Job done for footballers in New York

Thu, May 07, 2015

The Galway senior footballers did what had to be done Stateside on Sunday when they easily defeated the home side by 2-18 to 0-8 to set up a Connacht quarter-final against Leitrim in Carrick-on-Shannon in two weeks (Sunday May 17).

It was Annaghdown’s Damien Comer who deserved the plaudits as he was inspirational in the full-forward line. It was good to have him back in action following his recent injury travails.

Galway secure first senior camogie league title in ten years

Thu, May 07, 2015

Last weekend was a very good one for Galway camogie as Tony Ward’s senior team defeated the All-Ireland champions Cork to claim their first Irish Daily Star Camogie League division one title since 2005 by 2-15 to 2-12.

Galway win a third successive Connacht crown

Thu, May 07, 2015

Galway minor ladies have captured their third Connacht title in a row after a hard-fought battle with Mayo in Ballyhaunis on Monday.

Full round of hurling championship action this weekend

Thu, May 07, 2015

It is a busy weekend in the Galway SHC this weekend with 10 games down for decision.

United must step it up again when St Pat’s visit tomorrow

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Having cruised to a convincing SSE Airtricity League premier division 5-0 win at the Carlisle Grounds on Saturday against Bray Wanderers, Galway United will be keen to deliver a similarly dynamic display when St Patrick's Athletic visit Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

Jes girls steal the show

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

The girls of Colaiste Iognaid enjoyed 100 per cent success at Sunday’s Irish Schools Rowing Regatta at O’Briens Bridge, Co Clare.

Galwegian youngsters secure second trophy in a week

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Galwegians u-17s capped a memorable week when adding the Connacht Cup to last weekend’s league trophy victory.

Connacht will fight on with heart and hope

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Connacht will have one eye on Edinburgh and Gloucester this weekend as these two clubs, fighting for Champions Cup rugby, will meet in the final of the European Challenge Cup.

If the English outfit prevails, Pat Lam’s squad could meet them again in the Champions Cup qualifying play-off - but only if Connacht secure the seventh place play-off.

Mervue United’s family affair

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

United are the winners of this year’s Coley Smyth u-14 premier division for a second successive year, having finished the season undefeated - winning 13 and drawing one of their league games.

Galway girls claim medals at Celtic Cup

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Galway gymnasts representing Ireland at the Celtic Cup were on the medal podium last weekend.

Kate Molloy, Aisling Fuller, Jane Heffernan and Emma Slevin were part of the Irish minors who took bronze at the competition which boasted teams from Wales, Scotland, Isle of Man and Northern Ireland, while Sarah Hynes and Emer Shimizu were also bronze medal winners on the Irish junior team.

Joyce aiming high

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Galway weightlifter Kieran Joyce hopes to celebrate a special one year anniversary with a Connacht title on May 2. The NUIG first year medical student took up weightlifting just a year ago and has already qualified for the European Junior Weightlifting Championships. Although the Connacht competition is next on his list, the former Bish student also has his sights set on qualifying for the World Junior Champions this year.Joyce is the current Irish 85kg junior champion and intervarsity champion,

Volleyball cup winners

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

NUI Galway has added another sports trophy to its cabinet with the women’s Alliance volleyball team winning this year’s cup final. NUIG, coached by Petre Stefanov, were 3-0 winners over Dublin Volleyball Club after a nailbiting final two sets. Lucie Ruzicková was named the Most Valuable Player of the match, joining Regina Halpin and Katerina Axaopoulou who were all nominated as All Stars for the league.

Galway ladies footballers qualify for league final

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

The Galway ladies footballers will face Cork in the Tesco National Football League division one final on May 9 after a comprehensive win over Dublin.

Kevin Reidy’s side won by 12 points, 4-13 to 3-4, in Sunday’s semi-final in Mullingar’s St Loman’s Park,

League final is a real bonus for Galway’s young camogie squad

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

The Galway senior camogie team will take on Cork this Sunday in the Irish Daily Star National League division one final at Semple stadium (1.30pm).

Footballers head to New York today for Connacht Championship start

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

The Galway senior football squad fly from Shannon Airport today (Thursday) to JFK airport ahead of the start of the Connacht Championship against New York on Sunday evening (8pm Irish time).

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Apr 30, 2015

Football Fixtures: Thu 30 April: Minor C Football League North, At Tuam Stadium, Killererin v Cortoon Shamrocks, 7.15pm Ref: M Gavin.

Connacht prepare for all-firing Glasgow at fortress Sportsground

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

All the odds are stacked against the home side when Connacht face league leaders Glasgow Warriors on Saturday (1.05pm) at the Galway Sportsground.

Time running out for Mils

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Fullback Mils Muliaina remains in the return-to-play group, but Lam says there is no guarantee even if he is fit, he will line out again.

United need to be positive after tough week, says Dunne

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

Galway United face a Saturday evening trip to the Carlisle Grounds for an important SSE Airtricity League encounter with Bray Wanderers.

Competition

Thu, Apr 23, 2015

With just two home games remaining in the regular season and a historic top six finish still very much in our sights, Connacht Rugby is calling on the entire CONNACHT CLAN to come out in numbers for the last charge.

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