Get your Connacht season ticket in time for Grenoble clash

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

Live rugby action returns to the Sportsground next Friday for the first of Connacht’s pre-season friendlies of the 2015/16 season, against French side FC Grenoble.

Former Connacht players Bernard Jackman, head coach at Grenoble, and Andrew Farley, team manager, will bring their Top 14 side to Galway on Friday August 7 for a 5:15pm kick off. It has been 10 years since Grenoble last played in Galway when the French side were drawn in the same Challenge Cup pool as Connacht.

Shanahan’s Turn takes the Galway Plate

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

The winner of thetote.com Galway Plate, Shanahan’s Turn, as he crosses the finish line at Ballybrit last evening. He returned at odds of 16/1. In second place, was the Willie Mullins trained The Paparrazi Kid which returned at 12/1. The winner was ridden by Cork jockey Johnny Burke and trained in County Waterford by Henry de Bromhead, who also trained third placed Sadler’s Risk. Shanahan’s Turn carried the familiar colours of well known owners Alan and Ann Potts.

Hurlers blow Cork away to set up semi-final date with Tipp

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

The prize for the Galway senior hurlers for their impressive 2-28 to 0-22 win over Cork last Sunday in Semple stadium is an All-Ireland semi-final clash with Tipperary in three weeks time at Croke Park.

Footballers will have to produce a big performance to defeat Donegal

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

This Saturday in Croke Park (6pm) the Galway footballers will have to produce one of their best performances in a few seasons to beat the 2012 All-Ireland champions and 2014 All-Ireland finalists Donegal, in their round four qualifier clash. 

The winners on Saturday evening will face either Monaghan or Mayo in the All-Ireland quarter-finals on Sunday week. Galway are not without hope in this clash, as they are on the back of two momentum building victories over Armagh and Derry in the qualifiers.

Difficult to look past the favourites this weekend

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

The Galway Races are coming to an end this Sunday, and the bookies' satchels will be bulging, or else they will have long faces after too many favourites came home in first place. So it is an opportune time to look ahead to the four big football games this weekend, where all the favourites will be expected to jump the fences put in front of them.

Minor hurlers defeat Limerick to set up semi-final clash with the Cats

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Galway minor hurlers started the day off well last Sunday for the county in Semple Stadium, with a well merited 1-14 to 0-13 victory over Limerick in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

Minor footballers take on Tipperary in Tullamore

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

The Galway minor footballers, under the guidance of Clonbur's Stephen Joyce, take on defeated Munster finalists Tipperary in the All-Ireland quarter-final this Monday afternoon in O' Connor Park, Tullamore.

Galway Parks tennis finals

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

The finals of the Galway Parks tennis competition took place at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club on Friday July 24. A total of eight venues hosted tennis camps for the previous four weeks, culminating in the competition finale last Friday.

New sponsor Maxol will have been delighted with the attendances, with big crowds watching proceedings at Barna, Crestwood, Doughiska, Knocknacarra, Maree, Roscam, Tuam, and Westside. Maree retained their position as top team by winning four titles, while Barna and Knocknacarra each brought home one apiece.

Galway United hope to produce improved performance against St Pat's

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Following last Friday's demoralising SSE Airtricity League Premier Division defeat to Bray Wanderers Galway United will be hoping to produce a much improved performance against St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park tomorrow.

Liam Buckley's in form side have won six top flight matches on the spin scoring 17 goals in the process so United will need to be diligent from the outset. Manager Tommy Dunne wasn't happy with United's display when Bray claimed a fourth win on the spin with a last gasp goal.

Cunningham is a likely starter for injured Curran against Bray

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Another critical contest in Galway United's SSE Airtricity League premier division season is scheduled for tomorrow evening when Tommy Dunne's side host Bray Wanderers at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Tribesmen fall short at final hurdle

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

It was a bitter-sweet day for the Galway Tribesmen Rugby League club on Saturday. Creating history when hosting the first Munster/Connacht Rugby League final outside of Limerick, the Tribesmen also fell short against the Titans of Limerick by 28-18.

Galway girls to face Kerry in final

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Galway's U16 girls are into the All-Ireland final after defeating Ulster champions Tyrone in Carrick-on-Shannon by 2-14 to 1-10.

Young sprinters break three national relay records

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Galway City Harriers claimed five titles at the National Juvenile Relay Championships, breaking three All-Ireland records in the process.

Good to see Walsh back in action

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Shane Walsh, a nominee last season for Young Footballer of the Year, received a warm reception when he was introduced for the last few minutes of the All-Ireland qualifier last Saturday in Salthill.

Walsh’s return from a broken bone in his hand is a timely boost for the Galway squad as they prepare for their 4B qualifier game against Donegal on Saturday week in Croke Park (6pm).

Dunne's dad - a Connacht man 

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Ireland's attention was grabbed by Greystones' amateur golfer Paul Dunne who hit the headlines this week at the British Open.

Calling all budding Galway hurlers 

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Galway hurling stars Iarla Tannion and Cathal Mannion will be in Pearse Stadium on Saturday to dish out healthy eating and training trips to the county's youngsters.

Hurlers take on Cork for a place in the last four 

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

The Galway hurlers take on Cork this Sunday in Semple Stadium (4pm) in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

If Galway are successful on Sunday, they will find themselves up against Munster champions Tipperary in the All-Ireland semi-final on August 16.

Footballers beat Derry to set up clash with Donegal at Croker

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

The Galway footballers produced a solid workmanlike performance in horrible conditions at Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening to deservedly beat Derry by 1-11 to 0-8 in Round 3B of the qualifiers. 

Minors have another chance to win title

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Following  their lacklustre draw last Sunday (0-7 to 1-4) in the Connacht final against Sligo at Hyde Park, the Galway minor footballers and, especially their forward division, have a chance to redeem themselves at Tuam Stadium tomorrow evening in the replay (Friday 7pm).

Dunne to mix it up for Liverpool friendly

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

A bumper attendance is expected at Eamonn Deacy Park for Saturday's friendly between Galway United and a Liverpool XI, kick off 2pm.

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