Allianz Football and Hurling League results for Connacht sides involved in today's action

Feb 22, 2019

Sam Warde signs for Sligo Rovers on loan from Colchester

Sligo Rovers have signed 20-year-old midfielder Sam Warde on loan from Colchester United until the end of June. The Limerick-native has been a regular with the League Two side's under-23 team this season. Warde says he's 'itching for an opportunity' for…

Feb 22, 2019

Dublin make seven changes for Lidl Ladies National League clash with Dublin

MICK Bohan’s Dublin team for Saturday evening’s Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 clash with Mayo at Croke Park (5.0) shows seven changes to the selection that lined out against Tipperary in round 2 of the competition. And Bohan’s options are…

Feb 21, 2019

Mayo team to face Dublin is named

Mayo look to continue their good run of form when they make the trip to Croke Park to face Dublin on Saturday night. Following a win over Cavan last time out James Horan continues his rotation policy as he makes 6 changes to his starting team. Rob Hennelly,…

Feb 21, 2019

Connacht team to face Glasgow on Friday evening has been named

Connacht scrum half Kieran Marmion has returned from injury to take his place in the Connacht side to play Glasgow Warriors in Scotstoun on Friday (kick-off 7:35pm). Marmion came off the bench in Connacht's victory over the Cheetahs last week, but this will…

Feb 21, 2019

Claremorris and Castlebar Celtic book Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup Final spots

FAI Junior Cup Round 7Peake Villa FC 0-0 Westport Utd AET (Westport Utd won 7-6 on penalties)

Feb 17, 2019

Barry Cassidy set to take charge of Mayo v Dublin in Round 4 of the Allianz National Football League

Barry Cassidy has been confirmed as the referee for the clash of Mayo and Dublin in Round 4 of the Allianz National Football League on Saturday night. The Derry man was the man in charge for Mayo’s opening league game against Roscommon at the end of January.…

Feb 17, 2019

Mayo Hurlers suffer heavy defeat away to Kerry in the League

Allianz Hurling League Division 2A Kerry 3-18 Mayo 0-09 Division 1B Galway 0-20 Dublin 1-11 Division 3A Roscommon 0-18 Armagh 1-11 Division 3B Sligo 4-19 Cavan 2-06Longford 2-18 Leitrim 0-16

Feb 17, 2019

Swinford's Michaela Walsh wins gold at National Senior Athletics Championships

The National Senior Athletics Championships are taking place in the National Indoor Arena in Abbotstown this weekend. Swinford's Michaela Walsh has claimed another senior title winning gold in the woman’s shot putt. This closes of an incredible indoor season…

Feb 17, 2019

Local handball results from 40 x 20 National Finals

Handball 40 x 20 National Finals Men's Quarter Final Martin Mulkerrins (Galway) dft Joe McCann (Ballaghaderreen) 15-1; 15-8 Masters A Final Vinny Moran (Ballaghaderreen) lost to Dominic Lynch Kerry in the final

Feb 17, 2019

Mayo Divisional Cup results from last night

Sweeney Cup Knockmore 1-13 Lahardane 0-06Belmullet 1-4 Ballina 1-4 North Mayo Winter League Cup Semi Final Ballycroy 1-08 Ballycastle 0-09 North Mayo Winter League Plate Semi Final Kiltane WO Belmullet ( unable to field a team) Crossmolina 5-16 Kilfian 1-10…

(Photo credit: Golffile - GUI) Castlebar’s Jim McGovern was elected President of the Golfing Union of Ireland at the Union’s Annual General Meeting held at Knightsbrook Hotel & Golf Resort in County Meath on Saturday. He becomes the 71st President of the…

Feb 15, 2019

Ballina's Liam McHale to be inducted into Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame

Ballina's Liam McHale is to be inducted into the Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame. A ceremony will take place at the Croke Park Stadium on Saturday 11th May where six people will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Basketball Ireland says Liam McHale is a…

Feb 14, 2019

Mary Immaculate defeats NUI Galway in Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final

Mary Immaculate have reached a third Fitzgibbon Cup final in four-years. The Limerick college beat N-U-I Galway on a 1-18 to 18-point scoreline in Ennis this afternoon. Mary-I will face 38-time champions UCC in the final on Saturday-week.

Feb 14, 2019

Sligo Rovers sign striker Ronan Coughlan

Sligo Rovers have added more firepower to their squad on the eve of the new SSE Airtricity Premier Division season. They've signed striker Ronan Coughlan from Cork City. The Coughlan signing comes as Sligo abandon plans to sign Nigerian striker Brendan Ogbu,…

Feb 14, 2019

Westaro Masters League results from last night

Division 1—Round 14 Castlebar Celtic 3 v 4 Fahy Rovers Manulla 3 v 2 Swinford ‘B’ Ballina Town 1 v 5 Westport Utd Division 2—Round 14 Manulla ‘B’ 3 v 10 Claremorris Conn Rangers 1 v 10 Achill Rovers Kiltimagh Knock Utd 4 v 8 Straide & Foxford Utd Update on…

Feb 13, 2019

38 clubs to benefit from 2019 Gaelic4Girls Programme, including 5 in Connacht

THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association is pleased to announce details of the 2019 Gaelic4Girls Programme – with 38 clubs from across the country set to benefit. This is the 11th year of the Gaelic4Girls initiative, which has proven hugely-successful since its…

Feb 13, 2019

Mayo League confirm Masters Award Winners for January

Masters Award Winners Players of Month for January 2019:Division 1----------John Kelly, Manulla Division 2----------Stephen Gallagher, Straide & Foxford Utd Team of the Month:January----------------Straide & Foxford Utd

Feb 13, 2019

Draw is made for Quarter Finals of FAI Junior Cup

Peake Villa FC or Westport Utd v Ashling Annacotty FC Regional Utd v Sheriff YC Evergreen FC v St. Michaels FC Clonmel Town FC v Glengad Utd. Ties to be played weekend of the 10th March 2019

Feb 12, 2019

Denis Buckley signs contract extension with Connacht Rugby

Connacht have confirmed that Denis Buckley has signed a contract extension with the province. The prop's new deal will keep him at the Sportsground until the end of the 2020-21 season. Buckley has won over 150 caps for Connacht since make his debut back in…

Feb 12, 2019

Death has taken place of former Mayo GAA coach John Morrison

The death has taken place of former Mayo GAA coach John Morrison. Mr. Morrison was Mayo coach in 2006 alongside manager Mickey Moran when they reached the All-Ireland final against Kerry. He managed Antrim as well as holding backroom positions with his native…

Feb 12, 2019

GAA Digital Archive launched today, providing free access to past GAA matches

Feb 09, 2019

Easkey overpowered by Kerry Champions in All-Ireland Junior Football Final

All-Ireland Junior Club Football Final Beaufort 3-17 Easkey 0-05

Feb 09, 2019

Mayo U13's through to final following 2-0 win over Carlow

SFAI Subway U13 Interleague Semi-Final Mayo 2-0 Carlow

Feb 08, 2019

Cormac Hanley earns first senior Nations Cup call-up ahead of event in Florida

Irish Show Jumping development team manager Michael Blake has named a five man squad for the first Longines FEI Nations Cup competition of the 2019 season, which takes place next Sunday February 17th at Deeridge Farms in Wellington, Florida, USA as part of…

Feb 08, 2019

Sligo Rovers boost their striking options ahead of the new season

Sligo Rovers have added to their striking options a week out from the start of the new SSE Airtricity Premier Division season. Former Linfield striker Daryl Fordyce has joined the Bit-O-Red for the 2019 campaign. Fordyce has spent the last six years at FC…

Feb 08, 2019

Ballinrobe Duathlon will cause some traffic disruption around the streets of Ballinrobe over the weekend

Ballinrobe Duathlon (Run/Bike/Run event) will cause some traffic disruption around the streets of Ballinrobe on Friday February 8th from 6-8pm especially at The Lakeside Sports and fitness centre, Station Road, Ballinrobe and again on Saturday Feb 9th from…

Feb 07, 2019

Mayo team to face Cavan on Saturday night is named

Table toppers Mayo host Cavan in Round 3 of the Allianz Football league on Saturday in Elverys MacHale Park. A win away to Tyrone last Sunday means Mayo have won their opening two league games for the first time since 2012. Saturday's team sees 5 changes from…

Feb 07, 2019

Wednesday's Connacht PPS Results

Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools Football Senior D League- Knockout, Venue: Pearse Stadium, (Final), Dunmore Community School 2-9 Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiarain An Cheathru Rua 2-11 NUI, Galway Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools Senior B Football Championship,…

Feb 07, 2019

Westaro Masters League Round 13 results

Division 1—Round 13 Swinford 3 v 10 Manulla Swinford ‘B’ 3 v 4 Ballina Town Division 2—Round 13 Swinford ‘C’ 1 v 4 Conn Rangers Achill Rovers 6 v 9 Manulla ‘B’

Feb 07, 2019

Sigerson Cup Quarter Final results

Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup quarter-finals St Mary’s College 0-15 Maynooth University 0-13 UCC 4-21 IT Carlow 0-5 UCD 2-16 DCU 1-9 NUI Galway 1-8 UU 1-7

Feb 06, 2019

Draws made for 2019 Mayo Senior, Intermediate and Junior Championships

Senior Grp 1 Kiltane v Bohola Moy Davitts Davitts v Breaffy Grp 2 Castlebar Mitchels v Ballina Aghamore v Westport Grp 3 Knockmore v Garrymore Hollymount Carramore v Ballintubber Grp 4 Ballaghaderreen v Claremorris Belmullet v Charlestown Intermediate Grp 1…

Feb 06, 2019

Sport Ireland confirms investment of nearly €32m in various bodies, including Mayo Sports Partnership

Sport Ireland today announced an investment of nearly €32 million in National Governing Bodies for Sport, direct athlete support and the Local Sports Partnership Network for 2019. The funding announced, which represents a significant increase on 2018,…

Feb 06, 2019

St Joseph's Foxford capture John Murphy Schools Cup title

FAI Schools John Murphy Boys Cup Final St Joseph's Foxford 3-2 Grennan College Conor Flynn, Caolan Hopkins and Lorcan Towey with the goals for Foxford

Feb 05, 2019

Mayo Ladies take on Donegal in Convoy on Sunday

In ladies football, Mayo will travel to Convoy this Sunday to take on Donegal in the second round of the Lidl Ladies National Football League. That game throws-in at 2pm Sunday afternoon.

Feb 04, 2019

Mayo's Allianz Hurling League with London refixed for Saturday March 9th

Mayo's Allianz Hurling League clash with London, which was postponed on Sunday, has been refixed for Saturday March 9th in McGovern Park in Ruislip. The game was postponed on Sunday due to an unplayable pitch.

Feb 04, 2019

Sligo Rovers midfielder drafted into Republic of Ireland 21 training camp

Sligo Rovers midfielder Jack Keaney, Ipswich Town striker Aaron Drinan and Finn Harps defender Sam Todd have reported for the Republic of Ireland U21 training camp. Sligo Rovers' Jack Keaney has also linked up with the squad replacing Waterford midfielder JJ…

Feb 04, 2019

Galway Camogie team praised for their sporting gesture during National League game yesterday

The Galway Camogie team are being praised for their sporting gesture during yesterday's 45 point National League win over Wexford in Gort. The Model County could field just 13 players for the Division 1 encounter. Having scored eight goals before the break,…

Feb 03, 2019

Rice College record win in Connacht PPS Senior A Championship

Feb 01, 2019

Sligo Rovers have signed Nigerian striker Brendan Ogbu

Sligo Rovers have further bolstered their attacking options ahead of the 2019 season. They've signed Nigerian striker Brendan Ogbu, subject to him obtaining a work permit and international clearance. Ogbu has spent the majority of his club career in Nigeria,…

Feb 01, 2019

Tyrone name their team to face Mayo on Sunday

The Tyrone team for Sunday’s Division 1 clash with Mayo in Omagh shows two changes from the side which lost in Kerry last weekend. Kieran McGreary and Lee Brennan come in to replace Liam Raffety and David Mulgrew. There are also four positional switches with…

Jan 31, 2019

Draws for Mayo GAA Senior, Intermediate & Junior championships will take place next Wed evening

The draws for the 2019 Mayo GAA Senior, Intermediate & Junior championships will take place in the Dr Michael Loftus Room at Elvery's MacHale Park, Castlebar next Wednesday evening 6th Feb at 8pm. Clubs are asked to ensure they're represented on the night.…

Jan 31, 2019

Galway United confirms Marc Ludden has signed new contract

Galway United has confirmed that Marc Ludden has signed a new contract with the club for the 2019 SSE Airtricity League season. The experienced 28-year old full-back made 27 appearances for United last year, scoring twice for the Tribesmen. His new deal takes…

Jan 30, 2019

NUIG overcome Garda College in Sigerson Cup action

Jan 28, 2019

Galway Utd announce signing of midfielder Joe Collins

Galway United have announced the signing of Joe Collins. The 25-year old central midfielder from Ennis joins the club from Galway District League Premier Division side West United. Galway United manager Alan Murphy, who played alongside the midfielder at West…

Jan 27, 2019

Mayo teams excel in SFAI Cup competitions

SFAI U14 Cup Kiltimagh/Knock Utd 3-2 Corinthians SFAI U13 Cup Westport Utd 5-2 Bridge Utd North End Utd 1-3 Castlebar Celtic SFAI U12 Cup Everygreen FC 0-1 Kilmurray

Jan 27, 2019

Connacht results from today's Allianz League action

Allianz Hurling LeagueDivisiion 2A Mayo 0-17 Meath 0-17 Division 1B Galway 1-27 Laois 2-15 Division 3A Roscommon 3-18 Louth 1-11 Division 3B Sligo 2-14 Fermanagh 1-16 Cavan 2-09 Leitrim 1-11

