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.

An Post Tour of Sligo proving a popular event

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The An Post Tour of Sligo 2013 hits the roads of Sligo on the May Bank Holiday weekend and so far interest level suggests the event will have a record entry

Connacht legend Johnny O'Connor to retire after ‘living the dream’

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Long-serving Connacht flanker and former Ireland international Johnny O'Connor has announced his retirement from the game.

Footballers finish strongly for a confidence boosting win in dogged match

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Gaelic football can be a very ugly field game at times, and the first half of the Galway and Wexford game last Sunday in Pearse Stadium was a case in point.

U-21 footballers qualify for Connacht final against Roscommon

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

The weather was absolutely Baltic in Tuam stadium last Saturday evening for the Galway and Mayo U-21 Connacht semi-final.

Some locals from around Corofin, Cortoon, Killererin and Annaghdown, subsequently admitted under duress, that they headed straight from the venue to the "leaba" with hot water bottles in tow to try and warm up their aging bones.

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