Corofin aiming to secure All-Ireland Final spot this weekend

Aug 13, 2018

Galway hurlers in All-Ireland finals next Sunday

Galway hurling fans are counting down to Sunday's All-Ireland senior hurling final against Limerick. It's a 3.30 throw-in at Croke Park, and will be televised on RTE and Sky Sports. The curtain raiser is the meeting of Galway and Kilkenny in the All-Ireland…

Aug 13, 2018

Racing in Ballinrobe this evening

There is racing today in Ballinrobe. The first of a 8 race card goes to post at 4:50pm.

Aug 12, 2018

Manulla capture Westaro Cup title

Westaro Cup Final Manulla 1-0 Ballina Town AET

Aug 12, 2018

Galway defeat Mayo in TG4 Ladies Quarter Final

TG4 Senior Ladies Quarter FinalGalway 5-11 Mayo 0-12

Aug 12, 2018

Mayo book spot in All-Ireland U16 C Camogie Final

All-Ireland U16 C Camogie Semi-Final Mayo 3-10 Roscommon 2-12 Mayo will face Carlow in Final

Sligo Senior Football Championship Group 1 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 2-18 Eastern Harps 1-06 Group 2 Coolera/Strandhill 2-08 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 0-07

Aug 12, 2018

Mayo League results from Saturday August 11th

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.

Aug 07, 2018

Sligo Athlete finishes sixth in 400 metres heat at European Athletic Championships

The European Athletic Championships in Berlin are in full swing. North Sligo athlete Chris O'Donnell has finished sixth in his 400 metres heat, but posted a seasonal best time of 46.81 seconds. This weekend Westport's Cian McManamon will compete in the 20km…

Galway have named an unchanged side for tomorrow's All-Ireland Hurling Championship semi-final replay with Clare. It means Joe Canning has recovered from a knee injury he suffered in last weeks game and starts among the tribesmen attack. Gearoid McInerney is…

Aug 04, 2018

Sligo's Mona McSharry bidding to reach finals of 100m breaststroke at European Championships

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…

Aug 03, 2018

John West Feile Peil na n-Og to be hosted by Connacht GAA in 2019

Following on from the successful 2018 hosting of Feile na nGael hurling by Connacht GAA in the five Connacht counties alongside Westmeath and Longford in which 128 hurling and camogie sides were in action as host sides and welcomed 128 visiting sides…

Aug 03, 2018

Dayna Finn announced as co-captain of Irish U18 Women's Basketball team for European Championships

Head coach of the Ireland Under 18 women’s team Patrick O’Neill has today announced two co-captains who will led Ireland into a historic first ever appearance at A Division basketball. Dayna Finn (Mayo) and Bronagh Power-Cassidy (Dublin) have been selected to…

Aug 02, 2018

Sharjah wins the 2018 Guinness Galway Hurdle

The Willie Mullins-trained Sharjah has carried top-weight to win today's feature at the Galway Races - the Guinness Galway Hurdle. The 12-to-1 shot battled past Blazer in the closing stages in Ballybrit with Leoncavallo and Bedrock completing the places.…

Aug 02, 2018

Roscommon team to face Dublin on Sunday is named

Jul 30, 2018

Galway Summer Racing Festival gets underway this evening

The Galway Summer Racing Festival gets underway this evening. The feature race, the Connacht Hotel Handicap boasts a 20-strong field. Today's action at Ballybrit gets underway at 5.20.

Jul 30, 2018

Galway hurling fans await news of Joe Canning's knee injury

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 –…

Jul 27, 2018

📹 Nine year old Ballyhaunis star gets ready for World Championship

Hailing from Ballyhaunis, at just nine year of age John William Burke has been making massive strides on the Irish junior golf scene and now is set to test himself against the best in the world when he heads to the renowned former and future US Open course,…

Jul 27, 2018

Draw made for National U15 Cup competition

The semi-final draw for the SSE Airtricity League U19 & U17 cup competitions have been made. Bohemians are set to travel to Limerick whilst Dundalk or Finn Harps will host St. Patrick's Athletic in the U19 Enda McGuill Cup semi-finals. In the U17 Mark Farren…

Jul 27, 2018

Connacht Gold Super Cup and Premier Cup Semi-Final draws

Connacht Gold Super Cup Semi-FinalsBallina Town v Westport UtdClaremorris v Castlebar Celtic Connacht Gold Premier Cup Semi-Final Castlebar Celtic B v Ballyhaunis Town Manulla B v Snugboro Utd

Jul 27, 2018

Mayo team and panel to face Dublin in TG4 Ladies Championship tomorrow is named

Sorcha Murphy Cill Chomáin Emma Lowther Knockmore Nicola O’Malley Westport Daniellle Caldwell Castlebar Mitchels Rachel Kearns CL McHale Rovers Clodagh McManamon Burrishoole Kathryn Sullivan Castlebar Mitchels Noirin Moran Westport Dayna Finn Kiltimagh Sarah…

Jul 27, 2018

Castlebar Celtic record comfortable win over Ballyglass last night in the Super League

Elverys Sports Super League - Round 11 Castlebar Celtic 5-1 Ballyglass

Jul 27, 2018

Sligo Rovers travel to Shamrock Rovers tonight

Cork City can replace Dundalk at the top of the S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division table tonight. The Leesiders travel to Bray Wanderers, who are under new ownership. Third-placed Waterford are away to Limerick. Derry City welcome St Patrick's Athletic…

Jul 26, 2018

Fixtures confirmed for Round 2 of the Mayo Senior and Intermediate Football Championship

The fixtures have been confirmed for the second round of the Mayo Senior and Intermediate Club Championship. Most of the games will take place on Saturday August 25th, due to the Pope’s visit to Knock Shrine on the Sunday. In the Connacht Gold Senior Football…

Jul 26, 2018

Galway midfielder confirms that he broke both his legs Kerry game

Galway midfielder Paul Conroy has confirmed he broke both of his legs in the game with Kerry. Conroy confirmed to Galway Bay FM that he suffered a double break in his left leg during the first half of Galway’s Super 8 win over Kerry on July 15th. Following…

Jul 26, 2018

Galway and Mayo Ladies capture All-Ireland U16 titles

Ladies All-Ireland U16 A Football Final Galway 3-16 Kerry 3-12 Ladies All-Ireland U16 B Football Final Mayo 11-14Laois 1-05 A sharp and clinical performance saw Mayo crowned All Ireland U16 B Champions for 2018, their first since 2010. Mayo led from the…

Jul 25, 2018

Dates and times for All-Ireland Football Semi-Finals confirmed

The dates and times for the All Ireland Football Semi Finals have been confirmed. Dublin will face Galway, Monaghan or Kerry at Croke Park on Saturday August 11th, where there'll be a 5pm throw-in. The other semi final will take place the following day at…

Jul 25, 2018

Shrule's Jason Murphy in driving seat to retain National Title

The 2018 Michael O’Brien Plant Hire J1000 series for 15-19 year olds will be decided next weekend when the Valvoline Motorsport Ireland National Forest Rally Championship roars back into life after a break of three months, with the two day Jim Walsh Cork…

Jul 25, 2018

Third Mayo & District Motorsport Club Loose Surface Autocross takes place

The third Mayo & District Motorsport Club Loose Surface Autocross for 2018 took place in the Valley on Sunday 22nd July. In keeping with previous events there was a great entry from far and near with competitors of all ages and all seven classes hotly…

Jul 24, 2018

Kevin McStay accepts 12-week ban, and apologises to referee and linesman

Kevin McStay is to accept a 12-week ban arising from his actions in Saturday's Super-8 meeting of Roscommon and Donegal. The Rossies manager was seen to lay hands on referee Ciaran Branagan, and also launched a ball at linesman Niall Cullen in protest at…

Jul 24, 2018

Racing continues at Ballinrobe this evening

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…

Jul 20, 2018

Damien Duff to travel to Castlebar next week with U15 Shamrock Rovers side

Former Chelsea & Republic of Ireland International Damien Duff travels to Castlebar with his talented U15 Shamrock Rovers side who sit nicely at the top of SSE Airtricity group 2 on Saturday July 28th. They are undefeated this season with 11 games played, 45…

Jul 20, 2018

Sligo Rovers unhappy with postponement and 11-week home fixture gap

Sligo Rovers are the latest League of Ireland club to come under financial pressure. They have been left without a home fixture for 11 weeks following the postponement of Sunday's S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division clash with table toppers Dundalk. The…

Jul 20, 2018

Mayo GAA results from last night

North Mayo B&C Championship Group 2 Naomh Padraig 1-14 v 3-13 Crossmolina Deel Rovers Under 14 A Championship Finals 2018 Breaffy 1-9 v 3-9 Westport GAA Under 14 B Championship Finals 2018 Béal an Mhuirthead 2-8 v 6-14 Parke/Keelogues /Crimlin East Mayo Under…

Jul 20, 2018

Draw made for Mayo Junior A, B & C Quarter Finals

Mayo GAA 2018 Junior Championship Quarter Finals & Relegation Junior A Quarter-Finals Kilmovee Shamrocks v Killala Kilmaine v Achill Kilmeena v Knockmore B Balla v Cill Chomain Junior A Relegation Playoffs Ballycastle v Crossmolina Deel Rovers B & Tuar Mhic…

Jul 19, 2018

Details confirmed for Ladies All-Ireland U16 B Final next Wednesday

Under 16 All Ireland B Championship Final Laois V Mayo Wedneday July 25th at 7-30pm Venue: Duggan Park, Ballinasloe Ref: Shane Curley (Galway)

Jul 19, 2018

Roscommon make two changes to starting team to face Donegal

Kevin McStay has made two changes to his starting team after last weekend's 18-point loss to Tyrone. The Rossies face Donegal in Dr Hyde Park on Saturday, needing a result to keep their hopes of an All-Ireland semi-final spot alive. Sean McDermott comes into…

Jul 18, 2018

Details confirmed for Mayo Ladies' clash with Dublin on Saturday week

TG4 All Ireland Senior Championship – Group 4 - Round 3 – Live on TG4 Saturday July 28th at 1pm Mayo v Dublin, Dr Hyde Park, Roscommon

Jul 18, 2018

Sligo defeat Donegal in All-Ireland U21 B Hurling Quarter Final

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…

Jul 16, 2018

Michael Moyles has stepped down from his role with Leitrim

Michael Moyles has stepped down as team trainer of the Leitrim Senior Footballers. The Crossmolina man confirmed the news on twitter last night. The former Mayo footballer said he is gutted not to commit to another year with Leitrim. He said being away for…

