Galwegians stretch lead at the top

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Hardly pretty, but Galwegians secured their ninth successive Ulster Bank League game to remain top of the division 2A table at the weekend.

Galway footballers face tough opening test away to the Royals

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Honesty is the best policy. And to that end, it is fair to say that many Galway football supporters are a tad apprehensive about the National Football League season ahead.

Galway FC’s new squad nears completion

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Galway FC have completed another six signings to bring their squad number to 17 in advance of their opening pre-season fixture against Sligo Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday (7.30pm).

As manager Tommy Dunne continues his preparations for Galway FC’s first League of Ireland season since the demise of Galway United, the return of Galway favourite and the club’s second highest scorer, Alan Murphy, is a huge boost.

Titans resolve works a miracle in cup final

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

The long wait for Galway’s Titans is over. Having lost five successive national basketball finals, the JM&L Auctioneers Titans finally claimed silverware at the National Basketball Arena.

Fallon leads Galway medal haul with two national titles

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Galway rising middle-distance runner Keith Fallon claimed two national titles at the weekend’s All Ireland Indoor Junior and Under 23 Championships in Athlone.

Big weekend for Ardrahan and Portumna camogie teams

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Ardrahan and Portumna Camogie supporters will be on the road early this Sunday to Moneygall in Offaly in support of their respective teams in the All-Ireland club semi-finals.

Corinthians face a tricky assignment against Shannon

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Corinthians head to Thomond Park on Saturday to take on mid-table Shannon in the Ulster Bank League’s division 1b.

Having done just enough to maintain their promotion push when they came up against a tricky Dublin University in Saturday’s division 1B clash last weekend, Corinthians will not be taking Shannon for granted.

Top-of-the-table Wegians cannot afford slip-up to Seapoint

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Galwegians head to Dublin intent on maintaining their top-of-the-table position in the Ulster Bank League when they face a struggling Seapoint side in Kilbogget Park on Saturday (2.30pm).

Galway women in first cup game at Deacy Park

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Galway WFC can expect a tough encounter with neighbours Castlebar Celtic when they open their Bus ÉireannWNL Cup campaign in Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday.

Kickboxing success

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Six kickboxers from the Corrib Kickboxing Club in Claregalway, coached by Sean Cumiskey, were winners at the WKA Irish championships in Waterford at the weekend. Martin Murphy from Athenry enjoyed a unanimous victory, Claregalway local Liam O’Connell stopped his opponent in the first round, David Short finished his opponent 27 seconds into the first round, Dylan Delaney won by unanimous decision, and both Thomas O’Dwyer and Pavel Smal had non-contests. Jordan Connolly from Claregalway faced a tough and experienced fighter from Athlone who won the contest.

Supporters invited to open meeting on planned Galway FC co-operative

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Newly-established Galway FC is looking for people interested in joining a co-operative which would give the community a voice on its board.

The co-operative would be made up of individuals interested in becoming stakeholders in the new club, and is expected to have two seats on the club’s board of directors.

Titans look for first national trophy

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Titans head to Tallaght on Saturday looking to win their first national basketball trophy.

Galway WFC need victory to keep them in cup contention

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Galway WFC travel to Dublin this Sunday to take on Shamrock Rovers in the second group game in this year’s Bus Éireann WNL Cup.

Maree overcome Demons to stay top of National League

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Maree remain top of the men’s National League division one following a comfortable 83-60 defeat of Cork’s Blue Demons on Saturday night in Calasanctius.

Galway FC head into the county for friendly

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

As Galway FC manager Tommy Dunne continues to build his squad in preparation for the new season, the club has announced it will host its planned friendly with Limerick in Headford.

The new club’s season gets under way with a series of friendlies on February 1 against Sligo Rovers in Eamonn Deacy Park, but it will take on Limerick at the home of Moyne Villa on February 6 (7.45pm) under lights.

Last quarter proves too much for Moycullen

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Despite excellent performances from Dylan Cunningham, who finished with 27 points, and Mike Callaghan, who scored 25 and a massive 21 rebounds, SSE Renewables Moycullen were unable to secure the home win against Neptune in Saturday evening’s premier league.

Connacht’s Heineken Cup campaign ends on a low

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Connacht fullback Gavin Duffy says the province will bounce back from its poorest result in the Heineken Cup.

Marmion citing complaint dropped

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

adquarters in Dublin this afternoon having been yellow carded during Saturday’s Heineken Cup fixture against Saracens.

Hunt for promotion hots up for Galway rugby clubs

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

Corinthians and Galwegians are back in All Ireland League action on Saturday (2.30pm) and both enjoy home advantage.

Rushe races home in Tuam to celebrate 75th birthday

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

More than 450 runners completed Tuam AC’s 10th anniversary road race on Sunday which was won by Paddy Hamilton of Annadale Striders in Belfast with a storming finish.

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