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.

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.

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.

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.

Galwegians mark fifty years at Glenina

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Galwegians RFC marks 50 years at Glenina with a day-long celebration on Saturday.

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.

Local Fianna Fail members ‘lukewarm’ over Martin’s deal with former critic Keaveney

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

“It smacks of ‘Candle In The Wind’ by Elton John!” the source said. “Colm Keaveney is all over the shop. I don’t know of anybody in Fianna Fáil who agrees with this.”

Former Cork boss Dunne takes charge for Galway FC’s new dawn

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Galway FC, which is making an Airtricity licence application for the 2014 domestic season, has appointed Tommy Dunne as manager.

Connacht head to Edinburgh desperate to break losing run

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Connacht Rugby are on the road again tomorrow evening, heading to Scotland to face an Edinburgh side that has lost only once at Murrayfield this season.

Galway WFC in confident mood to take on Shamrock Rovers

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Sunday will be a special occasion in Eamonn Deacy Park when Shamrock Rovers’ women take on Galway WFC in the Bus Éireann WNL.

New sponsor for Connacht Schools Rugby

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Connacht Schools Rugby has a new partner with Elvery Sports taking over as sponsor of the popular cup competition.

Henshaw happy to stay with Connacht

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Talented Connacht Rugby player Robbie Henshaw has agreed to stay at the province for another two years.

Moycullen’s improving form will be tested against league leaders

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Moycullen's premier league basketballers, SSE Renewables, face a daunting trip to league leaders Killester at the weekend.

Maree maintain the pace with solid win

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Maree kept up the pressure at the top of the National League division 1 with a workmanlike 87-50 win over Fr Matthews of Cork in Calasanctius Gym on Saturday.

The win sees them remain joint second with fellow Galwegians Titans, both on 16 points - two adrift of Swords Thunder who remain unbeaten on 18 points.

Corinthians host Terenure in vital top of the table clash

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Corinthians have hosted some big matches already this season - not least against Shannon and neighbours Buccaneers - but Terenure currently represent a different threat when they visit Cloonacauneen on Saturday (2.30pm).

Galwegians head north in confident form

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Galwegians head to Banbridge for Saturday’s Ulster Bank League clash with a real chance of continuing their push for division 2A honours.

Claregalway ladies bid for All-Ireland glory

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Claregalway ladies are in action this Saturday in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Championship final against Thomas Davis (Dublin) at Birr (1.30pm).

Corofin round off their year with u-21 success

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Corofin received some measure of consolation after their Connacht senior club championship defeat to Castlebar Mitchels when they collected the county u-21 A title after defeating old rivals Salthill/Knocknacarra by 3-11 to 1-11, at Pearse Stadium at the weekend.

Medtronic make no mistake

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Medtronic senior hurlers retained their county interfirms title when they had eight points to spare over an understrength Galway Teachers in Clarenbridge on Saturday.

Medtronic, winners by 3-15 to 1-13, were the stronger team throughout with Niall Healy the scorer-in-chief with nine points, six of which came from placed balls. Medtronic now go on to meet the Leinster champions in the All Ireland semi-final in the New Year.

Donnellan rolls back the years in interfirms

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Electrical Concepts from Oughterard won its first interfirms county title when its team defeated reigning champions Boston Scientific by 2-15 to 1-13 in an entertaining final in the Corofin GAA.

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