Brendan Guerin - a Galwegian gentleman

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

Galwegians mourned the loss of another rugby great with the recent passing of Brendan Guerin.

A former Galwegian RFC, Connacht and Irish player, Brendan was one of life's real gentlemen, modest about his accomplishments, and a man of great kindness.

Carolan in search for pastures not so green

Thu, Apr 01, 2021

Nigel Carolan, always steeped in green, takes flight after some 26 years with Connacht to become a better coach.

Connacht's target moves to Challenge Cup

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Connacht return to European Challenge Cup rugby and there are real hopes it could provide the impetus for the club to win silverware this season.

McGrath and Healy rewarded with All Star awards

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Two Galway camogie players have been selected on the illustrious All Stars team this season.

Corner back Shauna Healy and corner forward Orlaith McGrath are the two selected from this year's team that lost to Kilkenny in the All Ireland final.

Connacht secure Champions Cup with two games to spare

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

"Marching in the right direction" is Connacht coach Andy Friend's description of recent results against Munster.

'Ground-breaking' programme launched for Gaelic sports

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

A new coaching and sport science programme has been developed for GAA, LGFA and camogie players.

Launched in partnership with healthcare provider UPMC, the ‘Be Ready to Play’, programme will be delivered via webinars, website programmes, instructional videos, and live online sessions.

GAA Congress decision will dilute Galway hurling's top tier

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Galway is up in arms with the GAA's recent move to limit the number of senior teams in county championships throughout the country.

Under the motion, which was passed at last weekend's GAA Congress, Galway football would need to lose two teams from the senior structure to meet the maximum requirement of 16 teams, but Galway hurling - as the second biggest senior championship in Ireland - would be required to lose eight teams to adhere to the newly-imposed edict.

Munster in the driving seat as Connacht seek to upset the odds

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Connacht's hopes of arresting Munster's runaway lead of the Guinness PRO14 conference B will be decided tomorrow night in Thomond Park (7.35pm).

Galway's Daithi Burke celebrates fifth hurling All Star

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Daithi Burke was the sole Galway player selected on this year's All Star team, which was dominated by All Ireland champions Limerick.

Greene makes impressive start to season

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Two Galway athletes enjoyed competitive action at the Athletics Ireland National Indoor Micro Meet in Dublin at the weekend.

The meet produced some superb races across the two-day programme, including many European qualification times, and Galway's Cillin Greene made an impressive season opener.

Connacht gather momentum after four-try bonus win

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Connacht will not be taking their foot off the pedal after their bonus-point win over Cardiff as they head to Treviso to face Benetton tomorrow evening (5.30pm)..

Galway athletes to compete in micro meets

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Some of Galway’s top elite athletes will compete in a series of indoor micro meets this weekend.

Hosted by National Indoors Athletics Ireland, the two day series will be held in the National Indoor Arena in Dublin. The aim is to provide qualification events for elite athletes seeking to qualify for major championships this year, such as the European Indoors and Olympics.

sports shorts

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Oisin Heffernan
Clifden’s Oisin Hefferan’s rugby career continues to blossom in England where he has moved from Nottingham to join premiership side Northampton Saints. The 25-years-old prop had made 44 appearances for the Nottingham side during his two years since moving to England from Leinster in 2018.

Carty's chance to shine again as Cardiff hit the Sportsground

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

Pressure is mounting on Connacht this weekend, and it is all about a PRO14 win to arrest their current slump at home this season.

Rugby News: Jamie George Says that England wants to Tear Ireland Apart

Mon, Feb 15, 2021

Jamie George has played a very influential role in the game that England played. They have stated that they want to try and tear teams such as Ireland apart when they go up against each other in the Six Nations Game. When you look at George, you will soon see that he is a seasoned player and that he has won a total of 54 caps. He has come forward to say that things are changing at the highest level. The backbone of any English team is to make sure that everyone has a good defence and that everyone works together as a unit. England know more than anyone that they are up against the best but they are hoping to take the other teams apart by having a very good level of attack.

Galway athletes enjoying success in USA

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Galway athletes Alanna Lally and Aisling Joyce are making their mark in the USA.

Galway City Harriers' Lally, on a university scholarship with Temple University in Pennsylvania, enjoyed a great start to her season, winning the 800m in a time of 2.10 at the Hi Town track meet in Houston, Texas.

Danno Heaslip - a man who left nothing on the pitch

Thu, Feb 11, 2021

Linley MacKenzie
A true blue Galwegian. Captain, president, and winner of nine Connacht Cup medals with Galwegians Rugby Club - Danno Heaslip was an iconic figure within the city club .

SPORTS SHORTS

Thu, Feb 04, 2021

GPA’s 2021 Rookie Camp
Ten players from Galway were among 303 new inter-county panel members who logged on to the GPA’s 2021 Rookie Camp.

Ten players from Galway were among 303 new inter-county panel members who logged on to the GPA’s 2021 Rookie Camp.

Plans for basketball return on hold

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

Galway basketball clubs, and in particular Super League clubs Moycullen and Maree, hoping for a return to play, will await the outcome of Basketball Ireland's meeting for next Tuesday to discuss the 2020/21 season.

Follows the Government announcement of an extension to level five restrictions until March 5, Basketball Ireland Board chairman Paul McDevitt will host a special meeting of all national committee chairs, Basketball Ireland president PJ Reidy, and Chair of Basketball Ireland’s ‘Return to Play’ group, Charles Higgins, to discuss the way forward for the sport at all levels

Capital sports grant extension renews hope for Connacht Hockey

Thu, Jan 21, 2021

Connacht Hockey has been given a glimmer of hope to continue fostering the sport in Galway with the extension of the government's sports capital grant this year.

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