No rest for county hurlers
Thu, Jul 11, 2013
The Galway hurlers do not have much time to dwell on their Leinster final defeat to Dublin as they return to the club championship this weekend.
Read more ...Galway’s Fit for Life leader Bernie Kelly honoured
Thu, Jul 11, 2013
Well-known Galway City Harriers runner, Bernie Kelly, is being honoured for her contribution to the sport.
Read more ...Tennis challenge nets politicians
Thu, Jul 11, 2013
Local politicians and soccer legends were to the fore at the recent Galway Lawn Tennis Open Day Tennis Challenge.
Read more ...Mervue edge Salthill in local derby
Thu, Jul 11, 2013
Though Salthill Devon had been showing signs of improvement, Saturday evening's Galway derby confirmed Mervue United's superiority at Fahy's Field.
Read more ...Open day at Mervue for u-19 trials
Thu, Jul 11, 2013
Mervue United has re-appointed Justin Neary as its Airtricity u-19 manager for the coming season.
Read more ...Galway favourites to retain Leinster title, but they can expect a stern test
Thu, Jul 04, 2013
Dublin remain the 9/4 outsiders against Galway this Sunday in the Leinster hurling final at Croke Park (4pm), despite having ditched Kilkenny out of the championship.
Read more ...Galway’s forward flair could have the edge
Thu, Jul 04, 2013
Denis Walsh (Sunday Times)
Who will win: Dublin
Who will win: Dublin
Read more ...Footballers blessed with visit of Waterford in round two
Thu, Jul 04, 2013
The Galway footballers have again been lucky with another home draw, and another division four team, in round two of the qualifiers. They will face Waterford on Saturday at 2.30pm in Salthill.
Read more ...Hurling chairman urges support
Thu, Jul 04, 2013
Galway hurling chairman, Joe Byrne, is urging all Galway supporters to head to Croke Park on Sunday in support of the county’s hurlers in the Leinster final against Dublin (4pm).
Read more ...Salthill’s improving form will test a slipping Mervue
Thu, Jul 04, 2013
In derby games anything is possible with the form book shredded so Mervue United's Fahy's Field Airtricity League first division contest with Salthill Devon promises to be interesting.
Read more ...Minors lose out in extra time to Mayo
Thu, Jul 04, 2013
The Galway minor footballers crashed out of the Connacht championship to Mayo on a scoreline of 5-8 to 2-11 after-extra time last Sunday in Hyde Park.
Read more ...Lally prepares for World Championships in Ukraine
Thu, Jul 04, 2013
Galway athlete Alanna Lally has been selected to compete for Ireland in the World Youth Track & Field Championships in Donetsk, Ukraine.
Read more ...Drom prepares for Macron Galway Cup next month
Thu, Jul 04, 2013
The Macron Galway Cup, the prestigious underage soccer tournament hosted by Salthill Devon, will take place this year from August 7 to 10.
Read more ...golf results
Thu, Jul 04, 2013
Galway Bay Golf Club: Lady Captain’s Prize (Marie Kelly) 18 hole stableford, Fiona Caulfield (15) 32; Noirin Gohery (30) 32;Gross Mandy Cosgrave (10) 19;Helen O’Flaherty (15) 32; Jacinta Quinn (29) 31; Front 9 Katherine Cahill (21) 17;Back 9 Geraldine Rowan (21) 18; Longest Drive, Fiona Caulfield; Nearest the Pin, Bridgie Hanley; Cat 1 Orla Shields; Cat 2 Eilisa Molloy; Cat 3 Catriona O’Regan; Past Lady captains, Sheila Lawlor; 9 hole comp, Bridie Day (36).
Read more ...Soccer and Gaelic academy next week
Thu, Jul 04, 2013
The Oranmore/Maree Schools Soccer and Gaelic Football for boys and girls aged five to 13 returns next week, Monday July 8 to 12, to the new Maree pitches and new Maree indoor astro from 9am to 1pm daily.
Read more ...Salthill’s improving form will test a slipping Mervue
Thu, Jul 04, 2013
In derby games anything is possible with the form book shredded so Mervue United's Fahy's Field Airtricity League first division contest with Salthill Devon promises to be interesting.
Read more ...Galway footballers’ season is on the line against Tipperary
Thu, Jun 27, 2013
The Galway senior footballers face Tipperary in the qualifiers this Saturday evening at 7pm in Pearse Stadium.
It is a must-win game for Galway who will not want their championship season to a total catastrophe and a shocking return on their investment of time and effort over the past few months.
Read more ...Lam ushers in new Connacht culture
Thu, Jun 27, 2013
It is a new ball game at Connacht Rugby this season, and coach Pat Lam is already keen to ensure the province continues its improvement, particularly with ball in hand.
Read more ...Connacht unveils unique rugby scholars programme
Thu, Jun 27, 2013
Connacht’s talented young rugby players will be able to combine study and sport as a result of a new partnership with Yeats College.
Read more ...Keary goal puts wind back in Loughrea’s sails
Thu, Jun 27, 2013
A shock looked in store as Castlegar led Loughrea by four points with 12 minutes left on the clock in Kenny Park on Sunday evening.
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