Tribesmen bring Liam home in style

Sun, Sep 03, 2017

At times it was sparkling, others nerve wracking but at the end of the day it was just brilliant as Galway ended a 29-year wait to bring the Liam McCarthy Cup west of the Shannon for the fifth time. Three minutes in looked like they might do it the easy way, hitting Waterford for three points in the opening 180 seconds, but once Kevin Moran got in behind the Galway defence and drove the ball low past Colm Callanan in the Galway goal to kick life into what looked like a startled Waterford, it was game on.

Minor magic from young tribesmen

Sun, Sep 03, 2017

It might have been the undercard, but the minor final was entertaining and as brilliant for Galway as the latest crop of minors came up trumps against the odds, with a brilliant fearless display of hurling in Croke Park. It couldn’t have started worse for them with Brian Turnbull finishing the ball to the back of the net inside the opening 15 seconds of the game and the same man slotting over a pointed free two minutes later to leave Galway four points down and under serious pressure.

Ayunga blow for United ahead of Dalymount date

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Galway United travel to Dalymount Park tomorrow evening for a crucial SSE Airtricity League Premier Division encounter against Bohemians (7.45pm).

Encouraged by last Friday's excellent FAI Cup second round win over St Patrick's Athletic, United will be keen to deliver another victory in the capital.

United add defender to help relegation woes

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Galway United have signed 22-year-old English defender Niall Maher (pictured above).

Rogers goes clear to win Claregalway's 30th race

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Kenneth Rogers of St Johns AC in Clare won the 30th edition of the annual Claregalway 10k Road Race.

Salthill and Corofin meet in repeat of 2016 county final

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

This Saturday’s preliminary championship quarter-final in Tuam Stadium at 3.45pm between Corofin and Salthill/Knocknacarra will be a repeat performance of last year’s county final.

All-Ireland final Sunday 2017

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

This Sunday in Croke Park the Galway senior hurlers will line up at 3.30pm for their chance to add to the hurling annals, under the watchful eye of referee Fergal Horgan from Tipperary.

Burke is ready for another shot at glory

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

He has an All Ireland club medal, U21 winner's medal, three All Stars, two league winner's medals, a Fitzgibbon Cup and a couple of Leinister titles in his back pocket, but the one he really wants is up for grabs on Sunday afternoon.

A sequel twenty-five years in the making

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Galway manager Micheal Donoghue and his Waterford counterpart Derek McGrath will renew hurling rivalries on Sunday - some 25 years after their first meeting.

Conor Cooney coming of age this season

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Conor Cooney, not 25 years of age until October, is in his sixth season of playing senior hurling with Galway.

Mannion takes inspiration from the late Tony Keady

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Galway’s talented right half-back Pádraig Mannion is genuinely looking forward to Sunday.

The 24-year-old student teacher knows it will take a huge performance to defeat Waterford, but it is a challenge he and his teammates are relishing.

Ten quick fire questions with David Burke

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

1. First memory of Galway hurling
Going to see Galway and Clare in the All Ireland quarter-final in 1999, before that watching them on the TV at home

A winning tradition is key to success

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

In the past quarter of a century Galway has won nine minor All Ireland titles and five U21 All Irelands, but it is 29 years since they have brought the Liam McCarthy west of the Shannon. While winning national titles at underage level has become a relative norm, Galway has been unable to transfer that success to senior level.

Up for the Match function

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Heading to Dublin for the match? The Galway Supporters Club is hosting a special function in the Harcourt Hotel on the eve of the hurling finals.

The 'Up for the Match' event takes place on Saturday and all proceeds will go to the players' fund.

New pairing whets the hurling appetite

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

There is nothing like a novel pairing to whet the appetite of all hurling fans in the county.

Galway and Waterford meet for the first time in an All Ireland senior hurling championship final. Two teams both desperate for the crown, urged on by their expectant and passionate supporters, ensures Sunday's final will be a day for the hurling annals.

A new chapter in Connacht's history begins in revamped championship

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Exciting times for rugby in Connacht. A new coach, new season, and a revamped PRO 14 Championship.

Fantasy Football review

Wed, Aug 30, 2017

And so round three of the Premier League concluded with a 4-0 drubbing of Arsenal by Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday evening.

United head to Dublin for cup tie on the back of defeat

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

Galway United face a difficult FAI Cup second round tie against St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park tomorrow evening, 7.45pm kick-off.

Galway’s late rally not enough as they fall short of final

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

The Galway senior camogie squad were a tad unlucky last weekend in the All-Ireland semi-final, when Cork withstood a frantic last-quarter rally from Galway to win a place in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie final for the fourth consecutive season, on a score-line of 2-09 to 1-09.

Galway Athletics Report

Thu, Aug 24, 2017

National track and field league final
The final of the national track and field league was held on Sunday last in Tullamore, with two Galway teams competing for national honours, Galway County Ladies and GCH Men's team.

The final of the national track and field league was held on Sunday last in Tullamore, with two Galway teams competing for national honours, Galway County Ladies and GCH Men's team.

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