Loughrea on the brink as Ballygunner stand between them and history

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Seven different Galway clubs – Portumna, Athenry, Sarsfields, St. Thomas’, Castlegar, Clarinbridge and Kiltormer – have climbed the steps of the Hogan Stand to accept the Tommy Moore Cup. Gort and Loughrea are two outliers, in that they are the only ones to have reached an All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship final and been unsuccessful.

A proud tradition: Galway’s place in the club game

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Since the establishment of the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship in 1971, Galway clubs have been among the most successful in Ireland’s premier club competition. No county has produced more champion clubs than Galway, with 14 titles shared among seven different clubs — a record that underlines the strength and depth of hurling across the county.

Roots, respect and the road to Croke Park

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

“He didn’t lick it off a stone” is a saying that feels particularly apt when telling the story of Loughrea manager Tommy Kelly and the GAA legacy handed down to him by his late father.

Hanrahan leads Loughrea towards All-Ireland dream

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Over the past two seasons on the local club scene, the debate around the most consistent player in the senior championship most likely comes down to two men from the same household.

Referee named for All-Ireland Club Hurling Championship Final

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Chris Mooney has been confirmed as the man in the middle for Sunday’s All-Ireland Club Hurling Championship Final between Loughrea and Ballygunner.

How they got there – Loughrea’s road to the All-Ireland final

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Galway Senior Hurling Club Championship
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How they got there – Ballygunner’s road to the All-Ireland final

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Waterford Senior Club Hurling Championship
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Loughrea vs Ballygunner – All you need to know

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Galway’s champions Loughrea take on Ballygunner in the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship final at Croke Park on Sunday.

Athenry go extra mile to seal ‘dream’ win

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

January. It’s the month named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, endings, transitions and time, who is depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions to symbolise how he was purported to watch over both the past and future.

Loughrea eye date with Croker

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Galway champions Loughrea take on Sleacht Néill in the AIB All-Ireland Club Hurling Championship semi-final this Sunday at Parnell Park.

Ward hails 'special' group of players

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward said the manner in which they carved out their win over newcomers St Ergnat’s, Moneyglass, who were appearing in their first AIB All-Ireland SFC club final at Croke Park, was superb.

Galway clubs eye All-Ireland success

Thu, Dec 11, 2025

Kilkerrin-Clonberne LGFA and Athenry Camogie Club travel to Croke Park this weekend with senior All-Ireland club glory firmly in their sights.

Chubb Renville Gaelic Grounds up and running

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Oranmore Maree GAA has hosted its first matches at the club’s new Sports Centre of Excellence, Chubb Renville Gaelic Grounds.

Galway hurler announced as GPA scholarship recipient

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Galway senior hurler Eoin Lawless has been announced as a recipient of the 2025 Mary Immaculate College (MIC) Gaelic Players Association (GPA) Scholarship award.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne's five-in-a-row dream lives on

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Kilkerrin-Clonberne’s ‘Drive for Five’ is still on after an eleven-point win over Comeragh Rangers booked their place in the AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Championship final in two weeks.

THE FULL FORWARD: Maigh Cuilinn require their finest hour

Thu, Nov 27, 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, Maigh Cuilinn stand alone as Galway’s last remaining hope for more provincial glory. To capture the Shane McGettigan Cup, however, they will likely need to deliver their finest hour yet.

THE FULL FORWARD - From Maigh Cuilinn to the All-Stars: More Galway success

Thu, Nov 20, 2025

During a sporting weekend that gripped the nation, as the Republic of Ireland and Troy Parrott stole the headlines with back-to-back triumphs over Portugal and Hungary, you could be forgiven for missing some of the major stories unfolding closer to home on the GAA front.

THE FULL FORWARD: Ten years on, Mannion still magic

Thu, Nov 13, 2025

A decade on from collecting his first All-Star award, Cathal Mannion has once again been rightfully recognised among hurling’s elite, earning a place on the 2025 All-Star team last weekend — marking a fitting reward at the end of a superb season for the 31-year-old from Ahascragh/Fohenagh.

Silencing the doubt - the Faciem Metus story

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Faciem Metus founders and brothers Cian and Ryan Monaghan sat down with the Galway Advertiser ahead of the brand's much-anticipated 'Blackout Collection' which drops this week on November 7. They talked everything from building a business around the kitchen table, not being afraid of failure, and how a collaboration with Galway footballer Shane Walsh will drive their ambition to become a GAA activewear staple in years to come.

THE FULL FORWARD: Hurling supporters vote with feet

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

After last weekend’s action, we now know that Maigh Cuilinn and Loughrea will be Galway’s representatives in the chase for the Andy Merrigan and Tommy Moore Cups.

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