Salthill must seize chance to get points on the board

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

The only two pointless teams in the Airtricity League first division collide on Saturday evening at Drom when Salthill Devon host Wexford Youths.

Though Salthill were much improved against Mervue United, they still suffered another defeat, having lost out to a rampant Longford Town on the opening night of the season.

Title defence for Galway kickboxer

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Current IKF All Ireland super welterweight kickboxing champion Charlie "The Iceman" Ward who fights out of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym, will make a mandatory first defence of his title to Alex Kravtsov from Dublin this Saturday night in the Menlo Park Hotel. Ward’s defence will be the main event of the evening which features an Ireland versus England ten-man team event on the undercard. The first fight kicks off at 7pm.Telephone 087 8119227 for more details.

Enda Tannion - Unsung hero and St Thomas to the core

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Any club team that wins an All-Ireland senior title has a few leaders who come to the fore when their team's need is greatest.

Step-up in class for u-21s on Saturday

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

This Saturday in Tuam Stadium (4pm) the Galway u-21 footballers take on old rivals Mayo in the Connacht semi-final.

Alan Flynn's side had a facile 1-20 to 0-7 victory over Sligo last Monday at the same venue, leaving just five days to prepare for Saturday’s outing.

Galway Ladies prepare for tough battle ahead

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Galway Ladies are building up to a tough series of games against fellow table toppers in the Tesco Home Grown NFL division 2.

Four rounds of the league have lapsed and the performances of the Galway Ladies have cultivated a joint top position with Kerry, Westmeath, and Kildare - all of whom have won three of their four outings to date. However, this four-way platform will witness a schism this weekend as Galway face a sturdy Westmeath side on March 24, while Kerry and Kildare will also play each other on the same weekend.

John Burke in hurling heaven

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

When six of your sons are on the field of play the day your beloved club wins its first All-Ireland, it is easy to think any manager would think they were having a dream.

McMichael’s three-pointer on the buzzer sees Titans through to final

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Titans Basketball Club has qualified for its fifth consecutive National League final after edging a thrilling division one semi-final over Templeogue on Saturday.

Local clubs dominate Galway Head

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

St Joseph’s College enjoyed the perfect warm-up at the Boston Scientific Galway Head of the River at the weekend ahead of this week’s trip to Australia.

Corinthians retain Glynn Cup

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Corinthians RFC retained the annual Glynn Cup and Langan Trophy at the annual festival of rugby held in conjunction Galwegians.

Triple Olympian in Galway this weekend

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Triple Olympic water polo gold medalist, Gergely Kiss from Hungary, will be the special guest at the Irish u-14 Water Polo Cup in the NUIG Kingfisher pool this weekend.

Vital games for Galway in National League double-header on Sunday

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Galway’s senior hurlers and footballers need to pick up the pieces this weekend in a double-header of National League action at Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

Another All Ireland crown for Galway as St Thomas do the business in Croke Park

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

St Thomas, the rural amalgamation of Kilchreest, Castledaly and Peterswell, are the 2013 All-Ireland club hurling champions after defeating Kilcormac-Killoughey (Offaly) on a score-line of 1-11 to 1-09 at Croke Park on Sunday.

St Thomas favourites to become champions

Thu, Mar 14, 2013

It is an exciting time in the parishes of Kilchreest and Peterswell as St Thomas prepare for Sunday's All-Ireland club final clash with Kilcormac-Killoughey at Croke Park (2pm).

Rowers descend on Corrib for annual Galway Head

Thu, Mar 14, 2013

In a weekend of festivals, Galway rowing stages its annual Head of the River on Saturday.

The Mayor of Galway, Terry O’Flaherty, Paul Walsh of sponsor Boston Scientific, and Pat Morgan, vice president of NUI Galway, will be this year’s starters for the event which boasts 1,000 oarspeople from Ireland.

Early season derby for first division rivals

Thu, Mar 14, 2013

Contrasting starts to the Airtricity League first division season ensures tomorrow's Fahy's Field encounter between Mervue United and Salthill Devon carries added significance.

Hurlers face resurgent Tipp on Monday

Thu, Mar 14, 2013

The Galway hurlers will try to bounce back from their two-point defeat to Clare last Sunday in Ennis when they welcome Tipperary to Salthill this Bank Holiday Monday (2pm).

Saturday night lights in O’Moore Park for footballers

Thu, Mar 14, 2013

The Galway senior footballers will be able to watch the St Patrick’s Day parade in comfort, or take in the club finals in Croke Park on Sunday as they are in action on Saturday night, against Laois in O’Moore Park at 7pm.

Galway u-21 footballers kick off against Sligo

Thu, Mar 14, 2013

This Monday in Tuam Stadium (4pm) the Galway u-21 footballers kick start their Connacht championship campaign with a clash against Sligo.

Marist defend Connacht crown to deny Garbally 

Thu, Mar 14, 2013

St Joseph's College, Garbally, Ballinasloe 11

Rugby rivals celebrate St Patrick’s Day with Glynn Cup festival

Thu, Mar 14, 2013

The city’s oldest rugby rivalry will be renewed once more on St Patrick’s Day when teams from Galwegians and Corinthians battle for the annual Glynn Cup and Langan Trophy.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.