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Mayo's Eoghan McLaughlin in possession during the Connacht FBD clash at the NUI Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome in Bekan

Conroy to the fore as Galway claim indoor win over Mayo

Galway manager Padraic Joyce savoured his first win over Mayo in a competitive fixture at the fourth attempt in this evening's FBD Connacht League semi-final at the NUI Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome in Bekan, with the Tribesmen recording a 0-17 to 0-13 victory.

GAA • 07 Jan 22

Henry Shefflin (C) and Galway hurling coach Richie O'Neill at the Galway SHC semi-final match between Craughwell and Clarinbridge

'Huge anticipation' in Galway ahead of Shefflin bow

Up to 3,000 fans are expected to witness Henry Shefflin's first game in charge of the Galway hurlers in Ballinasloe this weekend.

GAA • 05 Jan 22

Donal McInerney riding Blazing Khal (green) clear the last to win

Blazing Khal stamps his class at Cheltenham

Blazing Khal further enhanced his Cheltenham Festival claims by making it back-to-back course victories in the Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle.

Racing • 11 Dec 21

Joe Canning will be on the sidelines for Galway minors next season

Joe Canning joins Galway minor backroom team

Joe Canning will take his first steps into coaching as part of Fergal Healy's Galway minor hurling management team next season.

GAA • 10 Dec 21

St Thomas' have now won six titles in 10 years in Galway

Composed St Thomas' make it four-in-a-row in Galway

St Thomas' made it four Galway SHC titles in a row with captain Conor Cooney leading the way as they ousted Clarinbridge by 0-20 to 0-17 at Pearse Stadium.

GAA • 05 Dec 21

New Galway manager Henry Shefflin will begin Championship life with a trip to Wexford

2022 Championship: Shefflin to host old mentor Cody

Galway manager Henry Shefflin will come up against Brian Cody and his native Kilkenny on the May bank holiday weekend after the fixtures for the 2022 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship were revealed.

GAA • 27 Nov 21

The dome at the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan, Mayo

Connacht chief thrilled with historic air dome game

Connacht GAA secretary John Prenty says he is looking forward to Sligo and Leitrim making history in early January when they meet in the first competitive inter-county game to take place under a roof.

GAA • 25 Nov 21

'I won't be looking for his autograph or anything like that'

Murphy: We've warned TJ not to give Shefflin any info

Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy said Henry Shefflin's appointment as Galway manager caught him by surprise but admits it is a "great gig" for his former team-mate.

GAA • 18 Nov 21

The news will see the Galway championship completed by the end of the month

Galway club crux resolved after Thomas' gesture to Gort

Galway GAA have paid tribute to champions St Thomas' for volunteering to play Gort in the semi-final of the senior hurling championship next weekend.

GAA • 14 Nov 21

Fixture row erupts in Galway over Gort Covid outbreak

The Galway SHC title race has been thrown into chaos after Gort pulled out of tomorrow's rescheduled semi-final against champions St Thomas'.

GAA • 13 Nov 21

Peamount only focusing on themselves, insists Gorman

Peamount United midfielder Dora Gorman insists that her side are only focused on themselves as the Women's National League culminates in a dramatic final-day decider.

Soccer • 12 Nov 21

From left: Rory Beggan (Monaghan), Ryan McHugh (Donegal), Daniel Flynn (Kildare) and Rian O'Neill (Armagh)

2021 Alternative Football Team of the Year

What would a Team of the Year selection look like if the All-Ireland semi-finalists were excluded?

GAA • 06 Dec 21

Kevin Lally during his time in charge of St Thomas'

Shefflin bolsters backroom team with Joyce and Lally

Henry Shefflin has bolstered his Galway senior hurling backroom team with the additions of Damien Joyce and Kevin Lally.

GAA • 03 Nov 21

Davy Fitzgerald won't be on the sideline this year

Davy Fitz talks Galway, Galvin and future plans

The Clareman discusses missing out on the Galway job, accusations from former Wexford colleague Paul Galvin, and how he plans to use his time away from hurling management.

GAA • 27 Oct 21

Gary O'Donnell lifts the Nestor Cup in 2016

Galway's O'Donnell confirms inter-county retirement

Connacht-title winning captain Gary O'Donnell has called time on his career with the Galway footballers after 13 years representing the county.

GAA • 26 Oct 21

Brian Cody (L) and Henry Shefflin won 10 All-Irelands together with Kilkenny

Shefflin will know where Kilkenny are weakest - Wall

Jamie Wall believes that new Galway boss Henry Shefflin will be able to identify weaknesses in Kilkenny better than any other manager, which should make for a fascinating clash with Brian Cody's side in this year's Leinster championship.

GAA • 26 Oct 21

Mullane: 'I think Joe has made the right move for himself, the right move for Galway hurling'

Mullane not expecting Canning retirement U-turn

John Mullane doesn't believe that Joe Canning will reverse his retirement decision following the shock appointment of Henry Shefflin as Galway hurling manager.

GAA • 24 Oct 21

Noel Meade's Sixshooter thrived on the switch to fences

Sixshooter on target for Meade in Galway

Sixshooter made an impressive start over fences as he made all for victory in the BetVictor Proud To Support Irish Racing Irish EBF Beginners Chase at Galway.

Racing • 24 Oct 21

Davy Fitzgerald will be taking a break from the inter-county sideline next year

I thought I had the Galway job, admits Davy Fitzgerald

Davy Fitzgerald admits that he thought he was going to be appointed Galway hurling manager but insists he wishes Henry Shefflin and his players every success.

GAA • 22 Oct 21

Henry Shefflin is preparing for his first inter-county job

Galway chief hopeful Shefflin can inspire Tribes

Galway GAA chairperson Pat Kearney tells RTÉ's Morning Ireland that he's hopeful that Henry Shefflin can inspire the county's emerging talent as he prepares for his first inter-county management job, but he adds that Galway are unlikely to support the proposals for change in football.

GAA • 21 Oct 21

Henry Shefflin is taking his first steps in inter-county management

Henry Shefflin confirmed as Galway hurling manager

Kilkenny great Henry Shefflin has been installed as the new manager of the Galway senior hurlers.

GAA • 21 Oct 21

Burke retired from Galway earlier this year

Burke enjoying her football in her home away from home

Former Galway player Sinéad Burke says she's enjoying her football in her home away from home in Armagh as she continues to enjoy success with her new club Armagh Harps.

GAA • 09 Oct 21

All-Ireland champions Meath provide nearly a third of the nominees for this year's All-Star team

Meath dominate ladies football All-Star nominations

All-Ireland champions Meath lead the way with 14 players on the list of 45 nominees for this year's TG4 Ladies Football All-Star awards awards.

GAA • 30 Sep 21

Mícheál Donoghue was thought to be a frontrunner to succeed Shane O'Neill as Galway hurling manager

Donoghue rules out Galway managerial return - report

A return to the Galway hurling hotseat for Mícheál Donoghue appears to be over after it was reported the 47-year-old has informed the county board he no longer wishes to be considered for the position.

GAA • 29 Sep 21

Cathal Murray: "We probably need to win another All-Ireland if we want to be called a great team."

Murray: Galway need another title to earn 'greats' tag

Cathal Murray has called on his Galway side to try and win back-to-back All-Irelands in order to be included in the conversation for inter-county camogie's greatest sides.

GAA • 13 Sep 21