Scrappage generates €86 million for Government
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
More than €86 million has been generated by the Government Car Scrappage Scheme which ends in a month.
Read more ...Peugeot unveils newly updated 308 hatchback
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
Peugeot has launched its newly updated 308 hatchback here. It features styling elements seen on the newly-launched Peugeot 508, including Peugeot’s new signature floating grille to give it a more elegant and modern look.
Read more ...Connor hoping a little luck will turn United’s campaign
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
With confidence dwindling, relegation pressure mounting, and the list of defeats increasing, the timing of tomorrow's trip to Tallaght Stadium for a clash with champions Shamrock Rovers could not be worse as Galway United seek to climb off the bottom of the League of Ireland premier division table.
Read more ...Former rugby league star earmarked for vacant Connacht position
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
Connacht Rugby is hoping to complete its squad for next season with the signing of former Leeds Carnegie player, Henry Fa’amili.
Read more ...Successful Bish rowers feature in Galway Regatta
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
The annual Galway Regatta, which holds a special place in the annals of Galway history and an important fixture in the Irish Rowing calendar, takes place on Sunday (June 19).
Read more ...Galway hurlers must produce the goods
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
The Galway hurlers face their first major test of the 2011 championship when they play Dublin in the Leinster championship semi-final on Saturday evening in O’Connor Park in Tullamore (7pm).
Read more ...Hurling supporters’ train
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
A special train will be provided by Iarnród Éireann to accommodate supporters returning from Tullamore after the Galway v Dublin hurling match.
Read more ...Galway camogie look to maintain winning form
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
Veronica Curtin, Galway’s only survivor from the All-Ireland camogie success of 1996, came off the bench last Saturday to inspire Galway to a 2-14 to 0-9 victory over their nemesis Wexford in the All-Ireland senior championship in Enniscorthy.
Read more ...Footballers prepare with a win over Cork
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
The Galway footballers continued their preparations for the Connacht semi-final on Sunday week against Mayo in McHale Park with a narrow win over the All-Ireland champions Cork in Ennis at the weekend.
Read more ...Mervue have ideal chance to forge ahead
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
Despite being walloped 4-0 by Shelbourne last Friday, Mervue United will feel tomorrow's tussle with Wexford Youths at Fahy's Field offers an ideal opportunity to post another home win.
Read more ...Title fight headlines pro boxing event
Thu, Jun 16, 2011
Galway boxing fans are in for a treat on Saturday evening when the city will host its first Irish title fight at a pro boxing event in Leisureland.
Read more ...Connor expects Rossiter and Keane to boost United ranks tomorrow
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
By Cian O’Connell
Galway United, on the verge of equalling an unwanted club record of consecutive defeats, are completely aware that significant improvement will be required when the surprise packets of the 2011 League of Ireland season, Bray Wanderers, visit Terryland Park tomorrow evening.
Connacht to start work at Sportsground in readiness of European aristocrats
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Connacht Rugby is already swinging into gear to cope with an expected increase in supporters after the province drew European blue-bloods Toulouse in Tuesday’s Heineken Cup draw.
Read more ...McIntyre promises a different Galway will show up for Dublin
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Based on their lethargic performance on Saturday night, the Galway hurlers will need to improve their general standard of play and overall intensity of effort if they are to reach this season’s Leinster final.
Read more ...Consistency is key, says Donnellan
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Galway centre-forward Cyril Donnellan may have bagged an impressive 3-1 on Saturday evening to help Galway hurlers reach the Leinster semi-final, but he readily admits both individually and collectively the team and panel must be more consistent in their performances if they are to collect any silverware over the coming months.
Read more ...Tommy Larkins and Tynagh-Abbey Duniry collect points
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Tommy Larkins in Group A and Tynagh-Abbey Duniry in Group B secured important victories in the weekend’s hurling championship action.
Read more ...Understrength Salthill face in-form Monaghan
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
It has been a particularly demanding season for Salthill Devon, who will be eager to deliver a promising result at Drom on Saturday evening against Monaghan United.
Roddy Collins' team is heavily involved at the right end of the table and currently sit in third place - only two points behind Shelbourne, who host Mervue United tomorrow night.
Read more ...Knocknacarra youngsters win league crown
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Mervue United 2
Knocknacarra 3
Medal haul for Galway swimmers
Thu, Jun 09, 2011
Saoirse McGrath headlined a successful meet for Galway swimmers at the Leinster age-group and open championships in the National Aquatic Centre in Dublin at the weekend.
Read more ...Hopes high for local clubs in FAI Cup fixtures
Thu, Jun 02, 2011
The FAI Cup does not feature too high on Salthill Devon or Mervue United's priority list, but, nonetheless, the two Galway outfits will be intent on registering results that could nudge them into the last 16 of the competition.
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