Three Killala girls on Connacht Squash team for Junior Interprovincials

Connacht Minor Football Championship Round 1Mayo 1-20 Leitrim 0-06 Roscommon 1-17 Galway 1-15

May 18, 2019

Friday's Mayo GAA results

MAYO JUNIOR C CHAMPIONSHIP - GROUP 1 Bonniconlon 1-11 v 2-8 Burrishoole Kiltane 1-9 v 0-9 Islandeady MAYO JUNIOR C CHAMPIONSHIP - GROUP 2 Kilmaine 2-4 v 0-13 Béal an Mhuirthead Kilmovee Shamrocks - v - Garrymore MAYO JUNIOR C CHAMPIONSHIP - GROUP 3…

May 18, 2019

Round Two Scores from Irish Amateur Open at County Sligo Golf Club

Flogas Irish Amateur Open At County Sligo Golf Club Friday 17 May 2019 Round Two Scores – Complete Level Par = 142 132 J Newton (Eng), 66, 66 134 R Mullarney (Galway), 62, 72 135 M Hammer (Ger), 71, 64 136 K Egan (Carton House), 70, 66; R Moran (Castle), 68, 68;…

May 18, 2019

Mayo & District Motorsport Club members in action in Donegal and Clare this weekend

Mayo and District Motorsport Club have a number of members competing in the Donegal Forestry Rally today. Shrule’s Jason Murphy with Matthew Murphy on the notes are competing in the junior class in their Honda Civic and in the J1000 class Newport’s Ella…

May 17, 2019

Connacht granted full planning permission for re-development of the Sportsground

Connacht have confirmed they've been granted full planning permission for their re-development of the Sportsground. The 30-million Euro upgrade will bring the stadium capacity up to 12-thousand and the works will also include a high-performance centre and…

May 17, 2019

May Racing Festival takes place at Ballinrobe Racecourse on Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th

The two-day National Hunt May racing festival at Ballinrobe takes place on Monday May 27 and Tuesday May 28, incorporating one of the highlights of the 2019 Ballinrobe fixture list, McHale raceday, sponsored by local specialist farm machinery company, McHale,…

May 17, 2019

Mayo League results from Thursday night

Elverys Sports Super League—Round 2 Ballyhaunis Town 1 v 4 Castlebar Celtic Ballina Town 4 v 1 Claremorris Manulla 5 v 3 Westport Utd Ballyheane 3 v 1 Straide & Foxford Utd Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 4 Fahy Rovers 3 v 4 Iorras Aontaithe Calor Gas…

May 16, 2019

Diarmuid O'Connor passed fit to train ahead of Saturday week's clash with Roscommon

Mayo manager James Horan has confirmed to Midwest Sport that Diarmuid O'Connor has been passed fit to train ahead of Saturday week's Connacht Semi-Final clash with Roscommon. Diarmuid missed out on the New York game after suffering a facial injury. He also…

May 16, 2019

First round scores from Irish Amateur Open

Flogas Irish Amateur Open At County Sligo Golf Club Thursday 16 May 2019 Round One Scores – Complete 62 R Mullarney (Galway) 66 J Newton (Eng); R Muir (Sco); E Walker (Sco) 67 T McLarnon (Massereene); L O'Neill (Connemara); J Bolton (Eng); J Hull (Eng); K…

May 16, 2019

Galway and Sligo teams named ahead of Connacht Semi Final

Sligo and Galway have named their teams for their Connacht SFC Semi Final this Sunday in Markeivicz Park at 3.30pm. The game will be preceded by the Connacht Junior Semi Final between the same two counties, throwing in at 1pm. Sligo: Eamonn Kilgannon in goal,…

May 16, 2019

Allergan to compete in LGFA Interfirms competition

THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association is pleased to announce the teams bidding to become 2019 LGFA Interfirms champions. All roads lead to Naomh Mearnóg in Portmarnock, Dublin, on Saturday, May 18, where 12 teams will compete for the top prize. In addition,…

May 15, 2019

Zone Semi-Final results from GUI All-Ireland Fourball Inter Club event

Zone Semi-Finals of the GUI All Ireland Fourball Inter Club. Zone Semi-Finals: North: Enniscone beat Strandhill 3/2 Carrick-on-Shannon beat Ballina 3/2 South: Connemara Isles beat Connemara 3.5/1.5 Galway Bay beat Bearna 4/1 East: Portumna beat Ballinasloe…

May 15, 2019

Results from Connacht Finals of SPAR FAI Primary Schools 5s Programme

Solar21 Park, Castlebar, Mayo played host to the Connacht Finals of the SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme yesterday (Thursday, May 9). The SPAR FAI Primary Schools 5s Programme has seen participation figures grow year on year to become the largest primary…

May 15, 2019

Galway ladies manager Tim Rabbitt named Manager of the Month for April

Galway Ladies senior football manager Tim Rabbitt has been named the Lidl / Irish Daily Star Manager of the Month for April. In his first season at the helm, Rabbitt guided Galway to a first National League Division One final appearance in four years. Galway…

May 14, 2019

Connacht confirm signing of former Munster prop Rory Burke

Connacht have confirmed the signing of former Munster prop Rory Burke. The 25-year old will join from English Championship side Nottingham ahead of the 2019-20 season. Burke's spent two-years in Nottingham and is a former Ireland under-20 international.…

May 14, 2019

Mayo Football League announces monthly award winners for March / April

The Mayo Football League has announced the monthly award winners for March / April. Team of the Month award goes to Killala, while Danny O'Leary of Manulla was named Manager of the Month. Footballer of the Month awards went to Darren Browne of Westport Utd…

May 12, 2019

Mayo GAA Senior Football League Results from Sunday May 12th

Mayo Senior Football League Division 4 Eastern Gaels 3-21 Ardnaree 3-04 Killala 5-09 Ballina Stephenites 4-09 Cill Chomain 2-15 Davitts 1-11 Knockmore 4-06 Ballintubber 0-06 Ardagh 2-10 Westport 0-13 Division 5A Claremorris 2-10 Louisburgh 1-11 Division 5B…

May 12, 2019

Roscommon ease past Leitrim to set up Connacht Semi-Final meeting with Mayo

Connacht Senior Football Championship Roscommon 3-17 Leitrim 0-12

Roscommon host Leitrim tomorrow in the Quarter Final of the Connacht Senior Football Championship. The game at Dr. Hyde Park throws in at 3.30pm with the winner advancing to face Mayo in the Semi-Final on May 25th in Castlebar. The Connacht Junior Football…

May 11, 2019

Mayo hurlers get their Nicky Rackard Campaign underway tomorrow

The Mayo hurlers get their Nicky Rackard Campaign underway tomorrow. Derek Walsh’s side travel to Healy Park in Omagh to face Tyrone. The game gets underway at 2pm. Elsewhere, Sligo get their campaign up and running today with a difficult trip to Dundalk to…

May 11, 2019

Sligo Rovers travel to Waterford tonight

May 09, 2019

Mayo results from National Girl 11 to 16 years All-Ireland Finals opening weekend

The National Girl 11 to 16 years All Ireland championship Finals got underway last Friday 4th May. These are held annually in Dublin’s National Stadium and feature the Champions of the four traditional provinces plus the IABA’s other two ‘units’ of Antrim and…

Lidl Ladies NFL Division 3 Meath 4-11 Sligo 1-07

May 04, 2019

Mervue defeat Kiltimagh/Knock Utd in Connacht U14 Cup Final

Connacht U14 Cup Final Kiltimagh/Knock Utd 1-2 Mervue Utd A

May 04, 2019

Cora Staunton suffers double leg break in Aussie Rules game

Former Mayo star Cora Staunton has suffered a double leg break playing Aussie Rules for her club the Greater Western Sydney Giants. Cora has been playing for the club for the past two seasons. The Giants confirmed that Cora had suffered a break to both the…

May 04, 2019

Mayo & District Motorsport Club members in action in Kerry this weekend

This weekend Mayo and District Motorsport Club members are flying the flag for Mayo Day in Killarney at the International Rally of the Lakes. Ronan Denning with Karl Egan co-driving compete in the international category in their Peugeot 208 R2. Jared Gill is…