Jul 15, 2018

Mayo GAA results

Mayo Snr League Division 4 Fri, 13 Jul, (Round: Round 8), Charlestown Sarsfields 2-9 Castlebar Mitchels Football 1-19 Sun, 15 Jul, (Round: Round 8), Kilcommon 8-13 Davitts 0-5 Sun, 15 Jul, (Round: Round 8), Ballintubber 1-5 Swinford 1-13 Sun, 15 Jul, (Round:…

Jul 15, 2018

Galway defeat Kerry in opening Super 8 game

All-Ireland Quarter Final Group Stage Group 1 Phase 1 Galway 1-13 Kerry 1-10 Monaghan 0-15 Kildare 1-10

All-Ireland U20 Football Semi-Finals Mayo 2-14Derry 2-11 Kildare 1-14Kerry 1-13 The final is fixed for Croke Park on August 5th

Jul 14, 2018

Mayo Ladies defeat Cavan in TG4 Senior Championship

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…

Jul 13, 2018

📹 Mayo under 20s All Ireland semi-final preview

As the Mayo under 20's prepare to face Derry in Carrick on Shannon in a historic All Ireland semi-final - a game which you can hear live on Midwest Radio with thanks to Salamancas Tapas Bar - we got the views of manager Mike Solan, free scoring full forward…

Jul 12, 2018

Roscommon team named to face Tyrone on Saturday

The Roscommon team to face Tyrone in the Super 8's this weekend has been named. Colm Lavin David Murray John McManus Niall McInerney Niall Daly Fintan Cregg Conor Devaney Tadhg O'Rourke Enda Smith Ciarán Murtagh Niall Kilroy Cathal Cregg Diarmuid Murtagh…

Jul 12, 2018

Statement from Mayo LGFA Board following departure of a number of players

Statement from the Executive Board of Mayo LGFA The Executive Board of Mayo LGFA is acutely aware of the critical importance of player welfare. Player wellbeing is fundamental to all coaching and management structures. A comprehensive programme is in place…

Jul 12, 2018

Mayo Ladies team named to face Cavan on Saturday

The Mayo Ladies team to face Cavan in the All-Ireland Senior football championship clash on Saturday has been named - Sorcha Murphy Emma Lowther Nicola O'Malley Danielle Caldwell Rachel Kearns Clodagh McManamon Kathryn Sullivan Noirín Moran Dayna Finn Sarah…

Jul 12, 2018

Connacht rugby announce signing of Colby Fainga'a from Melbourne Rebels

Roscommon senior football manager Kevin McStay has named his team to face Armagh in the fourth round All Ireland Senior Football Qualifier game to be played on Saturday in Portlaoise. The team features a number of changes to the one that started against…

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.…

Galway are through to their first ever Leinster Under-21 Hurling Final. They survived a late onslaught to beat Kilkenny by 3-13 to 1-17 in Tullamore last night. They will face Wexford in the decider as the Model County beat Dublin 3-15 to 3-12 at Parnell Park.

Jun 20, 2018

Two Mayo sides in action at Gaynor Cup this week

Two Mayo squads are heading for University of Limerick today to take part in the Fota Island Resort FAI Gaynor Cup. Mayo U14s are in Group 3 along with Inishowen, Longford and Carlow. They have two games on Thursday. Mayo U16s are in group 4 along with Cork,…

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…

Cora Staunton has returned to training with the Mayo ladies football panel ahead of their Connacht Final against Galway. The 11-time All-Star will be playing in her 23rd consecutive Championship campaign. Staunton missed Mayo's run to the League Final as she…

Jun 06, 2018

Draws made for Connacht Gold Cups and Divisional Cups

Connacht Gold Super Cup Draw - - Sat 14th or Sun 15th July Ballina Town Ballyglass Castlebar Celtic Claremorris Glenhest Rovers Kiltimagh/Knock Westport United Westport United B 1 v 2 Ballina Town v Ballyglass 3 v 5 Castlebar Celtic v Glenhest Rovers 6 v 7…

Jun 05, 2018

Mayo v Leitrim in Connacht U20 Championship fixed for 1.30pm on Saturday

Mayo's Connacht U20 Championship clash with Leitrim on Saturday in Castlebar has been confirmed to throw-in at 1.30pm. The winners from the contest at MacHale Park will progress to the Final on June 17th. The other semi-final sees Galway host Roscommon in…

Jun 04, 2018

Cora Staunton signs new contract with Aussie Rules team

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

Jun 02, 2018

Mayo GAA results from Friday night

South Mayo O'Mara Cup Final Garrymore 0-14 Claremorris 0-08 West Mayo Kelly Cup FinalBallintubber 1-13Burrishoole 1-10 East Mayo Centenary Cup Final Ballaghaderreen 4-09 Kiltimagh 3-09

Jun 02, 2018

Connacht Gold Cup game postponed

Connacht Gold Premier Cup Ballyvary Blue Bombers v Snugboro Utd Following a bereavement in Ballyvary the above match scheduled for this weekend is postponed

Jun 01, 2018

Sligo U20 team to face Roscommon is named

1 Daniel Lyons Shamrock Gaels 2 Oisin Conlon Ballymote 3 Adrian Cummins Calry/St. Joseph's 4 Evan Lyons Shamrock Gaels 5 Sean Murphy Coolera/Strandhill 6 Mikey Gordon Easkey 7 Luke Towey St. Molaise Gaels 8 Barry Gorman Coolaney/Mullinabreena 9 Adrian Frain…

Jun 01, 2018

Snugboro Utd book place in second round of Connacht Gold Premier Cup

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…

Mayo Senior Football LeagueDivision 1Garrymore 3-11 Ballintubber 1-10 Breaffy 5-06 Knockmore 2-14 Castlebar Mitchels 3-19 Claremorris 1-13 Aghamore 2-12 Crossmolina 1-08 Kiltimagh 3-09 Ballina Stephenites 0-16 Hollymount-Carramore 3-15Charlestown 2-14…

Roscommon team to play Leitrim: 1 Colm Lavin, Éire Óg 2 David Murray, Padraig Pearses3 Peter Domican, St. Brigid’s4 Niall McInerney, St. Brigid’s 5 John McManus, Roscommon Gaels6 Brian Stack, St. Brigid’s7 Conor Devaney (C), Kilbride 8 Cathal Compton,…

May 24, 2018

Connacht appoint Australian Andy Friend as new head coach

Connacht have appointed Australian Andy Friend as their new head coach. The 49 year old is a former Harlequins and Brumbies boss and worked with the Australian National team under Eddie Jones at the 2003 World Cup. He will arrive in the Sportsground at the…

May 24, 2018

Former Westport Utd player included in final Republic of Ireland Senior squad

Former Westport Utd player Conor O’Malley has been included in the final Republic of Ireland Senior squad for the matches against France on Monday night in Saint-Denis and USA on Saturday 2nd June in the Aviva Stadium. Conor has just reported to the Republic…

May 24, 2018

Sligo overcome Mayo in Celtic Hurling Challenge

U17 Celtic Hurling Challenge Sligo 2-22 Mayo 5-08

May 23, 2018

Sligo manager awaiting update on fitness of Stephen Coen

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

Rice College Westport capture Mayo Junior A Hurling title

This keenly contested Mayo GAA secondary schools Junior Final produced some magnificent hurling with both teams giving their all at the splendid Ballyvary sports grounds. Rice College started the better and with Aaron Ketterick and Tommy Scahill driving over…

May 11, 2018

Mayo book place in Connacht Junior Football FInal

Connacht Junior Football Semi-FinalMayo 0-17 Leitrim 0-08

Division 1 Burrishoole 5-03 Swinford Killasser 7-05 St Mary's 6-06 Parke KC 4-05 Kilmoremoy A 4-06 Knockmore 3-09 Ballyhaunis 3-05 Westport A 7-15 Division 2 Charlestown 10-11 Moy Davitts 2-04 Davitts 4-11 C.L. McHale Rovers 5-12 Kilitmagh 6-03 Breaffy 6-12…

May 09, 2018

Video : Mayo v Galway Build Up

Sunday sees one of the most eagerly anticipated Connacht clashes in years as All Ireland finalists Mayo take on National League finalists Galway in a mouth watering encounter in McHale Park, Castlebar. As we build up to our first live championship game of the…

May 09, 2018

Sligo withdraw from Connacht Junior Football Championship

Tonight’s scheduled Connacht Junior Football Semi-Final between Galway and Sligo has been called off as the Yeats men have withdrawn from the competition. Galway will play the winners of Mayo & Leitrim in the final at 1.30pm on Sunday in Elverys MacHale Park.…

May 09, 2018

Castlebar Celtic defender included in Republic of Ireland Women's U16 team for upcoming tournament in Sweden

The Republic of Ireland Women’s Under 16 Head Coach Sharon Boyle has announced her 20-player squad for the upcoming UEFA Development Tournament in Sweden. The Women U16’s play Sweden, Austria, and Turkey in the space of five days, starting on Saturday in…

May 09, 2018

An extended Sunday Sports Show for Mayo v Galway

Sunday’s blockbuster of Mayo & Galway will be live on Midwest Radio with thanks to our championship sponsor Salamanca’s Tapas Bar Dublin. Angelina Nugent will bring you all the big match build up and post match analysis live from our satellite cruiser in an…

May 09, 2018

Sligo Rovers through to the last four of the EA Sports Cup

The semi-final line-up is complete in the EA Sports Cup. Cobh Ramblers, Sligo and holders Dundalk joined Derry in the last four last night. David Cawley's header gave Sligo a 1-nil win over Premier Division high flyers Sligo at the Showgrounds. Darren Murphy…

May 09, 2018

Mayo hurlers get their Christy Ring campaign underway this Saturday

This Saturday sees the opening round of the Christy Ring Cup. The Mayo hurlers will travel to Aughrim to take on Wicklow at 3pm. Elsewhere, in Newbridge at 3.30pm Roscommon clash with Kildare. In the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship on Saturday evening at…

May 09, 2018

First of the Connacht Junior Football Championship semi-finals down for decision this evening

The first of the Connacht Junior Football Championship Semi-Finals take place this evening in Tuam. Galway & Sligo face off at 7pm. At the same time tomorrow evening in Carrick-on-Shannon Leitrim host Mayo. The Connacht Junior Final will then serve as a…

May 09, 2018

Sacred Heart Westport wins FAI Girls 1st Year Cup

The first-year girls at Sacred Heart Schools Westport are national champions, after winning the Bank of Ireland FAI Girls 1st year cup yesterday, defeating Loreto College of Kilkenny by 4-3 following a dramtic penalty shootout. 16 of the Sacred Heart School’s…

May 08, 2018

Racing at Roscommon later this evening

In Racing, Roscommon plays host to their first meeting of the year this evening. There's a mixed seven race card - where the first goes to post at 5.40pm.