Jan 27, 2019

Sunday's TP Brennan Connacht Cup and Shield results for Mayo League sides

T.P. Brennan Connacht Cup—Round 3 Manulla 5 v 1 Cois Fharraige Ballyglass 0 v 3 Maree/Oranmore A Claremorris 5 v 3 Corrib Celtic Castlebar Celtic 4 v 1 Skyvalley Rovers Achill Rovers 2 v 5 NUI Galway Westport Utd P v P Carbury FC Conn Rangers 0 v 8 West Utd…

Jan 26, 2019

NUIG overcome Achill Rovers in TP Brennan Connacht Cup

TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 3Achill Rovers 2-5 NUIG

Jan 26, 2019

Mayo defeat Roscommon in opening round of Allianz Football League

Allianz Football LeagueMayo 1-08Roscommon 1-07

Jan 26, 2019

Ballina record another good away win in AIL Division 2C

AIL Division 2C Ballina 45-28 Bangor

Jan 26, 2019

Mayo & District Motorsport Club get off to a flying start for 2019

Mayo and District Motorsport Club got off to a great start for 2019 with a number of junior class members competing and dominating in the opening round of the Valvoline Forestry Rally Championship which took place in Carrick on Suir on Sunday 20th. In the…

Jan 25, 2019

Connacht's Challenge Cup Quarter Final against Sale fixed for Friday March 29th

Connacht's European Challenge Cup quarter final with Sale will be played in Salford's A-J Bell Stadium, with a 7.45 kick-off on Friday March 29th. Should Connacht come through that, they'll face either La Rochelle or Bristol in the semi finals. Meanwhile lock…

Jan 25, 2019

Sligo GAA unveil new jersey

Sligo GAA officially unveiled its 2019 jersey and kit during a special launch event at AbbVie’s Manorhamilton Road facility in Sligo today. The County Board recently told club delegates at its Annual County Convention that the company had agreed to extend its…

Jan 25, 2019

New Roscommon jersey is unveiled

An exciting new Roscommon GAA Jersey was unveiled at a launch in the Glenroyal Hotel in Maynooth today. The Jersey bears the branding of Ballymore who continue as joint main sponsors to Roscommon GAA along with Tom Hunt of Ranger Pipelines for another two…

Jan 25, 2019

Ballina's Liam McHale to be inducted into Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame

Ballina’s Liam McHale is to be inducted into the Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame at a special ceremony in May. Basketball Ireland will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2020 and, as part of the celebrations marking the history of the game, the organisation…

Jan 24, 2019

St Attracta's CS win Connacht PPS U14 A Title

Lidl Ladies Connacht PPS U14 A Final St Attracta's CS Tubbercurry 3-05 Sacred Heart Westport 2-06

Jan 24, 2019

Three player transfers approved by Mayo League

Three player transfers were approved by the Mayo League this week. Terry Ryan has gone from Swinford Masters B to Swinford Masters C. Ryan Connolly has gone from Galway Utd to Ballyglass.Niall Feeney has moved from Swinford to Ballyglass.

St. Josephs Secondary School Foxford produced a stellar comeback today to book their place in to the FAI Schools John Murphy Senior B National Cup final. The Foxford boys were trailing Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair 2-0 at half time. Conor Flynn got the Foxford…

Jan 22, 2019

Three of Connacht's coaching staff have signed contract extensions

Connacht have been given some renewed stability with the news that three of the province's coaching staff have signed contract extensions. Attack coach Nigel Carolan, forwards coach Jimmy Duffy, and defence coach Peter Wilkins have all signed new deals…

Jan 22, 2019

Gavin Cawley appointed new manager of Leitrim Ladies Senior Football team

Gavin Cawley has been confirmed as the new manager of the Leitrim Ladies Senior Football team. The current IT Sligo Ladies team manager and former Sligo Men's County Board PRO had his appointment ratified on Monday evening and Cawley also has management…

Jan 22, 2019

St. Colmans Claremorris win the Mayo Junior A Hurling title

Jan 20, 2019

Easkey book place in All-Ireland Junior Final but no luck for An Spideal

All-Ireland Intermediate Club Football Semi-Final Naomh Eanna 3-09 An Spideal 0-11 All-Ireland Junior Football Semi-FinalEaskey 1-08 Red Hughs 0-09 All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Semi-Final Oranmore-Maree 1-13 St Gall's 2-04 All-Ireland Junior Hurling…

Jan 20, 2019

Roscommon retain FBD League title

FBD League Final Roscommon 0-13 Galway 1-05

Jan 20, 2019

Mayo Volleyball Club back to winning ways

Mayo Volleyball Club got back to winning ways after 2 defeats in dramatic fashion by putting Dalkey to the sword in a tight, thrilling encounter away from home. Mayo started very slow. They found the going very tough as they struggled to defend some talented…

Division 1—Round 11 Swinford 4 v 5 Castlebar Celtic Swinford ‘B’ 4 v 4 Fahy Rovers Manulla 5 v 1 Ballina Town Division 2—Round 11 Swinford ‘C’ 4 v 2 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Conn Rangers 5 v 2 Manulla ‘B’ Achill Rovers 2 v 5 Straide & Foxford Utd

Rosemount Mulvey FC or Crumlin Utd v Clonmel Town Evergreen FC v VEC FC Crettyard Utd v Glengad Utd Gorey Rangers FC v Sheriff YC Regional Utd or St. Pauls Artane FC v Tramore FC St. Michaels FC v Mervue Utd Peake Villa FC v Westport Utd Ballymun Utd v…

Jan 15, 2019

Cillian O'Connor set to miss Mayo's opening three League games

Mayo look set to be without Cillian O'Connor for their first three Allianz Football League Division One games. The Ballintubber forward underwent keyhole surgery in December to fix some wear and tear behind his kneecap. Mayo open their top flight campaign…

Jan 15, 2019

Mayo's Andrew Peters signs for Galway United

Galway United has confirmed the double signing of Jeff McGowan and Andrew Peters. The duo are the latest additions to Alan Murphy's squad for the 2019 SSE Airtricity League First Division season. 20-year old Jeff McGowan signs from Limerick, having…

Jan 15, 2019

Tuam Stadium confirmed as venue for FBD league final on Sunday

Tuam Stadium has been confirmed as the venue for Sunday's FBD League Final between Galway and Roscommon. The game throws-in at 1.30 on Sunday. Galway overcame Mayo in the semi-final in Tuam last Sunday, winning 4-2 on penalties, while Roscommon defeated…

Jan 13, 2019

Westport Utd through to last 16 of FAI Junior Cup

FAI Junior Cup Round 6Westport Utd 1-0 Usher Celtic

Jan 13, 2019

Galway and Roscommon through to FBD League Final

FBD League Semi-FinalsGalway 1-09 Mayo 1-09 Galway win 4-2 on penalties Roscommon 2-18 Sligo 1-16

THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association is pleased to confirm that Lidl National League Division 1 champions Dublin will play two glamour 2019 regulation fixtures at Croke Park. These games will serve as curtain-raisers and ‘double-headers’ alongside Dublin’s…

Jan 10, 2019

Sligo swimmer named Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of Year winner for December

The winner of The Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year Awards for December 2018 is swimmer and Sligo native Mona McSharry. In the space of just three days at the Irish Short-Course Championships in Lisburn in December, McSharry collected six…

Jan 10, 2019

Former Castlebar Celtic player included in Republic of Ireland U19 Women's squad for friendlies

Republic of Ireland Women's Under 19 Head Coach Dave Connell has named a 20-player squad for a double-header against Italy and included in it is former Castlebar Celtic player and Newport native Rachel Baynes. Connell's side will travel to Rome, Italy for two…

Jan 10, 2019

Westaro Masters League Round 10 results

Division 1—Round 10 Westport Utd 4 v 3 Swinford ‘B’ Castlebar Celtic 3 v 9 Manulla Fahy Rovers 6 v 5 Swinford Division 2—Round 10 Straide & Foxford Utd 6 v 5 Swinford ‘C’ Claremorris 4 v 3 Achill Rovers Kiltimagh Knock Utd 4 v 1 Conn Rangers

Jan 09, 2019

Operation Transformation Walks taking place at various locations across Mayo this weekend

RTE's Operation Transformation is once again joining forces locally with Mayo Sports Partnership to encourage people to become more physically active in 2019. A number of walks will take place across the country on Saturday 12th January with Mayo walks taking…

Jan 09, 2019

Ultan Dillane is the latest senior player to commit their future to Connacht

Ultan Dillane is the latest senior player to commit their future to Connacht. The Ireland international second row has signed a contract extension keeping him at the Sportsground until the summer of 2021. The news comes 24-hours after Jack Carty signed a…

Jan 09, 2019

Achill Half Marathon picks up two national awards from Run Ireland

The Achill Half Marathon has been named the Best Half Marathon and Most Scenic Route by Run Ireland today. The national awards honour the various events that fall under the remit of Run Ireland each year and the Achill Half Marathon has scooped two awards in…

Jan 09, 2019

Draw is made for last 32 of SFAI Cups

SFAI Skechers National Draw Last 32 Fixtures 26th/27th January 2019 U-12 SFAI National Draw Last 32 Fixtures Weekend 26th /27th January 2019 2018 Home Away Ballina Town v Abbeyfeale Utd Mallow Town FC v Mervue Utd Evergreen FC v Kilmurry Youths Shannon…

Jan 09, 2019

Peter Leahy planning for new season without 12 players who left Mayo panel last Summer

Mayo ladies football manager Peter Leahy is planning for the new season without all of the 12 players who left the county panel last summer, and has called for his team to be given time to develop. Eight players from county champions Carnacon as well as four…

Jan 08, 2019

Jack Carty signs new two-year deal with Connacht

Jack Carty has signed a new two-year deal with Connacht. The out-half's new deal will keep him at the Sportsground until the summer of 2021. Carty has been in fine form for his province this season, scoring 109 points in his 12 Pro 14 appearances - the second…

Jan 08, 2019

Connacht winger Cian Kelleher to return to Leinster next season

Jan 04, 2019

Mayo team to face Leitrim on Sunday is named

Dec 31, 2018

Patrick Murphy of Claremorris Handball Club takes gold at US National Handball Final

Patrick Murphy of Claremorris Handball Club secured a gold in the US National handball competition underway since St Stephen’s Day.The competition was held in Portland in the US. Patrick won the U19 Big ball handball US title. He also brought home a silver…

Dec 31, 2018

Dublin man wins 425,000 new home in Roscommon GAA/ Club Rossie#WinAHouseinDublin fundraiser

Kumar Gangah from Dublin won a new house in Dublin worth €425,000 while the# Roscommon GAA/Club Rossie #WinAHouseinDublin fundraiser generated over €1.4 million Mr Gangah last night won a new house in Ashtown, Dublin 15 worth €425,000 courtesy of Club Rossie,…

Dec 29, 2018

Connacht record fine win over Ulster

Last night Connacht got the better of Ulster at The Sportsground by 21 points to 12 The westerners were on top throughout but missed out on a bonus point The win gave them a first ever seasonal double over Ulster.

Dec 29, 2018

Clan na nGael capture Roscommon U20 Division 1 title

Roscommon U20 Division 1 Final Clan na nGael 0-15 St. Brigid's 1-10

Dec 28, 2018

Connacht face Ulster in Pro14 action this evening in Galway

Ulster look likely to consolidate second-place in Conference B of rugby's Pro14 this evening. Having beaten Munster last weekend, Dan McFarland makes the trip to the Sportsground to face a Connacht side looking to bounce back from their defeat at Leinster.…

Dec 27, 2018

Ulster travel to Connacht tomorrow evening in pursuit of a fifth straight victory

Ulster travel to Connacht tomorrow evening in pursuit of a fifth straight victory. Wing Henry Speight starts his last game for the province before returning to Australia in the New Year. Out-half Johnny McPhillips, wing Angus Kernohan, centre Darren Cave and…

Dec 24, 2018

Galway United confirm three contract signings for 2019

Galway United has confirmed three contract signings for 2019. Mark Hannon has joined Galway Utd from Finn Harps. The 20-year old central midfielder began his career with Sligo Rovers, and has become United's first new signing for 2019. Stephen Walsh has…

Dec 22, 2018

Charlestown capture Mayo U21 B Football title

County U21 B Final Charlestown 2-17 Ardnaree 2-05

Dec 21, 2018

Two Mayo players selected on Warwickshire Ladies Football All-Star team for 2018

Two Mayo players have been picked on the Warwickshire Ladies Football All-Stars for 2018. Grainne Halligan (Claremorris) and Deirdre Doherty (Charlestown) both starred on the Roger Casements (Coventry) team which won the All-Britain junior championship this…

Dec 21, 2018

Connacht make ten changes for clash with Leinster on Saturday

Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend has made a total of ten changes to the side that won away to Perpignan in the European Challenge Cup last weekend, as Connacht take on Leinster in the RDS on Saturday (kick-off 7:45pm). Included in the starting side are…

Dec 20, 2018

Mayo Senior Football squad to sing Christmas Carols this Saturday in Castlebar

Dec 17, 2018

All-Ireland club championship semi-final fixtures confirmed

The GAA have confirmed the fixtures for the All-Ireland senior, intermediate and junior club championships in the New Year. In the Junior Club football semi-final, Sligo champions Easkey take on Red Hughs of Donegal in Ballinamore on Sunday 20th January at…

Dec 17, 2018

Donal Higgins signs new contract with Galway Utd

Galway United have confirmed that Donal Higgins has signed a new contract with the club for the 2019 SSE Airtricity League season. The 17-year-old midfielder joined United's under-17 team two seasons ago and he excelled under Alan Murphy's watch. Higgins…

Dec 17, 2018

Claremorris Squash player wins Leinster Senior Men's Open

Claremorris squash player Brian Byrne won the Leinster Senior Men's Open yesterday.

