New 'Kick Fit' programme for Galway women

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Galway's women are being encouraged to don their football boots and take part in a new summer initiative to get fit.

Title hopefuls Shelbourne next up for Galway women

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Galway United Women fell short on Saturday when they fell 2-1 to an unbeaten Shamrock Rovers side in Tallaght Stadium.

Kilbeacanty Sevens action

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Kilbeacanty is the place to be this weekend for a feast of hurling and camogie action.

On Sunday June 4 the Joe Gillane Juvenile Hurling and Camogie finals start at 11am, followed by the adult camogie sevens group games at 4.30pm.

Galway survive first half capital punishment in Croke Park thriller

Sun, May 28, 2023

Dublin 2-22 Galway 1-25
There are many ways of qualifying for the Leinster Final, but Galway chose the dramatic route this afternoon (Sunday) when they fell behind by a dozen points before nearly stealing all the points at the death. In the end, a draw was the outcome but it proved value for money for both sets of supporters.

Rowing success continues for city club

Thu, May 25, 2023

Galway Rowing Club crews enjoyed success at the recent Nottingham City Regatta.

Joyce not getting excited after Galway's opening championship game

Thu, May 25, 2023

Galway defeated Tyrone on Saturday in the first round of the All-Ireland championship group stage by 0-16 to 0-13.

On a drab day in Salthill, the rain which arrived a couple of hours before the game contributed to a relatively dull affair. Galway never looked like losing, and Tyrone never really looked like winning, particularly after Frank Burns’ early dismissal for a poorly-timed challenge on Galway’s Jack Glynn.

United women face another huge challenge against unbeaten Rovers

Thu, May 25, 2023

Galway United Women's FC delivered a spirited performance away to the SSE Airtricity Premier Division table-toppers Peamount United on Saturday in Newcastle but ultimately came up short, losing 2-0.

Caulfield is not under-estimating Athlone's challenge

Thu, May 25, 2023

A 3-0 win away to Treaty United on Friday was just reward for a ruthlessly efficient performance from a Galway United side that continues to build momentum in its title push.

Next up Dublin as Galway hurlers move closer to Leinster final

Thu, May 25, 2023

The Galway senior hurlers took another step towards a Leinster final appearance with an all too comfortable win over Antrim in Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

Blade and Dixon lead Connacht Rugby awards

Thu, May 25, 2023

Connacht Rugby has celebrated the end of a successful season with Caolin Blade and Orla Dixon named the Connacht players of the year for 2022/23.

Having delivered Champions Cup rugby yet again after finishing seventh in the United Rugby Championship, Connacht could enjoy the celebrations at its end-of-season awards, and appropriately farewell coaching director Andy Friend whose five year tenure finished on a high.

Galway recover from early setbacks to record comprehensive win over Antrim

Sun, May 21, 2023

Galway 5-29 Antrim 1-22
Developing the depth of the Galway panel has been a constant theme under Henry Shefflin so this particular victory was pleasing for the locals.

Galway have the answers to Tyrone questions as they win opener

Sat, May 20, 2023

Galway 0-16 Tyrone 0-13
Ultimately it proved to be a satisfying Saturday evening in Salthill for Galway. A spirited Tyrone outfit posed questions, but Galway summoned the necessary answers.

United head south with two wins on the bounce

Thu, May 18, 2023

Galway United will face a tricky assignment in their promotion push when they make the short trip to Limerick tomorrow to take on Treaty United.

First meeting of Galway and Antrim in Leinster championship

Thu, May 18, 2023

When GAA delegates voted at a Special Congress in October 2008 to allow Galway and Antrim to compete in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, they surely never envisaged it would take 15 years before the two counties would play a match against each other in the competition.

Yet, on Sunday afternoon the two counties prepare to lock horns for the first time in Pearse Stadium. Joe McDonagh Cup champions in 2022, Darren Gleeson’s Antrim side is hoping to avoid a swift return to the second tier and has already picked up what could be a crucial point at home to Dublin in the opening round.

United fans head east to support key women's contest

Thu, May 18, 2023

There are many milestones being achieved by Phil Trill's trailblazing Galway women in their debut season, and now they travel to Peamount United on Saturday where victory could take them top of the table at the halfway point of the season.

Galway camogie girls produce convincing display

Thu, May 18, 2023

By Sarah Gaughran
Galway camogie team recorded its first victory in the U16A All Ireland Camogie Championship when they overcame Tipperary by 2-15 to 0-8 in a sun drenched Duggan Park on Sunday.

Hockey success for University of Galway

Thu, May 18, 2023

University of Galway was denied a unique double in the Irish Women’s Hockey cup finals at the weekend.

Contesting two deciders, University of Galway lost the Challenge final by 3-1, but then went on to win the Irish Women’s Hockey Trophy in an exciting shoot-out.

First up for Galway football is Tyrone as championship begins

Thu, May 18, 2023

After watching Sunday’s thrilling Ulster final, Padraic Joyce finally knows Galway's opponents in the third match of the round-robin series.

Much to admire in Friend's final game for Connacht

Thu, May 18, 2023

Connacht's season concluded in South Africa with a loss to defending URC champions DHL Stormers, but having achieved one major ambition - to qualify for Champions Cup rugby next season.

Connacht will need its super power against Stormers

Thu, May 11, 2023

Connacht's season took a significant leap forward when the squad headed to South Africa on Tuesday to play in the first United Rugby Championship semi-final.

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