May 08, 2018

Sligo Rovers face Waterford tonight in the EA Sports Cup

Derry City are the first team into the semi-finals of the EA Sports Cup. Ronan Curtis scored a hat-trick in their 7-3 win over Shelbourne last night. There are three more quarter-final ties down for decision later. Holders Dundalk host Bohemians, Sligo Rovers…

Mayo Senior Football League Division 1 Castlebar Mitchels 1-16 Aghamore 0-10 Ballina Stephenites 2-12 Garrymore 1-08 Kiltimagh 3-11 Breaffy 2-11 Knockmore 2-09 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-05 Hollymount-Carramore 2-10 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 1-11 Division 2…

May 06, 2018

Results from the Mayo League from Saturday May 5th

Elverys Sports Super League Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2-1 Ballyheane Castlebar Celtic 4-1 Ballyglass Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Achill Rovers 5-0 Fahy Rovers Conn Rangers 4-0 Bangor Hibs

The Sligo team to face London on Sunday has been named. There are championship debuts for Luke Nicholson and Liam Gaughan while Kevin McDonnell will captain the side for the first time in the championship. Cathal Henry also starts after returning to the panel…

Cork’s Conor Lane has been confirmed as referee for the Connacht senior football championship clash of Mayo and Galway in Castlebar on Sunday week 13th May. Conor Lane was the man in charge during the All-Ireland final between Mayo and Dublin last September.…

May 02, 2018

Double header at McHale Park this evening

Elvery's MacHale Park in Castlebar will play host to two Connacht football championship matches this evening. The action gets underway with the meeting of Mayo and Roscommon in the Connacht Junior Football Championship quarter-final at 6.30pm. That will be…

May 02, 2018

Mayo boxer Ray Moylette to fight in May and June in the UK and Boston

Mayo boxer Ray Moylette will fight twice in May and June, as he continues his impressive start to the pro ranks. Moylette, a former world junior amateur champion, will firstly fight in Ipswich on May 26th in a show promoted by Mervin Turner under his…

Elverys Sports Super League—Round 5 Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2 v 2 Castlebar Celtic Ballyheane 1 v 0 Manulla Straide & Foxford Utd 1 v 1 Westport Utd Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 5 Swinford 0 v 0 Ballyhaunis Town Ballyglass ‘B’ 0 v 3 Snugboro Utd Tonra…

Head coach of the Ireland Under 16 women’s team, Karl Kilbride, has today announced his final roster of 12 players for this summer’s FIBA Under 16 Women’s European Championship Division B which will take place in Montenegro from August 16th to 25th, 2018.…

Apr 26, 2018

Connacht Junior team to face Leinster in Ballinrobe on Saturday is named

1 Aidan Leech (Creggs RFC) 2 Rory Grenham (Buccaneers RFC) Captain 3 Ryan O Meara (Buccaneers RFC) 4 Rob Holian (Ballinrobe RFC) 5 Eddie Dunning ( Westport RFC) 6 Rossa Dooley (Buccaneers RFC) 7 Stephen Joyce (Monivea RFC) 8 Roy Stanley (NUIG RFC) 9 Ryan…

Apr 25, 2018

Claremorris Colts Under 12 team in running to play at PRO14 Final

Honda as official partner of the PRO14 Final are giving one Under 12 team from each province the chance to play at half time at the PRO14 Final at the Aviva Stadium on the 26 May in front of 50,000 rugby supporters. To enter the competition a two minute video…

Apr 24, 2018

Colleran C Final postponed today

Today’s Colleran C Final between Our Lady’s Belmullet & St. Gerald’s Castlebar has been postponed. The final will be re-scheduled for Early May.

Apr 24, 2018

Mayo GAA will hold a Golf Classic in Claremorris on May 11th

Claremorris Golf Club is the venue for this year’s Cairde Mhaigh Eo Golf Classic. The Classic will take place on Friday May 11th and Saturday May 12th. The cost of a team is €200. All funds generated will go directly to preparation for Mayo teams competing…

Apr 24, 2018

Sligo Rovers through to Quarter Finals of the EA Sports Cup

Waterford will play Sligo Rovers in the quarter finals of the EA Sports Cup. They knocked Cork City out of the tournament, winning 5-3 on penalties at the R-S-C last night.

Apr 23, 2018

Tickets for Mayo v Galway go on sale tomorrow

Apr 22, 2018

Results from the Mayo League from Sunday April 22nd

Elverys Sports Super League - Round 4 Claremorris 5-2 Straide & Foxford Utd. Castlebar Celtic 7-0 Iorras Aontaithe Tuohy Cup - Round 1 Snugboro Utd 5-1 Ballyglass B League One Manulla B 4-1 Mulranny Utd Kilmore 1-1 Ballina Town B League Two Ballyvary Blue…

There a few changes to the fixtures in the Mayo Junior Championship this weekend. Today's clash between Killala and Crossmolina now goes ahead at the earlier time of 4pm in Killala. In the Junior B Championship Breaffy have conceded their game against…

Apr 20, 2018

Midwest Radio Weekend Preview

It's yet another huge weekend across a variety of sporting codes in the region this Saturday and Sunday, and looking ahead to the major events, including a preview of the Mayo Junior championship, Michael D McAndrew and Cormac O'Malley give their take on…

The draw for the next round of the Westaro Cup has been made. There are only five teams remaining so there is one match and three byes in the next stage. Ballina Town Vs Castlebar Celtic Ballyglass, Manulla and S & F Utd got byes to the semi finals The match…

Apr 17, 2018

Sligo Rovers travel to second place Cork City tonight in the Premier Division

The top two are both in action in the S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division this evening. Leaders Dundalk travel to Limerick, while second place Cork City entertain Sligo Rovers. All the games kick off at 7.45.

Apr 17, 2018

Mayo Ladies League semi-final with Cork fixed for Birr on Sunday

The Mayo Ladies will aim to secure their place in the National League Division 1 football final on Sunday when they face the reigning champions Cork. The semi-final throws in at 3pm on Sunday in Birr, Co. Offaly.

Apr 17, 2018

Aghamore GAA Club win two All-Ireland Scór titles in Sligo

It was a weekend to remember for Aghamore GAA Club, as they won two All-Ireland Scór titles in Sligo on Saturday. The Set Dancing champions are Áine Duffy, Eleanor Harrison, Rachel Lyons, Orna Hession, Thomas Doherty and three Frayne brothers – James, Davóg…

Apr 16, 2018

Claremorris swimmer selected for Swim Ireland's team for upcoming European Championships

Swim Ireland’s team for their premier benchmark meet of 2018, the LEN European Championships in Glasgow will be spearheaded by 2017 World University Games Champion Shane Ryan and 2017 World Junior Champion Mona McSharry. National Performance Director Jon…

Apr 16, 2018

Round 1 results from the Mayo Ladies Senior League

Senior League Results Round 1 Division 1 Charlestown 3-07 Moy Davitts 4-21 Kilmoremoy 2-07 Castlebar Mitchels 1-16 Knockmore 0-17 Louisburgh 3-04 Carnacon 1-13 Hollymount 0-07 Division 2 Claremorris 1-08 Burrishoole 1-11 Westport 2-14 Cill Chomain 1-06…

Apr 15, 2018

Results from Mayo League on Sunday April 15th

Westaro Cup - Round 1 Ballyglass 4-3 Claremorris AET Ballina Town 2-0 Ballyheane Castlebar Celtic 6-1 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Glenhest Rovers 2-1 Ballyhaunis Town Achill Rovers 4-2 Westport Utd B League One Manulla B 4-3 Ballina…

Apr 15, 2018

Results from Mayo Senior Football League on Sunday April 15th

Mayo Senior Football League Division 5 Hollymount-Carramore 7-13 Kilfian 0-13 Eastern Gaels 0-11 Kiltimagh 1-05 Division 6A Knockmore 8-13 Kilmovee Shamrocks 0-03 Division 6B Balla 2-11 Mayo Gaels 1-04 Bohola Moy Davitts 8-13 Westport 0-06 Burrishoole 4-12…

Apr 15, 2018

Belmullet & Cill Chomain collect silverware at Mayo Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta

Mayo Senior Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta Final Belmullet 1-08 Kiltane 0-10 Junior Final Cill Chomain 1-08 Achill 1-07

Apr 11, 2018

Entries now open for 9th West of Ireland Women's Mini-Marathon

The Western People West of Ireland Women's Mini Marathon takes place on Sunday May 6th 2018, 12 noon at The Mall in Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Now in its 9th year the 10km event is one of the premier sporting events in the West attracting over 2000 participants…

Apr 11, 2018

Draws made for 2018 John West Feile na nGael Hurling and Camogie competitions

The draws have been made for the 2018 John West Feile na nGael Hurling and Camogie competitions. There will be 256 hurling and camogie sides in action over the weekend with 128 host sides (72 hurling and 56 camogie sides) in action with the same amount of…

Apr 10, 2018

Westaro Cup gets underway this weekend

This weekend sees the start of the Westaro Cup. On Saturday evening two games are down for 6pm. Straide & Foxford Utd host Iorras Aontaithe while Manulla welcome the visit of Westport United. On Sunday Claremorris host neighbours Ballyglass, Ballyheane…

Apr 10, 2018

Mayo Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta takes place in Belmullet this weekend

The Mayo Comortas Peile na Gaeltachta finals take place in Belmullet this weekend. On Saturday the Junior semi-finals get underway at 2pm where Cill Chomain clash with Ballycroy who are competing in their first year of the competition. At 3.30 Achill take on…

Apr 09, 2018

Handball tournament winners in Ballinrobe

The Tommy Joe Gibbons second annual memorial tournament was held yesterday at the Lakeside Sports & Fitness club in Ballinrobe. 22 players took part in the doubles handball tournament. The overall winners were David Davoren from Ballinrobe handball club and…

Apr 08, 2018

Castlebar RFC promoted to J1A

Castlebar have won promotion to the J1A League by defeating Galwegians 20-18 in the playoff today.

