Lam prepares for another year of Heineken Cup rugby with stronger squad

Thu, May 23, 2013

New Connacht Rugby coach Pat Lam has added a strong Kiwi flavour in completing his squad for next season.

The final two signings are both New Zealanders, former u-20 World Cup captain Jake Heenan, and James So’oialo, the brother of former All Black Rodney and Samoan international scrumhalf Steven. And with Chief’s captain Craig Clarke also a new recruit this season, it brings to eight the number of Kiwis/South Pacific Islanders on the Connacht squad.

Mervue must be disciplined in high-stakes clash

Thu, May 23, 2013

Six points behind table-toppers Longford Town, Mervue United are completely aware that tomorrow's Fahy's Field encounter against the midlanders is classed in the crucial category.

Manogue faces flying Frenchman in title defence

Thu, May 23, 2013

Castlepark man Gary "Slick" Manogue, who fights out of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym in the city, will make a mandatory first defence of his IKF European supermiddleweight title on Sunday.

Oranmore double

Thu, May 23, 2013

Oranmore Badminton Club made history this year with two club teams claiming All Ireland titles.

In an amazing finish to the season, the club’s grade seven and grade nine teams came out on top at the Baldoyle Badminton Centre in Dublin - the first time two teams from the club had made it to All Ireland final day - while the Galway Lawn Tennis Club team won the grade eight title.

Basketball success for Galway schools

Thu, May 23, 2013

Four Galway schools enjoyed success at this year’s All Ireland finals with Calasanctius College and Presentation Athenry winning second-year titles.

County players return to club action

Thu, May 23, 2013

It is back to club football for many of Galway’s senior county players this weekend, and a full round of the senior football championship games is scheduled.

Morrison’s magic seals u-14 shield win

Thu, May 23, 2013

Rahoon/Newcastle’s young hurlers clinched the u-14 shield with a superb team performance at the weekend.

Their forward division, including man of the match Oisin Morrison ( 2-1), outscored a valiant Ballindereen team by 4-3 to 0-6 in Clarinbridge.

Mayo in a different class to shambolic Galway

Thu, May 23, 2013

Strolling up Rockbarton Park last Sunday afternoon to Pearse Stadium, I met Bosco McDermott and Liam Sammon.

Renmore gymnasts in flying form at nationals

Thu, May 23, 2013

Renmore gymnasts made club history when four members represented Ireland at the 2013 Celtic Cup Championships in The Isle of Man.

Galway the underdogs as they welcome Mayo to Salthill

Thu, May 16, 2013

If past performances are a good indicator of future performance – and they are – Mayo will beat Galway on Sunday at Pearse Stadium (4pm).

Mayo and Galway greats join forces for pre-match event

Thu, May 16, 2013

Salthill-Knocknacarra GAA Club is hosting a special pre-match questions and answers session with former Galway and Mayo greats ahead of the eagerly-awaited provincial derby match.

Former managers John O'Mahoney and Liam Sammon will join with former players Ray Silke, Maurice Sheridan, Niall Finnegan, Anthony Finnerty, Gordon Morley and Cathal McGinley at Salthill Hotel on Sunday (May 19), which kicks off with a recption at 1.15pm.

Conroy focusing on the team performance on Sunday

Thu, May 16, 2013

Time moves swiftly at intercounty level. When a team is going badly, failing to get many championship outings and gone by early July year-in year-out, the summers trip over themselves.

Liam Mellows hosts barbecue and open evening

Thu, May 16, 2013

Galway city hurling and camogie club, Liam Mellows, is holding a barbecue and “open evening” at the club’s grounds at Ballyloughane, Renmore (beside the beach), on Friday May 24th May from 7pm to 9 pm.

Non-members, members, supporters and their children are welcome to come along and see Mellows’ state-of-the-art facilities, which includes a new all-weather juvenile pitch, hurling wall, and astro-turf pitches.

Devon crave much-needed confidence boost in busy weekend

Thu, May 16, 2013

Trailing second from bottom Cobh Ramblers by eight points, Salthill Devon will be hoping to register their first victory of the Airtricity League first division when Athlone Town visit Drom.

Galway Ladies remain positive despite defeat

Thu, May 16, 2013

As the Galway Ladies look towards preparing for championship season, manager Barry Downey remains postive despite his side’s disappointing loss in the National League division two final to Kerry on Sunday.

Salthill Devon’s famous Fives to celebrate Corrib Shamrocks’ anniversary

Thu, May 16, 2013

Salthill Devon is once again gearing up for its long-running and popular national five-aside tournament over the June bank holiday weekend.

Galway cycling team gears up for 2013 An Post Rás

Thu, May 16, 2013

The countdown is on for nine Galway cyclists who are taking part in Ireland’s premier cycling event, the 2013 An Post Rás, which starts on Sunday.

Best of the west in women’s cup final

Thu, May 16, 2013

Castlebar Celtic have reached the final of the WFAI Cup.

It is a huge achievement for the club that lost its manager and mentor Jeremy Dee during the year when he was tragically killed in a car crash on his way to a match.

Tag set to kick off in Corinthians

Thu, May 16, 2013

One of the biggest summer sporting events in the west, Tag Rugby, kicks off next week at Corinthian Park.

Oughterard and Galwegians look for your vote

Thu, May 16, 2013

Oughterard RFC and Galwegians RFC are two of 16 rugby clubs to be shortlisted for Ulster Bank RugbyForce - an initiative which provides rugby clubs with a support package to renovate their club and upgrade their facilities.

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