Connacht’s integrity and identity will not change with new stadium

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

The construction of the new Dexcom Stadium is at the heart of Connacht Rugby’s new five-year plan.

Irish spectators demand more from their stadia these days

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

For generations, Irish stadia told a familiar story: concrete terraces, exposed stands, basic amenities and facilities designed almost exclusively for male audiences. From GAA grounds to football and rugby venues, the matchday experience often meant braving the elements, queuing for limited refreshments, and facilities that belonged to another era. For a country less than a century old, the standard of many stadiums lagged far behind comparable nations, reflecting limited investment, changing priorities and a long-standing assumption that sport alone was enough to draw crowds.

Connacht prepare to face Leinster in Dexcom opening night

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Connacht kick off a new era this weekend when the new Dexcom Stadium hosts Leinster, the URC’s most successful team, on Saturday (5.30pm).

Could Dexcom Stadium become Galway’s missing outdoor music venue?

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Galway proudly brands itself as Ireland’s cultural capital, a city of festivals, music, theatre, and artistic ambition. Yet for all its claims to creative dominance, it remains curiously under-provided when it comes to suitable performance venues — particularly large, high-quality outdoor ones. As the redevelopment of the Sportsground into the new Dexcom Stadium progresses, an intriguing question arises: could this modern stadium finally offer Galway a long-needed outdoor concert space?

Galway and Mayo lock horns once more

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Galway's Allianz Football League campaign kicks-off this weekend as Pádraig Joyce's men welcome Mayo to Pearse Stadium.

Tribesmen tackle Tipp in league opener

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Galway get their Allianz Hurling League campaign underway this Saturday against All-Ireland champions Tipperary at Semple Stadium.

Titans defy odds with dramatic comeback

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Galway's Titans Basketball Club came from 11 points down in the fourth quarter to claim the U20 Men's National Cup last Saturday.

Turning the Dexcom Stadium vision into a reality

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

For Sinéad Cassidy, the excitement is impossible to hide. As General Manager of the new Dexcom Stadium, she has spent the past year helping bring Connacht Rugby’s most ambitious project to life.

Brother v brother - the ultimate rivalry

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Connacht captain Cian Prendergast and his younger brother Sam are expected to go head-to-head when Connacht host Leinster on Saturday for the opening of the new Dexcom Stadium.

Connacht deliver 11-try win to progress in Europe

Sun, Jan 18, 2026

Connacht 75
Montauban 14

Montauban 14

Loughrea on the brink as Ballygunner stand between them and history

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Seven different Galway clubs – Portumna, Athenry, Sarsfields, St. Thomas’, Castlegar, Clarinbridge and Kiltormer – have climbed the steps of the Hogan Stand to accept the Tommy Moore Cup. Gort and Loughrea are two outliers, in that they are the only ones to have reached an All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship final and been unsuccessful.

A proud tradition: Galway’s place in the club game

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Since the establishment of the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship in 1971, Galway clubs have been among the most successful in Ireland’s premier club competition. No county has produced more champion clubs than Galway, with 14 titles shared among seven different clubs — a record that underlines the strength and depth of hurling across the county.

Roots, respect and the road to Croke Park

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

“He didn’t lick it off a stone” is a saying that feels particularly apt when telling the story of Loughrea manager Tommy Kelly and the GAA legacy handed down to him by his late father.

Hanrahan leads Loughrea towards All-Ireland dream

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Over the past two seasons on the local club scene, the debate around the most consistent player in the senior championship most likely comes down to two men from the same household.

Referee named for All-Ireland Club Hurling Championship Final

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Chris Mooney has been confirmed as the man in the middle for Sunday’s All-Ireland Club Hurling Championship Final between Loughrea and Ballygunner.

How they got there – Loughrea’s road to the All-Ireland final

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Galway Senior Hurling Club Championship
Group stage:

How they got there – Ballygunner’s road to the All-Ireland final

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Waterford Senior Club Hurling Championship
Group stage:

Loughrea vs Ballygunner – All you need to know

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Galway’s champions Loughrea take on Ballygunner in the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Championship final at Croke Park on Sunday.

Connacht prepare for knockout game against French visitors

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Connacht are on the hunt to ensure a best possible seeding by bagging maximum points in their final European Challenge Cup pool fixture against Montauban on Saturday in Dexcom (8pm).

Penney kicks season off in record-breaking style

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Craughwell AC’s Conor Penney kicked off his indoor season by smashing his own personal best by six centimetres.

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