Connacht braces itself for physical South African battles

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

It is sink or swim for Connacht in South Africa. Facing tough matches against DHL Stormers on Saturday and Emirates Lions the following weekend, Connacht’s season could well rest on these two fixtures.

Tribesmen's championship campaign gets underway at Nowlan Park

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

The Leinster Senior Hurling Championship gets underway this Saturday afternoon as Kilkenny host Galway in Nowlan Park (throw-in 3.45pm). Neither side were overly impressive during their respective league campaigns so this is an opportunity to start afresh for both camps.

Easter super Sunday at Pearse Stadium

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Salthill-Knocknacarra are hosting a pre-match event ahead of the Connacht Senior Football quarter-final between Galway and Roscommon at Pearse Stadium this Sunday.

Connacht denied as French outfit race into European semi-finals

Sat, Apr 12, 2025

Connacht 40
Racing 92 43

Racing 92 43

All roads lead to Dexcom Stadium this Saturday

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

All roads lead to Dexcom Stadium when French rugby aristocrats Racing 92 arrive in Galway for Saturday’s European Challenge Cup fixture (8pm).

United look to bounce back on derby day

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

A rotten run against Shamrock Rovers continued last Friday. However, Galway United have another chance to break a hoodoo on Saturday. If they beat Sligo in the Showgrounds, it would be their first away win in a Connacht Derby since 2003.

Mulkerrins remains top with victory in Tucson

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Martin Mulkerrins won his fourth Race 4 Eight title of the 2024/25 season at the 2025 R48 Hall of Fame in Tucson last weekend.

Galway United Co-op family bus to Connacht Derby

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway United Friends Co-op are running a family friendly bus to the derby clash with Sligo Rovers this Saturday, April 12.

Galway take on Cork again in league final showdown

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The Galway Senior Camogie team travel to the FBD Semple Stadium for a repeat of last year's All-Ireland final to take on Cork in the Very Camogie League Division 1A Final on Sunday, April 13 (throw-in 2.15pm).

Tricky May kicks off with the visit of Wexford

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Hosting Wexford has not been without its problems for Galway United’s Women. Saturday’s visitors spoiled the party on United’s inaugural competitive fixture in 2023. Last season, they caused more damage, when they came from behind to record an unlikely 2-1 win in Eamonn Deacy Park.

Galway Ladies seek silverware at Croker

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

With their Division 1 status next season already secured, Galway Senior Ladies footballers will go to Croke Park this Saturday, April 12 with nothing but silverware on their minds. They take on Cork, whose only league defeat came at the hands of the Tribeswomen back in February.

Huge excitement in Connacht for visit of French aristocrats

Sun, Apr 06, 2025

Connacht prepare to face Paris powerhouse Racing 92 in their next European Challenge Cup chapter, having prevailed in their round of 16 clash against familiar foes Cardiff.

Having targeted a European trophy, Connacht’s seasonal ambitions took a vital step closer to fruition with their 35-20 win over fellow URC hopefuls Cardiff in Dexcom Stadium, but they now face one of Europe’s elite - the three times Champions Cup finalists from France.

National Juvenile Indoor Championships brings success to Galway athletes

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Two days of the National Indoor Track and Field championships for U12s to U19s took place last weekend. Galway athletes excelled taking home multiple national medals, with notable success in the Race Walking events.

Galway’s All-Ireland journey begins stateside

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Galway senior footballers make the trip across the Atlantic to kickstart their Connacht Football Championship campaign. They take on New York at a sold out Gaelic Park in the Bronx with throw-in at 8pm on Sunday, April 6.

Athenry Juvenile AC bring medals and new PBs home

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

The All-Ireland National Juvenile Indoor Championships took place over the weekend in Athlone. The club were well represented with five athletes participating over the two days.

Cian Casserly secured 12th place overall in an extremely fast-paced race in the under 12 600m. Casserly also banked a new personal best of 1.50.24.

Castlegar AC puts in strong performances over the weekend

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Castlegar AC were well-represented at the World Masters Indoors and the 123.ie National Juvenile Indoor Track & Field Championships 2025, putting in strong performances at both events which took place last weekend.

Connacht will ‘keep fighting’ as focus turns to European knock-out game

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Connacht, having “put it to bed” their six-point loss to Munster in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park to focus on this weekend’s EPCR Challenge Cup competition, can celebrate a new chapter in their history.

High-flying United seek to end Rovers hoodoo at a packed-out Eamonn Deacy Park

Thu, Apr 03, 2025

Last Friday night could be seen as another high watermark of the Caulfield era.

Connacht come up short despite record crowd in Castlebar

Sat, Mar 29, 2025

Connacht 24

Connacht 24

Connacht prepare for huge occasion against Munster in Mayo heartland

Thu, Mar 27, 2025

A “massively exciting week” awaits Connacht Rugby when they head into Mayo’s GAA heartland to play the first rugby fixture at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park on Saturday.

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