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.

Connacht suffer Champions Cup loss

Sat, Jan 13, 2024

Lyon 34
Connacht 20

Connacht 20

Record entry for Fields of Athenry 10k

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

The annual Fields of Athenry 10k attracted a record entry of almost 1900 athletes on takes place St Stephens Day at 11am in the town, The traditional post Christmas race organised by host club Athenry AC was once again a resounding success with a top-quality field in attendance.

Review of the sporting year

Thu, Dec 28, 2023

The colourful look back on the year of sport in Galway by Ralph O'Gorman has become an iconic part of the New Year's reflection on the event on and off the field and tracks over the past twelve months. Enjoy.

Congratulations to Liam Nolan, the young Galway Golf Club member, on winning the Brabazon Cup, — that’s the trophy offered to the winner of the English Amateur Open Championship. The Open was played on the renowned Sunningdale Course. Not surprisingly Nolan is now eyeing up the composition of the British and Irish Walker Cup team. Fingers crossed.

Maigh Cuilinn hope to shake off rust with victory in capital

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Maigh Cuilinn enter this weekend’s Basketball Ireland Superleague matchup in the rare position of being favourites away from home when they travel to Dublin to face St. Vincent’s of Glasnevin.

While Vincent’s are one of the most storied clubs in Irish basketball, they are having a few down years and this season in particular look vulnerable for relegation, having won just one game to date. They also have the worst overall score difference of any team in the league.

Craughwell steal the show at National Novice Cross Country

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

On a dramatic day in Navan last Sunday, at the National Novice and Unvene Ages Cross Country championships, Craughwell athletes stole the show with a fantastic team win in the hugely competitive Men’s race over 6km. William Fitzgerald of Craughwell made it a double celebration as he raced home to a superb silver medal after always being at the front of affairs in an enthralling race won by Michael Murphy of Tullamore.

World champion Melling to showcase his skills at Tribes Pool Academy

Thu, Nov 30, 2023

Pool fans in Galway get a chance to pit their skills against world champion Chris Melling at the state of the art Tribes Pool Academy on Tuesday December 12.

Last gasp heartbreak for Galway as Mayo prevail in quarter-final

Sun, Jul 16, 2023

Mayo 0-10
Galway 1-6

Early promise peters out as Galway fall at hands of the champions once again

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

LIMERICK 2-24
GALWAY 1-18

Rowing success continues for city club

Thu, May 25, 2023

Galway Rowing Club crews enjoyed success at the recent Nottingham City Regatta.

Everard delivers commanding win at universities' championship

Thu, Apr 27, 2023

Galway athletes once again came away with a substantial medal haul at the weekend's Irish Universities Track and Field Championships at Dundrum South Dublin Athletics Track.

Among the highlights was Fiona Everard’s commanding win for University of Galway in the women's 5000 metres in a time of 17.11.

Medal haul for young athletes at national indoor event

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Galway athletes once again came away with a substantial medal haul at the National Juvenile Indoor Championships held at the weekend.

UG's Everard delivers gold with dominant display

Thu, Mar 16, 2023

University of Galway's Fiona Everard won gold at the prestigious Irish Universities Cross Country Cross Country Championships in UL in Limerick.

Everard delivered a brilliant run, and was in dominant form after making her decisive move on the first lap of the 5k long women’s race.

Medal haul for Galway athletes at Connacht indoor champs

Thu, Mar 02, 2023

Galway clubs enjoyed success the Connacht Indoor Athletic Championships held over two days in Athlone at the weekend.

Craughwell women win bronze in national league

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Craughwell AC had one of its best team achievements on Saturday when the senior women’s team won bronze medal in the National League final in Dublin.

Meehan storms home in first mini-marathon

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

More than 400 athletes took part in a hugely successful inaugural running of the Craughwell AC organised Women’s Mini Marathon held on Bank Holiday Monday.

Students scoop medals in intervarsities track and field

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

University of Galway athletes secured four medals at the Intervarsities Indoor Track and Field Championships held in the National Indoor Arena in Dublin on Saturday.

Outstanding performances from Craughwell women

Thu, Jan 26, 2023

The Craughwell Senior Women’s team had another outstanding day at Round 2 of the National League held in Athlone Indoor Arena. Managed by Sarah Finnegan, the team put in some top-drawer performances across the range of events to qualify for the final in second place on the leader board, just one point off table toppers DSD AC.

The team comprising Sarah Finnegan, Siofra Davis, Caoimhe Kilkenny, Jade Moorhead, Leonore Church, Eva Kelleher, Grace McKermitt, Rachel Finnegan, Sinead Treacy, Aisling Keady, Laura Cunningham Sinead Gaffney and Holly Shaughnessy now go forward to the National final.

Moran produces storming run in The Fields of Athenry 10k

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

In the 21st edition of the famous The Fields of Athenry 10k race, organised by local club Athenry AC on St Stephen's Day, Ellen Moran of GCH returned to action with a storming run to take victory in the women's event.