Corinthians wrap up successful season with comprehensive win

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Corinthians enjoyed a carnival atmosphere at Cloonacauneen on Saturday as their first XV completed the Ulster Bank League season with a comprehensive 53-10 win over Seapoint.

Maree and Moycullen in All Ireland champs

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Two Galway teams claimed All Ireland titles in the u-14/ and u-16 club championships held in Galway, Cork, Dublin and Dundalk.

Galway was represented by five teams with Moycullen winning the division three u-14 girls and ninth overall, and the division two u-16 boys, finishing fifth overall. Laura Corcoran and Josh Marvesley were awarded the Most Valuable Player awards.

Another Trip to Tipp for Galway hurling fans

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Do you remember the famous Trip to Tipp musical experiences? Are you too young to remember them?

Supporters’ bus to Thurles

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

The Galway Hurling Supporters’ Club and Bus Eireann will provide a bus to Thurles on Sunday for supporters wishing to travel to the Allianz Senior Hurling semi-finals with Dublin v Tipperary at 2pm followed by Galway v Kilkenny at 3.45pm.

Elwood targets last interprovincial win as league leaders Ulster visit

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Interprovincial victories always have always been a little thin on the ground for Connacht, but when they host Ulster tomorrow evening (7.45pm), the home side has a real opportunity to make it two from three at home this season.

Galway u-21s look to raise the bar again against favourites Kildare

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

The Galway u-21 footballers will head to Tullamore this Saturday (2pm) to take on Kildare in the All-Ireland semi-final knowing they will have to improve significantly on their Connacht final display if they are to get past a big, tall and physical Kildare outfit.

Galway, who are under the management team of Alan Flynn, Paul Clancy, Declan Meehan, Alan Mulholland and Donál Ó Fatharta, have made strides in all their games to date, from their wins over Sligo and Mayo up to their extra-time win over Roscommon two weeks ago.

Best finish still the target for Elwood’s men

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

After an unexpected three week break from action, Connacht head to Edinburgh for a crucial clash in their bid to finish this season’s campaign on a high.

Galway to host first international hurling festival

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Sixteen teams from around the world will compete in the first international hurling festival which is to be held in Galway in September.

Uncertainty still surrounds Galway’s proposed League of Ireland team

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

In October last year FAI chief executive officer John Delaney stated the association's intention of fielding one team from Galway in the League of Ireland and meetings continue to take place about making this a reality for the 2014 season.

The revelations regarding the possibility of a sponsorship deal being brokered with the Comer brothers brought plenty of local speculation, but uncertainty still surrounds the direction this proposed new Galway club will take. Representatives of Salthill Devon, Mervue United, Galway United Supporters Trust, and the Galway FA all attended a meeting last week with FAI officials.

Lam brings his heart and soul to Connacht Rugby

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Pat Lam is a half-full glass type of Kiwi.
Positive and passionate, the incoming Connacht coach, who has been a longtime advocate for the sport of rugby, is now just as enthusiastic about his new “adventure” in Ireland.

Bidwell takes half-marathon crown in Connamara

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Galway’s Matt Bidwell was the winner of this year’s half marathon in the Connemara Marathon series of races held at the weekend.

Luck plays its part, but Galway u-21s dig deep to win Connacht title

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Which would you rather do? Play well and lose? Or play badly, ride your luck a bit, and win?

We all know there is only one answer to that question, and while the Galway u-21s did not play as well as they could last Saturday evening in their clash with Roscommon in Hyde Park, at least they still crossed the finishing line as champions.

Galway well beaten by Armagh in final round

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The Galway senior footballers were well beaten by Armagh, 0-21 to 1-12, at the Athletic Grounds in Sunday’s final round of the 2013 league campaign.

Handball titles for Moycullen

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Moycullen handballers claimed three All-Ireland titles at the weekend.

Unbeaten Galway Ladies secure home semi-final

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Galway Ladies have secured a home National League semi-final draw against Westmeath following last Sunday’s final round.

Late heartbreak for Medtronic hurlers

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Medtronic senior hurlers suffered heartbreak when they lost by the minimum, 2-16 to 1-18 , against a strong Dunreidy team from Kilkenny in the recent Interfirms All Ireland semi final in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe.

Another trophy beckons for Greenfields as they defend Irish Hockey Trophy

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Greenfields Hockey Club celebrated winning this season’s Connacht League on Sunday, but have put the celebrations on hold until Saturday’s Irish Hockey Trophy final.

Renmore ladies seek cup title

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Renmore Ladies Hockey 's first X1 will face Kinvara in the Connacht Junior Cup final this Saturday in Dangan at 12.30pm.

It has been a good season for the Renmore team. They won the Connacht Junior League and progressed to the quarter-final of the Irish Hockey Challenge Cup but were defeated by an experienced Clonmel outfit.

Hadley’s fine form continues

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Galway equestrian Sven Hadley has put himself in a strong position to represent Ireland at the European Championships after taking victory at the recent trials in Wexford.

All Ireland Juvenile Indoor Relays

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The final day of the indoor juvenile athletics year took place in Athlone with the All Ireland Relays. The outstanding local club on the day with two winning teams was Galway City Harriers, with its u-17 and 18 girls both winning gold medals, while the club’s u-18 boys claimed silver and u-19 girls took bronze.

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