Dec 16, 2018

Ardnaree and Charlestown book place in Mayo U21 B Final

Mayo U21 B Semi-FinalsArdnaree 3-17 Burrishoole 2-14 AET Charlestown 6-13 Ballyhaunis 3-06 South Mayo Brennan Cup Final Claremorris 3-17 Garrymore 1-20

Dec 15, 2018

Ballina finish 2018 with a win in AIL

AIL Division 2C Ballina 26-7 City of Derry

Dec 14, 2018

Connacht looking to record back to back wins over Perpignan tonight

Paddy Jackson is back in the Perpignan side that faces Connacht in the Challenge Cup tonight. It will be the first time the former Ireland out-half has faced an Irish province since his departure from Ulster. Jackson's return is one of 13 changes made from…

Dec 13, 2018

Cretaro leaves Sligo Rovers after 17 seasons at the Showgrounds

Raffaele Cretaro has played his final game for Sligo Rovers. The 37-year old striker has spent 17-seasons at the Showgrounds between his two spells in Sligo. Cretaro helped Sligo win the FAI Cup in two seasons either side of their 2012 Premier Division…

Dec 13, 2018

Westaro Masters League results from last night

Division 1—Round 7 Westport Utd 3 v 0 Ballina Town Fahy Rovers 2 v 6 Castlebar Celtic Swinford ‘B’ 4 v 4 Manulla Division 2—Round 7 Straide & Foxford Utd 13 v 3 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Claremorris 11 v 5 Manulla ‘B’ Achill Rovers 4 v 7 Conn Rangers

Dec 12, 2018

Mayo native puts in huge performance in FA Cup for Peterborough

Mayo native Conor O’Malley put in a huge performance in the FA Cup on Tuesday night, during which he produced three penalty saves in a shootout with Bradford to book Peterborough’s place in the next round. The Westport man received his first senior…

Dec 12, 2018

Connacht GAA confirms full fixture list for 2019 championships

Connacht GAA has confirmed their full fixture list for the 2019 championships. As expected Mayo will travel to face New York on Sunday May 5th in Gaelic Park in the Senior Championship. The other Quarter Final between London and Galway is also fixed for that…

Dec 12, 2018

Venues confirmed for Mayo U21 B Football Semi-Finals

Mayo GAA MD Roof Services U21 B Semi-Finals: Burrishoole v Ardnaree Sarefields goes ahead Sunday 16th at 1pm in Connacht GAA, Centre of Excellence, Bekan. ET if required. Ballyhaunis v Charlestown goes ahead Sunday 16th at 2pm in Connacht GAA, Centre of…

Dec 11, 2018

Connacht Post Primary Schools Results from today

Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools Senior C Football Championship Sancta Muire Louisburgh 3-12 Our Lady’s College Belmullet 0-08 Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools Football Juvenile C League Dunmore CS 4-09 Ballinamore Post Primary 1-08 Connacht GAA Post…

Dec 11, 2018

Galway native Mattie Kenny begins his tenure as manager of the Dublin Senior Hurlers tonight

Mattie Kenny begins his tenure as manager of the Dublin Senior Hurling team tonight. The Galway man will be in charge of the Dubs as they play Carlow in the opening round of the Walsh Cup at Netwatch Cullen Park.

Dec 11, 2018

Connacht submit planning application for redevelopment of the Sportsground in Galway

Connacht have formally submitted a planning application to Galway City Council for the redevelopment of the Sportsground. The Western Province say they have received widespread support from the public and elected representatives, since unveiling their plans…

Ray Moylette made weight without any issue for tomorrow night's career highlight bout in Castlebar. The Islandeady native came in point-3 of a pound under the lightweight limit, while his opponent Christian Uruzquieta also came in under the 135-pound…

Dec 06, 2018

John Russell appointed Assistant Manager of Sligo Rovers

John Russell, manager of the Westport United Super League team, has been appointed the Assistant Manager of Sligo Rovers for the forthcoming season. John will be taking up his new post in January as number two to Liam Buckley. Chairman of Westport United…

Dec 06, 2018

Results from last night's Westaro Master League games Division 1&2, Round 6

Results from last night's Westaro Masters League played at Solar 21 Park Division 1—Round 6 Manulla 3 v 2 Swinford 7.00pm Tony Cosgrove Ballina Town 0 v 3 Swinford ‘B’ 8.00pm Tony Cosgrove Castlebar Celtic 3 v 4 Westport Utd 9.00pm Tony Cosgrove Division…

Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools Football Junior A League Semi-Finals St. Gerald's Castlebar 1-20 St. Colman's Claremorris 3-12 Connacht Schools Hurling Senior B Championship St Cuans Castleblakney 1-11 Holy Rosary College Mountbellew 1-07 Connacht Schools…

Dec 03, 2018

Alan Murphy signs contract extension with Galway United

Galway United have announced that Alan Murphy has signed a contract extension with the club for the 2019 SSE Airtricity League season. Over the last two seasons, Murphy has guided United's under-17 team to the semi-final stage of the league play-offs and the…

Dec 03, 2018

Former Galway United goalkeeper signs for Cork City

Cork City have signed goalkeeper Tadhg Ryan. The former Galway United stopper will likely serve as Mark McNulty's understudy, following the departure of Peter Cherrie from the club.

Dec 03, 2018

Ballyhaunis GAA looking for a new senior football manager

Ballyhaunis GAA are on the lookout for a new senior football manager. The club say they are seeking expressions of interest for the post. All interested parties should contact the club secretary on 086-8553310 or email Secretary.ballyhaunis.mayo@gaa.ie The…

Dec 02, 2018

Westport Utd through to Round 6 of the FAI Junior Cup

FAI Junior Cup Round 5 Usher Celtic 5-0 Castlebar Celtic Sheriff YC 5-1 Conn Rangers Westport Utd 1-0 Ballinasloe Town

Dec 02, 2018

Mayo U21 Football Championship results from today

Mayo U21 A Football Championship Semi-Final Westport 5-14 Castlebar Mitchels 1-19 (AET) Westport will now meet Claremorris in the final on Saturday evening in MacHale Park at 8pm. Mayo U21 B Football Championship Kilmeena 4-12 Ballintubber 0-17 Mayo U21 C…

Dec 02, 2018

Ballina top of Division 2C of the AIL League

Ballina RFC are now top of Division 2C of the AIL League. The Mayo side enjoyed an impressive 29-20 over a teak Midleton outfit.

Dec 02, 2018

Connacht make it two wins from two in South Africa

Connacht carved out an impressive 21-17 win over the Cheetahs yesterday in the PRO14. This result caps off two wins from two for the Westerners on their tour of South Africa.

Dec 01, 2018

Update from the Mayo Senior Football squad

It's been another busy weekend on the Mayo GAA front with more trials taking place for the Mayo Senior team. Below is the latest update: James Horan and his management team have over the past few weeks seen players from every club in the county with over 130…

Dec 01, 2018

Claremorris book place in Mayo U21 A Football Final

Mayo U21 A Football Semi-Final Claremorris 0-12 St Nathy's 2-4

Nov 30, 2018

Sligo County Board to mark Golden Jubilee of Micheál Kearins being leading inter-county scorer

Sligo GAA County Board are delighted to mark the Golden Jubilee of Micheál Kearins achievement of being the National Gaelic Football leading Inter- County scorer in 1968 with 2 goals and 125 points, by unveiling a plaque in his honour in the foyer of the…

Nov 30, 2018

Changes to this weekend's Mayo GAA Fixtures

U21 A Championship Semi Finals2018 Castlebar Mitchels v Westport now goes ahead on Sunday 2nd Dec in Islandeady, at 1pm. Ref: John Glavey U21 C Championship Final Mayo Gaels v Garrymore now goes ahead on Sunday 2nd Dec in COE, Bekan, at 12pm. Ref: Martin…

Nov 30, 2018

Islandeady boxer makes 7 day weight ahead of homecoming bout next Friday

Islandeady boxer Ray Moylette has made his 7 day weight ahead of his world title bout next Friday. Ray weighted in at 141.7lbs just a week away from the bout with Christian Uruzquieta in the Royal Theatre in Castlebar. Midwest Radio will be broadcasting live…

Nov 30, 2018

Carnacon player appointed as coach to the Claremorris Senior Football team

Carnacon ladies footballer Fiona McHale has been appointed as coach to the Claremorris Senior Football team. Following a meeting of the executive of Claremorris GAA Club last night, it was confirmed that Fiona will join Norman O’Brien as coach, while Niall…

Nov 29, 2018

Westaro Masters League results from last night

Division 1—Round 5 Swinford 5 v 4 Ballina Town Westport Utd 4 v 4 Fahy Rovers Swinford ‘B’ 6 v 6 Castlebar Celtic Division 2—Round 5 Claremorris 4 v 3 Straide & Foxford Utd Achill Rovers 7 v 4 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Swinford ‘C’ 2 v 11 Manulla ‘B’

Nov 28, 2018

GAA and GPA meet to discuss incoming rule changes to football

The GAA and GPA have met to discuss the incoming rule changes to football. The GPA are unhappy that five different alterations will be trialled in next year's Allianz Leagues. 96 per cent of their membership are said to be against the new limit of three…

Nov 28, 2018

Connacht PPS results from today

Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B League Quarter FinalSt Nathy's 2-06Roscommon CBS 1-08 Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior D LeagueRoscommon CC 7-07 Lough Allen 2-05

Nov 28, 2018

Fixtures confirmed for 2019 Lidl Ladies National Football League

CHAMPIONS Dublin will face Donegal at home in the opening round of 2019 Lidl National League Division 1 Fixtures on Saturday, February 2. The Sky Blues are also the TG4 All-Ireland Senior title holders after a remarkable 2018 campaign saw them scoop a League…

Nov 27, 2018

GAA President to meet GPA but expects no U-Turn on rules trial

GAA President John Horan has agreed to meet with representatives of the GPA. The Players Association is unhappy that new rule changes in football are to be trialed in next year's Allianz Leagues. The limiting of three consecutive hand-passes is the rule with…

Nov 27, 2018

Mayo sides looking to progress in FAI Junior Cup this weekend

Three Mayo sides are in round 5 action of the FAI New Balance Junior Cup on Sunday. Westport Utd make the trip to take on Ballinasloe Town. Conn Rangers welcome Sheriff YC while Castlebar Celtic host Usher Celtic. All games on Sunday kick off at 2pm.

Nov 27, 2018

Liam McHale confirmed as selector of the Naas senior footballers

Former Mayo footballer Liam McHale has been confirmed as a selector of the Naas senior footballers, according to the Irish Independent. The 1996 All-Star midfielder had been a regular part of various management teams with his brother-in-law Kevin McStay -…

Nov 26, 2018

Ronan Murray joins Sligo Rovers on two-year contract

Striker Ronan Murray has left Dundalk to join Sligo Rovers. Murray has signed a two-year deal at the Showgrounds. Meanwhile, Regan Donelon and Kyle Callan-McFadden are the latest players to commit to Sligo for the coming season.

Nov 26, 2018

T.P. Brennan Connacht Cup Results

T.P. Brennan Connacht Cup - Round 2 Strand Celtic 6-1 Ballina Town B Conn Rangers 2-1 Renmore B Westport Utd 7-0 Kilkerrin Utd Maree/Oranmore B 4-1 Castlebar Celtic B Mervue Utd 9-1 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Manulla 1-0 Cliffoney Celtic Ballyglass 3-1 Ballinasloe…

Nov 25, 2018

Mayo U21 Championship results from today

Mayo U21 A Championship Quarter Finals Claremorris 2-15 Belmullet 0-05 Westport 2-14 Knockmore 1-16 Mayo U21 B Championship Burrishoole 6-07 Kilmeena 1-08 Mayo U21 C Championship Semi-Final Garrymore 6-11 The Neale 2-07

Nov 25, 2018

Corofin win their third successive Connacht Senior Crown

Corofin have won their third successive Connacht Senior Football Club Championship title. The defending All-Ireland champions won by 2-10 to 1-9 against Ballintubber at MacHale Park.

Nov 25, 2018

Connacht pick up bonus point win away to the Southern Kings

Connacht are up to second in Conference A of the PRO14 after a 31 points to 14 win away to the Southern Kings.

