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Listen to Paul Wallace on life touring with Ireland and the Lions

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The Irish and Lions rugby legend Paul Wallace chats this week on The Travel Tales with Fergal podcast about the mystique of Lions rugby tours, whether this year’s tour to South Africa should go ahead, and his favourite countries to tour including Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and that famous 1997 Lions tour to South Africa. Listen to the podcast below or continue reading.

Galway athletes to compete in micro meets

Some of Galway’s top elite athletes will compete in a series of indoor micro meets this weekend.

Galway athletes enjoying success in USA

Galway athletes Alanna Lally and Aisling Joyce are making their mark in the USA.

Sports clubs offer helping hand to hockey players

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Athenry FC has come to the rescue of Kinvara Hockey Club, which has been left without a training ground following the removal of the 2g astroturf surface in Oranmore.

SIDELINE CHAT

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At what age did you start playing? I was 3 or 4, my first memories are playing soccer on the green with my family and neighbours.

OLIVE LOUGHNANE WORLD CHAMPION AND FOUR-TIME OLYMPIAN

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At what age did you start running? I started training in athletics when I was 13 and moved to race walking when I was 19. I have been a member of the Loughrea Athletic Club for about 30 years- it's a great club and had a hugely positive influence. I am very proud to have been a member.

GRETB apprentice represents Ireland at the World Skills Competition

The National Skills Competition was held in the RDS in Dublin in March of this year as part of the Ireland Skills live event. This was a showcase of more than 20 varied skills in a competitive setting, the winners in each event having the opportunity to represent Ireland at the World Skills Olympics in Russia.

Excitement as Special Olympics Young Athletes club launches in Galway

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A new club for budding young athletes has launched in Galway — the Galway Special Olympics Young Athletes Club welcomes children and their families into the world of Special Olympics by showing how all children can be valued for their talents and abilities.

Inspirational Mayo local shortlisted for prestigious awards

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Following a nationwide search to uncover Ireland’s most inspirational people, Sophia Shally, aged 15, from Westport, is celebrating after being named as a finalist in the inaugural Gala Retail and Sunday Independent Inspiration Awards.

Galway's world medallist in race to find an Olympic partner

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Galway's Katie O'Brien celebrated her 23rd birthday at the weekend with a podium finish at the World Rowing Championship in Austria.

 

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