An Ceathrú Rua cruise into Connacht final with victory over Cill Chomáin

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

Junior
An Ceathrú Rua had a successful weekend in their Connacht club football semi-final after their win over Salthill-Knocknacarra gave Maghnus Breathnach side an immediate return to intermediate football.

An Ceathrú Rua had a successful weekend in their Connacht club football semi-final after their win over Salthill-Knocknacarra gave Maghnus Breathnach side an immediate return to intermediate football.

'Nono' McHugh inducted into FAI Hall of Fame

Thu, Nov 21, 2024

The Football Association of Ireland has inducted Galway native Nora 'Nono' McHugh into their Hall of Fame in recognition for her extraordinary contributions to Irish football.

Senior football the prize for Caltra or St. Michael's this weekend

Thu, Oct 31, 2024

Intermediate
This Saturday, Caltra will face St. Michael’s in the intermediate football final. St. Michael’s are looking for an immediate return to senior level and their dismantling of Oranmore/Maree in their semi-final has installed them as clear favourites against a side that have won all of their games so far this year.

Rewarding week for Galway athletes at World U20 Championships

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Seán Doggett of Athenry AC and Stephen Mannion of South Galway AC had a very rewarding week in Peru at the World Athletics U20 Championships in the capital Lima.

Craughwell's finest takes to Paralympic stage

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Paralympics for Bocquet
Shauna Bocquet of Craughwell AC is in Paris this week for the Paralympic Games.

Connacht Women’s second-half comeback not enough to down Leinster

Sat, Aug 17, 2024

LINLEY MACKENZIE
Connacht Rugby Women provided a real glimpse of their potential despite suffering a 38-19 loss to title-holders Leinster in their opening Vodafone Interprovincial Championship fixture at Energia Park on Saturday.

Fiery subplots aplenty as United host St Pat's

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

There are plenty of sub-plots to enhance an already important league game this Sunday afternoon when Galway United host St. Patrick’s Athletic (Kick-off 3pm).

We got confidence from tough games, says Murray

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Cathal Murray doesn't like to watch All-Ireland Finals on the TV, preferring instead to be in the heart of the action. For the last two years, he has had no choice, having seen his side lose close semi-finals and then watch as the victors went on to take the title each year.

In cold days of January, your eye is on reaching an All-Ireland, says Higgins

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

If there is one picture that sums up Galway's workrate and commitment in the semi-final, it was the not so welcome image of Tipp's Eimear McGrath firing high into the Galway net.

Galway camogie team has been standard-bearer for gaelic games in county, says chairman

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

The sight of hundreds of young camogie players at the open training session of the senior camogie squad helps with the perception of a pathway for younger players go on to represent their county.

Donohue still weaving the magic

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

There's still a magic to Aoife Donohue — the maestro at the heart of Galway's camogie successes over the past few years. The star who once won a senior and intermediate title for Galway in the one day, eleven years ago.

Battle for fourth hots up as Sligo host United

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

There are more than bragging rights at stake as Galway United travel to the Showgrounds to take on Sligo Rovers on Saturday night (Kick-off 7.45pm).

Galway United sign former Irish international Greg Cunningham

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

When the history of Galway United Football Club is eventually written, it would do well to recognise the significance of yesterday morning in a meeting room of the Connacht Hotel.

National and international joy for Galway athletes

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

A strong International Schools team is set to compete in Carmarthen Athletics Track, Wales on Saturday, July 20 in the SIAB Home Countries international.

Provincial victors battle it out for shot at history

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

In just their third All-Ireland semi-final since 2001, Galway will face Donegal this Sunday in Croke Park, with throw in at 4pm.

Galway schools excel at Tailteann Games

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Conor Penney of Calasanctius College and Craughwell AC was outstanding. He smashed the Tailteann Games High Jump record with a huge 2.09 metre effort. Penney leaped up to 2.05 metres clearing all heights on his first attempt, and then set the record initially by jumping over at 2.07m and added further to it when clearing 2.09m on his second attempt for an amazing victory.

Walsh kicks Tribesmen to knockout stages

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

Galway confirmed their progression through the group stage of the All-Ireland championship with a hard fought 1-12 to 0-11 win over Westmeath last Sunday.

Drama assured as Dubs and Donoghue stand between Galway and progression

Fri, May 24, 2024

The race to stay in the hunt for the Liam MacCarthy Cup has gone to the final round of games in both Leinster and Munster this weekend. Drama is assured as seven counties hope to secure the five remaining places in the latter stages of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.

Kilkenny are the only county currently assured of their place and for Galway the equation appears simple, but one important permutation could yet go in their favour. Beat Micheál Donoghue’s Dublin side in Pearse Stadium on Sunday (throw-in: 2pm) and they will be guaranteed a place in the Leinster final in Croke Park on Saturday, June 8th.

Devine double drives Connacht to victory

Sat, Apr 20, 2024

Connacht 54
Zebre 16

Zebre 16

Renewed self-belief for Connacht as quarter-final beckons

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Familiar URC foes Connacht and Benetton meet again in European rugby on Sunday. A much sought-after semi-final spot in this year’s European Challenge Cup is the prize.

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