Galway Ladies react well to early challenge from champions

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Galway and champions Meath had to settle for a share of the spoils in a tight and tense Lidl NFL division one clash on Sunday.

Galway can thank sub Aoife O’Rourke, who scored a last-minute free in this 0-9 to 0-9 draw at Páirc Tailteann.

Galway suffer home loss to Roscommon as Comer joins injury list

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Padraic Joyce’s Galway side is sitting dangerously low in the Allianz League division one table following a defeat to Davy Burke’s Roscommon 0-09 to 0-08.

Moycullen must give St Vincent's a 'a real rattle'

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

This Sunday the University of Galway Sports Arena plays host to a Maigh Cuilinn Superleague basketball game for the last time this season and it may well be the biggest game of the campaign to date for the Connemara men.

Meehan storms home in first mini-marathon

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

More than 400 athletes took part in a hugely successful inaugural running of the Craughwell AC organised Women’s Mini Marathon held on Bank Holiday Monday.

Mulkerrins turns to Texas

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

There was no joy for handballer Martin Mulkerrins on his latest tour stop in Montana, USA.

Jack Carty breaks Elwood's long-held Connacht kicking record

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Outhalf Jack Carty has become Connacht's all-time top points scorer after a comprehensive 43-24 over the Emirates Lions at the weekend.

Will Galway remain in experimental mode in league start?

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The Galway senior hurlers begin their Allianz National League Division 1A campaign this Saturday with a trip to the south east to take on Wexford in a game that will also provide the chance to collect silverware as it doubles up as the Walsh Cup final. (throw-in 5pm)

Moycullen men boost Joyce's league options

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway opened their 2023 league campaign with an evenly fought draw against near neighbours Mayo.

Meath to test Galway’s credentials

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway Senior Ladies are back in action on Monday (February 6) when they take on Meath in their third round of Division 1 LIDL National League.

A much anticipated clash, this meeting will provide Galway with a litmus test of their title credentials against the current All-Ireland champions.

Maigh Cuilinn need a massive 'W' this weekend

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Maigh Cuilinn play host this Saturday at 7pm in University of Galway Sports Arena to one of the favourites for the Basketball Ireland men’s Superleague crown, Ballincollig from Cork.

Galway's cup finalists

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway & District League: Back row: Colm Whelan, Conor Keady (C) Max Hawksley, Piotrik Szymanski, Eric Diarra, Brian Tolan.

Impact subs inspire purple patch for Galway

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Leanne Coen scored the goal in a superb second-half display that propelled Galway to a comfortable victory over Dublin in the Lidl NFL division one.

Students scoop medals in intervarsities track and field

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

University of Galway athletes secured four medals at the Intervarsities Indoor Track and Field Championships held in the National Indoor Arena in Dublin on Saturday.

Haines masterclass brings cup joy for University of Galway Maree

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

University of Galway Maree won their first ever InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy National Cup title, after Jarett Haines inspired them to a 74-69 victory over DBS Éanna. The pacey Haines hit 35 points on the way to claiming the MVP. The game itself was in the balance throughout, with 10 lead changes, which had spectators at a sold-out National Basketball Arena on the edge of their seats.

Galway kick off league campaign with tough task in Castlebar

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Galway’s 2023 Allianz football league campaign kicks off this Saturday evening in McHale Park at 7.30pm.

Slevin on fire as Galway get league campaign off to cracking start

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Kate Slevin kicked the final five points as Galway began their Lidl National Football League Division 1 campaign with an impressive win over Donegal at Tuam Stadium.

The Claregalway forward was decisive when needed after two Susanne White frees levelled the game at 0-6 to 0-6 and Donegal appeared to be in the ascendency.

Connacht future plan continues with three-year deal for Tierney-Martin

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

C onnacht have continued to build for the future with a three-year contract extension for Galway native Dylan Tierney-Martin.

Outstanding performances from Craughwell women

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

The Craughwell Senior Women’s team had another outstanding day at Round 2 of the National League held in Athlone Indoor Arena. Managed by Sarah Finnegan, the team put in some top-drawer performances across the range of events to qualify for the final in second place on the leader board, just one point off table toppers DSD AC.

Pressure starts to build in Connacht’s fight for top eight

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

Connacht are hopeful outhalf Jack Carty will be fully fit to start against the visiting Emirates Lions on Saturday evening at the Sportsground (7.35pm) in what is becoming a fight for the top eight.

Connacht looks to seal top spot in Europe

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Connacht head to England for their final European Challenge Cup pool fixture on Saturday (5.30pm) looking to maintain this season’s 100 per cent record. A bonus-point win against Newcastle Falcons is the target, and this would ensure Connacht qualify with the best possible seeding as they face into next round in which Heineken Cup teams will be included.

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