Galwegians’ unbeaten record on the line in Dubarry Park

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

Galwegians’ top-of-the-table position is at stake when they head to Athlone to face Buccaneers in their first local derby of this season’s Ulster Bank League division one contest.

Corinthians to make home advantage count

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

Corinthians return to Cloonacauneen on Saturday in search of a second win in this season’s Ulster Bank League division 1B campaign when they face Shannon (2.30pm).

Having coming away from Dooadoyle last weekend with just a losing bonuspoint (23-18), Pat Cunningham will have his side primed when they take on a struggling Shannon that have yet to post a win this season.

Barna and St Michael’s semi-final ends in a draw

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

After the total cake-walk and bore-fest between Milltown and Corofin in the first semi-final, most supporters were delighted that Barna and St Michael’s served up an entertaining and close encounter at Tuam Stadium on Sunday which ended in a 0-12 to 0-12 draw.

Corofin ruthlessly crush hapless Milltown

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

The biggest defeat I can remember suffering in senior club football was in 1990 when Salthill-Knocknacarra hammered Corofin in the county final by 14 points.

Portumna sneak past Loughrea at the death

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

Most supporters leaving Kenny Park on Sunday afternoon will have had some degree of sympathy for Loughrea, who were rather unfortunate to lose against a lethargic Portumna outfit.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Oct 02, 2014

Football Fixtures
Saturday 4 October: Division 1, At Caherlistrane, Caherlistrane v Corofin, 5pm Ref: PJ Rabbitte; Division 4, At Tuam Stars Pitch, Tuam Stars v Glenamaddy/Glinsk, 5pm Ref: A O Connell; At Headford, Headford v Williamstown, 5pm Ref: R McNicholas; At The Priarie, Salthill-Knocknacarra v Athenry, 5.30pm Ref: T Faherty.

Saturday 4 October: Division 1, At Caherlistrane, Caherlistrane v Corofin, 5pm Ref: PJ Rabbitte; Division 4, At Tuam Stars Pitch, Tuam Stars v Glenamaddy/Glinsk, 5pm Ref: A O Connell; At Headford, Headford v Williamstown, 5pm Ref: R McNicholas; At The Priarie, Salthill-Knocknacarra v Athenry, 5.30pm Ref: T Faherty.

Connacht face Scottish trailblazers after record third league win on the bounce

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Connacht Rugby, with little time to enjoy their “massive” win over Leinster, now head to Glasgow knowing the Scottish trailblazers are a different proposition, particularly at Scotstoun, in tomorrow evening’s Guinness Pro 12 fixture (7.35pm).

Galway FC put themselves in great position to secure play-off

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Four SSE Airtricity League first division wins in a row ensure Galway FC will make the long trek to St Colman's Park on Saturday evening to face Cobh Ramblers loaded with confidence.

Impressive when dismissing Finn Harps' challenge at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway have acquired form and momentum at exactly the right time as they edge towards securing a play-off berth.

Mouthwatering senior football semi-finals on Sunday

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

The two county senior football semi-finals are down for decision this Sunday at Tuam Stadium.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Hurling Fixtures
Saturday 27 September: Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final: At Kenny Park, Ardrahan v Turloughmore, 3pm Ref: M Haverty. Senior Hurling Shield: At Kilnadeema, Kilnadeema-Leitrim v Sarsfields, 2pm Ref: D Kelly

Last season’s finalists headline hurling quarter-finals

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

The four county senior hurling quarter-finals are down for decision this weekend.

Euro title headlines kickboxing fight night

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

A European title fight is the headline event at the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club’s fight night on Saturday in the Menlo Park Hotel.

Canavan qualifies for world champs

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Galway athlete Neasa Canavan has secured a place in the Ironman World Championships which take place in Hawaii next year.

City school rivals meet in Walter Burke Memorial Cup

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Today sees traditional city rivals St Mary's College and St Joseph's College compete for the Walter Burke Memorial Cup. The match kicks off in St Mary's at 11.45am.

Galwegians host UL Bohs in early season table topper

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Galwegians entertain UL Bohemians in an early season table-toppng clash in the Ulster Bank League division 1B fixture at Crowley park on Saturday (2.30pm).

Corinthians off the mark

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Corinthians head to Limerick on Saturday to face Garryowen at Dooradoyle Park (2.30pm) in their third Ulster Bank League fixture.

New tennis champions

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

The annual Galway Lawn Tennius Club Championships produced two first-time champions.

Connacht’s winning form to be tested by champions Leinster

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

Connacht’s new-found confidence and recent winning form will be tested by back-to-back champions Leinster in their Guinness Pro 12 meeting at the Galway Sportsground tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

Top Oil fuels Connacht Rugby

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

The 100% Irish-owned fuel company has become an official partner as part of a two-year deal, and the company’s logo will appear on the back of the men’s training and playing jerseys.

Promotion play-off beckons as Galway host Finn Harps

Fri, Sep 19, 2014

With only four SSE Airtricity League first division games remaining, Galway FC know a victory at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday evening against Finn Harps will edge them closer to a craved promotion play-off berth.

Throughout the campaign a top three finish has been Galway's target and Tommy Dunne's charges have hit form at precisely the right time in the domestic footballing year. Recent wins over Longford Town, Waterford United, and Shamrock Rovers B ensure Galway lead fourth-placed Wexford Youths in the table by five points.

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