Mayo GAA will be holding a Training Course for voluntary stewards to assist with the games in MacHale Park in Castlebar and at club pitches in Mayo for 2021 and beyond. When trained, these voluntary stewards will also be available to assist their clubs with…
Mayo Sports Partnership are calling on all men across Mayo who want to improve their mental & physical health, general mood and wellbeing to join their Men on the Move Virtual Programme where you will get weekly calls and advice from a qualified physical…
Entry is now open for the first Colm Horkan Memorial Run which takes place on 14th February, in memory of the late Detective Garda Colm Horkan from Charlestown. East Mayo AC have teamed up with Charlestown GAA club to organise the run, which is a virtual…
Ballina Rugby Club received a special delivery this week, as Caelan Doris presented his home club with his first Ireland jersey. Caelan first lined out for Ballina at an Aviva Minis festival in 2010. Ten years later, he won his first international cap for…
Connacht centre Bundee Aki is close to making his return from a knee injury. Aki could yet be fit for Ireland's Six Nations campaign. He also hasn't been ruled out of Connacht's re-fixed Pro14 encounter with the Ospreys at the Sportsground on Sunday. Fellow…
Irishtown native Abbiegayle Ronayne has signed for Athlone Town AFC Ladies. The former Ballinrobe Town player has previously played for Sligo Rovers Under 17s in 2018 and Galway WFC in 2019, where she was a key player their Under 17 team that won the league…
Paul Hunt has been appointed manager of the Éire Óg Intermediate Team. Éire Óg GAA club said in a statement last night that they are ‘delighted to welcome’ the former Tooreen boss to James Timothy Park. Paul has played football and hurling with Aughamore,…
Mayo LGFA has invited applications for the role of Mayo Senior Inter County Football Manager. The role requires membership of the LGFA with knowledge of the organisations procedures and policies, a three-year proven track record in management of club and/or…
Details have been confirmed for the 2021 Connacht U20 Football Championship. The action gets underway on April 3rd when Roscommon host Leitrim at the Quarter final stage. The winners will progress to face Sligo on April 10th while the other semi-final will…
Former Sligo Rovers boss Steve Cotterill is recovering in hospital after spending time in intensive care with Covid-19. The current Shrewsbury Town manger's assistant Aaron Wilbraham gave an update on his condition ahead of the side's FA Cup third-round tie…
Joanne Cregg (27) is a Roscommon & Michael Glaveys footballer but she is also a Junior Doctor at University Hospital Galway. Joanne was speaking to Tommy about the current situation in the hospital and her own experience when she contracted Covid-19. MidWest…
The newly elected Chairman of Mayo LGFA Des Philips joined Michael D. McAndrew on the Sunday Sports Show yesterday afternoon. He says that the first and 'most urgent' job for the new County Board is the appointment of a new manager to replace the outgoing…
Sligo PRO Boxer Aaron Gethins joined Midwest Sport this afternoon to discuss his career to date as well as the disappointment of his fight in Spain being called off later this month. The Sligo Town boxer is optimistic of getting a fight within the next couple…
Newly appointed Mayo U20 football manager Maurice Sheridan joined Michael D McAndrew on Sunday Sport for a chat this afternoon. The Balla native was ratified as manager during the week and is looking forward to getting stuck into the role.
Former Mayo footballer Austin O’Malley joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport today to talk about the recent Mayo retirements as well as looking ahead to what we can expect in 2021. The Louisburgh native also spoke about a webinar he is involved with as…
Johnny Carey of Geesala Boxing Club received national recognition for his dedicated work with the Club at the virtual 2020 Federation of Irish Sport Volunteers in Sport awards, supported by EBS Mortgage Masters. Johnny Carey is one of the pillars of Geesala…
Anne McHale of Ballina Braves Boys Basketball club was among a number of volunteers who was honoured earlier this week at the virtual 2020 Federation of Irish Sports "Volunteers in Sport" Awards. Sports clubs and members of the public were invited late last…
All Ireland champions Limerick dominate this year's Hurling PWC All-Stars shortlist. 14 of John Kiely's side are among a total list of 45 with beaten finalists Waterford accounting for 10. Gearoid Hegarty is shortlisted for player of the year alongside…
By Declan Rooney Let there be no debate: Sligo Ladies were the most fortunate team in football in 2020. TG4 Intermediate Semi-finalists in the previous four years, Sligo lost all three of their Championship games and their five Lidl National Football League…
Chris Barrett says he feels "incredibly privileged" to have donned the green and red of Mayo. The corner-back has called time on his inter-county career after 13 years on the panel. During that time, he won seven Connacht titles and an Allianz National league…
Connacht players will have one last chance to impress Ireland head coach Andy Farrell before the Six Nations. Their Pro14 clash with the Ospreys will take place at the Sportsground on Sunday week. It means Ulster are the only province without a game in the…
Chris Barrett has become the fifth Mayo footballer in recent weeks to retire from inter-county football. The Belmullet defender started last month's All Ireland final defeat to Dublin. Barrett won seven Connacht titles and an Allianz National League in his…
Chris Barrett has today confirmed his retirement from Inter County football. The 33-year-old made the first of his 85 appearances against Derry in the National Football League in 2008. Chris played his 47th and final Championship game in last December’s All…
There has been a great response to the #Move4MayoCamogie campaign so far this month. With two weeks still to go before the end of January, there is lots of time left to get involved. Get yourself and your family active by moving for 2,021 seconds each day or…
It has been confirmed that Peadar Gardiner, Alan Molloy, Kieran Murphy & Kieran Kilkenny will all form part of Maurice Sheridan's Mayo U20 backroom team. The Balla native was ratified as manager last night replacing Mike solan who stepped down from his role…
Claremorris GAA Club have extended their condolences to the family and friends of the John Cullinane. John was a former Vice President of the club and was presented with the Supporter of the Year award a few years ago. In a statement on their social media…
Dublin's Brian Fenton and Ciaran Kilkenny and Mayo's Cillian O'Connor are the nominees for the PWC GAA / GPA Footballer of the Year. All Ireland champions Dublin have 13 of the 45 nominations for Team of the Year, with beaten finalists Mayo receving 12…
Maurice Sheirdan has been appointed as the new Mayo U20 Football manager. The former Mayo forward & Balla native was ratified tonight. The All-Ireland club winning captain with Salthill/Knocknacarra in 2006 was the NUIG coach in recent years taking them to…
Nigel Naughton has been appointed as the new football development officer in Mayo for the FAI. The Mayo League have confirmed that the Castlebar man will take over the position from Paul Byrne. Nigel will work with the clubs, leagues and various other…
The 2021 Post-Primary Schools GAA All-Ireland series has been cancelled. The GAA’s post primary committee has decided that no All-Ireland series will be held this year due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic.. There is still a possibility…
Connacht and Ospreys are aiming to bring forward their rearranged Pro14 match in Galway to the weekend of January 22-24. The original match in late November was postponed after a Welsh regional player returned a positive Covid-19 test. The game was initially…
Will Seymore has joined Finn Harps from Sligo Rovers for the 2021 season. Seymore spent last season at Rovers, helping the Bit o’ Red to a fourth place finish and European qualification. The midfielder, born in America, spent time in the youth structures of…
Steven Poacher has joined the Roscommon Senior Football coaching team for 2021. The Down man who joined Carlow GAA in 2017 will bring vast experience to Anthony Cunningham's backroom team. Also joining as a Performance GDA will be Gary Flannery. Gary is a…
Former Galway senior footballer John Donnellan will be part of the Michael Glaveys senior football management team for 2021. The All-Ireland winner with the Tribesmen from 2001 will team up with former Glaveys player Eugene Coggins who will be manager of the…
Six Nations organisers have suspended this season's Women's competition, and the men's under-20's. The men's senior competition is due to proceed as planned, although the French Ministry for Sport want further guarantees over player safety. Ireland begin…
Get your year off to a positive start and improve your mood, physical and mental health by registering for the FREE 6 week Mayo Sports Partnership Operation Transformation Programme. Workshop topics include nutrition, walking tips, strength & conditioning,…
Sligo boxer Aaron Gethins has had his upcoming welterweight bout in Spain on January 23rd postponed. The city of Murcia in south-eastern Spain, which was hosting the Celtic Clash 11 fight-night, has just gone back into Covid lockdown, so the event has been…
There will be no Fitzgibbon or Sigerson Cups in 2021. The COVID 19 pandemic means there will be no third level championships staged in the remainder of the academic year. The committee had been hopeful of staging a comprehensive programme of games, including…
Roscommon Senior Hurler Shane Curley has announced his retirement from inter-county competitions. Shane made his debut in 2003 and over an 18 year career, the Four Roads club man won two National League titles in 2011 and 2019. Shane was an integral part of…
Sligo Rovers have entered into a strategic agreement with English Premier League side Everton. The partnership will see Sligo and Everton academy coaches work closely together. Everton and Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman left Sligo for Goodison…
Mayo legend Andy Moran and All Ireland winning Mayo U21 manager Michael Solan are set to take over the management of Ballaghaderreen GAA senior team for the upcoming season. The pair take the reins from outgoing manager Paul McHugh, who retired in December…
Three members of the Mayo senior football management team have each been given three month suspensions. The Mayo county board have imposed the sanctions on the members of James Horan's backroom team after they attended December's All-Ireland football final…
Mayo ladies senior football manager Peter Leahy has stepped down from his role after three seasons at the helm. Leahy was appointed Mayo boss in November 2017 after a successful stint with the Westmeath intermediate team. During his tenure the Mayo ladies…
The Mayo GAA community is mourning the death of Frank Mortimer, the father of legendary players Kenneth, Trevor and Conor Mortimer. Frank set up Mortimer Quarries in the early 1960s, and the Tuam-based company has grown into one of leading quarrying companies…
This season’s Heineken Champions Cup has been suspended. Tournament organisers the EPCR made the decision following a request from the French Ministry for Sport. They are concerned about a new virulent strain of COVID-19. Round 3 of the pool stage was due to…
Anne McHale of Ballina Braves Boys Basketball club will be among a number of volunteers who will be honoured this week at the virtual 2020 Federation of Irish Sports "Volunteers in Sport" Awards. Sports clubs and members of the public were invited late last…
East Mayo A.C has teamed up with Charlestown Sarsfields GAA to organize the first Colm Horkan Memorial Run on the 14th of February 2021. This year's event will be held virtually with the hope of adding an annual race to the calendar from next year. You can…
A Galway hurler living in the United States has had a proposed 48-week ban for allegedly not adhering to Covid-19 restrictions thrown out. John Moylan, who has commuted for several seasons from his home in Boston to play for his native Beagh in Galway, was…
A meeting's due to take place in France today which could determine what happens with the Champions Cup and the Six Nations. Clubs in France are being urged by the French government to postpone matches against British teams because of the coronavirus…
Belmullet Golf Club have expressed their sadness at the passing of their ladies captain Bernie McAndrew. Bernie was a stalwart member of Belmullet Golf Club and was welcoming to new members, was so caring and nurturing to the many junior golfers and was…
John Mountney has been one of the latest high profile League of Ireland transfers with Mayo connections. The Bohola native makes the move to St Patrick Athletics from fellow Premier Division side Dundalk F.C. He joined Michael D. McAndrew on the Sunday Sports…
Connacht GAA Secretary John Prenty joined Michael D. McAndrew on the Sunday Sports show to discuss the current state of play following surging Covid-19 case numbers. The National CCCC met earlier this week and decided to push back the return of collective…
Midwest Radio GAA Analyst Martin Carney joined Michael D on Sunday Sport this afternoon to reflect on the Mayo retirements during the week. He says the four players have given phenomenal service to the Mayo jersey. MidWest · Martin Carney on Mayo retirements…
Former Sligo manager Paul Taylor has been appointed as the new manager of Roscommon club Kilmore. The Intermediate side made the announcement last night stating they are delighted to confirm the appointment of the former Sligo player and. “Paul brings with…
Claremorris Darts have expressed their sympathy to the family of Michael Morrin who has sadly passed away. The sad news descended around South Mayo yesterday that a legend from the sport of darts in Mayo had passed away Those lucky enough to have played with…
Munster survived a late Connacht fight back to get back to winning ways in the Guinness PRO14 last night. Johann van Graan's side have beaten the westeners 16 points to 10 at the Sportsground. Chris Farrell went over the line for the visitors in the first…
Derek Walsh has been reappointed as the Mayo Senior Hurling manager for another season. The Ballyhaunis man is going into his third season at the helm and will have strong ambitions of winning the Nicky Rackard Cup having lost out in the decider last year.
There are two nominations for the Mayo U20 manager position. They are Tom Morley and Maurice Sheridan. Mayo GAA will have an update once an appointment is ready to be ratified.
