Rugby
URC focus for Connacht as top eight race intensifies
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Connacht’s focus switches this week to securing a top eight spot in the United Rugby Championship. Last weekend, Pete Wilkins' side failed to qualify for a European Challenge Cup semi-final.
GAA
Hurlers’ hunt for Liam begins in Leinster
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
By Alan Dooley
The Galway senior hurlers’ quest for Liam McCarthy gets underway this Sunday afternoon in Pearse Stadium at 2pm. Carlow will travel west for a low-key Leinster championship opening round contest.
Soccer
NI Premiership champions travel to Terryland
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Galway United Women host Glentoran on Saturday evening in Eamonn Deacy Park in the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup.
Athletics
Renewed self-belief for Connacht as quarter-final beckons
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Familiar URC foes Connacht and Benetton meet again in European rugby on Sunday. A much sought-after semi-final spot in this year’s European Challenge Cup is the prize.
Other
Career best finish for Galway rally driver in Hungary
Thu, Apr 18, 2024
Aoife Raftery has achieved her best performance in an FIA European Rally Championship event by finishing fourth overall. This is three places better than previously, when she finished seventh in the Czech Republic last season.