Connacht head to France expecting Biarrtiz backlash

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Connacht Rugby are likely to keep faith with the young XV which overcame Biarrtiz last weekend when the two sides meet for the second of these back-to-back Heineken Cup fixtures in France tomorrow night (8pm).

Connacht anger as McCarthy heads east

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Mike McCarthy’s departure to Dublin has come after repeated and concerted efforts by Leinster Rugby over a number of years.

Galway Garda edge Teachers in tight game

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Galway Garda are back in the Connacht Senior Football final and on course for three All Ireland titles in succession after a narrow one-point victory over a resilient Mayo Teachers.

Galway masters in All-Ireland final

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

The Galway Masters (over 40s) will face Cavan in the All-Ireland final at the Sligo Institute of Technology grounds on Saturday (2pm).

Fahey stars in final

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Galway’s Niamh Fahey, who plays for Arsensal Ladies, has added another title to her impressive CV.

The Killanin native returned to Ireland last weekend to star for Parnells of London in the All Ireland Intermediate Club Football final of 2012 against Cahir of Tipperary in Kildare, and the London club became the first from outside Ireland to win the title.

Join Galway hurlers for a special Christmas fundraiser

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Galway hurlers and sponsors Supermac’s are inviting supporters to join them for a special Christmas fundraising lunch on December 23.

Local ref receives national award

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Galway football referee Peter Flaherty has won this year’s FAI’s Referee of the Year award.

Bish Christmas fundraiser

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

St Joseph’s College Rowing Club is holding a Christmas cake sale and coffee morning on Saturday to raise funds for the club.

Turkey tennis

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Donal Hegarty and Ger King were the men’s A winners of this year’s Turkey Tournament at the Galway Lawn Tennis Club on Sunday.

Ballinderreen enjoy healthy 2012

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Ballinderreen Juvenile Hurling Club may not have won much silverware this season, but at the end of 2012 the club remains in a healthy position, according to chairman Martin Murphy.

Moycullen miss out on first semi-final

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

Moycullen missed out on a golden opportunity to advance to their first national semi-final when they lost to UCD Marion 69-59 in Saturday’s SuperLeague Cup quarter final in Leitir Móir.

Moycullen ready for National Cup quarter-final in Leitir Móir

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

A sense of excitment surrounds Moycullen basketball this week as the SuperLeague team prepares for a home National Cup quarter final and a chance to qualify for a first cup semi-final.

Moycullen have never enjoyed a home quarter-final and, with a win already this season over their opponents UCD Marian, there is a genuine feeling the Galway club could advance to the final four.

Rugby roadshow in Galway tonight

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

Supporters of Connacht Rugby will have a final opportunity this evening (Thursday) to discuss the province’s hopes and plans for the future.

The final in a series of Connacht Rugby Roadshows will take place at the Carlton Hotel (8pm) and will be attended by CEO Tom Sears, members of the Professional Games Board, director of rugby Eric Elwood, head of marketing Alex Saul, and Connacht players.

Connacht’s youth asked to step it up again

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

Connacht Rugby will have a final run-out this morning at the Galway Sportsground ahead of this season’s big French test in the Heineken Cup.

Greenfields continue winning league run

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

Greendfields 1sts were the deserving 5-0 winners after a tough challenge away to Yeats Hockey Club on Sunday.

Corinthians still setting the pace

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

Corinthians have regained second spot in the Ulster Bank League after a bonus-point 30-8 win over Greystones on Saturday afternoon.

Wegians seal first away win

Thu, Dec 06, 2012

Galwegians secured their first away Ulster Bank League victory of the season when they outscored City of Derry by three tries to two on Saturday.

Galwegians progess in senior cup

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Galwegians continued their recent run of good form when they overcame Buccaneers in the preliminary round of the Connacht Senior Cup on Saturday by 11-5.

Greenfields on song

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Last weekend was a busy one for Greenfields Hockey Club. Having received a bye from Fermoy in the Irish Hockey Trophy first round they took the opportunity to grab some points in the Connacht Senior League.

Medtronic on track in interfirms

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Medtronicsenior hurlers had three points to spare over a gallant Galway Teachers side in a closely-contested Galway Interfirms senior final in Kenny Park on Saturday.

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