Apr 08, 2018

Mayo's Cameron Hanley finishes fifth at four-star Grand Prix

Co Down’s Conor Swail has taken runner-up spot in today’s (Sunday) four-star Grand Prix at Arezzo in Italy to take home just over €11,000. Thirteen combinations made it through to the jump-off including Mayo’s Cameron Hanley who briefly held the lead with…

Apr 08, 2018

Connacht FA Youth Results from this weekend

FAI New Balance Youth Inter League Semi Final Saturday 7th April 2018 Cork Youth League 3-2 Galway & District League Mayo League 3-1 Clare & District League SFAI Snickers U-13 Semi Finals Saturday 7thApril 2018 Mervue United 3-0 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Connacht…

Apr 08, 2018

Senior League results from Mayo

Mayo Snr League Division 3 Sat, 07 Apr, (Round: Round 2), Ballycastle 2-8 Ardagh 1-6 Mayo Snr League Division 4 Sun, 08 Apr, (Round: Round 2), Killala 3-7 Knockmore 2-7 Sun, 08 Apr, (Round: Round 2), Charlestown Sarsfields 1-11 Ballintubber 2-6 Mayo Snr…

Boy 1 Wednesday April 4th S/Finals (7pm) 50kg Lucas Kenny (Knockmore/Fox) beat John McDonagh (Raphoe) 5-0 65kg Lee McGowan (Ballaghaderreen) beat Patrick Jacobowski (Corpus Christi)RSC1

Apr 05, 2018

Mayo GAA announce Connacht Gold as new sponsor of 2018 Mayo Senior Football Championship

Mayo GAA is delighted to announce Connacht Gold as the new sponsor for the 2018 Mayo GAA Senior Club Championship aswell as Homeland retail stores as sponsor of Mayo GAA underage competitions. The first round of the Mayo Senior club championship throws in…

Apr 04, 2018

Achill Rovers will be presented with Club Mark today

The FAI will officially launch their Club Mark awards at lunchtime today. Mayo’s Achill Rovers is one of three clubs that have already completed the first stage of the Club Mark, and club representatives will be on hand at today’s launch at the National…

Apr 04, 2018

Mayo's Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club affiliates to Rowing Ireland

Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club from Mayo have just affiliated to Rowing Ireland. This is the first Mayo club to join Rowing Ireland, after coming away with a significant number of medals from the 2018 Indoor Championships.

Apr 03, 2018

Keith Higgins back in the Mayo football panel

Mayo's Connacht Championship preparations have been given a timely boost. Keith Higgins is back in the panel having spent the League campaign with the county's hurlers. Midwest Sport understands that the four-time All Star from Ballyhaunis trained with the…

Apr 03, 2018

Ballaghadereen's Adam McAllister selected for Irish U19 Badminton team to compete at European Championships

Ballaghadereen teenager Adam McAllister has been selected to play on the Irish U19 Badminton team, who will compete at the European Championships in Estonia in September. The championships will run from the 6-16th September.

Apr 03, 2018

Sligo Rovers secure quarter final place in the EA Sports Cup

Sligo Rovers, Bohemians and Derry City have all secured their places in the quarter finals of the E-A Sports Cup Former Liverpool striker Adam Morgan was on target in Sligo's 1-nil victory at Galway. Derry City recovered from going 1-nil down to edge out…

Mayo Senior Football LeagueDivision 1Castlebar Mitchels 1-16 Breaffy 1-14Aghamore 1-12 Knockmore 0-12 Ballintubber 0-14 Ballina Stephenites 0-10Kiltimagh 3-09 Hollymount-Carramore 1-13Garrymore 4-13 Crossmolina 0-06 Claremorris 3-07 Charlestown 0-08 Division…

Apr 01, 2018

Ray Moylette wins latest professional bout

Mayo’s Ray Moylette won his latest professional fight last night in Boston. The Islandeady man won his bout with Matt Doherty on a unanimous decision 59-55, 59-55, 58-54. Moylette is now 9-0.

Castlerea’s Aoife O’Rourke upgraded her guaranteed bronze medals to at least silver in emphatic style at the European U/22 Championships in Targu Jui, Romania. Both women produced massive last-four performances to progress to Sunday’s finals. The Roscommon…

Mayo U17 Hurling League 2018 Mon, 19 Mar, (Round: Round 1), Tooreen 5-9 Tooreen 5-7 Sat, 24 Mar, (Round: Round 2), Caiseal Gaels 4-7 Tooreen 5-19 Minor League Division 1A Fri, 23 Mar, (Round: Round 2), Belmullet 0-12 Castlebar Mitchels Football 1-7 Fri, 23…

Mar 25, 2018

Ballina capture Connacht Junior Rugby title

Connacht Junior Rugby Cup Final Ballina 43-7 Sligo Other rugby news. Castlebar have secured a playoff for promotion to Div 1A after beating Ballinrobe and securing the bonus point. Three tries from Sean Tonra and one from Liam Molloy added to well-hit kicks…

Mar 25, 2018

Lidl Ladies National League results for Sunday March 25th

Lidl National Football League Division 1 Cork 1-12 Mayo 2-8 Dublin 1-15 Galway 1-17 Monaghan 1-10 Westmeath 0-11 Donegal 6-11 Kerry 0-9 Lidl National Football League Division 2 Tyrone 6-9 Clare 2-9 Waterford 4-9 Cavan 1-6 Tipperary 4-19 Sligo 0-7 Armagh 3-12…

All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A Football Semi-Final Rice College Westport 0-13 Nass CBS 1-07

Mar 23, 2018

Carnacon Ladies GAA to receive Civic Reception this evening

Carnacon Ladies GAA will receive special recognition this evening for their recent exploits. Mayo county council are hosting a civic reception for the six-times all Ireland senior ladies champions this evening at Lough Lannagh in recognition of their…

Mar 23, 2018

Super League game between Kiltimagh/Knock Utd and Ballyheane postponed

The opening round of the Mayo Super League takes place this weekend. The match between Kiltimagh/Knock United and Ballyheane which was scheduled for Sunday has been postponed due to a bereavement.

Mar 23, 2018

Ballina Rugby Club launch supporters competition ahead of Junior Cup Final

Ballina Rugby Club have this morning launched a competition to see which of their supporters can be the 'greenest' as they prepare for Sunday's big Junior Cup final clash on Sunday against Sligo at 3pm. They're asking their fans to get dressed in green from…

Bank of Ireland FAI Schools Minor B National Cup Semi-Final St Mary's SS Newport 1-0 St Patrick's College Lacken Cross

Mar 22, 2018

Results from East Mayo Scór na bPáistí

Results of the night are as follows: Figure Dancing: Bekan NS Solo Singing: Dara Morley, Knock NS Recitation: Caitlín Ní Chógáin, Kilmovee NS Ballad Group: Carramore NS, Swinford Sean Nós Dancing: Kevin Henry, Treanlaur NS, Midfield Instrumental Music:…

Mar 21, 2018

Mayo supporters asked to arrive early in Ballybofey on Sunday, with two league games down for decision

Mayo travel to Ballybofey next Sunday to take on Donegal in the final round of the National Football League. It’s a do-or-die clash for both sides, with the losers dropping down a division for next season. The Mayo V Donegal clash throws-in at 3pm, and will…

Mar 20, 2018

Galway to play hurling league quarter final on Saturday

The GAA have confirmed their plans for the games that fell victim to the weather this past weekend. Wexford and Galway will play their Hurling League quarter final on Saturday at Innovate Wexford Park where there'll be a 3pm start. While Dublin's meeting with…

Mar 20, 2018

Connacht sign Australian International Kyle Godwin

Connacht have signed Australian international centre, Kyle Godwin. The 25-year old will link up with his new team-mates at the Sportsgrounds in the summer after two-years with Super Rugby side, Brumbies. Godwin won his solitary Wallabies cap in their test…

Mar 20, 2018

Anthony Nolan to ref Donegal v Mayo

Anthony Nolan from Wicklow has been appointed as the referee for Sunday’s final round of the football league between Mayo and Donegal. It’s a do-or-die clash for both sides with the losers dropping down a division for next season. Midwest Radio will have full…

Mar 20, 2018

Luke McNicholas included in Ireland U18 squad for upcoming friendlies

The Republic of Ireland U18 School Boys played out a 0-0 draw with England in Luton over the weekend. Next up for the Republic will be a clash with Northern Ireland on March 29th followed by a clash with Scotland in Whitehall on April 12th. Luke McNicholas…

Mar 20, 2018

Mayo U13s top the Connacht Section of the Subway SFAI Interleague Championship

Mayo U13s Drew 1 all with Athlone and District schoolboy league in Iona Park, Athlone on Monday and in the process topped the Connacht section of the Subway SFAI interleague championship. A wonder strike from Paul Guilmore drew Mayo level after earlier…

Mar 20, 2018

Sligo share the spoils with Offaly in re-fixed Division 3 football league clash

In Division 3 of the football league, the final relegation place will go down to the wire. Struggling Offaly and Sligo played out an eight points apiece draw yesterday, leaving Offaly in the drop-zone.

Mar 19, 2018

Video: Interviews with Derek Walsh & Cathal Freeman

Midwest Radio commentator Mark Gilmore chatted with Mayo manager Derek Walsh, and captain Cathal Freeman after Sunday's Division 2B League Final win over Down in Cavan. Watch back the interviews now as they reflected on a job well done. Full highlights of the…

Mar 19, 2018

Lee Keegan and Cillian O’Connor to undergo further assessment on injuries

Two Mayo players who picked up injuries in Sunday’s Allianz League clash with Tyrone are still undergoing assessment on those injuries. A spokesperson for Mayo GAA told Midwest Sport that Lee Keegan will get specialist opinion and medical imaging on a…

Mar 18, 2018

Mayo are National Hurling League champions

Mayo hurlers gained promotion to Division 2A of the National Hurling League as they saw off Down in the league final on Sunday in Cavan. Despite trailing at the break, a superb defensive display in the second half, allied to some wonderful scores from the…

Mar 18, 2018

Ballina capture Connacht Junior 1A title

Connacht Junior Rugby League 1A Ballina 38-5 Connemara

Mar 18, 2018

Win for Kiltimagh/Knock Utd in SFAI U13 Cup

SFAI Under 13 Cup Kiltimagh/Knock Utd 3-0 Corduff

Mar 18, 2018

Allianz League results for Connacht sides in action today

Allianz Hurling LeagueDivision 2B Final Mayo 1-15 Down 0-14 Allianz Football LeagueDivision 1 Tyrone 2-14Mayo 0-08 Galway 0-113Dublin 0-13 Division 2Roscommon 0-15Cavan 0-13

Connacht have tied another of their key players to a new contract. Winger Matt Healy will stay with the province until at least the summer of 2020. Healy is Connacht's record try-scorer, crossing the whitewash 44-times in 104 appearances to date. His…

Mar 14, 2018

Five Mayo stars among TG4 Ladies Football All-Stars on trip to Bangkok

Five Mayo stars are among the TG4 Ladies Football All-Stars of 2016 and 2017 who are en route to Bangkok. This is the eighth All-Star tour for the LGFA, with players who won All-Stars in 2016 and 2017 among the group – including Mayo’s Fiona McHale, Sarah…

