Hadley wins Grand Prix by seconds

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

Galway rider and league sponsor Sven Hadley took victory by the slimmest of margins at the Connacht Grand Prix in County Galway.

Hosted at the Ballinasloe Showgrounds, the three days of top class showjumping at the weekend concluded with Hadley taking the €3000 Grand Prix by just six seconds from Mayo’s Gabriel Slattery.

Galway favourites to open campaign with win over Dublin on Sunday

Thu, May 25, 2017

The Galway senior hurlers, under team manager Micheál Donoghue and selectors Frannie Forde and Noel Larkin, kick off their 2017 championship with a Leinster quarter-final against Dublin in O'Connor Park (Tullamore) on Sunday (4pm).

Keegan confident United will produce against Bohs

Thu, May 25, 2017

Galway United host Bohemians in a vital SSE Airtricity League premier division encounter at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

Disappointing season for Connacht, but players fight to the end

Thu, May 25, 2017

The Pat Lam era of success at Connacht Rugby ended at the weekend with a 21-15 defeat to Northampton in the play-off for Champions Cup rugby next season.

True to their history, Connacht went down fighting, but no question, Northampton were deserved winners on the day. However the defeat will rankle because it really was a game they could have won - despite having struggled all season to rediscover last season's Pro 12 winning form. Yes, it was always going to be a battle, particularly given some pre-game issues and injuries, but victory was still within their grasp. Northampton now host Stade Francais, who must be favourites to win the play-off final, while Connacht must lick their wounds and reconcile themselves to a season of Challenge Cup rugby. It is tough to take coming just 12 months after winning their first trophy in the professional era.

Dolan continues his flying form

Thu, May 25, 2017

There is no stopping Conor Dolan in this year's Galway 5km Series. The GHC athlete strode to a fourth successive win in the recent Loughrea event, clocking 16.42 for the win, ahead of Timmie Glavey of Mayo AC and Kevin Bartholomew of Craughwell AC.

Galway WFC topple league leaders

Thu, May 25, 2017

It is the result so far of this season's Continental Tyres Women's National League. Galway WFC pulled off a surprise upset, defeating leaders UCD Waves for the first time in the league. And now they must do it all again when the two sides meet in the League Cup in Drom on Sunday (2pm).

Raftery Cup celebrates seventieth anniversary

Thu, May 25, 2017

As a young boy or girl in national school growing up around Corofin and Belclare, the most important competition in Gaelic football was the renowned Raftery Cup.

I remember playing with Belclare NS and being hugely disappointed when we did not win the competition, despite reaching a number of semi-finals and one final.

All hail the Champions!!

Mon, May 22, 2017

And so after 10 months and 38 game weeks of action the Premier League has finally drawn to a close.

Top three tips for game week 38

Thu, May 18, 2017

And so after 10 months of action, the Premier League campaign reaches its climax on Sunday. Chelsea have been declared the champions and Sunderland, Middlesbrough, and Hull City will say goodbye to life in the top flight for the time being.

Galway WFC back in the capital for another test

Thu, May 18, 2017

alway return to Dublin for the second of their back-to-back fixtures, and the task does not get any easier.

Last weekend they were overpowered by Shelbourne, losing 5-1, and on Sunday they face current league leaders UCD Waves.

Corinthians end season on a high

Thu, May 18, 2017

Corinthians completed a Connacht double this season when their thirds added the Ard Na Cregg Cup to their league success.

They overcame Our Ladies Boys Club at Corinthian Park with a dominant display, cruising to a 29-0 win.

Three out of three for Dolan

Thu, May 18, 2017

Conor Dolan made it three wins of out three with victory in the third leg of the 2017 Galway 5km Series.

Titleholders Tribesmen open home defence on Saturday

Thu, May 18, 2017

Defending rugby league champions Tribesmen host their first home game of the new season against West Dublin Bears at South Park on Saturday (2pm).

The Tribesmen will be looking to add to their solid start to the new season having begun their title defence with a 30-26 win over Athy Sharks in Kildare last weekend.

Salthill too slick and strong for ageing Milltown

Thu, May 18, 2017

Opening day of this year's Galway Senior Football Championship produced two lopsided affairs that lacked any real cutting and never set the supporters' pulses racing at any stage.

It's win or bust for Connacht

Thu, May 18, 2017

Connacht have a real opportunity to pull off a season-saving performance in Saturday's crunch Champions Cup play-off against Northampton in England.

Ultimately it may not result in qualification, but a victory would give players and fans one last opportunity at the Sportsground to restore pride, achieve their seasonal ambitions, finish the season with a much needed feel-good factor, and farewell Pat Lam, Connacht's most successful coach after a four-year tenure.

Top three tips for game week 37

Thu, May 11, 2017

There are only two weeks left in the Premier League. The teams managers send out this weekend could make or break their seasons, extending or ending hopes of claiming the Galway Advertiser Tribal Leader League in association with St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union.

Tribesmen prepare to defend All Ireland title

Thu, May 11, 2017

The 2017 All Ireland Rugby League competition is set to start and the current champions Galway Tribesmen are intent on retaining the trophy they won for the first time last season.

The Tribesmen, who kick off their title bid with a fixture away to Athy Sharks on Saturday, beat Ballynahinch Rabbitohs from Northern Ireland in a nail-biting All Ireland final last August at the Carlisle Grounds in Bray to become the All Ireland champions - a huge achievement for the Tribesmen who were only formed a few years ago.

Mervue’s underage treble

Thu, May 11, 2017

Successful season: Mervue United’s underage teams collected three cups in Milebush, Castlebar - a first time for the club to win all three in one season.