Mayo GAA has examined the issue of the presence of unaccredited backroom team members at last month’s All-Ireland Football Final. Following a review process, all unaccredited members of the backroom team admitted their mistake, apologised sincerely for their…
The resumption of this season's Heineken Champions Cup is in doubt. European Rugby officials have been meeting with their French counterparts and the French department for sport. They're concerned about the new variant of COVID-19, and the travel involved in…
The Connacht management team have made four changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s crucial Guinness PRO14 interpro against Munster at The Sportsground. After last week’s historic win at the RDS Arena, Andy Friend’s side have been further boosted by the…
Munster have announced their team to face Connacht in the PRO14 tomorrow evening. Kick-off at the Sportsground is at 7.35pm. Starting XV: Mike Haley; Keith Earls, Chris Farrell, Damian de Allende, Shane Daly; JJ Hanrahan, Conor Murray; James Cronin, Kevin…
Mayo GAA has been asked by Croke Park to explain the presence of three non-accredited members of their senior management backroom team in the stadium for the All-Ireland final defeat to Dublin last month. That’s according to today's Irish Independent. An…
Bohola native John Mountney has signed for St. Patrick's Athletic. The versatile midfielder spent nine seasons at Dundalk — winning five Premier Division titles and a host of cup competitions before departing last month. The Mayo native will link up with…
Galway’s Gareth Bradshaw has announced his retirement from inter-county football at the age of 33. The Moycullen man made his senior debut for the county in 2007 in the NFL and played in his first GAA Championship game in 2008 in the opening round of the…
Former Meath footballer & RTE Pundit Bernard Flynn is expected to be named the royals new U-20 boss. Midlands 103 are reporting that current Mayo ladies manager Peter Leahy will be part of his backroom team. Leahy has spent the last three seasons in charge of…
Seamus O'Shea has become the latest Mayo senior footballer to retire. The Breaffy club man made 51 championship appearances for the green and red over a 13 year spell. Midfielder O'Shea follows Tom Parsons, David Clarke and Donal Vaughan in departing the…
Seamie O'Shea was the powerhouse of the Mayo team for a long number of years playing at midfield. That's according to the Breaffy GAA Chairman Gerry Bourke who says Seamie was blighted with injuries throughout his career and the pain barrier that he went…
Seamus O'Shea has become the latest Mayo senior footballer to retire. The Breaffy club man made 51 championship appearances for the green and red over a 13 year spell. Midfielder O'Shea follows Tom Parsons, David Clarke and Donal Vaughan in departing the…
Andy Moran says Mayo will be able to cope with a raft of senior inter county football retirements. Tom Parsons yesterday joined David Clarke and Donal Vaughan in calling it a day. But having worked with the Mayo under-20s last year, former Footballer of the…
Connacht head coach Andy Friend has credited Quinn Roux's vocal leadership style as a pivotal factor in their landmark victory over Leinster in the RDS at the weekend. Leo Cullen's side, seeking a fourth title in a row in 2020-21, were unbeaten before the…
The changing of the guard is happening quick and fast in Mayo this week, as Tom Parsons becomes the third player to announce his retirement from inter-county football. Former Mayo footballer Aidan Higgins is a club mate of Tom in Charlestown Sarsfields.…
Tom Parsons has confirmed his retirement from Inter-county football - becoming the third high-profile Mayo player to do so in as many days, after Donal Vaughan and David Clarke also hung up their boots. Tom has played for the Mayo senior team since 2008,…
Mayo's Tom Parsons has today confirmed his retirement from Inter-county football. He made the first of his 84 senior appearances in the national football league against Derry in 2008, and his championship debut four months later against Sligo. Tom played his…
Galway GAA have expressed their deepest sympathies to the Harrison family following the tragic death of their son James who lost his life in a hill walking accident in Kerry at the weekend. James played minor football with Salthill/Knocknacarra GAA and was a…
Tim Rabbitt has stepped down from his role as the Galway Ladies Football manager. Rabbitt spent two years at the helm, having first joined the Galway set-up in a coaching capacity for the 2018 season. In 2019 he steered the Tribeswomen to their first…
Mayo GAA are currently recruiting for an U17 and U20 football manager. Clubs have until this Friday January 8th at 6pm to submit their nominations for the U20 position and until Friday January 15th at 6pm to submit their nominations for the U17 position. All…
David Clarke’s retirement has been met with an outpouring of admiration from players, GAA officials and fans. Ballina Stephenite’s Oifigeach na Gaeilge Tom Maughan says David was ‘a tremendous role model to young footballers’. The former Stephenites President…
Mayo All-star goalkeeper David Clarke confirmed his retirement from Inter-county football after 20 years of service to the county. He made a total of 133 appearances for the Mayo Senior team. He made his league debut in 2002 against Kildare and made the first…
Mayo minor football manager Tomás Morley has announced he is stepping down from his role. He has held this role since October 2017. During his time in charge Mayo won a Connacht minor title in 2019 after a thrilling extra-time win over Galway. Mayo went all…
The annual general meeting of Westport United Football Club will take place: Date: Thursday 21st January 2021 Time: 7:00 PM Place: Via Zoom Meetings 1 Chairman’s Address 2 Secretary’s Report 3 Treasurer’s Report 4 Westport United Community Soccer Club Ltd…
Mayo footballer Donal Vaughan confirmed his retirement from inter-county football yesterday. Donie made his debut versus Derry in the National football league in 2009 and amassed 117 appearances over a highly accomplished career. His 58 championship…
Sligo LGFA has appointed Anthony Brennan as their new manager. The Tourlestrane man takes up the role on a three-year term and succeeds Leitrim native Micheál Bohan, who stepped down after just one season in charge of the Yeats County. Brennan has a wealth of…
Charlie Lambert of the Mayo Sports Partnership joined Michael D McAndrew on Sunday Sport this afternoon to discuss some of their plans for the year ahead. MidWest · Charlie Lambert
Enda Gilvarry has been appointed as the new Ballintubber Senior Football manager. The All-Ireland winning minor manager with Mayo from 2013 takes over from Kevin Johnson who had three successful years with the West Mayo outfit. Enda comes on board with a…
The GAA will have to amend their calendar with the recent surge in Covid-19 cases. That's the view of Midwest Radio GAA analyst Nigel Reape who says the worrying thing about the virus is how quickly it has spread on this occasion right across the community.…
Mayo footballer Donal Vaughan has announced his retirement from inter-county football at 32. Vaughan started in five All Ireland senior finals and has decided to step away after 12 years of county football. Over his career he won a national league medal in…
There has been a great response so far to the #Move4MayoCamogie campaign lots of people are committing to getting active in January 2021 by moving for 2,021 seconds each day or as often as they can – it's just under 34 minutes! Mayo Sports Partnership has…
Mayo footballer Donal Vaughan has announced his retirement from inter-county football at 32. Vaughan started in five All Ireland senior finals and has decided to step away after 12 years of county football, according to The Irish Examiner. In 2016 Donie was…
The 2021 League of Ireland season will be delayed until at least March 19th. The FAI met with the National League Executive Committee yesterday and a decision was reached to move the start date for the Premier Division until after St Patrick's Day. The First…
Connacht won at the RDS against Leinster tonight for the first time since 2002. Roscommon man Jack Carty masterminded a monumental 35-24 bonus point win over the Blues in the PRO14. Carty scored 25 points to end Leinster's proud 26-match PRO14 winning run. It…
Former Roscommon Senior Footballer Donie Shine has been forced to retire from Gaelic Football due to injury. Clann nan Gael have this evening confirmed the news. Shine helped his club to county titles in 2015 & 2018 and kicked the winning score for Roscommon…
The return to collective senior inter-county training could be postponed in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases in Ireland. The GAA yesterday advised members that the reimposition of Level 5 restrictions meant that only individual training was allowed at the…
Raff Cretaro has announced his retirement from League of Ireland Football. The Finn Harps player made the announcement this afternoon on Twitter. The 39-year-old spent 17 seasons with Sligo Rovers winning the league along with two FAI Cup winners medals. The…
Connacht Rugby has confirmed that "a number" of their players have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of their game against Leinster on Saturday. It means that both squads have cases ahead of the Guinness Pro14 clash at the RDS. The western province said that…
Dual Gold cup winner Al Boum Photo made it a hat-trick in the Savills New Years Day Chase at Tramore this afternoon. The Willie Mullins trained runner was ridden by Paul Townend and returned the odds on favourite, with stablemate Acapella Bourgeois in second…
Connacht have made five changes to the side which were beaten by Ulster ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Leinster at the RDS. The province also confirmed a number of players tested positive for Covid-19 this week, a statement said: “This follows the weekly…
There has been a great response so far to the #Move4MayoCamogie campaign lots of people are committing to getting active in January 2021 by moving for 2,021 seconds each day or as often as they can – it's just under 34 minutes! Mayo Sports Partnership has…
Galway’s James Skehill has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling at the age of 32. The Cappataggle man made his senior debut for the county in 2007 against Tipperary in the National League. He won 3 Leinster titles, 2 National League crowns and…
As part of Sligo Rovers FC’s long term plan for the women’s team, the Bit O’Red are looking to expand their coaching team ahead of the new season in 2021. It is hoped that in 2021 Rovers will have two underage teams in the Women’s National League, adding an…
Sligo Rovers have completed the signing of former Doncaster Rovers defender Shane Blaney for the 2021 season. The Letterkenny man joins the Bit O’ Red after two and a half years with Doncaster where he captained their Under-23 side and played in the EFL…
Club Rossie is set to raise huge funds for Roscommon GAA through its Win a Home in London draw this evening, despite a last-minute hiccup that has prevented people living in Great Britain from entering the raffle. Following communication from the UK Gambling…
Connacht’s next PRO14 opponents Leinster have announced that two of their players have tested positive for Covid-19, while other close contacts are self-isolating. It is understood that Leinster's clash with the Westerner’s this weekend will still go ahead,…
The Leinster U20 hurling final between Galway and Dublin has been postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions. The teams were due to face off in Portlaoise on Sunday next ( 3 January) but, like this week's Leinster minor fixtures, the game will now take place at a…
Galway’s U20 Leinster Hurling final with Dublin has been postponed due to Covid restrictions. Galway were meant to face Dublin in Portlaoise on Sunday with the winners to face Cork the following weekend in the All-Ireland Final. The Tribesmen’s minor…
Ulster came from behind to beat Connacht 32 points to 19 at the Sportsground in the Guinness PRO14 tonight. Nick Timoney and Jordi Murphy with the tries for the visitors. The result marks a ninth win in as many games for Dan McFarland's side this season and…
Roscommon captured the Connacht Minor Football title this evening in atrocious weather conditions with a three-point win over Sligo. The Rossies led 0-04 to 0-00 at half time playing with the elements. Sligo failed to score for over 55 minutes of play and…
Connacht flanker Eoghan Masterson will earn his 100th cap for the province when they host Ulster in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow evening. He's been named in a back-row with Conor Oliver and captain Jarrad Butler as Andy Friend makes six changes from last…
Galway United are delighted to announce the signing of Colin Kelly. The 19-year-old returns to Eamonn Deacy Park following a season with Bohemians under-19 side. Kelly helped fire the Gypsies to the final of the under-19 league, and he scored in the final on…
The Irish provinces will name their sides today for the first set of inter-provincial PRO14 derbies of the festive period. Connacht welcome Ulster to the Sportsground on Sunday at 19:35pm. Before that, Munster host Leinster on Saturday evening - St. Stephen's…
The FAI has outlined findings from their Covid-19 Return to Play survey sent out and completed by amateur football league members across the country. The feedback from clubs has lead to a number of suggestions for the 2021 season. These include for the FAI to…
The Football Association of Ireland has updated their plans based on the latest guidelines from Government around the COVID-19 pandemic. They are now advising all stakeholders that the only football permitted from today until further guidance from Government…
Sligo Rovers beat U.C.D 5-3 at the Athlone Town Stadium to win the Under-19 League Shield final. Johnny Kenny with 4 goals and Sean Kerrigan with the other.
Former Mayo and Kerry coach Donie Buckley is set to return to inter-county football as part of Monaghan's backroom team next season. Buckley was in the Kerry set up last year when they lost to Dublin in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final. He…
In light of the impending restrictions to be imposed due to Covid 19 Connacht GAA Council has brought the Electric Ireland Connacht U 17 Football Final forward to Saturday 26th December at 4.30pm Connacht GAA Minor Football Championship 2020 Date: Saturday…
The GOAL Mile is going virtual this Christmas, with participants being asked to register to do their mile at a time and place of their choosing, and within their own safe social bubbles. Traditionally, people all over the country gather in large numbers at…
Dundalk have confirmed that Mayo native John Mountney is leaving the club. The Bohola man spent nine seasons at Oriel Park, making nearly 300 appearances and leaving with five Premier Division titles, three FAI Cups, and three League Cups. His last appearance…
The Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Football Championship Final will now take place next Tuesday December 29th. Roscommon and Sligo will meet in the novel decider at the Connacht Centre of Excellence next Tuesday evening at 7.30pm. The final was originally…
The GAA has this afternoon made announcements regarding the return of senior and underage inter-county GAA teams. Senior inter-county training won't return until January 15th, while minor football and hurling teams won't resume training until February 5th.…
The GAA has released its plans for the 2021 National Leagues and Championships.The Allianz National Hurling and Football Leagues will run from the weekend of February 27th and 28th until the start of April.The National Football League will be split into a new…
Connacht have suffered a 27-18 defeat to Bristol Bears in the Heineken Champions Cup. Tiernan O’Halloran and John Porch with the tries for the Western province. It was a spirited second half by both teams after a sluggish start. Connacht amassed just three…
Sligo will progress to the Connacht minor football championship final next month. They defeated Mayo at the Connacht COE in Bekan to book a date with Roscommon. The Yeats County's young guns started the stronger and lead by 1-5 to 0-6 at halftime. Mayo got a…
All Connacht FA Junior and Underage Cup Fixtures have been postponed for the month of January 2021. The Connacht Football Association says talks are continuing between the FAI, Sport Ireland and the Government on the resumption of football in the New Year. An…
Mayo have lost a tenth final since their previous All-Ireland title in 1951. They lost out to a steely Dublin outfit who claimed a sixth consecutive title in style. At Halftime Mayo had battled hard and were within two points of the Dubs at 2-6 to 0-10. James…
Galway are the All-Ireland U20 football champions for 2020. Dónal O'Fátharta's men defeated Dublin in Croke Park this afternoon by a solitary point. The Westerners started off the better in this encounter and led the Boys in Blue by 0-8 to 0-5 at halftime.…
Roscommon have earned a place in the Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Football final. They were 2-13 to 0-11 winners over Galway this evening. The Rossies will now meet the winners of Mayo & Sligo in the final next month.
Galway are through to the final of the Bord Gais Energy Leinster Under 20 hurling championship. They beat reigning champions Kilkenny on a scoreline of 19-points to 1-11 in Portlaoise. The Tribesmen will now meet Dublin in the Leinster Final.
Galway United can confirm that Marc Ludden, Sam Warde, Cian Murphy and Micheal Schlingermann will not be returning to Eamonn Deacy Park in 2021. The club would like to wish the four lads well in their future careers and thank them for their service. John…
Dessie Farrell has named an unchanged side for tomorrow’s All-Ireland final with Mayo. Jonny Cooper - a late replacement for Brian Howerd in Dublin’s semi-final win over Cavan - keeps his place at corner-back. Dublin: Stephen Cluxton; Michael Fitzsimons,…
Mayo will face Dubin in tomorrow's All Ireland final in Croke Park at 5pm. Mayo manager James Horan has named an unchanged team from the semi-final win over Tipperary last time out. This weekend will see Cillian O'Connor make his 95th Mayo appearance at…
CONNACHT MATCHDAY 15 VS BRISTOL BEARS European Champions Cup Group B Sunday 20th December, The Sportsground, k/o 5.30pm Bundee Aki and Conor Oliver replace Tom Daly and Jarrad Butler in the Connacht starting fifteen for Sunday's meeting with Bristol. John…
Galway manager Donal Ó Fátharta has named his team to face Dublin in the All-Ireland U20 Football Final tomorrow afternoon in Croke Park. The team shows three changes from the team that beat Kerry in the Semi-Final with Cathal Sweeney in for Jack Kirrane,…
The Galway U20 Hurling team to face Kilkenny in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final has been named. The game throws in at O'Moore Park at 7:30pm this evening. Galway Darach Fahy (Ardrahan) Oisín Salmon (Clarinbridge) TJ Brennan (Clarinbridge –…
Mayo Captain Aidan O'Shea has been looking ahead to the All-Ireland final clash with Dublin tomorrow. Here is what the Breaffy man had to say a little earlier in the week.
The Mayo minor team finally get the Connacht campaign underway when they face Sligo on Sunday in the Connacht centre of Excellence at 2pm. The game will be live on Midwest Radio with commentary from Tom Carney and Austin Garvin. Brian O'Flaherty - Islandeady…
Mayo and Dublin are expected to name their teams this evening for tomorrow's All Ireland Senior Football Championship final. Throw in at an empty Croke Park is at 5-o'clock. Dessie Farrell's side are going for an unprecedented sixth All-Ireland in a row while…
2017 footballer of the year and Mayo legend Andy Moran believes Mayo has a massive chance against Dublin tomorrow evening. Andy has been speaking to Michael D about how he thinks the decider will go tomorrow. MidWest · Andy Moran
Galway have announced their team for this evening’s Connacht Minor Football Championship semi-final encounter with Roscommon. The game at the Connacht Centre of Excellence gets underway at 7.30pm. James Egan Jack Ramsay Eanna Donohue Morgan Morrin Matthew…
Mayo's Stephen Coen has been speaking to Midwest Sport ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland Final. The Hollymount-Carramore club man is relishing the opportunity of taking on the six-in-a-row chasing Dubs at the weekend. MidWest · Mayo's Stephen Coen
Seán Carroll from Coolera/Strandhill was elected as Sligo GAA’s new Chairperson at last night’s Annual Convention. The Convention was held online with Carroll, who had been secretary of the Sligo GAA Central Competition Control Committee, defeating incumbent…
Fri 18 Dec Connacht GAA Minor Football Championship 2020, Venue: Connacht GAA Centre, (Semi-Final 2), Roscommon V Galway 19:30, Ref: Michael Mc Girl Sun 20 Dec Connacht GAA Minor Football Championship 2020, Venue: Connacht GAA Centre, (Semi-Final), Mayo V…
Galway United are delighted to announce that Caoilfhionn O’Dea has signed a new contract for 2021. The 20-year-old midfielder joined the club from Newmarket Celtic in 2018. The Clare native has starred in United's academy over the last three years - O'Dea…
The Countdown is on to the All-Ireland final. Midwest Radio will bring you all the news, views, interviews and lively chat on the Sports Talkshop this Thursday night from 10 until 11. Michael D. McAndrew will present the special one-hour programme and will be…
Galway United have announced that Wilson Waweru has signed a contract extension. The 19-year old attacker who joined the club at under-17 level in 2017 has risen quickly through the ranks at Eamonn DeacyPark. He scored three goals under John Caulfield's…
Kevin Johnson has been appointed the new senior football manager of Tourlestrane. The Sligo native takes over from Eamon O'Hara and Gerry McGowan after three successful years with Ballintubber.
Mayo football legend Cora Staunton says the vote to combine the Women's Gaelic Players Association and the GPA is a huge step towards equality in ladies football. Inter-county players from both organisations have voted to merge into a single 4,000-member…
Paul Durcan has been added to the Sligo football backroom team. The All Ireland-winner with Donegal will work alongside new manager Tony McEntee as goalkeeping coach. Durcan currently plays his club football in Sligo with Drumcliffe/Rosses Point.
