Galwegians must grab chance to move up

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Galwegians face a must-win fixture in Saturday’s Ulster Bank League if they harbour real hopes of forcing their way into the top four.

Connacht need to sign off Heineken Cup campaign with a win

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Connacht complete their second Heineken Cup campaign tomorrow evening (8pm) at the Galway Sportsground intent on keeping their unbeaten record against Zebre intact, and finishing the pool on a high.

Battling Bish miss out on cup final

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

An under-performing Bish failed to earn their first u-19A Cup final berth yesterday, losing to Templeogue College of Dublin at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, 72 to 58.

Templeogue started the brightest, jumping out to a 7-0 lead courtesy of some fine offensive play by Anton McDonnell as their Irish international point guard Sean Flood pushed the ball at tempo, creating easy scoring chances for his teammates.

Galway face Kevin Walsh’s Sligo for first time since summer defeat

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Alan Mulholland’s Galway footballers and Sligo, under Kevin Walsh, will face each other in the FBD League on Sunday in Enniscrone (2pm).

Italian company to sponsor Galway Cup

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Italian sportswear giant Macron is the official title sponsor of the Galway Cup, the prestigious underage soccer tournament which is in its ninth year.

Three wins for Galwegians

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Galwegians First XV face a difficult assignment on Saturday when they host first division outfit St Mary’s in the Bateman Cup (2.30pm).

Momentum gathering for Conamara cycling festival

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Five times Tour de France winner Bernard Hinault has already announced his intention to compete in this year’s Tour de Conamara.

Moycullen advance to first u-18 cup final

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Moycullen Basketball Club has secured its place in the final of the u-18 National Cup for the first time in its history.

Special county convention

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

A Special County Convention will be held tonight (Thursday) at 7.30pm in the Claregalway Hotel.

Regan relected

Thu, Jan 17, 2013

Tony Regan, who was been relected chairman of Rahoon Newcastle Hurling Club, has commended all teams from the juvenile and senior sections for all their efforts in training and competing over the year.

Connacht ready to unveil Lam as Elwood’s successor

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Pat Lam is expected to be named as Connacht’s successor to Eric Elwood in the next couple of days.

Connacht face testing trip to home of English champions

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Heineken Cup rugby is back on the calendar this weekend and Connacht return to the venue of the English champions where they cut their teeth in their first campaign last season.

Galway face Sligo IT on Sunday in FBD league

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

The Galway senior footballers will have their second competitive game of the season this Sunday when they face Sligo IT in round two of the FBD league in Tuam Stadium (2pm).

Kavanagh back on hurling training panel

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Kinvara's Shane Kavanagh, who was the Galway senior hurling captain when they last won the league in 2010, has been recalled to the extended Galway hurling squad for the coming season.

Kavanagh, who was Galway's regular full-back under John McIntyre's management, was one of the players let go from the panel when the management team of Anthony Cunningham, Tom Helebert and Mattie Kenny took charge.

Eagles swoop for an impressive win in Galway

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

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One thousand step out for Fields of Athenry

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Galway Olympian Paul Hession was on hand to present the winners of this year’s Fields of Athenry 10km.

GUST Flag Day

Thu, Jan 10, 2013

Galway United Supporters’ Trust will be holding a fundraising flag day in Galway city centre on Saturday. Proceeds will be used to help cover the cost of entering a team in the FAI u-19 League for the 2012-2013 season.