McKey’s brace earns a point for Galway WFC

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Shannon native Lynsey McKey opened her tally for Galway WFC in this season’s Continental Tyres WNL by grabbing two goals in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Dublin outfit Peamount United.

Player of the Year is latest to sign for Galway

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Galway United manager Tommy Dunne has secured the signature of current Player of the Year Ryan Connolly, who occupied a central role in Galway's promotion winning campaign and will act as vice captain in 2015.

"Ryan performed exceptionally well throughout the season,” Dunne said. “We're delighted he has committed, and we hope he can perform at a higher level again next year. It's a step up and everybody involved in the club knows we need to push on again. We're all looking forward to it.”

Galway teams for National Cross Country

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Galway is sending strong contingents across all categories to the first of the 2014 National Cross Country events this Sunday at Dundalk IT.

At senior level, Galway men’s team will travel with hopes of a high team placing. Individually, Gary Thornton and Keith Fallon of GCH, are Galway’s best prospects, with Thornton tipped for a top 10 finish, while Fallon, competing in the u-23 category, is expected to be in contention for a high placing.

Galway WFC head to Dublin with ‘renewed confidence’

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Boosted by an improved performance at the weekend, Galway WFC now head to Dublin in search of their first win of the season.

Dunne quick to retain Galway’s young stars

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Galway United's preparations for the 2015 SSE Airtricity League premier division season are underway as manager Tommy Dunne has agreed new deals with four of his promotion-winning squad.

Ger Hanley, Alex Byrne, Stephen Walsh, and Jake Keegan have all opted to remain with Galway for the significant challenges which await.

Renmore gynmasts head to world champs

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Three gymnasts from Renmore Gymnastics Club have qualified to represent Ireland at the world tumbling championships this month.

Former Salthill and Mervue goalkeeper wins award

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Former Saltill Devon and Mervue United player Conor O’Malley has been named Shamrock Rovers’ First Division Player of the Year.

O’Malley was chosen by his fellow squad members and team management for the top club award after his first season playing with the Dublin club.

Galwegians return to the top after local derby tussle

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

In one of the great on-field rivalries of sport in the city, Galwegians took the honours over Corinthians by 18-10 in their Ulster Bank League under lights at Cloonacauneen on Friday.

Kilkerrin/Clonberne ladies host first All-Ireland semi-final

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Sunday will be an historic occasion at north Galway’s Clonberne when the home side, Kilkerrin/Clonberne, contest the Tesco Homegrown All-Ireland senior ladies semi-final against Termon (Donegal) at 2pm.

Connacht championship crown beckons for Killanin on Sunday in Tuam

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Galway’s intermediate football champions Killanin will face St Croans (Roscommon) on Sunday in Tuam Stadium (2pm) in the Connacht championship decider.

Team captain Marvin Lee is hopeful the team can finish off the year with an historic provincial title.

Cappataggle win county and Connacht titles

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Cappataggle won both the Galway county and Connacht intermediate hurling titles in 24 hours on Saturday and Sunday.

Corofin learnt little last weekend

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Corofin will enter the Connacht final against Ballintubber on Sunday week with no real test from the last three games. And, might it be fair to say, that also applies to this season’s Galway championship?

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Football fixtures
Saturday 15 November: Division 2 League, At Páirc an Chathánaigh, An Cheathrú Rua v Caltra, 2pm Ref: T Faherty

Saturday 15 November: Division 2 League, At Páirc an Chathánaigh, An Cheathrú Rua v Caltra, 2pm Ref: T Faherty

Dunne praises foresight of soccer clubs as Galway returns to top flight

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

With promotion to the SSE Airtricity League premier division secured, Galway FC's preparations for the significant challenges which await in the top flight next year have already commenced.

Connacht take training to Henshaw’s home club

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Connacht Rugby awaits this afternoon’s Ireland team announcement for news of Robbie Henshaw’s expected selection for the first of the Guinness Autumn Series against South Africa on Saturday.

Corinthians boosted ahead of local derby

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Corinthians bagged their second win in the Ulster Bank League when they came out on top against Connacht rivals Buccaneers by 10-14 at Dubarry Park.

Late heartbreak for Wegians

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Galwegians will be looking to bounce back after suffering their first loss of the Ulster Bank League when Ballymena grabbed pole position of division 1b lost with a last-gasp penalty at Crowley Park on Saturday.

Played in poor conditions, both sides struggled to gain an early foothold, but after Galwegians missed an early penalty effort, the visitors began to assert themselves and were rewarded with a try from centre Paddy James in the 31st minute. Outhalf Ritchie McMaster landed the touchline conversion and a penalty when Wegians prop Paul McCreanor was yellow-carded for a creaking scrum to lead 10-0.

Billy Quinn RIP - a great Galwegian clubman

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

The rugby community in Galway is mourning the death this week of former Galwegians captain and coach and Connacht player, Billy Quinn, after a long and brave battle against illness.