Irish players return to duty for Gloucester test

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

After a useful workout in London, Connacht now head to Gloucester for their second pre-season challenge this weekend.

Connacht Rugby open day for Special Olympics

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Connacht Rugby are holding a free open day on Sunday (August 23) at the Sportsground in aid of Special Olympics Ireland.

Sticky wicket causes Galway grief

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

County Galway cricketers failed in their bid to win the Munster Senior Cup in Cork on Saturday, going down to Cork Harlequins by eight wickets.

Kilkenny steal victory in injury time

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Kilkenny 1-13
Galway 1-11

Salthill do enough, but must improve to beat Corofin

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Last Saturday evening Salthill/Knocknarra were expected to defeat a very limited St Brendan’s handily. Instead a shock of epic proportions was on the cards if the Ballygar men had a little more ability, poise, and self-belief.

Caltra the form team

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The best game of the weekend by far was the enthralling encounter of Caltra and an improved Tuam Stars. The game had everything and provided superb entertainment.

Indeed some of the saves from Tuam’s Paul Doherty in particular and Caltra’s Kevin Kilroy were well worth the trip to the game.

Fitzgerald points Corofin to victory

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Kieran Fitzgerald’s three points from play were crucial in Corofin’s narrow win over Killererin in a poor game. The county defender had a fine game and his industry and work rate were notable features in the contest.

Sammon makes the right call

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Liam Sammon owes Galway football nothing. That fact is crystal clear. On the contrary, he has given the county wonderful commitment and service over the past 40 years in various different roles, and hopefully he will continue to do so for another decade in a coaching capacity.

Second-half recovery not enough for ladies

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Galway senior ladies bowed out of the All Ireland series when they were defeated by Monaghan 0 - 17 to 1- 13 in Saturday’s quarter-final at Ballymahon by a single point.

United must lift their heads for cup clash

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

A place in the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup is the significant bounty for the winners of tomorrow’s Terryland Park clash between Galway United and Longford Town.

Kilkenny will test Galway’s All Ireland credentials

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Galway senior camogie players must overcome a resurgent Kilkenny in their own back yard if they are to qualify for a second successive All Ireland final.

Galway ladies face Monaghan

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Galway’s senior ladies footballers return to action this weekend in search of a place in this year’s All Ireland semi-finals.

Football championship hots up

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

An exciting weekend of Gaelic football is promised with four quarter-finals of the senior championship down for decision, and also the last eight in the intermediate championship,

Colga girls reach first Irish Cup final

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Colga girls have advanced to the final of the u-14 Irish Cup - the first team in the club’s short history to reach the finals of a major competition.

Galway cricketers prevail in senior cup

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

County Galway cricketers are through to the final of the Munster Senior Cup for the first time in more than a decade.

Golf results

Thu, Aug 13, 2009

Oughterard, Loughrea, and Galway golf clubs were the winners in the provincial finals of the Bulmers cups and shields. Oughterard Golf Club beat Strandhill Golf Club 4/1 in a dramatic final of the Junior Cup held in their home club at the weekend. Loughrea Golf Club beat Galway Bay Golf Club 3/2 in the Pierce Purcell Cup, while Galway Golf Club beat Athlone Golf Club by six holes in the Barton Shield and Co Sligo Golf Club 3/2 in the final of the Senior Cup.