Sporting Year 2022

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

It has to be the year of the Shark, that’s John ‘Shark’ Hanlon from County Carlow. He bought a horse called Hewick. He didn’t pay dearly for it (not even a thousand euro) and then won the Galway Plate last summer. He added another win at Sandown, and between the two he pocketed half a million euro. Not bad for a year’s work. But just last October he won the American Grand National at Fair Hills in New Jersey with a $160,000 dollar first prize. Now he is 33/1 to take the Cheltenham Gold Cup in March. D’ya think, maybe.

Superleague table toppers University of Galway Maree host ‘Meet and Greet’

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

University of Galway Maree men’s basketball team welcomed their supporters on St Stephen’s Day morning for a ‘meet and greet’ with the squad at Maree Community Centre.

Connacht will need greater accuracy to halt Leinster’s title march

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

New Year tests do not come much bigger for Connacht than Sunday’s URC fixture with eight-time champions Leinster.

Connacht will need greater accuracy to halt Leinster’s title march

Thu, Dec 29, 2022

New Year tests do not come much bigger for Connacht than Sunday’s URC fixture with eight-time champions Leinster.

Runners, joggers and walkers get ready for annual GOAL Mile

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

On your marks! The traditional Goal Mile returns to the city and county

The GOAL Mile will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year, with some 25,000 participants running a mile to raise funds for the poorest and most vulnerable communities across the world.

Sarsfields edge club final to claim back-to-back titles

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

What a year for Sarsfields - winning the club All-Ireland in March, the league and championship titles in Galway, and now their second All-Ireland crown.

Salthill-Knocknacarra ladies claim first All-Ireland title

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

It was an historic day for Salthill-Knocknacarra junior ladies produced an historic victory for the club, winning their first All-Ireland football final.

All-Ireland bid foiled despite Castlegar's successful season

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

Castlegar’s dreams of adding a second All-Ireland Intermediate title to their role of honour 10 years on from their first ended on Saturday when they lost to James Stephens from Kilkenny in the semi-final played in UL's Macguires pitch.

Castlegar will look back on missed chances, but they can be proud how they battled throughout the game, eventually losing by 1-10 to 0-8.

UG Maree on top of Super League

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

University of Galway Maree currently top the InsureMyVan.ie Mens Super League after their biggest margin of victory this season.

Improved Maigh Cuilinn performance not enough to contain Neptune offence

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

An improved Maigh Cuilinn performance fell away late in Cork as Neptune ran out comfortable 96-80 winners in Basketball Ireland men’s Super League.

New ‘A Season of Sundays’ launched

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

The 2022 edition of A Season of Sundays has been launched by GAA president Larry McCarthy.

For 26 years Sportsfile’s A Season of Sundays is an annual sporting tradition, marking the end of each GAA season with a collection of images.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne crowned All-Ireland club football champions

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Kilkerrin-Clonberne have been crowned senior ladies' All-Ireland champions for the second time in a row.

Connacht will back themselves against struggling Brive

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Connacht take the next step on their European journey when they head to France for this week's Challenge Cup tie against Brive.

St Thomas’ tipped to take out Dunloy for another tilt at club title

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Galway hurling kingpins St Thomas’ head for Croke Park this weekend with their sights firmly focused on securing a third appearance in the AIB All-Ireland senior club championship final in the New Year.

Sunday afternoon’s semi-final against Antrim and Ulster champions Dunloy Cuchullains (1.30pm throw-in) promises to be a cracking encounter, with St Thomas’ raging hot favourites to progress. Kenneth Burke’s men will be looking for redemption after a heartbreaking loss to Ballyhale Shamrocks at the same stage earlier this year.

Unbeaten Sarsfields prepare for onslaught from Loughgeil

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Sarsfields will look to make in back-to-back All Ireland Senior Club Camogie titles on Saturday when they take on Loughgeil Shamrocks from Antrim at 6.30pm in Croke Park.

Bonus win for Corinthians

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Corinthians' recent impressive form continued in Strandhill with a 24-7 win over Sligo.

Connacht Rugby and Irish Citylink continue partnership

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Connacht Rugby and Irish Citylink have extended their partnership for another two years, including a newly-branded team coach.

Maigh Cuilinn produce encouraging display despite injuries

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

The basketballers of Maigh Cuilinn face one last road trip before the Christmas break as they head to Cork this weekend to play Neptune.

University of Galway Maree suffer rare loss

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

University of Galway Maree will be looking to get back to winning ways when they face a Flexachem KCYMS side at the Killorglin Community Centre on Saturday (7.15pm).

Wegians find their form with seven-try haul

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Galwegians finally secured their first win of the season when they impressively put bottom-of-the-table Enniscorthy to the sword in a 41-18 seven-try demolition at Crowley Park on Saturday.

Having found some recent scoring form, the Blues went into this game in confident mood, and they took the lead as early as the third minute. From a penalty kick to touch, flanker and Wexford native Ben McGuinness scored the opening try against his boyhood rivals in the left corner.

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