Allianz Football LeagueDivision 1Mayo 1-19Kildare 1-12 Galway 0-17 Monaghan 0-10 Division 2Roscommon 2-19 Clare 2-12 Division 3Sligo 0-18 Longford 2-12 Allianz Hurling LeagueDivision 1B Limerick 2-18Galway 1-19 Division 2BDown 3-19 Mayo 0-14 Division…

Mar 11, 2018

Castlebar Celtic and Swinford book Connacht Cup and Shield Semi-Final spots

TP Brennan Connacht Cup Quarter FinalCastlebar Celtic 4-1 Merville Utd TP Brennan Connacht Shield Quarter FinalsHudson Bay FC 0-0 Swinford (Swinford won 5-4 on penalties)Kilkerrin Utd 2-1 Manulla B

Mar 11, 2018

Mayo Divisional Cup results from Saturday

North Mayo Sweeney Cup Group 1Belmullet 1-15 Ardnaree Sarsfields 0--08 Group 2Kiltane 6-13Crossmolina 3-14 East Mayo Centenary Cup Swinford 1-11Kilmovee 1-07

Figure Dancing - Irishtown NS Solo Singing - Tom Lydon, Cross NS Recitation - Elizabeth Byrne, Claremorris Girls NS Instrumental Music - Roundfort NS Ballad Group - St Joseph’s NS, Ballinrobe Sean Nós Dancing - Claire Langan, Roxboro NS Léiriú - Claremorris…

Mar 09, 2018

Mayo man appointed to backroom team of Irish Senior Men's basketball side

Head coach of NUIG Mystics, Mike Murray, has this week been appointed to the backroom team of Pete Strickland’s Ireland Senior men’s team. Murray – who is originally from Mayo but now lives in Galway - has been appointed as team manager for the squad, who are…

Mar 09, 2018

Large turnout at Mayo League AGM last night

There was a large turnout for the AGM of the Mayo Football League which was held at Solar 21 Park last night. The following members were elected to the LMC - Gerry Sweeney, Chairperson, Sean Molloy, Vice Chairperson, John Durkan, Secretary, Tom McDaniel,…

Mar 09, 2018

Sligo Rovers host Waterford tonight

Cork City can make it 4 wins out of 4 in the new S-S-E Aritricity League Premier Division, by beating Dundalk at Oriel Park tonight. The Louth side will be looking to beat the Leesiders for the first time in 8 meetings. Shamrock Rovers play host to Derry…

A new supporters' club for Mayo Ladies Football has been announced. The club, Mayo Mban, is an independent group of family, friends and supporters who have come together to help the Green and Red in their quest to win the All-Ireland title. In a statement…

Mar 07, 2018

Three Killala girls on Connacht Squash team for Junior Interprovincials

Three Killala players will be in action for Connacht at the Junior Interprovincials in Belfast this weekend. The event takes place in Belfast from Friday to Sunday. The players are Aine Goff, Aoibheann Bilbow and Joan Gallagher.

Mar 06, 2018

Rice College aiming for Connacht Senior A Championship glory this weekend

Taum Stadium will play host to this year's Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior A Football Championship final. Rice College will clash with St. Attracta's at 12.30pm

Mar 05, 2018

Mayo v Kildare re-fixed for Sunday at 2pm

The GAA have revealed the re-fixture details for the 33 games that were called off due to the adverse conditions brought in by Storm Emma. Round 5 of both the Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues will now take place this weekend, Saturday March 10 and Sunday…

Mar 05, 2018

Three Mayo players involved in Rustlers Division 1 Final for IT Sligo FC

Three Mayo men will play in the Rustlers Division 1 Final on Monday, March 12th. Michael Guilfoyle from Foxford, Gary Higgins from Ballyhaunis, and Darren Murray from Balla, will play with IT Sligo FC against Limerick IT. The final, which was postponed due to…

Mar 04, 2018

Divisional Cup results from today

South Mayo O'Mara Cup Round 2Group 1Garrymore 4-13The Neale 2-07 Hollymount-Carramore 3-09 Davitts 2-04 Group 2Claremorris 1-13 Ballinrobe 3-05 West Mayo Kelly Cup Group 2Louisburgh 1-12Islandeady 0-09

Mar 04, 2018

Re-fixture details due to be announced tomorrow for postponed games

Re-fixture details are expected tomorrow for the Allianz Football and Hurling League games which were postponed last weekend due to weather conditions. The football games will go ahead next weekend, as it was a free weekend for Allianz Football League games.…

Mar 03, 2018

Update on Mayo GAA fixtures for tomorrow

All of tomorrow's North Mayo Sweeney Cup fixtures have been postponed due to adverse weather conditions. All of the West Mayo Kelly Cup games are also off, bar Louisburgh v Islandeady, who will wait until tomorrow to see if the game can proceed. The East Mayo…

Mar 02, 2018

Mayo players involved in Republic of Ireland U15 squad for friendly tie

RICHARD BEREKELEY’s Schools select will jet off to the UK next weekend as they take on the powerful Lionesses’ in the annual Invitational Friendly in Stafford Town FC which is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, March 10 (3pm) This will be the fifth occasion…

Mar 02, 2018

EA Sports Cup first round ties are refixed

The EA SPORTS Cup First Round ties that were due to take place on Monday, March 5 and Tuesday, March 6 have now been rescheduled until later in the month due to severe weather conditions. The rescheduled ties will take place across Monday, March 12, Tuesday,…

Mar 02, 2018

Mayo showjumper storms to victory in Florida

Mayo's Cormac Hanley and the 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse stallion Captain Caruso scored a superb win in yesterday's (Thursday) 1m45 $10,000 Hermès Under 25 Welcome class at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida, USA. Last week Cormac and his wonderful…

Connacht have announced the installation of temporary terracing for next month's Challenge Cup quarter final with Gloucester. The move is to facilitate the high demand for tickets for the game. The terracing will be installed at the College Road and Bohermore…

Feb 28, 2018

GAA will wait until Friday to make decision on whether this weekend's games will go ahead

The GAA will wait until Friday to make a decision on whether this weekend's League games will go ahead. There's a full round of fixtures slated for the Football League across Saturday and Sunday. While the final round of group games in the hurling league are…

Feb 28, 2018

Mayo U18 Boys to face Waterford next Sunday in Inter-League Quarter Final

The Mayo U18 Boys will play Waterford next Sunday in Solar 21 Park at 12 noon in the U18 Inter League. This is the Quarter Final of this U18 competition. Mayo U18s beat Donegal 2-0 in Donegal last Saturday. All support would be appreciated.

Feb 27, 2018

The Weekend Wrap-up

Check out our weekend review of everything that happened this weekend in sport including an interview with Mayo hurling manager Derek Walsh as the senior hurlers booked their place in the Division 2B NHL Final with a hard fought victory over Wicklow in…

Feb 27, 2018

Ultan Dillane rejoins Connacht squad for trip to South Africa

Ultan Dillane has been released from international duty to travel with the Connacht squad to South Africa. The lock is among a squad of 25 that heads to Bloemfontein for their Pro 14 meeting with the Cheetahs. Eoin McKeon and Peter Robb are nearing their…

Feb 27, 2018

Martin McNally to ref Mayo v Kildare

Monaghan referee Martin McNally has been appointed to officiate this Sunday’s Allianz National Football League meeting between Mayo & Kildare. The game in Newbridge gets underway at 2pm on Sunday, and it will be live here on Midwest Radio Sport with thanks to…

Feb 27, 2018

League Champions ease to victory away to Sligo Rovers

Cork City continued their winning start to the new SSE Airtricity Premier Division season last night. A Graham Cummins hat-trick eased John Caulfield's side to a 4-1 win away to Sligo Rovers. The hosts ended that game with ten men following the dismissal of…

Feb 26, 2018

Throw-in times confirmed for All-Ireland Club Championship finals

The throw-in times for the All Ireland Club Championship finals have been confirmed. The football final meeting of Corofin and Nemo Rangers will be first up at Croke Park on Patrick's Day, with a 2pm throw-in time. That's followed by the hurling final meeting…

The Mayo League Managment Committee has decided that the Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup final will be held on Saturday 3rd March at 7pm in Solar 21 Park. The semi-finals are fixed for tonight.

Feb 21, 2018

Republic of Ireland U15 Girls enjoy strong test against Northern Ireland

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND enjoyed a strong test against their Northern Ireland scholars in the AUL Complex on February 17th in Berkeley’s first competitive fixture of the season. A lively exchange in the first period saw both sides hit the woodwork in the early…

Feb 20, 2018

Success for Burrishoole Ladies at Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó'Sé tournament

Burrishoole Ladies and Crossmolina Deel Rovers competed in the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé 2018 tournament, which took place over the weekend in the Dingle Peninsula in Kerry. In a round robin six-team intermediate ladies competition, Burrishoole beat West…

FBD Insurance Football League FinalRoscommon 2-16 Galway 3-12

Feb 18, 2018

Three wins from three for the Mayo hurlers

Allianz Hurling League Division 2B Mayo 0-13 Derry 0-10 Division 1B Galway 2-19 Offaly 0-14 Division 3ARoscommon 1-25 Longford 1-10 Division 3BLeitrim 2-12 Fermanagh 1-11

Feb 18, 2018

Claremorris Squash Club Junior players make club history at Connacht Junior Close

Claremorris Squash Club Junior Players made their own club history by winning two Connacht Junior Close titles and one Plate title at the one event at the Connacht Junior Close in Galway over the weekend.. Leah Bane won the Girls U -15 Title and Nina Wallace…

Feb 18, 2018

Michaela Walsh storms to victory at Senior Indoor Championships

The National Senior Indoor Athletics Championships are taking place this weekend in Abbotstown Dublin. Having taken gold two weeks previously at the Under 23 Championships yesterday saw Michaela Walsh move up to compete at the highest level of athletics in…

Connacht full-back Tiernan O'Halloran is a doubt for their Challenge Cup quarter-final next month after suffering a hamstring injury. The Ireland international came off after just eight minutes of the Westerners win against the Ospreys last weekend and the…

Feb 13, 2018

Mayo hurlers look to maintain 100% record when they face Derry on Sunday

Mayo will be looking to maintain their 100% record in this seasons Allianz Hurling League Division 2B when they travel to Derry on Sunday. Derek Walsh’s side have made an impressive start to their campaign but will know the threat the Ulster side will pose in…

Feb 12, 2018

Sligo V Fermanagh NFL match refixed for next Sunday

The Allianz National Football league match between Sligo and Fermanagh, which was postponed yesterday due to imclement weather, will be played next Sunday. The Round 3 game has been refixed for 2pm in Markievicz Park, Sligo.