Nov 24, 2018

Mayo GAA results from today

U21 C Championship Semi-Final Mayo Gaels 4-17 Achill 2-10 North Mayo Junior A Final Cill Chomain 1-17 Ardagh 1-06

Nov 24, 2018

Tooreen defeated by Oranmore Maree in Connacht Intermediate Hurling Final

Connacht Intermediate Club Hurling Final Oranmore Maree 1-20 Tooreen 1-15

Nov 24, 2018

Roscommon motion with regard to blank canvas approach to fixture making is defeated

At an Ard Chomhairle meeting of the GAA in Croke Park this morning the following decisions were taken across a range of issues. Experimental Football Playing Rules The proposals relating to the restricted use of the hand-pass, the sideline kick, the…

Nov 24, 2018

Changes to TP Brennan Connacht Cup Fixtures for this weekend

T.P. Brennan Connacht Cup Round 2 Update Straide & Foxford Utd conceded to Achill Rovers Iorras Aontaithe conceded to Merlin Woods/Medtronic Dysart FC conceded to Ballina Town

Nov 23, 2018

Matt Healy returns for Connacht's clash with the Southern Kings this weekend

Matt Healy returns from injury to the wing for Connacht's game away to Southern Kings on Sunday. It's a strong side that contains the likes of Tiernan O'Halloran, Ultane Dillane and Sean O'Brien. Connacht have been based in Cape Town for the past week ahead…

Nov 23, 2018

Former Castlebar Celtic player captains Republic of Ireland U15s in International Friendly

The Republic of Ireland Under-15s lost 4-2 to Poland in the second International Friendly to take place between the sides in three days. Striker Michael Leddy scored twice in the first-half cancelling out goals from Poland's Marcin Barton as the team went…

Nov 22, 2018

Galway County Board pay Croke Park 390,000 owed for All-Ireland Final tickets from 2015

Galway County Board has paid Croke Park 390,000 euro for All-Ireland Final tickets in 2015. RTE is reporting that Galway treasurer Michael Burke told a County Board meeting on Tuesday night that the outstanding sum has been paid to GAA HQ. Galway were beaten…

Nov 22, 2018

Westaro Masters League results from last night

Division 1—Round 4 Fahy Rovers 4 v 12 Swinford ‘B’ Castlebar Celtic 4 v 1 Swinford Ballina Town 3 v 5 Manulla Division 2—Round 4 Manulla ‘B’ 5 v 5 Conn Rangers Kiltimagh Knock Utd 3 v 6 Swinford ‘C’ Straide & Foxford Utd 4 v 4 Achill Rovers

Nov 21, 2018

Former Ireland U20 signs first senior professional contract with Connacht

Former Ireland Under 20 captain Paul Boyle has signed his first senior professional contract with Connacht. The Wexford native has been part of the Westerner's Academy since 2017. Handing Boyle a deal which runs until 2021, head coach Andy Friend has…

Nov 21, 2018

Three athletes from Mayo AC compete at British & Irish Masters International Cross Country event

Three athletes from Mayo Athletics Club were in the Irish team competing in the 31st Annual British and Irish Masters International Cross Country in Swansea on Saturday last, November 17. They all ran in the same race over 6km on a tough hilly course at…

Nov 21, 2018

Former Castlebar Celtic player Darragh Reilly makes international debut with winning U-15 side

The Republic of Ireland Under-15s began their season with a 1-0 win over Poland. A Ben Quinn goal in the 25th minute proved to be enough for Jason Donohue's side, as the team were given their first taste of international football, which saw former Castlebar…

Nov 20, 2018

Former Castlebar Celtic player Darragh Reilly makes his international debut

The Republic of Ireland Under-15s began their season with a well-deserved 1-0 victory away to Poland. A Ben Quinn goal in the 25th minute proved to be enough for Jason Donohue's side, as the team were given their first taste of international football. The…

Nov 20, 2018

Last four action in the Sligo U21 A Football Championship on Saturday night

It’s down to the last four in the Sligo U21 A Football Championship on Saturday. Both games will take place in the Sligo GAA Centre of Excellence. First up at 7pm St. Mary’s clash with Easkey/Enniscrone/Kilglass. Then at 8.15pm Coolera/Strandhill will take on…

Nov 20, 2018

Mayo U21 Championship action this weekend

There are two quarter finals down for decision in the Mayo U21 A Championship on Sunday. At 12 noon Claremorris host Belmullet, while at the same time Westport entertain Knockmore. There is one game in the U21 B Championship on Sunday with Kilmeena taking on…

Nov 20, 2018

Connacht's Kieran Marmion facing a lenghty spell on the sidelines due to an ankle injury

Connacht scum half Kieran Marmion is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The 26 year old requires surgery on an ankle injury and will be unavailable for selection until February. Marmion was injured during Ireland's November Test against Argentina, but…

Nov 20, 2018

Mayo players who have undergone recent surgery are making good progress

The Mayo Senior squad for 2019 commenced training for the first time last week with sessions taking place in both Mayo & Dublin with players from Senior, Intermediate & Junior clubs all involved. Four players have had recent surgeries and are all making great…

Connacht Intermediate Club Football Final An Spideal 1-14Fuerty 0-16

Nov 18, 2018

Results from Interschools Showjumping event in Claremorris Equestrian Centre

Results of Primary School Jumping from Interschools Event At Claremorris Equestrian Centre – Sunday 18th November Novice Primary Schools Place Rider Pony School 1st Lilly P. Slattery Dancer Knock Primary School Open Primary School Place Rider Pony School 1st…

Nov 18, 2018

Charlestown driver honoured at National Rally Championship Awards night

Ronan Denning from Charlestown and his navigator Karl Egan (Galway) enjoyed huge success at the Triton Showers National Rally Championship Awards Night held on Saturday night last in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone. The pair had a very successful year in their…

Nov 18, 2018

Weekend's Ladies Club Championship results

Saturday November 17 All-Ireland Intermediate Club Semi-Final Emmet Óg (Monaghan) 4-10 Dunedin Connollys (Scotland) 1-9 Sunday November 18 All-Ireland Senior Club Semi-Finals Kilkerrin/Clonberne (Galway) 0-9 Mourneabbey (Cork) 1-14 Foxrock-Cabinteely (Dublin)…

Nov 18, 2018

Claremorris native Cian Brennan places second at World Natural Bodybuilding Championships

Claremorris native Cian Brennan came second in the World Natural Bodybuilding Junior category overnight in the US. Cian also took a third place finish in the bantam category for Ireland.

Nov 17, 2018

Wins for Mayo Gaels and Ardagh in today's Mayo GAA action

U21 C Championship Quarter Final Mayo Gaels 2-15 Cill Chomain 1-06 North Mayo Winter League Final Ardagh 2-07 Knockmore 0-8

Nov 17, 2018

Easkey capture Connacht Junior Club Title

Connacht Junior Club Football Final Easkey 1-11 Clonbur 1-10

Nov 16, 2018

County U21 A Quarter Final is postponed

The County U21 A Championship Quarter Final between Westport and Knockmore due to take place this Sunday has been postponed and will go ahead the following week.

Nov 16, 2018

Westport Utd pay tribute to the late Ollie Gannon

Westport Utd has paid tribute to former player, coach, committee member and Chairman, Ollie Gannon who has passed away following a battle with illness. In a statement today the club say Ollie came from a family with a tradition in Westport United. His father,…

Nov 15, 2018

TG4 team up with Assassin Boxing & will have live coverage of ‘The Homecoming’ on December 7th

Assassin Boxing have confirmed that they’ve once again teamed up with TG4 to offer live coverage of ‘The Homecoming’ on December 7th from The Royal Theatre, Castlebar. December 7th will see Ray Moylette challenge for his first title and look to gain world…

Nov 15, 2018

Westaro Masters League results from last night

Division 1—Round 3 Manulla 7 v 5 Castlebar Celtic Swinford ‘B’ 2 v 6 Westport Utd Swinford 2 v 5 Fahy Rovers Division 2—Round 3 Swinford ‘C’ P v P Straide & Foxford Utd Achill Rovers 0 v 8 Claremorris Conn Rangers 5 v 2 Kiltimagh Knock Utd

Nov 15, 2018

St Attracta's Tubbercurry and St Louis Kiltimagh secure top spot at FAI Post Primary Schools First Year Connacht Futsal Finals

St. ATTRACTA’S CS, TUBBERCURRY, SLIGO (Girls) & ST. LOUIS CS, KILTIMAGH, MAYO (Boys) secured top spot at the FAI Post Primary School First Year Connacht Futsal Finals in IT Sligo yesterday. The Tubbercurry outfit were defending Champions in the girls division…

Galway are hoping Joe Canning won't miss any game time after been sent off in yesterday's Wild Geese Trophy match in Sydney. The 2017 Hurler of the Year was shown a straight red card for a high tackle on Kilkenny defender Enda Morrissey during the exhibition…

Nov 12, 2018

Exciting weekend of Mayo U21 Club Football Championship action ahead

The Mayo Under 21 Football Championship has thrown up some interesting results so far. The action continues this weekend. In the A Championship Group 1 on Sunday Belmullet host Ballina Stephenites at 12 noon. Westport entertain Knockmore at 12 also on Sunday…

At a meeting of Roscommon GAA held yesterday evening Anthony Cunningham was ratified as manager of the Roscommon Senior Football team. Anthony Cunningham is no stranger to Roscommon GAA having previously managed the Roscommon senior hurling team and the St…

Nov 09, 2018

Roscommon appear to be on the verge of appointing a new senior football manager

Roscommon appear to be on the verge of appointing a new senior football manager. An emergency county board meeting has been called for tonight, with the vacancy the only item on the agenda. The Rossies have been without a manager since Kevin McStay stepped…

Nov 09, 2018

Mayo manager James Horan confirms he has had over 100 players from 44 clubs involved in trial games

Mayo manager James Horan has had a busy few weeks since taking over as manager of the Mayo Senior football team. He & his management team had over 100 players from 44 clubs involved in trial games as the plans for 2019 got underway. "It was a great exercise…

Nov 08, 2018

Mayo's Na Brídeoga in All-Ireland camogie semi-final this Sunday

In the AIB Camogie Club championships, Mayo side Na Brídeoga take on Ratoath of Co Meath in the All-Ireland Junior B semi-final this Sunday. The game throws in at 2pm at Pádraig Pearses GAA pitch in Co Roscommon.

Nov 08, 2018

Anthony Cunningham linked with vacant Roscommon manager's job

Reports today are linking Anthony Cunningham with two vacant inter-county managerial positions. The former Galway hurling manager has emerged as a possible successor to Kevin McStay, who stood down as Roscommon football manager in September- that's according…

Nov 07, 2018

Ladies All-Ireland club semi-finals will be played on 17 &18th November

In ladies football, the All-Ireland club semi-finals will be played the weekend after next, with Kilkerrin /Clonberne of Galway hosting Mourneabbey of Cork at 1pm on Sunday 18th November in the Senior Club Championship semi-final. The other senior semi-final…

Nov 06, 2018

Frank Browne appointed new manager of Dublin's Senior Camogie Team

Former Mayo women’s football boss Frank Browne has switched codes and will manage Dublin’s senior camogie team in 2019. Browne was in charge when Mayo made the 2017 All-Ireland final, which they lost to Dublin, and he has managed Mayo’s hurlers in the past…

Nov 06, 2018

Times & Venues confirmed for weekend club action in the Connacht Championship

The Fixtures details have been officially confirmed by Connacht Council ahead of a busy weekend in the club provincial scene. On Sunday the Connacht Club Senior Football Championship semi-finals take centre stage. At 1.30pm in Carrick On Shannon Ballintubber…

Nov 05, 2018

Ladies Football Players' Player of the Year nominees announced

Two members of the All Ireland-winning Dublin side have been nominated for Ladies Footballer of the Year. Sinead Aherne is nominated for the third year running alongside Dublin team-mate Lyndsey Davey. They're joined on the shortlist by Cork captain Ciara…

Nov 05, 2018

Three Mayo Clubs in Connacht action this weekend

Three Mayo Clubs are in action this weekend in the Connacht Championship. The Connacht Council have confirmed to Midwest Sport this lunchtime that Both Balla and Belmullet will play their respective games on Saturday at 1.30 with the venues to be confirmed…

Nov 04, 2018

Mayo GAA results from Sunday November 4th

U21 A Championship Group 1 Sun, 04 Nov, (Round: Round 3), Westport St Patrick's 8-21 Belmullet 1-3 U21 A Championship Group 2 Sun, 04 Nov, (Round: Round 1), Louisburgh 1-12 Castlebar Mitchels Football 2-18 U21 A Championship Group 3 Sun, 04 Nov, (Round:…

Nov 04, 2018

Corofin crowned Galway Senior Champions at second time of asking

Galway Senior Football Final ReplayCorofin 1-08 Mountbellew/Moylough 0-05

Nov 04, 2018

St Brendan's capture Ladies Connacht IntermediateTitle

Ladies Connacht Intermediate Club Football Final St Brendan's 6-07 Westport 0-03

The quarter final & semi final draws for the Mayo GAA U21 A, B & C championships was made last night below are the details: Quarter Finals: 1 - Winner Group 3 v Runner Up Group 1 2 - Winner Group 1 v Runner Up Group 3 3 - Winner Group 4 v Runner Up Group 2 4…

Nov 02, 2018

Mayo player included in Ireland U21 team for Hurling-Shinty international

The Ireland panel for this Saturday’s Under 21 Hurling-Shinty international clash has been announced. The match takes place in the GAA’s National Games Development Centre in Abbottstown, West Dublin, tomorrow at 2pm. Damien Reck of Wexford, Dublin’s Donal…

Nov 01, 2018

Ireland U18 Clubs Head Coach names squad for Saturday's test against Italy

Ireland U18 Clubs Head Coach Fiach O’Loughlin has named his squad for this Saturday’s test vs Italy in Treviso (kick off 4pm). The squad includes 11 of the Connacht U18 side that won the interprovincial crown in August – the province’s first title at U18…

AIL Division 2C Bruff 26-18 Ballina

Oct 27, 2018

Mayo GAA results from Friday night

Minor League Division 1 Cup FinalKnockmore 1-14Westport 1-08 East Mayo Junior Championship FinalKilmovee Shamrocks 2-15Eastern Gaels 1-13

Oct 27, 2018

Knockmore showjumper claims top spot in 1m50 speed competition at World Cup show in Verona

Irish riders have made a winning start at the Italian five-star World Cup show in Verona, with Mayo’s Michael G Duffy claiming the top prize in today’s (Friday) 1m50 speed competition. Twenty-one-year-old Duffy was drawn to jump near the end of the…

