Footballers now in bid for back-to-back Connacht titles

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

It was close. Far too close and tense in the final 10 minutes for heart rates. But for Johnny Heaney's superb double goal-line block off Danny Kirby and Diarmuid O'Connor, and it is questionable whether Galway would have contained the Mayo charge in the last quarter.

The Mayo perspective; experience to see the visitors through

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Mayo take on Galway in the Connacht semi final on Sunday in Salthill in what promises to be a mouthwatering clash to see who will face off against either Roscommon or Leitrim in the provincial show piece on July 9.

Galway will need to produce a top performance to beat Mayo

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

The mood in Galway city and county among the GAA fraternity this week is one of giddiness and anticipation as people look forward to the Galway and Mayo Connacht championship semi-final clash next Sunday in Pearse Stadium (4pm).

Galway hurlers too strong for below par Dublin

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

The Galway hurlers were far too strong last Sunday for Ger Cunningham's Dublin outfit in O'Connor Park in Tullamore

Turloughmore need to beat Portumna

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

A full round of group fixtures in the senior hurling championship takes place this weekend with some exciting games down for decision.

Galway favourites to open campaign with win over Dublin on Sunday

Thu, May 25, 2017

The Galway senior hurlers, under team manager Micheál Donoghue and selectors Frannie Forde and Noel Larkin, kick off their 2017 championship with a Leinster quarter-final against Dublin in O'Connor Park (Tullamore) on Sunday (4pm).

Raftery Cup celebrates seventieth anniversary

Thu, May 25, 2017

As a young boy or girl in national school growing up around Corofin and Belclare, the most important competition in Gaelic football was the renowned Raftery Cup.

I remember playing with Belclare NS and being hugely disappointed when we did not win the competition, despite reaching a number of semi-finals and one final.

Salthill too slick and strong for ageing Milltown

Thu, May 18, 2017

Opening day of this year's Galway Senior Football Championship produced two lopsided affairs that lacked any real cutting and never set the supporters' pulses racing at any stage.

Corofin the team to beat in 2017 county championship

Thu, May 11, 2017

The 2017 county senior football championship kicks off tonight (Thursday) in Pearse Stadium when city side St Michael's take on Leitir Mór, followed by nine more senior ties scheduled for the weekend.

Corofin, aiming for a potential five-in-a-row of senior county championships this season, are understandably colossal odds-on favourites to win the Frank Fox Cup next autumn.

Galway go down to impressive Dublin in the last U21 final

Thu, May 04, 2017

Dublin became U21 All Ireland champions for the last time at the expense of Galway when the two sides met in O'Connor Park, Tullamore on Saturday.

Galway minor footballers on championship path after easy win

Thu, May 04, 2017

Stephen Joyce's county minor football squad enjoyed an easy 13-point victory over a lacklustre Mayo on Sunday at McHale Park.

Two goals just before half-time knocked the stuffing out of the Mayo players, and they went down rather tamely on a final scoreline of 3-15 to 0-11.

Galway sweep to camogie crown win

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

Galway produced a dominant second-half display against Clare to waltz to their second All-Ireland Minor A Camogie title.

Minors face Mayo in McHale Park with no back door

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

The Galway minors, under the guidance of Clonbur’s Stephen Joyce, face a massive game this Sunday in McHale Park at 2.30pm when they take on the home team in the first round of the Connacht championship.

Fahy has faith in his Galway youngsters

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

This Saturday the Galway U21 footballers head to O’Connor Park in Tullamore to face Dublin in the All-Ireland final (5pm).

Hurlers show intent as they hammer Tipp to claim title

Thu, Apr 27, 2017

The Galway hurlers showed some genuinely exciting form, real intent and championship promise in a totally dominant 3-21 to 0-14 victory over current All-Ireland champions Tipperary last Sunday in the Allianz league final at the Gaelic grounds in Limerick.

Hurlers aim to bridge seven-year gap when they take on Tipperary

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

Galway will be hoping to continue their winning form when they face All-Ireland champions Tipperary at the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday (3.30pm) in the league final.

Connacht left to rue mistakes as play-off preparations continue

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

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A game of rugby worthy of John Muldoon's 300th cap - if not the result.

U21 footballers march into All-Ireland final after stunning performance against Kerry

Thu, Apr 20, 2017

Saturday evening at Cusack Park in Ennis at 5.45pm was a fantastic place to be for a Galway football supporter.

Gerry Fahy's side had just beaten a highly-rated Kerry outfit by 2-14 to 2-10 to advance to the All Ireland final. The margin of victory could have been even greater for the Galway players, if they had been a bit more clinical at stages in the first half.

Galway footballers are worthy league champions

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Sunday was a good day for Galway football. Not only did Kevin Walsh's charges fully deserve to win the division Two league title for 2017, beating Kildare by 0-18 to 0-16, but it was also the county's first senior football victory at Croke Park for far too long.

Galway must beat Limerick again to reach league final

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

This Sunday at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick, the Galway hurlers will take on the home side at 2pm for a place in the league final.

Galway already beat Limerick at the same venue by 0-24 to 1-18 in their final round of the division 1B games three weeks ago. David Burke hit 0-6 from play, and Joe Canning, with 0-10, were key figures for Micheal Donoghue's side in that victory.

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