Captain Conroy out of London clash

Thu, May 22, 2014

Galway have suffered a major blow ahead of their opening championship game this Sunday against London with captain Paul Conroy pulling out with injury.

Conroy, who was nominated for an All Star last season, has suffered a hairline fracture in his right metatarsal after a clash with Gary O’Donnell (Tuam Stars) at training.

Jes first year footballers do the double

Thu, May 22, 2014

The Jes first year Gaelic football squad has enjoyed a successful season, winning both the league and championship.

O’Donovan kicks Medtronic to All Ireland title

Thu, May 22, 2014

Medtronic footballers have been crowned All Ireland senior football champions for the first time after a convincing 3-15 to 1-13 win over the Cork Garda in Pearse Stadium.

Galway come unstuck to Roscommon in Aisling McGing

Thu, May 22, 2014

Favourites Galway lost out to Roscommon by 1-11 to 1-13 in the opening round of the Aisling McGing u-21 Championship.

Galway oarsmen on the podium

Thu, May 22, 2014

Galway clubs were on the podium at the weekend’s Dublin Metropolitan Regatta at Blessington Lake.

St Pat’s boys contest All Ireland final

Thu, May 22, 2014

St Patrick’s five–a-side soccer team is heading to the Aviva Stadium to contest the All-Ireland finals on May 28, having recently captured the Aviva Health National Primary School Connacht Cup.

Fallon secures breakthrough in 5,000m

Thu, May 22, 2014

There were some fantastic performances from Galway athletes at the Connacht Schools championships in Athlone, most notably in the senior boys’ 5000m where Jamie Fallon (Calasanctius Oranmore) scorched around the track in an incredible 15.04, a top-class time and a breakthrough performance for the young athlete, who also runs with Craughwell AC.

Craughwell athletes competing for schools provided many other highlights for the club, including a 1-2-3 in the minor girls’ long jump, domination of the girls sprints with victories in the minor 100m (Caoimhe O’Donoghue, Calasanctius), junior 100m and 200m (Michelle Duggan, Presentation Athenry) and intermediate 200m (Sineád Treacy, St Raphael's). It was a particularly successful day for Michelle Duggan who took three golds in 100m, 200m and 4x100m.

Third time lucky for Galway Ladies

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway Ladies, unbeaten all season, claimed this year's NFL division two title to secure division one football next season.

Mervue’s youngsters head to Dublin for Goodson Cup final

Thu, May 15, 2014

A big weekend lies ahead for Mervue United's u-14 side when they travel to Dublin to face St Francis in the SFAI Goodson Cup final on Sunday at Jackson Park in Kilternan (2pm).

Bish claim silver in All Ireland

Thu, May 15, 2014

The Bish first year basketball team won silver in the All Ireland schools A finals in the University of Limerick last weekend.

Colaiste Iognaid rowers excel at Ghent Regatta

Thu, May 15, 2014

Colaiste Iognaid rowing crews have returned froom the 95th Ghent International Regatta with several podium finishes.

GAA Fixtures

Thu, May 15, 2014

Football Fixtures
Division 1 Sun 18 May, At Menlough, Menlough v Caherlistrane 2pm, Ref: L Kelly.

Division 1 Sun 18 May, At Menlough, Menlough v Caherlistrane 2pm, Ref: L Kelly.

Connacht rewarded for improving standards in discipline and tackling

Thu, May 15, 2014

Connacht wrapped up their first Rabodirect Pro 12 season under coach Pat Lam with a disappointing 45-20 defeat to Ospreys, but there was some reward for a solid season.

Casey wins again

Thu, May 15, 2014

John Greaney of Galway City Harriers was forced into third place in the second of the six-race County Galway 5km series race held in Loughrea.

Huish win in France

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway kickboxer Paul Huish from Knocknacarra, who fights out of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing club, was in action in France at the weekend.

The multiple Irish champ took on French kickboxing champion Clement Bessaiah in a five-round international contest on the undercard to a professional World Title fight in Bordeaux.

Craughwell massive outsiders against St Thomas on Saturday

Thu, May 15, 2014

There is only one county senior hurling championship game on this weekend when Craughwell, beaten by Beagh (2-18 to 1-14) in their first round game, face St Thomas at Kenny Park on Saturday (5pm).

Galway FC must capitalise on momentum when Harps visit tomorrow

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway FC, unbeaten in four SSE Airtricity League first division games, will return to Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening when Finn Harps visit the west.

The teams collided at the Dyke Road venue last Monday week in the EA Sports Cup when a Vinny Faherty goal sent Galway into the quarter-finals of that competition. Since then Harps defeated Cobh Ramblers in league action, while Galway required a fine Jake Keegan goal to earn a draw away to Shamrock Rovers B at Tallaght Stadium on Sunday.

Galway head to Tallaght in fine fettle

Thu, May 08, 2014

Having posted two victories over the May Bank Holiday weekend, Galway FC head to the Tallaght Stadium heartened for Sunday's crucial SSE Airtricity League first division encounter with Shamrock Rovers B.

Galway Ladies hope for third time lucky

Thu, May 08, 2014

Galway Ladies senior football team are one step away from division one football when they play Westmeath in the division two decider on Saturday in Parnell Park at 2pm.

New juvenile football initiative launched

Thu, May 08, 2014

Local GAA club, Fr Griffins Éire Óg, has launched an initiative to promote Gaelic football in the city centre.

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