Roscommon GAA has confirmed that preferred candidate Aidan O'Rourke has withdrawn from the process of selecting a new senior football manager. The former Armagh All-Ireland winner's name was due to be put to club delegates at a meeting of the Roscommon county…

Ladiies Connacht Junior Semi-Final Tourlestrane 1-18 Cill Chomain 2-2

Oct 19, 2018

Mayo Senior & Intermediate Final Previews

Michael D McAndrew and Nigel Reape watched Ballintubber claim their place in the Mayo Co Final last weekend and afterwards they previewed where the 2018 Co Final would be won and lost. Andy Moran looked ahead to the game with us and told us where the…

Under 19 manger Brian Dorrian will take charge of Sligo Rovers for the rest of the season. It follows the news that Ger Lyttle's contract will not be renewed. Dorrian will lead the team for the final nine days of this year's S-S-E Airtricity League Premier…

Oct 17, 2018

Ger Lyttle departs at Sligo Rovers manager

Ger Lyttle has departed as Sligo Rovers manager. The club have opted not to renew his contract, and will install an interim boss for their final three games of the season. Sligo are 8th with three games remaining of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division, but…

Anthony Rainbow has been linked with the vacant Roscommon senior football manager's position, with officials believed to be looking outside the county to find a successor to Kevin McStay. With McStay standing down in early September, Roscommon are the only…

Mayo Volleyball Club got their season opener off to a great start with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Dalkey Devils in The Sports hall in St. Louis school Kiltimagh. The home side suffered an early onslaught as the south Dublin outfit built up a 10-5 lead.…

Oct 14, 2018

Mayo GAA results

Mayo Senior Hurling FinalTooreen 0-15 Ballyhaunis 0-11 Mayo Snr League Division 3 Sat, 13 Oct, (Round: Round 11), Neale 1-11 Achill 3-5 Sat, 13 Oct, (Round: Round 11), Ballycastle - Burrishoole W/O Mayo Snr League Division 6 Knockout Sun, 14 Oct, (Round:…

Oct 14, 2018

Results from Sligo and Roscommon County Finals

Sligo Senior Football Final Tourlestrane 1-12 Tubbercurry 0-08 Roscommon Senior Football Final Clann na nGael 4-15 St Brigid's 1-12

Oct 14, 2018

Mayo League results from Sunday October 14th

Elverys Sports Super League—Round 18 Claremorris 1 v 2 Castlebar Celtic Manulla 2 v 4 Ballina Town Westport Utd 6 v 1 Ballyglass Ballyheane 2 - 1 Kiltimagh/Knock Utd Straide & Foxford Utd 4 - 2 Iorras Aontaithe Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 18 Conn…

Mayo Ladies Junior Championship Final Cill Chomain 4-17 Tuar Mhic Eadaigh 0-06

The Sligo GAA County Finals will be played this Sunday in Enniscrone, with Tubbercurry and Tourlestrane meeting in the Belfry Senior Football Championship final at 4pm. That's preceded by the meeting of Shamrock Gaels and St Molaise Gaels in the Minor A…

Oct 10, 2018

Suspended Carnacon players will be back for Sunday's semi-final

Carnacon will be at full strength for their Mayo Ladies Football semi-final against Moy Davitts this Sunday. An appeal by Mayo County Board against the leniency of the suspensions given to eight players has been rejected, and the players - Marie Corbett, Amy…

Oct 10, 2018

Kieran Marmion set to miss Connacht's opening game in European Challenge Cup

Scrum-half Kieran Marmion is set to miss Connacht's opening game in the European Challenge Cup. The Ireland international suffered an ankle injury in last Friday night's win at Ulster which will sideline him for their clash with Bordeaux at the Sportsground…

Oct 10, 2018

Sligo's Mona McSharry books place in 100m breaststroke final at Youth Olympic Games

Niamh Coyne and Sligo's Mona McSharry have booked their places in the 100-metres breaststroke final at the Youth Olympic Games in Argentina. Coyne was second in her semi-final while McSharry qualified eighth fastest overall. Galway's Emma Slevin is into the…

Oct 09, 2018

Stephen Glennon steps down as Galway Ladies Manager

Stephen Glennon has stepped down as Galway Ladies Football manager after two years in charge. He's leaving a year early, citing work, family and college commitments. During his two-year spell in charge, Glennon led the Tribeswomen to back-to-back Connacht…

Oct 09, 2018

Rachel Baynes shines for Republic of Ireland Women's Under 19's in their win over Ukraine

Dave Connell's Republic of Ireland Women's Under-19s ended their UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship Qualifying Round with a 100% record after a 3-0 win last night against Ukraine, in Lithuania. A goal from Lucia Lobato in the first-half, followed by two…

It’s believed James Horan could be appointed Mayo Senior Football manager for a second term later tonight. The position of Mayo Senior manager is due to be raised at a meeting of the County Board this evening. Horan met with Mayo GAA officials earlier this…

Oct 03, 2018

Mayo native appointed Director of Basketball at NUI Galway

Sep 30, 2018

Balla capture Mayo Junior A Football title

Mayo Junior A Football Final Balla 1-12 Achill 1-07

Sep 30, 2018

Mayo Ladies Club Championship results from today

Intermediate Championship Semi-Finals Westport 3-14 V Kilmovee Shamrocks 5-07 Charlestown V Claremorris A PP due to a bereavement in the Charlestown club Junior Quarter-finals C.L. McHale Rovers 0-05 Davitts 0-07 Cill Chomáin 7-17 Breaffy 1-07 The Neale 6-10…

Ballyvary Hurling Club has issued a statement on Twitter appealing to Mayo County Board to reverse their decision to exclude them from the list of clubs to benefit from JP McManus’ donation. Mayo County Board, like others around the country, will receive…

Sep 29, 2018

Westport capture Mayo Junior B Football title

Mayo Junior B Football Final Westport 3-08 Kiltimagh 2-07

Sep 28, 2018

Mike Solan withdraws his name from the race to become the next Mayo Manager

Mayo GAA have been informed by Mike Solan that he is withdrawing his name from the role as Mayo Senior football team manager. In a statement from Mayo GAA they say they would like to thank Mike for putting his name forward for the role & look forward to…

Sep 28, 2018

Recent Mayo Post Primary Schools results

O'Haire A Final St Gerald's Castlebar 9-08 St Colman's Claremorris 3-14 O'Haire D Final St. Patrick's Lacken Cross 3-14 St. Joseph's Charlestown 1 -08 First Year C Semi- Finals Balla Sec School 5 -08 Davitt College Castlebar 3-06 Gortnor Abbey Crossmolina…

Sep 28, 2018

Mayo native to captain Connacht for clash with Leinster tomorrow

Sean O'Brien has been named on the Leinster bench for tomorrow's Pro 14 interprovincial against Connacht in Galway. The Ireland and Lions flanker is set to make his first appearance for the Province after an injury ridden season. Robbie Henshaw will miss the…

Sep 28, 2018

Eight Carnacon players who left the Mayo panel have had their suspensions reduced to two weeks after an appeal to the National Appeals Committee last night

The eight Carnacon players who left the Mayo panel have had their suspensions reduced to two weeks after an appeal to the National Appeals Committee last night according to the 42.ie. The players – Cora Staunton, Fiona McHale, Martha Carter, Marie Corbett,…

Sep 28, 2018

Mayo player in final of Europe Cup in darts

A Mayo player is starring at the Europe Cup in darts in Hungary at present. There are both siingles and Doubles competitions at the event with Ireland competing in both. It started on Wednesday with the team event. Ireland's Men's and Ladies both topped their…

Sep 28, 2018

Mayo GAA unveil 2019 home jersey

Mayo GAA in partnership with Intersport Elverys and O’Neills have today unveiled the brand new Mayo GAA Home jersey which will be worn by Mayo’s intercounty footballers and hurlers for the 2019 season. The jersey combines a nostalgic green twist with a modern…

Sep 27, 2018

Swinford's Maeve Gallagher finishes 26th in World Junior Cycling Road Race in Austria

Swinford’s Maeve Gallagher finished 26th in the World Junior Cycling Road Race in Austria this morning. Maeve was a member of the Irish team and placing all the more impressive given there were 102 competitors in the race.

Mayo's Rachel Kearns is among the 45 nominees named this evening for the 2018 TG4 Ladies All-Star Football Team. Senior champions Dublin, who made history by claiming back-to-back titles on September 16, lead the way with 14 nominations, while runners-up Cork…

Sep 25, 2018

Paul Taylor officially ratified as new Sligo Senior Football Manager

Paul Taylor has been installed as the new Sligo Senior Football manager. The former Yeats County foward and Under 21 boss takes the reins following the exit of Cathal Corey.

Sep 24, 2018

JP McManus donates €100,000 to each GAA county board

Businessman JP McManus has donated €100,000 to every GAA county board in Ireland, to be divided equally among their local clubs. The €3.2million gesture has been made on the back of Limerick’s All-Ireland Hurling Championship win this year JP McManus has been…

Sep 24, 2018

Four Mayo players included in the Eirgrid U20 Awards

EirGrid, proud sponsors of the U20 All-Ireland Football Championship, can today reveal through the ‘EirGrid 20 U20 Awards’ details of the top 20 players of this year’s competition. In addition, Jimmy Hyland of Kildare GAA has been awarded the 2018 EirGrid U20…

Sep 24, 2018

Connacht to add extra terracing to the Sportsground for their clash with Leinster on Saturday

Connacht will add extra terracing to the Sportsground for the Pro14 clash with Leinster after fans snapped up tickets for Saturday night's provincial derby. Andy Friend's men powered past the Scarlets in Galway at the weekend, producing they type of…

Sep 24, 2018

Mayo LGFA Senior & Intermediate Club Championship results

Mayo LGFA Senior Championship Results Group A Rd 3 Knockmore v Carnacon PP Louisburgh 2-14 Castlebar Mitchels 2-07 Group B Rd 3 Swinford Killasser V Hollymount PP Moy Davitts 2-12 Burrishoole 0-04 Intermediate Championship Results from Rd 3 plus updated…

Connacht are hoping to get back to winning ways after last weekend's defeat at Edinburgh when they host Scarlets at the Sportsground. Former Munster forward Robin Copeland makes his debut for Connacht at number-eight while Ireland centre Bundee Aki starts for…

Sep 21, 2018

Galway GAA Secretary John Hynes steps down

Galway GAA are on the look-out for a new full time Secretary after John Hynes announced last night he was stepping down from his role for personal reasons after 7 years, having become the first full-time secretary in the county at the end of 2011. Hynes…

Sep 21, 2018

Sean Armstrong announces his retirement from inter-county football

Galway forward Sean Armstrong has retired from inter-county Gaelic football. The 32-year-old had stepped away in 2014 before returning to the panel in 2017, his last appearance was in the Tribesmen's All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Dublin this summer. He…

Sep 21, 2018

Bundee Aki to make his first start of the season for Connacht tomorrow

Bundee Aki will make his first start of the season for Connacht against the Scarlets at the Sportsground tomorrow. The Irish international has been named in the centre as one of six changes. Former Munster back row Robin Copeland will make his debut for the…

Sep 21, 2018

Paul Taylor set to become next Sligo Senior Football manager

Sligo GAA have announced that former county player and Under 21 manager Paul Taylor has been recommended by the selection committee to be the new Sligo Senior Football Team manager. He will be recommended to Club Delegates at next Monday's County Board…

Sep 21, 2018

Joe Hennigan will be the Team Manager for Ireland for the upcoming European Championships in Russia

Connacht Boxing will have no fewer than seven boxers representing Ireland at the upcoming European Junior Championships in Anapa, Russia. The Championships will take place from October 8th until October 17th. The team will travel with Connacht President and…

Sep 21, 2018

Final race meet of the year at Ballinrobe today

The final race meet of the year takes place at Ballinrobe today. The first of an all National Hunt, eight race card goes to post at 3.30pm.

Sep 20, 2018

Two nominees for Mayo senior football manager position

Westport GAA manager James Horan and All-Ireland Under-21 winning manager Mike Solan have been nominated for the vacant Mayo senior football manager's job. Midwest Sport understands that Mike Solan has been nominated for the post by Ballaghaderreen GAA club,…

No end appears in sight to the dispute in surrounding the Mayo Ladies football side. The county's Ladies Football Executive have offered their public support to manager Peter Leahy, and the remaining members of the football panel. It follows a press…

Sep 18, 2018

Racing continues at Galway today

The September meeting continues at Galway this afternoon, where the first of a seven-race card goes to post at 4.15. It's an all flat card today with the feature, the Ardilaun Hotel Oyster Stakes.

