Loughney relishing life’s big occasions

Thu, May 19, 2016

Long-serving Connacht player Ronan Loughney is relishing taking part in not one, but two, of the most important occasions in his life in the next three weeks.

St James produce a Houdini act to defeat Caherlistrane

Thu, May 19, 2016

Drama is what we like in sport and plenty of drama is what the paying punters enjoyed on Sunday in Corofin when Terry O’Regan’s St James snatched victory from the jaws of defeat when beating Caherlistane by 3-9 to 1-14.

Galway gymnasts crowned champions

Thu, May 19, 2016

Renmore Gymnastics Club has won the national championship title for the first time in the club's history.

Surprise title fight for Keane

Thu, May 19, 2016

Black Dragon kick boxer Adam Keane from Tuam has an expected Five Nations title fight in Cardiff next month.

Connacht intent on making history

Thu, May 19, 2016

Connacht coach Pat Lam is preparing his players for the fight of their lives when they host Glasgow in the biggest game in the province's history on Saturday (6.30pm).

Championship Points podcast launched

Thu, May 19, 2016

This week sees the launch of the new www.advertiser.ie Championship Points podcast which will run throughout the GAA Championship football season.

Dare to dream as Connacht edge closer to seasonal silverware

Thu, May 12, 2016

It has already been a phenomenal season, but Connacht will certainly have a bigger pep in their step this week after securing a first Pro 12 home semi-final.

Keara Cormican named Galway WFC's player of the year

Thu, May 12, 2016

Galway Women’s FC completed their final game of the season forcing a well-earned 1-1 draw against league leaders Wexford Youths in Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday afternoon.

This final fixture was one of the games of the year, with Galway denying the visitors a win and the championship crown. Now the league leaders will face a title decider against Shelbourne to wrap up this season's Continental Tyres Women's National League.

Thornton still targeting Rio improvement

Thu, May 12, 2016

Galway athlete Gary Thornton suffered disappointment in the weekend's Prague marathon, failing to improve his Rio qualification time.

Lam, Aki and Muldoon lead Connacht awards winners

Thu, May 12, 2016

Connacht received deserved recognition for their exceptional season with three major winners at the Guinness Pro 12 awards.

Senior club football championship kicks off this weekend

Thu, May 12, 2016

After a few weekends of exciting club championship hurling action, the football clubs swing into competitive championship fare this Saturday and Sunday with both the seniors and intermediates kicking off.

Ray Rooney Memorial Tournament

Thu, May 12, 2016

Al Waterson claimed his seventh Rooney doubles title at the annual Ray Rooney Tournament at Galway Lawn Tennis Club recently.

Dunne urges return to clean sheets for United

Thu, May 12, 2016

Following Tuesday’s controversial SSE Airtricity League Premier Division defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway United face a tricky away assignment against Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds on Saturday (7.45pm).

United were aggrieved by referee Padraigh Sutton’s decision to send John Sullivan off for a second yellow card in the 40th minute of the clash with the Saints. Following Sullivan’s dismissal Sean Hoare, Billy Dennehy, and substitute Conan Byrne bagged goals for Pat’s, who had been troubled by United earlier on.

Farrell ready for final fling

Fri, May 06, 2016

When Mayo were awarded a penalty in injury time on Wednesday night and were trailing by a point against Sligo, the percentage option was to take a point and see where the chips landed after that, but that thought never entered their heads said Mayo captain Andrew Farrell after the game. "Ah no, when you've a man like Darren Coen standing over a penalty like that you know he's going to rattle it into the net."

Connacht and Glasgow in shootout at the Sportsgsround

Thu, May 05, 2016

It is now down to the top two teams, Connacht and Glasgow, to fight it out in this final round for a prized home semi-final in the Guinness Pro 12 League.

As expected the Sportsground on Saturday (3pm) is a sell-out as Connacht seek to nail a home semi-final which would give them the best chance of advancing to the final and pulling off a first title win.

Disappointing weekend for Galway Camogie teams

Thu, May 05, 2016

Galway Camogie had a very disappointing series of results last weekend, going down in all three finals, at senior, intermediate and minor level.

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Tough week ahead for United

Thu, May 05, 2016

Galway United face two demanding assignments in the next week travelling to Oriel Park for a clash with SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions Dundalk tomorrow, before hosting St Patrick’s Athletic at Eamonn Deacy Park next Tuesday.

In-form Faherty says United need to keep pushing

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Galway United will be hoping to deliver another positive result when Longford Town visit Eamonn Deacy Park for tomorrow's SSE Airtricity League premier division clash ( 7.45pm).

Last Friday Vinny Faherty took his seasonal account to seven goals, registering a brilliant brace when United secured a valuable victory at Ferrycarrig Park against Wexford Youths.

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