Whelan’s goals secures win

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

The Galway hurlers defeated Laois last weekend by 2-18 to 0-17 in round two of the 1B league.

Liam Mellows face a huge challenge against Cuala

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Liam Mellows' hurlers and their army of loyal supporters head to Thurles on Saturday to take on Dublin side Cuala in the eagerly anticipated All-Ireland senior club hurling semi-final at Semple Stadium (4pm).

Hurlers expected to overcome Laois with ease

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

The Galway hurlers follow up their opening day narrow 1-19 to 1-16 win over Antrim with a trip to O’Moore Park on Saturday evening (7pm) for a round two clash with Laois.

Footballers head up the road to Donegal for round two challenge

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Next Sunday the Galway footballers head up the road to Letterkenny to take on Declan Bonner’s Donegal in round two of the NFL on Sunday (2.30pm).

Ladies on the road

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Galway Ladies head north to face Donegal for their second Lidl National League fixture in Glenfin GAA Grounds on Sunday (2pm), looking to add another win in their division one campaign.

Sarsfields and Athenry through to club final

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Galway camogie clubs Sarsfields and Athenry have both advanced to the All Ireland club finals, scheduled for Croke Park on March 4.

For the second year in a row Sarsfields have qualified for the finals, and once again they will meet Derry’s Slaughtneil in a repeat of last season's senior decider.

Galway ladies in scoring form ahead of NFL opener

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

Galway senior ladies footballers face Monaghan at home in the opening round of the National League this Sunday at 2pm (venue to be confirmed).

Hurlers to open league with home tie against Antrim

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

After the massive and historic high of winning the All-Ireland senior hurling title last September for the first time in 29 years – it is back to brass tacks for Micheal Donoghue and his squad this Sunday when they entertain Antrim at Pearse Stadium (1pm) in the first round of the league.

Corofin get the job done in London

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

Galway and Connacht club champions Corofin qualified for the All-Ireland club semi-final when they easily defeated Fulham Irish (London) by 3-8 to 1-04 in Ruislip at the weekend. They will now meet Moorfield (Kildare) on February 17.

Corofin fell behind to a few early scores, but they soon settled into their groove. Goals from Liam Silke from a penalty and Colin Brady quelled the Londoners' early charge.

Footballers face Tyrone in Tuam Stadium as years fly by

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

My grandfather John Francis Silke, who lived and farmed in Corrandulla, Co Galway, used to tell me when I was a youngster that as you get older the years really start to race by.

Galway through to FBD final

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

Holders Galway will face Roscommon in the FBD League final after a comfortable 3-6 to 0-8 win over Leitrim in Clonbur.

Farragher points Medtronic to another county success

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

Medtronic regained the Galway interfirms senior hurling title with just a single point to spare, 0-20 to 3-10, over a gallant Supermac's/Boston amalgamation team in the Connacht Centre of Excellence on Saturday.

In a keenly-contested final played in ideal conditions, both sides were evenly matched - level on eight occasions throughout the hour.

Galway Ladies to face test against Mayo

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

Holders Galway qualified for the Connacht Winter League ladies football final against Mayo following a comprehensive victory over NUI Galway in their semi-final in Danganon Sunday.

Youngsters will feature for Galway Ladies' opening fixture

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

Galway senior ladies' footballers open the season with a first competitive encounter on Sunday in the Connacht Winter League.

Surefire start propels Safety Direct into All Ireland semi final

Thu, Jan 11, 2018

Safety Direct regained the Galway junior interfirms hurling title with nine points to spare over Athenry Industries in Sunday's final at the Connacht Centre of Excellence, Ballyhaunis.

Mixed fortunes for Westmeath hurlers and football players

Thu, Jan 04, 2018

Westmeath made an impressive start under new manager Colin Kelly when defeating Laois by 1-13 to 1-12 in the O'Byrne Cup at TEG Cusack Park last Sunday.

Galway county board to sell land to reduce debt

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

A parcel of land near Athenry will be sold by the Galway GAA to reduce the organisation's debt.

New coaching teams for U17 and U20 footballers

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

Galway Football Board will be interviewing for new management teams for both U20 and U17 in the coming weeks.

Marvellous Mellows crowned county senior hurling champions

Thu, Dec 07, 2017

Christmas truly came early for Liam Mellows hurlers when they deservedly won their first county senior hurling championship in almost half a century, beating 2014 and 2011 champions Gort on Sunday afternoon in Pearse Stadium.

Corofin take on old foes Castlebar

Thu, Nov 23, 2017

Galway champions Corofin will face off against Mayo champions Castlebar Mitchels this Sunday in what promises to be an intriguing Connacht senior club final in Tuam Stadium (2pm).

Last year in the Connacht semi-final, Corofin beat Castlebar after extra-time in McHale Park before going on to defeat St Brigid's in the final.

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