Corofin and Killannin to meet in junior decider

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

This year’s county junior A final, which precedes the intermediate final replay on Saturday, sees the meeting of Corofin and Killannin in Pearse Stadium, throw-in 1.45pm.

Oughterard and Micheál Breathnach battle again

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

The replay of this year’s Claregalway Hotel Intermediate Football Championship final between Oughterard and Micheál Breathnach takes place in Pearse Stadium on Saturday (3.30pm).

Arch-rivals Tuam Stars and Corofin to clash in Tuam Stadium

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

This Sunday in Tuam Stadium will see the meeting of age-old rivals Corofin and Tuam Stars in the 2019 county final. Throw-in at Tuam Stadium where the new Tommy Varden terrace will open for the first time, is at 3.30pm.

Champions St Thomas made to sweat to keep title hopes alive

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

St Thomas survived a war of attrition against Tommy Larkins on Saturday afternoon to keep alive their dreams of retaining the county title for the first time, but they were really made to sweat by Ciaran Fahy’s side at a packed Kenny Park, prevailing 0-16 to 0-14.

This quarter-final may not have been pretty on the eye, but Larkins knew they were better off to make it a dogfight than try to outhurl the reigning champs, and a massive shock was on the cards when they led by one almost five minutes into stoppage time.

Turloughmore produce assured display

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

Turloughmore qualified for their first semi-final since the senior hurling championship format changed, winning 0-21 to 0-14 against a below-par Craughwell side.

When the sides were level at 0-6 apiece after a frantic opening quarter, it was hard to see how Turloughmore could go on to dominate, but that they did in assured fashion as seven different players contributed points to open up a 0-17 to 0-9 lead by the 42nd minute.

Cappataggle qualify for third year in a row

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

The line-up for the county semi-finals was completed on Sunday evening when Cappataggle qualified for the last four for the third year running when they overpowered Loughrea in Ballinasloe by 2-18 to 0-14.

Team silvers for Renmore and Oranmore

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

Galway athletes featured in the Connacht Primary Schools Cross County finals held in Moyne College, Co Longford, on Sunday.

Galway clubs fall short

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

Not a good weekend for Galway basketball teams.
Maree women, having enjoyed a 12-month winning run, ended up on the wrong side of a 70-76 scorline in Oranmore, while the men lost 77-61 away to Belfast Star.

Divilly return a big boost for Kilkerrin-Clonberne

Thu, Oct 17, 2019

Kilkerrin/Clonberne booked their place in the Connacht Ladies Senior Club Championship final after a comfortable 4-9 to 2-4 win over Mayo champions Carnacon at the Connacht Centre of Excellence.

Runners ready for Connemara 10k

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

One of Ireland's most scenic athletic events, the 10k Rás Conamara, takes place on Saturday at 3pm.

Starting in Carna village, the race crosses the islands of Roisín an Chaladh and Muig before reaching the turnaround point at Muighnis graveyard and heading back to Carna. The coastal run is flat and fast.

Galway fighters prepare for All Ireland title fights

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Two fighters from the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club, Dara Mannion from Westside in Galway city and Jamie O'Sullivan from Clonberne, Co Galway, will take to the ring in Galway in the Clayton Hotel on Saturday night with high hopes of becoming All Ireland champions.

Dara Mannion, AKA The Westside Warrior, will take on Sean Rowe from the highly-regarded Top Pro Gym in Kilkenny over five two-minute rounds for the vacant IKF All Ireland super welterweight kickboxing crown at -69.5kg. Both men recently won eliminator bouts against different opponents by knockout in the run up to the title fight, and are now ready to do battle for the vacant belt.

Gold for Galway's white tiger

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

County Galway kickboxer Brendan Kenny is on top of the world after winning gold in Belgium at the weekend.

Medal haul for Black Dragon fighters

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Galway Black Dragon fighters won 15 medals at the recent IKF Junior National Kickboxing Championships in Galway's Ballinfoyle Community Centre

Titans advance in U18 cup

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Titans Basketball Club's U18 boys have advanced to the U18 National Cup qualifiers in November after winning the preliminary competition at the weekend.

The Galway boys will join Malahide and UCD Marian at Gormanston in a pool for the qualifiers after Titans overcame Dublin Lions, Moycullen and St Vincent's Dublin in Cork.

Moycullen lack cutting edge

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

After defeating Superleague powerhouse Killester last weekend, Moycullen were attempting to make it two wins from two when they entertained DCU Saints in the NUI Galway Kingfisher.

Replay for Oughterard and Micheal Breathnachs after game of missed chances

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Micheal Breathnachs and Oughterard must go again on October 19 after a thrilling end to the intermediate county final.

Turmoil in hurling

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

All candidates for the vacant hurling manager role have withdrawn from the race to replace Michael Donoghue.

Corofin andTuam to meet in this season’s county final

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Corofin and Tuam will meet in Tuam Stadium in two weeks' time in this year’s county final as they overcame the challenges of Salthill-Knocknacarra and Moycullen respectively.

Galway girls celebrate national cup victory

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Galway WFC have been crowned U17 Só Hotels Women’s National League Cup champions after a 2-1 win over Peamount United at Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday afternoon.

Manager speculation and Supermac's sponsorship

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Speculation on the next Galway senior hurling manager gathered pace last week.

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