Raftery charges into Irish motorsport history

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

Galway's Aoife Raftery made Irish rally history when she became the first Irish driver to compete in the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup.

Historic win for Galway's cricketers

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

The 2025 National Cup final opened with County Galway winning the toss and opting to bat first at Bready Cricket Club.

Craughwell’s Raftery makes Irish rally history in electric car

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Craughwell rally driver Aoife Raftery made history in April, becoming the first Irish competitor, male or female, to drive an electric rally car in competition. Contesting the opening round of the ADAC Opel Electric Rally Cup 2025 at the ADAC Actronics Rallye Sulingen in Germany, she achieved an impressive eighth-place finish with co-driver Hannah McKillop.

Galway breeder triumphs at RDS Dublin Horse Show 2025

Thu, Aug 14, 2025

Galway horse breeder and Oranmore native Pat Finn achieved outstanding success at the 2025 RDS Dublin Horse Show, securing multiple top titles.

Gale Mahler to confirm her liking for Galway

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

2.10 (Thursday, July 31)
The opening race of today's card is a Grade 3 Novice chase with runners from all the big Irish yards; however, it is the Yorkshire-based Irish trainer Adrian Keatley who could have the first winner of the day. This six-year-old mare ran away with a novice hurdle race against the boys at last year's meeting, and her recent outings over fences in England suggest that she may be up to the task today. While on paper she has a bit to find ratings-wise, she should like the ground, and the trip will be fine. It will most probably be an each-way price considering the likes of the Mullins duo, Westport Cove & Runcok are likely to run along with Special Cadeau & Ma Belle Etoile from the De Bromhead stable. Special Cadeau is an interesting runner and if it is the pick of Darragh O'Keeffe, could be the one to give the selection most to worry about.

Galway bids farewell to racing legend Edward O’Grady

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

While his influence was felt on racecourses across Ireland and Britain, O’Grady held a deep and lasting connection with Galway, leaving an indelible mark on the summer spectacle at Ballybrit. Honoured with a minute's silence before the first race commenced on Monday, Ballybrit paid homage to one of the greatest names in Irish racing.

Horses For Courses as Dunum set to double up

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Every year a number of horses make more than one appearance during Galway race week, and following these closely can prove lucrative as we approach the weekend. 'Horses for courses' is a cliche that is now in use in everyday language to remind us that things have a habit of repeating themselves.

TG4 live from the Galway Races

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

TG4 is thrilled to confirm two days of live racing coverage from the Galway Races Summer Festival 2025, with Rásaí Beo broadcasting over four hours of live action each day on tomorrow Friday August 1 and Saturday August 2.

Galway Plate and Galway Hurdle previews

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Galway Plate
Last year’s Galway Hurdle winner is where I will start with a look at this year’s Plate. This progressive five-year-old has been campaigned well since last year’s success with a good mix of flat and chase runs. Two of those runs stand out to me as to why Joseph O’Brien’s charge will be hard beaten in this year’s Plate. His run back in Cheltenham, finishing fourth behind high-class novice Caldwell Potter, suggests there is a big future ahead. The winner was six lengths ahead of the second that day, but O’Brien’s runner was just a further two lengths behind that and considering Nurburgring is a full two years younger than most of the runners that day suggests the potential in this horse is only being tapped into, and a race like the plate should be well within reach. The other run was during Royal Ascot and the long-distance handicap, where he finished an unlucky second, eating up the ground on the run-in, suggesting the horse is in fine fettle, enjoying his racing and will be happy back in Ballybrit.

Galway teens make history at F18 World Sailing Championships

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Seán Lemonnier (17) and Sam Rigley (16) took second place in the Silver Fleet — a major result at one of the world’s most competitive multihull regattas. Held in Noordwijk from July 7 to 11, the championship brought together 96 of the world’s top Formula 18 catamarans.

Galway United and Connacht Hockey seek planning permission for new multipurpose sport facility in Athenry

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

The facility will be a game changer for Galway sports as it will consist of two full-size football pitches – one grass and one all-weather – and a full-size hockey pitch. Changing facilities, administrative offices, meeting rooms and a high-performance gymnasium will also be in the floodlit facility.

