Players’ belief in themselves shines through
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
Connacht's win over the most decorated Heineken Cup side ranks as one of the best in the European competition, says Gavin Duffy.
"That is the best win we have ever had. It's the best win for any away team in Europe - with their playing staff and resources. We have made huge gains in the last couple of years, but that has to go down as one of the best away wins in the European Cup. When we get it right, we are very good.
Read more ...Hail Galway’s new world champion
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
Gary Manogue, who fights out of the Black Dragon kickboxing club in Galway, became the new World Super Welterweight Kickboxing Champion on Saturday night in Leisureland, Salthill.
Read more ...Another stern test awaits Galway WFC in Dublin
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
Galway travel to Dublin to take on second-placed Bus Éireann WNL side Peamount United on Sunday.
Galway WFC manager Nigel Keady is expecting another stern challenge, having faced league leaders last weekend in Deacy Park.
Read more ...Quelle surprise for Toulouse as Connacht deliver shock cup win
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
It is one of rugby's greatest upsets. Connacht’s giantkilling of European aristocrats in their own back yard will rank as one of the most significant in the history of the Heineken Cup.
Read more ...Galwegians celebrate in scoring style
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
Galwegians preserved their 100 per cent home record with they notched up a fourth successive bonus point win at Crowley Park against Old Crescent on Saturday.
Read more ...Galway masters win second All-Ireland title
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
The Galway over 40s enjoyed a good win last weekend in the All-Ireland Master's football final, defeating Tyrone by1-8 to 0-9 in Leitrim.
Read more ...Galway GAA convention tonight
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
The Galway GAA Annual County Convention will be held tonight, (Thursday), in the Claregalway Hotel, starting at 7.30pm.
Read more ...Joe Canning to captain hurlers
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
Portumna's Joe Canning has been announced as the Galway Senior Hurling captain for 2014.
Read more ...Galway Camogie begin All Ireland defence with tough opener
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
All Ireland champions Galway will begin the defence of their title at home to Wexford in the opening round of next season’s Liberty Insurance Camogie Championship.
Read more ...Corinthians return to winning ways
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
There were similarities between Corinthians and Connacht Rugby at the weekend with both recovering from dismal results the previous week to post significant wins.
Read more ...Moore wins national title at swim champs
Thu, Dec 12, 2013
Galway swimmer Andrew Moore has claimed the 200m breaststroke national title at the recent short course swimming championships in Lisburn.
Read more ...FAI chief has confidence in new Galway FC
Thu, Dec 05, 2013
A crowd in the region of 200 attended the formal launch of the Airtricity League's newest club, Galway FC, at The Connacht Hotel on Monday evening.
Read more ...All-Ireland success for impressive Claregalway ladies
Thu, Dec 05, 2013
Claregalway ladies added to their burgeoning reputation with a well-deserved and historic All-Ireland Intermediate club championship title on Saturday at Mullingar.
Read more ...Two hurling crowns provide highlight for Rahoon Newcastle
Thu, Dec 05, 2013
The double victories at Minor B and U-21 B were highlighted as the success story of the year at the AGM of the Rahoon Newcastle hurling club which took place on Sunday.
The city club, which will celebrate its 125th anniversary next year, saw unprecedented success this year, claiming two championship crowns.
Read more ...Titans take on Blue Demons in National Shield quarter-final
Thu, Dec 05, 2013
Galway's JM & L Titans, the only locally-based side still in the men's National Shield competition, take on Blue Demons tomorrow evening in Cappagh Park, Knocknacarra (8pm).
Read more ...Maree tame Panthers in Portlaoise
Thu, Dec 05, 2013
Maree maintained their excellent form in the National League division 1 with a big 91- 36 away win over Portlaoise Panthers on Saturday night.
Read more ...Connacht need to front up to test Toulouse again
Thu, Dec 05, 2013
It has been a tough week for Connacht Rugby. After an “embarrassing” away defeat to Edinburgh in the Pro 12, Connacht now head to France to face one of Europe’s most decorated clubs, Toulouse, in the Heineken Cup.
The challenge for Connacht will be to park last weekend’s dismal result and lift themselves for an expected tough encounter against the French giants in this first of the back-to-back pool 3 fixtures.
Read more ...In-form Galway WFC to be tested by champions
Thu, Dec 05, 2013
In-form Galway WFC host league leaders Raheny United in the final National League game before Christmas.
Read more ...Galwegians mark fifty years at Glenina
Thu, Dec 05, 2013
Galwegians RFC marks 50 years at Glenina with a day-long celebration on Saturday.
To mark the special occasion, there will be a full list of of events, culminating with two senior games under floodlights on Saturday evening.
Read more ...Kickboxer Manogue hopes to strike a knock-out blow in his first World Title fight
Thu, Dec 05, 2013
Few people earn a crack at a world title in any sport, but in Galway on Saturday, Castlepark’s Gary Manogue will take to the ring in his first bid to become the world super welterweight kickboxing champion.
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