Dream final as Corofin and Castlebar face-off next week

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Following Corofin’s facile 4-14 to 2-6 demolition of St. Mary’s (Sligo) last weekend at Markievicz Park, and Castlebar Mitchels impressive 3-8 to 0-13 victory over Clann na nGael at Hyde Park, the sides will meet in the Connacht club senior final in Tuam Stadium (2pm) on November 22.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

Football Fixtures
Saturday 14 Nov

Saturday 14 Nov

Henshaw set for return as Connacht seek five in a row

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Ireland's Robbie Henshaw will be back in the green of Connacht to help continue the province's near perfect start to the Guinness Pro 12.  The centre, who was rested last week, will line out for tomorrow's visit of Treviso which is expected to be another physically demanding test.

Dunne keen to add more experienced players to United squad

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

With Galway United's SSE Airtricity League premier division status secured for 2016, manager Tommy Dunne believes the club can develop significantly next year.

Reaching the EA Sports Cup decider and avoiding relegation means United have enjoyed a reasonable campaign, but Dunne wants to make further progress.  

Corinthians gain momentum with another win

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Corinthians, growing with confidence, have a real chance to continue their move up the division 2A Ulster Bank League table when they face Naas at Forenaughtson Saturday (2.30pm).

Galway WFC maintain winning momentum

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Galway WFC grabbed a second successive win made in the Continental Tyres WNL with a comprehensive 5-0 win over Castlebar Celtic on Saturday evening in Eamonn Deacy Park. 

Casserly produces storming win at Connacht Cross Country

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Kathryn Casserly of Castlegar AC produced a storming run to win day two of the senior ladies' event at the Connacht Cross Country League on Sunday in Longford.

Rip roaring county final expected on Sunday

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

There is a genuine air of anticipation and excitement ahead of Sunday’s novel county final clash between Craughwell and Sarsfields at Kenny Park, Athenry (2.30pm). 

Both teams have been out of the county final limelight for many years, but Craughwell will have very few, if any, members of the club who can remember their last one.

Maigh Cuilinn and Clifden power into Connacht finals

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

It was a good day for Galway club football last Sunday at Hyde Park with both Galway intermediate and junior champions, Maigh Cuilinn and Clifden,  qualifying for their respective Connacht finals.

Abbeyknockmoy claim Intermediate hurling title

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Abbeyknockmoy hurlers  collected their third intermediate title on Saturday when they defeated Maigh Cuilinn by 1-16 to 0-13 in Kenny Park, Athenry.

The Abbey men were full value for their success. They led by 0-7 to 0-5 at half time, and once Padraig O'Donnell scored a crucial goal, they never looked likely to be caught.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

HURLING FIXTURES
Saturday 7 November: Senior Hurling Qualifiers, At Duggan Park, Beagh v Cappataggle, 1:30pm Ref: E Shaughnessy; At Duggan Park, Ardrahan v Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry, 3pm Ref: C Browne; Junior C Hurling Championship Final, At Killimor, Mullagh v Kilnadeema-Leitrim, 2pm Ref: KEgan; Junior (B) Hurling Championship Semi-Final, At Ballindereen, Craughwell v Menlo Emmetts, 3pm Ref: D Kelly, Minor (B) Hurling Shield Semi-Final, At Michael Cusacks v Annaghdown, 2pm, Ref: D Cunningham.

Saturday 7 November: Senior Hurling Qualifiers, At Duggan Park, Beagh v Cappataggle, 1:30pm Ref: E Shaughnessy; At Duggan Park, Ardrahan v Tynagh-Abbey-Duniry, 3pm Ref: C Browne; Junior C Hurling Championship Final, At Killimor, Mullagh v Kilnadeema-Leitrim, 2pm Ref: KEgan; Junior (B) Hurling Championship Semi-Final, At Ballindereen, Craughwell v Menlo Emmetts, 3pm Ref: D Kelly, Minor (B) Hurling Shield Semi-Final, At Michael Cusacks v Annaghdown, 2pm, Ref: D Cunningham.

Dunne adamant that future is bright for United as Horgan and Connolly sign new deals

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Having earned a valuable point at the Carlisle Grounds against Bray Wanderers last Saturday evening Galway United conclude the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season when hosting St Patrick’s Athletic at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow (7.45pm kick off).

Claregalway Hotel football Dream teams announced

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

The annual Claregalway Hotel Dream Teams for the Galway Senior and Intermediate Football Championships were announced this week.

A total of six clubs are represented in the senior list. Current county and All-Ireland champions Corofin have the highest number of awards with six players, while their county final opponents Mountbellew-Moylough have four players on the team, with Killanin, Cortoon Shamrocks, Tuam Stars and Salthill all with one representative.

Maturing Connacht face another pressure test against Edinburgh

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Connacht are preparing for a backlash from Edinburgh when they visit the Galway Sportsground on Saturday (6.45pm).  Both sides have enjoyed their best starts to the Guinness Pro12 this season, but while Connacht recorded a notable first victory in 11 years over the Ospreys in Swansea, Edinburgh lost their first match of the season when they fell to Zebre in Italy. 

Craughwell and Sarsfields spring surprises to qualify for county hurling final

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

There was a mighty crowd in Kenny Park last Sunday afternoon to witness two big surprises in the county hurling semi-finals.

Huge weekend for Maigh Cuilinn GAA clubs

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

There is a massive weekend of action for the Maigh Cuilinn hurling and football clubs this Saturday and Sunday, as both teams are in championship action in the space of twenty-four hours.

The Moycullen Intermediate hurlers will face Abbeyknockmoy in the county Intermediate final this Saturday (2pm) in Kenny Park, while the footballers take on Michael Glaveys (Roscommon) in Hyde Park on Sunday (3pm) in the Connacht Intermediate championship.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Oct 29, 2015

Football Fixtures
Friday 30 Oct 

Friday 30 Oct 

Moycullen's confidence boosted ahead of league leader's visit

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

SSE Airtricity Moycullen will need to step up a notch when they face early season pacesetters Templeogue on Saturday (8pm) in the NUIG Kingfisher.

Dublin Marathon to test Galway athletes

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Some 100 Galway club runners will be taking part in the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon on Back Holiday Monday.

Corinthians off the mark 

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Corinthians posted their first victory in the the Ulster Bank League this season on a 20-12 scoreline against Nenagh on Saturday.

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