Corofin off to Carrick-on-Shannon in search of a seventh title

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Corofin senior footballers head up the road to Carrick-on-Shannon in Leitrim on Sunday in the hope of equalling the famous Clan Na nGael club side's haul of seven Connacht senior titles.

Galway hurlers entitled to equal status wherever they play

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

The ongoing and totally unacceptable impasse between Galway county board and the Leinster council in hurling took a new twist this week with the news that city club Liam Mellows has tabled a motion to the county convention on December 12 to move to Munster in 2018, if the county’s minor and U21 hurling teams are not admitted into Leinster.

Moycullen qualify for first national cup semi-final

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

SSE Airtricity Moycullen have qualified for the Superleague National Cup semi-final stage for the first time after successive wins over Belfast Star.

It was an excellent win on the road for Moycullen winning by 84-80, and by five points on aggregate 156- 151 having edged the first leg at homeby 72-71.

Bish advance

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

The St Joseph's College, Galway (the Bish) have powered their way into an U16A Schools Cup national semi final where they face St Joseph's Drogheda.

Top three Fantasy Football picks for week 13

Tue, Nov 22, 2016

It was another exciting weekend of Premier League Fantasy Football. Yaya Touré's return to the starting line-up saw the Ivorian bag two goals and more importantly, pick up 15 Fantasy Football points. Other top performers came in the shape of Bournemouth's Nathan Ake and West Brom's Matt Phillips who garnered 15 and 14 points respectively.

Corofin come good in extra-time to seal final berth

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Corofin’s 0-17 to 0-14 triumph over Castlebar Mitchels after extra-time on Sunday in McHale Park sees the club into its seventh Connacht club final in 11 years and searching for a fourth title since 2008.

Support Galway Women in final home game

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Galway WFC is calling on all supporters to get out and support the women's team this weekend in the home season finale.

Galway play their final home game of the season in Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday (7pm) against Peamount United, and they will be looking to end the season on a high by getting a result against the Dubliners.

Inis Mor teenager braves the wintry waves for his love of rugby

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Dreams of becoming a professional sportsperson are not unusual, but a young County Galway teenager is going to great lengths to fulfill his ambition to play the game he loves.

Galwegians underdogs in Connacht derby

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Galwegians, struggling since September to win a game, now face high-flying Buccaneers in Dubarry Park on Friday night,

Corinthians slip to leaders

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Corinthians take a break from Ulster Bank League action this weekend after suffering a 28-6 loss to division 1A leaders Nenagh Ormond last weekend.

Galway fighters shine

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club celebrates more success on the international stage. Six fighters, who were part of a 45 strong Irish team, competed at the Unified World Championships in Tuscany in Italy. The Unified World Championships is the world's largest martial arts tournament, attracting thousands of competitors each year from 120 countries. The Galway fighters took a total of five gold, four silver and five bronze medals after fighting the best kickboxers from around the globe.

Title for Ahascragh/Fohenagh

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Ahascragh/Fohenagh were far too strong for Ballyhaunis in the Connacht intermediate hurling final replay, winning by 2-20 to 0-13 at Athleague.

In a tremendous display, Galway senior star Cathal Mannion shot a personal tally of 2-11 for the Galway champions, while Cathal's brother Padraig played a fine game in a sweeper role in defence, while midfielder Laurence Tully was also to the fore throughout.

Moycullen look for hat-trick over Belfast

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

SSE Airtricity Moycullen are back on the road again on Saturday as they travel to Belfast for the second leg of the National Cup.

Galway Football season tickets available for 2017

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Season tickets are now available for the Galway footballers campaign next year.

Young Mulkerrins claims All Ireland

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Moycullen handballer Diarmuid Mulkerrins ((pictured with GAA Handball president, Willie Roche) was crowned All-Ireland U17 Wall Ball champion on Saturday in Ballygar.

Medals for masters

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

Galway athletes were in the medals at the 29th annual British & Irish Masters International Cross Country in Glasgow on Saturday.

Top three picks for Fantasy Football

Tue, Nov 15, 2016

And we are back to the Premier League after a week of international football which saw Ireland strengthen their chances of qualifying for Russia 2018 with a superb 1-0 victory in Vienna.

Youth is a plus for new Galway United manager Keegan

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

New Galway United manager Shane Keegan is adamant the SSE Airtricity League future is bright in the west of Ireland.

Galway WFC to close gap

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Galway Women’s FC travel to Ferrycarrig Park this Saturday looking to return to winning ways against Wexford Youths.

Both sides struggled last weekend - Galway going down 4-0 to UCD Waves on Saturday night in Eamonn Deacy Park, while Wexford Youths lost the FAI Cup final on Sunday in the Aviva Stadium by 5-0 to Shelbourne.

Connacht need to find a way back during autumn break

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

The break for the Autumn internationals could not have come sooner for Pro 12 champions Connacht after recording their first loss to the Newport Gwent Dragons since 2012.

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