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.

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.

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.

It is the second year in a row the Galway team has has fallen to the seven-times winner at this stage of the competition.

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.

They will now play Kerry in the final which is set for Wednesday  July 29 at a venue to be confirmed.

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.

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.

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).

The Galway defence was impressive in the drawn game. Conceding one point in the first 20 minutes, they held the Sligo forwards well in the last quarter of the game too, with Barna's Ian Kent giving a very solid display. 

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.

Tommy Dunne's side do not have an SSE Airtricity League premier division game this weekend so the match with Liverpool is an opportunity for the United boss to allow some youngsters in his squad to demonstrate their potential.

New academy recruits

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Seven new players have been recruited to the NUIG Connacht Rugby Academy for the next season.

Jes crews win at Irish Rowing Championships

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Colaiste Iognaid crews were on the winners' podium three times at the Irish Rowing Championships in Cork  at the weekend.

Craughwell sprinter selected for Ireland

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Galway sprinter Conor Duggan of Craughwell AC  has been selected to run for Ireland.

Morley makes top ten

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Oughterard golfer Devin Morley produced a super display to finish in the top 10 at the recent Connacht Under-18 Boys’ Championship.

Morley, who plays out of Oughterard Golf Club, was the top Connacht finisher at the championship with a four over par overall, and rounds of 73, 75, and 72.

Galway can beat Derry with spirit and support

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

The reward for Galway's hard-fought three-point victory over Armagh (1-12 to 0-12) on Sunday at the Athletic Grounds is a home tie with Derry this Saturday evening (5pm) at Pearse Stadium. 

Galway minors bid to end eight year gap on Sunday

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

The Galway minor footballers under the guidance of Clonbur's Stephen Joyce aim to collect the county's first Connacht minor title since 2007 when they face Sligo in Hyde Park (2pm) on Sunday.

Another provincial title for Galway ladies

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

The Galway Ladies footballers edged Mayo by a single point, 0-21 to 1-17, at McHale Park, Castlebar, on Sunday, to bag their fourth Connacht title in succession.

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