Evening with Paddy Mulligan

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Galway United Supporters’ Trust will host a night with Irish football legend and former Galway United manager Paddy Mulligan at the Galway Rovers Clubhouse, Claddagh, on Friday April 26 (8pm). Mulligan played 50 times for the Republic of Ireland and also lined out for Shamrock Rovers, Chelsea, Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion. All are welcome - there is no admission charge.

Galway u-21s progress to All-Ireland final against Cork

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Many times in the past decade, Galway football fans have headed to championship games hoping to win, and returned disappointed, but last weekend was a day to savour.

Three positives for Galway

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

1. Forwards were very efficient.
Shane Walsh is a talented youngster. When he is in possession, he is very hard to tackle. Defenders back off him and things happen. He has speed and skill and two good feet. He hit 0-6 (3fs) last Saturday and he has notched 0-24 in the four championship games to date.

Hurlers well beaten by Kilkenny

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Last Sunday was yet another disappointing experience for the Galway senior hurlers at the hands of their nemesis Kilkenny.

Captain O Curraoin ready to dig deep again to overturn Kildare

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Galway u-21 captain Fiontán Ó Curraoin has had a busy lifestyle since January - juggling books and football.

Plenty at stake for Galway’s first division clubs

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Four clubs in Galway have been invited to a Monday night meeting about the formation of a new Connacht Senior League at the McWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris.

Salthill Devon, Mervue United, Galway United Supporters Trust, and NUI Galway will be represented alongside Sligo Rovers, St John's Athletic, Ballinasloe Town, Longford Town, Athlone Town, Willow Park, Westport United, Castlebar Celtic, and Ballina Town.

Galway women’s soccer team to compete in National League

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

A newly-formed senior soccer club, Galway WFC, is issuing a call to the Galway business community to support bringing Women’s National League football to Galway this September.

Bronze for Craughwell vets

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Craughwell AC celebrated a historic bronze medal in the national road relays in Raheny recently. The veteran men's team of Mark Davis, Gerry Ryan and Martin Corcoran won the Bronze in the M35 race in 20:00 exactly. The medal was a great achievement for the runners, whose average age is 47. Mark Davis ran the first leg with a stunning 4.53 mile split. Gerry Ryan took up the baton and duly ran the fastest two mile leg of the entire veterans’ event in 9:58, hauling the team up into third position. Martin Corcoran took the changeover with a decent, but not unassailable lead on the fourth-placed athletes, and found the reserves to hold off his challengers and win the bronze,surprised many by breaking the Dublin dominance in the event. Craughwell’s senior men, Jamie Fallon-Spellman, Conor Gillen, Neil Greaney and Jason Broderick finished in 14th place.

Keeper Collins the heroine as Greenfields secure Irish Trophy again

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Greenfields Hockey Club has succeeded in winning the Irish Ladies’ Trophy for a second successive year after overcoming Ulster outfit Lisnagarvey on Sunday.

It took a penalty shoot-out to determine this year’s winners, and in a nail-biting final Greenfields’ keeper Sinead Collins stepped up to become the heroine and match winner, bringing the trophy back to Galway for the second year in a row.

Corinthians wrap up successful season with comprehensive win

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Corinthians enjoyed a carnival atmosphere at Cloonacauneen on Saturday as their first XV completed the Ulster Bank League season with a comprehensive 53-10 win over Seapoint.

Maree and Moycullen in All Ireland champs

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Two Galway teams claimed All Ireland titles in the u-14/ and u-16 club championships held in Galway, Cork, Dublin and Dundalk.

Another Trip to Tipp for Galway hurling fans

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Do you remember the famous Trip to Tipp musical experiences? Are you too young to remember them?

Supporters’ bus to Thurles

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

The Galway Hurling Supporters’ Club and Bus Eireann will provide a bus to Thurles on Sunday for supporters wishing to travel to the Allianz Senior Hurling semi-finals with Dublin v Tipperary at 2pm followed by Galway v Kilkenny at 3.45pm.

The details are as follows: Depart Ceannt Station 11am, Oranmore Community Centre 11.15am, Craughwell 11.25am, Loughrea 11.35am, Killimor 11.50am, Portumna 12 noon. The price of the bus is €10 per person and the bus will return directly after the game. To reserve a seat text 085-8614084 with name and pick-up point, or email ghurlingsupportersclub@ gmail.com Spaces are limited.

Elwood targets last interprovincial win as league leaders Ulster visit

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Interprovincial victories always have always been a little thin on the ground for Connacht, but when they host Ulster tomorrow evening (7.45pm), the home side has a real opportunity to make it two from three at home this season.

Galway u-21s look to raise the bar again against favourites Kildare

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

The Galway u-21 footballers will head to Tullamore this Saturday (2pm) to take on Kildare in the All-Ireland semi-final knowing they will have to improve significantly on their Connacht final display if they are to get past a big, tall and physical Kildare outfit.

Best finish still the target for Elwood’s men

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

After an unexpected three week break from action, Connacht head to Edinburgh for a crucial clash in their bid to finish this season’s campaign on a high.

Galway to host first international hurling festival

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Sixteen teams from around the world will compete in the first international hurling festival which is to be held in Galway in September.

Uncertainty still surrounds Galway’s proposed League of Ireland team

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

In October last year FAI chief executive officer John Delaney stated the association's intention of fielding one team from Galway in the League of Ireland and meetings continue to take place about making this a reality for the 2014 season.

Lam brings his heart and soul to Connacht Rugby

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Pat Lam is a half-full glass type of Kiwi.
Positive and passionate, the incoming Connacht coach, who has been a longtime advocate for the sport of rugby, is now just as enthusiastic about his new “adventure” in Ireland.

Bidwell takes half-marathon crown in Connamara

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Galway’s Matt Bidwell was the winner of this year’s half marathon in the Connemara Marathon series of races held at the weekend.

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