Footballers face Dublin in must-win clash

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Following their impressive 1-20 to 0-18 victory over Armagh on Sunday, the Galway seniors face Pat Gilroy’s Dublin in Pearse Stadium this weekend. If Galway win, and other results go their way, they could avoid relegation to division two.

Connor still looking to boost his squad

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Even though the League of Ireland season is barely a month old, Galway United’s encounter tomorrow with Drogheda United carries deep importance.

Connacht maintain home momentum with try-bonus victory

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Connacht take a rest from action this week with the A side taking on visiting Russians Enisei STM in two matches at the Galway Sportsground.

Wegians produce four tries to stay up

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Galwegians left it late, but produced a bonus-point 37-18 victory against UL Bohs on Saturday to guarantee their place in the Ulster Bank League’s division 1b next season. And with Buccaneers in a play-off for division 1A, it ensures the province has two teams in the top echelon next season.

Connacht coach and former Galwegian outhalf Eric Elwood says it is vital the province has strong representation in the first divsion.

Corinthians post win

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Corinthians completed their home campaign in this season’s Ulster League division two with a hard earned and deserved 29 - 27 victory over Ballymena.

Underdogs St Jarlath’s need a big performance to reclaim Hogan Cup

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

St Jarlath’s College, Tuam go in search of their 13th Hogan Cup title on Saturday in Croke Park (1.45pm).

Tribesmen win first Connacht u-21 title since 2005

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Alan Mulholland’s county u-21 footballers kicked off a productive weekend for Galway football when winning the Connacht title for the first time in six years at Pearse Stadium on Saturday.

Hurlers handed heavy defeat by Tipp

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Nobody heading into Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon could have foreseen the absolute tanking Galway received at the hands of the reigning All Ireland champions Tipperary.

Salthill head north seeking first win

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Despite suffering three defeats in a row, Salthill Devon have been slightly unfortunate in those games and they will travel to Ballybofey for a clash with Finn Harps tomorrow intent on avoiding another loss.

Draw not enough for Galway ladies

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Beaten finalists last year, and now relegated to division two - the Galway ladies footballers earned a 0 - 12 to 0 - 12 draw with Laois at O'Moore Park on Sunday, but it was not enough to save them from the drop.

Medtronic crowned All Ireland champs in seven-goal thriller

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Galway has claimed its second All Ireland interfirms title this season. Medtronic won the senior hurling title for the first time, one week after the Galway Gardai pulled off the football crown.

Galway youngsters set new record

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

The Galway City Harriers’ victory in the boys’ u-13 relay was one of the highlights at the National Indoor Championships in Nenagh at the weekend.

The team of Liam Costello (Milltown), Luke O'Shaughnessy (Caherlistrane), Sean Kilmartin (Claregalway), Jack Dempsey (Moylough) and Colin Murray (Mountbellew) took the gold in the 4x100 relay and set a new championship record. In a titanic fight with a valiant Menapians AC, Wexford, the GCH team ran 53.16 seconds to Menapians’ 53.43 seconds - both breaking the old record, which was held jointly by Craughwell AC and Letterkenny AC.

Draw not enough for Galway ladies

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Beaten finalists last year, and now relegated to division two - the Galway ladies footballers earned a 0 - 12 to 0 - 12 draw with Laois at O'Moore Park on Sunday, but it was not enough to save them from the drop.

Six county titles up for grabs

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Six badminton titles will be decided on Saturday when the County Badminton Leagues finals take place at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club.

Inaugural Ray Rooney Memorial Tournament

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

Twenty doubles teams from Galway, Loughrea and Ennis competed at this year’s Spring Doubles Tournament at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club.

Loughrea deny Roscrea for double honours

Thu, Apr 07, 2011

St Brigid’s of Loughrea has become the first school to win both senior and junior vocational hurling titles in the same season.

The County Galway school secured the senior title when edging out Roscrea by 4- 14 to 4 - 12 at Semple Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Galway hurlers look to consolidate league lead against All Ireland champs Tipp

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

John McIntyre’s side will play their last game on home turf for 2011 on Sunday when they take on the All Ireland champions Tipperary in Pearse Stadium at 2.30pm.

Rallying cry for hurling supporters

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Galway hurling supporters are making a big push to encourage fans through the gate for this Sunday's National League clash between the current champions Galway and All Ireland holdersTipperary at Pearse Stadium (2.30pm).

Elwood asks for big home push

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

Connacht host their penultimate home match of the season needing to atone for another poor away performance.

Sligo present another daunting challenge for United

Thu, Mar 31, 2011

A strange week for Galway - ranging from the delight of another Dalymount Park success over Bohemians to the despair of a humiliating EA Sports Cup exit to Cockhill Celtic - concludes tomorrow when Sligo Rovers visit the banks of the Corrib for a crucial Connacht derby.

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