Timely new recruit for Connacht

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Pat Lam has boosted his injury-hit squad this week with the addition of New Zealander Stacey Lli.

Galway U21 hurlers find Waterford too hot to handle

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Galway U21 hurlers headed to Semple Stadium in Thurles on Saturday afternoon for the All-Ireland final, knowing they would need to produce a really stunning performance to keep a star-studded Waterford team at bay.

Kilkerrin/Clonberne's title run continues

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Kilkerrin/Clonberne were crowned senior champions for a fourth successive season, seeing off pretenders Claregalway by 1-12 to 1-9 in Monivea on Saturday.

Third time lucky for Annaghdown

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Annaghdown stopped Moycullen’s bid to claim successive promotions in an absorbing Galway Ladies' Intermediate Championship final in Monivea on Saturday.

Tuam Stars bow out of championship to dominant Corofin

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

The word going into Tuam Stadium last Sunday afternoon from all and sundry in a big crowd was that Tuam Stars were really going to put it up to Corofin, and try to derail their objective of winning four county titles in succession.

The Stars, under the management of the experienced Alan Flynn, had worked really hard all season and played some high-quality challenges over the past few weeks in preparation for this quarter-final.

United working hard to revive campaign

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Midfielder Alex Byrne is hoping Galway United can finish the SSE Aitricity League premier division season with a flourish starting by registering a win over Bohemians at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday evening (7.45pm).

Paralympic bronze for Galway cyclist

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Galwegians celebrated sporting success on the international stage with cyclist Eoghan Clifford claiming bronze at the Rio Paralympic Games this week.

Galway women focused on avenging cup loss to Wexford

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Galway WFC will be already plotting revenge for their cup loss to Wexford Youths in preparation of their next meeting on September 24.

Hurling season hots up this weekend

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

The county senior hurling quarter-finals are all down for decision this weekend, with three games on Saturday and one in Kenny Park on Sunday.

Connacht need to bounce back

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Feet firmly on the ground after last week's surprise Glasgow walloping, Connacht must now produce a performance the Sportsground fans have come to expect when they host Ospreys on Saturday (7.35pm).

Dunne laments lack of concentration against Rovers

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Tuesday proved to be another disappointing evening in the SSE Airtricity League premier division for Galway United, who were beaten by Shamrock Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Bidwell on track

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Galway's Matt Bidwell continued his winning ways on the track, taking the Lust for Life 5k at Ballybrit Racecourse on Saturday.

Organised by Athletics Ireland and Vhi, the event attracted more than 300 runners for the two-lap race around the famous track. Bidwell took an easy win, clocking 16.48, to finish well clear of Fergal Walsh of Athenry AC who ran 17.23, and Brian O Connor of GCH who took third in 17.32.

Galway WFC confident facing cup holders

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Galway Women's FC travel to Ferrycarriag Park on Sunday to take on holders Wexford Youths Women in FAI Continental Tyres Cup quarter-final ( 2pm).

Galway will need super display to beat Déise in U21 final

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

The Galway U21 hurlers, managed by Tony Ward and captained by Brian Molloy, will have it all to do this Saturday in the All-Ireland final when they take on a powerful and highly-fancied Waterford in Thurles (5pm).

Waterford enjoyed a successful Munster championship campaign before making short work of Antrim in the All-Ireland semi-final, winning on a facile scoreline of 5-25 to 1-8.

Ladies' football finals

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Three adult ladies' football county finals take place on Saturday in Monivea.

Tuam Stars and Corofin to clash in quarter-final

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Three county senior quarter-finals are down for decision on Sunday in the Claregalway Hotel/Bon Secours County Senior Football Championship.

Corinthians mini rugby ready to ruck

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Galway Corinthians Mini Rugby new season starts on Saturday with registration day in the clubhouse from 10am to 12 noon.

Injury time strike leaves United disappointed as they head north

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

An SSE Airtricity League premier division campaign that promised so much early on in the season is edging towards a worrying conclusion for Galway United, who make the long trek to the Brandywell on Friday for a clash against Derry City (7.45pm).

Last Saturday evening United suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Sligo Rovers, who finished strongly netting the winner in injury time courtesy of Achille Campion. Tommy Dunne’s team hit the front in the second half when Gary Shanahan scored, but Rovers’ Raffaele Cretaro equalised before Campion landed the late knockout blow.

Caherlistrane ease into county quarter-finals

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Last Sunday was a busy day of Gaelic football in many GAA houses in the county.

Champions Sarsfields to meet Gort in quarter-finals

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

The quarter-finals of the Salthill Hotel County Senior Hurling Championship took place on Tuesday evening and threw up four exciting fixtures.

Current county champions Sarsfields will take on Gort, and former kingpins of hurling in the county, Portumna, who will be without their star player Joe Canning (surgery on his hamstring, will face off with former All-Ireland champions St Thomas.

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