Shefflin gives early season chances to squad newcomers

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Having already booked their place in the Walsh Cup final thanks to last weekend’s nine-point win over Dublin, the Galway senior hurlers will travel to the Darver Centre of Excellence in County Louth this coming Saturday afternoon to take on Antrim.

Moycullen rue loss of focus in last quarter

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

A blistering 10-point unanswered run to start the final quarter ultimately saved Belfast Star from suffering the shock of the Basketball Ireland Superleague season as a gallant Maigh Cuilnn effort fell just short in the northern capital on Saturday.

Galway athletes win awards

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Conor Penney of Craughwell AC was announced last week as the recipient of the Athletics Ireland Juvenile Star Award for County Galway for 2022.

Another pro win for Mulkerrins

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Martin Mulkerrins continues to make his mark on the WPH Pro-Tour in the United States.

More to the FBD League for Joyce than defeat

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

Despite a spirited second half comeback, Galway fell to old rivals Mayo in the FBD semi-final last weekend in the GAA Air Dome in Bekan.

Momentum the key as Connacht’s Challenge Cup campaign continues

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Connacht continue their European campaign intent on keeping their winning form intact when they host French outfit Brive at the Sportsground on Saturday (5.30pm).

Galway hurlers to face former boss in Parnell Park

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Galway romped to a comfortable 3-28 to 0-20 Walsh Cup victory over Westmeath as the second year of Henry Shefflin’s reign as Galway senior hurling manager got underway in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe on Sunday.

However, a far more intriguing contest comes into sharp focus now as new Dublin supremo Micheál Donoghue takes on his native county from an opposing sideline for the first time in Parnell Park next Sunday afternoon.

Moycullen bow out at semi-final in All-Ireland club contest

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Moycullen's All-Ireland quest came to an end on Sunday afternoon when losing to Watty Grahams The Glen 1-11 to 0-12 in Croke Park.

Solid opening win for Galway footballers in the dome

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

The Galway footballers kick started their 2023 campaign with a comfortable win over Leitrim in the Connacht Centre of Excellence on Friday evening.

No joy for Dunmore MacHales and Clifden in All-Ireland semi-finals

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Dunmore MacHales brilliant run in the intermediate championship came to an end at the All-Ireland Intermediate Football Championship semi-final stage.

Having won their first provincial title and given their supporters and amazing journey in 2022, they just fell short against Tyrone’s Galbally Pearses in Mullingar on Saturday afternoon, losing 4-04 to 1-09. The old adage that goals win games was very much the theme as the concession of four goals blocked their path to a day in Croker in a fortnight’s time.

Basketball clubs advance to cup finals

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

University of Galway Maree return to Superleague action on Saturday when they face Killester in the Kingfisher Sports Centre at 7pm.

Moycullen’s rock-solid defence will be tested by Belfast Star

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Belfast beckons for the Maigh Cuilinn Super League basketballers this weekend as they head north for a clash with a Belfast Star team that last weekend lost its four-game winning streak to table-toppers DBS Eanna in Dublin.

Moran produces storming run in The Fields of Athenry 10k

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

In the 21st edition of the famous The Fields of Athenry 10k race, organised by local club Athenry AC on St Stephen's Day, Ellen Moran of GCH returned to action with a storming run to take victory in the women's event.

Galway Camogie All Stars

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

The 2022 Galway Camogie Club All Stars have been confirmed from senior, intermediate andjunior levels.

The players will be honoured with their awards on January 27 in the Shearwater Hotel along with the players who won awards in 2020 and 2021.

Joyce missing key players as Galway kick off new season

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

After such a positive 2022 season Galway will begin their attempt to return to the All-Ireland final this coming Friday in the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome.

UG Maree to take top form of 2022 into National Cup action

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

University of Galway Maree make the familiar trip to Cork’s Neptune Stadium at the weekend to contest the InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy National Cup semi-final against Bright St Vincent’s on Saturday (5.30pm).

Moycullen find their rhythym with defensive groove

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

A superb defensive performance earned Maigh Cuilinn Basketball their second straight home win in the Men’s Super League when they defeated UCD Marian 55 v 38.

The win comes on the back of a series of encouraging performances for the men from the west, having notched a victory in their last home outing against UCC Demons before credible displays on the road in losses to DBS Eanna and Neptune in Dublin and Cork respectively.

Moycullen leads Galway clubs into All-Ireland action

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

In a phenomenal achievement for football in Galway, three Galway clubs are in action this weekend in the club championships which have reached the All-Ireland series stage.

Sporting Year 2022

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

We lost Phelim Murphy on Friday June 10.
He was described as the Godfather of Galway hurling. It took those attending more than six hours to file past the removal of his remains from his home in Lackagh. He served for more than twenty years as hurling secretary of the Galway County Board.

He was described as the Godfather of Galway hurling. It took those attending more than six hours to file past the removal of his remains from his home in Lackagh. He served for more than twenty years as hurling secretary of the Galway County Board.

Connacht prepare for crunch tie with Sharks

Thu, Jan 05, 2023

Connacht, some eight places behind the Sharks need to produce a big performance in Saturday's URC clash at the Sportsground ((5.15pm).

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