May 03, 2019

Changes for Galway and Sligo Ladies teams ahead of respective league finals

CORK manager Ephie Fitzgerald has made three changes to his starting team for Sunday’s Lidl National League Division 1 Final clash with Galway – as the Leesiders chase a 12th top-flight crown. Fitzgerald has opted for two switches in defences, with Eimear…

May 03, 2019

New York team to face Mayo is named

The New York Panel for the Connacht SFC game against Mayo will be as follows.1 Vinny Cadden2 Michael creegan3 Gerard McCartan4 Robert Gorman5 Paddy Boyle6 Michael Naughton7 Mathew Queenan8 Cathal Compton9 Sean Hurley10 Shane Hogan11. Luke Kelly12 Daniel…

May 02, 2019

Mayo team to face New York is named

Mayo begin their Connacht championship campaign with a trip to Gaelic Park to face New York on Sunday at 2.15pm local time. Following a win over Kerry in the league final Mayo now turn their attention to the Connacht championship, a competition they have not…

May 02, 2019

Connacht Junior team to face Leinster this weekend is named

Connacht Juniors Teamsheet Versus Leinster Location, Date & Time Wicklow RFC – 4th May 2019 – Kick Off 2.30pm Connacht Team 1 Aidan Leech (Creggs RFC) 2 Barry Gibbons (Connemara RFC) 3 Ian Staunton (Connemara RFC) 4 Niall Staunton (Connemara RFC) 5 Gerard…

May 01, 2019

Draws made for 2019 Gaynor Tournament as Mayo are set to compete at U13 and U15 level

The 2019 Fota Island Resort FAI Gaynor Tournament was launched in Limerick today, with each team finding out who they would play. The make-up of the groups for the tournament was decided in a draw which took place in Limerick City and County Council offices.…

May 01, 2019

Connacht out-half Jack Carty is on a four-man shortlist for the Irish Rugby Players' Player of the Year Award

Connacht out-half Jack Carty is on a four-man shortlist for the Irish Rugby Players' Player of the Year Award. Carty's become Connacht's record point scorer this season and also enjoyed a breakthrough year at international level, winning three caps in the…

May 01, 2019

Mayo U12 girls qualify for Gaynor Cup Semi-Finals

The Mayo U12 Girls have qualified for the Gaynor Cup Semi-Finals in June after a superb day Abbeycarton, Longford over the weekend. First up was a group match against Mid Western in which the Mayo girls were totally dominant and ran out easy winners with…

May 01, 2019

Mixed success for St Joseph's Foxford in FAI Schools action

FAi Schools 1st Year B Boys National Cup Semi-Final St Joseph's Foxford 2-0 Falcarragh FAI Schools 1st Year B Girls National Cup Semi-Final Mulroy College 2-1 St Joseph's Foxford

Apr 30, 2019

Connacht without Quinn Roux for this weekend's clash with Ulster

Jacob Stockdale will miss Saturday's Pro 14 quarter final with Connacht. The Ireland winger still hasn't recovered from the hamstring injury sustained in the win away to Edinburgh. However, Rory Best is in contention for the game at Kingspan Stadium after…

Apr 29, 2019

Mayo sisters Niamh & Grace Kelly sign for West Coast Eagles in AFLW

Mayo sisters Niamh and Grace Kelly are set to become the latest Irish additions to the Australian Football League Women’s [AFLW], both linking up with the West Coast Eagles ahead of the new side’s first season in the league. The AFLW's website is reporting…

Apr 29, 2019

Foxford secondary school involved in two national cup semi-finals tomorrow

St Joseph's Secondary School in Foxford are involved in two national cup semi-finals tomorrow ( Tuesday). In the FAI Schools First Year B Girls National Cup semi-final , St Joseph's are taking on Mulroy College of Milford in Monaghan United grounds - that…

Apr 28, 2019

Sunday's Mayo GAA Senior League results

Mayo Adult League 2019 Division 3 Sun, 28 Apr, (Round: Round 4), Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 0-14 Castlebar Mitchels Football 1-11 Mayo Adult League 2019 Division 4 Sun, 28 Apr, (Round: Round 4), Ballintubber 2-8 Davitts 0-6 Sun, 28 Apr, (Round: Round 4), Killala…

Apr 28, 2019

Sunday's Mayo League results

Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 5 Ballina Town ‘B’ 5 v 3 Bangor Hibs Killeen Sports Grounds League One—Round 4 Castlebar Celtic ‘B’ 0 v 2 Westport Utd ‘B’ Killala 5 v 1 Claremorris ‘B’ Calor Gas League Two—Round 4 Kilmore 1 v 6 Moy Villa Ballyvary Blue…

Apr 28, 2019

Mayo U16 Ladies book place in Connacht Final

Connacht Ladies U16 Championship Mayo 2-14 Leitrim 2-10

Apr 28, 2019

Knocknacarra overcome Manulla B in TP Brennan Shield Semi-Final

TP Brennan Connacht Shield Semi-Final Manulla B 0-2 Knocknacarra

THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND travel to Belfast to take on joint table toppers Northern Ireland in their penultimate outing of the season in the SAFIB Centenary Shield which takes place in Queens University tomorrow evening (April 18 at 6pm). O’Connor’s side have…

Apr 17, 2019

Two Westport Utd players feature in FAI National Academy side

History was made in Dublin's AUL Complex last week as an FAI National Academy side played against international opposition for the first time. The 2005 National Academy played against the Netherlands in back-to-back friendlies in a first for the Emerging…

Apr 17, 2019

Ray Moylette's contract with Assassin Boxing has come to an end

Mayo boxer Ray Moylette’s time with Assassin Boxing has come to an end. Ray tweeted last night that his contract with Assassin has ended and he will be moving onto the next chapter in his career. He also said he will have news of his next bout soon. Ray…

Apr 16, 2019

Big boost for the Galway hurlers with Joseph Cooney & Johnny Glynn set to return for Championship

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue has been handed a boost ahead of their Leinster Senior Hurling Championship campaign. Joseph Cooney is returning home from Australia and is expected to link up with the panel the coming days. Fellow forward Johnny Glynn is also…

Apr 16, 2019

Opening Round of games this weekend in the Mayo Junior Football Championship

This weekend sees the opening round of games in the Mayo Junior Football Championship. Games are scheduled to take place over the course of Saturday and Sunday. In the A Championship in Group 1, Ballycroy host Kilmeena on Saturday evening at 6pm. The other…

Apr 16, 2019

Sligo Rovers share the spoils with Waterford

Apr 11, 2019

Ballinrobe CS capture Connacht PPS Junior B Title

Connacht Post Primary Schools Junior B Championship Final Ballinrobe CS 3-07 St Nathy's Ballaghaderreen 3-05

Apr 10, 2019

Ardrahan's Shauna Healy named Connacht Camogie Player of the Year

Ardrahan defender Shauna Healy has been named Connacht camogie player of the year. Three in-a-row All-Ireland Club Camogie champions Slaughtneil have seven players on the A-I-B team of the year, while Tina Hannon, who was player of the game in their…

Apr 10, 2019

Quinn Roux a major doubt for Connacht's PRO14 clash with Cardiff

Ireland lock Quinn Roux is a major doubt for Connacht's crucial Guinness Pro14 clash with Cardiff on Saturday. He's been struck down with a virus and head-coach Andy Friend says it's 'very unlikely' that Roux will recover in time. Centres Bundee Aki and Tom…

Apr 09, 2019

Monaghan player has red card rescinded, following league match against Mayo

Monaghan's Fintan Kelly has been cleared to line out against neighbours Cavan next month after having his red card rescinded. The Monaghan defender was shown a straight red card by referee Derek O’Mahoney six minutes into the second half of their Division One…

Apr 09, 2019

Corofin to retain management team for the coming season

Back-to-back All-Ireland Club Football champions Corofin are retaining their management team for the coming season. Kevin O'Brien's agreed to stay in charge of the Galway side as they bid for three successive national crowns. David Morris, Ger Keane, Terry…

Apr 08, 2019

Connacht have 4-point lead over Cardiff Blues who visit the Sportsground next Saturday

