County final was the carrot in Burke's recovery

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

It was a fairytale ending to a journey that began in March when Fintan Burke tore his cruciate knee ligament in the second half of the All-Ireland club final when St Thomas were pulled apart by Ballyhale Shamrocks.

Kilkerrin/Clonberne sights nowon All Ireland final

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Galway's Kilkerrin/Clonberne have achieved a long-cherished ambition to qualify for the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies' Senior Club Championship final.

Corofin machine marches on

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Corofin are through to their sixth Connacht final in a row after a controlled, yet underwhelming 1-10 to 0-11 win over a defensive Ballintubber side.

St Thomas slight favourites but it's all to play for in repeat of last year's hurling final

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

For only the ninth time in the history of the competition, the finalists from a year ago will go head-to-head for the second consecutive year in the Galway senior hurling final as St Thomas and Liam Mellows renew acquaintances in Pearse Stadium on Sunday (2.30pm).

Corofin senior footballers complete historic seven in a row

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

A goal inside a minute of the restart put Mayo champions Ballintubber firmly in control of this Connacht championship quarterfinal tie against Glencar-Manorhamilton at MacHale Park, Castlebar, on Sunday.

Oughterard back in action for Connacht semi-final

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Having come through the epic battle that was the intermediate county final, Oughterard will now play the Roscommon champions Tulsk Lord Edwards in Hyde Park on Saturday afternoon at 2pm.

A late rally from Tulsk helped them to overcome a game Leitrim Gaels outfit last Saturday. Gaels, who had led for most of the match, were denied by the Roscommon side who hit six unanswered points in the final 10 minutes to go four points clear before a late goal brought juut back to just the minimum.

Handball ace claims another scalp

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

Moycullen's Martin Mulkerrins has won handball's 2019 Tuscon Memorial Tournament in Arizona, USA.

Up against a field of American and Mexican professionals, Mulkerrins produced a dominant performance in the final to defeat the much fancied and decorated American, Sean Lenning, in two straight sets, 15-9, 15-6.

Corofin continue their drive for another title

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Eight became four in the Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship last weekend as Tuam Stars, Moycullen, Salthill/Knocknacarra and Corofin advanced from their quarter-final clashes.

All Star nominations

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Nine Galway players have been nominated for this year's 2019 TG4 All Star Ladies Football team.

Sinéad Burke, who received a first TG4 All Star award last year, leads the list as one of seven players to have been nominated for awards once again – the other six are Dublin players.

Missed opportunities cost Galway as Dublin claim their three-in--row

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

A final score line of 2-3 to 0-4 makes for dour reading in an All-Ireland final, but on an enormous day for ladies' football, Dublin bagged their three-in-a-row, and Galway come out with their heads held high.

Rabbitt insists Galway ladies will continue their journey to success

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Galway tears may have been spilt on Croke Park's hallowed turf on Sunday, but manager Tim Rabbitt insists the defeat to champions Dublin is just one stop on this team's journey.

Way is clear for oral hearing on city bypass, says Kyne

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Additional information on the proposed Galway City Ring Road, provided to An Bord Pleanála by the Galway County Council, should “clear the way” for an oral hearing on this project.

This is the view of Aire don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht agus do na hOileáin, Seán Kyne, who said the extra information “should enable further public consultation” through an oral hearing on the ring road.

Gardai probe burglaries in Headford area

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Gardai in Headford are appealing for information following two burglaries in the area last month.

Extinction Rebellion public talk on climate change

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Extinction Rebellion Galway will hold a public talk entitled, ‘Climate Change: Heading for Extinction (and what to do about it!)’ in the Galway Arts Centre, Dominick Street.

Galway Youth Orchestra resumes rehearsals

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Galway Youth Orchestra will resume rehearsals on Saturday September 14 at 10am in its new venue at Colaiste na Coiribe, Bothar Baile na mBurcach, Ballymoneen Road.

€14.6 million for new homes in Moycullen

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

More than 40 new homes are set to be built in Moycullen following the allocation of €14.6 million in Government funding. The turnkey development will be located at Kylebroughlan.

Galway Ladies return to Cork Park well armed to dethrone favourites Dublin

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Galway face current champions Dublin in the Lidl All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship final on Sunday (4pm).

Burke's fortitude finally rewarded with an All Ireland final

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

All Star Sinead Burke knows a thing or two about working hard, only to suffer disheartening defeats.

Galway to embrace pressure as excitement and expectation grows

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

October 3 2004 is a date where if you asked any player, supporter, or volunteer associated with Galway Ladies Football 'Where were you?', they would be two responses; 'I was in Croke Park' or I was watching on the TV the events unfolding at HQ. The special day is forever etched on the minds of those players, supporters, and volunteers because it was the day after 30 years of trying, the Tribeswomen finally brought the Brendan Martin Cup home for the first and only time.

Rabbitt takes Galway Ladies to another level

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Galway Ladies Football manager Tim Rabbitt is banking on his team having developed sufficient reserves of resilience and steel to see off favourites Dublin in Sunday's All Ireland Ladies Senior Football final.

"It's going to be a big mental test," says Rabbitt. "It's a challenge for us. We believe we have done a lot of work on mental strength, added a bit of steel to the squad this year, and it will be tested."

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