Minors progress after superb win

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

The Galway minor side recovered from their thrilling loss to Mayo to defeat the Leinster champions Kildare on a score line of 2-17 to 0-15.

Galway Athletics Report

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

European Youth Olympics
Robert McDonnell of Galway City Harriers competed in two events at the European Youth Olympics in Baku, Azerbaijan, on the Irish team last week. McDonnell excelled in the the 400m placing ninth overall and clocking a superb new best of 48.42, and also starred on the 4 x 400m relay team, which placed sixth in the final, to top a great week’s competition for him.

National champion McDonnell in winning form ahead of international meet

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Galway City Harriers’ athletes secured an 11-medal haul, including six golds, at the National Juvenile Outdoor Track and Field Championships U13-19 in Tullamore at the weekend.

The hugely talented Robert McDonnell won gold in the U18 400m final in a time 49.9. His clear winning margin is a sign of his strong form ahead of his international stage appearance this week in Baku in the EYOF Games.

Galway up-and-coming athletics compete on international stage

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Some of Galway’s top young athletes compete internationally this week as the summer track and field seasons kicks off in earnest at European level.

Youngsters excel on track and field

Thu, Jul 04, 2019

Craughwell AC athletes excelled with some exceptional performance on day one of the National Juvenile Outdoor Track and Field championships in Tullamore on Saturday.

Galway Athletics report

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Connacht juvenile and adult track and field championships

Galway athletics report

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Galway 5km Series
The 2019 Galway 5km Series finished last Tuesday in Kilcornan, with 600 athletes completing the final race of the series despite the unseasonal conditions. Visitor Matt Coffey competing with Castlegar AC was first home, in 16.31, ahead of Cathal O Reilly of Loughrea AC in second in 16.43, and Kevin Moore third home in 16.47.

Galway Athletics Report

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Galway Athletics Report
Irish Schools Track and Field Juvenile Championships

Two Galway athletes achieve European qualifying times

Thu, May 30, 2019

Two European qualifying performances were set at the Galway Senior, Masters and Junior Track and Field Championships in Dangan last Thursday.

Castlegar's Lennon first home in 5k photo finish

Thu, May 23, 2019

Some 700 athletes completed the third leg of the 2019 Galway 5km Series held in Loughrea AC where Rob Lennon of Castlegar AC was first man home.

The Castlegar AC athlete broke the tap in a fast 16.43, just pipping local athlete Cathal O'Reilly of Loughrea AC. The pair provided an exciting finish, crossing the tap in the same time, with just millimetres separating them.

Miskella produces fast 5k in Craughwell

Thu, May 16, 2019

Jack Miskella of Craughwell AC was first man home as the 2019 Galway 5km series continued in Craughwell AC.

Women's team impresses at road relay champs

Thu, May 02, 2019

Galway teams joined most of the country's top endurance athletes at the highly competitive National Road Relays Championships in Raheny, Dublin, on Sunday.

Casey impresses in national 10k

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Galway athletes won more silverware at the National 10k championships held in a windy Phoenix Park on Sunday.

Talented Galway girls provide athletic highlight at national champs

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Galway City Harriers U18 girls' team provided the highlight of the day for the county at the final day of the National Juvenile Indoor Championships in the Athlone IT Arena.

Next generation of Galway athletes produce winning performances

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Galway youngsters enjoyed another medal haul on the first weekend of the National Juvenile Indoor Championships in the Athlone IT Arena.

Calasanctius athlete claims team silver at international

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Sean Cotter of Calasanctius College in Oranmore competed on the Irish Schools Cross Country team at Saturday’s SIAB Schools international in Santry, Dublin.

Oranmore athlete to make international debut

Thu, Mar 21, 2019

Sean Cotter of Calasanctius College in Oranmore competes on the Irish Schools Cross Country team at next Saturday’s SIAB Schools international in Santry, Dublin.

Golds galore for Galway Masters

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Fifty of Galway’s top athletes returned from Sunday's National Masters Indoors Championships in Athlone with a huge medal haul.

Friend tells Connacht players to take responsibility ahead of Ospreys’ visit

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Connacht Rugby's development under coach Andy Friend will be tested on Saturday (2.45pm) in a must-win PRO14 fixture to keep their seasonal ambitions alive.

Medal haul for NUIG athletes at championships

Thu, Feb 14, 2019

NUIG Athletics Club enjoyed a successful Irish University Indoor Championships with a substantial medal haul, including three golds, two silvers and two bronze medals.

Gold came via the talented NUIG women's relay team in Athlone IT Arena on Friday when they raced home in the 4x200m event in a time of 101.69 seconds, an NUIG Record. The squad comprised Sarah Quinn, Ciara Barry, Ellie O'Toole and Nicole Walsh. International athlete Damien Landers won the 3000m with a great final lap, and Eoghan Rodgers secured victory in the weight for distance throw to claim the third gold of the day for NUIG.

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