Connacht coach Andy Friend is hoping for a big finish to the season from Robin Copeland as they bid to nail down a PRO14 play-off spot, and automatic entry to the Heineken Champions Cup. Injuries have forced 31-year old Copeland to just appear 8 times for…

Connacht have been handed a fitness boost ahead of their trip to Zebre in the Guinness Pro14 this weekend. Ireland out-half Jack Carty has returned to full training after recovering from an arm injury suffered in their Challenge Cup defeat at Sale last…

Apr 03, 2019

Galway manager hopeful Damien Comer will be available from end of May

Galway football manager Kevin Walsh is hopeful that Damien Comer will be available from the end of May. The forward missed the Tribesmen's league campaign due to an ankle injury and underwent surgery last month. Comer will definitely sit out Galway's Connacht…

Apr 02, 2019

Success for Mayo AC masters athlete

What an amazing week it was for Mayo AC's star master athlete Pauline Moran. Following her recent performances in the National Masters Indoors Championships when she broke three W60 age category records, she went to Poland to compete in the World Masters…

Apr 01, 2019

Mayo LGFA Senior League results

Senior League Division 1 Round 1 Results Castlebar MItchels 1-10 Hollymount 3-10 Louisburgh 3-10 Burrishoole 0-14 Knockmore V Charlestown PP to April 6th Moy Davitts V Carnacon PP- new date tbc Senior League Division 2 Round 1 Results Cill Chomain 3-09…

Apr 01, 2019

Mayo Ladies County Board Meeting tomorrow postponed as a mark of respect to the late Jimmy Corbett

Tomorrow's (Tuesday) Mayo Ladies County Board meeting has been postponed as a mark of respect to the late Jimmy Corbett.

Mar 31, 2019

Tyrone defeat Mayo in All-Ireland Minor C Camogie Championship

All-Ireland Minor C Camogie Championship Tyrone 2-11 Mayo 0-4

Mar 31, 2019

Mayo capture Allianz Football League Division 1 Title

Allianz Football League Division 1 Final Mayo 3-11 Kerry 2-10

Mar 31, 2019

Wins for Castlebar Celtic, Manulla and Killala in Connacht Cup and Shield Quarter Finals

TP Brennan Connacht Cup Quarter FinalsBallina Town 1-4 Castlebar Celtic Boyle Celtic 1-2 Manulla AET TP Brennan Connacht Shield Quarter Final Killala 1-0 Real Tubber AET Elverys Sport SuperleagueSnugboro Utd 1-2 Ballyglass Castlecourt Hotel Premier…

Mar 31, 2019

Mayo Senior Football League results from last night

Mayo Adult League 2019 Division 1 Aghamore 1-12 v 1-9 Ballina Stephenites Ballintubber 0-10 v 0-10 Breaffy Castlebar Mitchels 1-12 v 1-9 Westport GAA Claremorris 1-9 v 0-15 Ballaghaderreen Garrymore 0-14 v 0-12 Hollymount-Carramore Kiltimagh 2-10 v 3-18…

Mar 31, 2019

Mayo League results from Saturday night

Scotland 1-1 Republic of Ireland A goal either side of the half time interval ensured a stalemate for the Scottish outfit over new recruits, the Republic of Ireland in the visitors first run out of the season in Ayr United FC. Scotland on the other hand…

Mar 29, 2019

Sligo Rovers U17 women's squad released ahead of opening game in National League

Sligo Rovers Women's Under 17 team are gearing up for their opening game of the Só Hotels Women's Under 17 National League when they take on Galway Women on Saturday, April 6th at IT Sligo. There are just three new players in this year's squad, a number of…

All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior B Semi-FinalRoscommon CBS 1-12 St Patrick's GS Downpatrick 1-6

Mar 27, 2019

Extra trains on Westport-Dublin line on Sunday for National Football League final

Irish Rail have announced extra services on the Westport-Dublin line this Sunday, as Mayo football fans make their way to Croke Park for the Allianz National Football League Division One final between Mayo and Kerry. An additional morning train will leave…

Mar 26, 2019

St Coleman's College travel to Pearse Park Longford for PPS senior A semi-final

St Coleman’s College Claremorris will face St Michael’s College Enniskillen in the All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A Semi Final this Saturday. The venue has been confirmed for Pearse Park Longford and will throw in at 1.30.

Mar 25, 2019

Basketball success for Mustangs Castlebar & Castlerea Kings

Longleitros Basketball Finals Senior Ladies and Men's at the Hub Castlerea Mustangs Castlebar overcame Longford Falcons by eight points in the Ladies decider. While in the men's Castlerea Kings defeated Longford Torpedos 93-70.

Mar 24, 2019

Mayo boxers enjoy success at National Senior Boys and Girls Cadet Championships

Mayo boxers enjoyed success at the National Senior Boys and Girls Cadet Championships over the weekend. Elizabeth Lloyd is into the 54kg final, Amy Carey of Geesala booked her place in the 63kg final, while Peter Maughan of Ballyhaunis is into the 80kg final…

Mar 24, 2019

Results from this weekend's Ras Mhaigheo

The final GC for Rás Mhaigheo 2019 Category winners for each is below the final GC Place No. Name Club Cat Time 1. 26 Charles Prendergast Castlebar Cycling Club A1 5:18:37 2. 50 Darragh McCarter Donegal Bay Cycling Club A1 +0:47 3. 135 Conor Murnane UCD…

Mar 24, 2019

Mayo book Allianz League Final spot against Kerry

Allianz Football LeagueDivision 1Mayo 3-15 Monaghan 1-18Tyrone 3-15 Galway 1-14 Kerry 2-17 Roscommon 0-13 Mayo will play Kerry in the final next Sunday at 4pm in Croke Park - Roscommon are relegated Division 3Offaly 1-11 Sligo 1-10 Division 4Leitrim 1-20…

Mar 24, 2019

Galway lose to Waterford in Allianz Hurling League Semi-Finals

Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Semi FinalsLimerick 1-19 1-16 Dublin Galway 0-19 1-18 Waterford

Mar 24, 2019

Elverys Sports Superleague and Castlecourt Hotel Premier League results

Elverys Sports Super League—Round 1 Ballyheane 2 v 0 Ballyhaunis Town Straide & Foxford Utd 1 v 3 Manulla Westport Utd 3 v 0 Snugboro Utd Ballyglass 1 v 3 Ballina Town Claremorris 0 v 1 Castlebar Celtic Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 1 Fahy Rovers 1 v…

Mar 24, 2019

Mayo Schoolboys cruise to win over Longford Town in U13 League

SSE U13 Schoolboys LeagueMayo League 7-0 Longford Town Goalscorers for Mayo - Dan O'Malley (4), Conor Cannon (2), Conor Nolan (1)

Mar 24, 2019

Mayo & District Motorsport Club members compete at Midlands Rally

This weekend Mayo & District Motorsport club has a large number of members competing in the Midlands Rally which is based in the Longford area. John Warren and Ruthann O'Connor are competing in their Toyota Corolla; Achill’s Brian Lavelle & Shane Corcoran are…

Mar 24, 2019

Saturday's Mayo GAA results

South Mayo O'Mara Cup Final Claremorris 2-15 Hollymount-Carramore 0-07 West Mayo Kelly Cup Final Louisburgh 2-15 Burrishoole 3-10 East Mayo Centenary Cup Final Bohola Moy Davitts 2-14 Aghamore 3-09 North Mayo Sweeney Cup Final Ballina Stephenites 3-08…

FAI Schools Minor B Girls National Cup Semi-Final Coláiste Ailigh, Letterkenny 3-2 St Patrick's College Lacken Cross AET

Mar 19, 2019

Kiltane & Cill Chomain win Mayo Comortas Titles yesterday

Mayo Comortas Peil Maigh Eo Senior Final Kiltane 2-11 Belmullet 1-13 Junior Final Cill Chomain 3-13 Ballycastle 1-07

