Galway 5k Series off and running

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

The popular yearly Galway 5k Series, which attracts hundreds of runners, is back this year, organised by the Galway Athletics Board and clubs.

Mystics on Ireland squad

Thu, Apr 28, 2022

Galway basketballers Kara McCleane and Hazel Finn have been named on the provisional Irish U20 squad to compete in the European Championships.

Comórtas Peile Scoileanna Gaeltachta returns after Covid absence

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

The hailstones and freezing wind failed to dampen the competitors' spirits at the annual Comórtas Peile Scoileanna Gaeltachta on Thursday at Coláiste Muire, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh.

Murtagh in the medals again

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Galway's Fiona Murtagh was back on the water this week competing in the the memorial Paolo d’Aloja international regatta in Italy.

In Rowing Ireland's first outing since the Olympic Games and World Championships, Galway's Olympic bronze medalist was paired with Tokyo experienced reserve Tara Hanlon. The two took a silver medal in the women’s pair in the first of their events at the three-day meet and followed up with a gold on Sunday.

NUIU Galway students produce gold medal performances

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

NUI Galway Athletics excelled at the weekend's IUAA Intervarsities Outdoor Track and Field championships in Carlow.

The men's team finished third and the women's team fifth in a fillip for coaches Brendan Glynn and Matt Lockett who have built a great squad in the college.

Mystics denied a third title as Ulster prevail in thriller

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Ulster University edged NUIG Mystics 58-56 in a thrilling MissQuote.ie division one League Cup final at the National Basketball Arena.

Can British trainers stop another Irish hammering in Prestbury Cup?

Tue, Apr 05, 2022

Ireland stormed to the Prestbury Cup at Cheltenham Festival last season, dominating their British counterparts with relative ease over the course of the week. The 23-5 scoreline in favour of the Irish was the most one-sided result in the history of the competition between the two countries since it began in 2014. Willie Mullins and Henry de Bromhead played a significant role in Ireland’s success, combining 12 victories between them, while Denise Foster and Gavin Cromwell also notched multiple wins during the week.

Salerno pipped in hockey final, but Connacht Hockey still celebrates

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

The Connacht Hockey community was celebrating on twin fronts this week.

Athenry's O'Connell secures silver at international event

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Craughwell AC and Clarin College Athenry athlete Declan O'Connell played a huge part in Ireland securing a silver medal at the weekend's schools' cross country international in Wales.

Final weekend reflects the highs and lows of Moycullen's season

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Moycullen concluded their Basketball Ireland Men’s Super League season with one win from two in the final weekend, beating Killorglin in dramatic fashion in overtime on the Saturday before falling to Neptune of Cork on the Sunday.

Double success for NUIG Mystics

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

NUIG Mystics have gained promotion to the Super League after finishing this season with victory over Ulster University in the MissQuote.ie division one League final.

Tough finish to basketball season for Super League clubs

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

The final week of the Basketball Ireland Super League season sees Moycullen host back-to-back home games in NUIG Sports Centre. First up on Saturday at 3pm Moycullen face Kerry side Killorglin, and Sunday at 4pm the visitors are the famed Neptune BC of Cork City.

Calasanctius celebrate basketball double

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

Oranmore's Calasanctius College is celebrating two national victories on the basketball courts with both the U16 girls' and boys' teams securing schools' league cup titles.

NUI Galway team wins cross country gold for a second year

Thu, Mar 10, 2022

NUI Galway men’s cross country team, coached by Matt Lockett, retained the team title at the Trinity Sports Grounds in Dublin on Saturday with a superb display.

The famous Green Fox trophy made its way back to NUIG for the second year in a row - a testament to the strength in depth of cross country running in the west.

Moycullen turn to home for strong finish to a difficult season

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Moycullen host the first of a series of home games over the next three weekends when they take on Cork City’s Neptune on Saturday (7pm) in the NUIG Sports Arena.

Warriors pull clear of NUIG

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

NUIG Maree suffered a 93-79 loss to Garvey’s Tralee Warriors in their latest Superleague encounter at the weekend.

Moycullen's Superleague season is not getting easier

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Often referred to as the spiritual home of Irish basketball, Neptune Stadium awaits this weekend for the Moycullen Superleague basketballers as they journey to Cork city in search of some comfort and confidence.

As a result of successive dismal offensive performances, Moycullen have failed to push on from what was a promising start to 2022 when they captured some crucial wins. Since then they fell first to Belfast Star at home and then Tralee Warriors in Kerry last weekend.

Galway gets ready to welcome International yacht race

Thu, Feb 10, 2022

Galway is once again gearing up for an international sailing event having been chosen as a stopover for the Round Britain and Ireland Race.

No respite for Moycullen as next up are cup champions

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Moycullen venture to Kerry to face recently crowned National Cup champions Tralee Warriors this Saturday in the Basketball Ireland Men’s Superleague.

Horse Racing Remains One of the Most Popular Sports in Ireland

Thu, Feb 03, 2022

Ireland has a long history of horse racing. As a result, every year, a large number of Irish horse racing enthusiasts come to the Cheltenham Festival, the highlight event of the National Hunt season, and in recent years, Irish-owned or bred horses have dominated the event. The domination has made people interested in bidding in horse racing events. Unibet is the perfect and most famous site for you to find out about horse racing odds. Nowadays, Ireland's Thoroughbred breeding industry is increasing because of the favorable tax treatment. The main farm of Coolmore Stud, the world's largest Thoroughbred stud, is located there (in addition to major operations in the U.S. and Australia).

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