U-21 footballers qualify for Connacht final against Roscommon

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

The weather was absolutely Baltic in Tuam stadium last Saturday evening for the Galway and Mayo U-21 Connacht semi-final.

Some locals from around Corofin, Cortoon, Killererin and Annaghdown, subsequently admitted under duress, that they headed straight from the venue to the "leaba" with hot water bottles in tow to try and warm up their aging bones.

Hurlers need a win in Waterford to avoid drop

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

The Galway hurlers head to Walsh Park in Waterford this Sunday (3pm) knowing that they must secure a victory if they are to have any chance of avoiding a relegation play-off in two weeks time, to see which team from Division 1A will ply their trade in 1B in 2014.

Cortoon Shamrocks publish their 125 year history this Saturday

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Cortoon Shamrocks is one of the most famous GAA clubs in the county.

Tough test for confident Mervue as Harps visit

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

The Airtricity League of Ireland season may only be three weeks old, but Mervue United entertain Finn Harps at Fahy's Field tomorrow evening in a top of the table encounter.

Get on your bike in this year’s An Post Cycle Series

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

This year’s An Post Cycle Series, supported by An Post and the Irish Sports Council, has been launched in Dublin, encouraging communities throughout Ireland to get on their bikes.

Titans’ get the blues after Demons heartbreak

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

Blue Demons 88
Matt O'Flaherty Chemist Titans 63

Top pro squash players compete in West of Ireland championship

Thu, Mar 28, 2013

A number of the world’s best professional squash players will be in Galway this Easter for the annual “Paddy Whack” West of Ireland Open Squash Championship.

Elwood urges his troops to get physical for Munster showdown

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Connacht return to RaboDirect Pro 12 action after a two-week break with a tough assignment against Munster in Musgrave Park on Saturday (5.45pm).

Salthill must seize chance to get points on the board

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

The only two pointless teams in the Airtricity League first division collide on Saturday evening at Drom when Salthill Devon host Wexford Youths.

Though Salthill were much improved against Mervue United, they still suffered another defeat, having lost out to a rampant Longford Town on the opening night of the season.

Title defence for Galway kickboxer

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Current IKF All Ireland super welterweight kickboxing champion Charlie "The Iceman" Ward who fights out of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym, will make a mandatory first defence of his title to Alex Kravtsov from Dublin this Saturday night in the Menlo Park Hotel. Ward’s defence will be the main event of the evening which features an Ireland versus England ten-man team event on the undercard. The first fight kicks off at 7pm.Telephone 087 8119227 for more details.

Enda Tannion - Unsung hero and St Thomas to the core

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Any club team that wins an All-Ireland senior title has a few leaders who come to the fore when their team's need is greatest.

Step-up in class for u-21s on Saturday

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

This Saturday in Tuam Stadium (4pm) the Galway u-21 footballers take on old rivals Mayo in the Connacht semi-final.

Alan Flynn's side had a facile 1-20 to 0-7 victory over Sligo last Monday at the same venue, leaving just five days to prepare for Saturday’s outing.

Galway Ladies prepare for tough battle ahead

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Galway Ladies are building up to a tough series of games against fellow table toppers in the Tesco Home Grown NFL division 2.

Four rounds of the league have lapsed and the performances of the Galway Ladies have cultivated a joint top position with Kerry, Westmeath, and Kildare - all of whom have won three of their four outings to date. However, this four-way platform will witness a schism this weekend as Galway face a sturdy Westmeath side on March 24, while Kerry and Kildare will also play each other on the same weekend.

John Burke in hurling heaven

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

When six of your sons are on the field of play the day your beloved club wins its first All-Ireland, it is easy to think any manager would think they were having a dream.

McMichael’s three-pointer on the buzzer sees Titans through to final

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Titans Basketball Club has qualified for its fifth consecutive National League final after edging a thrilling division one semi-final over Templeogue on Saturday.

Local clubs dominate Galway Head

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

St Joseph’s College enjoyed the perfect warm-up at the Boston Scientific Galway Head of the River at the weekend ahead of this week’s trip to Australia.

Corinthians retain Glynn Cup

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Corinthians RFC retained the annual Glynn Cup and Langan Trophy at the annual festival of rugby held in conjunction Galwegians.

Triple Olympian in Galway this weekend

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Triple Olympic water polo gold medalist, Gergely Kiss from Hungary, will be the special guest at the Irish u-14 Water Polo Cup in the NUIG Kingfisher pool this weekend.

Vital games for Galway in National League double-header on Sunday

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

Galway’s senior hurlers and footballers need to pick up the pieces this weekend in a double-header of National League action at Pearse Stadium on Sunday.

Another All Ireland crown for Galway as St Thomas do the business in Croke Park

Thu, Mar 21, 2013

St Thomas, the rural amalgamation of Kilchreest, Castledaly and Peterswell, are the 2013 All-Ireland club hurling champions after defeating Kilcormac-Killoughey (Offaly) on a score-line of 1-11 to 1-09 at Croke Park on Sunday.

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