Galway cyclists complete against the big boys

Thu, May 26, 2016

Galway is fielding two riders in this year's An Post Rás, Ireland's biggest international cycle race which is under way this week.

Casey takes third win

Thu, May 26, 2016

Gary Higgins of GCH took a comfortable victory in the fourth race of the 5km. Higgins clocked 16.32 in this race in Tuam, winning by a clear margin from Ruaidhri Geraghty, also GCH, who ran 16:54, and Damien Larkin of Craughwell AC who ran 16:59 for third.

Monivea man wins gold

Thu, May 26, 2016

Monivea kick boxer Brendan Kenny has claimed gold at the prestigious Hungarian World Cup.

Joe McDonagh was an iconic GAA personality

Thu, May 26, 2016

We were reading the papers last Friday night when a few texts hit the phone to say that Joe McDonagh had died.

Dunne unhappy after United's 'worst performance'

Thu, May 26, 2016

Galway United manager Tommy Dunne, hugely disappointed to exit the FAI Cup following a tame defeat against Bohemians, is now hoping for a significant ‘improvement’ when the Tribesmen host Sligo Rovers in the SSE Aitricity League premier division at Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday (3pm).

Milltown will have to be at their best to stop Corofin

Thu, May 26, 2016

There is a full round of senior football championship matches down for decision this weekend on both Saturday and Sunday.

Connacht secure interpro camogie crown

Thu, May 26, 2016

Connacht won their first Gael Linn Cup since 2008 when they triumphed over Leinster by 2-7 to 1-6 in an entertaining senior interprovincial camogie final at the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown.

Legendary John Muldoon leads Connacht on a mission

Thu, May 26, 2016

ht's legendary captain John Muldoon ahead of Saturday's historic game in the province's history.

From fan to player, Browne revelling in Pro 12 adventure

Thu, May 26, 2016

From being a Connacht diehard to pulling on the green jersey for his debut against Cardiff Blues in April 2007, Andrew Browne has known more lows than highs in his long association with his native province, and the second row-cum-flanker could be forgiven that this weekend's trip to Edinburgh to face Leinster in the Guinness Pro 12's grand final is all a dream.

O'Halloran wants that 'special feeling' on Saturday

Thu, May 26, 2016

Connacht fullback Tiernan O'Halloran has been around the Sportsground for some seven years, and never experienced such an exciting time.

Like most of his teammates, he has had to be content with small incremental achievements, including the odd victory over Leinster. But not anymore.

United will give FAI Cup tie ‘everything’

Thu, May 19, 2016

Twenty five years ago Galway United claimed FAI Cup glory at Lansdowne Road, so Tommy Dunne’s team will be keen to deliver in the famous competition again when the Tribesmen face Bohemians in a second round tie at Dalymount Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

Despite problems in the SSE Airtricity League premier division, the Gypsies are especially eager to embark on a lengthy cup run. Aware of the financial implications, the match carries huge significance for both clubs.

Loughney relishing life’s big occasions

Thu, May 19, 2016

Long-serving Connacht player Ronan Loughney is relishing taking part in not one, but two, of the most important occasions in his life in the next three weeks.

St James produce a Houdini act to defeat Caherlistrane

Thu, May 19, 2016

Drama is what we like in sport and plenty of drama is what the paying punters enjoyed on Sunday in Corofin when Terry O’Regan’s St James snatched victory from the jaws of defeat when beating Caherlistane by 3-9 to 1-14.

Galway gymnasts crowned champions

Thu, May 19, 2016

Renmore Gymnastics Club has won the national championship title for the first time in the club's history.

Surprise title fight for Keane

Thu, May 19, 2016

Black Dragon kick boxer Adam Keane from Tuam has an expected Five Nations title fight in Cardiff next month.

Connacht intent on making history

Thu, May 19, 2016

Connacht coach Pat Lam is preparing his players for the fight of their lives when they host Glasgow in the biggest game in the province's history on Saturday (6.30pm).

Championship Points podcast launched

Thu, May 19, 2016

This week sees the launch of the new www.advertiser.ie Championship Points podcast which will run throughout the GAA Championship football season.

Dare to dream as Connacht edge closer to seasonal silverware

Thu, May 12, 2016

It has already been a phenomenal season, but Connacht will certainly have a bigger pep in their step this week after securing a first Pro 12 home semi-final.

Keara Cormican named Galway WFC's player of the year

Thu, May 12, 2016

Galway Women’s FC completed their final game of the season forcing a well-earned 1-1 draw against league leaders Wexford Youths in Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday afternoon.

Thornton still targeting Rio improvement

Thu, May 12, 2016

Galway athlete Gary Thornton suffered disappointment in the weekend's Prague marathon, failing to improve his Rio qualification time.

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