Galway United have announced that Mikey Place has signed a contract extension. The 22-year-old has penned a new deal with the club that will take him into his second season at Eamonn Deacy Park. Place netted 4 goals for the Tribesmen in 2020 and the former…
Connacht were beaten 26 points to 22 by Racing 92 in Paris in the European Champions Cup. The Westerners did claim a losing bonus point which could prove vital going forward. Matt Healy, Alex Wootton and Conor Oliver claimed tries for Andy Friend’s side while…
Mayo manager James Horan has been looking ahead to the All-Ireland Final next weekend. Mayo and Dublin will meet in the decider next Saturday evening at 5pm. The game will be live on Midwest Sport with thanks to Ballintubber Store & Agri. MidWest · James…
Padraig Mannion has been appointed as the new Sligo Senior Hurling manager. Sligo GAA made the announcement this afternoon and joining Padraig Mannion on his management team will be Donal Tully, Declan Molloy and Darragh Cox. Sligo will compete in Division 3B…
John Walker of Cill Chomain GAA club was officially ratified as the new PRO of Mayo GAA at this afternoon's Convention. John takes over from Paul Cunnane who was elected as Connacht Council Delegate alongside Johnny Hopkins of The Neale. The new PRO joined…
Mayo GAA held their annual convention this afternoon. The Income is €2,310,471 v Expenditure of €2,093,624 which means a surplus of €216,847 for 2020. Team costs for 2020 were €721,862 v €1,714,722 in 2019, a reduction of €992,860. Gate receipts decreased by…
Connacht and Munster kick off their Champions Cup campaigns today. Connacht are away to Racing 92, with that game to begin in Paris at 3.15. At 5.30, Munster and Harlequins go head to head at Thomond Park. Connacht’s preparations for this historic first…
Brian Carroll has been elected as the new Chairman of Roscommon GAA. The new Vice-Chairman is Thomas Murray while the new Connacht Council Delegates are Hugh Lynn and John Carthy. Pat Compton was elected the new Central Council Delegate. Roscommon GAA held…
Kilkenny are the 2020 Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Champions. They've beaten Galway by three points this evening. The Cats dethroned the Champions winning out in the end on a 1-14 to 1-11 scoreline.
Galway defeated Leitrim this afternoon in the Connacht Minor Football Championship Quarter Final on a 2-17 to 0-12 scoreline. Cillian O'Curraoin bagged both goals for the Tribesmen while Conal Gallagher picked up the man of the match accolade. Galway will now…
Galway eased their way through to the Leinster U20 Hurling semi-final last night following a convincing 4-21 to 0-07 win over Laois. The Tribesmen will face a much sterner test against Kilkenny next weekend.
Sligo Rovers have signed midfielder Greg Bolger for the 2021 season. The 32-year-old heads west after spending the last three seasons with Shamrock Rovers. The Dublin club declined to offer the midfielder an extension on his deal, which ran out following his…
Tooreen Hurling Club have confirmed that Paul Hunt and his team have stepped down from their Senior management role. In a social media statement the Mayo club thanked Paul and his management team for their years of dedication to the club. Ray Larkin has been…
The Galway U20 Hurlers face Laois this evening in the Leinster Quarter Final at O’Moore Park throwing in at 7.30pm. The team is as follows: Darach Fahy (Ardrahan) Oisin Salmon (Clarinbridge) T.J.Brennan (Clarinbridge) – team captain Jason O’Donoghue (Gort)…
Galway Manager Cathal Murray has named his team for Saturday evening’s Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Camogie Final against Kilkenny at Croke Park. The Galway team shows no changes from the team that beat Tipperary in the Semi-Final 1.Sarah Healy 2.Shauna…
The Galway Minor football team to play Leitrim in the Connacht football championship Quarter final this Saturday at 2pm has been named by manager Alan Glynn. In all, 11 clubs are represented in the starting XV James Egan (St. James' GAA - Galway) Jack Ramsey…
The GAA is urging supporters to enjoy the coming weeks’ All Ireland finals in a safe and sensible manner. All inter-county deciders will be played behind closed doors, starting with Sunday’s hurling final clash of Limerick and Waterford. They say lessons have…
Mayo footballer Cillian O'Connor and Waterford hurler Stephen Bennett have been named winners of the GAA / GPA Player of the Month Semi-Finals awards. Cillian is the highest scorer in football championship history and showed his skills again last Sunday when…
Just 9 days to go to the All-Ireland senior football final, as Mayo prepare to take on Dublin who are seeking their 6th-in-a-row title. Mayo captain Aidan O'Shea has called for players' families to be allowed to attend the upcoming All-Ireland finals in Croke…
Galway face Kilkenny this weekend in the All-Ireland senior camogie final. It's a repeat of last year's final, with reigning champions Galway aiming to retain the title. 2016 was the last time Kilkenny won the O'Duffy Cup. The game gets underway at 7pm…
Galway United has announced the signing of Ronan Manning. The 20-year old returns to his hometown club for a second spell, after a successful season with Athlone Town. The attacking midfielder appeared in all 21 of Athlone Town's competitive fixtures, bagging…
The GAA has confirmed the referees and match officials for the 2020 GAA Football All-Ireland Senior and Under 20 All-Ireland Finals with David Coldrick confirmed as the referee for the senior final, while Paul Faloon from Down will officiate in the EirGrid…
Mayo should have no new injury concerns ahead of the All-Ireland Football Final with Dublin on Saturday week. That's according to manager James Horan who was speaking at this evening's All-Ireland Press briefing. Chris Barrett and Eoghan McLoughlin both…
Galway United have signed Ronan Manning. The 20-year-old returns to his hometown club for a second spell after enjoying an eye-catching campaign with Athlone Town last season. The attacking midfielder was an ever-present for the Midlands club, appearing in…
Dublin senior football manager Dessie Farrell has a full squad to pick from ahead of the All Ireland final against Mayo on Saturday week. The defending champions have sailed through the Championship so far. However, Dublin forward Dean Rock is expecting a…
In soccer news, Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty has been nominated for the 2020 SSE Airtricity / Soccer Writers Association of Ireland awards. McGinty is one of three nominees in this category - alongside Alan Mannus of Shamrock Rovers, and David Odumosu…
The counting of votes for the election of officers for 2021 took place in MacHale Park tonight. John Walker of Cill Chomain GAA Club has been elected as the new Mayo GAA PRO. The two newly elected Connacht Council Delegates are Johnny Hopkins from the Neale…
Mayo's Cillian O'Connor has been voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week. The prolific Ballintubber attacker earned 11, 396 votes on the official GAA Instagram page, with Mayo colleague Tommy Conroy second, and Dublin's Brian Fenton third. Cillian O'Connor scored…
Former Mayo footballer Conor Mortimer has been named manager of Monasterevan’s senior team in Co Kildare. An All-Star in 2006, the forward won four Connacht titles as a player. Monasterevan has announced his appointment on social media.
Galway United has announced the signing of Conor O'Keeffe. The 27-year-old full-back moves to Eamonn Deacy Park after a brief spell with Irish League side Newry City. The Mullingar native, who played his college football with IT Carlow, travelled with the…
Former GAA President Liam O'Neill says the Ladies Gaelic Football Association should be a part of the GAA. It follows the controversy over the staging of the Cork - Galway game at Croke Park on Sunday. The counties were given just two hours to adjust to…
Christopher Horgan has signed a new contract with Galway United. The tenacious defender has penned a deal with the club that will take him into his fourth season at Eamonn Deacy Park. Horgan is another product of United's academy system - The wholehearted…
Galway ladies manager Tim Rabbitt claims his side were not shown respect by the LGFA, when their All-Ireland football semi-final against Cork yesterday was moved to Croke Park, due to a frozen pitch at Parnell Park. The change of venue left his players with…
Six Mayo players have been named in the GAA.ie team of the week. David Clarke, Oisin Mullin, Stephen Coen, Kevin McLoughlin, Tommy Conroy & Cillian O'Connor all got the nod following their win against Tipperary at the weekend. Cillian and Tommy are also…
Sligo’s Richard Howley has scored yet another major international win, after he triumphed in today’s two-star Grand Prix at Oliva in Spain riding Arlo de Blondel. From a massive 83 starters, 10 made it into the jump-off and at the finish Howley had almost two…
Mayo are back in the All-Ireland final for the first time since 2017 after a Cillian O'Connor inspired shootout. James Horan's men gave a powerful attacking performance in a foggy Croke Park to blow Tipperary away, with O'Connor amassing 4-9 of their total.…
The Galway ladies have been denied a second consecutive All-Ireland SFC final appearance at the hands of Cork. The Rebelettes ran out 2-17 to 0-13 winners at Croke Park. At halftime the had built up a commanding 2-5 to 0-4 lead. Cork will go ono to face…
Cork and Galway will contest the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies SFC semi-final. The Tribeswomen are looking to get back into the final after losing to Dublin last year while the Rebelettes were in the showpiece back in 2018. Throw in at Parnell Park is at half-past 1.
Mayo and Tipperary will battle it out in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final this afternoon. The winner will face Dublin in the final in two week's time. The Premier are looking to book their place in the decider for the first time in 100…
Ireland beat Scotland 31 points to 16 in their Autumn Nations Cup 3rd/4th place play-off at the Aviva Stadium yesterday. Mayo native Caelan Doris was named man of the match after the convincing victory. The 22-year-old from Lacken has won seven caps under…
Mayo will contest a 9th All Ireland semi-final in 10 years when they face Tipperary in Croke Park at 3.30pm tomorrow. Mayo claimed a first Connacht title since 2015 against Galway three weeks ago and the team named for tomorrow is unchanged from that win.…
Ryan De Vries says he's "delighted" to sign a new contract with Sligo Rovers. The New Zealand international featured 17 times for the Bit O'Red last season. Sligo boss Liam Buckley says they're keeping a "technically excellent" player at the club as they…
Connacht have moved up to second in Conference B of the Guinness Pro 14. Captain for the night Paul Boyle scored a hat-trick of tries in a 31-points to 14 bonus point win over Benetton.
David Power has named his Tipperary side to face Mayo in Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Football semi-final. The team is unchanged from their win over Cork. Tipperary: Evan Comerford; Alan Campbell, Jimmy Feehan, Colm O'Shaughnessy; Bill Maher, Kevin Fahey,…
The GAA has revealed its schedule for the final stages of their underage championships. The final of the Bord Gais Energy under-20 Hurling Championship will be played on the 9th or 10th of January. The Electric Ireland Minor Hurling final will be played the…
Galway United have announced the signing of Westport's Ruairi Keating. The 25-year-old striker has had spells in the League of Ireland with Sligo Rovers, Finn Harps and Galway United, before moving to Torquay United in 2017. Keating spent three seasons at…
Connacht have the chance to move up to second in the Guinness PRO14 this evening. Andy Friend's side welcome winless Benetton to the Sportsground for a 7.35pm kick-off. Caolin Blade starts at scrum-half for the Westerners with Paul Boyle skippering the side…
The GAA has confirmed the referees and match officials for the 2020 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior and Joe McDonagh Cup Finals with Fergal Horgan confirmed as the referee for the senior final, while Liam Gordon from Galway will officiate in the Joe McDonagh…
2019 runners-up Galway have been forced into one change for Sunday’s TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final against Cork. Fabienne Cooney’s red card from the nerve-jangling qualifier group victory over Monaghan, which secured Galway’s passage to the…
All-Ireland winning former Kerry forward Darran O’Sullivan is impressed with Mayo so far this season. James Horan’s side overcame Leitrim, Roscommon and Galway on their way to a Connacht title and this Sunday face Tipperary in the All-Ireland Semi-Final. The…
The FAI were forced to dramatically put the brakes on a return for elite underage football. Matches involving under-13 to under-19 age grades looked set to resume this coming weekend. However, the FAI have been informed that government guidance has forced the…
Draws 3, 4, 5 & 6 of the Mayo Club Development Draw will take place this Saturday December 5th. All draws will be broadcast live on Midwest Radio's Saturday Mix Programme from 3pm. Tickets can still be purchased ahead of the draws on the Mayo GAA website.
The Gaelic Players Association and the Women's Gaelic Players Association will host EGMs later this month to discuss a merger of the two associations. The player representative bodies approved motions at their AGMs last year to formalise the relationship…
Former Dublin Captain and current Tipperary coach Paddy Christie says a heavy defeat against Mayo in this Sunday’s All-Ireland Semi-Final would leave a bad taste. Tipp won a first Munster title in 85 years beating Cork in the provincial final and now face a…
Mayo and Tipperary will meet in the All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final on Sunday afternoon at 3:30pm in Croke Park. The game will be live on Midwest Radio Sport with thanks to Ballintubber Store & Agri with Michael D. McAndrew & Martin Carney on…
Kiltimagh GAA are seeking expressions of interest for the role of Senior Team Manager. The new management team will be building on the good work put in place by the previous management teams and will be working with a talented group of players. Those…
Castlebar Celtic has been awarded the FAI Club Mark for best practice in governance, management and administration. In a statement on their Twitter Page the club thanked all of their coaches, volunteers, players, parents, supporters, sponsors and committee…
Mark Breheny has been added to Tony McEntee’s Sligo management team as a selector. The former Sligo star retired from inter-county football two years ago after 17 seasons but still plays club football for St. Mary’s. Tourlestrane duo Brendan Egan and Alan…
Francely Lomboto has signed a new contract with Galway United. The 20-year-old attacker, who joined the club from Galway Hibernians at under-17 level, has worked his way through the academy system at Eamonn Deacy Park. Lomboto played under-19 football with…
The GAA have confirmed details of the delayed Eirgrid All Ireland Under 20 football final. The meeting of Galway and Dublin will take place on Saturday, December 19th at Croke Park. It will be a curtain raiser to the All-Ireland Senior Football Final.…
It has been confirmed that the Electric Ireland Minor Football Championship will take place later this month. The Competition was put on hold a few months back as the restrictions ramped up but the GAA have confirmed today that the Championship will get…
The Galway Camogie senior team are preparing for their All-Ireland final against Kilkenny on Saturday week 12th December in Croke Park. It's a repeat of last year's final, which Galway won. As it's a 7pm throw-in, the team will have to stay over in Dublin and…
Westport United FC are joining forces with the annual Westport Christmas Fuel Appeal to run a novel "Virtual Santa Dash" fundraiser. This will involve people of all ages doing their own Santa Dash this weekend. People can walk, run, swim, cycle, take a photo…
The LGFA have announced a change of location for this weekend's All-Ireland semi-final between Galway and Cork. The semi-final will go ahead in Parnell Park in Dublin, rather than in Limerick as originally proposed, with throw-in at 1.30 on Sunday. The…
Golf Ireland has announced 15 High Performance and 11 Developing Players who will receive funding for the 2021 season. Included among the High Performance players are Shannon Burke from Ballinrobe, Luke O’Neill from Connemara and Devin Morley from Oughterard.…
Michael Bohan has stepped down as manager of the Sligo Senior Ladies. Bohan and his backroom team have decided to part ways after one year in charge. The Yeats County had a difficult campaign in the Sligo Intermediate Football Championship this season losing…
The Clare Island GAA club has set up a GoFundMe page in the hope of raising €40,000 to develop their facilities. The club plans to develop changing rooms and a small covered viewing terrace above their pitch. The development will permit Clare Island to host…
The Clare Island GAA club has set up a GoFundMe page in the hope of raising €40,000 to develop their facilities. The club’s plan is to develop changing rooms and a small covered viewing terrace above their pitch. The development will permit Clare Island to…
Two Galway hurlers have been named on the GAA.ie team of the week following All-Ireland semi-final weekend. Joe Canning is named at corner forward on foot of his sensational sideline cut exhibition, while Daithi Burke is named at fullback after his steely…
Ann Sweeney has been appointed as Assistant Referee for the FAI Senior Women's Cup Final between Cork City and Peamount Utd which takes place on Saturday 12th December in Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Ann has received this prestigious appointment as she has…
The GAA and GPA have agreed to renew their working relationship for the next four years.The players association will continue to receive 15 per cent of the GAA’s net commercial revenues.A separate charter for players’ expenses will be negotiated next year.
Galway United have announced the signing of Mayo's Gary Boylan. The 24-year-old joins the Tribesmen after a year playing Gaelic football with Belmullet. Gary Boylan came through the academy system at the Showgrounds and the versatile defender, who has also…
Meath man David Gough has been confirmed as the referee for the meeting of Mayo and Tipperary in the All-Ireland Football semi-final this weekend. The match official will be in the middle of the action this Sunday from 3:30pm. Midwest Sport will have full…
Full GAA panels will be allowed to attend the All-Ireland semi-finals and finals. Junior Minister Jack Chambers has tweeted to confirm that every member of the county panels involved in the matches will be allowed to attend on match days, when Ireland moves…
Galway's Joe Canning has been able to return home from hospital, after suffering a suspected concussion late in yesterday's semi final. He had been taken to hospital in Dublin following a collision with teammate Joseph Cooney. However the Irish Examiner…
A pair of late injuries overshadowed yesterday's All-Ireland hurling semi final. Galway's Joe Canning was taken to hospital after suffering a head injury in the closing stages, it's reported he suffered a concussion and was taken to hospital as a precaution.…
Mayo and Tipperary will meet in the All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final next Sunday at 3:30pm in Croke Park. Tipperary won an historic first Munster title in 85 years while Mayo picked up their first provincial crown since 2015 two weeks ago. Mayo GAA held…
Limerick are back in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final. They have beaten Galway 27 points to 24 in their last four clash at Croke Park. They will face Waterford in the decider in a fortnight. Galway's Joe Canning had to be stretchered off in…
Reigning Champions Shamrock Rovers have beaten Sligo Rovers 2-0 in the first of this year's FAI Cup semi-finals. Aaron McEneff with both goals for Stephen Bradley's side before the break.
