Connacht need some New Year cheer to maintain their push in Europe

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Connacht prepare for a top-of-the-table European Challenge Cup pool clash against Lyon on Saturday (8pm) in Dexcom Stadium.

Boyle and Murphy commit futures to Connacht

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Connacht Rugby's Paul Boyle and Ben Murphy have put pen to paper on contract extensions to keep themselves at the club.

Unseasonable cheer from Caulfield as pre-season heats up

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

John Caulfield is one of those fortunate enough to get to work at what he loves. The passion and positivity that oozes out of him in early January would be unnerving in most workplaces. However, the feel-good factor from last season seems to have carried over.

Maigh Cuilinn seek redemption against Dublin Lions after tough loss

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Maigh Cuilinn will look to turn the page on a frustrating defeat to Tolka Rovers as they prepare to take to the road once more to face Dublin Lions in their next Basketball Ireland Men’s National League clash.

University of Galway to host championship finals

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

University of Galway is to host the Electric Ireland Higher Education GAA and Camogie Championship finals in 2025.

Ulster deny Connacht in festive fare at Dexcom

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Small margins, but big rewards - Ulster, in turning over Connacht in Galway, have leapt into the URC top eight - denying their opponents the same opportunity.

Maigh Cuilinn face high-scoring Tolka Rovers in Dublin showdown

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Maigh Cuilinn will travel to Dublin this weekend for a challenging encounter with one of the Basketball Ireland National League’s most potent teams, Tolka Rovers. The game tips off at 7:00 PM on Saturday, 4 January, at the Tolka Rovers Sports Complex and will be a key test for both sides as the league reaches a critical mid-season stage.

Thirst for the Terryland terraces as the year turns

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

While some might grapple philosophically with a new year, the turn in the calendar means something instinctive to a League of Ireland fan, the beginning of pre-season.

Ulster deny Connacht in festive fare

Sun, Dec 29, 2024

Linley MacKenzie
Connacht 7

Connacht 7

The year that was in Galway sport

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

GAA heroics
We were greatly saddened to lose that incredible exponent of football, the talented Noel Tierney (83) on November 11. But we enjoyed the coming together of two football heroes at his tribute party. We can only imagine the celebrations that surrounded Noel Tierney, for so long the only Galway 'Footballer of the Year'.

The year that was in Galway sport

Mon, Dec 23, 2024

GAA heroics
We were greatly saddened to lose that incredible exponent of football, the talented Noel Tierney (83) on November 11. But we enjoyed the coming together of two football heroes at his tribute party. We can only imagine the celebrations that surrounded Noel Tierney, for so long the only Galway 'Footballer of the Year'.

Galway locations for GOAL Mile fundraiser named

Mon, Dec 23, 2024

Three Galway locations have been named for the GOAL Mile fundraiser which takes place in various villages, towns, and cities across Ireland through Christmas and on New Year's.

The event sees thousands of people run or walk a mile to raise funds for GOAL.

Connacht’s second-half comeback falls just short

Sat, Dec 21, 2024

Leinster 20
Connacht 12

Connacht 12

Connacht in fine fettle with European win and Bundee’s signature

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

The official announcement of Bundee Aki’s extended contract for another year is the ideal Christmas bonus for Connacht as Leinster roll into Galway for their annual festive URC meeting.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne’s heroic four-in-a-row dream realised

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Kilkerrin-Clonberne 0-13 Kilmacud Crokes 0-9
Kilkerrin-Clonberne were crowned senior All-Ireland champions for the fourth successive time as they defeated Kilmacud Crokes by four points at Croke Park.

Bundee Aki commits future to Connacht Rugby

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Bundee Aki has put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension to keep himself at Connacht Rugby until the end of the 2025/26 season.

Maigh Cuilinn gear up for crucial playoff clash with Limerick Sport Eagles

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Maigh Cuilinn head to the University of Limerick Sports Arena this Saturday, December 21 for a high-stakes Basketball Ireland National League clash against Limerick Sport Eagles in a 7pm tip-off.

With both teams tied for the fourth and final playoff spot in the Southern Conference, this game carries massive postseason implications. A win would serve as the perfect Christmas present for head coach Paul O’Brien ahead of a massive festive clash at home for Maigh Cuilinn the following week against the other Limerick club, undefeated Limerick Celtics on December 28 at University of Galway Sports Arena with tip-off at 7.30pm.

Bumper festive period of road racing in Galway

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

A busy Christmas period of racing across Galway lies ahead as the winter road racing season kicks off soon.

Sarsfields crowned All-Ireland champions for a fourth time

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Sarsfields cruised to their fourth All-Ireland senior camogie title as they dispatched Truagh/Clonlara by 1-16 to 0-7 at Croke Park last Sunday.

Annaghdown fight to the end in All-Ireland final defeat

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Lauren Dwyer of Bennekery/Tinryland shot 0-4 as the Carlow champions saw off former champions Annaghdown to claim their first All-Ireland title. Annaghdown reduced the deficit in the closing stages with four consecutive scores, three of which came from from Ciara Hegarty. But it wasn’t enough as Bennekery/Tinryland ran out six-point victors.

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