O’Connor to leave Connacht
Thu, Jun 07, 2012
Connacht outhalf Niall O’Connor is set to return to Ulster after one season at the Galway Sportsground.
Read more ...Corrib sea swim will add to Volvo spectacle
Thu, Jun 07, 2012
The fifth annual Corrib Open Sea Swim in Salthill will take place this year on June 30.
Read more ...Club champion pipped in final
Thu, Jun 07, 2012
Galway tennis players were among the title winners at the annual City of Galway Open Championships which took place at Galway Lawn Tennis Club.
Read more ...Job done as hurlers advance to face Offaly
Thu, Jun 07, 2012
It may seem churlish to nit-pick when a team wins a championship game by 10 points, but the Galway management team and the Galway players will know they will have to be much more imposing and tight at the back when they face Offaly on June 17 in Portlaoise in the Leinster semi-final (2pm throw-in).
Read more ...Moynihan resigns as ladies’ manager
Thu, Jun 07, 2012
Galway senior ladies’ manager Con Moynihan resigned this week.
The executive of the Galway Ladies Football Board thanked Moynihan for the time and effort he put in as manager over the past few months.
Read more ...Cup success for Mervue United at the expense of SD Galway
Thu, May 31, 2012
The final League of Ireland games before the mid season break take place this weekend with SD Galway and Mervue United both eager to record positive results.
Read more ...Corinthians appoint former Bulls coach
Thu, May 31, 2012
Corinthians RFC has signalled its intention for the forthcoming season with the bold appointment of South African Phil Pretorius as head coach.
A former international coach to Tonga, Phil Pretorius is a well known coach in South Africa, having been in charge of Super 14 team the Blue Bulls, and Rugby Stellenbosch University.
Read more ...Galway hurlers start their Leinster championship campaign on Sunday
Thu, May 31, 2012
The Galway hurlers start their 2012 championship this Sunday when they take on Westmeath in Cusack Park Mullingar (3.30pm).
Read more ...Corofin advance with ease against disappointing Tuam
Thu, May 31, 2012
Corofin got their county championship defence off to a winning start last Saturday evening when they defeated Tuam on a score-line of 0-14 to 1-6 at Tuam Stadium.
The stars were expected to bring a high level of intensity and endeavour to the tie, but unfortunately they did not produce the performance that Kevin Reidy and Jimmy O’Dea were looking for, and they will face Killanin in the qualifiers.
Read more ...Salthill-Knocknacarra far too strong for St Michael’s
Thu, May 31, 2012
The other senior city sides, Salthill-Knocknacarra and St Michael’s were also in action last weekend at Pearse Stadium and Gerry Hughes’ men had it all too easy winning on a score-line of 0-13 to 0-5.
Read more ...Rathun an Chaislean Nua storm through the second round
Thu, May 31, 2012
Rathun an Chaislean Nua came through the second round of championship hurling on Sunday afternoon in Loughrea after beating Ballinderreen by 2-16 to 2-13.
Read more ...Will you rise to the Tonabrucky Challenge?
Thu, May 31, 2012
Rathun an Chaislean Nua Hurling Club is calling on all runners, walkers and even strollers to take part in the second annual Tonabrucky Challenge on Saturday June 9 at 6pm.
Read more ...Galway announced their return, but are they really as good as they looked?
Thu, May 31, 2012
Galway announced their arrival once again as a formidable force on the inter-county football scene with a significant victory over, albeit a very lethargic looking, Roscommon side. I have met Alan Mulholland on quite a few occasions throughout the winter months through my involvement with NUI Galway and I always came away with the impression that this young manager knows what he is about.
Read more ...NUI Galway Alumni Golf Outing
Thu, May 31, 2012
Thursday, 24 May, 2012: NUI Galway’s Alumni Association is holding a golf outing in Galway Bay Golf Club in Oranmore on Friday, 8 June.
Alumni Relations Officer, Colm O’Dwyer, said: “The Alumni golf outing promises to be an ideal way to meet up with friends old and new.”
Read more ...Mervue United’s improving form will be tested by local rivals SD Galway in cup clash
Thu, May 24, 2012
Tomorrow evening's interesting FAI Cup second-round clash at Eamonn Deacy Park will provide a welcome break from league action for both SD Galway and Mervue United.
Read more ...Football championship kicks off this weekend
Thu, May 24, 2012
The Claregalway Hotel & Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship kicks off this weekend with a full round of games and some exciting ties down for decision.
Read more ...Senior hurling championship games this weekend
Thu, May 24, 2012
Six senior club hurling championship games are down for decision this weekend.
Read more ...Footballers impress as they canter to victory at Hyde Park
Thu, May 24, 2012
Galway supporters were delighted to be treated to a fine display by Alan Mulholland’s men last Sunday against a disappointing Roscommon outfit in the Connacht Senior Football Championship.
Read more ...Meehan making progress
Thu, May 24, 2012
Michael Meehan revealed after Galway’s victory in Hyde Park last Sunday that he was taking painkillers twice a day last season to combat his chronic ankle problem.
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