Connacht to open new season with home match against Cardiff

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Connacht will open the new RaboDirect Pro 12 season with a home fixture against the Cardiff Blues in the first of two clashes with Welsh opposition in the opening month.

Connacht RaboDirect Pro 12 fixtures 2012/13

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Aug 31-Sept 2 Connacht v Blues
Sept 7-9 Zebre v Connacht

Another daunting task for Mervue tomorrow

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Despite suffering defeat in another high-scoring contest with Finn Harps, Johnny Glynn's Mervue United will be hoping to examine Limerick FC's first division title credentials at Fahy's Field tomorrow evening.

Limerick currently trail table-toppers Longford Town by two points and they hit the west especially eager to summon a quick response following their defeat to Waterford United. There is no doubt that Limerick possess the strongest squad in the division, but Longford continue to surprise so Pat Scully's side know that a decent result is required.

Hurlers produce stunning display to win first ever Leinster title

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Sunday afternoon was a very special day for Anthony Cunningham, Tom Helebert and Mattie Kenny’s vibrant panel of hurlers and for Galway hurling.

Cunningham hails team’s workrate

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway team manager Anthony Cunningham was extremely pleased with the workrate and performance of the team.

St James to take on Corofin in quarter-finals

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The draw for the Galway senior football quarter-finals was made on Tuesday night in Loughgeorge, and it delivered some fascinating fixtures for the last eight.

Unbeaten Galway now face All Ireland champs Wexford

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway put their 100 per cent record on the line this Saturday (3.15pm) when they face Wexford in Kenny Park in the All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship.

Galway enjoyed a hard-fought 1-13 to 0-12 win over Clare last weekend in Cusack Park. Niamh McGrath slotted three points in the second quarter to push them ahead and Tony Ward’s charges led at half time, 0-8 to 0-6.

Galway Ladies back in business

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway Ladies stunned their opponents and the pundits when winning this year’s Connacht Senior Football Crown at McHale Park on Sunday by 4-10 to 1-17.

Hession is finding Olympic form

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway athletes produced top-class performances at the Woodie’s DIY Senior Track and Field Championships in Morton Stadium Santry at the weekend.

Headlining the action was Olympian Paul Hession who stormed to victory in the men’s 100m - his final race in Ireland before taking part in the London Olympics.

All Ireland title for Oughterard’s Merrigan

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway’s Bryan Merrigan has become the first man to capture an IKF-sanctioned All Ireland K-1 title.

Galway hurlers have to produce a big performance on Sunday

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Galway hurlers and especially the Galway defence will face the “acid test” this Sunday when they face Kilkenny in the Leinster final at Croke Park (4pm).

Hurling supporters’ train

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

An extra train will accommodate Galway hurling supporters travelling to Dublin for Sunday’s Leinster hurling final at Croke Park.

The train will depart Galway at 9.45am, Athenry 9.59am, Woodlawn 10.14am, Ballinasloe 10.24am, arriving at Dublin Heuston 12.12pm.

Mervue United appoints Neary

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

Experienced football coach Justin Neary has been appointed to oversea Mervue United’s Airtricity u- 19 team for the coming season.

Neary, who holds a UEFA coaching licence, has 20 years experience coaching underage level in Galway and has guided several teams to national success in that time.

Galway ladies out to avenge league final defeat against Mayo on Sunday

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Galway ladies take on Mayo this Sunday in the Connacht football final at 4pm in McHale Park. Galway will be hoping to avenge their heavy 4-17 to 2-7 defeat in the Division 2 league final to Mayo, and that result sees the home team as hot favourites to win this weekend.

Galway minors crash out of the championship

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

Unfortunately the Galway minor footballers had a very short championship this season, as they crashed out of the competition last Saturday evening at Tuam Stadium, losing to Roscommon on a scoreline of 1-11 to 1-9 after extra time.

Galway take on Clare in Cusack Park in Camogie championship

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Galway senior camogie team will head down the road to Cusack park on Saturday for a 5pm throw-in when they face Clare as part of a double header with the Clare v Dublin All-Ireland hurling qualifier game.

SD Galway back on familiar ground at Drom to face Wexford Youths

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

SD Galway return to the familiar surroundings of Drom this Saturday evening when hosting Wexford Youths in the Airtricity League First Division.

Tiny crowds attended SD Galway's fixtures at Terryland Park and their long term future in senior football is shrouded in doubt. Still SD Galway will be keen to eke out three points when a Wexford outfit that has improved considerably in recent months visits the west.

Mervue must overcome derby disappointment

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Disappointed following last Friday's derby defeat, Mervue United will be keen to examine Longford Town's title credentials at Fahy's Field tomorrow evening.

Manager appeals to supporters as Galway minors face Roscommon

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The Galway minor footballers face Roscommon in the Connacht championship semi-final this Saturday (5.30pm) in Tuam Stadium.

Portumna on track

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Last weekend Sarsfields put themselves on the verge of qualification with a win over Beagh by 1-10 to 1-8, while Sunday’s much-anticipated meeting of title contenders Portumna and Craughwell went the way of the former All-Ireland champions, who won easily by score-line of 5-22 to 0-9.

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