Star-studded Thomas look too strong for underdogs Cappataggle

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The welcome news broke on Tuesday that the total ban on supporters at sporting events has now been lifted will give 200 supporters the chance to experience in the flesh each of this weekend’s Brooks Group Galway senior hurling championship semi-finals in Pearse Stadium.

Familiar foes paired for football semi-finals

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The final four of the Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship has been decided following a feast of football last weekend.

Champions St Thomas kick off quarter-finals weekend against Killimordaly

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

Wexford and Waterford may have already crowned their senior county hurling champions, but there is still plenty of top class action to look forward to in Galway as the quarter-finals of what has been an excellent championship so far are scheduled for this coming weekend.

Corofin continue to set the pace as championship quarter-finals beckon

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

All Ireland and Galway champions Corofin will face Salthill Knocknacarra in this year's senior football championship quarter-final.

Cracker fixtures in camogie championship

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

The Galway Camogie championships hot up this weekend with four semi-finals down for decision.

Final round drama expected in Galway Senior Football Championsip

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

The final round of the Galway Senior Football Championship group stages will take place this weekend.

Plenty of drama as senior hurling champions heads into crucial stages

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

There is precious little time to catch breath in the Brooks Group Galway Senior Hurling Championship after a highly-charged final round of group games last weekend left 12 teams still in the hunt for the Tom Callanan Cup in 2020.

Fireworks expected as hurling championship hots up

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The contenders for honours in the Brooks Group Senior Hurling Championship will have been whittled down to 12 teams by the time this weekend’s action concludes.

The group stages conclude with plenty of intriguing contests down for decision and a number of high profile sides facing elimination.

Barna display new lease of life as football championship continues

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship is heating up after the latest group games ensure there is still much to play for in round three.

Corofin juggernaut continues to roll

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Reigning champions Corofin followed up their demolition of Oughterard in the opening round with another resounding victory over an under-strength Monivea-Abbey at the weekend.

St Thomas topple Sarsfields to advance to last eight

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

There were plenty of winners and losers after another action-packed weekend in the Brooks Group Senior Hurling Championship, with Liam Mellows and Castlegar claiming important wins over Clarinbridge and Portumna respectively.

High stakes for hurling clubs

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

There was acute disappointment for hurling fans around the county when news filtered through on Tuesday evening that current outdoor gathering restrictions would be maintained for another three weeks at least, meaning the senior championship will have reached the knock-out stages before larger crowd numbers can even be contemplated.

Reports had suggested an easing of the restrictions to allow maximum attendances of up to 500 at sporting events, but this now will not be the case as the Government acts with extreme caution in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases around the country.

Cooney's late goal saves champions' blushes

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

The much-anticpated opening round of the senior hurling championship last weekend provided plenty of high-quality action for those fortunate enough to be in attendance or watching online, as kingpins St Thomas needed a dramatic late surge to escape from Pearse Stadium with a win over an unlucky Castlegar side.

SPORTING MEMORIES

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

Sarsfields (Galway) 1-17 Kilmallock (Limerick 2-7
Never in its 2000 years history has the tiny village of Bullaun, with its 260 households, witnessed such celebration and joy as they did last week when Sarsfields totally outclassed Munster club champions Kilmallock of Limerick to take the All Ireland Hurling Club title.

SIDELINE CHAT

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

At what age did you start playing ? Seven or eight years (primary school).

All-Ireland champions kick off this season's football championship

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

In a first, this season's Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship will kick off with hugely anticipated meeting of Corofin and Oughterard - the first time the country's senior All Ireland champions have played their intermediate counterparts.

St Thomas remain favourites as revamped hurling championship begins

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Competitive adult team sport thankfully returns to Galway for the first time since lockdown began as the revamped Brooks Group sponsored senior and intermediate hurling championships gets up and running with 19 games to be played over the weekend.

County players add real buzz to this season's club hurling

Thu, Jul 23, 2020

Galway hurling swung into action this week, and one former county player delighted the club game is taking precedence is Portumna's Damien Hayes.

All Ireland intermediate win whets Oughterard's senior appetite

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

New boys Oughterard face the daunting challenge of squaring up to Corofin in this season's shortened senior football championship, but it is a task the Corrib club is relishing.

Galway gives Royals a second-half roasting

Thu, Jul 09, 2020

This was a period of football success in Galway, contesting three All Ireland finals in four seasons. Meath, too, were confident - this their third All Ireland final in six years, and having beaten Cork in 1999 when they won their ninth title. However, John O'Mahony's Tribesmen prevailed to claim their 13th crown. Interestingly neither county has contested an All Ireland football final since with Kerry and Dublin dominating.

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