No joy for Medtronic in interfirms Connacht final

Thu, Dec 15, 2016

Medtronic failed in their quest for four-in-a-row Connacht titles when they were defeated by Mayo Teachers 2-12 to 2-10 in the final played in the Connacht Centre Of Excellence during the week.

An understrength Medtronic side were outplayed for large portions of the match, but with a bit more accuracy they may have forced extra time with their late rally.

Connacht ready for Wasps, but not Lam's departure

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

It has been a dramatic week for Connacht. Amid the shock news that coach Pat Lam is departing at the end of the season for pastures new, Connacht must also try to concentrate their minds on the more immediate task of a significant European Champions Cup fixture in England.

Annaghdown ladies crowned All-Ireland football champions

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The Annaghdown ladies did themselves, their families, and their club proud on Sunday afternoon in Parnell Park when they won the All-Ireland Intermediate club football title in style.

Galway ready to strike at cross country championships

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Galway senior county and city teams will compete in the fastest cross country race on the calendar, the National Novice championships.

Part of the National Cross Country Championships, it takes place in Dundalk IT on Sunday, alongside adult novice races and the second day of juvenile competitions.

Moycullen Basketball hope for a Christmas cracker Sunday

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

SSE Airtricty Moycullen Basketball will be hoping to celebrate the Christmas with a fourth Superleague win when they host Radisson BLU UL Eagles on Sunday in the Jes (2pm).

Keegan adds Grace to United squad

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Galway United continue to add to their playing squad next season with the signing of Lee Grace from Wexford Youths.

Disappointing end for Galway WFC

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

It was not the finish Galway Women’s FC had hoped when they headed to Dublin to face UCD Waves in Jackson Park in Sunday's Continental Tyres League.

However a depleted Galway were always going to struggle against the Waves on this occasion, going down 3-0 in their final game of the season.

Last year's loss to visitors Treviso still fresh in Connacht's mind

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

Deserved winners of the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Team of the Year award this week, Connacht will want to continue their improving form when they host Italian side Treviso on Saturday (3pm).

Joyce wins Ireland berth for Europe

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

Aisling Joyce of NUI Galway was the standout Galway performer at the National Cross Country Championships in Dublin on Sunday.

Varley’s accuracy helps Valeo to Connacht final

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

Valeo from Tuam are through to the Connacht interfirms Junior Football final after a hard-fought 2-8 to 1-9 victory over Vistamid from Leitrim.

In a cracking contest between two well-matched sides in the Connacht Centre of Excellence, two first-half goals laid the foundations for this victory with Valeo avenging defeat at the same stage last season. Although Vistamid were on top for most of the second half, the accuracy of Paul Varley led Valeo to victory.

Salvage mission for Galway women

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

Galway WFC head to the capital on Sunday to take on UCD Waves in the last game of the season.

Despite a positive start to this year's Continental Tyres WNL, Galway have fallen off the pacesetters, and they travel to Dublin in the hopes of salvaging something from the season.

Ruthless Corofin blow St Brigid's away to claim seventh title

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

Heading out from Dunmore on the way to Carrick-On-Shannon early on Sunday afternoon we recognised the car in front of us going at a good auld pelt.

Annaghdown ladies look to crown breakthrough season with All-Ireland title

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

This Sunday the Annaghdown ladies Gaelic football club will have one of the biggest outings in the club’s history when they head to Parnell Park in Dublin to take on Shane O’Neill’s (Armagh) in the LGFA Intermediate All Ireland Club final (1pm).

Tom Murphy’s side booked their place in the final with a well-deserved 1-8 to 0-6 victory over Abbeyside (Waterford) two weeks ago.

Tribal Leader League's Manager of the Month

Mon, Nov 28, 2016

November went out with a bang in the Premier League as the 10 matches produced 31 goals. And no more Premier League matches for the month, it is time to announce the winner of the Galway Advertiser Tribal Leader League's Manager of the Month in association with St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union.

Buccaneers prevail over struggling Wegians

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Local derby honours went to Buccaneers on Friday evening, when they consolidated their lead at the top of table with a 24-12 win over Galwegians.

Lam more confident as returning players boost his Connacht squad

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Connacht coach Pat Lam is feeling a lot more confident following the return of seven key squad members as the Pro 12 resumes this weekend.

Connacht host Cardiff Blues tomorrow (7.35pm) and Lam says the break for the autumn internationals has allowed his squad to recharge mentally and physically after they slumped to 10th in the Pro 12 table with their first defeat to the Dragons since 2012.

Galway goalscorer De Burca on Irish squad

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Galway WFC travel south to Cork in a rearranged fixture with Cork City in the Continental Tyres WNL, kicking off at 2pm in Bishopstown.

Keegan signs key youngsters, but loses captain Connolly

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

New Galway United manager Shane Keegan has starting assembling his new squad with three players having re-signed with the club.

Colm Horgan and Marc Ludden were the first to pen new contracts, followed by Kevin Devaney. However United have lost their captain, with Shamrock Rovers confirming Ryan Connolly's move to Tallaght next season. A key man for United, he will be a huge loss, having played 96 games and scored 12 goals in his three seasons.

High hopes for cross country runners

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Galway teams will attempt to retain their national cross country team titles on Sunday at the national championships in Abbotstown, Co Dublin.

Former Connacht prop White joins Buccs coaching team

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Former Connacht and Ireland prop Nathan White has joined Buccaneers coaching set-up.

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