The Mountain South facility will be the academy training centre for Galway United’s men’s and women’s teams who compete across multiple age groups at elite level in the League of Ireland. It will also facilitate the continued growth of grassroots hockey in the catchment areas of Athenry, Tuam, Loughrea, Ballinasloe and beyond.

Success for Coláiste Iognáid at Irish Rowing Championships

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

The standout performances over the weekend came in the Junior Men’s Pair and Four. Oisín Ó Conaire and Paul Schofield claimed the national title in the MJ18 2- on Friday and they were then joined by teammates Eoghan O’Connell, Jack Mannion, and Arthur O’Malley (cox) to secure victory on Sunday in the MJ18 4+.

Galway teens make history at F18 World Sailing Championships

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Two young sailors from Galway Bay Sailing Club have become the first Irish team ever to win a medal at the F18 World Championships held in the Netherlands. Seán Lemonnier (17) and Sam Rigley (16) took second place in the Silver Fleet — a major result at one of the world’s most competitive multihull regattas. Held in Noordwijk from July 7 to 11, the championship brought together 96 of the world’s top Formula 18 catamarans. After a week of unpredictable weather and tough racing, the Galway duo delivered a standout performance in Friday’s Silver Fleet finals — placing sixth, fourth, first, and fifth in the day’s four races to secure a podium finish. "By Friday we knew we had done well but still couldn't believe it when we came ashore and saw the results and realised we might win a medal," the pair said. "It was a tense few hours while the jury heard appeals, but our results didn’t change — and at the medal ceremony that evening we took second place in Silver Fleet." The week began with technical checks, followed by challenging conditions. Monday’s racing was cancelled due to high winds and heavy swell. On Tuesday, a difficult beach launch led to several boats capsizing before the start. Lemonnier and Rigley reached the start line but chose to retire after a capsize of their own to protect their boat for the rest of the week. Wednesday’s races were abandoned due to light wind and strong currents. On Thursday, they returned to the water for four qualification races, earning them a spot in the Silver Fleet for the final races. After a strong final day of sailing, they finished second in Silver Fleet. Their form on Friday was exceptional. Across five hours of racing in lighter breeze, the Galway teenagers showed tactical precision, speed, and resilience — climbing the Silver Fleet leaderboard with four top finishes. Despite being the youngest team at the event and relatively new to the F18 class, both sailors brought years of training from the 420 circuit. Their calm decision-making and racing instincts stood out in a field stacked with Olympic-level talent. Their campaign was made possible through community support and sponsorship. "We are hugely grateful to our families, friends, and everyone at Galway Bay Sailing Club who backed our GoFundMe, and to our sponsors Nacra, OceanR, and SaunaFiain. "We couldn’t have done this without them."

Opportunity to reset for United

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

It appears as if the cup might have come at a good time for Galway United.

In-form Tribeswomen take on league leaders

Wed, Jul 16, 2025

Galway United Women would be forgiven for viewing their trip to Athlone on Saturday as a shot to nothing.

Four Coláiste Iognáid rowers selected to represent Ireland this summer

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

Paul Schofield will compete at the World Rowing Junior Championships in Lithuania, while Eoin O’Connaire has been selected to row at the Coupe de la Jeunesse in Austria — both events taking place in August.

Cappataggle gear up for auction and raffle fundraiser

Thu, Jul 10, 2025

The first raffle prize is a four ball at Ballinasloe Golf Club with a €100 restaurant voucher and chauffeur service with the second prize being a three-month family gym membership at ShearFitness. Other prizes include a €150 voucher at Gerry McGrath Tyres, €100 voucher for Corrib Oil Service Station, a €50 One4All voucher, car wash vouchers, and so much more.

Maigh Cuilinn handballers complete All-Ireland double

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

In the senior final, Maigh Cuilinn defeated the most successful team in InterClub history, Kells from County Meath. They became the first Galway team and only the third team from Connacht since the inaugural championship in 1969.