Pride at stake as Connacht season closes

Thu, May 08, 2014

Connacht complete their 2013/4 season with a difficult visit to Liberty Stadium on Saturday (6.30pm) where they face an Ospreys outfit smarting from its failure to qualify for the semi-finals.

Although only pride is at stake for both sides, Connacht coach Pat Lam is preparing his injury-hit side for an Ospreys’ onslaught.

Bish rowers reign supreme

Thu, May 01, 2014

St Joseph’s College, "The Bish", successfully defended their All Ireland schools rowing crown in Limerick on Sunday.

Welby Cup revived after thirty-two years

Thu, May 01, 2014

Oughterard GAA and the Welby family have revived a popular tourament for the first time in 32 years.

NUIG youngsters turn season around

Thu, May 01, 2014

Anyone familiar with the Disney movie The Mighty Ducks will know the classic underdog story, a mixed group of young kids go from zero to hero in a single season, turning their fortunes around by winning their local league. Here in Galway the NUI Galway Youth Academy Rugby club has only been in existence for three years. Last year’s u-13 group went through the league season without a single competitive win. They had some success at the very end of the year, winning an invitational plate at Corinthians RFC. This year the same group has managed to go through their second league season (at u-14) unbeaten, completing the season by defeating a very tough Tuam side 34-13 to win the Connacht B-league final. Three tries by Matthew Collins, two by Brian O’Sullivan, and an outstanding dot down from a cross field kick by David Burke, secured the win against Tuam’s two tries and one penalty.

Portumna lay down a marker for 2014 championship

Thu, May 01, 2014

A host of teams were hoping Portumna might be a little tired or a bit sated by their recent All-Ireland success and not too keen on the upcoming county championship. Perhaps, they would not be too pushed about retaining the Tom Callanan Cup for the coming year?

Sice misses out in 2014 championship squad

Thu, May 01, 2014

The Galway football management team of Alan Mulholland, Paul Clancy and Declan Meehan has announced its championship panel for the coming few months.

Tommy Larkins shock St Thomas

Thu, May 01, 2014

The big shock last weekend in the county hurling championship was 8/1 outsiders Tommy Larkins beating 2013 All-Ireland champions St Thomas by 2-15 to 0-19.

Athenry too strong for Liam Mellows

Thu, May 01, 2014

Former kingpins of Galway club hurling in the 1990s, and a club that also won county titles in 2000, 2002 and 2004, Athenry, got their 2014 campaign off to a positive start with a 2-20 to 0-15 win over Liam Mellows in Gort last weekend.

Double success for Corinthians

Thu, May 01, 2014

Corinthians pulled off two cup finals at the weekend, winning the u-19 and the Ard na Cregg trophies.

Corinthians faced the Connemara All Blacks in the u-19 final at the Galway Sportsground and were quick out of the blocks when prop Craig Hansberry grabbed the opening try. Captain Colin Keane added the extras before scoring an individual effort midway through the half to help his side into a 14 - 0 lead.

Wegians’ cup runneth over

Thu, May 01, 2014

Galwegians centre Jerome Harrimate was named the division 2a Player of the Year at the Ulster Bank Rugby Awards in Dublin.

Galway WFC finish season with confidence

Thu, May 01, 2014

Galway WFC wrapped up their first National League season with a 3-2 victory over neighbours Castlebar Celtic.

Galway Ladies’ sights set on league final

Thu, May 01, 2014

Galway have advanced to the Tesco Home Grown NFL division 2 final after a dominant 3-23 to 0-11 win over Westmeath.

Marmion leads Connacht award winners

Thu, May 01, 2014

Connacht's talented young scrumhalf Kieran Marmion won the Players' Player of the Year Award at the province's annual awards evening at the weekend.

Dunne plans to use full squad in weekend double at Deacy Park

Thu, May 01, 2014

On the road for the past fortnight, Galway FC make a welcome return to SSE Airtricity League action at Eamonn Deacy Park when entertaining Waterford United tomorrow evening (kick off, 7.45pm).

Lam faces tough choices to finalise next season’s squad

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Connacht coach Pat Lam says some current players will be moving on as he continues to finalise his squad for next year.

Galwegians youngsters in Six Nations festival

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Galwegians u-12s will make their annual pilgrimage to London with a squad of 33 players and 24 adults to take part in the world-renowned London-Irish “Clearing-Out” Six Nations Mini Rugby Festival.

This is the 33rd time London Irish has hosted this event and it will by attended by 29 clubs from six countries, including England, Scotland, Wales, France and Germany. Ireland will be represented by Ballymena, Clontarf, Coleraine, De La Salle Palmerstown, Dolphin, Garryowen and Galwegians.

Corinthians captain Gormley receives nomination

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Corinthians completed their Ulster Bank League season with defeat to relegation-threatened Malone at Gibson Park on Saturday.

Corinthians, whose promotion hopes were dashed the previous weekend, had little to play for, while their hosts needed victory to escape the drop to division 2A.

Hurlers must learn to be more ruthless up front

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Páirc na nGael, or the Gaelic Grounds, as it used to be known, on the Ennis Road in Limerick is one of my favourite sporting venues.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Salthill Hotel Senior Hurling Championship:
Friday 25 Apr, At Loughrea, Clarinbridge v Mullagh 7pm

Friday 25 Apr, At Loughrea, Clarinbridge v Mullagh 7pm

Dunne wants improved finishing power as Galway head to Longford

Thu, Apr 24, 2014

Encouraged by Friday's SSE Airtricity League first division win over Wexford Youths, Galway FC will be hoping for another positive result when visiting City Calling Stadium on Saturday evening for a clash with Longford Town.

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