Mar 17, 2019

Corofin win back to back All-Ireland titles

All-Ireland Senior Club Football Final Corofin 2-16 Dr. Crokes 0-10

Mar 17, 2019

Mayo Ladies earn three point win away to Westmeath

Lidl Ladies National Football League Mayo 3-12 Westmeath 2-12

Mar 17, 2019

Saturday's Divisional GAA results

South Mayo O'Mara Cup Mayo Gaels 3-11 Kilmaine 2-10 West Mayo Kelly Cup Burrishoole 2-07 Ballintubber 0-08 Louisburgh 0-12 Breaffy 0-09 East Mayo Centenary Cup Aghamore 2-10 Ballaghaderreen 2-03 Bohola Moy Davitts 1-10 Kiltimagh 1-07

Mar 16, 2019

Ballycastle and Cill Chomain book Junior Comórtas Final spots

Mayo Junior Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta Semi-FinalsBallycastle 4-06 Tourmakeady 1-09Cill Chomain 2-05 Achill 1-04

Mar 16, 2019

Saturday's Allianz Football & Hurling League results for Connacht sides

Allianz Football League Division 1 Mayo 1-10 Kerry 0-11 Galway 1-17 Roscommon 1-10 Division 3Longford 2-15 Sligo 0-14 Allianz Hurling League Quarter FinalsGalway 3-21 Wexford 3-11

Mar 15, 2019

St Coleman’s capture Connacht PPS Senior A title

Connacht PPS Senior A Final St Coleman’s College Claremorris 0-15 St Gerald’s College Castlebar 1-11 Senior B Final Roscommon CBS 5-22 Summerhill College Sligo 2-12 Connacht PPS Senior C League Final St Joseph's Foxford 0-19 Calasanctius College Oranmore 2-10…

Mar 15, 2019

Mayo team to face Kerry is named

Mayo make the long trip south to face Kerry in Austin Stack Park, Tralee tomorrow night at 7pm. Two defeats in a row means Mayo need a win to stave off any relegation worries ahead of the final round of games next weekend. The team named shows three changes…

Mar 15, 2019

St Patrick's College Lacken Cross capture FAI Schools Minor B Girls Connacht title

FAI Schools Minor B Girls Connacht Cup Final St Patrick's College Lacken Cross 2-1 St Joseph's Secondary School Foxford

Mar 14, 2019

Draw made for the last eight of the TP Brennan Connacht Cup & Shield

Connacht Football Association Connacht Football Association TP Brennan Connacht Cup Fixtures 2018/2019 Round: Quarter Finals Date: Sunday 31st March 2019 K.O. 2pm Home Away 1 Corrib Rangers v Carbury FC 2 MCR FC v Mervue Utd 3 Ballina Town v Castlebar Celtic…

Mar 14, 2019

Results from East Mayo Scór na bPáistí

SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ (East) The last of the Scór na bPáistí divisional rounds took place last night (Wednesday) in east Mayo’s Kilmovee Community Centre, with a considerable crowd in attendance. Results of the night are as follows: Figure Dancing: Bekan NS. Solo…

Mar 13, 2019

Mayo team to face Westmeath in Lidl Ladies NFL on Sunday is named

The Mayo team to play Westmeath on Sunday March 17th has been named@ Throw in at 2pm Venue: Cusack Park, Mullingar Ref: Gavin Corrigan 1 Laura Brennan Hollymount 2 Nicola O Malley Westport 3 Roisin Flynn Knockmore 4 Ella Brennan Charlestown 5 Kathryn Sullivan…

Mar 13, 2019

Connacht players included on O'Connor Cup All-Stars and Rising Stars teams

THE Gourmet Food Parlour O’Connor Cup All-Stars and Rising Stars have been announced following a mammoth weekend of action at DIT Broombridge, DIT Grangegorman and Abbotstown, where seven winners were confirmed in the GFP Higher Education Championship Finals.…

Mar 13, 2019

Second day of Cheltenham festival goes ahead today

The second day of the Cheltenham Festival goes ahead as planned. The Ladies Day card was under threat as high winds had been forecast for the Prestbury Park area, but those have subsided. The course passed a preliminary inspection two hours earlier than…

Mar 12, 2019

Tributes paid to Black Tom Freeman of Aghamore GAA club

Aghamore GAA Club has paid tribute to Tom Freeman, better known as Black Tom, who has passed away following an illness. The father of Mayo footballer Alan Freeman was much loved by everyone in the club and wider GAA community, according to a Facebook tribute…

Mar 12, 2019

Day One of the Cheltenham Festival

Race fans are under starter's orders for the opening day of the 2019 Cheltenham Festival. A huge cheer will go up at Prestbury Park, when the first of this year's 28 races gets underway at 1.30. The Willie Mullins-trained 'Klassical Dream' is set to go off…

Mar 11, 2019

Niall Cullen appointed as referee for Mayo v Kerry on Saturday

Niall Cullen has been confirmed as the referee for Mayo’s clash with Kerry in Round 6 of the Allianz National Football League on Saturday. The Fermanagh official will take charge of the Division 1 meeting in Tralee which starts at 7pm. The game will be live…

Mar 11, 2019

Sligo GAA renew their sponsorship with Connolly Motors

Once again Connolly Motor Group will deliver a critical part of the support function for the Sligo Senior football team for the 2019 season by delivering the Team Kit van decked out in the impressive team colours. For a number of years now Connolly Motor…

Mar 10, 2019

This weekend's Mayo GAA results

O'Mara Cup Group 1 Sun, 10 Mar, (Round: Round 4), Kilmaine GAA 4-8 Neale 0-8 Sun, 10 Mar, (Round: Round 4), Ballinrobe 1-11 Hollymount-Carramore 3-8 Kelly Cup Group 2 Sat, 09 Mar, (Round: Round 3), Parke 1-8 Louisburgh 1-10 Kelly Cup Group 3 Sat, 09 Mar,…

Mar 10, 2019

Mayo maintain Division 2A Allianz Hurling League status, while Roscommon capture 3A title

Allianz Hurling League Div 1B Waterford 1-18 2-13 Galway Allianz Hurling League Div 2A London 1-10 0-16 Mayo Relegation Play-Off Offaly 1-16 2-14 Carlow Allianz Hurling League Div 3A Final Roscommon 0-14 0-11 Armagh Allianz Hurling League Div 3B Final Sligo…

Mar 10, 2019

Results from today's FAI Junior Cup and Connacht Cup and Shield action

FAI New Balance Junior Cup 2018-----Quarter-Final Westport Utd 1 v 2 aet Ashling Annacotty FC 2.00pm --------------------------------- T.P. Brennan Connacht Cup—Round: Last 16 Manulla 4 v 0 Maree/Oranmore A 2.00pm J. Mulroe M. Halligan T. Jennings Strand…

SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ (West) Results of the night are as follows: Figure Dancing: Louisburgh NS.🥇 Solo Singing: Adam Gaffney, Ballyvary Central NS.🥇 Instrumental Music: Ballyvary Central NS. 🥇 Recitation: Paul Mongey, Breaffy NS.🥇 Ballad Group: Ballyvary Central…

Mar 08, 2019

Diarmuid O'Connor confirmed as Mayo captain for the 2019 season

Diarmuid O’Connor will be the Mayo captain for the 2019 season. The news was confirmed last night by Mayo GAA. The two-time Young Footballer of the year made his championship debut for Mayo against New York in 2014. Paddy Durcan has been named as vice-captain.