Feb 12, 2018

Stephen Rochford says discipline is an issue going forward

Feb 10, 2018

Mayo make two changes for clash with Galway

Mayo & Galway renew rivalries as they play each other in round 3 of the Allianz Football league on Sunday in Salthill. Defeat last weekend to Kerry means Mayo could do with a win to allay any relegation worries. The team named shows two changes to the one…

Feb 09, 2018

Ballina Rugby Club seeking help to ensure game can go ahead on pitch this weekend

Ballina Rugby Club are seeking the help of anyone, near or far, in order to beat the weather and make sure one of the biggest games of the year is played this weekend. With weather conditions deteriorating rapidly, the club is making every effort to have…

Feb 09, 2018

Advice to supporters travelling to Dr Hyde Park this weekend

Roscommon will play Down in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday next at 2pm. The game is being preceded by the Division 3 Ladies NFL Match between Roscommon and Meath which throws in at 12 noon. As there is a large crowd expected at the games patrons are asked to be…

Round 1 Kiltimagh Knock Utd 6 v 3 Mulranny Utd Straide & Foxford Utd 3 v 0 Westport Utd Ballyhaunis Town 2 v 8 Castlebar Celtic Manulla ‘B’ 4 v 9 Swinford Fahy Rovers 2 v 8 Manulla Byes: Ballina Town, Conn Rangers, Swinford ‘B’

Feb 07, 2018

Mayo GAA Championship Draws Made

The draw for the 2018 Senior, Intermediate and Junior Championships took place tonight in MacHale Park, Castlebar. The reigning champions Caslebar have been drawn yet again to face their old rivals Ballina Stephenites in Group One of the SFC. The Mayo GAA…

Feb 07, 2018

Draws for 2018 Mayo Club Championships takes place this evening

The draws for the 2018 Senior, Intermediate & Junior A & B club championships will take place in Elverys MacHale Park this evening 7th February at 8pm. All clubs are invited to attend.

Feb 06, 2018

Connacht welcome a number of players back for Friday's clash with the Ospreys

Connacht will welcome a number of players back from injury for Friday's Pro 14 meeting with the Ospreys. Finlay Bealham, Craig Ronaldson, Sean O'Brien, Andrew Browne and Steve Crosbie are among those available to Kieran Keane again. Meanwhile, the province…

Feb 06, 2018

Number of Mayo Players in quarter final action today in the Sigerson Cup

The Sigerson Cup reaches it's quarter final stage this afternoon. Five-time champions U-U-J take on U-L at Jordanstown from 2. Then at 6.30, I-T Tralee face D-I-T at Austin Stack Park. There are a number of Mayo Players involved today. Barry Redmond lines out…

Feb 06, 2018

Mayo & Galway Double Header with the Ladies & Men's Senior teams both in action in Pearse Stadium on Sunday

Pearse Stadium Salthill will play host to a double header on Sunday afternoon. At 12 noon round 3 of the Lidl Ladies National Football Division 1 will see Galway clash with Mayo. This will be followed by Mayo and Galway in round 3 of the Allianz National…

Feb 06, 2018

Balla student named on Republic of Ireland's panel for Centenary Shield

A student from Balla has been named on head coach William O’Connor’s 18-strong panel for this season’s Centenary Shield crusade. Luke McNicholas from Balla Secondary School, Liam Kerrigan from St Attracta’s Community school in Tubbercurry and Adam Rooney from…

Feb 06, 2018

Swinford Appeal To DRA Dismissed

SWINFORD GAA Club will begin the 2018 Mayo GAA League season in Division 1D of the league. Midwest Radio Sport can confirm that the club saw their appeal against a deduction of points by the Mayo Co Board for fielding an illegal player against Bonniconlon…

Feb 05, 2018

Regan set for spell on sidelines

Mayo and Ballina Stephenites star Evan Regan is set to face an extended spell on the sidelines after he sustained a facial bone fracture and concussion in an incident in Saturday night's Allianz League Round Two clash with Kerry in MacHale Park. Full forward…

Feb 05, 2018

Anthony Nolan to ref Mayo v Galway

Anthony Nolan has been confirmed as the referee for Sunday’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 encounter between Mayo and Galway. The Wicklow man officiated, last year’s All-Ireland Quarter Final replay between Mayo and Roscommon. Sunday’s Round 3…

Feb 04, 2018

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

Allianz Football League Division 1 Galway 1-12Donegal 0-14 Division 2Roscommon 1-17Tipperary 3-09 Division 3Sligo 1-16Wexford 1-13 Division 4Laois 3-16Leitrim 3-10 Allianz Hurling LeagueDivision 2BMayo 3-15Armagh 2-13 Division 3AMonaghan 0-16Roscommon 1-13…

Feb 04, 2018

Mayo Ladies lose to Kerry in Lidl National Football League

Ladies National Football LeagueDivision 1Kerry 2-14Mayo 2-06 Donegal 1-13Galway 0-16 Division 2Tyrone 5-14Sligo 1-12 Division 3Down 5-06 Roscommon 2-09

Feb 04, 2018

Mayo Volleyball Club back to winning ways

After two consecutive defeats Mayo Volleyball Club got back to winning ways with an impressive 3-0 victory over Garda Volleyball Club in Kiltimagh. The Gardai began with a flurry accruing a 4-1 lead. Once Mayo won the next score Jackie Prendergast accumulated…

Feb 04, 2018

Success for Murphy family at Willie Loughman Memorial Forest Rally

The 2018 Valvoline Motorsport Ireland National Forest Rally Championship got underway with an exciting opening round on Saturday last with Carrick on Suir Motor Club’s Willie Loughman Memorial Forest Rally. The first major Irish rally of the year incorporated…

Feb 03, 2018

Kerry defeat Mayo in Allianz Football League action

Allianz Football LeagueDivision 1Kerry 1-15Mayo 2-09

Round 2 games in the Allianz football and hurling leagues have been confirmed for next weekend. Following their one-point win over Monaghan on Sunday, Mayo meet Kerry next - that game throws-in at 7pm Saturday evening in Elverys MacHale Park, Castlebar. On…

The Allianz Football league starts this weekend with Mayo making the trip to Clones on Sunday to face Monaghan. Mayo's last competitive game was the All Ireland final defeat to Dublin in September and the team named by manager Stephen Rochford shows 11…

Jan 26, 2018

Sligo Rovers sign experienced Brazilian midfielder

Sligo Rovers have cofirmed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Eduardo Pincelli. The 34-year-old lined out for the 'Bit o' Red' in a friendly last weekend. He'd previously played in Colombia, Sweden, Malaysia, Italy and Cyprus.

Jan 26, 2018

Galway hurler's name seven of their starting 15 in the All-Ireland final for Sunday's league opener with Antrim

Galway have named seven players - Adrian Tuohy, Daithi Burke, Aidan Harte, Johnny Coen, Joseph Cooney, Niall Burke and Conor Cooney - that started their All-Ireland Hurling Final win over Waterford on their team for their Division One League opener against…

Jan 26, 2018

Dermot Earley steps down from his role as GPA Chief Executive

Gaelic Players Association chief executive Dermot Earley has stepped down from his role in order to concentrate on his career with the Defence Forces. The former Kildare player succeeded Dessie Farrell last February. G-P-A chairman Seamus Hickey will take…

Jan 26, 2018

Galway Utd v Sligo Rovers friendly changed to Sligo this evening

Galway United's pre-season friendly match against Sligo Rovers, scheduled at Eamonn Deacy Park this evening, has been moved to the Sligo Showgrounds astroturf pitch. Kick-off is unchanged at 7.45pm.

The Under 16 & Under 19 SUBWAY All Ireland Schools Cup finals 2018 are taking place at the National Basketball Ireland in Tallaght today and will continue right up until Thursday. There is a host of schools from across the country competing for top honours…

Jan 23, 2018

Luke McNicholas of Balla Secondary School part of the Ireland Schools International U18 Select

The Republic of Ireland Schools International select U18 boys are progressing well this season. The squad which includes Luke McNicholas of Balla Secondary School trained at the FAI HQ in Abbotstown at the weekend. The Irish schools side played a friendly…

Jan 23, 2018

Vote deferred on establishment of new club in Mayo GAA

There was no decision reached last night at the Mayo County Board Meeting regarding the affliation of a proposed new club, St Coman's Hollymount. A discussion was held in MacHale Park last night at the first County Board meeting of 2018 regarding the…

Jan 22, 2018

Michael Glavey's re-fixed All-Ireland semi-final will take place this Saturday in Mullingar

The re-fixed All-Ireland Intermediate Football semi-final between Michael Glaveys and Kilanerin has been pencilled in for this Saturday afternoon. The game will take place in St. Loman’s, Mullingar at 2pm.

Jan 22, 2018

Ballyhaunis man signs on loan for Galway United

Galway United has announced the signing of Ballyhaunis man Carlton Ubaezuono on loan from Dundalk until the end of June. Ubaezuono, 19, made his breakthrough into Dundalk’s first team at the tail end of the 2016 season against Crumlin United in the FAI…

Jan 22, 2018

Crossmolina and Burrishoole to compete at Páidí Football Festival

Crossmolina Deel Rovers will compete in Dermot Early cup senior men’s competition and Burrishoole Ladies in the intermediate ladies competition at the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé 2018, which takes place 16-18 February in West Kerry. The power and appeal of…

Jan 21, 2018

Corofin through to All-Ireland Senior Club Semi-Final

All-Ireland Senior Club Football Quarter Final Corofin 3-08 Fulham Irish 1-04

Jan 21, 2018

Results from FBD League and Ladies Winter League Final

FBD Insurance Football LeagueMayo 1-10 Sligo 0-11 Ladies Connacht Winter League Final Galway 6-12 Mayo 1-04

AIB All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Semi-Final St Patrick's Ballyragget 3-14Tooreen 1-09 AIB All-Ireland Junior Football Semi-Final Multyfarnham 1-14Lahardane McHale 2-09

Jan 19, 2018

John Maughan - Lahardane Prepare for History

Lahardane MacHales boss John Maughan chatted to Midwest Radio ahead of the club's historic All Ireland Junior semi-final with the Leinster Junior Champions Multyfarnham GAA in Dr Hyde Park, Roscommon this Saturday. We'll be bringing the game live from 2pm on…