Mayo GAA Chairman Liam Moffatt sat down with Midwest Radio's Michael D McAndrew to discuss the various initiatives they are currently working on. On Friday Mayo GAA Launched Laochra Mhaigh Eo and there are also exciting plans ahead for MacHale Park. MidWest ·…
This day week sees a repeat of the 2016 All-Ireland Football Championship semi-final. Mayo and Tipperary will do battle in Croke Park from 3:30pm for the right to play the winners of Cavan/Dublin in the showpiece. Tipp FM's GAA Commentator Stephen Gleeson…
Roscommon will not contest this year's All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate Football final after narrowly losing out to local rivals Westmeath. The Lake County defeated the Rossies by 2-9 to 0-13. Roscommon put up a brave resurgence in the second half having…
Tipperary's Brian Fox spoke to Midwest Radio's Michael D McAndrew and members of the press at the All-Ireland Series launch during the week. Fox says they must quickly draw a line on their historic Munster Crown and firmly focus on the job at hand against…
Roscommon take on Westmeath in the All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate semi-final. The Rossies last made it to a final in 2005, while Westmeath will look to earn their first appearance in 9 years. Throw-in in Longford is at 1-o'clock.
The semi-finals of the FAI Cup take place today. Champions Shamrock Rovers entertain Sligo Rovers from 2-o'clock this afternoon. Then this evening Athlone Town will look to upset the odds when they host Dundalk at five-past-7. The final is at the Aviva…
The line-up for the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final will be completed today. In a repeat of the 2018 final Galway take on Limerick in the second of this year's last four clashes. John Kiely has made two changes to his side that started the…
Waterford are back into an All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final for the first time since 2017. In his first year in charge, Liam Cahill has brought them to the decider after they beat Kilkenny 2-27 to 2-23 at Croke Park this evening. Stephen Bennett…
For the second week in-a-row the Irish Show Jumping team has finished in third place in FEI Nations Cup competition at Vejer De La Frontera in Spain. Two Mayo men were integral parts of the Irish team Knockmore’s Michael G Duffy and Claremorris’s Cameron…
Galway's bid to retain their All-Ireland Senior Camogie title remains on track. They defeated Tipperary in the semi-finals in Pairc Ui Chaoimh by 1-11 0-8 this afternoon. Next up is Kilkenny in the showpiece on the 12th of December in a repeat of last year's…
Mayo star Conor Loftus was speaking at the launch of the All-Ireland Football Series during the week. The Interview was done online where members of the press along with Midwest Radio's Michael D. McAndrew asked questions ahead of Mayo's clash with Tipperary…
Galway have named an unchanged side for Sunday's All-Ireland senior hurling championship semi-final with Limerick. GALWAY: Eanna Murphy; Aidan Harte, Daithí Burke, Shane Cooney; Fintan Burke, Gearoid McInerney, Joseph Cooney; Padraic Mannion, Johnny Coen; Joe…
Connacht's PRO 14 game with Ospreys at the Sportsground tomorrow has been postponed. It's after a member of the Welsh side tested positive for COVID-19. It's the third time this season that Connacht have had a PRO14 game postponed because of coronavirus in…
Our County teams have always represented us with pride & passion and Mayo GAA are now looking at honouring these with an exciting new project ‘Laochra Mhaigh Eo’. Mayo GAA are launching a celebration ‘Wall’ at MacHale Park which will commemorate all these…
Galway United have announced that Kevin Horgan has extended his contract with the club. The 23-year-old netminder has been a regular at Eamonn Deacy Park since returning to the club from Shamrock Rovers two seasons ago. The Galway native came through the…
Paul Boyle will captain Connacht in their Guinness PRO14 match against the Ospreys at the Sportsground tomorrow evening. Boyle is joined in the back-row by Sean O'Brien and Conor Oliver. Peter Sullivan comes into the team on the wing while Conor Fitzgerald…
TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship semi-final Roscommon v Westmeath – Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford, 1pm – Live on LGFA Facebook Both of these counties have appeared in previous TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Finals – Roscommon in 2005 and…
The GAA are looking at running the 2021 Championships from April to July with no round robin in the hurling provinces and no Super 8s in football. The Irish Independent reports that pre season competitions would be abolished, with the Leagues beginning in…
Tipperary were given a huge boost ahead of next week's All Ireland football semi-final with Mayo. The Sydney Swans have cleared Colin O'Riordan to play in the game at Croke Park. O'Riordan started last weekend's historic Munster final win over Cork.
Shane Doherty has signed a new contract with Galway United.The 24-year-old attacker made a big impact at the club after rejoining the Tribesmen midway through the 2020 season.Doherty is a firm fan favourite with the Eamonn Deacy Park faithful due to his…
Tony McEntee has been appointed as the new Sligo Senior Football manager. The Crossmaglen Rangers club man has been handed a three year term. The former Mayo selector will be joined by Crossmolina native Joe Keane as assistant manager along with Sean Boyle as…
Mayo manager James Horan says it's outrageous that full panels are not allowed into stadiums on match-day. He feels players are being taken for granted over restrictions around match-day panels for the 2020 championship. One of the provisos of the…
Sligo Rovers knocked out Derry City on penalties last night and will now face Shamrock Rovers in the semi finals of the FAI Cup. Ronan Coughlan, Alex Cooper and Garry Buckley all netted from the spot, as Derry missed the target on three of their four…
Mayo SSE Under 15 team member and former Castlebar Celtic player Shane Cunningham has been included in the Republic of Ireland Under 15 camp to take place in two weeks' time. Shane, was part of the Under 14 panel in 2018/19. Shane, who captains his St.…
Galway United have announced the signing of Mikie Rowe. The 24-year old attacker joins United from USL League One side Tormenta FC in the United States. The Wexford native began his career with Waterford United, and spent two seasons at the RSC before…
The Tipperary county board has confirmed that their senior footballers will revert back to their traditional blue and gold jerseys for the All-Ireland semi-final against Mayo. Tipp ended an 85-year wait for a Munster title last Sunday when they defeated Cork…
Sligo Rovers play Derry City in the quarter finals of the FAI Cup at the Showgrounds tonight - following two postponements, that game kicks off at 7.45 The winner will face Shamrock Rovers on Sunday in the semi-final.
As Mayo continue their preparations for taking on Tipperary in the All-Ireland senior football semi-final on Sunday week next, manager James Horan says he personally could never manage another county. The Mayo boss was asked last night for his thoughts on the…
Maurice Nugent has signed a new contract with Galway United. The 22-year-old defender, who is a product of the clubs academy system, will head into his seventh season at Eamonn Deacy Park after committing for 2021. The Clare native operated mainly as a…
Five Galway Hurlers have been named on the GAA.ie team of the week. In the fullback line Aidan Harte and Daithi Burke get the nod, at wing back Padriag Mannion is named, with Joe Canning and Cathal Mannion completing the Tribesmen’s compliment. Cathal Mannion…
Anthony Cunningham has been reappointed as the Roscommon Senior Football Team Manager for an additional two year term. The move will see him manage the Rossies until the end of 2022. The St Thomas’ clubman has already completed two years in the role, steering…
Killian Brouder has signed a contract extension at Galway United. The commanding centre-back was a key figure for the Tribesmen in 2020. Brouder went on to play every minute of every game under John Caulfield. The 22-year-old formed a solid partnership with…
All Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Semi-Finals Date Throw-in Team 2 Venue Referee Sat 28th November 12:30 pm Cork vs Kilkenny Páirc Uí Chaoimh - E.T. if required Owen Elliot Sat 28th November 2:15 pm Galway vs Tipperary Páirc Uí Chaoimh - E.T. if…
34 Clubs & Organisations will receive €25,600 in funding from Mayo Sports Partnership through the Partnerships 2020 special participation & volunteer support grant scheme. Postponed in March due to the COVID19 lockdown the scheme aims to support new…
Carlton Ubaezuonu has signed a new contract with Galway United. The 22-year-old scored four times for United in 2020 and he began to rediscover some of his best form after an injury-hit season in 2019. Ubaezuonu netted an eye-catching second half hat-trick…
The Mayo Ladies were defeated last weekend in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at the hands of Armagh. Mayo boss Peter Leahy joined Michael D. McAndrew for a chat on Sunday Sport today to discuss the game as well as the many challenges they faced…
Ireland’s 2019 European Championship bronze medallist Cathal Daniels continued his preparations for the Tokyo Olympic Games, with a commanding win in the feature CCI4*-S at this weekend’s Portugal Winter Tour in Barroca d’Alva. The Portugal Winter Tour is a…
Connacht comfortably overcame Zebre 47 points to 12 in their Guinness PRO14 game in Italy today. The Westerners racked up seven tries with Tom Daly and Alex Wootton grabbing two apiece in Parma.
It's been a day of suprises in football. Cavan are the Ulster Senior Football champions for the first time since 1997. Mickey Graham's side have beaten Donegal on a scoreline of 1-13 to 12 points at the Athletic Grounds this evening. Conor Madden with the…
Nicky Rackard Cup Final Donegal 3-18 Mayo 0-21 The Mayo hurlers suffered a heartbreaking defeat at Croke Park this afternoon in the Nicky Rackard Cup Final. Mayo got off to a dream start leading 0-09 to 0-03 at the first water break, however the Ulster men…
As every sportsperson knows, the dream can't go on forever. After years of dedication, sacrifice and single-minded obsession to get to the top, one day it all has to end. When the World Stops Watching tells the real inside stories of what happened next for…
There will be Pro 14 action today with Connacht, Leinster and Ulster all taking to the field. Connacht are away to Zebre, with the game set to mark Ultan Dillane's 100th appearance for the province. Kick-off in Italy is at half-past-2.
Galway United are delighted to announce that Stephen Christopher has signed a new contract with the club. The 24-year-old midfielder thrived under John Caulfield's stewardship in 2020. The Cork native scored three goals and contributed plenty of assists in…
Derek Walsh has named his Mayo side to face Donegal in tomorrow's Nicky Rackard Cup Final. The game throws-in at 1:30pm in Croke Park and will be live on Midwest Radio Sport with thanks to Delaney's Hardware Ballyhaunis. 1. Gerald Kelly 2. Gary Nolan 3.…
Galway are back into an All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final. They've beaten Tipperary 3-23 to 2-24 at the LIT Gaelic Grounds. Brian Concannon, Cathal Mannion and Aidan Harte with the goals for the Tribesmen. Liam Sheedy's side finished with 14…
The Mayo Football League Management Committee have tonight decided that there will be no competitive football in the Mayo League until 1st January 2021 at the earliest. In a statement tonight the league say that at all times they will adhere to the FAI and…
Shane O’Neill has made two changes to his side for tomorrow’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Quarter Final at the Gaelic Grounds. The Tribesmen will be looking to bounce back against Tipperary after last weekend’s Leinster Final defeat. The Galway team in full…
Irish Show Jumping team manager Michael Blake has named his five squad members for the three-star FEI Nations Cup at Vejer De La Frontera in Southern Spain, which takes place on Friday November 27th. The Irish squad, includes Mayo’s Michael G Duffy with…
Galway United has announced the signing of David Hurley. The 22-year-old midfielder moves to Eamonn Deacy Park from Cobh Ramblers. Hurley has spent the past four seasons at St. Colman's Park, where he made over 80 appearances for the Rams. The former UCC…
Connacht U-12 Cup Round 1 Fixtures Weekend 9th/10 January 2021 NO HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM 1 Salthill Devon B v Athenry B 2 Mervue Utd v St Bernards 3 Colemanstown Utd v Renmore 4 Cregmore/Claregalway B v Galway Bohs 5 Bearna Na Forbacha v Cregmore/Claregalway C 6…
TP Brennan Connacht FA Cup 1st Round Fixtures Sunday 24th January 2021 No Home Away K.O 2pm 1 Gurteen Celtic v Conn Rangers 2 Kilglass Enniscrone Utd v Ballinasloe Town B 3 Coolaney Utd v Maree-Oranmore B 4 Ballygawley Celtic v Kilmore FC 5 Calry Bohs v…
Mayo hurler Cathal Freeman says they have a fantastic management team who have them primed and ready for Sunday's Nicky Rackard Final. Mayo & Donegal will clash at Croke Park in the showpiece on Sunday at 1:30 with the game live here on Midwest Radio Sport in…
Galway United have announced that Shane Duggan has signed a contract extension with the club. The hugely experienced central midfielder, who was voted Galway United Player of the Year for 2020, played a pivotal role in the centre of the park for the…
The deadline for the vacant Sligo Senior Football job is tomorrow evening. Paul Taylor stepped down from his role as senior boss after two years last week. Expressions of interest need to be in with Sligo County Committee (secretary.sligo@gaa.ie) this Friday…
Head coach Andy Farrell says Ross Byrne deserves his start at out-half against England. He replaces the injured Jonathan Sexton for the Autumn Nations Cup game at Twickenham on Saturday. Connacht's Bundee Aki comes in for Robbie Henshaw in the centre, while…
The FAI Cup quarter-final between Sligo Rovers and Derry City has been postponed for a second time. It's after another outbreak of Covid-19 within the Candystripes camp. The match will now take place on Wednesday next week at 7.30pm. The ties involving Finn…
Mattie Ruane has been voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week. The Mayo midfielder earned 6,428 votes on the Official GAA Instagram page, with Donegal's Peadar Mogan second and Dublin's Ciaran Kilkenny third. Mattie Ruane produced a powerful midfield display as…
The Camogie Association has thanked the LGFA for moving their All-Ireland senior football championship semi-final date, due to a dual player issue involving Cork''s ladies footballers and camogie team. With the Cork ladies footballers qualifying for the…
Ciaran Finn is a Claremorris man playing with the Donegal hurlers, who in turn play Mayo this weekend in the Nicky Rackard Cup final. The Claremorris footballer hurls with Tooreen and was drafted into the Donegal ranks after being stationed as a Garda in…
Midwest Radio will broadcast full live commentary of the 2020 Nicky Rackard Cup final this Sunday. Mayo & Donegal will face off at Croke Park this Sunday at 1:30 & we'll have live coverage with thanks to Delaney's Hardware Ballyhaunis. Feeling the chill? our…
The International Olympic Committee is confident spectators will be allowed attend next year's Tokyo Games. The summer Olympics was delayed until 2021 due to Covid-19. President of the IOC Thomas Bach says athletes and fans will likely need a Covid-19 vaccine…
Galway face All Ireland hurling champions Tipperary at the Lit Gaelic Grounds in the All Ireland quarter finals on Saturday. That game throws in at 1:15pm. The other quarter final will see Waterford go up against Clare in Pairc Ui Chaoimh at 3:45 this…
Donegal man Joe Boyle is behind enemy lines this week. He has been living in Bekan for the past few months and has looked ahead to his side's Nicky Rackard Cup final clash with Mayo next weekend. The wing back will be a vital cog in Mickey McCann's plan for…
Mayo are the Connacht Senior Football Champions for the first time in five years. They beat Galway 14 points to 13 at Pearse Stadium this afternoon. It was a tight game throughout with the wind playing a big role in the clash. They will now face the winner of…
A place in the All-Ireland semi-final is up for grabs as Galway and Mayo clash in the Connacht football final this afternoon. There's a half-one throw-in at Pearse Stadium, where Mayo will look to win their first provincial title since 2015. Michael D…
The Courts Service has applied for planning permission to use Croke Park for trials next year. It's looking to use three levels of the stadium's conference centre to host up to three trials at a time between January and July. It comes as discussions continue…
Connacht have been beaten 20 points to 14 by the Scarlets in their Guinness PRO14 clash at the Sportsground. The result leaves Andy Friend's side second from bottom in Conference B.
