Hurlers need to produce a big performance to beat Tipp

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

The Galway senior hurlers are 2/1 outsiders this Sunday to defeat Eamon O' Shea's Tipperary in the All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park (4pm).

Valiant minors’ character to be tested again 

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

This Sunday at noon Jeffrey Lynskey's gallant Galway minors will take on Kilkenny in their All-Ireland minor replay as part of a triple-header at Croke Park with the second minor semi-final, between Tipperary and Dublin (2pm), and the senior All-Ireland semi-final between Galway and Tipperary (4pm).

Last Sunday's drawn game was an exciting encounter which ended all square, Galway 2-20, to Kilkenny's 0-26, after extra time.

Galway camogie ladies not taking victory for granted

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

It has been a good season so far for Tony Ward's Galway senior camogie players and they hope to continue their winning ways when they face Wexford in the All-Ireland semi-final this Saturday in Nowlan Park (3.30pm).

The team has been in good form. Having played 10 games thus far, they have won nine and drawn just one - that draw was way back in the first fixture of the year against Limerick in the league, so the omens are positive for a victory on Saturday.

Thornton celebrates victory in this year's Streets of Galway 

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Galway celebrated a home win in this year's Kearney Cycles Streets of Galway 8k which took place on Saturday.

Connacht prepare for another French challenge

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Connacht Rugby's preparations for the start of the Guinness Pro 12 season continue with a five-day training camp in France.

Thornton claims Ironman podium finish

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Galway's Kevin Thornton took a podium finish in the Dublin Ironman on Sunday, claiming third place despite suffering a puncture  during the 90 kilometre bike leg.

After cup heroics, United focus on crucial game with Derry

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

With an EA Sports Cup final place secured Galway United will be hoping to build on Monday's satisfying penalty shootout success over Dundalk when hosting Derry City in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow.

Goalkeeper Ger Hanley made two remarkable saves denying Ronan Finn and David McMillan as a depleted United outfit caused a shock in the west. After an interesting match ended scoreless Stephen Walsh, David O'Leary, Jake Keegan, and Colm Horgan all converted spot-kicks for Galway, who will face St Patrick's Athletic in the decider on September 19.

Donegal too good for gallant Galway

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

At half time last Saturday in Croke Park, with the teams level, most Galway supporters were pleased with their team’s work-rate and performance and even twenty minutes into the second half, those of us in the Cusack and Hogan Stands were still hoping that if Galway could get a goal, or pull a few points in front, it would ask serious questions off Rory Gallagher's men.

Mayo will have to produce a top performance to beat Donegal

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

After last weekend’s two mis-matches in the All-Ireland quarter-finals, GAA people are really hoping for some high quality fare this Saturday, when Monaghan take on Tyrone, and Connacht champions Mayo face Donegal.

3,000 to pound the roads for Kearney Cycles Streets of Galway 8km

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Galway’s biggest road race hits an impressive milestone this weekend, as 2015 sees the 30th running of the iconic Streets of Galway 8k.

Get your Connacht season ticket in time for Grenoble clash

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Live rugby action returns to the Sportsground next Friday for the first of Connacht’s pre-season friendlies of the 2015/16 season, against French side FC Grenoble.

Former Connacht players Bernard Jackman, head coach at Grenoble, and Andrew Farley, team manager, will bring their Top 14 side to Galway on Friday August 7 for a 5:15pm kick off. It has been 10 years since Grenoble last played in Galway when the French side were drawn in the same Challenge Cup pool as Connacht.

Shanahan’s Turn takes the Galway Plate

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

The winner of thetote.com Galway Plate, Shanahan’s Turn, as he crosses the finish line at Ballybrit last evening. He returned at odds of 16/1. In second place, was the Willie Mullins trained The Paparrazi Kid which returned at 12/1. The winner was ridden by Cork jockey Johnny Burke and trained in County Waterford by Henry de Bromhead, who also trained third placed Sadler’s Risk. Shanahan’s Turn carried the familiar colours of well known owners Alan and Ann Potts.

Hurlers blow Cork away to set up semi-final date with Tipp

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

The prize for the Galway senior hurlers for their impressive 2-28 to 0-22 win over Cork last Sunday in Semple stadium is an All-Ireland semi-final clash with Tipperary in three weeks time at Croke Park.

Footballers will have to produce a big performance to defeat Donegal

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

This Saturday in Croke Park (6pm) the Galway footballers will have to produce one of their best performances in a few seasons to beat the 2012 All-Ireland champions and 2014 All-Ireland finalists Donegal, in their round four qualifier clash. 

The winners on Saturday evening will face either Monaghan or Mayo in the All-Ireland quarter-finals on Sunday week. Galway are not without hope in this clash, as they are on the back of two momentum building victories over Armagh and Derry in the qualifiers.

Difficult to look past the favourites this weekend

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

The Galway Races are coming to an end this Sunday, and the bookies' satchels will be bulging, or else they will have long faces after too many favourites came home in first place. So it is an opportune time to look ahead to the four big football games this weekend, where all the favourites will be expected to jump the fences put in front of them.

Minor hurlers defeat Limerick to set up semi-final clash with the Cats

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Galway minor hurlers started the day off well last Sunday for the county in Semple Stadium, with a well merited 1-14 to 0-13 victory over Limerick in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

Minor footballers take on Tipperary in Tullamore

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

The Galway minor footballers, under the guidance of Clonbur's Stephen Joyce, take on defeated Munster finalists Tipperary in the All-Ireland quarter-final this Monday afternoon in O' Connor Park, Tullamore.

Galway Parks tennis finals

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

The finals of the Galway Parks tennis competition took place at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club on Friday July 24. A total of eight venues hosted tennis camps for the previous four weeks, culminating in the competition finale last Friday.

New sponsor Maxol will have been delighted with the attendances, with big crowds watching proceedings at Barna, Crestwood, Doughiska, Knocknacarra, Maree, Roscam, Tuam, and Westside. Maree retained their position as top team by winning four titles, while Barna and Knocknacarra each brought home one apiece.

Galway United hope to produce improved performance against St Pat's

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Following last Friday's demoralising SSE Airtricity League Premier Division defeat to Bray Wanderers Galway United will be hoping to produce a much improved performance against St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park tomorrow.

Liam Buckley's in form side have won six top flight matches on the spin scoring 17 goals in the process so United will need to be diligent from the outset. Manager Tommy Dunne wasn't happy with United's display when Bray claimed a fourth win on the spin with a last gasp goal.

Cunningham is a likely starter for injured Curran against Bray

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Another critical contest in Galway United's SSE Airtricity League premier division season is scheduled for tomorrow evening when Tommy Dunne's side host Bray Wanderers at Eamonn Deacy Park.

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