Devon must strike form at home

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Salthill Devon's form at Drom throughout the campaign has been a huge source of worry so Paul McGee will be hoping his young side can claim some sort of result when Finn Harps visit the west on Saturday evening.

Unbeaten Galway now face Cork

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Galway ladies continue their senior camogie championship campaign on Sunday when they host Cork in Pearse Stadium at 5pm.

Another poor display leaves hurlers reeling

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Since last Saturday evening’s disappointing six-point defeat to Dublin in the Leinster championship semi-final, it appears a large number of Galway supporters were not surprised by the paucity of the hurlers’ display.

Colga and Salthill advance to last eight

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Defending champions Colga FC have progressed to the last eight in this year’s WFAI U-16 Irish Cup after defeating Castlebar Town 2-0 in Kilcornan on Saturday.

Galway’s young athletes star at Connacht champs

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Galway athletes put in another strong performance at the Connacht Championships in Sligo.

Thousands of youngsters celebrate Festival of the Gaels in Galway

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Ireland’s top young hurlers, camogie players, and handball competitors will be in Galway this weekend for the prestigious Feile na nGael u-14 tournament.

New Mercedes-Benz M-Class arrives next year

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Mercedes-Benz boasts that its new third generation M-Class sets a new benchmark in the SUV world. Its enhanced fuel consumption and emission figures are especially impressive.

Petrol and diesel prices show first fall since October

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

There has been some very slight relief at the pumps in recent weeks as the latest AA fuel price survey reveals that petrol and diesel prices both fell this month. Petrol dropped by 1.6 cent to an average of 151.3 cent per litre, while diesel fell more sharply, down 3.2 cent to an average of 142.8 nationwide.

“It is a question of being thankful for small mercies,” says AA director of policy Conor Faughnan. “For the first time in eight months petrol prices did not get any worse. The small drop is helpful, but we are still dealing with record high prices overall. We still have high oil prices combined with inflated Irish taxes. With both oil prices and the exchange rate between the euro and the dollar remaining volatile, we are not out of the woods yet.”

Future Volvos to avoid collisions with wild animals

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Volvo Car Corporation tells us its engineers are taking the next step in active safety by developing a system that alerts and automatically brakes for animals on the road. The new system will be launched on the market in a few years' time.

Toyota Yaris breaks cover

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

The third generation Toyota Yaris will be launched here later this year.

Ford's new C-Max is exceeding expectations

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Ford's new C-Max lifestyle MPV is segment sales leader in Ireland with 23 per cent market-share. It is also surpassing sales expectations across Europe, recording more than 100,000 sales and orders since its launch late last year.

Scrappage generates €86 million for Government

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

More than €86 million has been generated by the Government Car Scrappage Scheme which ends in a month.

Peugeot unveils newly updated 308 hatchback

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Peugeot has launched its newly updated 308 hatchback here. It features styling elements seen on the newly-launched Peugeot 508, including Peugeot’s new signature floating grille to give it a more elegant and modern look.

Connor hoping a little luck will turn United’s campaign

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

With confidence dwindling, relegation pressure mounting, and the list of defeats increasing, the timing of tomorrow's trip to Tallaght Stadium for a clash with champions Shamrock Rovers could not be worse as Galway United seek to climb off the bottom of the League of Ireland premier division table.

Former rugby league star earmarked for vacant Connacht position

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Connacht Rugby is hoping to complete its squad for next season with the signing of former Leeds Carnegie player, Henry Fa’amili.

Successful Bish rowers feature in Galway Regatta

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

The annual Galway Regatta, which holds a special place in the annals of Galway history and an important fixture in the Irish Rowing calendar, takes place on Sunday (June 19).

Galway hurlers must produce the goods

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

The Galway hurlers face their first major test of the 2011 championship when they play Dublin in the Leinster championship semi-final on Saturday evening in O’Connor Park in Tullamore (7pm).

Hurling supporters’ train

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

A special train will be provided by Iarnród Éireann to accommodate supporters returning from Tullamore after the Galway v Dublin hurling match.

Galway camogie look to maintain winning form

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Veronica Curtin, Galway’s only survivor from the All-Ireland camogie success of 1996, came off the bench last Saturday to inspire Galway to a 2-14 to 0-9 victory over their nemesis Wexford in the All-Ireland senior championship in Enniscorthy.

Footballers prepare with a win over Cork

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

The Galway footballers continued their preparations for the Connacht semi-final on Sunday week against Mayo in McHale Park with a narrow win over the All-Ireland champions Cork in Ennis at the weekend.

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