Hurlers produce stunning display to win first ever Leinster title

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Sunday afternoon was a very special day for Anthony Cunningham, Tom Helebert and Mattie Kenny’s vibrant panel of hurlers and for Galway hurling.

Cunningham hails team’s workrate

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway team manager Anthony Cunningham was extremely pleased with the workrate and performance of the team.

"We were very happy with the workrate. If you don't have workrate and don't bring intensity to the play, you're not going to have any chance against Kilkenny. Everyone is learning from Kilkenny and we brought a bit of that intensity today and we're delighted with that.

St James to take on Corofin in quarter-finals

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

The draw for the Galway senior football quarter-finals was made on Tuesday night in Loughgeorge, and it delivered some fascinating fixtures for the last eight.

Unbeaten Galway now face All Ireland champs Wexford

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway put their 100 per cent record on the line this Saturday (3.15pm) when they face Wexford in Kenny Park in the All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship.

Galway Ladies back in business

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway Ladies stunned their opponents and the pundits when winning this year’s Connacht Senior Football Crown at McHale Park on Sunday by 4-10 to 1-17.

Hession is finding Olympic form

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway athletes produced top-class performances at the Woodie’s DIY Senior Track and Field Championships in Morton Stadium Santry at the weekend.

Headlining the action was Olympian Paul Hession who stormed to victory in the men’s 100m - his final race in Ireland before taking part in the London Olympics.

All Ireland title for Oughterard’s Merrigan

Thu, Jul 12, 2012

Galway’s Bryan Merrigan has become the first man to capture an IKF-sanctioned All Ireland K-1 title.

Galway hurlers have to produce a big performance on Sunday

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Galway hurlers and especially the Galway defence will face the “acid test” this Sunday when they face Kilkenny in the Leinster final at Croke Park (4pm).

Hurling supporters’ train

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

An extra train will accommodate Galway hurling supporters travelling to Dublin for Sunday’s Leinster hurling final at Croke Park.

Mervue United appoints Neary

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

Experienced football coach Justin Neary has been appointed to oversea Mervue United’s Airtricity u- 19 team for the coming season.

Galway ladies out to avenge league final defeat against Mayo on Sunday

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Galway ladies take on Mayo this Sunday in the Connacht football final at 4pm in McHale Park. Galway will be hoping to avenge their heavy 4-17 to 2-7 defeat in the Division 2 league final to Mayo, and that result sees the home team as hot favourites to win this weekend.

Galway minors crash out of the championship

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

Unfortunately the Galway minor footballers had a very short championship this season, as they crashed out of the competition last Saturday evening at Tuam Stadium, losing to Roscommon on a scoreline of 1-11 to 1-9 after extra time.

The Galway side can have no complaints either, as they were beaten by a better team and only for some wayward finishing by the Roscommon attack (they shot 10 wides), and there would have been no need for extra-time.

Galway take on Clare in Cusack Park in Camogie championship

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

The Galway senior camogie team will head down the road to Cusack park on Saturday for a 5pm throw-in when they face Clare as part of a double header with the Clare v Dublin All-Ireland hurling qualifier game.

SD Galway back on familiar ground at Drom to face Wexford Youths

Thu, Jul 05, 2012

SD Galway return to the familiar surroundings of Drom this Saturday evening when hosting Wexford Youths in the Airtricity League First Division.

Mervue must overcome derby disappointment

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Disappointed following last Friday's derby defeat, Mervue United will be keen to examine Longford Town's title credentials at Fahy's Field tomorrow evening.

Manager appeals to supporters as Galway minors face Roscommon

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The Galway minor footballers face Roscommon in the Connacht championship semi-final this Saturday (5.30pm) in Tuam Stadium.

It is a must-win game for both sides. The losers are out of the 2012 championship; the winners will take on Mayo in the Connacht final and an automatic place in the All-Ireland quarter-finals.

Portumna on track

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Last weekend Sarsfields put themselves on the verge of qualification with a win over Beagh by 1-10 to 1-8, while Sunday’s much-anticipated meeting of title contenders Portumna and Craughwell went the way of the former All-Ireland champions, who won easily by score-line of 5-22 to 0-9.

Football draws

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The draw for the quarter-finals of the senior and intermediate football championships will take place in Ionad Peil na Gaillimhe on Tuesday July 10 at 9pm.

A new Galway team for u-19 league

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

Galway will have a new team in the Airtricity u-19 League next season.

Galway United Supporters’ Trust, the group which had hoped to submit a license for Galway United to continue playing in the League of Ireland, have now been permitted by the FAI to have a team in the u-19 league, commencing in September.

Armstrong and Cox point Salthill into quarter-finals

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

It is never easy to beat the same team twice, especially in a short space of time. No matter how much better one outfit is compared to the other, defeating them the second time around is hard work. Their dander is up, and they are well focused to take you down. They will also have learnt from the first defeat and will be better organised to nullify your strengths.

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