Moycullen get their first win of the Superleague Season in a thriller in Belfast

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Moycullen will go into Saturday’s game against Southern Conference leaders Neptune of Cork in high spirits after notching a victory last weekend. Tip off is at 4pm in NUIG.

Connacht look to bounce back from Cardiff defeat with rare win at Ravenhill

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

After a testing time last week against Cardiff at home, Connacht's focus now turns to their improving away form and the tough examination they can expect against Ulster on Saturday evening 5.30pm.

Clarinbridge ease past Craughwell to reach another county final

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

Clarinbridge qualified for a second consecutive county final last Saturday when they saw off Craughwell comfortably enough in Duggan Park on a score-line of 0-18 to 0-13.

All six Clarinbridge forwards scored from play in the first-half, which saw Johnny Lee’s team lead 0-9 to 0-6 at the break.

Corofin’s overall supremacy too strong for Tuam Stars

Thu, Nov 03, 2011

There was a tremendous athmosphere around Tuam Stadium last Sunday afternoon before throw-in for the senior game. The healthy queues of people at the turnstiles were all in great form and full of good humoured banter and there was great colour to be seen all around the ground.

Tuam Stars aim to win Frank Fox for first time since 1994

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

There is a gush of expectation and excitement in Galway football circles this week in anticipation of a first county final between Tuam Stars and Corofin for 16 years.

The game is fixed for 3pm this Sunday in Tuam Stadium and both sets of supporters are asked to turn up in big numbers for the highlight of the club competition in the county.

Connacht’s World Cup winger looks to make his debut against Cardiff

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Connacht’s only World Cup player, Fetu’u Vainikolo, is in line to make his debut for the province in Saturday evening’s RaboDirect Pro 12 fixture against Cardiff at the Galway Sportsground (6pm).

Cummins’ goal propels Gort into county hurling final

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

If ever there was a salient argument for playing senior club championship hurling in this county during July and August, it was made on Sunday in a rain-drenched Kenny Park.

Hurling semi-final refixted for Saturday

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The re-fixture for last Sunday’s abandoned county hurling semi-final between Clarinbridge and Craughwell takes place this Saturday in Duggan Park at 2.30pm.

Clarinbridge are hot favourites to advance to a second consecutive final and are 3/10 to win with Mulhollands, with Craughwell at 11/4.

Underdogs Maigh Cuilinn take on Killimordaly in intermediate decider

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Maigh Cuilinn, under the guidance of Fergal Clancy, take on Tom Monaghan’s Killimordaly this Sunday (2pm) in Athenry in the county intermediate hurling final.

Hurling manager decision on hold

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The committee appointed to select the new Galway sernior hurling manager needs more time to make its final decision.

A clash with the champs ends United’s miserable league campaign

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Tomorrow night's trip to Tallaght for a clash with champions Shamrock Rovers will bring Galway United's regulation league campaign to an end. However it is next week's promotion/relegation play-off that is uppermost in manager John Brennan's thoughts.

Connacht looks for provincial support

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Connacht captain Gavin Duffy is calling on the province to get behind the team as they head into their first Heineken Cup rugby campaign.

Salthill still have incentive to win

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

The League of Ireland first division season concludes on Saturday with the two Galway representatives hoping to record results that will see them climb one place in the table.

Salthill Devon, currently bottom of the standings on goal difference, travel to Ferrycarrig Park to face Wexford Youths with Paul McGee's side knowing that a win will move them ahead of the south east outfit. That is a significant incentive as Salthill would be reasonably happy to avoid a basement finish again.

Moycullen have no time to brood as the hit the road again

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

After two last-minute heartbreaking defeats at home, Moycullen are back on the road this weekend in their bid to claim a first Superleague basketball win this season.

Galway win powerboat challenge

Thu, Oct 27, 2011

Galway teenagers have claimed the honours and a new rescue boat at the finals of the ISA Yachtsman Euromarine Rib Challenge.

Hurling fans head to Kenny Park for semi-final double-header

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The finalists for the 2011 county senior hurling final are expected to be known by 5pm this Sunday afternoon, barring any draws.

Confidence boost critical as United heads towards play-offs

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Having only registered a paltry two points from 17 previous Terryland Park games this season, Galway United will be hoping to make some kind of improvement on that woeful record when Bray Wanderers visit the Dyke Road tomorrow evening.

Crucial first division clash for Salthill

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

Encouraged after earning a draw against Longford Town, Paul McGee's Salthill Devon now host FAI Cup finalists Shelbourne in a crucial first division encounter.

Salthill expected to improve for replay

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

The Salthill/Knocknacarra footballers will head down the N17 made famous by the Sawdoctor’s with its stone walls and green grass around noon this Sunday to take on Tuam Stars in the replay (2pm) of the county semi-final at Tuam Stadium.

Hurling board to meet on Monday

Thu, Oct 20, 2011

A new hurling manager to success John McIntyre could be announced at next Monday evening’s hurling board meeting.

Three candidates are seeking the job - Galway u-21 boss Anthony Cunningham, Portumna’s John Kelly, and Clarinbridge’s Micheal Donoghue.

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