Connacht’s Shayne Bolton comes under pressure from Black Lion’s Demur Tapladze in action from the European Challenge Cup game at Dexcom Stadium last Saturday night. (Photo: Mike Shaughnessy)

Rugby

Connacht must quell Dragons fire in 'important' URC game

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Connacht will not be taking anything for granted when they return to Wales this weekend to face Dragons on Saturday evening.

Loughrea’s Tiernan Killeen in action from the Forvis Mazars Galway Hurling Senior Club final against St Thomas’ at Pearse Stadium. (Photo: Mike Shaughnessy)

GAA

Loughrea eye date with Croker

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Galway champions Loughrea take on Sleacht Néill in the AIB All-Ireland Club Hurling Championship semi-final this Sunday at Parnell Park.

Schools Athlete of the Year Sean Doggett pictured with their award during the 123.ie National Athletics Awards ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Santry, Dublin. (Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile)

Athletics

Local athlete crowned Schools Athlete of the Year

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Athenry AC athlete Sean Doggett has been awarded the Schools Athlete of the Year for 2025.

Mhaigh Cuilinn’s Grant Olsson under pressure from Michael Wallace of Portlaoise Panthers in action from the Basketball Ireland Domino’s Division 1 National League game at the Kingfisher Sports Centre last month. (Photo: Mike Shaughnessy)

Other

Maigh Cuilinn secure third win on the trot

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Maigh Cuilinn’s December revival gathered further pace in Tallaght on Saturday evening as they produced a disciplined and assured performance to defeat Templeogue 83–77, marking their third consecutive victory and strengthening their position in an increasingly competitive National League play-off race.

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