Mar 07, 2019

Results from North Mayo Scór na bPáistí and Senior Scór

SCÓR NA bPÁISTÍ (North) Figure Dancing: Crossmolina NS. Solo Singing: Dearbhla Donoghue, Shraigh NS, Bunnahowen. Instrumental Music: Behy NS, Ballina. Recitation: Edmond Maughan, Crossmolina NS. Ballad Group: Cooneal NS, Ballina. Sean Nós Dancing: Oisín…

Mar 07, 2019

Claremorris capture Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup title

Castlebar Celtic Bryan Mannion 2, Peter Bourke 1 3 - 5 Claremorris David Grant 2, Michael Mullins 1, Pauric Ring 1, Mick Mullee 1

Mar 06, 2019

Seamus O'Shea looks set to miss the rest of Mayo's Allianz Football League campaign

Seamus O'Shea looks set to miss the rest of Mayo's Allianz Football League campaign. The 31-year-old injured his ankle in training last week and sat out the weekend defeat to their rivals Galway. O'Shea has reportedly sustained ligament damage and could be…

Mar 06, 2019

Roscommon CBS book place in Connacht PPS Senior B Final

Connacht PPS Senior B Semi-Final Roscommon CBS 1-13 St Muredach's 1-10

Mar 05, 2019

Kieran Marmion set to return to the Ireland Squad for Sunday's clash with France

Kieran Marmion looks set to return in the Ireland squad for Sunday's Six Nations match against France at the Aviva Stadium. The Connacht scrum half has been out of Joe Schmidt's plans since undergoing ankle surgery after starting November's win over the All…

Mar 05, 2019

Galway United through to the next round of the EA Sports Cup following extra time win

Galway United needed extra time to beat Athlone Town 2-1 in the EA Sports Cup last night. Bray Wanderers held off a spirited second half performance to defeat Wexford 3-2. Cabinteely were 1-nil winners away to Drogheda. Shelbourne saw off Bluebell 1-nil at…

Mar 04, 2019

Allianz Hurling League Final moved back a week as a result of yesterday's postponed games

Yesterday's postponed games in the Allianz Hurling League have resulted in this year's final being moved back a week. The Division 1A meetings of Wexford and Kilkenny, and Cork and Tipperary have been re-arranged for next Sunday, as has the 1B clash of…

Elvery’s Sports Super League Ballina Town Ballyglass Ballyhaunis Town Ballyheane Castlebar Celtic Claremorris Manulla Snugboro Utd Straide & Foxford Utd Westport Utd 10 teams--------------------18 Rounds Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Achill Rovers Ballina…

A sell out crowd will be at Dalymount Park tonight for an eagerly awaited Dublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers. Both sides will be aiming to make it three wins out of three in the new S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division season. Rovers sit…

Feb 25, 2019

Swinford GAA will host Donegal Garda GAA in game to mark 10th anniversary of the passing of Garda Robert McCallion

On Saturday 9th of March at 2pm, Swinford GAA will host Donegal Garda GAA in a commemorative GAA football match to mark the 10th anniversary of the passing of Garda Robert McCallion The game will be held at Robert McCallion Memorial Park in Swinford. Robert…

Feb 25, 2019

Mayo & District Motorsport Club out in force at Birr Stages Rally

Mayo & District Motorsport Club was out in force for the Birr Stages Rally which took place on Sunday (23rd). This was also the opening round of the Triton Showers National Rally Championship for 2019. Top of the Mayo competitors was Karl Egan who was…

Feb 25, 2019

Interleague results from the weekend's action

SFAI Subway U-12 Inter League Fixtures Saturday 23rd February 2019 Home Away Sligo Leitrim 0-1 Donegal Galway League 1-1 Mayo League RDYSL 2-3 Longford SFAI Skechers U-13 National Final Fixture Sunday 24th February 2019 e Home Away Mayo 1-2 Cavan/Monaghan

Dublin will continue to play two games in the 'Super 8s' at Croke Park. A Donegal motion proposing the Dubs to be restricted to just one of their three matches at the venue was heavily defeated at Congress this afternoon. Former G-A-A president Sean Kelly…

Feb 23, 2019

Mayo handballers contest five Connacht Finals last night

Mayo’s handballers contested five Connacht Finals last night at various venues with contrasting outcomes. Belcarra’s Claire Reynolds lost out in the Ladies Minor Singles decider to Galway's Niamh Heffernan while Martin McAndrew and Tommie Harrington of Mayo…

Feb 23, 2019

Wins for St Muredach's and Roscommon CBS in Connacht PPS Senior B Quarter Finals

Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B Championship Quarter FinalsSt Muredach's Ballina 2-15 St Nathy's College Ballaghaderreen 1-11 Roscommon CBS 2-20 Presentation College Headford 0-1

Feb 17, 2019

Weekend's Mayo GAA Divisional Cup results

O'Mara Cup Group 1 Sun, 17 Feb, (Round: Round 1), Neale 2-14 Hollymount-Carramore 1-10 Sun, 17 Feb, (Round: Round 1), Garrymore 2-11 Davitts 0-6 Sun, 17 Feb, (Round: Round 1), Shrule/Glencorrib - Claremorris W/O Kelly Cup Group 1 Sat, 16 Feb, (Round: Round…

Feb 17, 2019

NUI Galway lose to UCC in Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup Semi-Final

NUI Galway suffered a three point defeat to UCC in today's Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup semi final in Mallow. 4-9 to 1-15 the final score with Kildare's Jack Robinson, Sligo's Nathan Mullen, Antrim's Owen Gallagher and the Galway contingent of Peter Cooke,…

Feb 17, 2019

Connemara and Creggs book place in Connacht Junior Rugby Cup Final

Connacht Junior Cup Semi-FinalsCastlebar 15-25 CreggsTuam 6-18 Connemara

Feb 17, 2019

Westport Utd through to quarter finals of FAI Junior Cup

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

Feb 17, 2019

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

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

Feb 17, 2019

Mayo Hurlers suffer heavy defeat away to Kerry in the League

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

All-Ireland Senior Club Football Semi-Final Corofin 2-13 Gweedore 1-12

Feb 16, 2019

Castlebar's Jim McGovern elected President of Golfing Union of Ireland

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

Feb 15, 2019

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

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

Feb 14, 2019

Mary Immaculate defeats NUI Galway in Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final

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

Feb 14, 2019

Sligo Rovers sign striker Ronan Coughlan

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

Feb 14, 2019

Westaro Masters League results from last night

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

Feb 13, 2019

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

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

Feb 13, 2019

Mayo League confirm Masters Award Winners for January

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

Feb 13, 2019

Draw is made for Quarter Finals of FAI Junior Cup

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

Feb 12, 2019

Denis Buckley signs contract extension with Connacht Rugby

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

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

Feb 09, 2019

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

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

Feb 08, 2019

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

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

Feb 08, 2019

Sligo Rovers boost their striking options ahead of the new season

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

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

Feb 06, 2019

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

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

Feb 06, 2019

St Joseph's Foxford capture John Murphy Schools Cup title

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

Feb 05, 2019

Mayo Ladies take on Donegal in Convoy on Sunday

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

Feb 04, 2019

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

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

Feb 04, 2019

Sligo Rovers midfielder drafted into Republic of Ireland 21 training camp

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

Feb 04, 2019

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

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

Feb 03, 2019

Rice College record win in Connacht PPS Senior A Championship

Feb 01, 2019

Sligo Rovers have signed Nigerian striker Brendan Ogbu

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

Feb 01, 2019

Tyrone name their team to face Mayo on Sunday

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

Jan 31, 2019

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

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

Jan 31, 2019

Galway United confirms Marc Ludden has signed new contract

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

Jan 30, 2019

NUIG overcome Garda College in Sigerson Cup action

Sigerson Cup NUI Galway 0-11 Garda College 0-09St Mary's 1-15 IT Tralee 1-10

Jan 30, 2019

Donie Smith hit with proposed one match ban

Roscommon's Donie Smith has been hit with a proposed one match ban over an incident in last Saturday's Allianz League Division 1 game between Mayo and Roscommon according to the Irish Daily Star. Smith's hand appeared to have made contact with Keith Higgins'…

Jan 30, 2019

Mayo Ladies manager hits out at LGFA for what he describes as 'outrageous' treatment by governing body following player walkout

The Mayo Ladies Football Manager Peter Leahy has hit out at the LGFA for what he describes as ‘outrageous’ treatment which he was subjected to following a walkout by a number of players last summer. Speaking to the Irish Independent, Leahy said that he was…

Jan 29, 2019

Belmullet's Gary Boylan signs for Cork City

Former Mayo GAA minor star Gary Boylan has signed for Cork City. The 22-year-old Belmullet man joins City from Sligo Rovers, a club with which he made 100 appearances. He is expected to be back to full fitness before the start of the 2019 League of Ireland…

Allianz Football LeagueMayo 1-08Roscommon 1-07

Jan 26, 2019

Ballina record another good away win in AIL Division 2C

AIL Division 2C Ballina 45-28 Bangor

Jan 26, 2019

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

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

Jan 25, 2019

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

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

Jan 25, 2019

Sligo GAA unveil new jersey

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

Jan 25, 2019

New Roscommon jersey is unveiled

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

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

Jan 22, 2019

Gavin Cawley appointed new manager of Leitrim Ladies Senior Football team

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

Jan 22, 2019

St. Colmans Claremorris win the Mayo Junior A Hurling title

St. Colman’s College Claremorris have today won the Mayo Colleges Junior A Hurling title. Colman’s saw off Rice College Westport on a 5-7 to 3-6 scoreline. This is the first hurling title win for the College since the early eighties.

