Horses For Courses as Dunum set to double up

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Every year a number of horses make more than one appearance during Galway race week, and following these closely can prove lucrative as we approach the weekend. 'Horses for courses' is a cliche that is now in use in everyday language to remind us that things have a habit of repeating themselves.

TG4 live from the Galway Races

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

TG4 is thrilled to confirm two days of live racing coverage from the Galway Races Summer Festival 2025, with Rásaí Beo broadcasting over four hours of live action each day on tomorrow Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2.

Galway Plate and Galway Hurdle previews

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Galway Plate
Last year’s Galway Hurdle winner is where I will start with a look at this year’s Plate. This progressive five-year-old has been campaigned well since last year’s success with a good mix of flat and chase runs. Two of those runs stand out to me as to why Joseph O’Brien’s charge will be hard beaten in this year’s Plate. His run back in Cheltenham, finishing fourth behind high-class novice Caldwell Potter, suggests there is a big future ahead. The winner was six lengths ahead of the second that day, but O’Brien’s runner was just a further two lengths behind that and considering Nurburgring is a full two years younger than most of the runners that day suggests the potential in this horse is only being tapped into, and a race like the plate should be well within reach. The other run was during Royal Ascot and the long-distance handicap, where he finished an unlucky second, eating up the ground on the run-in, suggesting the horse is in fine fettle, enjoying his racing and will be happy back in Ballybrit.

Galway teens make history at F18 World Sailing Championships

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Seán Lemonnier (17) and Sam Rigley (16) took second place in the Silver Fleet — a major result at one of the world’s most competitive multihull regattas. Held in Noordwijk from July 7 to 11, the championship brought together 96 of the world’s top Formula 18 catamarans.

Galway United and Connacht Hockey seek planning permission for new multipurpose sport facility in Athenry

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

The facility will be a game changer for Galway sports as it will consist of two full-size football pitches – one grass and one all-weather – and a full-size hockey pitch. Changing facilities, administrative offices, meeting rooms and a high-performance gymnasium will also be in the floodlit facility.

The Mountain South facility will be the academy training centre for Galway United’s men’s and women’s teams who compete across multiple age groups at elite level in the League of Ireland. It will also facilitate the continued growth of grassroots hockey in the catchment areas of Athenry, Tuam, Loughrea, Ballinasloe and beyond.

Success for Coláiste Iognáid at Irish Rowing Championships

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

The standout performances over the weekend came in the Junior Men’s Pair and Four. Oisín Ó Conaire and Paul Schofield claimed the national title in the MJ18 2- on Friday and they were then joined by teammates Eoghan O’Connell, Jack Mannion, and Arthur O’Malley (cox) to secure victory on Sunday in the MJ18 4+.

Galway teens make history at F18 World Sailing Championships

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Two young sailors from Galway Bay Sailing Club have become the first Irish team ever to win a medal at the F18 World Championships held in the Netherlands. Seán Lemonnier (17) and Sam Rigley (16) took second place in the Silver Fleet — a major result at one of the world’s most competitive multihull regattas. Held in Noordwijk from July 7 to 11, the championship brought together 96 of the world’s top Formula 18 catamarans. After a week of unpredictable weather and tough racing, the Galway duo delivered a standout performance in Friday’s Silver Fleet finals — placing sixth, fourth, first, and fifth in the day’s four races to secure a podium finish. "By Friday we knew we had done well but still couldn't believe it when we came ashore and saw the results and realised we might win a medal," the pair said. "It was a tense few hours while the jury heard appeals, but our results didn’t change — and at the medal ceremony that evening we took second place in Silver Fleet." The week began with technical checks, followed by challenging conditions. Monday’s racing was cancelled due to high winds and heavy swell. On Tuesday, a difficult beach launch led to several boats capsizing before the start. Lemonnier and Rigley reached the start line but chose to retire after a capsize of their own to protect their boat for the rest of the week. Wednesday’s races were abandoned due to light wind and strong currents. On Thursday, they returned to the water for four qualification races, earning them a spot in the Silver Fleet for the final races. After a strong final day of sailing, they finished second in Silver Fleet. Their form on Friday was exceptional. Across five hours of racing in lighter breeze, the Galway teenagers showed tactical precision, speed, and resilience — climbing the Silver Fleet leaderboard with four top finishes. Despite being the youngest team at the event and relatively new to the F18 class, both sailors brought years of training from the 420 circuit. Their calm decision-making and racing instincts stood out in a field stacked with Olympic-level talent. Their campaign was made possible through community support and sponsorship. "We are hugely grateful to our families, friends, and everyone at Galway Bay Sailing Club who backed our GoFundMe, and to our sponsors Nacra, OceanR, and SaunaFiain. "We couldn’t have done this without them."

Opportunity to reset for United

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

It appears as if the cup might have come at a good time for Galway United.

In-form Tribeswomen take on league leaders

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Galway United Women would be forgiven for viewing their trip to Athlone on Saturday as a shot to nothing.

Four Coláiste Iognáid rowers selected to represent Ireland this summer

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Paul Schofield will compete at the World Rowing Junior Championships in Lithuania, while Eoin O’Connaire has been selected to row at the Coupe de la Jeunesse in Austria — both events taking place in August.

Cappataggle gear up for auction and raffle fundraiser

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

The first raffle prize is a four ball at Ballinasloe Golf Club with a €100 restaurant voucher and chauffeur service with the second prize being a three-month family gym membership at ShearFitness. Other prizes include a €150 voucher at Gerry McGrath Tyres, €100 voucher for Corrib Oil Service Station, a €50 One4All voucher, car wash vouchers, and so much more.

Maigh Cuilinn handballers complete All-Ireland double

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

In the senior final, Maigh Cuilinn defeated the most successful team in InterClub history, Kells from County Meath. They became the first Galway team and only the third team from Connacht since the inaugural championship in 1969.

Mulkerrins powers to USHA title

Thu, May 29, 2025

Martin Mulkerrins claimed his second USHA national title after victory over Ray Ure in Springfield Missouri over Memorial Day weekend.

Coláiste Iognáid student named on Rowing Ireland team

Thu, May 15, 2025

A student from Coláiste Iognáid has been called up to represent Rowing Ireland at the U19 European Rowing Championships 2025.

Galway’s fighting four claim national titles

Thu, May 01, 2025

Galway Black Dragon fighters have claimed podium positions at recent kickboxing events.

Titans Basketball to launch ‘300 Club’

Thu, Apr 24, 2025

Titans Basketball Club are launching the '300 Club' with a goal of rallying 300 supporters to contribute €5 or more per week to build on player development, club growth, and future ambitions.

United look to bounce back on derby day

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

A rotten run against Shamrock Rovers continued last Friday. However, Galway United have another chance to break a hoodoo on Saturday. If they beat Sligo in the Showgrounds, it would be their first away win in a Connacht Derby since 2003.

Mulkerrins remains top with victory in Tucson

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Martin Mulkerrins won his fourth Race 4 Eight title of the 2024/25 season at the 2025 R48 Hall of Fame in Tucson last weekend.

Galway United Co-op family bus to Connacht Derby

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway United Friends Co-op are running a family friendly bus to the derby clash with Sligo Rovers this Saturday, April 12.

Galway take on Cork again in league final showdown

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The Galway Senior Camogie team travel to the FBD Semple Stadium for a repeat of last year's All-Ireland final to take on Cork in the Very Camogie League Division 1A Final on Sunday, April 13 (throw-in 2.15pm).

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