Sep 18, 2018

Victorious Connacht U18s teams to be recognised in the month of Champions

Connacht Rugby are pleased to announce that the Connacht U18 Boys & Girls teams will be the guests of honour at this Saturday's Guinness PRO14 tie between Connacht and Scarlets at The Sportsground (k/o 5.15pm). The Connacht U18 Girls team made history last…

Sep 17, 2018

Statement from former members of Mayo Ladies Senior panel released

Fourteen former players and backroom staff from the Mayo Ladies Senior team have released a statement outlining the reasons behind their departure from the Mayo LGFA squad earlier in the year. The twelve players and two backroom members presented a united…

Sligo Senior Club Championship Quarter Final Coolera/Strandhill 4-10 St Mary's 0-11 Intermediate Quarter Final Castleconnor 0-13Bunninadden 0-6

Sep 09, 2018

Results from inaugural Castlebar Greenway 10 mile race

The inaugural Castlebar Greenway 10 mile race organised by Mayo AC.took place on Sunday morning. The out and back course started and finished at Castlebar town park and included eight miles along the Greenway, criss crossing bridges over the Castlebar river…

Sep 09, 2018

Sunday's Mayo League results

Elverys Sports Super League—Round 16 Straide & Foxford Utd 2 v 4 Ballina Town Ballyheane 1 v 1 Ballyglass Kiltimagh Knock Utd 3 v 1 Iorras Aontaithe Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 16 Snugboro Utd 1 v 2 Bangor Hibs Conn Rangers 5 v 1 Westport Utd ‘B’…

Sep 09, 2018

Sunday's Mayo Club Championship results from September 9th

Mayo Senior Football ChampionshipGroup 1 Ballina Stephenites 1-08 Aghamore 0-11 (Aghamore are in relegation playoffs) Group 2Garrymore 2-14 Knockmore 0-17Bohola Moy Davitts 1-20 Charlestown 1-06(Garrymore and Bohola Moy Davitts into quarter finals; Knockmore…

Ted Webb Cup FinalGalway CW 1-13Mayo NS 1-08 Ted Webb Shield FinalGalway 3-10 Mayo EW 0-09

Sep 08, 2018

Ballaghaderreen badminton star competing at European Championships

Adam McAllister and the Irish U19 Badminton team who are competing at the European Championships in Estonia. The Irish got off to a great start yesterday beating Slovenia 4/1 with Adam winning both his matches in singles & mixed doubles. Later in the day they…

Sep 07, 2018

Maeve Gallagher selected for Irish team for World Road Cycling Championships

Maeve Gallagher Castlebar Cycling Club has been selected by Cycling Ireland to represent the country at the World Road Championships in Innsbruck, Austria at end of this month. Also today Maeve is racing in Ras na mBan in Kilkenny and has won the green jersey…

Sep 07, 2018

Connacht Senior Women and U18 Girls teams named for this Sunday's interprovincial double header at the Sportsground

There are three changes from the Senior Women's side that lost to Munster last time out for their clash with Leinster. Moya Griffin comes into the side at hooker where she forms a front row with captain Laura Feely and Annemarie O'Hora. There's also a new…

Sep 06, 2018

Burrishoole overcome Islandeady in Intermediate Championship refixture

Sep 04, 2018

Third and final round of Mayo Senior & Intermediate Championships will be played this weekend

The third and final round of the Mayo Senior Championship will be played this weekend. In Group 1 on Sat evening, Castlebar Mitchels V Ballaghadereen at 6pm in Charlestown, while on Sunday at 4, Ballina Stephenites take on Aghamore in Foxford. In Group 2 on…

Sep 04, 2018

Galway's Michael Duffy named Ireland's first reserve for the World Equestrian Games

Galway's Michael Duffy and 12-year old stallion EFS Top Contender have been chosen as Ireland's first reserve for the Irish Show Jumping team taking part in the World Equestrian Games. The Galway showjumper will fly out to North Carolina with the squad next…

Galway United are delighted to announce that Colin Kelly, Donal Higgins and Dara Costelloe have signed first team contracts with the club. United's under-17 team currently sit in second place in the Southern Elite Division and the trio have played hugely…

Referees from the West of Ireland have been named for the 2018 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Finals on 16th September. Mayo's Garryowen McMahon, a native of Monaghan, will take charge of the senior final between reigning champions Dublin and Cork at 4pm on…

Aug 28, 2018

John Maughan looks set to be appointed senior football manager for Offaly

Offaly look set to appoint John Maughan as their new senior football manager. He led his native Mayo to three All-Ireland Finals and has also previously been in charge of Clare, Roscommon and Fermanagh. He'll succeed Paul Rouse, who opted not to stay on after…

Aug 28, 2018

"Disappointing" and "a shock" Rochford's resignation according to GAA pundit Martin Carney

The resignation of Stephen Rochford as manager of the Mayo Senior football team is “disappointing and a shock”, according to GAA commentator Martin Carney. He told Midwest Radio this morning that over the weekend it was understood that Stephen would stay on…

Mayo Senior Club Championship Group 1Ballaghaderreen 2-09 Ballina Stephenites 1-11 Mayo Intermediate Championship Group 3The Neale 1-14Ballinrobe 0-13 Ardnaree 1-14Castlebar Mitchels 1-08 Group 4Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 2-10 Lahardane 0-09 Louisburgh…

Carnacon have been removed from the Mayo Senior Club Football Championship, after a number of their players were withdrawn from the Mayo Senior Football panel earlier this summer. Midwest Sport understands a vote was taken at a Mayo Ladies County Board…

Kennedys Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 Sat, 18 Aug, (Round: Round 2), Ballymote 2-6 Curry 0-13 Sat, 18 Aug, (Round: Round 2), Shamrock Gaels 1-13 Geevagh 0-10 Kennedys Intermediate Football Championship Group 3 Sat, 18 Aug, (Round: Round 2),…

Sligo Rovers's players have given up a portion of their wages following their recent exit from the FAI Cup. The decision to return part of their wages to the club was made following a meeting between first team players, which took place after Saturday's…

Aug 14, 2018

Mayo V Cork teams to meet in Croke Park Charity Challenge

The 2018 Croke Park Charity Challenge was launched today, and will see a Mayo team - managed by Senator John O''Mahony and former Taoiseach Enda Kenny - taking on a Cork team managed by Rebels legend Billy Morgan and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin. The…

Aug 14, 2018

Gearoid McInerney expected to return to Galway hurling team for Sunday's All-Ireland final

Gearoid McInerney is expected to return to the Galway hurling team for Sunday's All-Ireland final. Mc Inerney missed the All-Ireland semi-final replay against Clare due to a calf injury sustained in the drawn game, but has responded well to treatment and…

Aug 14, 2018

Racing in Ballinrobe called off last night after three races due to issues with the racing surface

Racing at Ballinrobe had to be abandoned after just three races yesterday (Monday) evening due to issues with the racing surface. A track inspection was called before race four got underway , when a deputation of jockeys called into the steward’s room after…

Aug 14, 2018

Stephen Rochford looks set to continue as the Mayo Senior Football Manager

Stephen Rochford looks set to continue as the Mayo Senior Football Manager according to reports in this week's Mayo News Sport. The 39 year old was said to have been considering his position following Mayo’s championship exit to Kildare in the All Ireland…

A late fourth quarter comeback by the Ireland Under 18 women’s team was just not enough for the squad to maintain their Division A status this afternoon, as they lost out 63-71 to Bosnia and Herzegovina at the FIBA Under 18 European Championship Division A.…

Aug 12, 2018

Dayna Finn scores winner in historic win for Women's U18 basketball side

Another piece of Irish basketball history was written this evening as the Ireland Under 18 women won their country’s first ever Division A basketball game and kept their hopes of retaining top tier status alive with a 53-52 point win over Sweden at the FIBA…

Aug 12, 2018

Sunday's Mayo GAA results

Jnr B Group 3 Play Off Eastern Gaels 2-3 v 0-12 Aghamore Mayo Snr League Division 2 Kilmaine 1-11 v 1-9 Ballinrobe Bohola Moy Davitts 3-11 4-23 Ballaghaderreen Mayo Snr League Division 3 Lahardane 2-11 v 0-17 Ballyhaunis Mayo Snr League Division 4 Ballina…

Galway and Dublin have named their teams ahead of their All-Ireland Football Championship semi-final this evening. Dublin have made 9 changes to last weeks win over Roscommon - which includes a completely revamped forward line. Niall Scully, Ciaran Kilkenny…

Aug 11, 2018

Westport's Cian McManamon finished 21st in his 20km Race Walk Final at the European Championships

Alex Wright has claimed a 10th place finish in the 20km Race Walk final at the European Championships. The 27 year old walked a seasonal best time of 1 hour 22 minutes and 18 seconds - 1 minute and 36 seconds off the Spanish winner Alvaro Martin. Ireland's…

Aug 11, 2018

Sligo Rovers host Longford Town today in the Cup

There are 3 top flight sides playing in the opening round of the Irish Daily Mail Fai Senior Cup today. Waterford travel to Skerries, Derry City go to Blarney, while Sligo Rovers play host to First Division side Longford Town.

Aug 11, 2018

Galway looking to overcome Dublin this evening

The first of this weekend's All-Ireland Football semi-finals takes place this evening, with Dublin and Galway going head to head for a place in the final of the Championship. It's the first Championship meeting between the two sides since 1983, and Galways…

Aug 10, 2018

Mayo League Football Show Podcast shortlisted for award

The Mayo League Football Show podcast which goes out weekly on the Mayo League Facebook page and on YouTube has been shortlisted for the FAI Best Digital Initiative Award. The video podcast features action from across all clubs in all divisions as well as…

Aug 10, 2018

Mayo GAA results from Thursday night

Mayo Minor A Championship Group 2 Knockmore 4-16 Annagh Rovers 3-08 Group 4 Carras 0-19 Ballina Stephenites 1-12 North Mayo U14 A Championship Ballina Stephenites 11-08 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 1-09 South Mayo U14 A Championship Claremorris 2-17 Davitts 2-05…

Aug 09, 2018

Three members of four strong Irish Women's team for World Racquetball Championships are from Mayo

Three members of the four strong Irish Women’s team for the World Racquetball Championships are from Mayo. Current European champion Donna Ryder from Newport will be joined by Castlebar’s Katie Kenny and Majella Haverty. The championships take place in San…

Aug 09, 2018

Tipperary overcome Galway in All-Ireland U21 Hurling Semi-Final

Bord Gais Energy All-Ireland U21 Hurling Semi-FinalTipperary 3-17Galway 1-17

Aug 08, 2018

Results from the Mayo Under 16 Championship

Homeland Under 16 A Championship Cup Claremorris 6-05 Ballina Stephenites 2-16 Kilmeena 2-08 Bohola Moy Davitts 0-13 Homeland Under 16 B Championship Cup Breaffy 3-07 Belmullet 0-13 Homeland Under 16 C Championship Cup Burrishoole 5-14 Cill Chomain 1-12 Naomh…

Aug 08, 2018

Two Days of Racing at Sligo gets underway this evening

There is horse racing this evening at Sligo with the first of a seven race card underway at 5.30.

Aug 08, 2018

Sean Russell signs for Galway United

Galway United have announced the signing of Sean Russell until the end of the 2018 SSE Airtricity League season. Russell's move to Eamonn Deacy Park follows on from the announcement of Evan Murphy and Dara Mulgannon signing deals with the Tribesmen. Russell…

Aug 08, 2018

Sligo swimmer through to the semi-finals of the European Championships

Mona McSharry has secured her place in the semi-finals of the 50 metres Breaststroke at the European Championships in Glasgow. The 17 year old from Sligo finished third in her heat in a time of 31.09 seconds, which was 10th fastest overall. She will be back…

Aug 07, 2018

Dr. Hyde Park will host Mayo and Galway this weekend in the All-Ireland Ladies Quarter Final

Dr. Hyde Park will host a quarter-final double header in the All Ireland Ladies Football Championship this Sunday. First up at 3, Galway will face neighbours Mayo. And that's followed at 5 by a repeat of last year's semi final - the meeting of Kerry and…

Aug 07, 2018

Galway hurlers make two changes for tomorrow's All-Ireland Under 21 semi-final with Tipperary

Galway manager Tony Ward has made two changes for his side for tomorrow's Bord Gais Energy Under-21 hurling semi final with Tipperary. Andrew Geaney is in for Mark Hughes at centre-back, while Patrick Foley replaces Cian Salmon in the half-forward line.

Aug 07, 2018

Seven Race Card at Roscommon this evening

There's a seven-race card at Roscommon this evening where the first goes to post at 5.30. It's an all jumps card with the last race at 8.40.

Aug 07, 2018

Ballyhaunis win the Connacht Senior Cricket Championship

Ballyhaunis made history yesterday by capturing the Connacht Senior Cricket Championship Cup. The East Mayo men defeated Sligo by 396 runs to 215 runs. In the Process Ballyhaunis qualify for the 2019 National Cup which is a huge achievement.

Sligo’s Mona McSharry will bid to reach the finals of the 100m breaststroke at the European Swimming Championships later. McSharry competes in the semi finals of the 100m breaststroke just after 5:30.

Aug 03, 2018

Mayo team to face Kildare in U20 Final is named

Mayo face Kildare on Sunday in the U20 All Ireland Final in Croke Park. Following wins over Leitrim, Roscommon & Derry Sunday's final will see the Connacht & Leinster champions go head to head. Manger Mike Solan names an unchanged team from that win over…

Sligo Rovers will participate in the 2018/19 IRN-BRU Scottish Challenge Cup, along with Bohemians, as representatives of the SSE Airtricity League. Both Bray Wanderers and Limerick were excluded from being involved in this year's competition, which will also…

Aug 01, 2018

Five athletes from the region to take part in Ironman event in Estonia this weekend

Five athletes from this region have travelled to Estonia for the Ironman event there this Saturday. Barry Loftus from Crossmolina, who is competing in his 7th Ironman, Noreen O’Toole from Westport, Colm Dockery, Ciaran Maguire and Billy Brennan have all made…

Aug 01, 2018

The Galway Plate is the feature race on Day 3 of the Galway festival

Willie Mullins' domination of the Galway Festival continued last night. Riven Light was a 10-to-1 winner of the feature race on day 2, the Colm Quinn BMW Novice Hurdle, to bring Mullins' winning total to four. He saddles six entrants in the feature on day 3 -…

Jul 31, 2018

Referee appointed for Mayo V Kildare U-20 All-Ireland final

Cork's Conor Lane has been appointed referee for the clash of Galway and Monaghan in the All-Ireland senior football Super 8's this weekend. The game throws in at Pearse Stadium at 6pm Saturday evening. On Sunday, Roscommon and Dublin meet in Croke Park at…

Jul 31, 2018

Galway's Gearoid McInerney unlikely to be fit for semi-final replay

Gearóid McInerney looks set to lose his battle to be fit for Galway's All Ireland semi- final replay with Clare on Sunday. The half-back has had a scan on a suspected torn calf, and could miss the All Ireland final next month if Galway see off the Banner at…

Galway hurling fans are anxiously awaiting news of Joe Canning's knee injury. There are fears the Hurler of the Year could miss their semi final reply after he failed to finish Saturday's epic draw with Clare. All Stars Conor Whelan and Gearoid McInerney and…

Jul 29, 2018

Sunday's Ladies GAA results

TG4 All Ireland Intermediate Championship – Group 1 - Round 3 Sligo 2-13 Laois 1-13 TG4 All Ireland Intermediate Championship – Group 3 - Round 3 Down 3-5 Kildare 5-21 TG4 All Ireland Intermediate Championship – Group 2 - Round 3 Tyrone 7-17 Offaly 1-10 TG4…

TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship 2018 Saturday 28th July 2018 TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship – Group 4 - Round 3 Dublin 3-11 Mayo 1-8 TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship – Group 1 - Round 3 Donegal 1-13 Kerry 3-6 TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship –…

Racing continues at Ballinrobe this evening, with the first of a seven race card underway at 5.50. It’s an all National Hunt Card with the last race away at 8.50pm.