Jan 22, 2019

St. Joseph's Secondary School Foxford in FAI Schools Senior B Cup Semi-Final

St. Joseph’s Secondary School Foxford are involved in an FAI Schools John Murphy Senior B National Cup Semi-Final. The Foxford pupils will face Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair at 1pm in Sligo.

Jan 22, 2019

St. Mary's Secondary School Ballina narrowly lose out in All-Ireland U16 B Girls Basketball Final

St. Mary’s Secondary School Ballina narrowly lost out to Scoil Ruain, Killenaule in the All-Ireland U16 B Girls Basketball final yesterday. The Ballina girls were defeated 39-35. Tomorrow St. Brendan’s, Belmullet will take on Waterpark College in the U19 C…

Jan 21, 2019

2 Double headers confirmed for the league for the Mayo Ladies

THE Ladies Gaelic Football Association is pleased to confirm the full list of 13 confirmed ‘double-header’ fixtures during the 2019 Lidl National League campaign. The Lidl National Football League Fixtures will provide curtain raisers to men’s Allianz…

Jan 21, 2019

Barry Cassidy confirmed as the referee for Mayo v Roscommon on Saturday night

Barry Cassidy from Derry has been confirmed as the referee for the opening League game between Mayo and Roscommon on Saturday night. The game will take place under lights in MacHale park at 7pm. The clash will be broadcast live on Midwest Radio Sport where…

Jan 21, 2019

Connacht's Quinn Roux has been called into Ireland's Six Nations squad

Quinn Roux has been called into Ireland's Six Nations squad. The Connacht lock takes the place of Tadhg Beirne who has been ruled out of the games against England and Scotland. Beirne injured his knee during a man of the match performance in Munster's crucial…

Jan 21, 2019

Paddy Durcan hits 1-3 for UUJ in their Sigerson Cup win over IT Tralee

Mayo's Paddy Durcan notched up 1-3 for University of Ulster Jordanstown in their Sigerson Cup win over IT Tralee yesterday. The Castlebar Mitchels club man put in a fine display in ensuring the Ulster University will be in the quarter final of the competition…

Jan 21, 2019

Sarah Rowe bags two goals in her first outing for AFLW side Collingwood

Ballina's Sarah Rowe produced a fine display in her first outing AFLW side Collingwood, scoring two goals while showing that she can transfer her Gaelic football skills to Aussie Rules. The Melbourne-based outfit were narrowly defeated by 2018 champions…

Jan 21, 2019

Spar FAI Primary School 5s Programme open to Mayo Schools

The SPAR FAI Primary School 5s Programme was officially launched by former Republic of Ireland International Keith Andrews and current Republic of Ireland Women’s International Megan Campbell. The fun five-a-side football programme has gone from strength to…

Jan 20, 2019

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

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

Jan 20, 2019

Roscommon retain FBD League title

FBD League Final Roscommon 0-13 Galway 1-05

Jan 20, 2019

Mayo Volleyball Club back to winning ways

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

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

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

Jan 15, 2019

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

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

Jan 15, 2019

Mayo's Andrew Peters signs for Galway United

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

Jan 15, 2019

Tuam Stadium confirmed as venue for FBD league final on Sunday

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

Jan 13, 2019

Westport Utd through to last 16 of FAI Junior Cup

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

Jan 13, 2019

Galway and Roscommon through to FBD League Final

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

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

Jan 10, 2019

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

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

Jan 10, 2019

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

Jan 04, 2019

Mayo team to face Leitrim on Sunday is named

Mayo get their 2019 campaign up & running on Sunday when new manager James Horan takes his team to Carrick on Shannon to face Leitrim in the FBD league opener. The team named shows a mix of youth & experience as Mayo look to start their season with a win.…

Jan 04, 2019

Connacht GAA advise supporters to purchase tickets in advance for FBD League game between Mayo and Leitrim

Tickets for Sunday’s FBD Insurance Connacht GAA Senior Football League meeting of Leitrim and Mayo, Sunday 6th January in Avantcard Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, (Throw in 1.30pm) are now on sale. Supporters intending on travelling to game are advised to purchase…

Jan 04, 2019

Connacht team to face Munster in Pro 14 on Saturday is named

Prop Denis Buckley is set to make his 150th appearance for his province as the Roscommon man is named in Connacht's starting side to face Munster in the Sportsground on Saturday (Kick off 7:35pm). Tickets for the interpro derby have completely sold out as…

Jan 04, 2019

Mayo & District Motorsport Club confirm that Mayo Stages Rally will not run in 2019

Mayo & District Motorsport Club have announced an additional Loose Surface Autocross for the 2019 season. Due to the success of last year’s autocross championship which took place between May and September, Mayo Motorsport Club are adding a fifth event to the…

Jan 03, 2019

Connacht's Bundee Aki a doubt for Munster's visit on Saturday

Connacht's Bundee Aki is a doubt for the visit of Munster in the Guinness Pro14 on Saturday. The Ireland centre picked up a knock in last weekend's victory over Ulster and might not be risked this week. Winger Matt Healy is in contention to return for the…

Jan 03, 2019

Inter-County Boxing event in Ballina postponed until Sunday 13th Jan

The Inter-County Boxing event due to be held in Ballina this Saturday has been postponed until the following weekend. The event is being organised to mark Knockmore / Foxford boxing club's 10th anniversary, and the Tyrone/ Fermanagh County Board will supply…

Jan 02, 2019

James Horan sceptical of new experimental rules for football

Mayo senior football manager James Horan has described the new experimental rules for football as “a little bit crazy”. The new playing rules, which have come into effect in recent weeks, came in for more criticism from managers over the weekend and James…

Dec 31, 2018

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

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

Dec 31, 2018

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

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

Dec 29, 2018

Connacht record fine win over Ulster

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

Dec 29, 2018

Clan na nGael capture Roscommon U20 Division 1 title

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

Dec 28, 2018

Connacht face Ulster in Pro14 action this evening in Galway

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

Dec 27, 2018

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

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

Dec 24, 2018

Galway United confirm three contract signings for 2019

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

Dec 22, 2018

Charlestown capture Mayo U21 B Football title

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

Dec 21, 2018

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

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

Dec 21, 2018

Connacht make ten changes for clash with Leinster on Saturday

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

Dec 20, 2018

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

The Mayo Senior Football squad will be singing Christmas Carols this Saturday from 2-3pm outside Elverys on Bridge Street. They will have members of Cor Mhaigh Eo to help with the singing and there will be a collection for the St Vincent de Paul. The players…

Dec 20, 2018

Westaro Masters League results from last night

Division 1—Round 8 Swinford ‘B’ 4 v 1 Swinford Fahy Rovers 1 v 9 Ballina Town Westport Utd 4 v 5 Manulla Division 2—Round 8 Claremorris 2 v 1 Conn Rangers Achill Rovers 4 v 3 Swinford ‘C’ Straide & Foxford Utd 7 v 7 Manulla ‘B’

Dec 19, 2018

Connacht PPS result from today

Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools Football Senior B League- Knockout, Venue: Connacht GAA Centre, (Final), Claregalway College 1-13 St Muredachs, Ballina 4-7

Dec 18, 2018

Tom Daly joins Connacht until the end of the Season

Tom Daly has joined Connacht on loan until the end of the season. The Leinster centre has joined the western province amid a mini injury crisis in defence at the Sportsground. Daly's first game for Connacht could come against Leinster at the RDS on Saturday.

