Tribeswomen to tackle Rebels

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Galway senior ladies footballers look to build on their opening day win as they face Cork at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this Sunday.

Maigh Cuilinn face stern road test

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn face one of their sternest tests this Saturday evening when they travel to the UL Arena to take on Limerick Sport Eagles, the current pace-setters in the southern conference of the Men’s National League.

THE FULL FORWARD: A loss, but not a setback in Thurles

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

A five-point defeat to your fiercest rivals will always sting, but last Saturday night in Thurles is unlikely to leave any lasting scars.

Aki axed from Six Nations squad

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Bundee Aki has been dropped from the Ireland Six Nations squad for "disciplinary reasons".

Tasks do not get any easier for Donohue's young bulls

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Galway's National Hurling League campaign continues this Saturday against last season's All-Ireland runners-up Cork at Pearse Stadium.

Third-quarter surge sinks Mystics

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

University of Galway Mystics suffered an 86–70 defeat at Limerick Celtics in the Domino’s Women’s Division One league on Saturday evening.

Irish flanker Connors to join Connacht

Tue, Jan 27, 2026

rish international and Leinster flanker Will Connors will join Connacht ahead of the 2026/27 season.

‘Gut-wrenching’ loss for Connacht, but Dexcom Stadium is a winner

Sun, Jan 25, 2026

Connacht 23
Leinster 34

Unseasonal drama as western rivals serve up a thriller in Salthill

Sun, Jan 25, 2026

Goalfilled drama and the vivid clash of maroon and green-and-red are usually reserved for balmy summer afternoons, not dreary Sunday afternoons in January. Yet football supporters at Pearse Stadium were treated to a classic as Mayo edged Galway in a pulsating Allianz Football League Division One opener, a contest not decided until the final frantic moments.

Youthful Galway push champions all the way before late Tipp burst settles thriller

Sat, Jan 24, 2026

Galway hurling caught a glimpse of the future on a rain-lashed evening at FBD Semple Stadium as a youthful, energetic Tribesmen side put it right up to All-Ireland champions Tipperary, who needed a decisive late surge to secure a five-point opening-round League victory.

THE FULL FORWARD: Ballygunner ruthlessness denies gallant Loughrea

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

And just like that, the curtain closed on another enthralling club season, with Ballygunner of Waterford and Kerry’s Dingle crowned All-Ireland senior champions in hurling and football respectively.

Having survived, Connacht can now thrive

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Connacht Rugby can celebrate the opening of the new Dexcom Stadium - some 99 years since the first recorded game was played at the venue.

A new identity for a storied venue

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

For nearly a century, The Sportsground in Galway — a modest but adored rugby and sporting venue — stood as a humble home for Connacht Rugby and the greyhound racing community. Opened in the late 1920s and steeped in local history, it has been a familiar setting for fans, athletes, and families drawn to the grit and spirit of Irish provincial sport. Yet in January 2024, that familiar name gave way to a new era: Dexcom Stadium.

Connacht’s Clan Stand is back at new Dexcom Stadium

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

It has been a long time coming. A stand fit for purpose, protecting the growing band of supporters from the worst of the west of Ireland weather.

Gavin living the dream as Connacht's new era begins

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

For Hugh Gavin, this means more. Having come through the academy ranks at Connacht Rugby and now an established member of the first team squad, the new developments are something he admits he "never would have imagined".

Jansen embraces Connacht's newest chapter

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

A new chapter in Connacht Rugby's history opens this weekend as they take on Leinster in the official opening of Dexcom Stadium. For Sean Jansen, the occasion represents far more than just another fixture.

Connacht Rugby's greatest memories

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

John Muldoon - Ireland caps 3, Connacht appearances 327, Connacht Line Out and Maul Coach

A familiar voice for a new era

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

This year, 2026, marks 25 years that James Heaslip has been the voice of matchdays at Connacht Rugby. From shaping the atmosphere pre-match to being Connacht's self-proclaimed court jester, his passion for Connacht Rugby has echoed through generations of players and supporters alike.

TOBIN marks the opening of Dexcom Stadium

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

The opening of Dexcom Stadium represents a major milestone for Connacht Rugby and Galway city, and for TOBIN, it is a project of exceptional professional and local significance.

Situated close to their head office, the stadium’s transformation has been witnessed first-hand by the team and reflects TOBIN’s strong connection to the city, its sporting community, and its continued social and economic development.

Ralston praises Connacht facilities during injury rehab

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

It's been as tough a season for Byron Ralston as you can think of. After suffering a long-term knee injury against Munster last October, it was confirmed that Ralston would be out for the remainder of the season.

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