A tough opener as u-21 hurlers start title defence

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

The Galway u-21 hurlers take on Kilkenny in Thurles (6pm) this Saturday evening in the Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland semi-final. The game is preceded by the other semi-final, between Clare and Antrim at 4pm.

Mervue face tricky assignment in cup joust

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Mervue United make the long trek to the RSC tomorrow evening knowing a win over Waterford United will steer them into the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup.

Front row duo return for Connacht

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Connacht front row players Ethienne Reynecke and Rodney Ah You will feature in today’s Connacht Eagles fixture against Munster A at the Galway Sportsground (3pm).

Delaney to open Moyne Villa facilities

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

FAI chief executive John Delaney heads west this weekend to officially open the Moyne Villa Soccer Club in Headford.

Rugby legend is special guest in Oughterard

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

One of Ireland’s most renown rugby players, Fergus Slattery, will be the guest of honour a Oughterard Rugby Cub “start of the season” open day on Saturday.

Mícheál Breathnach’s and Killererin in championship stalemate

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Killererin will face Mícheál Breathnach’s in a quarter-final championship replay next Saturday in Pearse Stadium (6.15pm) and the 2010 county final winners are fortunate to have another crack at reaching the last four.

Tuam Stars see off disappointing Milltown outfit

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Under the new management of Jimmy O’Dea and Kevin Reidy, Tuam Stars are back in the county semi-finals where they will face the team that beat them in last year’s county final, Corofin.

Late Cork surge sinks Galway Camogie hopes

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Cork produced a late, late surge to see off Galway in a thrilling All-Ireland senior camogie championship semi-final at Nowlan Park last Saturday on a score-line of 3-10 to 0-12.

Tribeswomen secure semi-final berth with five goals

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Galway have reached the All-Ireland Senior Ladies semi-finals for the first time since 2005 after disposing of Clare in Birr on Saturday evening by 5-19 to 2-16.

Minors footballers fail to make it a Galway double

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Last Sunday’s All-Ireland minor semi-final turned decisively in Tipp’s favour when Galway fullback and captain Paul Killeen was controversially dismissed midway through the second half.

Local sides go half ‘n' half for charity

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Local hurling club Rahoon Newcastle has joined forces with football counterparts St Michael’s to play a novel charity match on Saturday.

Connacht return to the Stoop for final pre-season friendly

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Connacht complete their pre-season fixture list when they return to the Stoop to face familiar foes Harlequins on Saturday (2.45pm).

Minor hurlers face Tipperary in All Ireland semi-final

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galway minor hurlers hope to replicate the success of Galway seniors last weekend and qualify for the 2012 All-Ireland finalwhen they face Tipperary in Croke Park (1.30pm) on Sunday.

The experienced and successful Mattie Murphy is the Galway minor bainisteoir again this season and he knows his panel has a tough job against the highly-rated Tipperary who are favourites to win the title.

SD Galway host Athlone with renewed confidence

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

It has been a strange season in the Airtricity League first division and SD Galway's Friday night derby success over cross-town rivals Mervue United gives them a fighting chance of avoiding a bottom-place finish.

Club season hots up with football quarter-finals

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Killererin v Mícheál Breathnachs

Galway Ladies expect another close encounter

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galway senior ladies are hoping to reach the final four for the first time since 2005 when they take on Clare in Birr on Saturday (4.15pm).

Camogie seniors face Cork in All-Ireland semi-final

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The Galway senior camogie team will hope to advance to the All-Ireland final when they take on Cork in Nowlan Park on Saturday (2.15pm).

Galway have not annexed the All-Ireland title since 1996, and they are eager to get another shot at doing so this season after losing last year’s final to Wexford.

Hurlers do the business to set up All-Ireland date for first time in seven years

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

There was a fantastic sense of satisfaction and contentment for Galway fans in Croke Park on Sunday after a five-point victory (0-22 to 0-17) over Cork saw them into the All Ireland final for the first time in seven years.

Moore focuses on improvements

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galway were beaten by Cork when they last reached the All-Ireland final seven years ago on a score-line of 1-21 to 1-16, but current Galway captain Fergal Moore says this year's decider will be decided on its own merits.

Smith happy to win ugly

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

It may not have been like Galway’s historic 10-point Leinster final win over Kilkenny, but Andy Smith, Galway’s 29 year-old midfielder, took plenty from their semi-final victory over Cork.

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