Galway GAA announce details of March for Maroon

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Galway GAA has announced details of its ‘March for Maroon’ fundraiser which will take place this month.

Sideline Chat with Noel Mannion

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Noel Mannion is one of Galway's most celebrated rugby players of the amateur era, playing for club, province and country - Ballinalsoe, Buccaneers, Corinthians, Lansdowne, Connacht and Ireland.

'Ground-breaking' programme launched for Gaelic sports

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

A new coaching and sport science programme has been developed for GAA, LGFA and camogie players.

Launched in partnership with healthcare provider UPMC, the ‘Be Ready to Play’, programme will be delivered via webinars, website programmes, instructional videos, and live online sessions.

Shauna Fox delighted to captain Galway WFC

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Shauna Fox is delighted to be appointed Galway WFC captain for the 2021 season.

GAA Congress decision will dilute Galway hurling's top tier

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Galway is up in arms with the GAA's recent move to limit the number of senior teams in county championships throughout the country.

Under the motion, which was passed at last weekend's GAA Congress, Galway football would need to lose two teams from the senior structure to meet the maximum requirement of 16 teams, but Galway hurling - as the second biggest senior championship in Ireland - would be required to lose eight teams to adhere to the newly-imposed edict.

Munster in the driving seat as Connacht seek to upset the odds

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Connacht's hopes of arresting Munster's runaway lead of the Guinness PRO14 conference B will be decided tomorrow night in Thomond Park (7.35pm).

United impress in friendly draw against Sligo

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Manager John Caulfield was satisfied with another solid Galway United display in Wednesday afternoon's pre-season friendly 1-1 draw against Sligo Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Galway's Daithi Burke celebrates fifth hurling All Star

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Daithi Burke was the sole Galway player selected on this year's All Star team, which was dominated by All Ireland champions Limerick.

Greene makes impressive start to season

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Two Galway athletes enjoyed competitive action at the Athletics Ireland National Indoor Micro Meet in Dublin at the weekend.

The meet produced some superb races across the two-day programme, including many European qualification times, and Galway's Cillin Greene made an impressive season opener.

Galway WFC ready for start of friendly games

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Galway WFC will face league champions Peamount United in a pre-season friendly at Bealnamulla, Athlone on Sunday afternoon.

Sideline Chat with Vinny Faherty

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

One of Galway's best known soccer players, Faherty enjoyed a lengthy career that earned him selection for the Republic of Ireland at various levels, and taken him to Australia and Cyprus. Faherty is a prolific goalscorer - the third highest scorer in Galway United's history.

United produce promising win over Harps in friendly

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Galway United’s pre-season preparations continue with another Eamonn Deacy Park friendly scheduled for next Wednesday against Sligo Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park (2pm).

Connacht gather momentum after four-try bonus win

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Connacht will not be taking their foot off the pedal after their bonus-point win over Cardiff as they head to Treviso to face Benetton tomorrow evening (5.30pm)..

United defeat Harps in pre-season fixture

Sun, Feb 21, 2021

GALWAY UNITED 1
FINN HARPS 0

Competition hots up in Caulfield's new squad

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Galway United manager John Caulfield is ‘looking forward’ to Sunday’s first pre-season encounter against Finn Harps at Eamonn Deacy Park, kick off 2.30pm.

Galway athletes to compete in micro meets

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Some of Galway’s top elite athletes will compete in a series of indoor micro meets this weekend.

Hosted by National Indoors Athletics Ireland, the two day series will be held in the National Indoor Arena in Dublin. The aim is to provide qualification events for elite athletes seeking to qualify for major championships this year, such as the European Indoors and Olympics.

Galway WFC host first pre-season friendly

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Galway WFC’s pre-season preparations continue with Billy Clery’s promising team facing Bohemians in a friendly at Maree on Sunday (2pm).

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Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Oisin Heffernan
Clifden’s Oisin Hefferan’s rugby career continues to blossom in England where he has moved from Nottingham to join premiership side Northampton Saints. The 25-years-old prop had made 44 appearances for the Nottingham side during his two years since moving to England from Leinster in 2018.