Farrell leaps to new record

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

There were some fantastic performances from a number of Galway athletes in the IUAA Indoor Championships in Athlone.

Maree/Oranmore sponsorship deal

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Maree Oranmore FC has received a financial boost following a three-years sponsorship agreement with the Galway Clinic.

At the reception in the Galway Clinic, CEO Joe O’Donovan, in describing Maree/Oranmore FC as “one of the most progressive and well run sports organisations, not only in Galway, but throughout the country,” said the clinic was delighted to renew its sponsorship for another three years.

Liam Mellows registration

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Liam Mellows holds its annual registration day on Sunday (February 16) from 11am to 1.30pm.

Claregalway’s Gaelic4Girls

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Claregalway has been chosen to run the Gaelic4Girls programme this year, and the club will host a training evening for coaches on February 27, at 7.30pm (venue to be announced).

Hurlers face Leinster champions in league opener

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

The Galway hurlers get their 2014 league campaign up and running on Sunday when they face Dublin in Pearse Stadium (2pm).

Footballers must beat Laois in round three

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Following two consecutive defeats to Meath and Donegal, the upcoming game against Laois on March 1 takes on greater significance for the Galway footballers.

Portumna qualify for All-Ireland final against newcomers

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Portumna hurlers are back in yet another All-Ireland club final and will face Mount Leinster (Carlow) on St Patrick's Day.

Ten years ago, after their first senior title in Galway (2003), they lost an All-Ireland semi-final against Dunloy.

Galway FC start with enterprising display

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Last Saturday's 5-3 success over Sligo on Mervue United's all-weather pitch was an encouraging start for the new club, achieved courtesy of an enterprising footballing display, especially in the opening period when four goals were netted. Unsurprisingly manager Tommy Dunne was pleased with aspects of Galway FC's performance, highlighting the promise of the youngsters in his squad.

Crunch tie for Maree’s title hopes looms

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

A crunch top-of-the-table clash between local basketball outfit Maree and Swords Thunder takes place on Saturday in Calasanctius College (7.45pm).

Footballers face a massive test against Donegal

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Walking the Prom recently, I met a dedicated and committed Galway football supporter.

Portumna and Na Piarsaigh set for Semple Stadium showdown

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Galway county senior hurling champions Portumna will play Limerick's Na Piarsiagh this Saturday in Semple Stadium at 5pm under lights in the All-Ireland senior club-final.

Down will test Downey’s ladies

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Galway senior ladies will open their Tesco Homegrown National Football League against Down in Tuam on Sunday (2pm).

Ardrahan reach All Ireland camogie club final

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Adrahan will meet defending champions Milford in this year’s All Ireland Senior Club Camogie Championship final after an impressive six-point victory over Kilkenny champions Mullinavat. on a score-line of 2-8 to 0-8.

Galway athlete to represent Ireland at Euro champs

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Galway City Harrier Nicola Duncan has been selected to compete for Ireland in the European Athletics Championships

Connacht ready to refocus on Pro 12

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Connacht return to action in the Rabodirect Pro 12 on Sunday desperate to refocus on moving up the league table.

Galway WFC exit cup

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Galway WFC have failed in their first bid to qualify for the semi-finals of this year’s Bus Éireann Women's National League Cup.

Galwegians stretch lead at the top

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Hardly pretty, but Galwegians secured their ninth successive Ulster Bank League game to remain top of the division 2A table at the weekend.

Galway footballers face tough opening test away to the Royals

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Honesty is the best policy. And to that end, it is fair to say that many Galway football supporters are a tad apprehensive about the National Football League season ahead.

Galway FC’s new squad nears completion

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Galway FC have completed another six signings to bring their squad number to 17 in advance of their opening pre-season fixture against Sligo Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday (7.30pm).

As manager Tommy Dunne continues his preparations for Galway FC’s first League of Ireland season since the demise of Galway United, the return of Galway favourite and the club’s second highest scorer, Alan Murphy, is a huge boost.

Titans resolve works a miracle in cup final

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

The long wait for Galway’s Titans is over. Having lost five successive national basketball finals, the JM&L Auctioneers Titans finally claimed silverware at the National Basketball Arena.

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