Destiny in Connacht’s own hands, says captain Muldoon

Thu, Apr 07, 2016

Connacht captain John Muldoon, the only current player to have enjoyed success over Saturday's European Challenge Cup opponents Grenoble, says Connacht have never been in a better place to grab success.

"It's great to be involved in a knock-out competition. When you get here, it's a one-off game, a one-off opportunity, and with the carrot of a semi-final dangling inf font of us, we are really looking forward to it.

Connacht's victory celebrations cut short as Ulster test looms

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

What a week for Connacht Rugby. Top of the league with four Pro 12 games remaining, Connacht have had precious little time to celebrate a momentous victory over Leinster as they head to Belfast to face Ulster tomorrow evening.

Dunne wants United to be 'strong and resolute' against Rovers

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

ncouraged by a "reasonably good start" to the SSE Airtricity League premier division, Tommy Dunne's improving Galway United outfit face a demanding assignment away to Shamrock Rovers at Tallaght Stadium tomorrow (8pm).

Waves hit Galway women

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Galway Women’s FC crashed to a second 3-0 defeat in four days when UCD Waves visited Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday night.

For long periods of the game the home side matched the visiting side which was sprinkled with senior internationals. However the clinical ability of the visitors in front of goal was the difference between both sides.

Corinthians stun league leaders

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Corinthians secured a valuable 21-10 Ulster Bank League win over a top-of-the-table Banbridge on Saturday afternoon in Cloonacauneen Park.

Fallon fastest in Loughrea 5k

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Many of Galway's top athletes were on show in the Loughrea AC hosted Easter Monday 5km.

Hurlers face Rebels in relegation play-off

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Galway senior hurlers take on Kieran Kingston's Cork this Sunday (3.45pm) at Pearse Stadium in a game to decide which team will stay in division 1A for 2017 or be demoted to division 1B.

Footballers must beat Cavan for promotion to division one

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Galway footballers will head to Kingspan Breffni Park this Sunday for a 2pm throw-in knowing exactly what is required of them.

No joy for Safety Direct in All Ireland final

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Safety Direct failed in their quest for All Ireland honours when they went down by 0-20 to 0-12 to a strong Suir Engineering team in the All Ireland junior hurling final in the O’Loughlin’s GAA grounds in Kilkenny on Saturday.

It was a brave challenge from Safety Direct in the first season in interfirms hurling. Overcoming a slow start, Safety built up a five-point lead, but Suir finished the half the stronger and pulled away in the final 10 minutes.

Connacht 'buzzing' ahead of top-of-table-clash with Leinster

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

An interprovincial that is also top of the table - it does not come much bigger or better for Connacht Rugby.

O'Halloran relishes licence to attack

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Ask Connacht fullback Tiernan O'Halloran if, at the start of the season, he would have expected to be facing Leinster on Saturday in a top-of-the-table Pro 12 clash, and the answer is a no brainer.

Dunne wants more from United as Bohs head west

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Crucial Galway United SSE Airtricity League contests are arriving 'thick and fast', according to manager Tommy Dunne, who is hopeful the Tribesmen can deliver when Bohemians visit Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday afternoon (2pm).

With seven points accumulated from the opening four fixtures, Dunne is reasonably content with United's start to the campaign, which also included a comfortable 3-1 EA Sports Cup first round win over the Mayo League on Monday.

United face demanding trip to the Brandywell after Sligo draw

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Encouraged by an unbeaten three-match run, Galway United make the long trek to the Brandywell tomorrow for another important SSE Airtricity League premier division encounter against Derry City.

Oughterard boxer Kieran Molloy takes gold in Russia

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Oughterard Boxing Club's Kieran Molloy has taken another huge leap in his career this week.

South African 'scoring machine' to boost Connacht

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Connacht's first major new signing for next season, South African Marnitz Boshoff, is set to strengthen Pat Lam's options in the pivotal outhalf position.

The 27-year-old joins from the Johannesburg-based Lions on a two-year deal and could be at the Sportsground for pre-season training if released from his current contract.

Huish headlines Black Dragon Club’s celebratory fight night

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club will mark its 20th anniversary with an international fight night in the Clayton Hotel on Saturday.

Breathnach throws another personal best

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Sean Breathnach competed for Ireland at the European Throws Cup in Arad, Romania on Sunday.

Galway WFC look to extend lead over Shels

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Galway Women’s FC are looking to protect their lead at the top of the Continental Tyres WNL when they head to Dublin to take on Shelbourne in Morton Stadium on Saturday (7pm).

Manager Don O'Riordan is expecting a tight game against the Dublin outfit, which with a game in hand and unbeaten, is close on Galway's tail in second place.

Footballers salvage important draw with late goal

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

The Galway senior footballers came back from a seemingly impossible position at the Athletic Grounds on Sunday afternoon to salvage what could be very important league point when recording a 1-15 to 1-15 draw with Kieran McGeeney's Armagh.

Claregalway's Danny Cummins was the player who scored the all-important goal in the seventh minute of injury time after Galway had trailed by 1-15 to 0-10 after 58 minutes.

Galway must beat Waterford and hope Cork also win

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

The Galway hurlers head to Walsh Park in Waterford this Sunday (2pm) knowing they must, at the very least, win to avoid a relegation play-off with an improving Cork outfit to see who will play in division 1B next season.

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