Kilkenny have won their 72nd Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. They've beaten Galway on a scoreline of 2-20 to 24 points at Croke Park this evening. Richie Hogan and TJ Reid with the goals in the second half for the Cats. Joe Canning scored 13 points for…
Galway United have announced the signing of Padraic Cunningham. The striker, who celebrated his 24th birthday on Friday, returns to the club following spells playing with the Galway GAA team, along with Annaghdown junior side Corrib Celtic. Cunningham joined…
Kildare booked their place in the Christy Ring Cup final with an emphatic win over Roscommon this afternoon. The Leinster outfit won out in the end on a 3-24 to 1-08 scoreline.
The Mayo Ladies have missed out on a place in the All-Ireland semi-finals. They suffered a 4-12 to 1-16 to Armagh in Parnell Park this afternoon. A sucker-punch goal from Catherine Marley in the final minute put the result beyond doubt. At halftime it was 2-6…
Galway United can confirm that the following player will be departing the club in the off-season. Vinny Faherty (retired), Jack Lynch, Josh Smith, Timo Parthoens, Joe Collins and Conor Barry. Galway United manager John Caulfield wished the players well:…
Mayo 3-23 Leitrim 1-11 Mayo produced a commanding display to see off Leitrim in today’s Nicky Rackard Cup semi-final. The sides were level at the break 1-08 apiece but Mayo pushed on in the second half. Mayo’s goals came from Brian Morley, Cathal Freeman and…
Brian Cody’s made four changes to his Kilkenny side for tomorrow’s Leinster hurling final with Galway. Into the starting fifteen come Tommy Walsh, Richie Leahy, Conor Browne and Martin Keoghan. Galway are unchanged from the side that beat Wexford in the…
Mickey Harte’s 18-year reign as Tyrone football manager is over. The 68-year old has confirmed he’s stepping down, after he was refused a one-year extension. Harte led Tyrone to three All Ireland football titles, six Ulster Championships and a league title.…
Ireland have begun their Autumn Nations Cup campaign with a 32-9 win. Lacken native Caelan Doris produced an inspiring man of the match performance. Connacht’s Quinn Roux and debutant James Lowe scored the tries, but the victory came at a cost. Captain…
The London Irish Centre is delighted to announce that in conjunction with The Ballymore Group and Roscommon GAA Club you can win a 2-bedroom apartment at London City Island, valued at £695,000(*c €815,000) by entering a draw with tickets on sale for just €100…
Padraic Joyce has named his starting 15 for Sunday's Provincial decider with Mayo. Bernard Power – Corafinne Seán Kelly – Maigh Cuilinn Seán Mulkerrin – Oileáin Árann Johnny Heaney – Cill Ainnin Liam Silke – Corafinne Johnny Duane – Naomh Shéamus Cillian…
Colm Reilly and Conor Kenny have been handed their first Connacht starts for tomorrow's Guinness PRO14 clash with Scarlets. Offaly prop Kenny will be in a front-row alongside Shane Delahunt and Paddy McAllister. While scrum-half Reilly will partner Jack Carty…
Irish Show Jumping team manager Michael Blake has named his squad for the three-star FEI Nations Cup which takes place at Vilamoura in Portugal this Tuesday November 17th. A large group of Irish and international riders have been based at the Portuguese venue…
Mayo make the trip to Pearse Stadium for Sunday’s Connacht final against Galway at 1.30pm. A win over Roscommon last weekend sees Mayo into a Connacht final for the first time since 2015. Following that win the team named shows just one change with Mark Moran…
Derek Walsh has named his Mayo team to face Leitrim in tomorrow's Nicky Rackard Cup Semi-Final. The game will be live on Midwest Radio from 1.30pm in Elverys MacHale Park in association with Delaney's Hardware Ballyhaunis. Gerald Kelly Gary Nolan Stephen…
Mayo boss Peter Leahy has made two changes in personnel as last year’s beaten TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-finalists aim for a spot in the last four of the 2020 competition. Mayo put 4-17 past Tyrone last weekend, on a day when Sarah Rowe…
Ireland begin their inaugural Autumn Nations Cup campaign tonight. Kiwi-born winger James Lowe will earn his first cap as Andy Farrell's side welcome Wales to the Aviva Stadium. Lacken native Caelan Doris is also included in the team. Kick-off is 7.
Kyle Callan-McFadden has ended his four-year stay at Sligo Rovers after deciding to relocate to the UK. The defender, who was made club captain in 2018, will join King's Lynn, a club located in Norfolk where his partner's family are based. King's Lynn play in…
Paul Taylor has this morning stepped down from his role as Sligo Senior Football manager. In a statement from Sligo GAA they say from the first time Paul pulled on the jersey of Sligo and his club Eastern Harps he has given 100% at all times to better the…
O'Neills have signed a multi-year deal with Galway United FC. The deal will see the Irish sportswear giants supply kits for the League of Ireland First Division club from 2021 onwards. The Tribesmen, who play home games at Eamonn Deacy Park, appointed John…
It's a winner takes all clash in Parnell park on Saturday when Mayo & Armagh meet for a place in the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship semi-final to face Dublin. Peter Leahy's side stormed to victory last weekend but know they face a much bigger…
Brighton forward and Galway native Aaron Connolly has pulled out of the Republic of Ireland squad with an injury sustained in training yesterday. Preston striker Seani Maguire has been called up as a replacement for Thursday's friendly against England and the…
The Mayo hurlers are going in search of a place in the Nicky Rackard Cup final on Saturday afternoon when they take on Leitrim. Derek Walsh’s side have been very impressive throughout the competition and welcome Leitrim to MacHale Park on Saturday. The game…
Mayo will be appearing in their first Connacht Final in five years this Sunday when they take on Galway at Pearse Stadium. Mayo have two wins under their belt so far in the Championship while Galway received a straight pass through to the decider but all of…
Cillian O’Connor has been announced as the GAA.ie player of the week. The Ballintubber club man produced a man of the match display in Mayo’s six point win over Roscommon on Sunday kicking nine points in the process. Cillian was also named in the team of the…
Galway manager Pádraic Joyce has confirmed that forward Damien Comer will miss Sunday's Connacht final clash with Mayo, but suggested he would be back in time for an All-Ireland semi-final, if Galway get there. The Annaghdown man was an All-Star nominee in…
Leitrim GAA has announced that senior football team manager Terry Hyland has agreed to stay in the job for next year's season. The position was approved at last night's meeting of Leitrim GAA Management Committee. Terry Hyland took over as Leitrim manager in…
Sligo Rovers produced the goods tonight by seeing off Dundalk at Oriel Park to give themselves a chance of European football next season. Ballina man Jesse Devers got the opening goal in the game after just 10 minutes while Ronan Coughlan added a stunning…
The LGFA has confirmed that Saturday’s winner takes all clash between Mayo & Armagh will take place in Parnell Park at 3.15pm. It was originally fixed for Breffni Park but has since been switched to the Dublin venue. Peter Leahy’s side had a comprehensive win…
Sean Hurson has been confirmed as the referee for Sunday’s Connacht Senior Football Final. The Tyrone match official will take charge of the clash between Mayo & Galway in Pearse Stadium. The game throws in at 1.30pm and will be live on Midwest Radio Sport…
The GAA have confirmed that the Mayo hurlers Nicky Rackard Cup semi-final with Leitrim will take place in Elverys MacHale Park in Castlebar this Saturday. The game will get underway at 1.30pm. The other semi-final between Donegal and Tyrone is fixed for…
All Ireland champions Tipperary will face rivals Cork in the second round of the All-Ireland Hurling Championship qualifiers. The other game will see Wexford manager Davy Fitzgerald go up against his native county, Clare. Both games will be played at neutral…
It's the final night of games in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division with European and relegation places still to be decided. Dundalk can guarantee Europa League football for next season if they avoid defeat against Sligo Rovers at Oriel Park. If Dundalk…
The draw for the semi-finals of the Christy Ring Cup took place on last night. Christy Ring Cup Semi-Finals Down v Offaly Kildare v Roscommon Games are scheduled to be played this weekend and the CCCC will confirm dates, times, and venues later today.
Galway 0-15 0-12 Cork Two spectacular sideline puck conversions by Rebecca Hennelly, worth two points each, proved the difference as Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie champions Galway secured direct progress to this year’s Semi-Finals as Group 1…
Mayo have reached their first Connacht Football final in five years after James Horan's men beat Roscommon by 1-16 to 0-13 at Dr Hyde Park Diarmuid O'Connor with the goal for Mayo who will now face Galway in the provincial decider. Cillian O’Connor produced a…
Roscommon have set up a winner takes all clash with Offaly in the All-Ireland IFC next weekend. They overcame Wexford by 1-15 to 2-9. If the Rossies defeat the Faithful County next weekend they will progress to the All-Ireland IFC semi-finals.
Champions Galway welcome Cork to Pearse Stadium this afternoon in Group 1 of the Liberty Insurance All Ireland Camogie Championship. The winner of today's clash will top the group. The game throws in at 2pm.
Its Connacht Senior Football Championship semi-final day as Roscommon and Mayo meet at Dr. Hyde Park from 1:30pm. Chris Barrett and Diarmuid O'Connor come in to start for James Horan's side. Meanwhile, Cathal Cregg will make a record fiftieth championship…
The Mayo hurlers will play Leitrim in the Nicky Rackard Cup semi-finals next weekend. Leitrim defeated Longford in Round 2B of the competition by 1-11 to 0-12 points. The time and venue for the semi-final clash is expected to be announced tomorrow.
The Mayo Ladies have got their All-Ireland Senior Football Championship campaign off to a winning start. They have defeated Tyrone by 4-17 to 0-4 in Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada. Next up for Mayo is Armagh in Breffni Park next Saturday at 5pm. The winner will…
Sligo's footballers say they wanted this weekend's Connacht Senior Football Championship semi-final against Galway to go ahead. The Yeats County conceded the game earlier this week after seven players and a member of their management team tested positive for…
Longford Town are 90-minutes away from a place in next season’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Goals from Karl Chambers and Aodh Dervin gave them a 2-1 win over Galway in the First Division playoff. Vinny Faherty netted for the Tribesmen but it wasn’t…
Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty has been named in the Republic of Ireland U21 Squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers. The Glasgow born shot stopper has been called up to the national squad for the first time.
Tyrone will be hoping to pick themselves up off the floor after leaking 6-16 against Armagh last Friday night. For Mayo, it’s their bow in Championship 2020 and Peter Leahy’s 2019 semi-finalists are a team to keep a close eye on. They have potent scoring…
Anthony Cunningham has announced his starting 15 for Sunday's Connacht Semi-Final with Mayo. Colm Lavin – Éire Óg David Murray – Padraig Pearses Conor Daly – Padraig Pearses Sean Mullooly – Strokestown Ronan Daly – Padraig Pearses Brian Stack – St Brigids…
Mayo travel to Dr Hyde Park on Sunday for a Connacht semi-final clash with Roscommon at 1.30pm. Following an eleven point win over Leitrim last weekend the team named shows two changes from that win. In to the team comes All-star defender Chris Barrett and…
Connacht's trip to the Dragons in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow has been postponed. It's after the Welsh club had seven players test positive for COVID-19 this week. The PRO14's organisers say they hope to be able to refix the game in early 2021.
Galway United travel to the capital on this evening for the First Division play-off final against Longford Town. Kick-off is at 7.45pm at the UCD Bowl. The winner of the game will face the club that finishes second last in the Premier Division table - for a…
Two Mayo men have been named in the Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Series and Autumn Nations Cup matches. Connacht's Dave Heffernan & Leinster's Caelan Doris are both named in the 34 man panel. James Lowe , Billy Burns and Shane Daly have also been…
Sligo Rovers midfielder David Cawley has agreed a new two-year contract extension with the club. The 29-year-old Ballina native, is now in his eighth season with the club over two different spells. Cawley joins Sligo's John Mahon and Leitrim’s Niall Morahan…
The GAA's director of player, club and games administration Feargal McGill says that the integrity of the 2020 All-Ireland championship has not been damaged by Sligo's concession to Galway in the Connacht SFC. A late night meeting on Tuesday resulted in…
Westport jockey Conor Hoban rode two winners at Dundalk today. He rode Whatharm to victory in the 3.35 at 13/2 and 28/1 outsider Romann romped home to win the 5.05 injuredjockeys.com handicap. The Westport native rode both winners for Waterford handler…
A split GAA season could be introduced as soon as 2022. The GAA's Fixtures Review Task Force has recommended a split-season model, the merits of which will be put to counties before the 2021 Congress. Under the proposals, the All Ireland finals will be…
The Mayo ladies begin their Senior Championship campaign on Saturday with a trip to Carrick-on-Shannon to take on Tyrone. Peter Leahy's side will have their sights firmly set on victory to set up a winner takes all clash with Armagh the following week. Armagh…
A place in the Connacht Final is up for grabs in Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday afternoon when Roscommon and Mayo go toe to toe. Mayo comfortably overcame Leitrim last weekend but know they will face a much bigger test against Roscommon. The game throws in at 1.30…
The Galway county board have expressed their sympathy with Sligo, after the Yeats county were forced to give a walkover in this Saturday's Connacht semi-final. A Covid-19 outbreak in the Sligo panel has seen them unable to field a team, due to significant…
Sligo are the first team that have been forced to give a walkover in the football championship, due to Covid-19. They've conceded their Connacht semi final on Saturday to Galway, after several members of their bubble tested positive for the virus. A statement…
Sligo GAA have confirmed that a number of members of their senior football panel have returned a positive Covid-19 test. The county board says that ‘The players in question are currently in isolation and following HSE guideline as are a number of close…
Galway hurling manager Shane O'Neill has received an early boost as he starts planning for a Leinster final showdown with Kilkenny with debutant Fintan Burke set to be available. The St Thomas' clubman didn't suffer any significant damage after suffering a…
Galway have received a double boost ahead of Saturday's Connacht SFC semi-final against Sligo with captain Shane Walsh fit to lead the side and former All-Star Ian Burke recovering from a leg injury. Walsh came on as a substitute in that Allianz League loss…
Sligo GAA have a significant number of positive Covid-19 cases in their football panel and are awaiting further results on more players. This has put their Connacht Championship semi-final meeting with Galway this weekend in considerable doubt. Sligo tested a…
David Gough has been confirmed as the referee for Roscommon & Mayo in Sunday’s Connacht Senior Football Semi-Final. The Meath official had decided to opt out of Inter-county refereeing earlier this year due to the pandemic but returned in September. Sunday’s…
Gaelic Games bodies will receive almost €31-million euro to help battle the impact of COVID-19. 15-million alone will help cover the cost of the respective inter-county championships. It’s all part of an 85-million euro package announced by Sport Ireland.
Mayo’s Cillian O’Connor has been selected on the GAA.ie team of the week. He is the only Mayo player to get the nod following their victory over Leitrim. There are three players each from Donegal and Armagh included in the team. There is one player selected…
The draw took place tonight for round 2B of the Nicky Rackard Cup. Mayo will play the winners of Longford & Leitrim on the weekend of November 14th in the semi-finals. Derek Walsh’s side will have home advantage for the clash after their impressive win over…
In the Connacht Senior Football Championship, Mayo will face Roscommon in the semi-final after they beat Leitrim by 2-15 to 0-10 at Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada. Cillian O’Connor led the way with 1-10 and the overall team work-rate throughout was admirable.…
Reigning champions Galway take on Offaly at 2 o'clock this afternoon in Pearse Stadium in Group 1 of the Liberty Insurance All Ireland Camogie Championship. The Tribeswomen will be looking to make it two wins from two while it's Offaly's first game after…
Martin Halligan, Secretary of the Mayo Branch ISRS has been elected to the position of Treasurer of the National Council of the Irish Soccer Referee's Society. Martin has served in various roles at national level in the last number of years most recently as…
Galway and Kilkenny will meet in this year's Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final. The Tribesmen beat Wexford on a scoreline of 1-27 to 17 points at Croke Park this evening. Brian Concannon with the goal for Shane O'Neill's side in what was his first…
Galway United defeated Bray Wanderers this afternoon in the First Division play-off. An 82nd minute goal from Wilson Waweru secured the win for John Caulfield’s side.
Galway 1-15 Tipperary 1-14 By DECLAN ROONEY Aishling Moloney scored an inspirational 1-10 for Tipperary, but Galway held on for victory following a pulsating TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship encounter at the Gaelic Grounds. A first-half goal from Lucy…
The Mayo hurlers are through to the semi-finals of the Nicky Rackard Cup after overcoming Tyrone by 18 points. It finished in Omagh Mayo 1-24 0-9 Tyrone. Mayo can now look forward to a home semi-final in a fortnight against the winners of Round 2B.
