018

And so round 22 of the Premier League came to an end with a tepid draw at Wembley between Spurs and West Ham being lit up by wonder strikes from Heung-Min Son and Pedro Obiang.

Connacht's Ahki set to return for Thomond Park clash

Thu, Jan 04, 2018

Connacht is expecting a backlash from a Munster outfit hurting after two festive interprovincial losses when the two sides meet at Thomond Park on Saturday (7.45pm).

Mixed fortunes for Westmeath hurlers and football players

Thu, Jan 04, 2018

Westmeath made an impressive start under new manager Colin Kelly when defeating Laois by 1-13 to 1-12 in the O'Byrne Cup at TEG Cusack Park last Sunday.

Kelly's team seized control in the opening period to earn a 1-7 to 0-4 lead. James Dolan notched Westmeath's goal, while Luke Loughlin and Callum McCormack were effective in attack.

Keegan continues to assemble his new-look United squad

Thu, Jan 04, 2018

Galway United's new-look squad is coming together at pace with another three players added this week.

Ronan Manning, Stephen Walsh returning home and promising youngster Adam Rooney have all signed up ahead of the new season.

Thornton sets the New Year pace in Resolution Run

Thu, Jan 04, 2018

On a perfect winter's day for running, Gary Thornton of Galway City Harriers, enjoyed a great start to his racing year, winning this year's Allianz Resolution Run.

Moycullen hot shots enter New Year in form

Thu, Jan 04, 2018

Moycullen's Super League basketballers are on the road once more next week when they take on DCU Saints in DCU Sports Arena on Sunday at 3.30pm.

They travel with a spring in their step having emerged victorious from one of the toughest venues in Irish basketball, securing a valuable win over UCC Demons at the Mardyke Arena in Cork on Saturday.

Leinster will be different test says Keane after sizzling festive cracker from Connacht

Thu, Dec 28, 2017

Connacht’s improving confidence and form will face a different test on New Year’s Day when they travel to the RDS and Leo Cullen’s Leinster(3.15pm).

Fantasy Football round 19 preview

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

It is Christmas weekend which means one thing; football; football; and football.

Connacht ready for Ulster and bumper crowd

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Seasonal cheer hits the Sportsground this week ahead of the first of the festive interprovincial fixtures with Ulster on Saturday (7.35pm).

Aaron Conway commits to Galway United for 2018

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Aaron Conway has become the fifth player to commit to Galway United for the 2018 SSE Airtricity League First Division season.

The Portarlington native featured on seven occasions for the Tribesmen in 2017.

Conor Barry re-signs with Galway United for 2018

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

Attacking midfielder Conor Barry has recommitted to Galway United for the 2018 season.

Galway Athletics Report

Thu, Dec 21, 2017

National Juvenile Uneven Ages, and Novice Country Championships

Galway county board to sell land to reduce debt

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

A parcel of land near Athenry will be sold by the Galway GAA to reduce the organisation's debt.

"Our current infrastructure debt stands at €3.1 million and our annual repayments of these loans in 2017 amount to €265,000," said county secretary John Hynes in the annual report to the county convention on Monday night at the Loughrea Hotel.

Moycullen on revenge mission after cup crash

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Moycullen Basketball must face Killester again in the Jes on Saturday (7pm) after crashing out to the Clontarf outfit in National Cup last weekend.

McCormack signs new United contract

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Striker Eoin McCormack is the first player to commit to Galway United next season.

No respite for Wegians

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

t was a case of déjà vu for Galwegians on Saturday when they went down to a second consecutive defeat at the hands of Highfield in their return fixture in Cork in UBL Division 2A.

New coaching teams for U17 and U20 footballers

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Galway Football Board will be interviewing for new management teams for both U20 and U17 in the coming weeks.

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