Lam sees light at end of Connacht’s injury tunnel

Thu, Jan 05, 2017

Connacht's hopes of retaining their Guinness Pro 12 title took a nosedive after poor festive results, and it does not look any rosier with a deepening injury crisis ahead of Saturday's visit to the Ospreys in Wales.

Galwegians host Ireland's only Mixed Ability Rugby team

Thu, Jan 05, 2017

The Sunday's Well Rebels, Ireland's only Mixed Ability Rugby team, will travel from Cork to play an exhibition game with Galwegians on Saturday (2pm).

Mixed Ability Rugby is regular contact rugby played by people both with and without disabilities and played under World Rugby Rules.

Big weekend for Galway basketball

Thu, Jan 05, 2017

SSE Airtricity Moycullen is heading into an important weekend on the basketball calendar with both Superleague and the men's u20 in cup action.

The Superleague team contests is first National Cup semi-final on Saturday when they travel to Cork for their first fixture of the New Year.

Clohisey claims his fifth title to deny Bidwell

Thu, Jan 05, 2017

Rio Olympian Mick Clohisey of Raheny Shamrocks was the winner of the 15th annual edition of the Fields of Athenry10k.

Keegan brings his squad to fifteen

Thu, Jan 05, 2017

Gary Shanahan and Jesse Devers have signed new contracts for Galway United to keep them at Eamonn Deacy Park for another season.

Galway WFC to appoint new manager soon

Thu, Jan 05, 2017

Galway Women's WFC is hoping to appoint a new manager this month following the end of Don O'Riordan's tenure.

The Tribal Leader League's December Manager of the Month

Tue, Jan 03, 2017

The Premier League has entered the new year and with it, Janaury brings the result of the Galway Advertiser Tribal Leader League in association with St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union's Manager of the Month for December.

Connacht continue to be hit by injury crisis for New Year interpro with Munster

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

Connacht, in need of some much-needed New Year cheer when they host Munster at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday, have a record number of players sidelined through injury.

Connacht continue to be hit by injury crisis for New Year interpro with Munster

Thu, Dec 29, 2016

Connacht, in need of some much-needed New Year cheer when they host Munster at the Galway Sportsground on Saturday, have a record number of players sidelined through injury.

Festive running ready to rock in Galway

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

As is traditional, this year's Christmas athletics calendar boasts some of Galway’s most popular races taking place over the festive period.

First up is the Goal Mile, which takes place on Christmas Day from 10 am at Dangan Track in NUI Galway’s sports grounds. Galway is just one of 120 venues throughout Ireland to host the Goal Mile which is now in its 35th year.

Connacht turn their heads to Ulster after dramatic European win

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

After the dramatics of the weekend's Champions Cup action in the Sportsground, Connacht must come back down to earth and return to Guinness Pro 12 action.

They face a tough interprovincial meeting with Ulster tomorrow (7.35pm), and Connacht head to Kingspan Stadium knowing it has been 55 years since the province won in Belfast.

Connacht and Creggs lose valuable friend - Joe Daly

Thu, Dec 22, 2016

Connacht Rugby and the community of Creggs lost valued friend Dr Joe Daly who passed away recently after a long illness.

Tribal Leader League's December Showdown

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Top tips for Game Week 17
It is December which means the games are coming thick and fast in the Premier League and more importantly, there is plenty of Fantasy Football points up for grabs as managers battle it out to move to the summit of the Galway Advertiser Tribal Leader League in association with St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union.

Moycullen Basketball prepare for hectic festive fare

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

SSE Airtricity Moycullen will seek more Christmas cheer on Saturday when they travel to Dublin for their Superleague basketball clash with UCD Marian at UCD (7pm).

Currently third in the league, Marion are a formidable outfit, but Moycullen will travel in confidence after a dominant 91-66 victory over Radisson BLU UL Eagles last weekend.

United building on and off the field

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Galway United continues to build for the new season under manager Shane Keegan, with Gavan Holohan being the latest to move to Eamonn Deacy Park.

The 25-year-old midfielder from Kilkenny, who made 48 appearances for Cork City in two seasons, has enjoyed spells at Hull City and Drogheda United.

Battle bruised Connacht will improve as Wasps arrive, says Lam

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Connacht may not be in the best physical shape ahead of Saturday's battle with Wasps, but coach Pat Lam is hoping mental strength and the home venue will help his side win this vital Champions Cup fixture.

Connacht women host Ulster

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

The final Women's Interprovincial between Connacht and Ulster takes place this Saturday at Corinthian Park (10am).

Joyce performs strongly on debut

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

NUI Galway athlete Aisling Joyce made her debut for Ireland at the European Cross Country Championships in Sardinia, Italy on Sunday.

Outgoing chairman slams betting culture in GAA

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Gambling is a crisis issue within the GAA and Galway, according to outgoing Galway county chairman Noel Treacy.

Treacy, who has served his five years in the chair, told delegates last Monday night at convention that betting goes against everything the GAA stands for.

Pat Kearney ready to push changes

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Pat Kearney will succeed Noel Treacy as Galway county board chairman for 2017 after emerging victorious by one vote - 127 to 126 - in a nail-biting contest with Oughterard's Kevin Clancy last Monday night at the county board convention.

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