Hurling golf classic
Thu, Jun 20, 2013
The annual Galway Hurling Supporters’ Club golf classic will take place on Friday July 5 at Galway Bay Golf Course.
The golf classic has limited time slots remaining with teams of four costing €200.
Read more ...Mervue look to consolidate hold on second place with visit to Wexford
Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Having ended a four-game losing streak in all competitions, Mervue United will be anxious to garner the full complement of spoils when they visit Ferrycarrig Park tomorrow for a clash with Wexford Youths.
Read more ...Streets of Galway celebrates twenty-eight years of summer running
Thu, Jun 13, 2013
The popular Streets of Galway 8k Road Race is set to take place on August 10.
Read more ...Connacht recruits eight younsters for its academy
Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Eight new youngsters will join Connacht Rugby’s academy next season, including current Irish u-20 player, David Panter, who is currently involved in the World Cup in France.
Read more ...Galway women’s team gets go ahead for National League
Thu, Jun 13, 2013
A new women’s soccer team representing Galway has been accepted to compete in the National League.
Read more ...West Coast United in first final
Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Newcomers West Coast United will square up to Tuam Celtic in the final of the u-12 Shield tomorrow evening at Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway (7.30pm).
Read more ...Costello named on Irish team
Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Sprinter Laura Ann Costello of Galway City Harriers has been selected to compete for Ireland in the European Youth Olympic Festival in mid July in Utrecht in the Netherlands.
Read more ...Galway senior football qualifiers this weekend
Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Salthill-Knocknacarra v Micheal Breathnach
Saturday 7.15pm Pearse Stadium
Moycullen crowned Club of the Year
Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Moycullen were the big winners at Basketball Ireland’s annual awards, winning the Irish Club of the Year crown, while NUIG’s Mystics star Ailish O’Reilly awarded the National League Young Player of the Year.
Moycullen’s award comes after a season in which the club enjoyed success on the big stage. Two of the club’s most memorable wins came in the overtime SuperLeague thriller against DCU Saints and the u-18 National Cup quarter-final triumph away to KUBS of Dublin.
Read more ...Galwegians appoint new coach
Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Galwegians have recruited Connacht Rugby development officer Cory Brown to coach its 1st XV next season.
Read more ...Captain Moore is not taking improving Portlaoise for granted
Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Galway open their Leinster championship campaign against Laois on Sunday, and Fergal Moore insists his side needs to be extremely professional and focused in their approach.
Read more ...Chairman urges supporters to get behind Galway’s hurlers
Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Galway’s hurling supporters are being urged to get behind their senior players as they start their 2013 championship campaign on Sunday.
Read more ...Connacht drawn with French giants Toulouse again
Thu, Jun 06, 2013
Connacht’s third foray into Heineken Cup Rugby will see French giants Toulouse return to the Galway Sportsground next season.
Read more ...Celebratation for Johnny O’Connor
Thu, Jun 06, 2013
The career of Connacht Rugby legend Johnny O’Connor will be celebrated tomorrow evening at a special retirement celebration in The Ardilaun hotel.
The Galway native who endeared himself to supporters for his 100 per cent commitment and hard-hitting tackling, retired at the end of the season after making his 146th appearance for the province. The flanker’s career included 12 caps for Ireland and two Heineken Cup wins and premiership titles with Wasps in England.
Read more ...Moycullen basketball scoops top award
Thu, Jun 06, 2013
Great basketball news for Galway. Moycullen has been named as club of the year by Basketball Ireland. The award, which is voted for by members of the national media that regularly feature basketball as part of their sports coverage, is a huge honour for the club.
The National Awards Ceremony, which takes place on Saturday in the National Basketball Arena in Dublin, will also see NUIG Mystics player Ailish O’Reilly collect the National League Young Player of the Year award.
Read more ...Mervue must capitalise on Cobh’s patchy form
Thu, Jun 06, 2013
Following four defeats on the spin in all competitions, Mervue United will be especially eager to deliver a home Airtricity League first division victory when Cobh Ramblers visit Fahy's Field on Saturday afternoon (4.30pm kick off).
Read more ...Time to change football championship format
Thu, Jun 06, 2013
In these austere times, if GAA supporters (consumers) are going to pay their limited cash at the turnstiles to attend games, they expect to be entertained.
It is a pretty basic requirement. A fundamental part of the purchase contract: "Bang for your buck" as the yanks say.
Read more ...Portumna do enough to see off All-Ireland champions
Thu, Jun 06, 2013
Portumna and title holders St Thomas faced each other in Athenry on Sunday in a high profile senior championship clash in Group A, which attracted a good crowd to Kenny Park.
Read more ...Galway wins at the Irish schools’ championships
Thu, Jun 06, 2013
Galway schools produced a number of medallists at the Irish Schools Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Read more ...Major development draw in Caltra
Thu, Jun 06, 2013
A joint development draw has been launched in Caltra to provide funds for the completion of the new community centre and progression of the GAA pitch and dressing rooms.
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