Students target podium finish intervarsities

Thu, Mar 02, 2017

NUIG is sending strong teams to this Saturday's Intervarsities Cross Country Championships at the national cross country course in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Men’s captain Andrew O Donnghaile will be targeting a top 10 finish in the 8km race, while Aisling Joyce and Niamh Hennelly are also expected to feature prominently in the ladies' event over 5km. And if NUIG are looking to be on the podium, they will also need strong runs from squad members Colm Kirke and Michelle Maher.

Manager of the Month; February

Tue, Feb 28, 2017

       
Leicester City brought down the curtain on February's Premier League action with a thumping 3-1 victory over Liverpool at the King Power Stadium on Monday night; the Foxes' first league goals of 2017.

Arrivederci Ranieri - Fantasy Football February

Fri, Feb 24, 2017

February is drawing to a close and out of the blue Claudio Ranieri has been given the boot. The Italian who led Leicester City to their first title in the club's history last May was sacked last night with the Foxes hovering one point above the drop zone.

Galway athletes tipped for Connacht gold

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Galway athletes are gearing up for the Connacht Indoor Track and Field Championships which take place at the Athlone IT Arena this weekend.

At senior level one of the highlights is the women's 1500m which will feature Aisling Joyce of NUIG and Claremorris, Eimear O'Brien of Sligo, and Kathryn Casserly of GCH.

Clean sweep for handballers

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Galway handballers continue to progress in the All Ireland competition with three victories in Aughagower on Saturday.

Galway women on fire

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Galway head to Birr to face Offaly in St Brendan's Park on Sunday (2pm) looking to continue their positive start to their Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League campaign in division one.

Moycullen face league leaders

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Moycullen men's basketball are on the road again this weekend to face Griffith's Sword Thunder on Saturday (6pm).

Open day at Athenry Golf Club

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Athenry Golf Club is hosting an open day for new and old members at its clubhouse in Palmerstown, Oranmore, Co Galway, on Saturday March 4.

Mellows, Galway co-op, and the RBS Six Nations Trophy

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

•Corinthians RFC, in association with Ulster Bank Galway, will be bringing the RBS Six Nations Trophy to Corinthian Park next Wednesday (February 22) with special guests Alan Quinlan, Luke Fitzgerald and a member of the Connacht squad. This night is open to all. At 5.45pm, Quinlan and Fitzgerald will take a training session with one of the club’s youth teams. Photo opportunities will be available from 6.30pm until 7.30pm, followed by a Q & A session.

Moycullen look to close gap on Demons

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

SSE Airtricity Moycullen will welcome a return home this weekend when they host UCC Blue Demons (7pm).

St Thomas come up just short after epic come-back

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

John Burke's men can be extremely proud of their courageous come back in the All-Ireland semi-final last weekend against Munster champions Ballyea in Thurles.

The Galway champions found it really hard to find any rhythm for the first 45 minutes with Ballyea bossing proceedings around the middle, and the 2013 All-Ireland club champions found themselves 1-17 to 1-5 behind with about 10 minutes left on the clock.

Medal finish for Galway men's team

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Galway secured a podium finish at the National Indoor League final in the new National Indoor Arena in Abbottstown in Dublin at the weekend.

Hurlers want swift return to division 1A

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

The Galway hurlers are away to Offaly this Sunday (1pm) in the first round of the National Hurling league at O'Connor Park in Tullamore.

Having been relegated from Division 1A last season, Michael Donoghue's priority for the spring will be to get a few wins under their belts in the league and return to the top division for 2018.

Manager of the Month: January

Mon, Feb 06, 2017

January saw plenty of Premier League action with five game weeks in play and Fantasy Football managers just loved it as their teams garnered point after point.

St Thomas will have to be at their best to beat Ballyhea on Saturday

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Galway county senior hurling champions St Thomas take on Munster and Clare champions Ballyhea on Saturday at Semple stadium in Thurles at 5pm looking for a tilt at the All Ireland club crown.

Ballyhea defeated Glen Rovers (Cork) in their provincial final before Christmas, winning by 1-21 to 2-10, with Clare’s 2013 Hurler of the Year, Tony Kelly in tremendous form.

Final Suir flourish sinks Galway Teachers

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

An understrength Galway Teachers went down to a strong Suir Engineering side by 1-18 to 1-10 in the Interfirms All Ireland Senior Hurling semi-final in Kilkenny on Saturday.

Sarsfields women win battle to set up final

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

Sarsfields are through to the AIB All-Ireland senior camogie final after a tough battle with Thomastown at St Brendan's Park, Birr, on Sunday.

At the end of a dogged affair, the Galway women prevailed by 0-8 to 0-7 to set up a date with Derry champions Slaughtneil on March 5 in Croke Park.

Fitzgibbon Cup comes to NUIGalway

Thu, Feb 02, 2017

NUI Galway will host this year's Fitzgibbon Cup senior hurling championship finals, with the decider in Pearse Stadium on February 25.

Be My Rugby Valentine

Wed, Feb 01, 2017

Valentine’s can be tough for the devout rugby fan and a good boyfriend. You wait all season for the greatest rugby tournament in the world to kick off but miss your team for the holiday. What is a rugby lover supposed to do if your partner has no interest in oval balls?

Bish win All Ireland basketball cup with superb final quarter

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

St Joseph’s, Galway, had 10 points to spare over St Malachy’s College, Belfast, to win yesterday's hotly-contested Subway Under 16 A Boys Schools All Ireland Cup final by 52-42.

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