Dunmore MacHales deserve their Connacht success

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Dunmore MacHales claimed their first Connacht title when they overcame Roscommon's St Dominic's by 1-16 to 1-13 in Kiltoom on Saturday afternoon.

A club steeped in history, Dunmore MacHales's victory rounded off an exceptional Connacht campaign as they were head and shoulders above all their opponents in the competition.

St Thomas' prevail in hurling replay to continue successful run

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

St Thomas’ astonishing run of county senior hurling title wins now stretches to five in a row after last Sunday’s gripping replay against Loughrea.

Double delight for Galway's ladies football teams

Thu, Dec 01, 2022

Two Galway teams are through the this year's currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Club Championship finals.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne booked their place in style with a comfortable 2-10 to 0-2 win away to Munster champions Ballymacarbry, while Salthill-Knocknacarra prevailed the junior semi-final against Naomh Abán.

Loughrea produce last-minute point to send hurling final to a replay

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

For the first time since their remarkable run of unbeaten county final appearances began in 2012, St Thomas left Pearse Stadium on Sunday without the Tom Callinan Cup in their possession.

Moycullen dig deep to overcome Strokestown challenge

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Don Connellan’s Moycullen team required extra time to eventually dispatch a gritty Strokestown, but they will still be favourites to overcome Tourlistrane in their first Connacht final in two weeks.

Dunmore's late scoring spree seals Connacht final date

Thu, Nov 24, 2022

Dunmore MacHales are through to the Connacht intermediate final following their 1-11 to 1-08 victory over Ballyhaunis in McHale Park Castlebar on Saturday afternoon.

Loughrea look to upset the odds as favourites St Thomas’ seek five in a row

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Much water has passed under the bridge since St Thomas’ and Loughrea last met in an infamous county senior hurling final in 2012, but the near neighbours will lock horns once again on Sunday in Pearse Stadium (1.30pm) as the county champions look to keep a firm grip on the Tom Callinan cup for the fifth year running.

Moycullen breeze past Westport to face Strokestown in Connacht final

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Moycullen have made a significant move up the betting for the All-Ireland Senior Club Football championship after they surged into the Connacht semi-finals at Westport's expense.

Captain Dessie Conneely hit 10 points as the Galway men brushed off an early goal from the first-time Mayo champions to run out winners by 3-18 to 1-11.

Dunmore MacHales march on

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Dunmore MacHales recorded their first provincial championship victory when overcoming Sligo champions St Molaise Gaels by 1-10 to 0-08 in Tuam Stadium on Saturday.

Castlegar deliver finishing power to claim title

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Castlegar were crowned Fr Lawless Cup Champions on Saturday in Castlegar when they overcame St Dominic's from Roscommon by 2-10 to 3-4 in a titanic battle.

St Colman’s celebrate promotion to end successful season

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

Galway's St Colman's can now look forward to competing at intermediate level in Galway in 2023 after being crowned Pat Barrett champions on Saturday with a 2-11 to 1-8 victory over Na Brideóga from Mayo in Kilbeacanty.

Sarsfields secure win to defend All Ireland crown

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Sarsfields camogie were crowned four-in-a-row senior champions in Galway when they prevailed in a close encounter by 2-11 to 2-9 against Oranmore Maree on Saturday.

Champions St Thomas' and Loughrea paired in repeat of 2012 final

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

St Thomas’ and Loughrea will contest the Galway senior hurling final after both clubs recorded convincing wins over Sarsfields and Clarinbridge respectively in the semi-final double header at a windswept Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

Dunmore begin Connacht championship series

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Galway intermediate football champions Dunmore MacHales play Sligo winners St Molaise Gaels in the Connacht Championship in Tuam Stadium on Saturday (12pm).

Dunmore MacHales will be eager to go on a run in the Connacht series as they will feel they have a squad capable of going deep into this competition. The long-term focus for Dunmore MacHales is to consolidate their position as a senior team for 2023 and beyond, success at the Connacht stage this year will only benefit the development of their younger players to do just that. Dunmore also have the advantage of familiar territory as they played most of their games this season in Tuam Stadiumand will carry a large following of passionate Dunmore supporters with them.

Novel pairing as Moycullen face Mayo champions Westport

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

County champions Moycullen play first-time Mayo winners Westport in the AIB Connacht Club Senior Championship Football quarter-final on Sunday (1.20pm).

Olsson’s return should boost Moycullen’s hopes

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Saturday night basketball is back for Maigh Cuilnn this weekend when Tralee Warriors roll into town for a 7pm tip off at the University of Galway Sports Arena.

Davitts’ young players prevail in camogie championship final

Thu, Nov 10, 2022

Davitts are the Galway Senior B camogie champions after overcoming St Thomas’ 1-14 to 2-8 in a close encounter on Saturday in Killimor.

Oranmore Maree look to upset odds against champions Sarsfields

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Oranmore Maree take on Sarsfields in the Windows and Rooflights LTD Galway Senior A Camogie Championship final on Saturday in a repeat of the 2021 decider.

Castlegar edge tight intermediate final

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Castlegar were crowned the 2022 Duanes Hardware intermediate camogie champions after a tight contest with Salthill Knocknacarra on Sunday in St Brendan’s Park, Loughrea.

Sarsfields secure semi-final meeting with title holders St Thomas'

Wed, Nov 02, 2022

Hurling enthusiasts have two mouth-watering semi-finals in the Brooks Group Galway Senior Championship to look forward to this Sunday afternoon in Pearse Stadium.

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