The Extra.ie FAI Cup semi-final draw has been made, with holders Shamrock Rovers facing the winners of Sligo Rovers v Derry City if they can get past Finn Harps in two weeks' time. The winners of Athlone Town v Shelbourne will welcome either Bohemians or…
The Galway Senior Hurling Team to face Wexford in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final has been announced: Éanna Murphy (Tommy Larkins) Seán Loftus (Turloughmore) Fintan Burke (St. Thomas') Aidan Harte (Gort) Padraic Mannion, Capt. (Ahascragh…
Two Ballina Rugby players have been selected for the Ireland U18 side. Harry West & Fiachna Barrett are now classed as National Talent Squad players and will receive all the supports that goes with that from both Connacht Rugby and IRFU High Performance…
Galway United travel to the Carlisle Grounds for the second time in just a week on Saturday to take on Bray Wanderers in the play-off semi-final. Kick-off: 3.00pm. United booked their place in the play-offs by securing a 2-2 draw against UCD on Tuesday night…
Leitrim have announced their team to face Mayo on Sunday in the Connacht Football Championship. Terry Hyland is handing out two Championship debuts. The starting 15 is as follows: 1.Brendan Flynn 2.Donal Casey Donal Wrynn Conor Reynolds David Bruen 6.Aidan…
Mayo get their Connacht championship campaign underway on Sunday when they face Leitrim in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 1.15pm. The team named for Sunday’s Connacht championship quarter-final contains seven players making their senior championship debut. They…
The Mayo Hurling team to face Tyrone in the Nicky Rackard Cup has been named. Gerald Kelly Gary Nolan Stephen Coyne (C) John Cassidy Brian Hunt David Kenny Cathal Freeman Adrian Philips Sean Mulroy Sean Kenny Shane Boland Corey Scahill Jason Coyne Brian…
A Galway club hurler who lives in the United States has been hit with a proposed 48-week suspension for allegedly not adhering to Covid-19 restrictions when he returned home for a relegation match in early September. John Moylan, who has commuted from Boston…
Galway's star defender Daithí Burke is a major doubt for the Tribesmen's Leinster SHC opener with Wexford in Croke Park tomorrow evening. The full back is struggling with a calf injury he picked up on club duty and aggravated in Turloughmore's county SHC…
Galway United have replaced Cabinteely in the SSE Airtricity First Division playoffs. It's after Wexford won their appeal to an independent arbitrator over a player eligibility issue. The original results from the four games played by Ola Adeyemo have been…
Connacht's meeting with Benetton in the Pro 14 has been called off. It's after a number of positive COVID-19 cases cropped up at the Italian side. The teams were due to meet at the Sportsground on Monday.
Cillian O’Connor is happy that the 2020 Football Championship is going ahead and feels players have just have to adapt to the new way of things. Speaking to Oisin Langan at AIB’s launch of the 2020 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, O‘Connor first…
It's a big evening for Bohola's John Mountney who is part of the Dundalk side in action at the Emirates Stadium against Arsenal later in the Europa League. It's an 8pm start tonight for Dundalk's glamour tie against Arsenal in Group B. David Luiz will be…
A late Ryan Connolly penalty gave Finn Harps a narrow victory over St Patrick’s Athletic in their bid to avoid the relegation play-off in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. The Mayo man got the crucial goal in Ballybofey last night.
Ladies Gaelic footballers are about to get travelling expenses for the first time from their own association. It is understood to be a unique, temporary measure, specifically designed to lessen the additional financial burden on them caused by the Covid-19…
Connacht will be reacquainted with former head coach Pat Lam in the group stage of this season's Heineken Champions Cup. They've been drawn to play Lam's Bristol Bears and last season's runners-up Racing in the pool stage. Leinster will play Montpellier and…
There's just one change to the Ireland matchday squad to face France in the final game of this year's Six Nations campaign. Robbie Henshaw is promoted from the bench to replace the injured Garry Ringrose in the centre alongside Bundee Aki. Chris Farrell is…
After their phenomenal 25 point win last weekend the Mayo hurlers travel to Omagh to take on Tyrone in the next round of the Nicky Rackard Cup. A win for Derek Walsh's men on Saturday will guarantee a home semi-final. The game gets underway at 2pm with Tom…
Drogheda United will play in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division next season A 2-0 win away to Cabinteely last night saw them promoted as First Division champions. In the playoffs, Bray will play Cabinteely, and UCD will take on Longford Town. Galway just…
Connacht's Tiernan O'Halloran is set for another lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a groin injury in Sunday's bonus-point win over Edinburgh. The 29-year old full-back is due to see a specialist to establish the extent of the adductor injury, but…
Galway have suffered a significant blow with the news that star forward Damien Comer is set to miss the entire inter county football championship. He is set to spend six weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. The Tribesmen will start their Connacht…
Galway United host UCD at Eamonn Deacy Park this evening in the final league game of the 2020 SSE Airtricity League First Division campaign. Kick-off: 7.45pm. The Tribesmen come into the fixture with the play-offs firmly in their sights, having won seven of…
Down Match official Paul Faloon has been confirmed as the referee for Mayo v Leitrim in the Connacht Senior Football Championship on Sunday. The game throws in at 1.15pm in Carrick-on-Shannon and will be live here on Midwest Radio Sport with Michael D…
Carne Golf Links in Belmullet will be hosting the 2021 Irish PGA Championship. In a statement on their social media they say 'It will be the honour of a lifetime to showcase these hallowed links to the world.' They are 'looking forward to safely welcoming…
The GAA have confirmed that Mayo’s Nicky Rackard Cup meeting with Tyrone will take place in Healy Park, Omagh this Saturday afternoon. The game gets underway at 2pm with the winners advancing to the semi-finals. Mayo were hugely impressive in their 25 point…
Galway United host UCD at Eamonn Deacy Park on Tuesday evening in the final league game of the 2020 SSE Airtricity League First Division campaign. Kick-off: 7.45pm. The Tribesmen come into the fixture with the play-offs firmly in their sights, having won…
The Mayo hurlers have been drawn against Tyrone in the next round of the Nicky Rackard Cup. Derek Walsh’s side produced a terrific display at the weekend to see off Monaghan by 25 points. Mayo will now face Tyrone this weekend with the time and venue to be…
Connacht 37 Edinburgh 26 Connacht secured an important in-conference victory in Murrayfield yesterday evening, consigning Edinburgh to their third successive defeat this season. Andy Friend’s team produced a energetic display with five tries, as both sides…
A dominant performance from Sligo’s Richard Howley has seen him fill the top two places in today’s two-star Grand Prix at Valencia in Spain, taking victory with El Wee Widge and second place with Arlo de Blondel. From the 39 starters, 16 made it through to…
Galway suffered a disappointing defeat to Dublin in Division One of the NFL this afternoon. Padraig Joyce's men would have been looking to get back to winning ways after defeat to Mayo last weekend. They got off to a good start and lead the five-in-a-row…
Mayo have been relegated to Division 2 of the Allianz National Football League for the first time in 23 seasons. The left themselves with too big of a mountain to climb in the second half against Tyrone this afternoon. Tyrone started the game the stronger and…
Connacht will look to get back to winning ways when they make the trip to Edinburgh in the PRO14. Andy Friend's team will be keen to get back to winning ways in this encounter. Kickoff is at 7:35.
Sligo Rovers beat Cork City 2-1 at the Showgrounds to go 4th in the Premier Division table this evening. Junior & Ronan Coughlan got the goals to seal all three points for Rovers.
Ireland sit top of the Six Nations table this evening after a 50-17 bonus point win over Italy at the Aviva Stadium today. Ballina’s Dave Heffernan, CJ Stander, Hugo Keenan, Will Connors, Johnny Sexton, and Bundee Aki all went over the line for Andy Farrell's…
Sligo suffered a two-point defeat to Limerick in Division 4 today. It finished 1-16 to 1-14 in favour of the Treatymen. Sligo did well in the second half to come back from a first half deficit of 1-9 0-4. Pat Hughes second half goal was not enough to salvage…
Roscommon are Division Two Allianz National Football League Champions after defeating Cavan in Breffni Park. It finished Roscommon 1-12 to 0-13 Cavan. Roscommon's goal can after a neat team move, with Enda Smith palming to the net. Having lead the Ulstermen…
The Mayo hurlers had 25 points to spare in their Nicky Rackard Cup opener against Monaghan. They came out 3-32 to 2-10 winners in Clontibret. At halftime they lead the Ulstermen by 1-13 to 1-4. It is a great start to the competition for Derek Walsh's side.
A Claremorris athlete is currently on a fundraising campaign over the Bank Holiday Weekend. Olivia Barrett is raising funds to help build the Daisy Lodge in Cong, a facility which will provide vital care for children with cancer. The Kiltimagh Knock United…
The Galway team to play Dublin this Sunday in the Allianz Football League is as follows: 1. Bernard Power 2. Sean Kelly 3. Sean Mulkerrin 4. James Foley 5. Liam Silke 6. Gary O’Donnell 7. Johnny Heaney (c) 8. Cein D’Arcy 9. Tom Flynn 10. Paul Kelly 11. Paul…
Mayo host Tyrone on Sunday at 2pm in the final round of the Allianz Football league in Intersport Elverys MacHale Park. The game will be live on Midwest Sport with thanks to Ceramic City. Following the win last weekend over the Galway the team named shows…
The Camogie Association have confirmed they will be restructuring their All-Ireland intermediate and junior competitions due to Covid-19 restrictions. New directions state that each county can only enter one team in All-Ireland competitions, with no "second"…
Derek Walsh has named his team for Mayo's opening Nicky Rackard Cup encounter tomorrow with Monaghan. Gerald Kelly Gary Nolan Stephen Coyne (C) John Cassidy Brian Hunt David Kenny Cathal Freeman Daniel Huane Sean Mulroy Sean Kenny Shane Boland Adrian Phillips…
Sligo GAA regret that it will not be possible for their senior hurlers to fulfill the Christy Ring Cup fixture against Derry tomorrow. A member of the Sligo Hurling panel returned a positive Covid-19 test on Wednesday October 21st. The player tested was part…
Leitrim GAA has confirmed another two positive Covid-19 cases, but the county board says their team will fulfil their Allianz Football League Division 3 fixture with Tipperary on Sunday. There will be a total of four absentees for the decisive fixture,…
Due to the current Level 5 restrictions in place the CCC of Mayo GAA have cancelled all remaining Club fixtures within the County. This step they say was not taken lightly and it is hoped that Clubs can appreciate the situation that we all find ourselves in…
Westport United have expressed their disappointment at the damage caused to one of their pitches overnight. The Point is used by many of their underage teams and the club has put a lot of work into the pitch to ensure the teams can train there. However, to…
The Mayo Minor Football manager says he is disappointed with yesterday's announcement regarding the postponement of the Minor Championship. Mayo were due to play Sligo next Thursday in the Championship with Galway due to play Leitrim tomorrow. Tomas Morley…
The Mayo hurlers will be begin their Nicky Rackard Campaign on Saturday with a trip to Clontibret. Derek Walsh's men will take on Monaghan at 2pm and will be hoping to put in a top performance on the day in their bid to progress in this year's Championship.…
Roscommon's senior footballers have been dealt a blow ahead of their Allianz Leagues Division Two clash with Cavan this weekend. There has been a confirmed positive coronavirus case within Anthony Cunningham's panel, with a number of other players also…
Golf courses around the country will be closed from midnight. The Golfing Union of Ireland and Ladies Golf Ireland jointly confirmed the news this evening. They were informed by Sport Ireland today that they must comply with level-5 coronavirus restrictions…
The GAA have confirmed that all under-20 and minor inter-county competitions will be paused after tonight. The decision has been made in light of the government's decision to move to level 5 of the Covid-19 restrictions which do not come into effect until…
Will Connors and Hugo Keenan will make their Ireland debuts in Ireland's Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium. The Leinster pair have impressed coach Andy Farrell with Connors starting in the back row at number 6, while…
The Government this morning clarified that ONLY senior inter-county GAA activity will continue in the next six weeks as level 5 restrictions are set to kick in from midnight tonight. The decision means that Saturday’s All Ireland U20 football final between…
It's understood only senior inter-county GAA matches will be allowed to proceed under the government's Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions, which come into force tonight. The government had stated "No training or matches should take place, with the exception of…
Connacht say they’re assisting an academy player who has tested positive for COVID-19. The unnamed player was a close contact of a positive case, and he’s been self-isolating since Wednesday. All other tests at the province of players and staff returned…
Fermanagh match official Niall Cullen will take charge of Sunday’s Division 1 relegation decider between Mayo & Tyrone. Sunday’s crunch encounter will be live on Midwest Radio Sport in association with Ceramic City. The game throws-in at 2pm with Michael D.…
Mayo's Aidan O'Shea has been voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week. The Breaffy clubman earned 5, 409 votes on the Official GAA Instagram page with Donegal's Ryan McHugh second, and Dublin's Dean Rock third. It follows Mayo's impressive performance over Galway…
The Electric Ireland Connacht GAA Minor Football Championship sees Galway taking on Leitrim this Friday evening . The quarter final will be played at the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan, and throws-in at 7.30. The winner will take on Roscommon on 30th October,…
Former Galway footballer and TG4 analyst Máire Ní Bhraonáin has been named as the new presenter of TG4's Ladies Football Championship coverage. TG4 will broadcast 9 live games - including the junior, intermediate and senior finals and Milltown native Máire…
A study's found most inter-county Gaelic football players aren't getting the full concussion assessment after taking a heavy hit on the field of play. Medical students at UCC say players got visible strikes to the head that delayed their return to play 242…
The Taoiseach said last night that the All-Ireland Championships will give people something to look forward to. As the country prepares to enter level-5 restrictions from midnight on Wednesday night, elite sport will continue. Inter-county GAA, top level…
Swinford GAA club has described the treatment of their ground as "disgraceful" after empty cans and glass bottles were dumped across their club facilities. In a post on social media the club said that there was: "Disgraceful treatment of our club facilities…
Four Mayo players have been included in the GAA.ie football team of the week. They include man of the match from yesterday’s game in Tuam Mark Moran, Aidan O’Shea, Paddy Durcan & Oisin Mullin. Roscommon’s Sean Mullooly has also been named at full back.
Ten-man Shelbourne overcame Sligo Rovers this evening in the Premier Division of the SSE Airtricity League. This defeat is a big blow to Rover’s hopes of finishing in the top four. Gary Deegan’s goal sealed all three points for the Dublin outfit.
Mayo produced a tremendous performance in Tuam this afternoon against Galway in Division 1 of the football League. James Horan’s side knew they needed to win going into the game with relegation looming and it was evident from the start that they were the…
Roscommon 3-10 Armagh 0-15 Roscommon are on the cusp of a third promotion to Division 1 in five years after making their goals count against Armagh at the Athletic Grounds this evening. Two Enda Smith penalties and a Conor Daly goal made the difference for…
Carlow 2-17 Sligo 2-15 Sligo narrowly lost out to Carlow this evening in Division 4 of the Football league. Two points right at the death secured the win for Niall Carew in his first match in charge of Carlow.
Galway will meet Dublin in the U20 Football Championship final next Saturday. The Tribesmen recovered in the second half of today's game against Kerry in Limerick to book their place in the showpiece. Galway trailed the Kingdom by two points at halftime 1-7…
Personal best performances were the order of the day at this morning’s World Athletics Half Marathon Championships in Poland. Knockmore's Hugh Armstrong (Ballina A.C.) posted an impressive performance, securing a new PB on the lapped route. Armstrong crossed…
Leitrim have conceeded their Division Three Football League fixture against Down. They've handed a walkover due to "a lack of playing numbers available to travel" for today's game in Newry. Leitrim County Board say members of their panel are awaiting results…
This afternoons SSE U13 match between Mayo & St. Patrick's at Milebush Park has been cancelled. The game has been called off as per FAI Covid guidelines, and the safety of players and coaches.
Nearly a quarter of players surveyed by the GPA don’t want the inter-county season to resume. Over the course of the coming weekend, twenty National Football League fixtures are scheduled. However, there’s concern among the GPA’s membership around the…
Mayo make the short trip to Tuam on Sunday to face Galway in Round 6 of the Allianz football league. Throw in is at 2pm & it is live on Midwest Radio Sport with thanks to Ceramic City. Following a seven month gap from their last league game against Kerry…
It has been confirmed that the Connacht Minor Football quarter final between Galway and Leitrim will take place next Friday evening at the Connacht Centre of Excellence. The game is fixed for 7.30pm with Aghamore referee John Glavey set to take charge of the…
The National Football League gets underway this weekend with matches taking place across the country. It's prompted a debate on whether they should go ahead with rising numbers of Covid 19 cases across the island. Former Mayo Footballer David Brady believes…
A member of the Kerry under-20 football panel has tested positive for COVID-19. The Kingdom are due to play Galway tomorrow in the All Ireland semi-finals. A number of other members of the panel are also isolating having been possible close contacts.
