County board will review Cunningham's position

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

As Anthony Cunningham's current three-year term as Galway senior hurling manager is now up, there will be a review process over the coming weeks to see if he will stay in-situ for 2015 and perhaps beyond.

Cunningham seems keen to extend his term based on his comments after last Saturday's defeat to Tipperary when he was asked about his own future with Galway, and staying on

Tribeswomen down Mayo to claim Connacht crown

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

There were only four points to separate the sides at the end of the game in MacHale Park on Sunday afternoon, but in reality the gap on the field was much bigger.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Hurling Fixtures
Friday 11 July

Galway return to Deacy Park after another stalemate

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

The SSE Airtricity League first division has reached a critical stage so tomorrow's Eamonn Deacy Park encounter carries huge significance for Galway FC, who host Shamrock Rovers B at the Dyke Road venue.

Packie Bonner returns to launch Galway Cup

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Former Irish goalkeeper Packie Bonner launched the 10th Galway Cup at a reception in the Aula Maxima NUIG this week.

No home pre-season for Connacht lined up

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

Connacht Rugby fans will not get to see Pat Lam's team in action at the Galway Sportsground before the start of this season's Celtic League.

 Connacht have only two pre-season fixtures planned this season and both are away from home - against Clermont Avergne in France, and Wasps in London.  It had been hoped that Newcastle Falcons would reciprocate Connacht's visit to England last season, but it is understood the English premiership side is not willing to travel.

Get ready for this year’s Streets of Galway

Thu, Jul 10, 2014

It is that time of year again when Galway City Harriers start preparing for the famous "Streets of Galway" road race, which will take place on August 9.

Galway supporters form new Tribesmen GAA club

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

A new Galway GAA Supporters’ Club was launched this week at the G Hotel by county chairman Noel Treacy.

Galway rowers named for World Championships

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Galway rowers have been selected to compete at the under-23 World Rowing Championships in Italy next month, from 23rd to 27th July.

Rahoon’s three-ball scramble

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Rahoon/Newcastle Hurling Club will host a three ball scramble on Thursday July10 and Friday July 11. The scramble is €90 per team with plenty of prizes on the day for all golf enthusiasts.

Knockdoemore pitches host first Feile fixtures

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Claregalway ladies, who hosted Kilkenny City for the 2014 Feile, enjoyed a successful weekend, topping their group to advance to the quarter-finals.

Lally secures world championship standard

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Several of Galway’s best athletes raced at the Le Cheile track meeting in Kildare on Friday over a series of middle distance events.

Minors pay price for wastefulness and crash out to Mayo

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

The Galway minor footballers paid the ultimate price for their profligacy in the first 20 minutes of the Connacht semi-final in Tuam Stadium on Saturday, crashing out of the championship by 3-7 to 1-12.

Hurlers need a big performance on Saturday to stay in the championship

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

Johnny Cash famously sang about walking the line and this Saturday at Semple Stadium (7pm) the Galway senior hurlers will have to do just that if they are to see off Tipperary and keep their championship season alive.

Dunne demands instant response in Waterford after recent loss

Thu, Jul 03, 2014

After suffering a disappointing defeat to Longford Town Galway FC, manager Tommy Dunne wants his team to 'bounce back' immediately in tomorrow evening’s SSE Airtricity League first division at the RSC against Waterford United.

Following the 3-0 Longford loss a critical clash looms for the Tribesmen and Dunne is seeking an instant response. “We have to bounce back. It is as simple and straightforward as that,” he says. “We were not happy with how it went against Longford. We were flat, I thought the whole ground seemed flat, the supporters and the team.

Meet Katie O’Brien - Galway’s history maker at Henley

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Teenager Katie O'Brien from Clarinbridge made history at the weekend when becoming the first female Irish Para-athlete to win gold at Women’s Royal Henley Regatta.

World Cup youngsters boost Carolan’s Connacht Academy

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Ireland's Junior World Championship winger, Galwegians Ciaran Gaffney, outhalf Conor McKeon, and centre Peter Robb are among the new quintet, along with hooker Jack Dineen and backrow Marc Kelly.

Galway trio selected for Team Ireland Tag

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Three Galway players, Elaine Hall, Fabienne Cooney and Craig Glynn, have been chosen to represent Team Ireland in the upcoming Tag Rugby Tri-Nations Cup against Great Britain and OzTag Australia in Limerick on July 11.

New black belts

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Four members of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club graded for their 1st Dan Black Belts in kickboxing on Saturday evening, all passing with distinction.

Galway lose opening camogie clash

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Galway camogie hopes of kicking off the defence of their All Ireland title on a positive note floundered in Athenry on Sunday.

Old rivals Wexford defeated the All Ireland champions by 2-12 to 1-11 in the opening game of the 2014 Liberty Insurance Senior Camogie Championship.

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