Maree Oranmore mourns tragic loss of talented local sportsman

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

The community of Oranmore has been stunned by the death of talented young sportsman Donal (Donie) Greene.

Hurlers prepare for in-form Rebels at Pearse Stadium

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

Anthony Cunningham's hurlers will face Jimmy Barry-Murphy's Cork this Sunday (2.30pm) at Pearse Stadium in what has the makings of a top-class contest.

Corofin players need to steer clear of the hype and remain focused

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

Having broken bread on a few occasions with former Kerry All-Ireland winning captain Dara Ó Cinnéide, I know that one of his main sporting regrets is losing the All-Ireland club final in 2004 to a relatively unknown side from Galway called Caltra by a point (0-13 to 0-12).

Footballers must bounce back to winning ways

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

The Galway footballers will have to get an early Mass this Sunday morning or have gone on Saturday evening as they face Cavan in Pearse Stadium at the unusual time of 12.45pm as part of an attractive double header with the hurlers who face Cork at 2.30pm.

The footballers will be aiming to bounce back from last Sunday's disappointing 1-17 to 1-16 defeat to Down in Páirc Esler.

Connacht still in sixth despite Cardiff controversy

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

Connacht Rugby and Pat Lam will welcome the two-week break from Pro 12 action after a frustrating and controversial loss to Cardiff at the weekend.

McFarland to leave Connacht

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

Connacht assistant coach Dan McFarland is leaving the club at the end of the current season. 

Bonus-point win keeps Wegians on top

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

Galwegians 31-5 bonus-point win over Malone in Belfast keeps them on top of the UBL Division 1B with two games remaining.

Corinthians remain in relegation trouble

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

Corinthians remain stranded in the Ulster Bank League division 1B relegation zone after losing to Belfast Harlequins by 27-17 on Saturday.

Galway prepares for 36th Head of the River

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

This yar’s 36th Galway Head of the River Rowing will take place on Saturday.

Kickboxer wins at Irish Open

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

Monivea's Brendan Kenny has again made kickboxing history for the west, claiming victory at the Irish Open for a second year in a row. Kenny won the -79kg division, a year after securing the Irish Open -84kg division, a first to win in two weight divisions.

Indoor tennis courts

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

The Galway Lawn Tennis Club has kick-started a drive to fund indoor courts at its Threadneedle Road facility.

All Ireland for Seamount

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

Another Galway school is celebrating sporting success with Seamount College claiming this year’s O’Neill’s All-Ireland second level schools’ senior A camogie crown.

Naomh Anna Leitir Móir 50th

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta will broadcast a special programme on Friday 13 March to celebrate 50 years of GAA Club Naomh Anna Leitir Móir in Connemara. 

Galway 5k Series opens for entries

Thu, Mar 12, 2015

Galway athletes are preparing for the start of the 2015 Galway 5k Series which is open to 700 athletes, an increase of 100 over previous years. .

Galway schools produce three national basketball titles

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

Galway is celebrating success on the national basketball stage after all three schools in All Ireland League finals secured national titles.

Footballers will have it all to do to beat Down in Páirc Esler

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

Last weekend's cancellation of the Galway v Laois fixture in Tuam hands the initiative to Down ahead of their clash next Sunday in Pairc Esler (2pm).

Down had an notable 1-09 to 0-8 victory over Cavan in Kingspan/Breffini Park on Saturday night, while Galway were all geared up to take on Laois, only for the game to fall foul of snow and rain - hardly ideal preparation.

Hurlers face Cody's cats on home turf on Sunday

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

The Galway county senior hurlers will know a fair bit more about their progress after they play the 2014 All-Ireland champions Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium (2pm) in round three of the National Hurling League.

Galway Ladies suffer one-point loss to champs

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

Galway suffered their first loss in division one of the Tesco National Football League when champions Cork edged this round four contest at Mourneabbey on Sunday.

Cardiff will test Connacht’s mental resolve

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

Connacht need to change a poor record over Cardiff when they head to the Welsh capital for tomorrow evening’s Guinness Pro 12 fixture.

Wegians win high-octane local derby

Thu, Mar 05, 2015

Galwegians remain one-point ahead of Garryowen at the top of the UBL division 1b after a hard-fought local derby win over Corinthians at Crowley Park.

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