Leitrim GAA chairman Enda Stenson admits he has huge concerns over his players lining out in matches over the coming months. The county chairman also admitted he would be ‘horrified’ if he thought one of their players was the “cause of spreading Covid-19 to…
The 2020/21 National League basketball season has been halted with immediate effect, Basketball Ireland has confirmed. The Super League and Division One seasons were due to start this weekend. It follows a meeting of the Return to Sport Expert Group and the…
The Tanaiste Leo Varadkar has warned there will be no All Ireland Championships if level-5 restrictions are imposed. Most of the country is currently at level-3, with Monaghan, Donegal and Cavan at level-4. The Allianz Leagues are due to resume this weekend,…
The Galway Camogie Board has agreed to change the date of their All Ireland Championship group fixture with Cork. The Group 1 encounter was due to be played on November 7th, on the same day as the Cork footballers are due to play Kerry. Strike action from the…
Former Dublin forward, Jason Sherlock, thinks Kerry are one of the teams to watch in this year’s Championship. Speaking as he launched the 2020 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships this week, Sherlock assessed the chances of Mayo, Galway and the Kingdom…
A Gaelic Players Association survey is asking inter-county stars if they want the Allianz National Hurling and Football Leagues and Championships to go ahead as planned. The representative body is posing the question directly to the players in a survey, with…
The Ladies Gaelic Football Association has announced currentaccount.ie – the current account from the Credit Union – as new sponsors of the LGFA’s All-Ireland Ladies Club Football Championships. Currentaccount.ie will also sponsor the LGFA’s annual…
A member of Ballina AC is travelling to Poland today to take part in the World Half Marathon Championship on Saturday. Hugh Armstrong from Knockmore is running in the international event, and is looking forward to the challenge. Hugh is a trainee accountant…
The Galway Senior Football team to play Mayo in the Allianz League this Sunday in Tuam is as follows: Connor Gleeson Conor Campbell 3, Sean Andy Kelly Johnny Heaney (c) Liam Silke Johnny Duane Cillian McDaid John Maher Cein D'Arcy Eamonn Brannigan Michael…
The death has taken place of John Power, former Secretary of Galway Football Board. John served as Secretary of Galway Football in the glorious era that saw the Tribesmen win the Sam Maguire Cup in 1998 and 2001. A native of Waterford, John who served as a…
Galway have suffered a setback ahead of their Allianz National Football League clash with Mayo on Sunday. The Moycullen players on the squad have been forced to withdraw after some members of their County title winning team have tested positive for Covid-19.…
Gardaí broke up a dinner of some 30 people that took place after a match in Co Roscommon. The Roscommon senior team played Donegal in a challenge game in Sligo on Saturday and after the game, members of Roscommon GAA, including players, stopped in Boyle for a…
Galway manager Pádraic Joyce said that Jim McGuinness' involvement with the Tribesmen was a one-off session, but he has not ruled out utilising the former Donegal boss again. Joyce will wait for feedback from the players before deciding if McGuinness will…
Galway's Aaron Connolly has returned to the Irish squad for the UEFA Nations League match against Finland on Wednesday. He'll be joined by fellow Galweigan Ryan Manning who received the call up to Stephen Kenny's side. The Republic of Ireland are facing…
A Galway man has been called into the ROI senior football squad. QPR's Ryan Manning become the latest west of Ireland native to make it into Stephen Kenny's plans, joining fellow Galweigan Aaron Connolly. The FAI will be hoping for a clean bill of health…
Aaron Connolly could be available for Wednesday’s UEFA Nations League game in Finland after Adam Idah’s return to the squad was confirmed. The FAI need Brighton to agree to release the Galwegian after the HSE’s formal confirmation that the Abbotstown staff…
Jim McGuinness is not expected to be part of the Galway senior football coaching ticket for the forthcoming season. Donegal’s 2012 All-Ireland winning manager was filmed conducting football drills in Tuam on Sunday. However, it is understood he oversaw some…
Mike Solan has stepped down as Mayo U20 football manager. The Ballaghderreen man took over in October 2015 and less than six months later led Mayo to All-Ireland success after a thrilling final win over Cork in Ennis. During his time as manager, Mayo also won…
Five Republic of Ireland players are set to miss out on today's UEFA Nations League meeting with Wales after a positive Covid-19 case was confirmed within the squad. In a statement, the FAI say that the player in question, and four other players who have been…
Connacht suffered a 29-7 defeat to Cardiff Blues in the Guinness PRO14 this evening. Andy Friend's men failed to register a point before the break but did score through Conor Oliver in the second period. It was a sluggish display from the westerners who will…
Kevin Johnson has stepped down as manager of Ballintubber. The Sligo native spent three seasons at the helm winning back to back county titles. Ballintubber GAA released the following statement last night. “After three very successful years with Ballintubber…
The SSE Airtricity League season has been extended by a week due to recent postponements. It means the Premier Division campaign will now conclude on Sunday November 8th, with all the games played simultaneously. Third-placed Waterford host Shelbourne at the…
Connacht’s Niall Murray has been ruled out of action until January. The former Roscommon Minor footballer underwent shoulder surgery earlier this week and has been ruled out for three months.
Galway native Daryl Horgan and Seanie Maguire have both been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the Nations League games against Wales and Finland. They'll replace Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah, who have returned to their clubs after missing the…
Connacht head coach Andy Friend has changed just two of his winning team for their trip to the Dragons in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow evening. Sammy Arnold and Eoghan Masterson come into the starting 15. The game at Rodney Parade gets underway at 7.35pm…
Maurice Deegan has been confirmed as the referee for the round 6 meeting of Mayo & Galway in the Allianz National Football League. The Laois man will take charge of the crunch league encounter on Sunday week in Tuam Stadium. The game will be broadcast live on…
The Allianz Football League will proceed as scheduled, as will the All-Ireland minor and under-20 championships. The decision was taken by the GAA’s management committee last night after a meeting of the county chairs earlier in the evening. There had been…
Galway’s Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah were ruled out of Ireland's Euro 2020 playoff with Slovakia at the last minute after it emerged that a second FAI staff member had tested positive for Covid-19. Connolly and Idah are out of the fixture because they are…
Galway’s Cliodhna Moloney has been nominated for Women’s Player of the Year at this year’s Zurich Irish Rugby Awards. The Kilconly native will be going up against Edel McMahon and Linda Djougang on Saturday week October 17th.
Mayo footballer Tom Parsons is encouraging people who may be struggling with their mental health to ‘reach out, speak up, and talk to somebody’. The well-known midfielder was speaking at the launch of a new pocket-sized information card that has been produced…
The GAA will hold a virtual meeting with its county chairpersons this evening. The meeting will centre around the association's approach to matters specific to the island of Ireland as challenges around having to potentially abide by two different sets of…
The injured Tadhg Furlong will play no part in Ireland's Six Nations games against Italy and France later this month. Andy Farrell has named six uncapped players in his squad of 35. Mayo's Caelan Doris, who plays with Leinster, has been included alongside 6…
Andy Farrell is due to name his Ireland squad for their remaining Six Nations games today. Ireland play Italy at the Aviva Stadium on the 24th of this month, before a Halloween date with France in Paris. Mayo's Caelin Doris is expected to be named in the…
It has been confirmed that the Connacht U17 Championship semi-final clash between Mayo & Sligo will take place in the Connacht Centre of Excellence on Thursday October 29th. The game will get underway at 7.30pm.
The FAI have announced that all adult amateur and underage football matches have been put on hold with the exception of elite football in line with Level 3 COVID regulations. Elite football matches - those of the SSE Airtricity League, the Women’s National…
The SSE Airtricity League First Division fixture between Galway United and Drogheda United has been postponed. Two positive COVID-19 cases have been identified in the Galway United squad and as a result the whole first team squad and staff are now restricting…
The Camogie Association has followed the GAA in suspending all club competitions in the interests of public safety, across all ages and grades. The country has moved to Level 3 in the management of the coronavirus pandemic, and yesterday the GAA announced a…
All elite sporting events will be forced behind closed doors from midnight. It's after the government decided to enforce level 3 restrictions across the whole country. The inter-county season will still resume later this month, but the GAA haven't ruled out…
All GAA club games at all levels have been suspended with immediate effect. The GAA's Management Committee says the decision has been taken in the interest of public safety following a number of incidents that have been brought to its attention in recent…
Galway's Jessica Burke won the Belgian Grand Prix at the weekend. A large field of 57 starters went to post in the two -star Grand Prix in Belgium, with Gort-based Jessica Burke coming out on top with Express Trend, owned and bred by Liam Nicholas. Irish…
An East Mayo GAA club has confirmed that positive COVID-19 cases have been identified within the club. Ballyhaunis GAA made the announcement in a social media post yesterday as they notified their members. They confirmed that HSE public health and contact…
Mayo have been dealt a serious blow as Jason Doherty is set to miss the truncated season after picking up a knee injury in training. The Burrishoole club man sustained the injury in recent days and is currently undergoing further medical assessment by the…
Ireland's sporting calendar could be thrown into disarray with NPHET set to recommend the highest level of restrictions for the entire country. In a letter sent to Government, it's understood that Level 5 restrictions will be recommended for four weeks.…
Moycullen are Galway Senior Football Champions for the first time in their history. They showed no signs of inexperience as they stormed to victory in their first final appearance since 1977. Mountbellew/Moylough will feel disappointed having defeated the…
St Thomas' have won their third Galway Senior Hurling title in-a-row. A Conor Cooney inspired performance drove them to victory over Turloughmore in Kenny Park. 1-6 from the Galway senior hurler was crucial in this encounter. FT score: St Thomas' 1-14 0-15…
Elvery's Sports Super League - Round 8 Westport Utd 5-2 Claremorris Ballina Town 3-0 Manulla Ballyhaunis 4-4 Ballyglass Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2-0 Conn Rangers Ballina Town B 2-1 Manulla B Killeen Sports Grounds League One…
Ireland Active is putting some key asks to the Government in order to ensure the survival of the health and fitness sector in Ireland. These asks include tax relief measures, with an innovative scheme for the nation's employees, grants and VAT reductions.…
TF Royal Hotel & Theatre Mayo Exclusive JFCB Semi-Final Kilfian 3-10 Kilmovee Shamrocks 0-08 Sweeney Cup Final Ballina Stephenites 2-04 Belmullet 2-02 Sweeney Shield Final Kiltane 1-07 Ardnaree 0-09 West Mayo Kelly Cup Final Westport 1-15 Breaffy 1-11 O'Mara…
Westport native Ben Walsh took home a bronze medal for the U23 level at the Cycling Ireland Road Race National Championships yesterday. Walsh, a member of the Evo Pro cycling team, finished his race with a time of 3.45.44 and was 14th overall on the Senior…
Connacht got their new PRO14 seasons off to a winning start yesterday. Andy Friend's side beat Glasgow 28 points to 24 in front of 200 supporters at the Sportsground.
TF ROYAL HOTEL & THEATRE MAYO EXCXLUSIVE JFCB KNOCKOUT Tuar Mhic Éadaigh 3-11 v 0-8 Ballycastle NEW MAYO JBFC GROUP 4 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 0-12 v 4-8 Ballaghaderreen NEW MAYO JAFC GROUP 2 Davitts 0-10 v 1-14 Claremorris NEW MAYO JCFC GROUP1 Islandeady 5-10…
Sinéad Diver recorded a brilliant 8th place at the 40th London marathon today The Belmullet woman completed the race in 2:27.06 just under three minutes outside her London 2019 pb 2:24.11. She gave a great display throughout the nineteen laps in central…
Shamrock Rovers hold an 11-point lead at the summit of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Jack Byrne scored one and laid on another for Graham Burke as the Hoops eased to a 4-nil win against Sligo Rovers last night.
EAST MAYO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Final Eastern Gaels 3-9 v 0-9 Kilmovee Shamrocks NEW MAYO JAFC GROUP 1 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-9 v 0-12 Aghamore U16 C Final Erris St. Pats 9-11 v 1-4 Swinford
Shamrock Rovers can establish an 11 point lead at the summit of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division with victory at home to Sligo Rovers this evening. Kick off at Tallaght Stadium is at 7.45. Derry City play Waterford at the Ryan McBride Brandywell…
Sligo Rovers have sympathised with the family of Robbie Brunton, who's died at the age of 47. Robbie played for the Bit O’ Red over two seasons, 1994-1995 and 1995-1996, playing 60 matches and scoring three goals. He was part of the Rovers side which beat…
Adrian Marren has announced his retirement after 16 years with Sligo. Marren, a stalwart of the forward line for the Yeats County since making his debut in 2004, has opted not to return this winter. Sligo are due to play Galway in a Connacht semi-final on 7…
Aghamore and Eastern Gaels will meet in the Canon Henry Cup final after their respective wins in the semi-finals last night at the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan. Aghamore overcame Kiltimagh by 4-9 to 2-8, while Eastern Gaels defeated Ballyhaunis by 2-10 to…
Moycullen and Mountbellew/Moylough will contest the Galway Senior Football Final on Sunday afternoon in Pearse Stadium. It’s after Mountbellew/Moylough ended Corofin’s seven year reign as County Champions last weekend while Moycullen overcame Tuam Stars.…
Former Mayo footballer, Conor Mortimer, said that health and fitness facilities are key for people's overall health and mental well-being, particularly in current times. Mortimer, who is the Leisure Club and Spa Manager at the Glenroyal Hotel in Kildare, was…
A late goal from Ryan de Vries gave Sligo Rovers a 1-nil win at home to Derry City last night. The three points lifts Sligo above Dundalk into fourth in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division table.
In the SSE Airtricity Premier Division tonight, Sligo Rovers can climb above Dundalk into fourth with a win at home to Derry City. There's a 7.45 start at the Showgrounds.
In the Connacht Senior Club championship, Carnacon welcome Kilkerrin / Clonberne of Galway to Clogher for the Connacht ladies senior club football semi-final on Saturday - that game throws in at 4pm. The other semi-final sees St Nathy's of Sligo taking on…
There was a huge upset at Pearse Stadium this afternoon in the Galway Senior Football Championship as Corofin’s seven-year reign as champions was brought to an end. Mountbellew-Moylough defeated Corofin on a 2-13 to 0-12 scoreline and they will now face…
Elvery's Sports Super League Round 7 Swinford 5-0 Claremorris Ballyheane 3-0 Ballyglass Manulla 2-1 Glenhest Rovers Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Westport Utd B 1-1 Snugboro Utd Ballina Town B 5-1 Killala Straide & Foxford Utd 5-0 Fahy Rovers Killeen…
Elvery's Sports Super League - Round 7 Westport Utd 2-1 Ballina Town Castlebar Celtic 2-1 Ballyhaunis Town Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Manulla B 0-0 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Conn Rangers 2-1 Iorras Aontaithe Killeen Sports Grounds League One Moy Villa 4-1…
Mayo U14 B Championship Final Westport 7-09 Naomh Padraig 2-08 Michael Walsh Senior Group 3 Garrymore 1-13 Ballina Stephenites 0-10 Michael Walsh Intermediate Group 1 Ballinrobe 5-16 Louisburgh 0-08 Michael Walsh Intermediate Group 2 Burrishoole 4-15…
Waterford beat Sligo Rovers 1-nil at the RSC in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division to go third in the table. It’s a second straight defeat for Sligo who will be looking to bounce back with a win against North West neighbours Derry City on Tuesday…
Tooreen captured the Mayo U21 Hurling title today after a 3-19 to 1-11 win over Westport. Tooreen were in control throughout and led by nine points at half-time.
