Wegians closer to promotion

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Galwegians continue their march towards promotion to division 1b after an 11th straight Ulster Bank League victory and a seventh four-try bonus point.

Galway power nine past Cork

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Two Galway WFC players will be involved in international action this week while the national league takes a break.

Footballers face relegation if they lose to Down on Sunday

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

The Galway senior footballers have it all to do this Sunday when they face a vibrant Down in Tuam Stadium (2pm) in the National Football League round four.

Galway footballers are dedicated to the cause

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

In an article in Tuesday's Irish Examiner in which I was quoted, the impression was given that I questioned the commitment and effort of the current squad of Galway footballers. That is not true, nor is it a view to which I ascribe.

Hurlers 5/1 outsiders against Kilkenny

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Following Galway's defeat to Waterford in round two of the hurling league, and Kilkenny's stunning win over Tipperary, Anthony Cunningham's men are given little, if any, chance of a victory in Nowlan Park this Sunday (2pm) against Kilkenny in division 1A.

Connacht, with all Galway players, went down to Leinster (1-23 to 0-16) last weekend at Croke Park, and Galway are 5/1 outsiders to win on Sunday, with the home side at 1/7.

Greenfields head north after sobering debut

Thu, Mar 06, 2014

Greenfields will need to pick themselves from a disappointing debut in the Irish Hockey League when they take on Lurgan Hockey Club on Saturday.

Connacht boosted with trio’s return for Treviso visit

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Connacht cannot afford to let slip a victory on Saturday (5pm) when they host Treviso in the Rabodirect Pro 12 at the Galway Sportsground.

Ardrahan return to Croke Park with senior title in their sights

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

It is a big day for Ardrahan on Sunday (3.15pm) when the ladies face Milford in Croke Park in the All Ireland Senior Camogie Club Championship final.

Dunne looks to eradicate ‘little mistakes’

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

The start of the Airtricity League campaign is now only eight days away and Galway FC continue their preparations with two more friendlies against Mervue United at Fahy's Field this evening (7.15pm) and UCD at Drom on Saturday afternoon (3pm).

Keady hopes home crowd will help against Cork

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

This Sunday sees Galway WFC host Cork Women’s FC in Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday (2pm) in their penultimate home game of their first season in the Bus Éireann WNL.

Trailblazers Greenfields open first Irish Hockey League campaign

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Greenfields Hockey Club will create history on Saturday when they become their first Connacht team to compete in the Electric Ireland Women’s Irish Hockey League.

Footballers take on Laois under lights in crunch tie

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

After defeats to Meath and Donegal, the Galway senior footballers will strive to get their first points on the board when they face Laois in O’Moore Park on Saturday evening (7pm) in a crucial league game.

The Galway panel will have been boosted by the impressive performances of Joss Moore, Seán Armstrong, Paul Conroy and Gareth Bradshaw in Connacht's win over Ulster last Sunday in the inter-provincial final.

Hurlers find Waterford in unforgiving mood

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Last Monday I met a few punters around the town who were very disappointed with Galway's 0-22 to 1-13 defeat to Waterford in Walsh Park, as that result scuttled what were otherwise well predicted accumulators and trebles that had come up.

Medtronic seal Connacht crown

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Medtronic followed up their county success with an impressive 1-18 to 1-05 victory over Corrib Natural Gas to claim this year’s Connacht Interfirms Football title.

Galway ladies look for four on the trot

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Galway head with confidence to Clare for their fourth Tesco Home Grown NFL fixture on Sunday (2pm).

GAA Fixtures

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Senior Hurling League Sat, 01 Mar,
At Gort, Gort v Clarinbridge 15:00, Ref: John Keane

Maree capture National League title with game in hand

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

Maree Basketball Club is celebrating success this week, becoming the first Galway team to win the National League division one crown in 27 years.

Moycullen prepare for last away fixture

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

SSE Renewables Moycullen are preparing for a physically tough assignment against DCU Saints in Dublin on Saturday evening.

Their continued improvement throughout this premier league season may not have resulted in as many wins as they would have hoped, but Moycullen will be keen to ensure their recent form continues for this last away game of the season.

From the horse’s mouth.. Cheltenham Preview Night

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

The annual Cheltenham Preview Night for charity will take place on Monday (March 3) in the Salthill Hotel.

New signing O’Brien doubtful for Athlone friendly

Thu, Feb 20, 2014

With pre-season fixtures arriving thick and fast, Galway FC continue preparing for their crucial Airtricity League opener with Longford Town on March 7 as Athlone Town visit Eamonn Deacy Park this Saturday (7.45pm kick off).

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