GAA to hold special remote congress

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

The GAA is expecting no games will take place before July this year, but will hold a special congress to look at changing competition structures.

In line with the Government's announcement to extend the current restrictions until May 5, the GAA says all action remains suspended and the senior inter-county championships, due to start in May, will be postponed. However, the GAA says it is "highly unlikely" these will be rescheduled any time before the beginning of July "at the earliest".

Galway’s best football scores of the past ten years

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

On a day when the all-conquering Dubs overpowered Galway despite a promising start by the Tribesmen, Damien Comer produced a moment of magic out on the sideline by the Cusack Stand.

Who can break Corofin's stranglehold?

Thu, Apr 09, 2020

This week we take an in-depth look at group three of the Galway Senior Football Championship.

Looking ahead to the club football championship 2020

Thu, Apr 02, 2020

Following the Galway Football Senior Club Championship draw, we take an in-depth look at group two this week.

Sarfields' six named in team of the year

Wed, Apr 01, 2020

All Ireland club camogie champions Sarsfields feature strongly in this season's AIB Camogie Club Championship Team of the Year.

Looking ahead to the club football championship 2020

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

The draw for the Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior football championship was made recently, and the challenge for everyone is to try to topple standard bearers Corofin.

Disruption to sport impacts on communities

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

As all sports organisations are treading unchartered waters, Galway GAA and local hurling clubs are facing unprecedented disruption, not just to a games' schedule, but to the rural and cultural life of their communities.

Football fixtures halted after promising start to Joyce’s management reign

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

As the country comes to a standstill, so must the current GAA season, and it remains to be seen how fixtures and competitions will be fulfilled this season.

Brilliant second half recovery as Tribesmen overwhelm Tipp'

Sun, Mar 08, 2020

A 21 point second half blitz saw Galway overcome a seven point halftime deficit to defeat Tipperary at Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Quarter-final up for grabs as Galway hurlers host Tipperary

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

An encouraging mix of resilience and application were the dominant features of the Galway hurlers' late surge against Cork, the 2-18 to 1-16 win setting up another knock-out fixture against Tipperary this Sunday (2pm) in Pearse Stadium to decide who will progress from Group A to the quarter-finals.

On a bitterly cold afternoon in Salthill, there was little by way of fluent hurling from either side when they played with the hefty wind at their backs, with both teams showing their best form while playing against the elements into the Arus Bothar na Trá end.

United face demanding schedule in early bid for promotion

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Another demanding away trip beckons for Galway United, who travel to Ferrycarrig for an SSE Airtricity League first division game against Wexford FC tomorrow, (7.45pm).

Conroy introduction steers Galway to victory as Meath relegated

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Galway made it four wins from five league games with an unconvincing performance against the now relegated Meath team in Sunday's Allianz Football League's clash in Navan.

One-point loss to Waterford leaves Galway needing home wins

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Galway senior hurlers require two positive results from their remaining home fixtures, starting on Sunday against Cork in Pearse Stadium (2pm).

Hanniffy runs riot

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Galway upped their performance at the weekend with a convincing 4-13 to 0-7 win over Limerick in the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League division one at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe.

Galway Ladies go top

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Two goals from Roisín Leonard lifted Galway’s Lidl National Football League prospects as Tim Rabbitt’s side ran out convincing winners against Dublin and claimed top spot in division one.

Ailbhe Davoren and Tracey Leonard also struck for goals, while Carla Rowe led the way for Dublin with a 1-4 tally. However it was not enough as Mick Bohan’s side succumbed to a 4-6 to 2-6 defeat, their second in a row.

Galway U20s reach Connacht final again

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

Donal O’Fatharta’s Galway U20 side cruised into the Connacht final with a facile victory over a limited Leitrim side.

Sarsfields hoping for third time lucky against Slaughtneil

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The parish of Sarsfields is heading to Croke Park on Sunday for the highly anticipated All Ireland Senior Club Camogie Championship final.

The Galway champions will meet old foes Slaughtneil in the decider at 3.30pm, preceded by the intermediate final between Waterford's Gailltir and St Rynagh's of Offaly at 1.30pm.

Galway recover from black card and return to winning ways

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Galway returned to winning ways on Sunday, coming from behind to win in Letterkenny against Donegal.

U20 footballers advance to Connacht semi-final after penalty shoot-out

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Dónal Ó’Fatharta’s U20 footballers have booked a Connacht semi-final date with Leitrim next Saturday at 2pm in Carrick-on-Shannon after overcoming Mayo’s stiff challenge on penalties.

Sylane launches new fundraising initiative

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Sylane Hurling & Camogie Club, one of the youngest in the county, is unveiling ambitious fundraising plans tomorrow to continue its ground development.

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