United allow Bohs escape Terryland with a draw

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

This score line would suggest Galway United gained a valuable point before the mid-season interval against the reigning champions, but to those gathered in Terryland Park on Tuesday night the reality was that two points were dropped.

Killererin face Salthill in mouth-watering tie

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

The eagerly anticipated draw for round two of the Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship has thrown up a mouth-watering ties between Killererin and Salthill.

Connacht to face Harlequins again

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Connacht will face English premiership side Harlequins in next season’s European Challenge Cup following publication of the draw yesterday.

Harlequins, who competed in the Heineken Cup last season, were seeded in the top group, which also included Sale Sharks, Bourgoin, Stade Francais and Gloucester. Connacht, seeded in the second group, will also face French side Bayonne and Italian newcomers Cavalieri Prato.

Connacht duo prepare to take on All Blacks

Thu, Jun 10, 2010

Connacht’s John Muldoon and Sean Cronin are set to fulfil a rugby player’s great ambition, to play against the New Zealand All Blacks.

United should clear cup hurdle

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

The visit of Malahide United to Terryland Park for the third round of the FAI Ford Cup on Friday night provides Sean Connor's beleaguered squad a welcome respite from the cut-and-thrust of league action.

United set to host Liverpool in friendly

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Galway United are set to play another English premiership side when Liverpool travel to Galway in August.

County hurling championship resumes

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

County manager John McIntyre will be hoping none of his players are injured this weekend with a full round of club championship matches down for decision in the Cooper Leisure County Hurling Championship.

Carlsberg Fives celebrate 34th year

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

One hundred and forty teams line up to do battle in Salthill Park this weekend in the 34th edition of the Salthill Devon organised Carlsberg Fives.

Galway rowers make their mark

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Galway rower Siobhan McCrohan has helped Ireland secure its first women’s World Cup final placing in four years.

Salthill Devon ladies advance to cup semi-final

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Salthill Devon are looking forward to contesting thhe FAI Senior Ladies’ Cup semi-final later this month after an emphatic 4 - 0 victory over last year’s finalists St Catherine’s of Dublin on Sunday.

Former Quins and Connacht player hold summer camps

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Former Connacht and Harlequins prop Peter Bracken is conducting a series of rugby summer camps in various areas throughout the west.

McIntyre issues challenge to supporters

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Galway hurling manager John McIntyre is appealing to the Galway faithful to get behind his team when they square up to Offaly in the Leinster semi-final.

Skelly’s penalty save crucial for Caherlistrane

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

Caherlistrane progressed to the last 16 in the Claregalway Hotel County Football Championship in Pearse Stadium on Sunday, defeating Carraroe by three points, 0-13 to 1-07.

Ó Bearra’s injury-time point seals victory

Thu, Jun 03, 2010

It often takes a piece of individual magic to separate teams in a tight contest and so it proved in Pearse Stadium on Sunday. St Mary’s Leaving Cert student Fiach Ó Bearra stroked over a spectacular winner to see Micheal Breathnachs defeat an unlucky St Michael’s by 0-10 to 1-6.

Galway hurlers expected to win opening championship clash

Thu, May 27, 2010

Championship action has a habit of sneaking up, and this Saturday evening the Galway senior hurlers begin their 2010 campaign when they take on Wexford in Nowlan Park (7pm).

United’s attacking prowess could upset Fingal again

Thu, May 27, 2010

With the mid season break edging closer, Galway United will be eager to take something from Saturday afternoon’s trip to the Morton Stadium.

Connacht’s unsung heroes reap Irish recognition

Thu, May 27, 2010

Some six and a half years ago John Muldoon, a newcomer to professional rugby, received his first cap for Connacht against the Scottish Borders. Back then coach Michael Bradley told the 20-years-old that he was there because he was an “all right” rugby player - not because he was home-grown Connacht. Today the Portumna man is one of only two from the province on the Irish team, and he knows he’s there on merit - standing proudly and taller than his 6’3” frame alongside Lions players like Jamie Heaslip, David Wallace, Paul O’Connell.

Galway rowers gear up for first World Cup event

Thu, May 27, 2010

Three Galwegian rowers, destined to represent Ireland at future international events,were part of a team that travelled to the Wedeu International Regatta at the weekend.

Galway ladies retain Connacht minor crown

Thu, May 27, 2010

A Dora Gorman-inspired Galway produced a stunning second-half display to clinch their second Connacht title in a row at Balla in Mayo on Sunday.

Heartbreak for Mervue in FAI decider

Thu, May 27, 2010

A dominant Mervue United display was not enough to capture this year’s FAI Youth Cup when opponents Fairview Rangers scored the only goal late in this decider at Jackman Park on Sunday afternoon.

Fairview sub Shane Power’s brillant strike 11 minutes from time won it in the end as he hit a smashing volley over Conor Winn.

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