Mullins v Elliott battle moves to Cheltenham

Thu, Mar 08, 2018

The intense competition between horse trainers Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott, which has lit up the NH trainers championship in Ireland both this and last season, will move across the water next week as Elliott attempts to repeat his achievement of 2017 in dislodging Mullins from his perch at the top of the Cheltenham trainers' tree.

Last home match for basketball clubs

Thu, Mar 08, 2018

The basketball season comes to a close for Galway's two Super League sides this weekend.

A tough schedule is in place to complete the league fixtures, and both sides will play two matches. Moycullen will host their final game on Saturday in NUIG Kingfisher and they face title challengers UCD Marion title (7pm), while Maree are away to Eanna BC.

Galway's young runners up for the challenge

Thu, Mar 08, 2018

Galway's promising young athletes are looking to shine on the national stage on Saturday at the Irish Life Health All Ireland Schools' Cross Country Championship.

Galway runners will travel with high hopes, but will be tested over a tough course that boasts several challenging hills at Waterford IT.

Oughterard pull off double

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

Paul Kelly of St Paul’s Oughterard produced a a 35-point MVP display to help his school win the U19B All Ireland League final by 63-51 against Colaiste Ide agus Iosef of Abbeyfeale.

Bish basketball delight

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

St Joseph’s College, The Bish, were crowned U19A All Ireland Schools League champions with a 52-35 point win over Intermediate School, Killorglin.

Crunch game for Moycullen

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

Moycullen basketball club will need something of a miracle if they are to qualify for the Super League playoffs after they suffered a crushing 88-71 loss at home to Templeogue.

Medtronic keep their cool to detrone All Ireland champs

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

Medtronic senior footballers are back in an All Ireland final when they had three points to spare over Killarney side Liebherr in the Loughgeorge on Friday.

Bish footballers impress in Connacht final

Thu, Mar 01, 2018

St Joseph's (The Bish) won the Connacht Junior A Football Championship with a superb display on Tuesday in Headford GAA grounds, beating St Gerald's, Castlebar, on an impressive scoreline of 3-15 to 0-6.

Fantasy Football round 28 preview

Thu, Feb 22, 2018

After a two week break the Premier League comes back into focus this weekend. Managers would have had their fingers crossed that their players came through FA Cup and European competitions unscathed and for the most part, there were no major injuries to report.

Moycullen maintain push in Super League

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Still within touching distance of a Super League play-off spot, Moycullen basketballers secured an important 87-71 victory against Dubliners KUBS at the weekend.

It was a satisfying, if not outstanding display from Moycullen against KUBS ,who have yet to register a win this season. While they played with plenty of spirit and kept close to Moycullen for two quarters, they eventually ran out of steam.

Veteran McEvilly wins another National title

Thu, Feb 15, 2018

Youngsters and veterans were the best of the local athletes at the national championship held at Kilcornan, Clarenbridge, on Sunday.

Despite the wintry conditions, the athletes produced storming runs to take their place on the podium at the event which included juvenile relays, B championships, and the intermediate and masters cross country championships,.

Fantasy Football review

Tue, Feb 13, 2018

And so round 27 of the Premier League came to an end with champions Chelsea getting back to winning ways over bottom of the table West Brom.

Moycullen have chance to catch up

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Moycullen Super League basketballers hit the road this weekend when they travel to Dublin to face KUBS on Saturday (8pm).

Moycullen handball awarded top club

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Moycullen has claimed top honours at the O'Neill's GAA Handball All-Star Awards in Croke Park.

Galway Ladies open double header

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Galway Ladies open Sunday's football double-header at Pearse Stadium when they host their Mayo counterparts at 12 noon.

Mayo, who opened their campaign with a 0-11 to 0-7 win over Westmeath, arrive in Galway just a point behind Galway after suffering a 2-14 to 2-6 loss to Kerry.

Top titles for Galway schools

Thu, Feb 01, 2018

Galway schools celebrated success on the national stage when scooping two basketball cup titles recently.

Super League side maintains momentum with eighth win

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

Moycullen Super League basketballers take a deserved break for cup final weekend before hosting UCC Demons on February 3, while Maree are away to Griffith College Sword Thunder in Dublin.

Moycullen U20s looking for a third national cup title

Thu, Jan 25, 2018

Moycullen basketballers turn their attention from Super League fare to National Cup action this weekend when they contest the U20 men's final in Dublin on Sunday.

Fantasy Football review

Tue, Jan 23, 2018

And so round 24 of the Premier League came to an end with Alfie Mawson's strike securing a vital three points for Swansea City as they downed Liverpool on Monday night.

Maree host league leaders in Oranmore as Moycullen hit the road

Thu, Jan 18, 2018

Moycullen are focused on achieving another valuable win on the road when they travel to Dublin to face a struggling Eanna BC at Colaiste Eanna on Saturday (7pm).

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