Jul 24, 2018

Kevin McStay facing a 12 week sideline ban after an incident with a linesman at the weekend

Kevin McStay is facing a 12 week sideline ban after an incident with a linesman in Roscommon's Super 8s defeat to Donegal at Hyde Park on Saturday. The Rossies boss could be hit with a charge of minor physical interference with a match official. He made…

Jul 23, 2018

New entrants considered for the Women's National League

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has invited expressions of interest from clubs/entities who may be interested in participating in the Continental Tyres Women’s National League. The Women's National League has gone from strength to strength in recent…

Jul 23, 2018

Knockmore showjumper enjoys another successful weekend in Europe

Knockmore Showjumper Ciaran Nallon enjoyed another successful weekend in Europe. The 16 year old had an impressive win in yesterday’s pony section at the Valkenswaard in The Netherlands in the 135 140 Global Features Championship finals which is a top…

Saturday July 21: TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship Group 1, Round 2: Donegal 0-17 Tipperary 0-14 Group 2, Round 2: Cork 7-7 Monaghan 1-9 Group 3, Round 2: Galway 3-12 Waterford 0-5 Group 4, Round 2: Cavan 2-13 Dublin 5-17 TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate…

Jul 21, 2018

Portumna defeat Westport in Mixed Foursomes Connacht Final

Portumna defeated Westport 4 matches to 1 this afternoon in the Connacht Final of the Irish Mixed Foursomes at Claremorris Golf Club.

Jul 21, 2018

Portumna and Westport to meet in Connacht section of Irish Mixed Foursomes this afternoon in Claremorris

Portumna and Westport will meet in the final of the Connacht section of the Irish Mixed Foursomes at Claremorris Golf Club today. Portumna defeated Tubbercurry 3.5 to 1.5 in one semi-final, with Westport accounting for Oughterard 3/2 in the other semi-final

Jul 21, 2018

Player transfers approved by the Mayo League

Player Transfers 2018 Name Present Club (team) New Club (team) Date transfer approved John Judge Straide & Foxford Utd Ballina Town 'B' 19th July 2018 Colm Nevin Castlebar Celtic Castlebar Celtic 'B' 19th July 2018 Martin Walsh Athlone Town Castlebar Celtic…

Jul 20, 2018

David Murray cleared to play for Roscommon tomorrow against Donegal

Roscommon defender David Murray has been cleared to play against Donegal in the Super 8s tomorrow. Murray was facing a one match suspension after picking up his third black card of the season against Tyrone last weekend. The card has been overturned following…

All-Ireland U21 B Hurling Quarter FinalSligo 1-18 Donegal 1-08

Jul 17, 2018

Roscommon to challenge David Murray's ban for his third black card of the season

Roscommon are to seek a hearing on David Murray’s behalf as he faces a one-match suspension after receiving his third black card of the season in the closing stages of Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final series opening match against Tyrone. The Irish…

Jul 17, 2018

Galway's Shane Walsh voted player of the month for June

Galway’s Shane Walsh and Cork’s Patrick Horgan have been rewarded for their respective performances in football and hurling in June by being voted as the PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month award winners. The pair were at PwC’s Cork office this morning to pick up…

Jul 16, 2018

Barry Moran to retire from inter-county football

Barry Moran is to retire from inter-county football. The Castlebar Mitchels clubman is due to take up a position with his job for two years and has decided to retire from the inter-county scene. However he will remain on playing with Castlebar Mitchels for…

Jul 16, 2018

Manulla drawn to face Wilton United in the semi-final of the FAI Women's Intermediate Cup

Manulla has been drawn away to Cork’s Wilton United in the semi-final of the FAI Women’s Intermediate Cup. The Mayo side had a 3-2 win over Ivies Celtic from Donegal to secure their passge through to the last four of this pristegious competition. The…

Jul 16, 2018

Number of Mayo players involved in the Sligo Rovers U17 Women's side who got off to a winning start at the weekend

Sligo Rovers U17 girls overcame Peamount United 3-2 at the weekend. This was the first time in Sligo Rovers 90 year history that the club fielded a women’s team in a National League. There were a number of Mayo players involved including Emer O’Neil, Kelsey…

Jul 16, 2018

Confirmation of double leg break for Galway's Paul Conroy

Galway manager Kevin Walsh says the loss of Paul Conroy is a big blow. The 29 year old midfielder suffered a double leg break in yesterday's historic Super 8s victory over Kerry at Croke Park. It is the first time the Tribesmen have beaten the Kingdom in the…

TG4 Ladies Senior Championship Group 4Mayo 3-23Cavan 4-13

Jul 14, 2018

Galway capture Connacht Minor title

Connacht Minor Football Final Galway 2-13 Roscommon 2-09

Jul 13, 2018

Mayo name their team to face Derry in tomorrow's All-Ireland U20 Football Championship Semi-Final

The Mayo U20's face Derry in tomorrow's All Ireland Semi-Final in Carrick on Shannon. Following a Connacht final win over Roscommon last month manger Mike Solan makes just one change to his starting team. The injured Oisin Mullin is replaced by Colm Moran.…

Jul 13, 2018

Sligo Rovers face tough test tonight away to Bohemians

Bohemians are in action tonight in the SSE Airtricity League. They welcome Sligo Rovers to Dalymount Park for a 7.45 kick off.

Jul 13, 2018

Galway Star Damien Comer says they are preparing for the unknown ahead of the opening weekend of the Super 8s

Galway star Damien Comer says they are preparing for the unknown ahead of the opening weekend of the Super 8s. The All Ireland Football Championship's new format gets underway at Croke Park tomorrow, with the meeting Dublin and Donegal and Tyrone and…

Summa Sports Connacht Champions Cup Quarter Finals1. Mervue Utd v Carbury FC2. Westport Utd v Ballinasloe 3. Manulla v Athenry FC4. St Peter's v Strand Celtic Semi-Finals3 v 42 v 1

Jul 11, 2018

Two more Mayo players and a selector leave the senior ladies set-up

Midwest Sport understands that two more players and a selector have left the Mayo Ladies Senior Football set-up. It comes following the revelation earlier this week that 10 players had left the set-up due to player welfare issues. Mayo play Cavan in the…

FAI Women's Intermediate Cup 2018 Quarter Finals Manulla v Illies Celtic Wilton United V Newpark AFC/Carrick United Killeigh Ladies V Whitehall Rangers/Terenure Lifford FC/Charleville United V Leixlip United/Shankhill FC Fixtures to be played weekending 15th…

Jul 04, 2018

Ballinrobe native appointed manager of Galway United

Galway United Football Club have announced the appointment of Alan Murphy as first team manager. The Ballinrobe native has signed a contract with the club until the end of the 2018 SSE Airtricity League season. The 36-year-old has been in charge of United's…

Jul 04, 2018

Galway face Wexford in U21 Leinster hurling final this evening

Galway contest their first ever Leinster hurling final this evening in the under 21 grade. They face Wexford at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise. The game throws in at 7.30pm

Jul 03, 2018

TG4 announces 4-year extension to sponsorship of All-Ireland Ladies football championships

TG4 has today announced a four-year extension of their sponsorship of the All-Ireland ladies football championships. The sponsorship deal will now run until the end of the 2022 campaign. TG4 have committed to screening 17 championship fixtures during the 2018…

Jul 03, 2018

James Owens named as referee for Galway V Kilkenny hurling replay

James Owens has been named as the referee for this Sunday's Leinster Senior Hurling Final replay between Kilkenny and Galway. Semple Stadium will host the decider after the sides finished 18 points apiece at Croke Park 2 days ago.

Jul 02, 2018

Video : Stephen Rochford Reaction

Check out our full interview with Mayo manager Stephen Rochford from Saturday evening as he came to terms with the end of Mayo's summer campaign after a 0-21 to 0-19 defeat to Kildare in St Conleth's Park, Newbridge.

Jul 02, 2018

Roscommon will take on Armagh in Portlaoise on Saturday in 4th round qualifier

Roscommon will take on Armagh in the 4th round of All-Ireland football qualifiers. That game has been fixed for O'Moore Park in Portlaoise at 3pm next Saturday, and will be followed at 5pm by Cork V Tyrone. Kildare will take on Fermanagh in Navan at 7pm…

Round 4 of the Connacht U17 championship takes place this evening as Mayo travel to Tuam to take on Galway. Manager Tomas Morley names the same team which beat Sligo last weekend in Castlebar. Another another win is vital for Mayo if they want to progress to…

Jun 29, 2018

Limited number of tickets on sale at Elverys MacHale Park today for Kildare v Mayo

Mayo GAA have a very limited number of General Admission tickets for sale today for the Mayo v Kildare game tomorrow evening in Newbridge. They will be on sale from the office in Elverys MacHale Park from 11-1pm. There is a very limited number of tickets for…

Jun 29, 2018

Changes to Mayo GAA fixtures for this weekend

Breaffy House Resort Junior A Championship: - Group 4 Ballina Stephenites B v Charlestown B now goes ahead on Sunday at 1.30pm in Kiltimagh Breaffy House Resort Junior B Championship: - Group 1 Kiltimagh B v Moy Davitts B now goes ahead tomorrow evening at…

Jun 28, 2018

Kildare GAA say only those with tickets should travel to Newbridge on Saturday

Kildare are requesting that only fans with tickets turn up at St Conleth's Park on Saturday. The County Board have released a statement thanking those who supported the campaign to play their All Ireland qualifier against Mayo in Newbridge. The G-A-A wanted…

Jun 27, 2018

GAA officially confirm Kildare v Mayo will be played in Newbridge - 1500 tickets will be made available to each county for club distribution

Kildare and Mayo County Boards will each receive 1500 tickets for club distribution for Saturday’s All-Ireland Qualifier game between the sides in Newbridge. It follows the decision earlier to switch the game from Croke Park to Newbridge, after Kildare GAA…

Jun 27, 2018

Kildare v Mayo will be moved to Newbridge on Saturday - GAA yet to officially confirm - Mayo GAA say they are looking forward to game

The Mayo v Kildare game will be played in St Conleth’s Park in Newbridge on Saturday evening. While the GAA has yet to confirm this, Mayo GAA has issued a statement this afternoon confirming the venue change. The game will be played at 7pm on Saturday evening…

Jun 27, 2018

As stand-off continues over venue for qualifier with Mayo, Kildare manager insists "it's Newbridge or nowhere"

Fixture chaos is feared as there are no signs of a breakthrough in the stand- off between Kildare and the G-A-A. The Lillywhites are refusing to play their third round qualifier against Mayo at Croke Park this weekend, as they feel they should have home…

Jun 26, 2018

"I hope common sense will prevail" John Prenty on Mayo v Kildare

Connacht GAA Secretary John Prenty talked to Midwest Radio today to outline the reasons why Saturday's game between Kildare and Mayo is still in line to ahead in Croke Park after the storm over the Kildare's nominated venue of St Conleth's Park not being…

Jun 26, 2018

Racing at Ballinrobe this evening

There is a seven-race card at Ballinrobe this evening where the first goes to post at 5.45. The Vaugahnshoes.ie Best Dressed Lady competition takes place on 26th June at Ballinrobe Racecourse in 2018. The winning lady will be presented with a cash prize of…

Jun 25, 2018

Kildare GAA to challenge decision to move Round 3 Qualifier with Mayo to Croke Park

Kildare are reportedly refusing to move their third round qualifier with Mayo to Croke Park. GAA officials today announced a double-header at H-Q for Saturday, with that game preceded by the all-Ulster clash of Cavan and Tyrone. But it's been reported that…

Jun 25, 2018

Galway's Ciaran Duggan looks a doubt for their opening Super-8 meeting with Kerry

Galway midfielder Ciaran Duggan has emerged as doubt for their opening Super-8 meeting with Kerry. Duggan suffered a suspected broken wrist while playing for Annaghdown in the Galway Championship on Saturday. Galway begin their Group 1 campaign against The…

Jun 25, 2018

Noe Baba signs for Waterford

Waterford have bolstered their ranks as they continue their push for European football. Former Castlebar Celtic player Noe Baba and Dessie Hutchinson have signed on at the RSC following respective spells at Birmingham and Brighton.

