Killimor face hot favourites Milford for camogie crown

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Galway senior county camogie champions Killimor will be in action at Croke Park (3.15pm) this Sunday in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship final when they take on the highly-rated Milford (Cork).

Breathnach breaks another record

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Sean Breathnach of Galway City Harriers took pride of place at the National Senior Indoor Championships at the Athlone IT arena last weekend.

Winning the national shot putt title yet again, Breathnach also broke the national indoor record. He threw a massive 18.16 metres to break the 35-years-old national Indoor record of 18.03, and also threw 18.13 and 17.67 in a superb series of throws. Sean’s brother Micheal took bronze in the shot, making it a great day for the Breathnach family.

Galway women go clear at the top

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Galway WFC produced a four-goal rout over Cork City on Saturday night in Eamonn Deacy Park, putting then three points clear at the top of the Continental Tyres Women’s National League.

The emphatic victory began with the first goal from Chloe Moloney on 22 minutes when she rose highest to head home a Lynsey McKey corner. On 36 minutes referee Thomas Oates pointed to the spot for a handball and Therese Hartley made no mistake with the penalty to make it 2-0.

New-look United faces tough opening day challenge

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Galway United remain quietly optimistic about making an impact in the SSE Airtricity League, but tomorrow's seasonal opener away to St Patrick's Athletic will be a demanding assignment at Richmond Park (7.45pm).

Galway women seek to maintain lead when Cork visit

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Galway Women’s FC are back in Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday (7.30pm) looking to continue their push for honours in this season's Continental Women’s National League.

Cork City WFC are the visitors, and Galway manager Don O’Riordan is seeking a fifth win from six to keep his side top of the table.

United bolster squad

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Galway United manager Tommy Dunne's latest signings of Connor Gleeson and Eric Foley now brings his squad to 25.

Novel pairing in college football final

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Colaiste Iognaid,The Jes, and the Presentation College Athenry meet this Saturday morning at Tuam Stars GAA complex (11.30am ) in the Senior C Connacht colleges football final in a novel GAA football meeting.

Hurlers fail to sparkle under lights

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

The Galway hurlers went down by 1-17 to 0-13 last Saturday in Parnell Park.

Corinthians claim valuable away win

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Corinthians gave themselves a lifeline in the Ulster Bank League when they overcame fellow division 2A relegation strugglers Thomond by 12 - 3 in Fitzgerald Park on Saturday.

Galway camogie off to a flyer

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Galway enjoyed a perfect start to the defence of the National Camogie League with a comprehensive 3-7 to 0-5 win over Tipperary at The Ragg.

St Paul's double champions

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

The girls of St Paul's, Oughterard, celebrated double success on the basketball courts this week.

Rahoon/Newcastle registration

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Rahoon/Newcastle Hurling Club will hold its registration day on Saturday at the clubhouse in Tonabrucky from 1pm to 3pm. All underage players who register on the day will receive a new Rahoon/Newcastle sliotar to help them get started for the year ahead. Adult registration will also take place on the day. New members are welcome.

Galwegians grab vital bonus-point win

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Galwegians return to Dublin on Saturday for a tricky assignment against Ulster Bank League title contenders Lansdowne at the Aviva back pitch.

Footballers head to Derry for crucial league game

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

The Galway footballers return to league action this Sunday in Celtic Park (2pm) when they face Derry in round three of the National Football League.

Derry have made an excellent start in this year’s league under new manager Damien Barton, and they will be hoping to continue their run with a home win, which would see them with maximum points from three games.

Connacht continue to learn lessons to keep them top

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

It is another big weekend for Connacht Rugby. Still sitting on top of the Pro 12 table, Connacht are preparing to step it up for the visit of former champions Ospreys to the Sportsground on Saturday (7.35pm).

Although Connacht could celebrate bagging 15 points from their last three games, coach Pat Lam says there is no room to get carried away with Ospreys now on the agenda.

Hurlers head to Parnell Park after a positive league start

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

The Galway hurlers will head up the motorway on Saturday afternoon to Parnell Park with a bounce in their step. They take on Dublin (7pm) in round two of the NHL after an impressive enough start to the league.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Football Fixtures
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Saturday 20 Feb

Connacht did everything to keep Henshaw

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Connacht left no stone unturned in their bid to stop Robbie Henshaw from heading to Dublin.

Connacht not taking Zebre lightly

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Connacht head to Italy this weekend to face Zebre, looking for their 10th Pro !2 victory to maintain their push for Champions Cup rugby.

Galwegians need to make home advantge count over Garryowen

Thu, Feb 18, 2016

Galwegians return to Crowley Park this weekend needing a win to help them avoid relegation from the Ulster Bank League division 1A. The task does not get any easier with top four side Garryowen visiting on Saturday (2.30pm), and Galwegians are only too aware that points are desperately needed in their bid to steer clear of the relegation zone.

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