Moycullen qualify for first national cup semi-final

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

SSE Airtricity Moycullen have qualified for the Superleague National Cup semi-final stage for the first time after successive wins over Belfast Star.

It was an excellent win on the road for Moycullen winning by 84-80, and by five points on aggregate 156- 151 having edged the first leg at homeby 72-71.

Bish advance

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

The St Joseph's College, Galway (the Bish) have powered their way into an U16A Schools Cup national semi final where they face St Joseph's Drogheda.

Top three Fantasy Football picks for week 13

Tue, Nov 22, 2016

It was another exciting weekend of Premier League Fantasy Football. Yaya Touré's return to the starting line-up saw the Ivorian bag two goals and more importantly, pick up 15 Fantasy Football points. Other top performers came in the shape of Bournemouth's Nathan Ake and West Brom's Matt Phillips who garnered 15 and 14 points respectively.

Galway fighters shine

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club celebrates more success on the international stage. Six fighters, who were part of a 45 strong Irish team, competed at the Unified World Championships in Tuscany in Italy. The Unified World Championships is the world's largest martial arts tournament, attracting thousands of competitors each year from 120 countries. The Galway fighters took a total of five gold, four silver and five bronze medals after fighting the best kickboxers from around the globe.

Moycullen look for hat-trick over Belfast

Thu, Nov 17, 2016

SSE Airtricity Moycullen are back on the road again on Saturday as they travel to Belfast for the second leg of the National Cup.

Going into this tie with Belfast Star, Moycullen hold a slender one-point (72-71) lead over their northern opponents, so it is all to play for on Saturday night (7pm).

Top three picks for Fantasy Football

Tue, Nov 15, 2016

And we are back to the Premier League after a week of international football which saw Ireland strengthen their chances of qualifying for Russia 2018 with a superb 1-0 victory in Vienna.

Top three Fantasy Football managers after round 11

Tue, Nov 08, 2016

So the Premier League takes a break this weekend as the World Cup qualifiers take centre stage. Our fantasy football managers will be glad of the holiday as they can relax without the nagging doubt of team selections hanging over their heads. However international breaks come with a warning as star players could be injured on national duty or for those non-European players, long distances to travel will more than likely rule them out of an immediate return to the Premier League which kicks off again on November 19.

Galway teachers wins first interfirms title with Morrissey scoring spree

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Galway Teachers were crowned Interfirms Senior Hurling champions at the fifth attempt when they defeated reigning champions Medtronic 5-21 to 3-20 in the final in St Brendan’s Park, Loughrea, on Saturday.

Mellows' clubman Adrian Morrissey, with a tally of 4-6, was scorer in chief for the Teachers, but this was an all-round team performance in an entertaining encounter with both sides providing an exhibition of score taking.

Moycullen basketball celebrates successful milestone

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Moycullen Basketball Club celebrates its 50th anniversary this week with a host of activities over the weekend.

Moycullen's Mulkerrins is now an Aussie champion

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

The All-Ireland senior Wall Ball (One Wall) Champion had it all to do in Melbourne. First he survived a tie-break against Sydney's Dylan King in the quarters before clawing back a 17-20 deficit in the semi-final to win 21-20, 21-4, and book his place in the final. Here he faced New York's Ed Dotsenko which the Galway and Moycullen man won 21-17, 21-8.

Mystics overcome Brunell with ease

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

NUIG Mystics bagged their second win of their first season in the Superleague on Saturday over Brunell by 74-60 in the Kingfisher.

Majestic Mystics secure Super League win

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Newly-promoted NUIG Mystics secured their first women’s Super League win in a nailbiter against Meteors at the weekend.

Galway fighter takes on world champ for Irish crown

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Galway's Irish K-1 champion and 2015 World K-1 gold medallist, Cian McCormack, will feature in the main kickboxing event at the Clayton Hotel on Sunday.

The Kinvara fighter from the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym will take on WAKO world tournament kickboxing champion Niall Carroll from Kildare for the IKF All Ireland light welterweight kickboxing crown.

Moycullen to face Killester with confidence

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Moycullen face a tricky assignment in Dublin on Saturday (3pm) when they meet a Killester side that has suffered two defeats at the start of this season's basketball SuperLeague.

Titans off to a flyer

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Galway city Titans enjoyed a winning start to the men's National League division one basketball campaign, defeating Sligo All Stars with an impressive 86-76 display.

New-look Moycullen to open new home season

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

SSE Airtricity Moycullen, having enjoyed a winning start to the rebranded Basketball Ireland SuperLeague, will host their first home game on Saturday in the Kingfisher (7pm).

After a strong opening win over KUBS by 89-73, Moycullen will be looking to repeat their solid play against visitors DCU Saints this weekend.

Paralympic bronze for Galway cyclist

Thu, Sep 15, 2016

Galwegians celebrated sporting success on the international stage with cyclist Eoghan Clifford claiming bronze at the Rio Paralympic Games this week.

Mayo Team training funds

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Team training funds: The Mayo Association Galway, in conjunction with Cairde Mhaigh Eo, is holding a fundraising event in the Galway Greyhound track on Friday September 9. The event has been authorised by the executive of the Mayo County Board and the funds raised will go towards the Mayo team training funds.

Moycullen medallists

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Moycullen U13 girls basketball team won bronze in the All Ireland Community Games finals in Athlone at the weekend.

Club hurling returns

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

After the disappointment of losing by a single point to Tipperary in the All-Ireland semi-final two weeks ago, it is back to the senior club championship for Galway hurling supporters this weekend, with four preliminary quarter-finals down for decision.

Duggan Park will host a double header on Saturday evening with Cappataggle taking on Mullagh (4pm), followed by Tommy Larkins and Padraig Pearses at 5.30.

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