Connacht prepare for Ulster reprisal on Stephen's Day
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
![Connacht's Ultan Dillane gets to grips with Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. Dillane announced this week he is leaving Connacht, and it is expected he is heading to France to link up with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochlle. After spending his entire adult playing career with Connacht, few will criticise his decision to move on, which he says was "the hardest I've ever made, but ultimately I feel that the time has come for me to experience a new challenge in my career". On the field he quickly established himself as a thoughtful, yet abrasive second row player, strong with ball in hand. And since making his debut against Leinster in December 2014, Dillane has made 122 Connacht appearances - playing his 100th game against Zebre last November. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2021/12/126539_thumb.jpg "Connacht's Ultan Dillane gets to grips with Jasper Wiese of Leicester Tigers at Welford Road. Dillane announced this week he is leaving Connacht, and it is expected he is heading to France to link up with Ronan O'Gara's La Rochlle. After spending his entire adult playing career with Connacht, few will criticise his decision to move on, which he says was "the hardest I've ever made, but ultimately I feel that the time has come for me to experience a new challenge in my career". On the field he quickly established himself as a thoughtful, yet abrasive second row player, strong with ball in hand. And since making his debut against Leinster in December 2014, Dillane has made 122 Connacht appearances - playing his 100th game against Zebre last November. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile")
Connacht are back on the road this St Stephen's Day preparing for a backlash from Dan McFarland's Ulster at Kingspan Stadium (5.15pm).
Read more ...The sportling life of 2021
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
The Galway Camogie team received 12 nominations for this year’s All Stars. Congrats to Sarah Healy, Shauna Healy, Sarah Dervan, Dervla Higgins, Caitriona Cormican, Siobhán Gardiner, Emma Helebert, Niamh Kilkenny, Aoife Donohue, Siobhán McGrath, Orlaith McGrath, and Ailish O’Reilly. And the Galway manager Cathal Murray has been named the Manager of the Year. A mighty year’s work.
A week in Whistling Straits is enough. Sarsfields win three in a row. St Thomas’ win four in a row. Mountbellew Moylough win one in a row.
Read more ...Sarsfields surrender All Ireland crown to unstoppable Oulart-The Ballagh
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
Oulart-The Ballagh continued the form they had shown against Slaughtneil in the semi-final to take this year's AIB All-Ireland senior club camogie title from Michael's McGrath's Sarsfields in UPMC Nowlan Park.
Read more ...Festive running fare in Galway
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
Galway city hosts two Goal Miles on Christmas Day, December 25.
The traditional Dangan event at the NUI Galway track takes place from 10am to 12 noon, hosted by GCH, and the second event will start at 11am at Merlin College in Doughiska, hosted by Castlegar AC and Sean McDermott.
Read more ...Plaza Group and Galway Women’s FC announce sponsorship deal for another season of success
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
The Plaza Group is proud to announce that it is to sponsor Galway Women’s FC for 2022. The owner of The Plaza Group, Pat McDonagh, said that the connection with Galway Women’s FC was one that he was very pleased to maintain.
Read more ...One European win bagged, and Connacht now face Leicester Tigers
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
After an ideal start to their European Champions Cup campaign, Connacht face an altogether tougher task when they travel to the home of current Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers for Sunday's second round fixture.
Read more ...Byrne still passionate about the game
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
John Byrne’s face creases into a smile when recalling the magic of it all. The times were simple, but the game always mattered. In the Byrne household on Henry Street two prized possessions existed.
Read more ...Murphy excited about new challenge
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
These are encouraging times for Galway WFC with new manager Alan Murphy eager to build on a solid foundation that has been established.
Read more ...Athenry setting a good standard in Galway FA premier division says West boss Grant
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
West United manager William Grant believes the Galway FA premier division title will be retained by Athenry.
Read more ...Get ready to race this Christmas
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
The 20th anniversary of the famous Fields of Athenry 10k race takes place St Stephen’s Day in the town at 11am.
Hosted by Athenry AC, this year’s event will attract an entry of some 1500 athletes and is always a very competitive affair, as well as a great day out for the running community over the Christmas period. There is also a children's race on the programme at 10.15am. Entry is available on www.athenry10k.com.
Read more ...Sarsfields Camogie defend their All Ireland crown against Oulart
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Sarsfields' defence of their All Ireland senior camogie title steps up a notch on Saturday when they face Wexford's Oulart The Ballagh in this year's final.
Read more ...Moycullen battle for Christmas cheer on the court
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
A “hell of a battle” is how Moycullen Superleague basketball coach describes what he expects this weekend when his side welcomes Killester to Galway for a 3pm Sunday tip off in Coláiste Bhaile Chláir.
The game represents Moycullen’s last chance to secure a top flight win in 2021 against one of the blue-bloods of Irish basketball.
Read more ...Bellew receives resounding backing to lead Galway GAA
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
Padraig Pearses clubman and former hurling committee chairman Paul Bellew has been elected Galway GAA‘s next chairperson, taking over from Pat Kearney whose five year term came to an end.
Pitted in a head-to-head battle for votes from club delegates with football committee chairman Kevin Clancy, Bellew ran out the resounding winner on a 167-97 final tally from the 264 votes cast at this week's annual convention.
Read more ...Alan Murphy appointed new Galway WFC manager
Sun, Dec 12, 2021
Alan Murphy will take charge of Galway WFC for the 2022 SSE Airtricity League Women's National League.
Read more ...St Thomas' prevail over Clarinbridge to claim four in a row
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
St Thomas’ yet again delivered the goods on the big day, producing an assured performance last Sunday to win the Galway Senior Hurling Championship crown by 0-20 to 0-17 over Clarinbridge.
Read more ...European rugby returns to the Sportsground as Connacht welcome Stade Francais
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
Heineken Champions Cup rugby kicks off at the Sportsground on Sunday (1pm) with another illustrious French club taking on Connacht.
Read more ...Murphy's talented Connacht Schools U18 outfit win interprovincial series
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
Alan Murphy's Connacht Schools U18 side won the interprovincial series in impressive fashion at the weekend.
Read more ...Clery still passionate about Galway football
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
On a wild and wet Monday morning, a few yards from the River Corrib, John Clery sits in the splendid Commercial Boat Club to talk about one of his passions: Galway football.
Read more ...St Bernard's maintain improved form
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
Three important games are on the agenda in the Galway FA premier division this weekend.
Read more ...McCormack continues to lead by example
Thu, Dec 09, 2021
One thing is certain when watching Galway United warm up or play matches: Conor McCormack will set and demand standards.
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