Wexford will test Shefflin's developing firepower in Pearse Stadum

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

The first high-profile assignment of Henry Shefflin’s tenure awaits the Galway senior hurlers on Sunday as Wexford travel to Pearse Stadium for a tasty National League encounter.

Both counties come into the contest with 100 per cent records after two rounds and will be keen to lay down markers ahead of their Leinster championship opener on the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.

Sarsfields Camogie advance to fifth All Ireland decider in six years

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Sarsfields are through to their second successive All Ireland senior camogie final, having overcome former foes Slaughtneil of Derry by 2-4 to 0-9 in the rescheduled semi-final at Gorey's Naomh Éanna ground.

Galway pipped at the end by Antrim goal

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

A youthful and spirited Galway were unlucky to lose to 2021 All Ireland intermediate champions, Antrim in their opening Littlewoods Ireland division two league game at the weekend.

Few would bet against Galway to preserve unbeaten record on Sunday

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Padraic Joyce’s Galway will be looking to make it three wins from three when they face a winless Offaly in Pearse Stadium on Sunday (2pm).

Mayo to bring the best out of Galway Ladies on Sunday

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Galway Ladies will be action in Tuam Stadium on Sunday when they host neighbours and arch rivals Mayo in the second round of the Lidl National Football League (2pm).

This is a crucial game for Galway, having lost their opener by 0-10 to 0-7 to Donegal last weekend, while Mayo arrive with a bounce in their step having seen off Westmeath by 7-22 to 1-12.

NUIG reach Fitzgibbon Cup decider

Wed, Feb 16, 2022

NUIG 1-26 GMIT 3-18 (After extra-time)
The Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup frequently provides drama with this semi-final between rivals NUIG and GMIT going the distance.

Shefflin expects Limerick to provide early test for his Galway players

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Having seen off Offaly with the minimum of fuss last weekend, the Galway senior hurlers will head down the M17 on Saturday for a far more relevant assignment when they face off against a wounded Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds (7pm).

Galway Footballers claim second successive league win

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Padraic Joyce’s Galway have secured four points from four in the division two Allianz League following a hard-fought 1-12 to 0-09 win over Down in Páirc Esler on Saturday evening.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne celebrates winning first All Ireland club crown

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Runners-up in 2019 - the last occasion for this All Ireland due to Covid - Kilkerrin-Clonberne turned the tables on their opponents Mourneabbey to claim their first currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Senior Club title at the weekend.

Fans expected to be out in force for Galway's opening league game under Shefflin

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

The Galway senior hurlers Allianz National League adventure begins this weekend when Offaly venture west again, this time to Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon, for the first of the Tribesmen’s three home fixtures in Division 1A.

Yet again Galway have been handed a relatively low-key opener, having started their campaigns against Antrim, Laois, and Westmeath in recent years. But with Henry Shefflin sending a team out in Salthill for the first time, the turnstiles operators should be kept busy ahead of a 2pm throw-in.

Down next up for Galway after flying league start in Salthill

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Padraic Joyce’s Galway enjoyed a flying start to their Allianz Football League division two campaign in Pearse Stadium on Sunday with a convincing 1-14 to 0-06 victory over Andy McEntee’s Meath.

The game was played in appalling conditions, and this had a massive bearing on the quality of the game. With possession of the ball crucial, it resulted in a slightly more conservative attacking approach by Galway. However the game plan worked and Joyce will be delighted to continue their winning start to the season off the back of a successful FBD campaign.

Promotion is the target for Galway as league campaign opens

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Padraic Joyce’s Galway will start their quest for promotion to division one on Sunday when they take on Andy McEntee’s Meath in Salthill ( 2pm).

Heartbreak for St Thomas' as late goal denies another title bid

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

A stunning brace of venomously placed ball strikes to the net by TJ Reid denied St Thomas’ a famous win in last Sunday’s epic All-Ireland club semi-final in Semple Stadium.

Ward's two goals sends Kilkerrin-Clonberne into All Ireland final

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Two old foes are preparing to lock horns in this year's currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football final after Kilkerrin-Clonberne advanced to another decider with a 2-8 to 0-8 victory over Donaghmoyne.

St Brendan's bow out of All Ireland

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Mullinahone denied Galway's St Brendan's a place in this year's currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Junior Ladies' Club final by a goal, 1-6 to 0- 6, at John Locke’s GAA club in Callan.

Lorraine O’Shea’s first-half goal made all the difference, while Kilkenny camogie star Denise Gaule also shone for the Tipperary club, opening the scoring after two minutes.

Leitir Mór suffer cruel final defeat

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

St Faithleach's 2-14 Naomh Anna Leitir Mór 2-12

Galway win FBD League title

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Little is defined in the inter-county game in January, but Friday’s Connacht FBD League final success over Roscommon still ensures Galway will embrace upcoming challenges with optimism.

Thomas' ready for tough Ballyhale test

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The odds may be stacked against St Thomas’ as they prepare to take on the might of Ballyhale Shamrocks in the All-Ireland senior club championship semi-final on Sunday afternoon at Semple Stadium (3.30pm), but the Galway champions will surely relish the opportunity to dethrone the Kilkenny kingpins.

It should be a cracking contest between two clubs who both completed a four-in-a-row of county victories in 2021. Ballyhale, however, are on the verge of completing an unprecedented three-in-a-row on the national stage, a feat which eluded Cuala, Portumna, Athenry, Birr, and Sarsfields who all won back-to-back titles.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne reach decider

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Kilkerrin-Clonberne captain Louise Ward says it has been a long journey to get back to a currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Senior final to face rivals Mourneabbey again.

Salthill-Knocknacarra face Mooncoin

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Salthill-Knocknacarra play Mooncoin in an AIB All Ireland Club Junior semi-final at the TUS Gaelic Grounds on Sunday (1.30pm).

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