Salthill Devon’s famous Fives to celebrate Corrib Shamrocks’ anniversary

Thu, May 16, 2013

Salthill Devon is once again gearing up for its long-running and popular national five-aside tournament over the June bank holiday weekend.

And this year’s event, which continues to be sponsored by Carlsberg, will have an added dimension as it incorporates Corrib Shamrocks’ 40th anniversary celebrations.

Galway cycling team gears up for 2013 An Post Rás

Thu, May 16, 2013

The countdown is on for nine Galway cyclists who are taking part in Ireland’s premier cycling event, the 2013 An Post Rás, which starts on Sunday.

Best of the west in women’s cup final

Thu, May 16, 2013

Castlebar Celtic have reached the final of the WFAI Cup.

Tag set to kick off in Corinthians

Thu, May 16, 2013

One of the biggest summer sporting events in the west, Tag Rugby, kicks off next week at Corinthian Park.

Oughterard and Galwegians look for your vote

Thu, May 16, 2013

Oughterard RFC and Galwegians RFC are two of 16 rugby clubs to be shortlisted for Ulster Bank RugbyForce - an initiative which provides rugby clubs with a support package to renovate their club and upgrade their facilities.

Ahascragh sevens

Thu, May 16, 2013

Ahascragh United is holding its 30th annual seven-a-side tournament on Sunday and Monday of the June bank holiday weekend.

Fond farewells as Elwood leaves Connacht in a better place

Thu, May 09, 2013

Eric Elwood's era of 24 years continuous service for the province came to an end against Glasgow in the final round of this season’s RaboDirect Pro 12.

Battling Salthill head south needing to close the gap

Thu, May 09, 2013

Following last Friday's tepid Galway derby draw, Mervue United and Salthill Devon will be hoping for improved Airtricity League first division performances this weekend.

Salthill took some satisfaction by the battling way in which they frustrated Mervue at Drom, but victories are required and tomorrow's trip to Ferrycarrig Park for a clash with Wexford Youths is certainly tricky.

Optimism abounds after Ó Curraoin leads u-21s to All Ireland glory

Thu, May 09, 2013

The Galway u-21 footballers picked the ideal occasion to produce an exemplary team performance in defeating Cork by 1-14 to 1-11 in the All-Ireland final on Saturday evening in Limerick’s Páirce na nGael.

Mulholland in no rush to promote u-21s

Thu, May 09, 2013

Galway senior football manager Alan Mulholland, who was a selector with the u-21 management team, will not be rushing the youngsters into senior championship action.

Four of the u-21 panel are already involved in the senior set-up and will be available to feature against Mayo on Sunday week if selected - Fiontán Ó Curraoin, Tom Flynn, Shane Walsh and Tom Healy - but none of the other players is expected be involved.

Galway minors beat Mayo

Thu, May 09, 2013

Galway Ladies will hoping they have set the trend for the county in this year’s championships with a victory over neighbours Mayo to win the minor title.

Titans to Canada quiz

Thu, May 09, 2013

Titans Basketball Club is hosting a table quiz in The King’s Head on Monday (May 13) at 7.30pm to help raise funds to send a team of teenagers to a special basketball camp in Canada.

Buccaneers deny Oughterard in Ard Na Cregg

Thu, May 09, 2013

Buccaneers took the honours in this season’s Ard Na Cregg Cup by 33-15 thanks to a dominant first-half display against Oughterard on Sunday in Corinthian Park.

Five fixtures in senior hurling

Thu, May 09, 2013

The Galway senior hurling championship continues this weekend with five games down for decision.

Bearna wins club of the month

Thu, May 09, 2013

Bearna na Forbacha Aontaithe is the winner of the Aviva Club of the Month for February 2013. The first Gaelteacht club in Connacht to win this award, Bearna receives €1,500 to assist in their overall development.  

Loughrea in fine fettle as hurling championship gets under way

Thu, May 02, 2013

Carnmore, Turloughmore and Craughwell hurling clubs kick off their championships on Sunday

Galway ladies advance to league final

Thu, May 02, 2013

Galway came out on top by the narrowest of margins, 2-9 to 2-8, against Kildare in the Tesco Home Grown NFL semi-final in Banagher on Sunday.

Galway’s young footballers may need to dig deep again in All-Ireland decider

Thu, May 02, 2013

The Galway u-21 football panel will head down to Limerick this Saturday afternoon with the prime objective of collecting another All-Ireland at that grade for the county.

Flynn’s appeal to supporters

Thu, May 02, 2013

Galway u-21 football manager Alan Flynn is issuing a passionate plea to GAA supporters to travel to Limerick on Saturday evening to support the Galway team in the All-Ireland football final against Cork (7pm).

Galway ladies ready for semi-final showdown

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

This weekend the Tesco HomeGrown National Football Leagues enter the semi-final stages with four teams battling it out for a place in the final. Galway will feature in the second of the two contests when they travel to Banagher to meet opponents Kildare for a 2pm throw-in on Sunday, while Kerry face Westmeath on Saturday.

Galway’s earlier encounter with Kildare in the league finished in a draw, and considering the Tribeswomen delayed their resumption to training by six weeks, to have reversed a six-point deficit and carved out the draw is a positive reflection of the team’s resolve.

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