Murphy optimistic about Galway WFC’s development

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

These are encouraging times for Alan Murphy’s promising Galway WFC outfit, who have embarked on an eight match unbeaten WNL run.

Crucial contest beckons at the Carlisle Grounds

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

An intriguing SSE Airtricity League first division season is unfolding with Galway United primed for another demanding encounter away to Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds tomorrow (7.45pm).

Doherty return a boost for United

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Galway United manager John Caulfield is delighted that Shane Doherty is available for selection again.

Shefflin’s men face Cork in make or break test

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Supporters of the Galway senior hurlers will be hitting the road to Thurles early on Saturday morning to see the Tribesmen take on Cork in the first of this weekend’s All-Ireland quarter-finals (1.45pm).

One poor performance against Kilkenny in the Leinster final has spun Galway’s season upside down, with Henry Shefflin’s side now going into a make-or-break scenario as underdogs.

Glynn’s minors produce merited victory over Dublin

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

After three losses in the Connacht championship campaign, twice at the hands of Mayo and also to Leitrim, many people were unsure what to expect when Galway were drawn against Dublin.

Unbeaten Galway advance to camogie’s knock-out stages

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Galway have booked their place in the knockout stages of the Glen Dimplex Senior Camogie Championship, having maintained their unbeaten record with a comfortable 3-23 to 0-6 win over Down in a blustery Kenny Park in Athenry on Saturday.

Galway Ladies come up short in championship’s opening round

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Kerry secured a crucial 3-10 to 3-8 win at Galway's expense in the opening round of the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies' Senior Championship at St Brendan’s Park in Birr on Saturday.

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh kicked eight points for Kerry, who were three points in front at the break and dominated possession for long spells.

Triple gold for Craughwell’s Hallinan

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Craughwell AC's Alan Hallinan was star of the show at the Connacht juvenile track and field championships at the weekend.

Connacht Rugby to host ‘Care4Claire’ charity cycle

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Connacht coach Andy Friend and Academy manager Eric Elwood will take part in a special provincial-wide charity cycle on Saturday August 13.

The 218km cycle from The Sportsground to Sligo RFC is in aid of Sligo native Claire Carpenter, who suffered a serious and life-changing stroke.

Awkward Athlone assignment next for improving Galway WFC

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Having stitched a seven match unbeaten run together, Galway WFC will be eager to deliver another defiant display when facing Athlone Town at Fahy's Field on Saturday (2pm).

Caulfield planning and plotting for second half of the season

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

“That is all part and parcel of it,” John Caulfield says about the constant challenge of being a manager. There is always something to be sorted, a problem needing solving.

Appreciation for football being passed through the generations

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

From a famous footballing family in Mervue, Ann Regan (Carr) continues to make a significant contribution to sport in the west of Ireland. This week in UL she is in charge of the Galway FA’s Gaynor Cup squad, who are eager to make an impact on the national stage.

Round-robin football championship set for July start

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

This year’s draws for the senior, intermediate and junior Galway football club championships have been made with all groups in each of the three grades boasting a round-robin formula.

Galway's loss to Kilkenny hurts the most after 'disappointing performance'

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The road towards an All-Ireland final appearance has become longer and more testing for the Galway senior hurlers following their defeat at the hands of Kilkenny by 0-22 to 0-17 in last weekend's Leinster final.

Should Cork get the better of Antrim this weekend, then it will be Kieran Kingston’s men next up for Galway in Thurles.

Galway camogie make it three in a row intermediate championship wins

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Galway’s intermediate team maintained its unbeaten recorded in the Glen Dimplex Intermediate Camogie Championship when overcoming the 2019 champions Westmeath in this round three game by 1-15 to 0-11.

McDonnell now targets European qualification

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Robert McDonnell of Galway City Harriers lit up Dangan at the Galway County Track and Field Championships with a tremendous 400m performance.

Tribesmen tipped to prevail as Kilkenny seek revenge

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

For the fifth time in eight years Galway and Kilkenny will contest the Leinster senior hurling championship final in Croke Park this weekend, with the Tribesmen favoured to lift the Bob O’Keeffe cup for the fourth time on Saturday evening (7pm).

The timing of the last provincial decider between the pair in 2020 mattered not a jot, as no supporters were allowed in the ground on that Saturday evening in November. Kilkenny prevailed by 2-20 to 0-24, with Richie Hogan inspiring a comeback win for Brian Cody’s charges.

Olympic's boxing bounty

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Boxing is certainly riding a high in Galway, with more success for the Olympic Boxing Club.

Walsh leads the way as Galway avenge league defeats to take Connacht crown

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

It was a case of third time lucky for Padraic Joyce, who won his first Connacht final as the Galway senior manager on Sunday in Pearse Stadium.

After two disappointing finals in 2020 and 2021, Galway secured the win over Roscommon by 2-19 to 2-16 to capture their 48th title after a four-year wait.