O'Halloran and Swift commit to Connacht
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
Connacht players Tiernan O'Halloran and Michael Swift have re-signed with the province this week.
Twenty-years-old year O'Halloran, who made his senior debut in the 2009/10 season, will stay with his home province for another two years. The Connemara native, who was educated at Roscrea, has represented Ireland at u-18, u-19, and u-20 levels.
Read more ...Limerick gunning for Moycullen’s scalp in Superleague action on Saturday
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
Moycullen came up against a red hot UCC Demons team which easily saw off the westerners on Monday in Cork.
Read more ...Duffy stars for Galway swimmers
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
Galway swimmers enjoyed success at the recent Irish Short Course National Championships, breaking 15 Connacht records and winning nine National medals. Pick of the Galway Swimming Club performances came from Cian Duffy, who won a national title in the open men's 200metres individual medley, finished second in the 400 medley and third in the 100 medley.
Read more ...Mayo’s NFL division one fixtures for 2012
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
Saturday February 4 - Laois v Mayo (Rd 1)
Saturday February 11 - Mayo v Dublin (Rd 2)
Mayo 8/1 to collect division one football title
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
James Horan and the Mayo football squad will play in division one of the National Football League again in 2012. They will open their league campaign with an away fixture against Laois on Saturday February 4.
Read more ...Galway footballers face NUIG in Tuam on Sunday
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
Round two of the FBD league between Galway and NUIG is fixed for Tuam at 2pm this Sunday.
Read more ...Galway's NFL division two fixtures for 2012
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
Sunday February 5 -Derry v Galway (round 1)
Sunday February 12 - Galway v Louth (round 2)
Four home league games is a plus for Galway
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
The Galway senior footballers and their new management team of Alan Mulholland, Donal Ó Flatharta and Alan Flynn start out this week on the 2012 season with two games in the FBD league.
Read more ...Supermac’s boss adds weight to GUST application
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
Galway businessman and sponsor Pat McDonagh of Supermac’s is throwing his weight behind the newly-formed Galway United.
The Galway United Supporters Trust (GUST), which was due to meet FAI officials yesterday in a bid to secure a first division licence for 2012, has been boosted by McDonagh’s support.
Read more ...Connacht need big performance as Heineken Cup champions visit
Thu, Dec 29, 2011
Connacht need to turn Christmas disappointment into New Year cheer this weekend when they host European Cup champions Leinster on New Year's Day.
Read more ...Win a pair of tickets to Sunday’s big game
Thu, Dec 29, 2011
In conjunction with Specsavers, the Galway Advertiser Facebook page is giving away several pairs of tickets to Sunday’s Connacht v Leinster game at The Sportsground.
Read more ...GUST FC membership for 2012 now available
Thu, Dec 29, 2011
Membership of Galway United Supporters Trust FC for 2012 starts at €10, with various different options available, including entry to the "Maroon Army" draw.
Membership forms can be returned to the GUST office at Terryland Park and to O'Briens Newsagents, William Street, Galway.
Read more ...Galway GAA Annual 2011 for sale
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
If you are under pressure in the next day or two, (many of us are), for a Christmas gift to fill a stocking for a loved one in your family who is a fan of Galway GAA, you could do a lot worse than to spend €10 on the 2011 Galway GAA annual.
It has 105 pages brimful of pictures and articles on the year past and, for 10 yoyos, it represents very good value for money.
Read more ...Niall Coleman back with the Galway footballers for 2012
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Annaghdown’s Niall Coleman is back on the Galway senior football panel for the new season.
Read more ...New faces on Mayo squad for 2012
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
The Mayo squad for the FBD league and the NFL will also see some new faces.
Read more ...Soaring expenditure a major issue for many counties
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
After hearing last week of the loss that the Galway hurling board expect to have to deal with on the disposal of the land purchased for the development of their training facilities and centre of excellence, it was interesting to note that 2010 All-Ireland champions, and beaten finalists this year, Tipperary are also having financial issues.
Read more ...Battered and bruised Connacht look to derbies for festive cheer
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Connacht will be looking for some much-needed festive cheer when they travel to Thomond Park on St Stephen's Day for their joust with Munster.
Read more ...Set piece is a key issue as Connacht head to Gloucester
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Connacht head to England for Saturday’s return joust with Gloucester knowing an improved performance, particularly in the set piece, is vital to achieve a first Heineken Cup win.
Read more ...Supporters to hold open meeting to discuss new United licensing bid
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
A special open meeting for all Galwegians interested in supporting a new licensing application for Galway United will be held in the Claddagh Hall on Sunday (7pm).
Read more ...Corinthians and Galwegians to meet in cup semi-final
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Corinthians and Galwegians take a break from All Ireland league action and meet on Saturday in the Connacht Senior Cup semi-final.
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