Fixtures

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Division 1 Sat 12 Apr, At Caherlistrane, Caherlistrane v Killererin 5pm, Ref: Martin Flaherty, At Corofin , Corofin v Tuam Stars 6pm, Ref: James Molloy, Sun 13 Apr, At Mountbellew, Mountbellew/Moylough v Menlough 3pm, Ref: Gearoid O Conamha

Controversial red-card proves turning point, but Galway FC still forge draw

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

A plucky performance earned Galway FC a point at Ballybofey on Saturday, but Tommy Dunne's side will be intent on taking the full complement of SSE Airtricity League first division spoils when Cobh Ramblers visit Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening.

Refereeing decisions continue to frustrate Connacht

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Connacht coach Pat Lam is calling on a new system to regulate referees in the RaboDirect Pro 12.

In the wake of Connacht’s 32-30 loss to the Scarlets last weekend in Parc Y Scarlets, Lam says all the referees from the four countries should be controlled by a single entity, similar to SANZAR in the Southern Hemisphere.

Galwegians add junior cup crown to league title

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Galwegians claimed their second junior cup title in three years at the Sportsground on Sunday with a comprehensive 35-15 victory over Westport, adding to their Connacht Junior 1B League title.

Galwegians’ Blue Belles provide cup double success

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Galwegians Women’s XV made it a memorable cup double for the club when they won the All-Ireland Women’s Cup by for the second time in three years.

Corinthians face crucial final push for promotion

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Corinthians lost their long-held second spot in the Ulster Bank League’s division 1B after falling to runaway winners Terenure on Saturday.

Heartbreak for Garbally

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Ballinasloe’s Garbally College suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Sligo Grammar in this year’s Connacht Schools Senior Cup Rugby final replay in the Sportsground.

Relegation still looms as footballers face Monaghan in final round

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Alan Mulholland's team head to Clones on Sunday (3pm) with some momentum as they try to secure a win that would automatically guarantee division two league football for 2015.

Three key learnings from Tuam

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

1. Fiontán Ó Curraoin is crucial to the cause

Galway hurlers prepare for rematch with Kilkenny

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Following their 1-20 to 1-12 win over Limerick last Sunday in the league quarter-finals, Anthony Cunningham's charges will face Kilkenny at the same venue in a semi-final double-header on Easter Sunday (April 20).

Galway Ladies maintain pole position

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

Galway Ladies remain the only unbeaten side in division two of the Tesco Home Grown NFL after extending their winning run to six.

Their latest victims were Meath who were easily overcome by 7-13 to 1-8 in Ashbourne on Sunday.

Calasanctius’ historic double

Thu, Mar 27, 2014

Calasanctius College’s u-16 boys completed an historic double in basketball claiming both the All Ireland league and cup this season.

Galwegians on track for second junior cup title in three years

Thu, Mar 27, 2014

Galwegians RFC, having secured the All Ireland League division 2A trophy, is now involved in two cup finals in the next two weeks.

Semi-final up for grabs in Limerick

Thu, Mar 27, 2014

The Galway senior hurlers travel to Limerick on Sunday to take on the home side at the Gaelic Grounds (3.30pm) in the National Hurling league quarter-final.

Meehan makes the correct decision

Thu, Mar 27, 2014

Eaten bread is soon forgotten. And no one, more than a top sportsperson, should be aware of that fact.

Galway reps on hurling review group

Thu, Mar 27, 2014

The GAA has recently confirmed the membership of a new committee to examine the state of hurling and to draft proposals to ensure the continued health of the game.

Galway still have chance for semi-final

Thu, Mar 27, 2014

Galway senior camogie ladies are still in the hunt for the last semi-place in this year’s Irish Daily Star Camogie League division one after a 4-7 to 0-12 win over Clare.