Burke's fortitude finally rewarded with an All Ireland final

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

All Star Sinead Burke knows a thing or two about working hard, only to suffer disheartening defeats.

Galway to embrace pressure as excitement and expectation grows

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

October 3 2004 is a date where if you asked any player, supporter, or volunteer associated with Galway Ladies Football 'Where were you?', they would be two responses; 'I was in Croke Park' or I was watching on the TV the events unfolding at HQ. The special day is forever etched on the minds of those players, supporters, and volunteers because it was the day after 30 years of trying, the Tribeswomen finally brought the Brendan Martin Cup home for the first and only time.

Rabbitt takes Galway Ladies to another level

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Galway Ladies Football manager Tim Rabbitt is banking on his team having developed sufficient reserves of resilience and steel to see off favourites Dublin in Sunday's All Ireland Ladies Senior Football final.

Lessons learned shapes Leonard's drive for All Ireland crown

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Three seasons ago Galway marksman Tracey Leonard had every reason to feel sorry for herself when a cruciate injury kept her sidelined for 10 months.

Galway focused on the task at hand as Conneally looks to emulate sister's success

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Sunday's TG4 All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship final is a special occasion for all connected with Galway Ladies Football. For the players, Sunday's 60 minutes is culmination of months and years of hard work on the training paddock as the Tribeswomen prepare to face their first final in 14 years and only the fourth in the county's history.

'It is something you would dream about since you were a child' - Ward

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

It has been a busy few weeks for Louise Ward. After helping Galway seal a place in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship final, the midfielder swapped the football kit for robes as she attended her graduation ceremony at University of Limerick. And when she had received her Bachelors of Science in Physiotherapy, it was back to club duty for Kilkerrin-Clonberne before joining up with the county panel to prepare for Sunday's showdown with Dublin.

Ladies footballers set the right example for Galway's youth

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Ladies Gaelic Football is a sport on the rise. Not only is the senior team in the All Ireland final for the first time in 14 years, but on the ground, in villages and towns in County Galway, young girls are taking to the sport in numbers.

Galway Masters in action in Europe

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Many of Galway’s top Masters athletes are currently competing in the European Masters Track and Field competition in the Venice area of Italy.

Salthill football continues impressive run

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The group stage of the Galway club championship came to a close last weekend with some thrilling games.

Basketball set for season with Donie Greene tournament

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The traditional curtain-raiser for the Men’s Superleague basketball season takes place in Oranmore this weekend with the third annual staging of the Donie Greene Memorial Tournament.

Murphy needs United players to keep focus after cup exploits

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Galway United are preparing for a busy weekend at Eamonn Deacy Park with two SSE Aitricity League first division fixtures at the Dyke Road venue.

New sense of belief sees stylish Galway storm to third title

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

A new sense of belief that enabled them to stand firm in the face of adversity was key to Galway’s victory in front of a record crowd at Croke Park on Sunday. With Galway six clear at the break, the never-say Killenny came back to within a couple of scores, but never got closer as a determined Tribeswomen held on to claim the O’Duffy Cup for the third time.

Victories breed confidence and confidence breeds belief, says Murray after double success

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Taking the National League seriously gave Galway a pre-Championship run that allowed them to maximise strength and conditioning, which were key factors in the closing stages of Sunday’s high-octane final, according to manager Cathal Murray.

Heartbreak for Galway minors after thriller on Jones' Road

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The main event at Croke Park between Kerry and Dublin may have had the nation on the edge of its seats, but it was nothing compared to the closing moments of the minor final which preceded it.

Minors devastated after epic final clash

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

When Niall Cunningham rattled the back of the net three minutes into injury time in Croke Park on Sunday, one could easily forgive manager Dónal Ó'Fátharta for thinking that in less than a hour he would be sitting in the Croke Park museum auditorium reflecting on a famous victory for Galway in the most dramatic of circumstances. Alas the football gods did not see it that way.

Russia provides pre-season challenge for Connacht

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Connacht Rugby returned to Russia yesterday evening ahead of a challenge fixture against the Russian national side in Moscow's newly developed VTB Arena on Saturday evening (5pm Irish time).

Galway's world medallist in race to find an Olympic partner

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Galway's Katie O'Brien celebrated her 23rd birthday at the weekend with a podium finish at the World Rowing Championship in Austria.

Huge night for United as big guns head west for cup tie

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

A large Eamonn Deacy Park crowd will provide the backdrop when Galway United host Shamrock Rovers in an attractive FAI Cup quarter-final on the banks of the Corrib tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

Alan Murphy’s rapidly improving Galway United outfit face an expensively assembled Rovers tea in the last eight of the competition. Due to a severe cut in budget this was always likely to be a transitional season for United, but Murphy’s charges have enjoyed an encouraging stint recently.

Clubs still fighting in final weekend of group games

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The final group games for the 2019 club football championship takes place this weekend.

No surprise Galway manager Walsh steps down after five years

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

The hunt for a new manager to take over the Galway senior football panel will be more difficult than many might expect, according to former All Ireland winning captain Ray Silke.

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