Athenry golfers call on Ireland to fly the flag

Thu, Apr 23, 2020

Athenry golfers are raising the flag of Ireland in defiance of Covid-19 and in solidarity with the people of Ireland, and are calling on all sports club in Ireland to follow suit.

The golf club is urging all its members to fly the Irish tricolour from their houses, apartments, and poles in their gardens, which it hopes will demonstrate hope for the future.

Glenina still holds magic memories for Farragher

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Donnie Farragher chuckles when the highlight of a most rewarding 1993/94 campaign - overcoming Shamrock Rovers at the RDS - is mentioned.

Sporting memories :United’s cup overflows

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Galway United’s thirst for national football honours was finally satisfied in Lansdowne Road in 1991 with a 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers in the FAI Cup. It was a success that gave reality to dreams cherished for so long by so many who had fostered local football for decades. Linley MacKenzie spent the weekend with the United squad, watching their dreams become reality.

GAA to hold special remote congress

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

The GAA is expecting no games will take place before July this year, but will hold a special congress to look at changing competition structures.

In line with the Government's announcement to extend the current restrictions until May 5, the GAA says all action remains suspended and the senior inter-county championships, due to start in May, will be postponed. However, the GAA says it is "highly unlikely" these will be rescheduled any time before the beginning of July "at the earliest".

Galway’s best football scores of the past ten years

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

On a day when the all-conquering Dubs overpowered Galway despite a promising start by the Tribesmen, Damien Comer produced a moment of magic out on the sideline by the Cusack Stand.

Who can break Corofin's stranglehold?

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

This week we take an in-depth look at group three of the Galway Senior Football Championship.

Sporting memories - 2010

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

Time flies. It is 11 years since Galway opted to play in the Leinster Championship, initially on a trial basis of three years. A big leap for Galway hurling at the time, which had been resisted by many, it is now an accepted system for Galway. It has not been all plain sailing, such as the lack of home games, request for equal financial status and representation on the Leinster Council, but on the field Galway has contested seven finals and won the title final three times. The 2018 Leinster round-robin game between Galway and Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium in Salthill was Galway’s first home Leinster Championship match. It was the first provincial championship game, excluding the Connacht championship, to take place in County Galway since 1965.

Looking ahead to the club football championship 2020

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

Following the Galway Football Senior Club Championship draw, we take an in-depth look at group two this week.

Sarfields' six named in team of the year

Wed, Apr 01, 2020

All Ireland club camogie champions Sarsfields feature strongly in this season's AIB Camogie Club Championship Team of the Year.

Marmion's resilience helps him to tackle World Cup omission

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

By Linley MacKenzie
Connacht Rugby's Kieran Marmion has spent more time than usual this season cooling his heels, but the current corona hiatus is giving him valuable breathing space to prepare for a renewed assault on the No 9 Ireland shirt.

Looking ahead to the club football championship 2020

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

The draw for the Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior football championship was made recently, and the challenge for everyone is to try to topple standard bearers Corofin.

Sporting memories - 2010

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

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Best sports documentaries to watch

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

“It is always difficult to explain the point of sport to those who do not like it. Non-aficionados will never be persuaded to take pleasure from ball skill or pace. But the level at which sport can be understood by anyone is as a story: as a narrative which must build to a decisive climax and in which character is revealed through actions.”

Disruption to sport impacts on communities

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

As all sports organisations are treading unchartered waters, Galway GAA and local hurling clubs are facing unprecedented disruption, not just to a games' schedule, but to the rural and cultural life of their communities.

Galway Hurling Board chairman Paul Bellew says although the current ban on any hurling or training in groups is "insignificant in the general scheme of things", it is the lifeblood of many communities.

Football fixtures halted after promising start to Joyce’s management reign

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

As the country comes to a standstill, so must the current GAA season, and it remains to be seen how fixtures and competitions will be fulfilled this season.

United players hit hard by shut down of games

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

It is believed Galway United players and management have been informed their wages have been suspended as a result of the coronavirus hitting Ireland.

Pro14 rugby postponed indefinitely

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

Rugby for the 2019/20 season of the Guinness PRO14 has now been suspended on an indefinite basis due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and this year's final due to take place at Cardiff City Stadium on June 20 has been cancelled.

Plenty on the line when Galway host Mayo in league clash

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

There is much at stake for Sunday’s protagonists Galway and Mayo who clash in Pearse Stadium (2pm) in round six of the Allianz Football League.

A win for Galway will see them almost guaranteed a league final berth, should results in other games go in their favour. Meanwhile, Mayo’s division one status hangs in the balance following a worrying run of form which sees them with only three points from their opening five fixtures.

Hurlers secure quarter-final meeting with Wexford after strong second half

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

Fourth-quarter goals by Conor Whelan and Cathal Mannion helped a resurgent Galway overturn an eight-point first half deficit to end Tipperary’s involvement in the National League in front of a crowd of 5,750 enthralled spectators on yet another horrible afternoon weather-wise for sport in the west.

United under pressure to deliver a home win

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

It might be early in the SSE Airtricity League First Division season, but there is no disguising the importance of tomorrow evening’s tussle when Alan Murphy’s Galway United host Cabinteely at Eamonn Deacy Park (7.45pm).

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