Celebratation for Johnny O’Connor

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

The career of Connacht Rugby legend Johnny O’Connor will be celebrated tomorrow evening at a special retirement celebration in The Ardilaun hotel.

Moycullen basketball scoops top award

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Great basketball news for Galway. Moycullen has been named as club of the year by Basketball Ireland. The award, which is voted for by members of the national media that regularly feature basketball as part of their sports coverage, is a huge honour for the club.

Mervue must capitalise on Cobh’s patchy form

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Following four defeats on the spin in all competitions, Mervue United will be especially eager to deliver a home Airtricity League first division victory when Cobh Ramblers visit Fahy's Field on Saturday afternoon (4.30pm kick off).

Time to change football championship format

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

In these austere times, if GAA supporters (consumers) are going to pay their limited cash at the turnstiles to attend games, they expect to be entertained.

It is a pretty basic requirement. A fundamental part of the purchase contract: "Bang for your buck" as the yanks say.

Portumna do enough to see off All-Ireland champions

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Portumna and title holders St Thomas faced each other in Athenry on Sunday in a high profile senior championship clash in Group A, which attracted a good crowd to Kenny Park.

Galway wins at the Irish schools’ championships

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Galway schools produced a number of medallists at the Irish Schools Athletics Championships on Saturday.

Major development draw in Caltra

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

A joint development draw has been launched in Caltra to provide funds for the completion of the new community centre and progression of the GAA pitch and dressing rooms.

Tonabrucky Challenge on Saturday

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Rahoon Newcastle Hurling Club is calling on all runners, walkers and even strollers to take part in the third annual Tonabrucky Challenge which will take place this Saturday 8 June at 6pm.

The 6km road race, which is Athletics Association Ireland certificated, aims to raise money for charities CR, Croi and the Rahoon Newcastle Hurling Club.

Hurling supporters meeting

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

The Galway Hurling Supporters Club will host an open meeting on Wednesday June 12 in Ballinasloe.

Smyth misses out on singles title, but retains doubles

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Some 100 tennis players contested this year’s Connacht Open, moved from its traditional date in October to the June Bank Holiday weekend.

Tribute for Tommy Keane

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Tickets for "A Tribute for Tommy", an upcoming concert in memory of Galway United legend Tommy Keane, will be on sale at the Galway United Supporters’ Trust stand on Shop Street this Saturday. "A Tribute for Tommy" will be held at Monroe’s Live, Dominick Street, on Friday, June 28. Tickets cost €10. People interested in helping out with sales or supporting the event can contact Ronan Coleman 087-6972823. Tickets are also on sale from Monroe’s Tavern.

East United have recently joined Corrib Rangers and Galway United Supporters’ Trust as partners in the Galway Soccer lotto. The Galway Soccer lotto is open to all sports clubs in the city and county. For further details contact Mike Daly at (086) 3301907.

Team Tennis

Thu, Jun 06, 2013

Two finalists emerged from a five-team round–robin format in the annual May Team Tournament at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club.

Salthill gears up for football festival

Thu, May 30, 2013

The annual Carlsberg Salthill National Fives tournament takes place this weekend in Salthill Park.

Now in its 37th year, the Salthill Devon five-a-side league brings together 130 teams for this much-anticipated football festival which is held on Saturday and Sunday.

Eight Connacht youngsters on Ireland summer squads

Thu, May 30, 2013

By Linley MacKenzie
Three Connacht youngsters have been selected on the Ireland squad to play in this year’s Junior World Cup.

Manogue retains Euro title

Thu, May 30, 2013

IKF European super welterweight kickboxing champion Gary "Slick" Manogue (above right) successfully defended his title against a tough David Blais from Nantes in the northwest region of France.

FAI Cup takes centre stage as Galway clubs take on premier opponents

Thu, May 30, 2013

By Cian O’Connell
The FAI Cup dominates the domestic football schedule this weekend with Galway's two clubs facing premier division opposition.

Carna-Caiseal stun Salthill for championship win

Thu, May 30, 2013

Carna-Caiseal produced a terrific performance last weekend to defeat the current county champions Salthill/Knocknacarra at Pearse stadium by 2-6 to 0-11.

Costello achieves Euro standard on the track

Thu, May 30, 2013

Galway athlete Laura Ann Costello was the star of the day at the recent National League, Ireland’s premier track and field club championship, held in Tullamore.

Rosmuc school breaks its All Ireland duck

Thu, May 30, 2013

Connemara is celebating double All Ireland victories in Olympic Handball after local secondary school Gairmscoil na Piarsach won the boys’ u-15 final and the girls’ u-17 titles.

In the boys’ decider the Rosmuc team played Ard Scoil Ris from Dublin and dominated throughout to emerge winners by 18-5. The girls took on the host team Ballinteer in their final and were always in control in a 13-7 victory.