Jan 19, 2018

Results from Ladies Connacht U14 Finals yesterday

Lidl U-14 A Final, result on day. Thursday 18th January at 11.30am in Swinford Amenity Park. St. Attractas CS Tubbercurry 2-7 Sarced Heart Westport 1-8 Lidl Snr B Final Thursday 18th January at 10.30am in Connacht GAA Centre on Astro pitch Glenamaddy CS 2-17…

Jan 19, 2018

Tooreen v St Patrick's will be played in Ennis tomorrow

Cusack Park in Ennis has been confirmed as the new venue for the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Semi-Final between Tooreen and St Patrick’s Ballyragget tomorrow afternoon. It emerged last night that the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick is unplayable. It was…

Jan 18, 2018

New venue for All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Semi Final expected tomorrow

Tooreen and St Patrick’s Ballyragget are waiting anxiously to find out where their All Ireland Intermediate Hurling Semi Final will be played this weekend. It’s after the GAA informed the clubs tonight that the original venue of the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick…

Jan 11, 2018

Mayo and Leitrim play out a draw in FBD League

FBD Insurance Football LeagueMayo 0-13Leitrim 1-10 Roscommon 3-19 Sligo 2-10

The Quigley U18 Cup Final will be played at Solar 21 Park this evening. Manulla FC will clash with Conn Rangers with the action getting underway at 7pm. Both clubs have been very successful in other U18 Competitions at both FAI and CFA level. The sides know…

Jan 09, 2018

Joint managers ratified for Castlebar Mitchels senior team for 2018

Following a meeting of the Castlebar Mitchels club executive last night, Declan Shaw and Eamonn Smith have been ratified as joint managers of the senior team for 2018. The process of selecting their back room team is ongoing and will be finalised in due…

Jan 09, 2018

Mayo ladies to play on double-bill in Castlebar on Feb 24th

A number of games in this year's Lidl Ladies National Football League will be played as part of double bills with their male counterparts. All-Ireland ladies finalists Mayo will feature on a double-bill for the first time on Sat 24th February at MacHale Park,…

Jan 08, 2018

Fans who attended yesterday's FBD League clash in Castlebar can attend any of the remaining games in the competition

The FBD Connacht League match due to take place between Mayo and Galway in Castlebar on Sunday was called off after the scheduled throw-in time with the sizeable crowd already in MacHale Park. A frozen pitch was the reason for the postponement with Connacht…

Jan 08, 2018

Westport United yet to appoint a manager for the 2018 season

Dec 28, 2017

Connacht have no new injury concerns ahead of New Year's Day clash with Leinster

Connacht say they have no new injury concerns ahead of their New Year's Day clash with Leinster. However they'll still be without 12 players for the trip to the RDS. Kieran Keane will name his starting 15 on Saturday.

Dec 28, 2017

Draw is made for 3rd round of Connacht Cup and 2nd Round of Connacht Shield

T P Brennan Connacht Cup 3rd Round Sunday 14th January 2018 Home Away Salthill Devon v Rahara Rovers/Merville Utd MacDara v Merlin Woods Dysart FC v Carbury FC Renmore v Ballinasloe Town Cloonfad Utd v Corrib Rangers Boyle Celtic v Manor Rangers Ballina…

Dec 27, 2017

Over 400 people taking part in Land of the Giants Duathlon in Claremorris tomorrow

Over 400 runners and cyclists will take part in the annual Land of the Giants Duathlon in Claremorris tomorrow. Patricipants are travelling from all over the country to take part in the event, which starts with a 5k run from Claremorris town centre out to…

Dec 24, 2017

Maree defeat Moycullen in Galway basketball derby

Christmas certainly came early for Maree this evening as they won out 91-79 against near neighbours Moycullen in the big Galway derby at NUIG this evening. A huge fourth quarter display from the Oranmore-based side saw American, Corey Hammell, lead the…

Dec 21, 2017

Westaro Masters League results from Wednesday December 20th

Westaro Masters League Division 1Round 9 Ballina Town 3-2 Manulla Straide & Foxford Utd 2-5 Fahy Rovers Ballyhaunis Town A-A Westport Utd

Mayo Ladies Minor League Division 1 County Final Result Swinford Killasser 5-15 Carnacon 2-10

Dec 16, 2017

Ballina win Cawley Cup title

Cawley Cup Final Ballina 27-20 Castlebar

Dec 16, 2017

Sligo teenager to contest first major international senior swimming final today

Sligo's Mona McSharry caps off a brilliant 2017 this afternoon when she swims in her first major international senior final. The World and European junior champion has qualified for the final of the 100 metres breaststroke at the European Short Course…

It's been a good start to the European Short Course Swimming Championships for Team Ireland. Alex Murphy and Sligo's Mona McSharry have both advanced to the semi-finals of the 50 metre breaststroke in Copenhagen. Jordan Sloan also set a new national record in…

Dec 12, 2017

Iorras Aontaithe game re-fixed for next Sunday

Iorras Aontaithe and Galway Bohs B in the Junior Connacht Cup which was cancelled at the weekend has been reset for December 17th.

Dec 11, 2017

NBA Basketball coach to put on a two hour show in Ballina this evening

There will be an excellent opportunity for youngsters in Mayo to watch one of the best shooting coaches in the world in action in Ballina this evening. Dave Hopla who is the New York Knicks & Detroit Pistons coach will give a two hour lecture and show in the…

Dec 11, 2017

Knockmore's Hugh Armstrong finishes in the top 20 of the European Cross Country Championships

Knockmore’s Hugh Armstrong has become the first Mayo man to win a distance international running vest for Ireland in 45 years. The Ballina Athletic Club man put Mayo back on the map in Abbotstown, Dublin when he won bronze in the Senior Men’s 10km Cross…

Dec 10, 2017

Dermot Butler elected Mayo County Board Secretary

Dermot Butler has been elected as Mayo County Secretary at Convention today in Westport. He defeated Ronan Kirrane in a contest for the position, while Ronan was subsequently elected unopposed as Assistant Secretary. Liam Moffat from Crossmolina was elected…

Dec 10, 2017

Mayo Volleyball Club end 2017 on a high

Mayo Volleyball Club ended their last game of 2017 with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Newbridge Panthers in Kiltimagh. For large passages of the opening set it was an even keel with both sides surrendering leads and drawing level on numerous occasions.…

Dec 10, 2017

Iorras v Galway Bohs postponed

Due to the weather conditions the Connacht Cup fixture Iorras Aontaithe v Galway Bohs 'B' is postponed.

Dec 09, 2017

Westport capture U21 A Final with dramatic late goal

Mayo U21 Football Final Westport 2-10 Belmullet 1-11

Dec 09, 2017

Ballaghaderreen defeat Davitts in Mayo U21 B Football Final

Mayo U21 B Football Final Ballaghaderreen 4-11 Davitts 0-13

Dec 09, 2017

Ballina lose out narrowly in AIL Junior Cup Semi-Final

All-Ireland Junior Cup Semi-FinalBallina 17-22 Ashbourne

T P Brennan Connacht Cup 2nd Round 17th December 2017 Home Away 1 Salthill Devon v Aughannagh Celtic 2 Ballaghaderreen FC v Dysart FC 3 Ballymoe FC v St John’s FC 4 Craughwell v Strand Celtic FC 5 NUIG B v St Peters FC 6 Carbury FC v St John’s Athletic 7…

Dec 08, 2017

Castlebar Mitchels senior management team to step down after three years in charge

The senior management team of Castlebar Mitchels announced this week that they are stepping down from their roles after 3 magnificent years in charge. In a statement from Castlebar Mitchels, as spokesperson says 'The club owes a huge debt of gratitude to…

Dec 07, 2017

Westaro Masters League results from Wednesday December 6th

Division 1 Round 7 Fahy Rovers 2-3 Manulla Castlebar Cetlic 6-3 Straide & Foxford Utd Westport Utd 0-3 Ballina Town Division 2 Round 6 Swinford 3-7 Swinford B Conn Rangers 6-5 Mulranny Utd Manulla B 6-5 Kiltimagh/Knock Utd

Dec 07, 2017

Swinford athlete named Athletics Ireland Female Student Athlete of the Year

Swinford's Michaela Walsh named Athletics Ireland Female Student Athlete of the Year in Dublin yesterday. The Swinford student smashed her own Irish junior record earlier this year when throwing 62:79m in the senior girls hammer, moving her to second on the…

Dec 06, 2017

John Brennan parts company with Westport United

Westport United manager John Brennan has parted company with the club. In his three seasons in charge, John has guided the team to complete the last three years of the historic Four in a Row Super League Titles and was also responsible for promoting new blood…

Dec 05, 2017

Mayo native gary Boylan signs new one-year contract with Sligo Rovers

Gary Boylan has signed a new one-year contract with Sligo Rovers. The versatile 21-year-old who made his debut for Rovers in 2014, says he rejected interest from a club playing in Europe next season to sign a new contract to stay at The Showgrounds. Having…

Dec 05, 2017

Cora Staunton departs for Australia today

Mayo legend Cora Staunton will depart for Australia today having secured her 6th All-Ireland Club Ladies Football winner's medal on Sunday. The 35-year-old scored seven-points in Carnacon's 15-points to 1-10 win over Cork's Mourneabbey at Parnell…

Dec 03, 2017

Claremorris showjumper honoured at National Awards

Following a superb year for Irish Show Jumping on the international stage at underage and senior level in 2017, a host of Ireland's top athletes gathered at the Killashee House Hotel in Naas Co Kildare last night (Saturday) for the prestigious Irish Show…

Division 1—Round 6 Ballina Town Noel Barrett 2, Cormac O Malley 1, Tom O Connor 1, Aiden O Hora 1 5 - 2 Castlebar Celtic Ashley Stephenson 1, Russel Gibbons 1 Manulla Des Campbell 2, Roger Clarke 2, Jonny Hennelly 1, Dermot McNicholas 1 6 - 4 Westport…

Nov 29, 2017

Derek Walsh ratified as Mayo Senior Hurling Manager

Following a meeting of the Mayo county board in Elvery's MacHale Park on Monday night, Ballyhaunis man Derek Walsh has been ratified as Mayo Senior Hurling Manger. The county board has wished Derek and his backroom staff the best of luck and success for the…

Nov 29, 2017

New hurling championship to be called after Galway's Joe McDonagh

The new second-tier hurling championship has named after former G-A-A President Joe McDonagh. Mr McDonagh, who passed away last year, was an All-Ireland hurling winner and All-Star with Galway. Carlow, Laois, Meath, Westmeath, Kerry and Antrim will compete…

Nov 29, 2017

Dundalk complete signing of Mayo native Ronan Murray

Dundalk have completed the signing of Galway United striker Ronan Murray. The 26-year-old Mayo man scored 17 goals in 38 games for Galway last season. He’s moving on after Galway suffered relegation from the Premier Division and will be part of Dundalk…