Jun 25, 2018

Mayo v Kildare confirmed as double header for Croke Park

Croke Park will host an All-Ireland SFC Round 3 Qualifier double-header on Saturday with Cavan playing Tyrone and Kildare playing Mayo. The match details for the four third round of the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers Leitrim v Monaghan, Pairc Sean MacDiarmada,…

Jun 25, 2018

Mayo to face Kildare in Round Three of Football Qualifiers

Mayo will play Kildare in Round 3 of the football qualifiers this weekend after the draw was made this morning.Mayo will travel to face the Lilywhites. The CCC of the GAA will meet this afternoon to finalise details of the fixtures. The draw in full is:…

Jun 24, 2018

Mayo GAA results from Sunday June 24th

Mayo Snr League Division 1 Breaffy 3-16 Hollymount-Carramore 1-6 Claremorris 1-14 Aghamore 0-14 Charlestown Sarsfields 2-10 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 0-13 Ballina Stephenites 1-15 Knockmore 1-15 Castlebar Mitchels Football 1-13 Garrymore 1-12 Mayo Snr League…

Jun 24, 2018

Galway capture Ladies Connacht Senior Football title

TG4 Ladies Connacht Senior Football Final Galway 0-17 Mayo 1-12

Jun 24, 2018

Mayo League results from Sunday June 24th

Elverys Sports Super League—Round 10 Ballyheane 1 v 5 Claremorris Ballina Town 6 v 2 Castlebar Celtic Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 10 Ballyglass ‘B’ 0 v 3 Bangor Hibs Swinford 3 v 0 Conn Rangers Glenhest Rovers 1 v 3 Fahy Rovers Tonra Cup—Semi-Final…

Jun 24, 2018

Final report from FAI Gaynor Cup as two Mayo teams were in action

Mayo U14s were in action at same time as the U16s Sunday morning. Management utilised the entire squad in this game to ensure all girls got good game time.As has been the case all week this was another tight game with little separating the girls and Galway.…

Jun 24, 2018

Ray Moylette wins latest professional bout

Islandeady boxer Ray Moylette has won his latest professional bout. He overcame his opponent 79-73 on a unanimous decision in Boston last night. Ray is now 11-0 in his pro career.

Round 3 of the Connacht U17 championship takes place tomorrow as Mayo face Sligo in Elverys MacHale Park. Following one win and one defeat from their opening two games Mayo need a win if they want to progress to next months Connacht final. Throw-in tomorrow…

Jun 22, 2018

Mayo go down 3-0 to South Tipperary in Gaynor Cup

Mayo went down 3 -0 to South Tipperary in their first of 2 games on Friday in the Gaynor Cup. Trailing to a 4th minute opener the Mayo girls failed to match the work rate and tenacity of the Tipp girls although the scoreline probably flattered the winners.…

Jun 22, 2018

List of car parks in Thurles for Mayo supporters travelling to the game tomorrow

Car Parks Thurles Sarsfields, Racecourse Rd. Thurles Crokes, Racecourse Road. LIT Thurles. Thurles Greyhound Stadium. VEC ground. Durlas Og Ground, Abbey Rd. Thurles Cattle Mart, Cabra Road. Industrial Estate, Stradavoher. Steve Smees Field, Holycross Rd.…

Mayo will make the trip to Thurles on Saturday for their Round 2 All-Ireland Qualifier with Tipperary. It’s only the 5th ever Championship meeting between the sides with Mayo winning the two recent fixtures. Saturday’s clash throws in at 5pm and is live here…

Jun 19, 2018

Racing at Sligo later this evening

There is a seven-race card at Sligo this evening, where the first is off at 5.50.

Jun 19, 2018

Galway United vote in favour of takeover by Saudi investors

Galway United FC members have voted in favour of a motion to accept an offer from investors in Saudi Arabia to take a majority shareholding in the club. At present, Galway United is owned entirely by the Galway United Friends Co-Operative. The takeover was…

Jun 18, 2018

Watch : Highlights Mayo u20 v Roscommon u20

Check out our interview with Mayo u20 manager Mike Solan after his side saw off Roscommon by an impressive 3-16 1-6 in the first Connacht u20 Football Final in Dr Hyde Park, on Sunday. View some of the highlights too as Mayo blitzed their rivals in the second…

Jun 17, 2018

Galway capture Connacht Senior Football title

Connacht Senior Football FinalGalway 0-16 Roscommon 2-06

The Galway team to face Roscommon is Rory Lavelle Declan Kyne Sean Andy O’Ceallaigh David Wynne Cathal Sweeney Gareth Bradshaw Sean Kelly Paul Conroy Thomas Flynn Eamon Brannigan Shane Walsh Johnny Heaney Ian Burke Damien Comer Barry McHugh

Jun 14, 2018

€1,500 cash prize for winner of Ladies Day at Ballinrobe Racecourse

Details have been announced for the Best Dressed Lady Competition at Ballinrobe Racecourse on Tuesday 26th June, the Vaughanshoes.ie Ladies Day. TV fashion stylist, broadcaster and personal shopper, Marietta Doran will be guest judge, with the lucky winner…

Jun 14, 2018

Galway U21 hurlers set up clash with Kilkenny

Galway's Under-21 hurlers set up a mouthwatering semi final with Kilkenny in the Bord Gais Energy Leinster Championship last night. Evan Niland struck 9-points in a 1-20 to 8-point victory over Offaly at O'Connor Park last night. Dublin will face Wexford in…

Connacht U20 Championship Semi-Finals Mayo 1-24 Leitrim 1-03 Roscommon 1-11 Galway 0-11

Jun 09, 2018

Cameron Hanley shines in France

Mayo’s Cameron Hanley was in stunning form yesterday evening, taking a win and a third place finish in two competitions at the five-star Global Champions Tour in Cannes, France. Both of Hanley’s results came aboard the 10-year-old mare Eis Isaura, owned by…

Carnacon and Mayo player Cora Staunton has signed a new deal with the Greater Western Sydney Giants. Staunton is only back from playing with the club about six weeks, in a stint where she enjoyed huge success. She confirmed the news at Carnacon’s All-Ireland…

Jun 04, 2018

Hyde Park gets go ahead to stage Connacht Final

The Connacht GAA Football Championship Finals, Senior and U20, scheduled for Sunday 17th June 2018 will take place in Dr. Hyde Park, Roscommon. This decision was made following discussion between the Connacht GAA Council and Roscommon County Board officers…

Jun 03, 2018

Mayo GAA results from this weekend

Mayo Snr League Division 4 Sat, 02 Jun, (Round: Round 2), Westport St Patrick's 4-12 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 1-12 Mayo Snr League Division 5 Sun, 03 Jun, (Round: Round 3), Claremorris 3-14 Ballycroy 3-10 M Walsh Intermediate Group 3 Sun, 03 Jun, (Round: Round…

Jun 03, 2018

Cill Chomain lose out narrowly in Comortas Junior Semi-Final

Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta Junior Semi-Final Fanad Gaels 0-12 Cill Chomain 0-10

Jun 03, 2018

Roscommon defeat Sligo in Connacht U20 Championship

Connacht U20 Championship Quarter FinalRoscommon 3-10 Sligo 3-05

Jun 03, 2018

Mayo League results from Saturday night

Westaro Cup—Rd 2 Ballina Town 4 v 1 Castlebar Celtic Tuohy Cup----------Round 2 Ballyhaunis Town 0 v 2 Swinford Elverys Sports Super League—Round 10 Iorras Aontaithe 0 v 3 Westport Utd

Jun 03, 2018

Gold for Ballinrobe Community School athlete at National Schools Track and Field Finals

Conor Cusack, representing Ballinrobe Community School won Gold today at the National Schools Track and Field Javelin Competition today in Tullamore with another massive throw in the Javelin Competition. This is another gold for Conor who is just back from…

Jun 02, 2018

Roscommon defeat Mayo in Christy Ring Cup

Christy Ring Cup Group 1Round 3Roscommon 1-17 Mayo 0-11

Connacht Gold Premier Cup Round 1Claremorris B 1-3 Snugboro Utd

Jun 01, 2018

County U14 Final results

U14 Division 1 Cup FinalCastlebar Mitchels 5-15Moy Davitts 1-6Division 2 Aghamore 3-13Carras 2-12

Jun 01, 2018

Results from Cumann na mBunscol Hurling Finals

Div 4 Fahy bt Cloonlyon Div 3 Straide bt Taugheen Div 2 Kilmovee bt Ballyvary Div 1 Tooreen bt Gaelscoil na Cruaiche

May 31, 2018

SPARI FAI Primary Schools 5s Programme concludes

The 2018 SPAR FAI Primary Schools 5s Programme concluded on Wednesday afternoon with a dramatic National Finals in Dublin’s Aviva Stadium. 2018’s competition saw 31,728 children take part, with 1,528 schools competing from all around the country. The…

May 31, 2018

Roscommon GAA accepts the venue for the Connacht Final will be decided by the Connacht CCC

Roscommon GAA has issued a statement regarding the venue for the Connacht final. It follows last weekend’s statement by the Roscommon manager Kevin McStay who appeared to be standing firm in his side's bid to play the Connacht Football Final at Dr Hyde Park.…

May 30, 2018

Mayo U16 Division 1 and 3 Final results

U16 League Division 1 Cup Final Castlebar Mitchels 3-10 Ballina Stephenites 0-07 Division 3 Cup Final Kiltimagh 4-13Ballinrobe 2-11

Ladies All-Ireland U14 B Semi-FinalsMayo 2-10 Antrim 3-06 Tipperary 6-14 Westmeath 2-06 It will be Tipperary v Mayo in the final in three weeks time

May 27, 2018

Titles for Mayo boxers at National Finals

National Girl 1 to 6 Championships National Stadium Dublin May 26th Finals (11am) Girl 4 43kg Chloe Blake (Ardagh Crossmolina) beat Deanna Parke (St Johns U) 3-2 G5 80kg Bethany Doocey (Castlebar) beat Erin Moore (St Francis) 5-0 G6 70kg Bobbie Hendrick…

Sligo football manager Cathal Corey is awaiting an update on the fitness of forward Stephen Coen, with fears he may have suffered a serious knee ligament injury. Coen suffered the blow while playing a league game for his club St Mary’s last week and the…

May 23, 2018

Mayo and Galway meet in TG4 Connacht ladies senior final in Castlebar on 24th June

Mayo ladies will meet old rivals Galway on Sunday 24th June in the TG4 Connacht Senior final. The game has been confirmed for Elverys McHale Park in Castlebar and will get underway at 4pm. The curtain raiser is the intermediate final at 2pm, where Roscommon…

May 22, 2018

Mayo's Sinead Cafferky named LGFA Player of the Month for April

Mayo footballer Sinéad Cafferky is the Croke Park Hotel / LGFA Player of the Month award winner for April. The 25-year old, from the Kilmovee Shamrocks Club, won the award for a series of impressive performances during the Lidl National League Division 1…

May 22, 2018

Cumann na mBunscol semi-finals will be played in Castlebar on Wed & Thurs

The Cumann na mBunscoil Mhaigh Eo county semi-finals are taking place this Wednesday and Thursday in Castlebar. The Division 3,4,5 and 2B semi-finals are down for decision tomorrow (Wed). In Division 2B, Currbaggan meet Balla at 11.15, while at 12.15 it’s…

May 22, 2018

Mayo team named to play Sligo tomorrow in U17 Hurling Celtic Challenge

Mayo play Sligo in Round 4 of the U17 Hurling Celtic Challenge, on Wed 23rd May at 7.30 in the Adrian Freeman Memorial Park in Tooreen. Referee is Kevin McGeeney (Roscommon). The Mayo team for the game is as follows: Josh Boles Tom Rushe Ml Grimes Rory Haran…

Mayo's Tom Parsons has vowed to come back from the serious knee injury he suffered during his side's Connacht SFC quarter-final defeat to Galway on Sunday. The midfielder was stretchered off in the second-half following a serious injury. The Charlestown man…

May 15, 2018

Connacht sign Joe Maksymiw from Leicester Tigers

Connacht have bolster their squad for next season with the signing of lock Joe Maksymiw from the Leicester Tigers. The 22-year-old was part of England under 18's tour to South Africa in 2014, but can still play for Ireland.

May 15, 2018

Mayo have four players included in the Lidl Ladies Division One team of the year

The Lidl Teams of the 2018 Ladies National Football League have been revealed. The players on each of the four divisional selections were nominated by opposition managers after each round of fixtures, and the players who received the most nominations have…

May 15, 2018

Sligo Rovers travel to St. Pats tonight

Richmond Park is the venue for tonight's SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tie between St Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers. A win will move Pats level on points with fourth placed Derry City. Kick-off is at 7.45.

May 15, 2018

Mayo name U17 Celtic Challenge Hurling side to play Galway

The Mayo U17 Celtic Challenge Hurling side play Galway tomorrow evening at 7.30pm in Sylane. The Mayo team to face Galway has been named. Josh Boles Ruairi Haran Michael Grimes Josh Howard Tomas Rushe Daniel Hill Mark Gilmartin Luke Connor Shane Morrisroe…

Super League Manulla v Straide & Foxford Utd is changed to Foxford Premier League Snugboro Utd v Conn Rangers now at 12.30pm tomorrow

May 12, 2018

Results from Connacht U17 Championship

Connacht U17 Football Championship Roscommon 4-12 Mayo 0-11 Galway 3-15 Sligo 0-10

May 11, 2018

Connacht confirm they have parted ways with Kieran Keane

Connacht have confirmed that they've parted ways with head-coach Kieran Keane. The 64-year-old had completed just one year of his three year term at the Sportsground. It was a disappointed season for the westerners who finished second bottom of Conference A…

May 11, 2018

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