‘Galway Camogie is in a really strong place’ says Ryan

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

There only two women in the 87 years of the Camogie Senior Championship being contested, who have ascended the steps of the Hogan Stand and lifted the O'Duffy Cup while draped in the maroon of Galway; Imelda Hobbins in 1996 and current player Lorraine Ryan in 2013.

‘It is what everyone is talking about’ says Casserly

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Whatever the outcome on Sunday for the intermediate and senior camogie players when the clock strikes 6pm at Croke Park, the players can be assured that their efforts in 2019 have left Galway camogie in a healthy place.

A history of camogie in Galway

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

As in hurling in 1887, Galway took part in the first All-Ireland senior camogie final in 1932 which was played in Galway Sportsground.

Fly those flags for Sunday

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

Good luck to both the Galway senior and intermediate teams in their respective finals on Sunday. Remember, tickets are still available for these showpiece finals at selected Centra and SuperValu stores, so avail of the opportunity to fly the maroon and white at Croker this Sunday.

Minors have momentum after toppling Kerry to claim All-Ireland crown

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

The Galway minor footballers face Cork this Sunday in the All-Ireland final in Croke Park in what is the curtainraiser to the senior match between Dublin and Kerry. Throw-in for the game is at 1pm.

Galway Ladies dig deep to deny Mayo

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

The 14-year drought for Galway is finally over. For the first time since 2005, Galway ladies will contest the All-Ireland championship senior final after edging neighbours Mayo in Sunday's semi-final.

Salthill Knocknacarra through to quarter-finals after championship's fourth round

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Group one results:
Killererin 2-14 Barna 1-12

Galway U20 trio in top twenty

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Three Galway players have been named in U20 All-Ireland Football Championship's top 20.

Oran Burke, Matthias Bairead and Liam Costello make it into the top 20 players of this year's competition, which was won by Cork this season.

Three goal haul sees Galway claim three minor titles in a row

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Galway 3-14
Kilkenny 0-12

Failings, naivety and enjoyment - the key to Galway's success

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Galway claimed their 13th All Ireland minor title in impressive style on Sunday, dispatching the challenge of Kilkenny with ease. In doing do they also bagged their third title to join Cork, Tipperary and Kilkenny as the only counties to win three titles in succession at this level.

Academy bonding pays off for minors

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Last Sunday's All Ireland minor final victory over Kilkenny was rooted in all the work that has been done by coaches and players in the Galway academies over the past number of years, according to half-forward Colm Cunningham.

Minor win is just the pathway

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Since 1990 Galway have appeared in 20 All Ireland minor finals, and on Sunday they secured a 13th title at this level, but Galway manager Brian Hanley says the ultimate goal is success at senior level.

Familiar foes stand in Galway's way of All Ireland final spot

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Croke Park will be the third different venue to host a meeting of Galway and Mayo ladies senior footballers this season when the sides face off in this year's championship with a place in the All Ireland final up for grabs.

Hurling shock as Donoghue and team resign

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

The Galway county board are on the lookout for a new senior hurling manager after the shock news broke late on Tuesday night that Micheál Donoghue and his backroom team would not be continuing in their roles after four seasons at the helm.

Plenty to play for as football championship continues

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Fixtures: Saturday August 24 : Milltown v St Michael's 3pm, Corofin; Killererin v CLG Bhearna 6.30pm, Tuam Stadium; Sunday August 25: Salthill-Knocknacarra v An Spideal 3.45pm, Pearse Stadium

Cappataggle spring suprise with win over Gort

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

There was drama aplenty in Loughrea on Saturday afternoon as hot favourites Gort were overturned in stoppage time by Cappataggle, a result that was the main talking point from last weekend’s round of fixtures in the Galway senior hurling championship.

Galway tough it out to prevail over camogie champions

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Galway 0-14
Cork 1-10

Cork 1-10

Galway's three-in-a-row hopes will be challenged by never-say-die Kilkenny

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

The minor hurlers of Galway and Kilkenny will clash in the All-Ireland final for the 10th time on Sunday afternoon in Croke Park (1pm), and the Cats, although with the historical edge, will be seeking revenge over Galway who have dominated this rivalry in recent years.

Camogie cracker expected when Galway and Cork meet in semi-final

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Galway will be looking for a good start against Cork when the two sides meet in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship semi-final at the LIT Gaelic Grounds, Limerick (7.15pm).

Race to dethrone hurling champs restarts

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

After almost 17 weeks of inactivity, the county senior hurling championship gets back underway on Saturday afternoon with 10 group games down for decision and the race to try to dethrone St Thomas begins in earnest.

The champions remain the favourites in the eyes of the odds compilers, but in truth it is a wide-open race in 2019 with as many as eight clubs with genuine hopes. Gort, Turloughmore, and Liam Mellows are right in the mix, while Loughrea, Cappataggle, Sarsfields, and Clarinbridge can also be ranked as contenders for honours.

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