Dec 18, 2018

Mayo U21 B Football final to take place on Friday night

Ardnaree Sarsfields and Charlestown Sarsfields will contest this year’s Mayo U21 B Football Final. Ardnaree overcame Burrishoole in a thrilling last four encounter which went to extra time. Charlestown had a more comfortable semi-final win when they accounted…

Dec 18, 2018

Treasurer hits out at state of Galway GAA finances

Galway GAA treasurer Michael Burke hit out at people "within Galway GAA" who he said "put every barrier and obstacle" in his way of getting to the truth of their financial problems. Speaking at last night's Galway GAA Convention, Mr Burke said "the game is…

Dec 18, 2018

Connacht hope to continue winning run when they play Leinster on Saturday

Connacht will hope to continue their winning run when they play Leinster on Saturday. The Connacht squad will head to the home of the Pro14 and European champions on the back of a five-match winning run, and are fully focused on achieving a rare win in…

Dec 17, 2018

All-Ireland club championship semi-final fixtures confirmed

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

Dec 17, 2018

Donal Higgins signs new contract with Galway Utd

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

Dec 17, 2018

Claremorris Squash player wins Leinster Senior Men's Open

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

Dec 16, 2018

Ardnaree and Charlestown book place in Mayo U21 B Final

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

Dec 15, 2018

Ballina finish 2018 with a win in AIL

AIL Division 2C Ballina 26-7 City of Derry

Dec 14, 2018

Connacht looking to record back to back wins over Perpignan tonight

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

Dec 13, 2018

Cretaro leaves Sligo Rovers after 17 seasons at the Showgrounds

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

Dec 13, 2018

Westaro Masters League results from last night

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

Dec 12, 2018

Mayo native puts in huge performance in FA Cup for Peterborough

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

Dec 12, 2018

Connacht GAA confirms full fixture list for 2019 championships

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

Dec 12, 2018

Venues confirmed for Mayo U21 B Football Semi-Finals

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

Dec 11, 2018

Connacht Post Primary Schools Results from today

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

Dec 11, 2018

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

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

Dec 11, 2018

Connacht submit planning application for redevelopment of the Sportsground in Galway

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

Islandeady boxer Ray Moylette was agonisingly beaten in his WBC title bout at the Royal Theatre tonight. Two judges scored it in a one point win for Ray and his opponent Christian Uruzquieta, while the third gave the Mexican a 96-92 win. This was an…

Dec 07, 2018

Connacht name team for European Challenge Cup clash with Perpignan on Saturday

Connacht are boosted by the return of Irish internationals Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Quinn Roux for the European Challenge Cup clash with Perpignan in The Sportsground on Saturday. Aki forms a midfield partnership with 22 year old Academy player Kieran…

Dec 07, 2018

Accounts for Sligo GAA County Board released ahead of Convention

Accounts for Sligo GAA County Board issued ahead of Convention next week, show that the board is operating in a surplus. The overall surplus for 2018 is €102,435 which is down slightly from €115, 439. Income for 2018 was €1,131,338 down from €1,295, 298 last…

Dec 07, 2018

Decisions made at meeting of Mayo League Management Committee are published

At a meeting of the League Management Committee on 4th December 2018 the following decisions were taken arising from suggestions put forward at the recent Players Forum. These will be implemented for the 2019 season. The season to commence on Sunday 3rd March…

Dec 06, 2018

Ray Moylette makes weight for tomorrow night's Homecoming fight in Castlebar

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

Dec 06, 2018

John Russell appointed Assistant Manager of Sligo Rovers

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

Dec 06, 2018

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

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

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

Dec 03, 2018

Alan Murphy signs contract extension with Galway United

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

Dec 03, 2018

Former Galway United goalkeeper signs for Cork City

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

Dec 03, 2018

Ballyhaunis GAA looking for a new senior football manager

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

Dec 02, 2018

Westport Utd through to Round 6 of the FAI Junior Cup

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

Dec 02, 2018

Mayo U21 Football Championship results from today

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

Dec 02, 2018

Ballina top of Division 2C of the AIL League

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

Dec 02, 2018

Connacht make it two wins from two in South Africa

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

Dec 01, 2018

Update from the Mayo Senior Football squad

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

Dec 01, 2018

Claremorris book place in Mayo U21 A Football Final

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

Nov 30, 2018

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

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

Nov 30, 2018

Changes to this weekend's Mayo GAA Fixtures

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

Nov 30, 2018

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

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

Nov 30, 2018

Carnacon player appointed as coach to the Claremorris Senior Football team

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

Nov 29, 2018

Westaro Masters League results from last night

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

Nov 28, 2018

GAA and GPA meet to discuss incoming rule changes to football

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

Nov 28, 2018

Connacht PPS results from today

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

Nov 28, 2018

Fixtures confirmed for 2019 Lidl Ladies National Football League

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

Nov 27, 2018

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

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

Nov 27, 2018

Mayo sides looking to progress in FAI Junior Cup this weekend

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

Nov 27, 2018

Liam McHale confirmed as selector of the Naas senior footballers

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

Nov 26, 2018

Ronan Murray joins Sligo Rovers on two-year contract

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

Nov 26, 2018

T.P. Brennan Connacht Cup Results

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

Nov 25, 2018

Mayo U21 Championship results from today

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

Nov 25, 2018

Corofin win their third successive Connacht Senior Crown

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

Nov 25, 2018

Connacht pick up bonus point win away to the Southern Kings

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

Nov 24, 2018

Mayo GAA results from today

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

Nov 24, 2018

Tooreen defeated by Oranmore Maree in Connacht Intermediate Hurling Final

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

Nov 24, 2018

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

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

Nov 24, 2018

Changes to TP Brennan Connacht Cup Fixtures for this weekend

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

Nov 23, 2018

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

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

Nov 23, 2018

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

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

Nov 22, 2018

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

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

Nov 22, 2018

Westaro Masters League results from last night

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

Nov 21, 2018

Former Ireland U20 signs first senior professional contract with Connacht

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

Nov 21, 2018

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

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

Nov 21, 2018

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

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

Nov 20, 2018

Former Castlebar Celtic player Darragh Reilly makes his international debut

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

Nov 20, 2018

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

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

Nov 20, 2018

Mayo U21 Championship action this weekend

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

Nov 20, 2018

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

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

Nov 20, 2018

Mayo players who have undergone recent surgery are making good progress

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

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

Nov 18, 2018

Results from Interschools Showjumping event in Claremorris Equestrian Centre

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

Nov 18, 2018

Charlestown driver honoured at National Rally Championship Awards night

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

Nov 18, 2018

Weekend's Ladies Club Championship results

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

Nov 18, 2018

Claremorris native Cian Brennan places second at World Natural Bodybuilding Championships

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

Nov 17, 2018

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

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

Nov 17, 2018

Easkey capture Connacht Junior Club Title

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

Nov 16, 2018

County U21 A Quarter Final is postponed

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

Nov 16, 2018

Westport Utd pay tribute to the late Ollie Gannon

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

Nov 15, 2018

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

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

Nov 15, 2018

Westaro Masters League results from last night

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

Nov 15, 2018

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

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

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

Nov 12, 2018

Exciting weekend of Mayo U21 Club Football Championship action ahead

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

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

Nov 09, 2018

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

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

Nov 09, 2018

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

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

Nov 08, 2018

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

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

Nov 08, 2018

Anthony Cunningham linked with vacant Roscommon manager's job

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

Nov 07, 2018

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

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

Nov 06, 2018

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

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

Nov 06, 2018

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

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

Nov 05, 2018

Ladies Football Players' Player of the Year nominees announced

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

Nov 05, 2018

Three Mayo Clubs in Connacht action this weekend

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

Nov 04, 2018

Mayo GAA results from Sunday November 4th

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

Nov 04, 2018

Corofin crowned Galway Senior Champions at second time of asking

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

Nov 04, 2018

St Brendan's capture Ladies Connacht IntermediateTitle

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

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

Nov 02, 2018

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

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

Nov 01, 2018

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

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

AIL Division 2C Bruff 26-18 Ballina

Oct 27, 2018

Mayo GAA results from Friday night

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

Oct 27, 2018

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

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

Midwest Sport understands that a steering group of Mayo County Board has requested that clubs would consider giving €83 of their annual gate receipt rebate back so it can be given to Caiseal Gaels and Ballyvary Hurling Clubs. The two clubs were left out of…

