Katie O'Brien - Galway's world gold medal winner

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Katie O'Brien is the toast of Galway and Clarinbridge after winning gold at this year's World Rowing Championships.

Tuam Falcons new logo

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Tuam Falcons Hockey Club has taken another leap forward in its development with a new club logo.

Ukrainian boxers to visit Galway

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Olympic Boxing Club Galway is hosting a Ukranian national underage team for a week, culminating in a special Galway versus Ukraine tournament.

The visitors will be guests of the Olympic club from Friday September 30 to October 2 after a coach of the Ukrainian national team contacted Olympic head coach Michael Mongan with a view to bringing a team of young boxers to the city.

O'Brien selected to compete at World Champs

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Galway's Katie O’Brien and Steven McGowen have been selected to compete at this year's World Rowing Championships which take place next week in the Czech Republic.

Galway WFC still aiming high

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

As the record goal-scorer for Galway United FC, Alan Murphy is a man with a nous for breaking records. His faith therefore that Galway WFC can still enjoy their best season in senior national football carries some weight and meaning. Currently fifth in the Women’s National League, Murphy’s focus is very much on looking up, forward and to the future.

Galway athletes play their part in European Championship success

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Galwegians can take a bow after the superb performance of Irish athletes at the recent European Athletics Championships in Munich, Germany.

World title fight for Galway's McCormack

Thu, Aug 11, 2022

Galway is set to host a world title fight when Kinvara kickboxer Cian McCormack takes on a Dutch opponent for the IKF Super Welterweight World K-1 crown.

Galway clubs lead the way at Irish Rowing Championships

Thu, Jul 28, 2022

Olympic bronze medalist Fiona Murtagh was back on the water at the Irish Rowing Championship helping a composite NUI Galway and Galway Rowing Club to gold.

Memories of the Galway Races — when summer reached its high point

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

I can still remember the exact point on the road where it first came into view. It was the highlight of my summer, every summer.

Through a child's eyes from the back-seat, looking between two adult heads, one belonging to my late uncle, John, the other belonging to one of his neighbours, over the dash and the car bonnet, it emerged like an ocean going liner on the horizon. The stand at Ballybrit, this was the setting for the cruise on which I would happily embark for the coming week.

Hats off to the milliners for the First Furlong at The Ardilaun

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Countdown is on at The Ardilaun Hotel for the Galway Races Festival next week.

Live TG4 coverage from Galway Races Summer Festival

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Two days of racing from this year’s Galway Races Summer Festival will be broadcast live on TG4 on Friday and Saturday July 29/30.

Robbie Power — watching from the stands but looking forward to another great Ballybrit

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Robbie Power is no stranger to big-race success. The former Jump jockey has an array of big-race wins on his CV, including Gold Cup and Grand National victories.

However, one of his favourite meetings of the year was always the Galway Festival. The seven-day meeting gets underway at Ballybrit next Monday and despite watching the action out of the saddle this time around, Power, who retired after this year’s Punchestown Festival, is once again looking forward to the meeting which of course features the Galway Hurdle and Galway Plate.

Champions Galway face old foes Kilkenny

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Defending champions Galway and old rivals Kilkenny clash in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship semi-finals on Saturday in Croke Park (5.30pm).

Sei Bella backs Clarinbridge Camogie

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Clarinbridge Camogie Club has a new main sponsor in Sei Bella Hair Design.

O’Toole relishing professional boxing

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

“I'm really satisfied, the biggest thing when you turn pro in boxing is trying to keep busy,” Thomas O’Toole says about winning his first four professional fights since September.

Galway survive Cork challenge

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

The Galway senior hurlers will face Limerick in an All-Ireland semi-final for the second time in three years after escaping from Semple Stadium with a one point win over a wasteful Cork side last Saturday afternoon.

Considering Galway led from pillar to post against the pre-match favourites, it seems a tad harsh to say that the Tribesmen were fortunate to progress, but they did profit from a large slice of luck in the opening minute when man of the match Jack Grealish’s effort slipped through the hands of Cork ‘keeper Patrick Collins to the back of the net.

Armagh test next for Joyce's promising team

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Galway face Armagh this weekend an intriguing All-Ireland SFC quarter final at Croke Park on Sunday (1.45pm).

Both sides have shown right throughout the Allianz Football League and Championship that they are intent on playing attacking football which has led to many neutrals showing interest in this fascinating encounter.

O’Toole relishing professional boxing

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

“I'm really satisfied, the biggest thing when you turn pro in boxing is trying to keep busy,” Thomas O’Toole says about winning his first four professional fights since September.