Ray Silke's GAA wish list for 2014

Thu, Jan 09, 2014

It has been five years since the Galway footballers won the JJ Nestor Cup.

No festive respite for young Moycullen basketballers

Thu, Jan 02, 2014

SSE Renewables Moycullen were back on the court on Sunday after a short Christmas break when they travelled to Cork to play current league leaders UCC Demons.

Lam hopes to boost squad for Leinster as trio return from injury

Thu, Jan 02, 2014

Connacht Rugby return to the Galway Sportsground on Saturday evening (7.15pm) hoping to repeat last season’s home victory over visitors Leinster in this RaboDirect Pro 12 interprovincial clash.

Galwegians claim cup honours over Corinthians

Thu, Jan 02, 2014

Galwegians came out on top in the Connacht Senior Cup final against local rivals Corinthians in Glenina by 31- 26.

Interprovincials provide challenging festive fare for Connacht Rugby

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

Connacht Rugby’s traditional interprovincial festive fixtures begins on Friday when they take on the RaboDirect League leaders Munster in Thomond Park (7.15pm).

Ray Silke's GAA Christmas quiz

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

There are 40 questions in the quiz:
Twenty question at ordinary level, and 20 twenty honours questions.

Twenty question at ordinary level, and 20 twenty honours questions.

Win in Kilkenny makes for Maree Christmas

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

Maree’s league-leading record moved to 8-1 with a 90-70 winter solstice away win over Team Left Bank Kilkenny in Saturda’s National Basketball League.

Connacht need to transfer European form to Pro 12 on Saturday

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

After the highs of European rugby, Connacht are back in the Galway Sportsground on Saturday evening (5pm) fighting to lift themselves off the bottom of the Pro 12 table.

Craughwell win Junior Hurling Championship

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

The replay of the Galway Junior (A) Hurling Championship Final was held last weekend at Duggan Park. It was another very close contest, however it was Craughwell who emerged victorious, with a one point win over a gallant Annaghdown side, on a score-line of 2-7 to 1-9.

Craughwell were managed to success by Stephen Glennon, and it was the club's third victory in the grade. The club last won this title in 1969.

John Joyce Memorial Sevens set for St Stephen’s Day

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

The Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA club are already ‘geared up’ and eagerly looking forward to their annual sevens competition, which is to be held at Arus Bóthar na Trá on St Stephen’s Day.

Galway FC make crucial signings ahead of pre-season

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Galway FC manager Tommy Dunne has started his recruitment process ahead of pre-season training which will commence in the second week of January.

Avenging Toulouse too clinical for Connacht

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Struck by a flu virus just 48 hours before kick-off, and then to be hit by a vengeful Toulouse, Connacht could not repeat their previous heroics in this second of the back-to-back on Saturday evening.

Let’s do it again Connacht

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

They do not come much bigger than this. The aristocrats of French rugby Toulouse take on Connacht in the Heineken Cup on Saturday in the Galway Sportsground (6pm) on a mission of revenge.

Players’ belief in themselves shines through

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Connacht's win over the most decorated Heineken Cup side ranks as one of the best in the European competition, says Gavin Duffy.

"That is the best win we have ever had. It's the best win for any away team in Europe - with their playing staff and resources. We have made huge gains in the last couple of years, but that has to go down as one of the best away wins in the European Cup. When we get it right, we are very good.

Hail Galway’s new world champion

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Gary Manogue, who fights out of the Black Dragon kickboxing club in Galway, became the new World Super Welterweight Kickboxing Champion on Saturday night in Leisureland, Salthill.

Another stern test awaits Galway WFC in Dublin

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Galway travel to Dublin to take on second-placed Bus Éireann WNL side Peamount United on Sunday.

Galway WFC manager Nigel Keady is expecting another stern challenge, having faced league leaders last weekend in Deacy Park.

Quelle surprise for Toulouse as Connacht deliver shock cup win

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

It is one of rugby's greatest upsets. Connacht’s giantkilling of European aristocrats in their own back yard will rank as one of the most significant in the history of the Heineken Cup.

Galwegians celebrate in scoring style

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Galwegians preserved their 100 per cent home record with they notched up a fourth successive bonus point win at Crowley Park against Old Crescent on Saturday.

Played under lights as part of Galwegians’ 50th anniversary at Glenina, the home side produced a solid display with a 34-0 victory which now puts them within closing distance of their nearest rivals in the Ulster Bank League division 2A.