U-21 hurlers reach All-Ireland final with a fantastic win over Limerick

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Last September the Galway u-21s were ruthlessly mown down by a powerful Tipperary outfit that claimed All-Ireland honours at Semple Stadium.

Senior hurling championship resumes this Sunday

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

After a long break over the summer months, the Cooper Galway Senior Hurling Championship resumes with two attractive fixtures this Sunday at 6pm in Killimor and Athenry.

In Killimor, there is a group A top-of-the-table clash between Portumna, who are hot favourites to regain the county cup, and Mullagh. Both sides have shown good form in the group stages and Mullagh have full points from their three games. Portumna are unbeaten too and they will be keen to lay down a marker about their intentions for the months ahead.

Senior B ladies face Dublin in semi-final

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

The Galway Ladies Senior B footballers have qualified for the Aisling McGing semi-final and will play Dublin on September 3.

Galway have been beaten by Dublin at this stage at every grade this season, resulting in the senior B side being Galway's only remaining representative in an All Ireland.

Spirited performance heartens Connor as focus turns to play-offs

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

As Galway United have no further interest in the FAI Cup this weekend. there is no competitive fixture scheduled for Sean Connor's team, which took some plaudits from Sunday's thrilling tussle with champions Shamrock Rovers.

Galway athletes target Olympics

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Galwegian Gary Thornton is hoping to follow sprinter Paul Hession's footsteps with qualification for the London Olympics.

Injury-free Galway take on Limerick in u-21 semi-final

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Galway u-21 hurling team manager Anthony Cunningham will lead his panel to Thurles this Saturday (6pm) in the hopes of returning to to Croke Park for a second successive All-Ireland decider.

His team face a strong Limerick outfit which has already beaten Clare and Cork in an epic Munster final to get to this stage.

Injury-free Galway take on Limerick in u-21 semi-final

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Galway u-21 hurling team manager Anthony Cunningham will lead his panel to Thurles this Saturday (6pm) in the hopes of returning to to Croke Park for a second successive All-Ireland decider.

Win a trip to World Cup final with Connacht Rugby

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Connacht Rugby is offering rugby fans a chance to win a trip of a lifetime.

Galway hosts top canoe polo event

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Galway gears up for another sporting event next week when the city hosts the 2011 Irish Canoe Polo Open.

United’s juvenile offer

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Galway United are offering a once-off €100 admission fee to all juvenile clubs in the region for Sunday’s premier division clash against league champions Shamrock Rovers.

Title-chasing Rovers next up for beleaguered United

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

It has been a truly miserable campaign for Galway United packed with comprehensive defeats and unfortunately another extremely tricky test awaits on Sunday evening when champions Shamrock Rovers visit Terryland Park.

Despite heading to the Carlisle Grounds in a reasonably optimistic frame of mind last Friday, Galway suffered a harrowing four-goal loss to Bray Wanderers, who took maximum advantage following the early dismissal of Laurence Gaughan. That red card means Sean Connor will again be forced to shuffle his pack due to Gaughan's suspension for the Rovers’ clash which promises to be a severely exacting encounter.

Salthill issue championship warning

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Salthill/Knocknacarra have only won the Frank Fox Cup on two occasions, 1990 and 2005. However, based on the displays they have produced over the past few weeks, few could argue they are the team to beat this season in Galway football.

Galway camogie back in senior All-Ireland final

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Galway will face Wexford again this year in the All-Ireland senior camogie final on September 11 at Croke Park after Noel Finn’s team had an impressive 2-13 to 2-7 victory over Kilkenny on Saturday afternoon in Nowlan Park.

Improving Milltown into semi-finals

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Milltown followed up their one-point win over Caherlistrane with a comprehensive 1-14 to 0-8 victory over a disappointing An Cheathrú Rua in Pearse Stadium on Sunday to qualify for the last four in the race for the county title.

Michael Martin, who is showing a return to top form, hit a terrific goal in the first half from full-forward as his side led by 1-7 to 0-5 at half time.

Injuries give Connacht youngsters a chance to shine against Irish selection

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Connacht’s second pre-season friendly takes place today in Dublin when they face an Irish XV packed with players vying for World Cup selection.

Motoring Mervue now face promotion-chasing Cork

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

Last Saturday evening at Drom provided a reminder of Mervue United's considerable improvement this season as they demolished Salthill Devon in the first division.

Johnny Glynn's charges were in control from the first whistle and strikes from Peter Dravins, David O'Brien, and Jason Molloy, in addition to two own-goals, reflected their dominance over a Salthill outfit that failed to build on a promising result against fellow strugglers Wexford Youths.

Connacht confirm €1.5 million Mazda deal

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

A new chapter in Connacht Rugby begins this week with a new major sponsor being unveiled ahead of the province's first pre-season match on Saturday. In a new departure, Japanese car manufacturer Mazda has become the new title sponsor, taking over from the Bank of Ireland which had been involved with the province since 1996.

Galway gear up for east coast clash

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

There is rarely a dull moment at Galway United and tomorrow's trip to the Carlisle Grounds for a clash with Bray Wanderers provides an ideal opportunity to end a wretched losing streak that now stands at 20 matches in all competitions.

Despite a committed display against Derry City last Friday evening Galway still lacked class and conviction in the final third as the Candystripes were far too cool and clinical for them at Terryland Park. There were nuggets of hope in Galway's display including the aerial promise of newcomer Laurence Gaughan, the return to form of Paul Sinnott, the diligence of Alan Murphy, and Jin Gu Kim's smashing set plays, but Derry coped.

Galway’s management merry-go-round keeps on turning

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

Paul Conroy was Galway’s All-Ireland minor winning captain in 2007. Next year in Division 2 of the National league, he will probably play county football under his fourth senior manager. He has already outstayed Liam Sammon who got two years (2008 and 2009), Joe Kernan (one year), and now Tomás Ó Flatharta (10 months).

County football quarter-finals on this Sunday

Thu, Aug 11, 2011

Following a hectic weekend of football action last Saturday and Sunday, three of the county football quarter-finals are down for decision this Sunday. There is a double header in Pearse Stadium with Carraroe taking on Milltown at 3.45pm and Salthill/Knocknacarra facing Moycullen at 5.30pm. Claregalway, who saw off NUIG last weekend, take on championship favourites Corofin in Tuam at 5.30pm. The outstanding quarter-final between Tuam Stars and either Cortoon Shamrocks or Mountbellew/Moylough and Micheal Breathnachs could not be fixed due to the ongoing shenanigans with Mountbellew/Moylough’s appeal.

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