Connacht struggle with Scarlets’ physicality

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

A much-changed Connacht returned from Parc y Scarlets empty handed as the Scarlets continued their hunt for a top-four place with a 38 -10 win.

Sportsground set for sell out

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

There was more good news for Connacht Rugby this week. Lock Mike McCarthy is a replacement on the Irish squad for Saturday’s 6 Nations clash with Scotland, while six youngsters are included in the Irish u-20 squad for tomorrow night’s fixture with Scotland at Dubarry Park.

Footballers need to bounce back

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

The Galway senior footballers will have to forget about last weekend’s disappointing one-point defeat to Westmeath and refocus on the fresh challenge they face on Sunday when Meath visit Pearse Stadium (2.30pm).

Hurlers face Tipperary in Thurles

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

The Galway senior hurlers are aiming to continue the good form they showed in their first-round victory over Dublin when they take on Tipperary this Sunday in Semple stadium.

Disappointment for Ardrahan in All Ireland final

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

Ardrahan suffered disappointment in the All-Ireland intermediate camogie final at Croke Park on Sunday when they went down by 2-8 to 0-14 to reigning champions Eoghan Rua from Derry.

St Jarlath’s face Summerhill in Connacht final

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

St Jarlath’s College, Tuam, take on Summerhill in the 2012 senior A Connacht football final this Saturday at Ballyhaunis (3pm).

Galway take Kerry’s scalp

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

The Galway ladies footballers pulled off a shock at Duggan Park in Ballinasloe on Sunday when they condemned a much-fancied Kerry to their first defeat of the season in division 2 of the National Football League.

A first-half blitz, in which Galway made full advantage of wind, helped them to a 1 - 11 to 2 - 6 victory.

St Mary’s on All Ireland trail

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

St Mary's College travel this afternoon to Tullamore to take on St Aidan's Community School, Cork, in the FAIS Senior Schools All Ireland semi-final.

New Galway Head takes place on Saturday

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

The highlight of the rowing season in Galway, the annual Head of the River, returns to the Corrib on Saturday.

Moycullen look to youth next season

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

In their final game of what has been an encouraging Superleague season, Moycullen were unable to end on a high note, falling to Neptune in Cork by 82-56.

Greenfields advance to final

Thu, Mar 08, 2012

Elwood to ‘freshen up’ Connacht

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Connacht are back on the road again looking to maintain their recent RaboDirect Pro 12 form which has seen them collect six points from their previous two home games.

New-look Galway impress against Dublin

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

There was a positive vibe in Pearse Stadium on Sunday after a young and new-look Galway side comprehensively defeated Dublin by 0-20 to 0-13 in the first round of the league.

Galway make changes for Westmeath clash

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

Galway head to Cusack Park in Mullingar on Sunday (2.30pm) for a crucial game against Westmeath in division two of the NFL. If Galway win, they will have five points in the bag and will have taken a huge step in maintaining their status for the coming year.

Ardrahan aim for All-Ireland camogie glory

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

This Sunday at 1pm in Croke Park the camogie players of Ardrahan are hoping to win the All-Ireland intermediate club title when they take on Eoghan Rua (Derry).

Parks signs for Connacht

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

The last of Connacht’s major new recruits for next season was completed on Tuesday when former Scottish international Dan Parks agreed to join the Irish province.

Litmus test for Galway Ladies

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

The Galway :Ladies footballers are looking for three wins on the bounce when they entertain Kerry at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe on Sunday (1pm).

President Michael D celebrates with Galwegians RFC

Thu, Mar 01, 2012

President of Ireland Michael D Higgins will be the guest of honour at Galwegians RFC’s forthcoming gathering on St Patrick’s Day to celebrate the club’s 90th anniversary.