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

Oct 19, 2018

Mayo Senior & Intermediate Final Previews

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

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

Oct 17, 2018

Ger Lyttle departs at Sligo Rovers manager

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

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

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

Oct 14, 2018

Mayo GAA results

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

Oct 14, 2018

Results from Sligo and Roscommon County Finals

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

Oct 14, 2018

Mayo League results from Sunday October 14th

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

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

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

Oct 10, 2018

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

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

Oct 10, 2018

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

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

Oct 10, 2018

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

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

Oct 09, 2018

Stephen Glennon steps down as Galway Ladies Manager

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

Oct 09, 2018

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

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

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

Oct 03, 2018

Mayo native appointed Director of Basketball at NUI Galway

Sep 30, 2018

Balla capture Mayo Junior A Football title

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

Sep 30, 2018

Mayo Ladies Club Championship results from today

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

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

Sep 29, 2018

Westport capture Mayo Junior B Football title

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

Sep 28, 2018

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

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

Sep 28, 2018

Recent Mayo Post Primary Schools results

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

Sep 28, 2018

Mayo native to captain Connacht for clash with Leinster tomorrow

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

Sep 28, 2018

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

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

Sep 28, 2018

Mayo player in final of Europe Cup in darts

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

Sep 28, 2018

Mayo GAA unveil 2019 home jersey

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

Sep 27, 2018

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

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

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

Sep 25, 2018

Paul Taylor officially ratified as new Sligo Senior Football Manager

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

Sep 24, 2018

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

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

Sep 24, 2018

Four Mayo players included in the Eirgrid U20 Awards

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

Sep 24, 2018

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

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

Sep 24, 2018

Mayo LGFA Senior & Intermediate Club Championship results

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

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

Sep 21, 2018

Galway GAA Secretary John Hynes steps down

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

Sep 21, 2018

Sean Armstrong announces his retirement from inter-county football

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

Sep 21, 2018

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

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

Sep 21, 2018

Paul Taylor set to become next Sligo Senior Football manager

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

Sep 21, 2018

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

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

Sep 21, 2018

Final race meet of the year at Ballinrobe today

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

Sep 20, 2018

Two nominees for Mayo senior football manager position

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

Sep 20, 2018

Ballinrobe #BeActive night of sport takes place on 29th Sept

The Ballinrobe #Be Active Festival of Sport Night takes place on Saturday week 29th September. The event is being held in conjunction with the "European Week of Sport". It gets underway at 5.30 on the Saturday evening and will incorporate a family sports…

Sep 20, 2018

Ballaghaderreen's Mike Solan nominated for the post of Mayo Senior Football Manager

# MidwestRadioSport can reveal that 2016 All Ireland under 21 winning manager Mike Solan has been nominated for the post of the Mayo Senior Football manager by Ballaghaderreen GAA club. Solan guided Mayo to the first ever Connacht U20 this year with…

Sep 19, 2018

Five members of the All Ireland-winning Galway side have been rewarded with places on the Electric Ireland Minor Star Awards Hurling Team of the Year

Five members of the All Ireland-winning Galway side have been rewarded with places on the Electric Ireland Minor Star Awards Hurling Team of the Year. This year's beaten finalists Kilkenny have four on the team, Tipperary have three, Dublin two, and there's a…

Sep 19, 2018

James Horan's return to the Mayo Senior Footballers appears a step closer

The deadline for nominations for the vacant Mayo football manager's job has passed. It's believed former Mayo boss James Horan has received the backing of at least one club to succeed Stephen Rochford. Horan's home club of Ballintubber have nominated him to…

Sep 19, 2018

Connacht Council allows Carnacon to remain in Mayo Football Championship

The Mayo Ladies Football saga took another twist last night. The Connacht Council have allowed Carnacon to remain in the Mayo Football Championship following an appeal which was heard at last night's Connacht Council meeting. The Mayo Ladies County Board had…

Sep 18, 2018

Mayo LGFA support Peter Leahy

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

Sep 18, 2018

Racing continues at Galway today

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

Sep 18, 2018

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

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

Sep 17, 2018

Statement from former members of Mayo Ladies Senior panel released

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

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

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

Sep 07, 2018

Maeve Gallagher selected for Irish team for World Road Cycling Championships

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

Sep 07, 2018

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

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

Sep 06, 2018

Burrishoole overcome Islandeady in Intermediate Championship refixture

Sep 04, 2018

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

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

Sep 04, 2018

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

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

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

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

Aug 28, 2018

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

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

Aug 28, 2018

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

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

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

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

Aug 21, 2018

Winners of Belmullet Sea Angling Club International competition

Anglers from England, Northern Ireland, the United States and from across Ireland took part in the Belmullet Sea Angling Club International Two Day Open Boat competition last weekend. The prize for Greatest Variety over 2 days went to Tony Lally of Belmullet…

Aug 21, 2018

7-race card in Sligo this evening

There's a seven-race card at Sligo this evening where the first goes to post at 5.10. Robert Power returns to action this evening after missing the last couple of months due to injury.

Aug 21, 2018

Sligo & Leitrim boxers in action this afternoon at World Youth Championships

Team Ireland get their campaign under way this afternoon at the World Youth Championships in Hungary. European silver medallist Dearbhla Rooney is first up today. The Leitrim featherweight fights Panpatchara (Pan-pat-chara) Somnuek (Som-new-ekk) in the last…

Aug 20, 2018

Flat racing to continue at Ballinrobe, following meeting this morning

Flat racing is to continue at Ballinrobe after a meeting between representatives of several ruling bodies took place this morning. The Racing Post reports that the track’s future on the level was placed into doubt after a fixture last week was cancelled after…

Aug 20, 2018

Sligo Rovers host Dundalk tonight

7.45 is the start time for the S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division game between Dundalk and Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds. A win will move the Lilywhites 3 points clear at the top of the table. Cork City drew level on points with following a 1 all…

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

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

Aug 14, 2018

Mayo V Cork teams to meet in Croke Park Charity Challenge

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

Aug 14, 2018

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

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

Aug 14, 2018

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

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

Aug 14, 2018

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

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

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

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

Aug 11, 2018

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

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

Aug 11, 2018

Sligo Rovers host Longford Town today in the Cup

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

Aug 11, 2018

Galway looking to overcome Dublin this evening

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

Aug 10, 2018

Mayo League Football Show Podcast shortlisted for award

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

Aug 10, 2018

Mayo GAA results from Thursday night

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

Aug 09, 2018

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

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

Aug 09, 2018

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

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

Aug 08, 2018

Results from the Mayo Under 16 Championship

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

Aug 08, 2018

Two Days of Racing at Sligo gets underway this evening

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

Aug 08, 2018

Sean Russell signs for Galway United

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

Aug 08, 2018

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

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

Aug 07, 2018

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

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

Aug 07, 2018

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

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

Aug 07, 2018

Seven Race Card at Roscommon this evening

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

Aug 07, 2018

Ballyhaunis win the Connacht Senior Cricket Championship

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

The Roscommon senior football management team today named their Match Day 26 to face Dublin on Sunday next in the All-Ireland quarter-final stage 3 match in Croke Park. The team features a number of changes to the team that played Donegal two weeks ago. It…

Aug 02, 2018

Change of time for Mayo's TG4 Quarter Final clash with Galway

The LGFA and TG4 have revised the throw-in time for Mayo’s TG4 Quarter Final clash with Galway. Throw in is now at 3pm on Sunday Aug 12th. Ref is Niall McCormack. Venue still to be confirmed.

Aug 01, 2018

Sligo Rovers will participate in 2018/2019 Scottish Challenge Cup

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

Aug 01, 2018

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

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

Aug 01, 2018

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

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

Jul 31, 2018

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

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

Jul 31, 2018

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

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

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

Jul 29, 2018

Sunday's Ladies GAA results

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

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

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…

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