Footballers tried hard, but were well beaten

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Most of us travelled to Páirc Mhic hÉil in Castlebar on Sunday morning more in hope than expectation, and in many ways the game turned out pretty much as expected, with a relatively easy win for the home side.

Crunch games for Galway ladies in championship action

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Galway ladies u-14 and minor teams are preparing for two huge games this weekend.

On Saturday Daniel Moynihan’s minors are in semi-final action against Dublin, while on Sunday the u-14 girls take on Waterford in the All Ireland B Championship Final.

Club hurling championship on this weekend

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The senior club hurling championship continues this weekend with some high profile games down for decision.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Friday 18 July
Senior Hurling Championship: At Kenny Park, Turloughmore v Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry 7.30pm Ref: Christopher Browne. Intermediate Hurling Championship: At Loughrea, Cappataggle v Kilconieron 7.30pm Ref: Shane Hynes. Junior B Hurling Championship: At Castlegar, Rahoon-Newcastle v Craughwell 7.30pm Ref: Tom Connor. Junior C Hurling Championship: At Mullagh, Mullagh v Tommy Larkins 7.30pm Ref: Peter Campbell; At Ardrahan, Ardrahan v Pádraig Pearses 7.30pm, Ref: Kevin Egan; At Carnmore, Carnmore v Loughrea 7.30pm Ref: Leonard Fay; At Indreabhán, Mícheál Breathnach v Athenry 7.30pm Ref: Fergal Bermingham; At Bullaun, Sarsfields v Annaghdown 7.30pm Ref: Seamus Moran; At Kilnadeema, Kilnadeema-Leitrim v Liam Mellows 7.30pm Ref: Liam Gordon. Junior C1 Hurling Championship: At An Spideal, An Spidéal v Craughwell 7.30pm Ref: Shane Hynes. Minor A Hurling Championship: At Ballinderreen, Gort v Kinvara 7.30pm Ref: Pat Greene.

Gold for Duggan and Corr at national juvenile champs

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Galway athletes came home with a massive haul of medals from the second day of the National Championships, including two gold medal-winning performances from Conor Duggan and Louis Corr.

Galway’s new world champion

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Galway has a new world champion after powerlifter Ayshea Ullah O’Toole took gold at the World Drug Free Powerlifting Federation World Championships in Dusseldorf.

Kettlebell winners

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Galway Kettlebell Club won eight medals at the Leinster Kettlebell Championships in Ballinteer at the weekend.

Nine athletes from Galway competed on the day, coached by Sarah Smith, who took silver in the professional division, lifting a 24kg kettlebell in the long cycle discipline,

Advertiser.ie brings in the big guns to talk football

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Advertiser.ie took another step into the future of journalism this week, by producing its first ever vodcast ahead of this Sunday’s Connacht Senior Football Final between Mayo and Galway in MacHale Park on Sunday.

Galway v Mayo - Football greats meet up for podcast

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Mayo's John Maughan and John Casey, and Galway's Kevin Walsh and Ray Silke, met up earlier in the week at Breaffy House Hotel to preview this Sunday's Connacht final and cast an eye on the All-Ireland championship itself.

The podcast of their conversation and musings can be watched at Advertiser.ie and is now available on line.

Galway face a huge test in McHale Park on Sunday

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

The good news for Alan Mulholland and his management team before they face Mayo next Sunday in McHale Park (2pm) in the Connacht final is that niggling injuries to Shane Walsh, Joss Moore, James Kavanagh and team captain Paul Conroy have all cleared up and all men are available for selection for Sunday's clash.

Three things Galway footballers must do on Sunday to stop Mayo

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

1 - Stop Mayo's half-back line
Lee Keegan, Colm Boyle and Donal Vaughan are the springboard for many of Mayo's attacks.

Big choices for Horan to make ahead of Sunday

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Mayo head into Sunday's Connacht final looking to win four Connacht titles in a row for the first time since 1951.

Hurlers blown out of championship by Tipperary

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

The Galway hurlers led Tipperary in the All-Ireland qualifier last Saturday in Semple Stadium by 4-12 to 1-15 after 52 minutes.

County board will review Cunningham's position

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

As Anthony Cunningham's current three-year term as Galway senior hurling manager is now up, there will be a review process over the coming weeks to see if he will stay in-situ for 2015 and perhaps beyond.

Tribeswomen down Mayo to claim Connacht crown

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

There were only four points to separate the sides at the end of the game in MacHale Park on Sunday afternoon, but in reality the gap on the field was much bigger.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Hurling Fixtures
Friday 11 July

Friday 11 July

Galway return to Deacy Park after another stalemate

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

The SSE Airtricity League first division has reached a critical stage so tomorrow's Eamonn Deacy Park encounter carries huge significance for Galway FC, who host Shamrock Rovers B at the Dyke Road venue.

Having only taken one point from their two fixtures since the mid season break, Galway need a positive result against the Hoops, who have drawn twice with the Tribesmen in 2014.

Packie Bonner returns to launch Galway Cup

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Former Irish goalkeeper Packie Bonner launched the 10th Galway Cup at a reception in the Aula Maxima NUIG this week.

No home pre-season for Connacht lined up

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Connacht Rugby fans will not get to see Pat Lam's team in action at the Galway Sportsground before the start of this season's Celtic League.

 Connacht have only two pre-season fixtures planned this season and both are away from home - against Clermont Avergne in France, and Wasps in London.  It had been hoped that Newcastle Falcons would reciprocate Connacht's visit to England last season, but it is understood the English premiership side is not willing to travel.

Get ready for this year’s Streets of Galway

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

It is that time of year again when Galway City Harriers start preparing for the famous "Streets of Galway" road race, which will take place on August 9.

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