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.

Moore targets ‘far-fetched’ World Indoors goal

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Emma Moore surprised even herself eight days before Christmas when, at a low-key indoor athletics meet, she ran an outright personal best and set a new national U23 record of 2:02.39 for the 800m.

Mystics back to winning ways

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

University of Galway Mystics secured a welcome 64–59 victory over Dublin Raiders in a tightly contested Domino’s Women’s Division One clash in Bray last Saturday.

Craughwell AC launches Women’s Mini Marathon

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Craughwell Athletic Club officially launched the 2026 Galway Women’s Mini Marathon on Saturday, January 10.

Maigh Cuilinn send statement with Killarney rout

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn delivered one of their most authoritative performances of the season last Saturday night in Killarney, overpowering Cougars 81–49 with a ruthless second-half.

Connacht determined to seal knock-out spot

Wed, Jan 14, 2026

Connacht are on the hunt to bag maximum points against Montauban in their final European Challenge Cup pool fixture to ensure a best possible seeding for the knock-out stages.

“We need to go get five points, make sure we're in the mix. That's absolutely the goal,” says Connacht scrum coach Cullie Tucker on Saturday’s fixture against the French side at Dexcom Stadium.

Montpellier deliver devastating finish to overpower Connacht

Sun, Jan 11, 2026

Montpellier 33
Connacht 31

Connacht 31

Athenry go extra mile to seal ‘dream’ win

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

January. It’s the month named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings, endings, transitions and time, who is depicted with two faces looking in opposite directions to symbolise how he was purported to watch over both the past and future.

Murtagh honoured at Sportswoman Awards

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Galway’s Fiona Murtagh received her Sportswoman of the Month award for June at The Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year awards recently.

Pivotal road test kicks off Maigh Cuilinn’s year

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn begin the new year with an important road test this Saturday night when they travel to the Killarney Cougars for a 7.30pm tip-off in the Presentation Gym, Killarney. With the league table tightening and margins for error shrinking, this fixture arrives at a pivotal moment for both sides.

GCC are on the ball

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Best of luck to Galway Community College’s U16 Boys Basketball team who are on their way to the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght this Thursday, January 8.

Connacht need to eradicate errors for French Challenge

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht head to France this weekend for their European Challenge Cup fixture against Montpellier on Sunday.

Record turnout for first race of the year

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

A record entry of close on 700 competed in the first road race of the year – the Campion Insurance Resolution Run over 5k, organised by Galway City Harriers

Connacht overwhelmed by Leinster in second-half

Sat, Jan 03, 2026

Leinster 52
Connacht 17

Connacht 17

Frawley’s move a timely New Year boost

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

Connacht Rugby has been boosted this week with the confirmed news of Ciaran Frawley’s move west next season.

Fields of Athenry 10k reaches new heights

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

St Stephen’s Day delivered another outstanding chapter in the history of the Fields of Athenry 10K, with thrilling performances, record participation, and perfect racing conditions combining to create a memorable event.

University of Galway Mystics suffer loss in Christmas showdown

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

University of Galway Mystics were defeated by Clunetech Kilkenny Stars in a challenging game in Kingfisher on Sunday, December 28. Despite Mystics’ best efforts, including five three-pointers, Kilkenny Stars came out on top.

Maigh Cuilinn close the year with frustrating defeat

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn closed out 2025 with a disappointing home defeat, falling 64–76 to Killarney Lakers in a game that never fully caught fire despite early promise.