Pearse Stadium closes until spring

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Pearse Stadium will remain closed for the remainder of the season for remedial drainage work and a pitch upgrade.

Galway CEO John Hynes says the stadium will be out of use until spring next year to “ensure the new playing surface has time to bed-down and settle and that pitch maintenance programmes are completed”.

Greater expectations for Connacht as new Guinness Pro 12 League opens

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The games are about to begin and the goal is set. Connacht, with greater expectations than before, head into a new season with a single ambition - to qualify for the European Champions Cup through the Guinness Pro 12.

Galway edge closer to play-off berth, but next up a tricky Rovers

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

As the Airtricity League first division season heads towards an interesting conclusion, Galway FC face a tricky task on Sunday afternoon at Tallaght Stadium against Shamrock Rovers B.

Galway WFC host high-flyers Raheny in cup quarter-final

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

League and cup champions Raheny United are the visitors to Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday to do battle with Galway WFC in the FAI Cup quarter-final.

Galwegians win Connacht crown with stylish display

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Galwegians retained the Connacht Senior League crown with an emphatic 38-11 win over city rivals Corinthians at Cloonacauneen on Saturday.

County senior football championship heats up this weekend

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The county senior football championship really heats up this weekend, and the last eight teams that can win the Frank Fox Cup in 2014 are all in action on either Saturday and Sunday.

Galway Ladies exit championship at the hands of Dublin

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The Galway ladies tried valiantly against a superior Dublin outfit last Saturday afternoon in Cusack Park in Mullingar in the All-Ireland semi-final before crashing out by 2-14 to 1-13.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Thursday 04 Sep
Minor B Football C'Ship North:At Tuam Stadium, Annaghdown v Caherlistrane,7pm Ref: Gerry Guinan.

Minor B Football C'Ship North:At Tuam Stadium, Annaghdown v Caherlistrane,7pm Ref: Gerry Guinan.

McEvilly claims European Masters title

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Martin McEvilly, the evergreen GCH stalwart, became European champion yet again at the European Masters championships in Turkey recently.

McEvilly won the over 65 gold in the 2000m steeplechase with a time of 7.49, while Tommy Farragher of Corofin AC also medalled at the same event, taking a fine bronze in the pentathlon event.

Muliaina arrives

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Connacht's biggest signing, All Black centurion Mils Muliaina, arrived in Connacht last evening.

Galway FC prepare for Waterford United tomorrow

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Six SSE Airtricity League First Division remain for Galway FC, who will be hoping to build on their much improved recent form when hosting Waterford United at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening.

Knocknacarra take all-Ireland title

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Sunday August 24 was a proud day for Knocknacarra, Connacht, and Galway soccer.

Galway WFC at home to Peamount on Sunday

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Galway WFC are in action this weekend in their home season opener against Dublin side Peamont United in Eamonn Deacy Park. Don O’Riordan’s side will be looking to get points on the board after their opening day defeat to UCD Waves last Sunday in Jackson Park.

Salthill-Knocknacarra too strong for Na Breathnaigh

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Salthill-Knocknacarra qualified for an exciting county senior football quarter-final against Milltown in the next round of the Galway club championship when they proved too strong for Micheal Breathnachs last Sunday evening in a rain-drenched Moycullen.

Seán Armstrong’s charges advanced to the next round on a 3-10 to 0-13 score-line, with their all-important goals coming from Brian Conlon, Seamie Crowe, and Barry Kelly.

Corinthians gain win against Sligo in the Connaught League

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Corinthians have bounced back with a win in the Connaught League against Sligo RFC in Cloonacauneen Park on Saturday August 23.

Galway find Kilkenny too hot to handle

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The Galway senior ladies camogie team relinquished their all-Ireland title last Sunday when they went down to a highly motivated and skilful Kilkenny outfit in the Liberty Insurance all-Ireland senior semi-final at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

Galway ladies face Dublin on Saturday in all-Ireland semi-final

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The Galway ladies footballers will head to Cusack Park in Mullingar this Saturday to face Dublin at 3.15pm in the all-Ireland semi-final following their impressive 0-17 to 0-14 victory over Monaghan last weekend in Birr.

U-21 hurlers fall short at the death

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Johnny Kelly’s county U-21 panel put in a mighty effort in Semple stadium last Saturday evening, but unfortunately they fell short in the last few minutes to bow out of the U-21 championship at the semi-final stage by two points, on a score-line of Galway 1-19, Wexford 1-21.

New season, new challenges for Connacht Rugby

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

As September approaches, Connacht are busy in preparation for a season of change for European club rugby.

Galway are up against it in FAI Cup clash with Dundalk

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Galway FC face a demanding FAI Ford Cup third round clash against SSE Airtricity League premier division table toppers Dundalk tomorrow at Oriel Park.

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