Nov 28, 2017

Galway and Sligo sports stars awarded scholarships to prepare for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

The Olympic Council of Ireland have announced that Irish Eventing rider Cathal Daniels from Co Galway is among 12 athletes who have been awarded Olympic Solidarity Scholarships to assist with qualification and preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic…

Nov 28, 2017

Mayo's Alan Dillon confirms his retirement from Inter-County football

Mayo All-Star forward Alan Dillon has confirmed his retirement from Inter-County football. Alan has played in the Mayo jersey for 18 years, having made his Minor debut in 1999. The Ballintubber clubman made his Senior championship debut in 2003 against Sligo,…

AIB Connacht Senior Club Football Final Corofin 2-13Castlebar Mitchels 1-12

Knock native, Thomas Joyce has for the second time achieved success beyond his tender years at the Six Nations Table Tennis International in Gurnsey at the weekend. Thomas secured a silver medal in the team event. Previously Thomas won the Table Tennis…

Nov 21, 2017

Adam Wixted signs up for Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers have signed up Drogheda United’s Player of the Year Adam Wixted. Formerly with Derby County, Bohemians and Bray Wanderers, the 22-year old is looking forward to his move to the Showgrounds. He’s the third new addition to the club's squad for…

Nov 21, 2017

Lee Keegan out for several months following surgery

2016 Footballer of the Year Lee Keegan will miss a significant number of Mayo’s National League matches next Spring. The Mayo News reports that the Westport defender underwent two separate surgical procedures on his hips in recent weeks, and now faces a spell…

Nov 21, 2017

Galway U21 footballer Cillian McDaid signs with AFL side Carlton

Galway U-21 footballer Cillian McDaid has officially signed for AFL side Carlton. The 20-year-old links up with the Melbourne-based club on a two-year deal as an international rookie. There has been speculation about the move in recent weeks, but Carlton…

Nov 12, 2017

Straide & Foxford Utd knock Westport Utd out of the FAI Junior Cup

FAI Junior Cup Round 4 Straide & Foxford Utd 6-2 Westport Utd Castlebar Celtic 4-2 Ballina Town Iorras Aontaithe 5-1 Claremorris

Nov 12, 2017

Corofin through to provincial decider after pulsating thriller with St. Brigids

Connacht Senior Club Football Semi Final Corofin 2-15 St. Brigid's 1-14 aet

Nov 12, 2017

Castlebar Mitchels through to a Connacht Final

Connacht Senior Club Football Semi-Final Castlebar Mitchels 1-13 Tourlestrane 0-09

Nov 12, 2017

Galway capture the Aisling McGing Cup

Aisling McGing U21 Final Galway 10-15 Mayo 0-10

Nov 11, 2017

Mayo make it back to back All-Ireland Masters titles

All Ireland Gaelic Masters Final Mayo 1-10 Sligo 0-09

Nov 11, 2017

Historic day for Ballina Rugby as they book a last 4 spot in the All-Ireland Junior Cup

All Ireland Junior Rugby Cup Quarter Final Ballina 6 Instonians 3

Nov 11, 2017

Annagh Rovers are Connacht Minor B Champions

Connacht Minor B Football Championship Final Annagh Rovers 0-10 Tulsk Lord Edwards 0-03 Connacht Minor A Football Championship Final St. Brigids 2-12 Balla 1-05

Nov 10, 2017

Mayo, Sligo and Roscommon International Rules players hit by stomach bug

Three of the Irish International Rules players, who are due to face Australia in the first test in Adelaide, are battling to recover from a stomach bug, according to the Irish Independent. Pearce Hanley, of Gold Coast and a native of Mayo, Sligo’s Niall…

Nov 09, 2017

Connacht's Bundee Aki to start for Ireland against South Africa

Connacht’s Bundee Aki will make his first start for Ireland against South Africa in Saturday's November international. The New Zealander has qualified through the residency rule. He is joined in the backline by Ulster winger Jacob Stockdale, with Munster's…

Nov 09, 2017

Galway Utd defender Colm Horgan signs 2-year deal with Cork City

Galway United defender Colm Horgan has signed a 2-year deal with Cork City. This is Cork’s third new signing of the week. The Galway native has been a regular at Eamonn Deacy Park over the last four seasons. Horgan says he’s delighted to be joining the…

Nov 09, 2017

Connacht's Bundee Aki will find out today if Saturday will bring his first Ireland cap

Bundee Aki will find out today if Saturday will bring his first Ireland cap. The Connacht centre is part of the set-up for the first time as he qualifies under the residency rule. Joey Carbery could earn his fifth cap at full-back in the absence of Simon…

Nov 08, 2017

Two Mayo athletes taking part in Schools Combined Events in Glasgow

Two Mayo athletes will be taking part in the Schools Combined Events International, which takes place in the Emirates Arena, Glasgow this Friday. Niamh O’Neill from Ballyhaunis, a student at Ballyhaunis Community School, and Iarlaith Golden from Balla, who…

Nov 08, 2017

Roscommon senior hurlers will play home league matches in Dr Hyde Park in 2018

The Roscommon senior hurlers will play their home league matches in Dr Hyde Park in 2018. Roscommon generally play all their hurling games in Athleague, but from next year, their league games will be played in the county grounds. They begin their National…

On Saturday, Mayo aim to make it back to back All-Ireland Gaelic Masters title. The Green & Red come up against a tough Sligo outfit in Ballymote with the game throwing in at 2.45pm. The game will be preceded by the Shield Final at 12.45 where Galway clash…

Connacht Senior Club Football Quarter Final Castlebar Mitchels 0-16 Mohill 0-11 Castlebar will now meet Tourlestrane on Sunday week in MacHale Park.

Nov 04, 2017

Double success for Mayo sides last night in Connacht Minor Championship

Connacht Minor A Semi-Final Balla 2-09 Eastern Harps 2-06 Connacht Minor B Semi-Final Annagh Rovers 0-20 Coolaney / Mullinabreena 0-06

Mayo’s David Clarke and Andy Moran are among the four nominees for the Footballer of the Year award which will be announced in Dublin later this evening and televised on RTE One at 7pm. Dublin’s Stephen Cluxton and James McCarthy are also in the running for…

Nov 02, 2017

Change of venue for Sunday's Connacht LGFA Intermediate club championship final

There’s a change of venue for this Sunday’s Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Intermediate club championship final. Moycullen of Galway will meet St Mary’s of Sligo at St Croan’s GAA pitch in Ballintubber, Co Roscommon at 2pm on Sunday. Also on Sunday, Carnacon…

Nov 02, 2017

All-Ireland champions Galway dominate 2017 Hurling All-Stars

All-Ireland hurling champions Galway have 7 places on the 2017 PwC All-Star hurling team for 2017. The GAA / GPA All-Stars were selected at Croke Park, where the Tribesmen were awarded 7 places on this year’s selection – with 5 places for Waterford, 2 for…

Nov 01, 2017

Mayo's Cora Staunton nominated for Ladies Footballer of the Year

Mayo’s Cora Staunton has been nominated for Ladies Footballer of the Year – along with two members of the All Ireland-winning Dublin side - Captain Sinead Aherne, and player of the match in the final victory over Mayo - Noelle Healy. Tipperary pair Aishling…

Nov 01, 2017

Connacht GAA fixtures for 2018 are confirmed

The Connacht Senior, U20 and U17 Championship Fixtures for 2018 were confirmed by the GAA yesterday. Mayo will face Galway in MacHale Park on Sunday May 13th in the Senior Quarter Final, while the winners of that game face the winners of Sligo/London on…

Nov 01, 2017

Community Saddened by the death of Frank Kelly

The community of East Mayo is saddened by the death of Frank Kelly of Brusna Ballaghaderreen. Frank died earlier this week after a long illness. He was a prominent GAA and community activist and an accomplished player for Ballaghaderreen and UK clubs. He led…

All-Ireland Masters Semi-Final Mayo 2-09 Donegal 0-13 AET

Oct 28, 2017

Connacht come from behind to defeat 14 man Munster

Pro 14Connacht 20-16 Munster

Oct 28, 2017

Changes to Mayo GAA fixtures for weekend October 28th/29th

Mayo GAA Breaffy House Resort Division 1A Castlebar Mitchels v Ballaghaderren has been conceded by Ballaghaderreen Mayo GAA Breaffy House Resort Division 1D Charlestown B v Kilmeena now goes ahead tonight Friday 27th at 8pm in the Connacht Centre of…

Connacht prop Dominic Robertson-McCoy has been ruled out until the end of the year. He's had surgery on a thumb injury suffered in the Challenge Cup win over Worcester. Centre Eoin Griffin will have a calf injury monitored after picking up a knock in that…

Oct 24, 2017

Mayo supporters saddened at the passing of the legendary Joe Corcoran

The death has taken place of Mayo Legend Joe Corcoran. The Ardnaree man was known to all GAA followers as “Jinkin Joe”. He was Mayo’s top scorer until 2012 and one of the most stylish forwards ever to grace the field. Joe had a wonderful Mayo career scoring…

Oct 24, 2017

Mayo clubs gear up for Aviva Mini Rugby Festival

This Saturday, October 28th, boys and girls from Claremorris Colts RFC and Ballina RFC will descend on Galway Corinthians RFC to take part in the second Aviva Mini Rugby Festival of the season. Joining the Festival will be Connacht and Ireland player Kieran…

Oct 24, 2017

Stephen Rochford expected to remain on in charge of Mayo for 2018 season

The Irish Independent is this morning reporting that Stephen Rochford is likely to be confirmed as Mayo manager in 2018 at a county board meeting expected to take place tomorrow. Rochford said in the aftermath of last month's All-Ireland final defeat to…

Oct 24, 2017

Cathal Corey appointed Sligo Senior Football Manager

Tyrone native Cathal Corey has been appointed the new manager of the Sligo senior football team at a meeting of the county board on Monday night. He steps into the role after the resignation of Niall Carew last month after three years at the helm. It is…

Egan Jewellers Intermediate Football FinalKiltimagh 2-11 Bohola Moy Davitts 1-14

Mayo Junior B Football Final Kilmovee Shamrocks 3-11 Moy Davitts 0-13

Oct 20, 2017

Connacht face a step up in class tomorrow against Worcester

Eoghan Masterson will captain Connacht in their Challenge Cup game against Worcester in the Challenge Cup at the Sportsground tomorrow. The Laois man, who has been capped at under-20s level by both Ireland and Scotland, starts at number eight. Bundee Aki is…

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