Galway Ladies face fancied Monaghan

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

Galway and Monaghan clash on Saturday for a place in the All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship final.

Galway u-21 hurlers well beaten

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

There was no major surprise on Saturday in Semple Stadium when the Galway hurlers were well beaten by 1-16 to 0-7 by a star-studded Clare outfit in the All-Ireland u-21 final.

Limerick go to the next stage in hawk-eye appeal

Thu, Aug 29, 2013

Limerick's attempts to overturn the result of their recent All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship semi-final against Galway will see them take their case to the Disputes Resolution Authority.

This is the final avenue available to the Limerick County Board which had their appeal turned down on Monday night by the central appeals committee.

Chiefs' captain Clarke likely to be sprung against Newcastle

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Connacht's Super-15 winning captain, Craig Clarke, is expected to make his debut for the province this weekend against Newcastle Falcons.

Tyrone no match for Galway Ladies

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Galway Ladies issued a strong statement of intent when they easily overcame Tyrone in the TG4 All Ireland Senior Ladies Football championship quarter-final in Cavan on Saturday by 2-20 to 2-5.

Despite a month’s break since retaining their Connacht crown against Mayo, Galway were full of running and were up a goal through Ger Conneally and a point from Tracey Leonard inside the first two minutes.

Minors snatch All Ireland in replay

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Galway Ladies are celebrating success after the minors claimed the All Ireland title by 3-13 to 2-14 after a replay with Dublin last week.

Kavanagh set to be key player in Milltown’s challenge

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The benefit of the addition of former Kildare star James Kavanagh to Milltown’s senior football championship challenge was clear to see last Saturday evening at Pearse Stadium, as John Concannon’s side gave Cárna-Caiseal a good trimming, on a score-line of 3-14 to 0-5. Kavanagh kicked one terrific point in the first half and also notched a few frees in the second, but it was his work-rate, link-play and overall contribution to the cause that caught the eye. Experienced scoring forwards are hard to come by at the moment, and Kavanagh can be a really key player for the “Scans” as their season progresses.

They are an improving entity and Milltown are now one of the favourites to win the competition outright, and rightly so.

GUST to debate ‘single team’ matter at open meeting

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The proposed one Galway Airtricity League team will be debated at an open meeting for members and supporters of GUST at the Galway Rovers clubhouse, Claddagh, next Monday at 8pm.

Galway u21s are massive outsiders against Banner men on Saturday

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

This Saturday evening in Semple Stadium (6pm) the Galway U21 hurlers will take on a high flying Clare outfit in the All-Ireland semi-final.

Galway are under the guidance of Johnny Kelly, Tony Keady and Dinny Cahill this year and their side will have it all to do against the Munster champions, who include the likes of their senior stars Tony Kelly, Podge Collins, David McInerney and midfielder Colm Galvin.

Hawkeye’s gaffe overshadows as Mattie’s minors produce impressive display

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The Galway minor hurlers produced a very impressive and gutsy display last Sunday in the All-Ireland semi-final to see off the Limerick minors in a cliff-hanger, at Croke Park. After extra-time, the score-board read 0-23 to 0-20.

Connacht’s new structures get another test against visitors Wasps in first home fixture

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Connacht open their home season on Saturday evening against English visitors Wasps at the Galway Sportsground, and for the first time supporters will get a peak at this new-look side under coach Pat Lam.

Galway women await Fahy transfer as first league campaign nears

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Galway WFC open their first campaign in the Bus Eireann Women's National League in less than two weeks when they host Wexford Youths at Eamonn Deacy Park.

The newly-formed club, which will play alongside teams such as Raheny, Peamount, Shamrock Rovers, Cork, and Castlebar Celtic in the women's league, is currently finalising its squad ahead of its August 25 opener.

Minor hurlers must improve to beat Limerick

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Galway minor hurlers, under the guidance of Mattie Murphy, will face Limerick this Sunday at Croke Park (1.30pm) in the All-Ireland minor semi-final.

This year’s side did enough to defeat Laois in Semple Stadium in the quarter-final, but it was not an overly impressive display, and a much improved performance will be required if they are to defeat Limerick and advance to face Waterford in the All-Ireland final on September 8.

Salthill-Knocknacarra too strong for Tuam in poor game

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

It was never going to be easy, if possible at all, for any sporting fixture last Sunday evening to compete with the scintillating excitement and drama of the Dublin and Cork All-Ireland hurling semi-final at Croke Park.

Olympian heads off Kenyan in this year's Streets of Galway

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

A total of 2032 runners crossed the finishing tape in this year’s Streets of Galway 8k road race held on Saturday.

Kenny steps down

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Mattie Kenny has stepped down as Galway senior hurling coach, citing work and family commitments.

Naoupu takes charge of Wegian women

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Connacht Rugby player George Naoupu is joining the coaching staff of Galwegians RFC, taking over as head coach of the women's squad.

Tee off from the blue at Galway Bay

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Blue Tee challenge in the Galway Bay Golf Resort, which tees off from August 23 to August 25, is a chance to set a new course record at this championship course.

Mervue promotion hopes on the line against Athlone

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

A season-defining encounter awaits Mervue United at Fahy's Field tomorrow evening when Johnny Glynn's side host Airtricity League first division table-toppers Athlone Town.

First of two cup finals for Colga on Sunday finals for Colga on Sunday

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Colga FC is preparing for two cup finals, the first of which takes place on Sunday in Eamonn Deacy Park.

Colga meet Ballina in the women's Connacht Cup before they return to the Galway venue for the Irish Women's Intermediate Cup final against Douglas Hall of Cork on September 1.

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