Leitir Mór suffer cruel final defeat
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
A truly incredible Connacht Intermediate Club final, dripping with drama from start to finish, culminated in bitter disappointment for Naomh Anna, Leitir Mór. Deep into extra-time it appeared that substitute Myles MacDonnacha’s remarkable point would be the pivotal score.
Read more ...NUIG Mystics want to secure national silverware
Thu, Jan 20, 2022
On Sunday NUIG Mystics face Griffith College Templeogue in the Women's Division One National Cup Final.
It promises to be an interesting encounter at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght with Mystics continuing to impress in league action.
Read more ...Covid calls a halt to basketball league
Thu, Jan 06, 2022
National League basketball action has been thrown into turmoil with a host of Covid cancellations.
Read more ...The Sporting Year of 2021
Thu, Dec 30, 2021
The European Super Soccer League was announced on Sunday April 19. It would be the Bees Knees, the Cat’s Pyjamas, the last word, and whatever you’re having yourself. But it was dead and buried by Wednesday April 21 thanks to the vocal fury of the English fans and even Boris helped save the day! And then the American owners started issuing apologies, pathetic. Relegation, yea, there’s an idea.
Read more ...The sportling life of 2021
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
The Galway Camogie team received 12 nominations for this year’s All Stars. Congrats to Sarah Healy, Shauna Healy, Sarah Dervan, Dervla Higgins, Caitriona Cormican, Siobhán Gardiner, Emma Helebert, Niamh Kilkenny, Aoife Donohue, Siobhán McGrath, Orlaith McGrath, and Ailish O’Reilly. And the Galway manager Cathal Murray has been named the Manager of the Year. A mighty year’s work.
Read more ...Festive running fare in Galway
Thu, Dec 23, 2021
Galway city hosts two Goal Miles on Christmas Day, December 25.
Read more ...Moycullen battle for Christmas cheer on the court
Thu, Dec 16, 2021
A “hell of a battle” is how Moycullen Superleague basketball coach describes what he expects this weekend when his side welcomes Killester to Galway for a 3pm Sunday tip off in Coláiste Bhaile Chláir.
Read more ...Moycullen looking to cause cup upset
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
A trip to Tralee and a National Cup quarter-final awaits Moycullen’s Superleague basketballers this Saturday as they face Tralee Warriors in the town’s Sports Complex at 7pm.
Read more ...Titans account for Limerick Celtic
Thu, Dec 02, 2021
On a day when Titans remembered the late Joe Glynn, Westside caretaker, Titans U20s produced a huge 59-83 win on the road against a tenacious Limerick Celtics in the National Cup.
Both sides were missing key players - Limerick without Ruairi Cronin and Titans without international Malik Thaim - but there was plenty of quality on show, with five Titans scoring double figures.
Read more ...NUIG Maree continue to impress
Thu, Nov 25, 2021
This is turning into a hugely encouraging Super League campaign for NUIG Maree, who defeated UCD Marian 80-64 at the Kingfisher Gym on Saturday evening.
Read more ...No shortage of drama as Naomh Anna Leitir Móir promoted
Thu, Nov 18, 2021
Naomh Anna Leitir Móir have been crowned the Galway intermediate football champions for 2021 after a last-gasp victory over Dunmore MacHales on Saturday afternoon in a rain swept Pearse Stadium.
Read more ...Disappointing defeat ends United’s promotion hopes
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
With a sold out Eamonn Deacy Park crowd providing the backdrop, Galway United’s SSE Airtricity League season was terminated by a gorgeous Brandon Kavanagh goal for Bray Wanderers on Sunday.
Read more ...Moycullen Basketball needs to turn progress into points
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Moycullen’s Superleague basketballers need to turn good performances into winning results when they entertain DBS Eanna from Dublin in NUIG’s Sports Arena on Sunday at 3pm.
Read more ...Who will face Clarinbridge in this year's senior hurling decider?
Thu, Nov 11, 2021
Clarinbridge made history in some style last weekend, becoming the first club to qualify for a county final having started the year in senior B since the current championship structure was introduced back in 2017.
Read more ...Tough task ahead for Moycullen as Basketball Superleague leaders head west
Thu, Nov 04, 2021
Moycullen welcome Basketball Ireland Men’s Superleague leaders Ballincollig of Cork to the NUIG Sports Arena this Sunday at 3pm.
Read more ...Connacht set new standard for the season
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Under pressure with just one win from four, and having given up Sportsground home advantage, Andy Friend's Connacht delivered its most dominant performance this season, winning 36-11 at the Aviva Stadium.
Read more ...Cooney on song as champions St Thomas' advance with ease
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
The final four in the Galway Senior Hurling Champions sees champions St Thomas' up against Gort in this year's semi-finals, while Craughwell will face Clarinbridge.
Read more ...Runners delight in return to the streets
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Clare's Donal Devane was the winner of the 35th edition of the Galway Clinic sponsored Streets of Galway 8k held Bank Holiday Sunday.
Read more ...Final four fight for chance to claim coveted Frank Fox Trophy
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
It is down to the final four in the Galway Senior Football Championship. Will Moycullen make the decider for a chance to retain their crown? Can Mountbellew-Moylough finally get over the line? Can Corofin show they are not a fading force? Or can Killanin shock everyone?
This picture will become clearer after Sunday’s action has played out in Pearse Stadium, and it looks like weather could play a part. With the forecast bleak, weather conditions are likely to have a massive bearing on the outcome, but hopefully not the quality of the spectacle for supporters.
Read more ...Underage hockey is back on the eastside of Galway city!
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Following a very successful taster session at the start of October, Renmore Hockey are commencing underage coaching with our first session on Saturday the 30th of October. Boys and girls from 1st to 6th Class are welcome to join us from 1.45 to 3pm at the astroturf cages in Mervue United Soccer Club's grounds.
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