Star-studded Thomas look too strong for underdogs Cappataggle
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
The welcome news broke on Tuesday that the total ban on supporters at sporting events has now been lifted will give 200 supporters the chance to experience in the flesh each of this weekend’s Brooks Group Galway senior hurling championship semi-finals in Pearse Stadium.
Read more ...Familiar foes paired for football semi-finals
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
The final four of the Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship has been decided following a feast of football last weekend.
Read more ...Caulfield to keep United’s feet on the ground after third successive win
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
These are encouraging times for Galway United, who now host Wexford FC in another crucial SSE Airtricity League first division encounter at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).
Read more ...More gold medals for Galway athletes at national champs
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
Galway athletes secured a double gold in the 400m hurdles event on the final day of the National Junior Track and Field Championships in Santry, Dublin.
Read more ...Connacht Hockey's fundraising campaign wins Canadian backing
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
Connacht Hockey's campaign for improved facilities has taken a positive turn with a Canadian-Irish software company becoming its first corporate sponsor.
Read more ...sports shorts
Thu, Sep 17, 2020
Claregalway and Kilkerrin/Clonberne are gearing up for the biggest day in senior ladies county football when they meet in this year's final that takes place in Annaghdown at 4.30pm.
Read more ...Hotly anticipated quarter-finals set for Pearse Stadium
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
The four quarter-finals of this season's Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship will take place behind closed doors this weekend in Pearse Stadium.
Read more ...Caulfield era begins with two encouraging wins for United
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Buoyed by a splendid weekend, featuring two encouraging wins, John Caulfield’s Galway United make a welcome return to Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening for a crucial SSE Airtricity League first division encounter when hosting Shamrock Rovers II (7.45pm).
Read more ...Galway WFC look to close gap on leaders
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Galway WFC head to south Dublin on Saturday with a spring in their step having produced a 1-1 draw with leaders Shelbourne in the Women's National League at the weekend.
Read more ...Well-drilled Loughrea halts Mellows four-year title run
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Loughrea 0-22
Liam Mellows 1-13
Longhorns take charge to see off Tribesmen
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Rugby League champions Longhorns proved too strong for the Galway Tribesmen in Saturday's All Ireland final in Athboy RFC.
Read more ...Track star McDonnell takes gold again
Thu, Sep 10, 2020
Pride of place on the podium was taken by Galway's Robert McDonnell on the first day of the National Junior Track and Field Championships in Santry, Dublin on Saturday.
Read more ...Champions St Thomas kick off quarter-finals weekend against Killimordaly
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
Wexford and Waterford may have already crowned their senior county hurling champions, but there is still plenty of top class action to look forward to in Galway as the quarter-finals of what has been an excellent championship so far are scheduled for this coming weekend.
Ahascragh/Fohenagh left it unbelievably late yet again before dumping out Craughwell by 2-18 to 2-17 in the shock result of the preliminary quarter-finals. Two goals in the space of a minute by John Finnerty and Padraic Mannion sent shockwaves through the county, and Kevin Warde’s men will be a dangerous opponent for Cappataggle in Duggan Park on Saturday evening (5.30pm).
Read more ...New United boss targets Athlone for first win
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
Galway United face two away SSE Airtricity League first division fixtures against Athlone Town (tomorrow) and UCD (Monday).
Read more ...Corofin continue to set the pace as championship quarter-finals beckon
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
All Ireland and Galway champions Corofin will face Salthill Knocknacarra in this year's senior football championship quarter-final.
Read more ...Cracker fixtures in camogie championship
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
The Galway Camogie championships hot up this weekend with four semi-finals down for decision.
Read more ...Connacht can now turn their attention to new-look Champions Cup
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
Connacht Rugby concluded the 2019/20 season having achieved their primary ambition to retain Champions Cup status.
Read more ...New Connacht hockey academy is a welcome boost for hockey and women in sport
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
A sporting initiative to develop hockey players in Ireland has taken a step forward with the launch of the Connacht Hockey Academy.
Launched by former Irish international Elayne McDermott, the academy aims to nurture local talent and develop a pool of players for inter-provincial and national squads from U16 to senior level.
Read more ...More gold medals for Galway athletes at national championships
Thu, Sep 03, 2020
There was yet more success for Galway athletes at the second weekend of action at the National Senior Track and Field Championships in Morton Stadium.
Read more ...Final round drama expected in Galway Senior Football Championsip
Thu, Aug 27, 2020
The final round of the Galway Senior Football Championship group stages will take place this weekend.
The fate of many clubs will be decided with some advancing to the quarter finals and others facing a relegation battle.
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