St Thomas come up just short after epic come-back
Thu, Feb 09, 2017
John Burke's men can be extremely proud of their courageous come back in the All-Ireland semi-final last weekend against Munster champions Ballyea in Thurles.
The Galway champions found it really hard to find any rhythm for the first 45 minutes with Ballyea bossing proceedings around the middle, and the 2013 All-Ireland club champions found themselves 1-17 to 1-5 behind with about 10 minutes left on the clock.
Read more ...Medal finish for Galway men's team
Thu, Feb 09, 2017
Galway secured a podium finish at the National Indoor League final in the new National Indoor Arena in Abbottstown in Dublin at the weekend.
Read more ...Wegians drop in danger zone
Thu, Feb 09, 2017
alwegians suffered another defeat in the Ulster Bank League division 1B, losing to Connacht rivals Buccaneers by 25-14.
Read more ...Corofin favourites to beat Killarney Crokes
Thu, Feb 09, 2017
There will be a lot of neutrals at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick this Saturday at 4pm for the highly anticipated All-Ireland senior club football semi-final between Galway and Connacht champions Corofin, and the Kerry and Munster champions Killarney Crokes.
Read more ...Hurlers want swift return to division 1A
Thu, Feb 09, 2017
The Galway hurlers are away to Offaly this Sunday (1pm) in the first round of the National Hurling league at O'Connor Park in Tullamore.
Having been relegated from Division 1A last season, Michael Donoghue's priority for the spring will be to get a few wins under their belts in the league and return to the top division for 2018.
Read more ...Footballers must cut out the errors against Fermanagh
Thu, Feb 09, 2017
The Galway senior footballers are on the road this weekend when they face Fermanagh in Brewster Park (2pm) on Sunday.
Read more ...Manager of the Month: January
Mon, Feb 06, 2017
January saw plenty of Premier League action with five game weeks in play and Fantasy Football managers just loved it as their teams garnered point after point.
Read more ...Keegan to add one more to United squad before opener
Fri, Feb 03, 2017
Galway United 2
Footballers open league campaign with promotion as their target
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
The Galway senior footballers will be targeting promotion from division two this season, and the first step starts this Sunday when they face Cork in Pearse Stadium (2pm) in their opening National Football League fixture.
Read more ...Concussion forces Marshall to retire
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
Connacht Rugby have lost another player to concussion with news this week that Ben Marshall is retiring immediately.
Highly-rated, the 26-years-old Dubliner came to Connacht at the start of last season, but due to injuries made only five appearances. Having remained on the sidelines this season, he has decided to retire on medical advice.
Read more ...Moycullen can expect another tight challenge
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
SSE Airtricity Moycullen broke their recent losing spell in basketball's Superleague, but it was a close finish against Commercial.ie Eanna in Dublin on Friday night.
In this second match-up of the season with Eanna, it was one of Moycullen’s weaker performances of the season, but they will have been happy to get the win on the road, albeit with the last shot, 81-79.
Read more ...Triple track success for Galway women
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
Galway athletes produced some super performances at the National Indoor Junior and U23 Championships in the AIT Arena.
Read more ...Maree on fire in women's final
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
Maree are celebrating success on the courts with a comprehensive 71-42 victory in Hula Hoops Women’s National Intermediate Cup final.
Read more ...Corinthians move up
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
Corinthians secured a fine 22-14 win against high-flying Banbridge in Cloonacauneen Park on Saturday afternoon.
Read more ...St Thomas will have to be at their best to beat Ballyhea on Saturday
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
Galway county senior hurling champions St Thomas take on Munster and Clare champions Ballyhea on Saturday at Semple stadium in Thurles at 5pm looking for a tilt at the All Ireland club crown.
Ballyhea defeated Glen Rovers (Cork) in their provincial final before Christmas, winning by 1-21 to 2-10, with Clare’s 2013 Hurler of the Year, Tony Kelly in tremendous form.
Read more ...Final Suir flourish sinks Galway Teachers
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
An understrength Galway Teachers went down to a strong Suir Engineering side by 1-18 to 1-10 in the Interfirms All Ireland Senior Hurling semi-final in Kilkenny on Saturday.
Read more ...Sarsfields women win battle to set up final
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
Sarsfields are through to the AIB All-Ireland senior camogie final after a tough battle with Thomastown at St Brendan's Park, Birr, on Sunday.
At the end of a dogged affair, the Galway women prevailed by 0-8 to 0-7 to set up a date with Derry champions Slaughtneil on March 5 in Croke Park.
Read more ...Fitzgibbon Cup comes to NUIGalway
Thu, Feb 02, 2017
NUI Galway will host this year's Fitzgibbon Cup senior hurling championship finals, with the decider in Pearse Stadium on February 25.
Read more ...Be My Rugby Valentine
Wed, Feb 01, 2017
Valentine’s can be tough for the devout rugby fan and a good boyfriend. You wait all season for the greatest rugby tournament in the world to kick off but miss your team for the holiday. What is a rugby lover supposed to do if your partner has no interest in oval balls?
Read more ...Murray nets last gasp winner for United to defeat Sligo in friendly
Sat, Jan 28, 2017
Galway United 1 Sligo Rovers 0
A lively pre-season friendly at Eamonn Deacy Park was ultimately decided by an opportunistic last minute goal from substitute Ronan Murray.