Kilmovee Shamrocks are through to the Connacht Ladies Intermediate Football Semi-Final after a two point win over St. Brigid’s. It was a fascinating encounter with Shamrocks leading by 4-4 to 1-5 at half time. The Mayo Ladies won a final scoreline of 4-09 to…
Cortoon Shamrocks GAA have clarified the reason for the postponement of their Intermediate Football Championship semi final v Dunmore McHales last weekend. The match was due to be played last Sunday, but on the morning of the game one of their star player's…
Galway United have landed their first loss of the League of Ireland First Division under new manager John Caulfield. Cobh Ramblers defeated the Tribesmen 1-0 at home in Eamon Deacy Park last night. A ninth minute goal early on in the encounter from Ian Turner…
U14B Final KNOCKOUT Balla 1-8 v 6-12 The Neale U16 B ALL COUNTY GROUP 1 KNOCKOUT Breaffy 1-7 v 2-12 Castlebar Mitchels MAYO GAA U14 HURLING C FINAL Caiseal Gaels 2-8 v 3-6 Tuairín U16 B SEMI FINAL Cill Chomain 3-5 v 0-11 Charlestown Sarsfields
The dates, times, and venues have been confirmed for the winter GAA inter-county season. The last two rounds of the Allianz Football Leagues will echo in the return of football throughout the region. Oct 18: NFL - Galway v Mayo, 2pm Tuam Stadium Oct 25: NFL -…
Ballina’s senior squad are all set for a return to rugby on Saturday. The men in green travel to Corinthian Park in Galway to take on the home side. First Team coach, JP Walsh, will bring a squad full of young talent and a sprinkling of experience to…
Kilmovee Shamrocks will be aiming to secure a place in the last four of the Connacht Intermediate Championship on Saturday afternoon in Kiltoom. The East Mayo Ladies will be taking on St. Brigid’s at 4pm. Midwest Radio will have regular updates of the clash.
Mayo’s Tom Parsons has replaced Seamus Hickey as the new chairman of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA). The Charlestown man was ratified by the official players body’s national executive committee last week, and he takes over from former Limerick hurler…
Sarah Rowe says uncertainty around Gaelic football in 2021 spurred her AFL return. The 25-year-old recently signed with Collingwood to return for a third season as a professional Australian Rules player. Combining AFL while playing intercounty Gaelic football…
Leinster will begin their Pro 14 defence with the visit of the Dragons to RDS on Friday, October 2nd. The fixtures for the new season were released this afternoon. On the same night, Ulster will entertain Benetton. The following day will see Munster go to…
The Galway Senior Football Semi-Finals will take centre stage in Pearse Stadium this Sunday. Moycullen and Tuam Stars will get proceedings underway at 1.30pm. The other semi-final is at 4.30pm between the reigning champions Corofin and Mountbellew/Moylough.
European Week of Sport gets underway today, and the Mayo Sports Partnership are calling on everyone to get out and be active over the coming week. There's a mixture of online and offline events taking place, making it easy to be active - even from the comfort…
Hugh Armstrong from Ballina Athletic Club has been selected to represent Ireland in the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships in Poland on October 17th. This event was originally scheduled for March of this year but was postponed following the outbreak…
Gary Sice has come out of retirement to make a shock return to inter-county football with Galway ahead of a truncated winter championship. Sice, now 36, has been one of the leading club players in the country and a pivotal member of the three-in-a-row…
A person was removed from a Mayo Football League match on Sunday after directing verbal abuse at a player. That was confirmed by Ballina Town FC in a statement on social media. The incident occurred just before half time in their Super League game against…
Galway United defeated Cabinteely 1-0 last night in their crunch SSE Airtricity League First Division match. In the 99th minute Stephen Christopher sent a free kick near the sideline to the top right corner of the net to seal the win. It was an incredible…
Another big Galway Championship match was called off yesterday due to close contact with a confirmed case of Covid-19. Cortoon Shamrocks confirmed that a member of their Intermediate Football team was in self-isolation while a test is organized. They were due…
A Mayo showjumper rode to victory at the International Grand Prix of Herzlake in Germany at the weekend. North Mayo man Jonathan Gordon earned a well deserved win at the event, coming out as the overall winner from a starting list of 59 competitors and 20…
In the SSE Airtricity First Division Galway United travel to Stradbrook Road on this evening for a midweek league fixture against promotion rivals Cabinteely. United have climbed up the league table over the last few weeks, winning four straight league games…
Elvery’s Sports Super League—Round 6 Claremorris 1 v 7 Ballina Town Manulla 4 v 2 Ballyglass Ballyhaunis Town 0 v 0 Swinford Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 6 Iorras Aontaithe 2 v 0 Manulla ‘B’ Kiltimagh Knock Utd 4 v 0 Killala Ballina Town ‘B’ 2 v 2…
Knockmore are Mayo Senior Football Champions for 2020. They ended a 23-year wait for the Moclair Cup with a sublime performance against a tenacious Breaffy team. It was the west Mayo men though who drove on in the first half as Peter Forde's side led 0-7 to…
Homeland Senior Football Championship RD - Final Drumcliffe/Rosses Point GAA club 1-11 1-14 Tourlestrane Connacht Gold Intermediate Football Championship RD - Final St Molaise Gaels 1-10 1-16 Curry
Castlebar Mitchels are Mayo Minor A Football Champions after an 8-goal thriller in MacHale Park. Castlebar's five goals came in the first half and left their north Mayo opponents with a mountain to climb. At the break they led by 5-6 to 2-3. There was no…
Balla are Mayo Intermediate Football Champions. They overcame Kiltimagh in an edgy encounter in Elvery's MacHale Park this evening. At half-time they led their near neighbours by 1-5 to 0-4. The maroon side managed to hold onto that advantage at the finish to…
A Galway Senior Hurling semi-final has been postponed due to a positive case of Covid-19. The clash between Cappataggle and St. Thomas’ was due to throw in at 1:30pm tomorrow in Pearse Stadium. The game will be re-fixed for a later date. Galway GAA have…
Intermediate Football Championship KO Oran (Football) 2-16 2-9 St. Dominic's G.A.A. Club Junior A Football Championship Relegation playoff Boyle 4-7 1-10 Castlerea St Kevins Junior A Football Championship Quarter Final Clann na nGael 2-13 0-9 Roscommon Gaels…
EXCLUSIVE NORTH MAYO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Ardagh 0-13 v 4-11 Cill Chomain MICHAEL WALSH JUNIOR B CUP 2020 Bohola Moy Davitts 5-12 v 3-13 Hollymount-Carramore Claremorris 2-19 v 4-3 Crossmolina Deel Rovers Knockmore 0-11 v 0-8 Louisburgh TF ROYAL HOTEL &…
Kilmaine are Mayo Junior Football Champions for 2020. They seized redemption following their defeat to Castlebar Mitchels B in the 2019 decider. Kilmeena led in the first half by two points, 1-6 0-7. However, the south Mayo side proved too experienced in the…
It’s County Final weekend and Midwest Radio will have live commentary of all four finals with thanks to Ceramic City. First up this evening at 5pm it’s the Junior final between Kilmaine and Kilmeena with Michael D McAndrew & Mike Solan on commentary. Then at…
Sligo Rovers lost 1-0 at home to Bohemians tonight in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. A late Andre Wright goal in the 81st minute sealed all three points for Bohs. Elsewhere, Galway United picked up three valuable points in the First Division tonight by…
Mayo Minor B Championship Final Davitts 5-15 Balla 1-07 West Mayo U16 A Championship Final Castlebar Mitchels 3-13 Breaffy 0-06 West Mayo U14 B Championship Louisburgh 3-13 Burrishoole 2-05
A first senior county club final has had to be postponed due to a positive Covid-19 test with Sunday’s Galway showdown between All-Ireland camogie champions Sarsfields and Ardrahan pulled from the schedule. And the Galway Junior final between Bothár na Trá…
The countdown is well and truly on to the Connacht Gold Mayo SFC Final on Sunday. Breaffy and Knockmore meet at 3.35pm in the decider in Elverys MacHale Park. Midwest Sport caught up with both camps ahead of the big game. MidWest · Breaffy Manager Peter Forde…
The GAA, FAI and IRFU have all outlined the stark financial situation facing sport in Ireland. All three have appeared before the Oireachtas Covid-19 Response Committee, making their case for the safe return of spectators to stadiums. IRFU Chief Executive…
The 2020 Egan Jewellers Mayo Intermediate Football Championship final will be contested by Balla and Kiltimagh tomorrow evening. Balla produced a sublime comeback to overcome Ballinrobe while Kiltimagh saw off a highly fancied Hollymount-Carramore outfit.…
Bohemians will look to end a run of back-to-back defeats in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division tonight when they travel to Sligo Rovers. Before that, Derry City take on St. Pat's. Elsewhere, in the First Division Galway United return to league action at…
Swim Ireland has announced 38 swimmers who will form three cohorts of national squads for the 2020/21 season, including Castlebar natives Cillian Melly and Nicholas Quinn. The new season will see a change to the structure of Swim Ireland's national squad…
Mayo U14 B Semi-Final Balla 5-07 Bohola Moy Davitts 1-17 The Neale 9-18 Erris St. Pats 3-08 West Mayo U14 A Championship Castlebar Mitchels 4-11 Westport 2-08 West Mayo U14 C Championship Islandeady 7-12 Achill 2-08 South Mayo U14 A Championship Final…
Kilmaine & Kilmeena will contest this year's Mayo Junior Football Final. The game throws-in at 5pm on Saturday evening in MacHale Park and will be live on Midwest Radio Sport. Ahead of the big game Michael D caught up with both camps. MidWest · David…
Owners will be readmitted to Irish tracks for the first time since March on Monday. Horse Racing Ireland have confirmed that two people per owner will be allowed on course in line with government guidelines.
Mayo GAA have confirmed that 200 supporters will be permitted to attend each of this weekend’s four County final games in Elverys MacHale Park. As a consequence of these changes the Intermediate final between Kiltimagh & Balla will now throw in at 8pm on…
Canon Henry Cup Aghamore 2-12 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-14 West Mayo U16 B Championship Balla 2-12 Ballintubber 1-08 West Mayo U16 C Championship Achill 4-12 Louisburgh 1-10 East Mayo U16 A Championship Bohola Moy Davitts 3-18 Aghamore 3-08 East Mayo U16 B…
It's County Final weekend and to preview all the action Midwest Radio will have a special Sports Talkshop programme this Thursday night between 10pm & 11pm. We'll hear from both the Breaffy & Knockmore camps ahead of the battle for the Moclair Cup and in…
People will be allowed to attend sporting events in limited numbers under government's new 'Living with Covid' plan announced this afternoon. From tomorrow, 200 spectators will be permitted into venues which would usually have the capacity to host crowds of…
A Mayo woman has made history by becoming the first ever female President of Connacht Rugby. Ann Heneghan, originally from Partry and now living in Galway, is the first woman to hold a Presidential role at provincial level in Irish rugby. She was initially…
Connacht Minor (U 17) Football Championship 2020 This year's competition is straight knock out, and a winner must be decided on the day. All games will be played at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence. Pre Lim Friday 23rd October Galway v Leitrim Semi…
Mayo’s Michael G Duffy was in excellent form on the international Show Jumping circuit on Sunday, when he took victory in the two-star Grand Prix at Valkenswaard in The Netherlands. Riding the Carl Hanley-owned 11-year-old gelding Chappo Chey, they came out…
Michaela Walsh speaks to Midwest Sports John Morley about her double gold success at the National Track and Field Championships, adapting to training during lock down and much more. The Swinford AC member is held in high esteem in the locality and nationally…
Ballinrobe Hurdler Sarah Quinn spoke with Midwest Radio's John Morley on the Sunday Sports show about her latest success at the National Track and Field Championships recently. The St Colman's South Mayo AC member came from behind in the women's senior race…
Mayo Junior Ladies Football Final Kiltimagh 2-14 St. Brigid's 1-12 Mayo Ladies Senior Shield Final Burrishoole 2-11 Kilmoremoy 3-07 Mayo Ladies Junior Shield Final Ballyhaunis 2-10 Breaffy 1-06
Joanne Loftus from Moy Valley AC in Ballina has won a silver medal in the All Ireland Junior Women’s 3000m in Morton Stadium, Santry. It was Gutsy race and a tight finish. Well done to Joanne and her coach Phillip Finnerty.
Elvery's Sports Super League - Round 5 Ballyheane 1-0 Swinford Manulla 3-1 Castlebar Celtic Westport Utd 2-0 Ballyglass Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Ballina Town B 6-0 Snugboro Utd Iorras Aontaithe 4-2 Killala Killeen Sports Grounds League One Crossmolina…
North Mayo Junior B Championship Ballina Stephenites 2-15 Belmullet 3-10 Kilfian 3-09 Moygownagh 2-07 West Mayo Kelly Cup Breaffy 3-18 Islandeady 1-07 Westport 0-20 Louisburgh 0-16 South Mayo Junior B League Ballinrobe 1-10 Mayo Gaels 0-10
Midwest Radio paid a visit to Fergal Birrane at Killala House Stables to get an insight into the great work taking place. Fergal Birrane is from Killala and is a licensed trainer of flat and national hunt horses. He has spent his entire life working with…
Roscommon LGFA have announced the appointment of former Mayo star Diane O’Hora as manager of their intermediate team commencing in 2021. Diane is a former All Ireland senior winning captain with Mayo and has great experience and success in coaching and…
It finished up scoreless at Richmond Park this evening between St. Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers. The result means Sligo, who went into the game off the back of four wins in all competitions, sit 5th in the table tonight while St. Pat's are two places…
Elverys Sports Super League - Round 5 Claremorris 4-2 Ballyhaunis Town Ballina Town 2-0 Glenhest Rovers Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Kiltimagh Knock United 3-0 Westport Utd B Manulla B 1-1 Fahy Rovers Straide & Foxford Utd 1-0 Conn Rangers CMR League Two…
North Mayo U16 A Championship Ballina Stephenites 3-14 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 0-08 West Mayo U16 A Championship Castlebar Mitchels 3-10 Westport 1-15 South Mayo O’Mara Cup Garrymore 1-18 Claremorris 4-08 Davitts 2-07 Shrule/Glencorrib 0-08 West Mayo Cusack…
The GAA has confirmed today that this year's All-Ireland senior, under-20 and minor inter-county football and hurling championships will go ahead as planned. It follows talks between the association and the government and they've 'an understanding that…
Galway United’s resurgence under John Caulfield has continued after the Tribesmen overcame Shamrock Rovers Two tonight. Shane Duggan and Kevin Farragher got the goals for Galway as they ran our 2-1 winners.
Mayo Minor A Championship Semi-Final Castlebar Mitchels 0-10 Claremorris 0-09 Ballina Stephenites 3-13 Bohola Moy Davitts 0-13 Mayo Minor B Championship Semi-Final Davitts 4-13 Cill Chomain 2-11 Mayo Minor C Championship Final Hollymount-Carramore 4-13…
Connacht GAA have announced that Mezzino Student Accommodation have come on board as the main sponsor of all our Post Primary Schools Competitions for the next five years. Mezzino have state of the art accommodation complexes in both Galway and Dublin. In…
There's a cold silence over Ballina as a deep feeling of loss which echoes quietly over the Moy. John Brennan, who proudly described himself on Facebook as a 'Blindside Flanker at Ballina RFC' has died and to say the club is in shock would be an…
North Mayo U14 A Championship Final Belmullet 3-10 Naomh Padraig 3-07 North U14 C Play-off Ardmoy 7-10 Lahardane 3-05 Cill Chomain 4-07 Bonniconlon 1-07 South Mayo U14 A Championship Ballinrobe 8-10 Carras 2-02 South Mayo U14 B Championship The Neale 2-21…
Westport United picked up three crucial points in the Elverys Sports Super League. United saw off arch rivals Castlebar Celtic by two goals to nil. Westport are now joint top of the table and face an away trip to Ballyglass this weekend.
Caelan Doris’s preparations for this Saturday’s Guinness PRO14 final against Ulster has received a timely boost after the Leinster back-rower was named the tournament’s Next-Gen Star of the Season. The award for Under-23s playing in the PRO14 came hot on the…
Old rivalries will be renewed on Saturday as Tooreen and Ballyhaunis clash in the Mayo Senior Hurling Final. Tooreen are the reigning Champions and will face neighbours Ballyhaunis at 5pm in Adrian Freeman Memorial Park. The game will be live on Midwest Radio…
South Mayo Junior B League Hollymount-Carramore 2-10 Ballinrobe 0-05 Claremorris 3-11 Mayo Gaels 1-08 West Mayo Junior B League Balla 1-15 Louisburgh 1-14
Ballina native Rachel Nolan has become the first ever woman to win Ireland’s Phenomenal TransAtlanticWay Cycling event. The TransAtlanticWay is a 2500 km, one stage, self-supported road bike ride between Derry to Kinsale via the Wild Atlantic Way coastal…
Sligo Rovers have announced a successful application for LEADER Programme funding to prepare a masterplan to assess all aspects of the football club and infrastructural development. The application process began last year, with the club receiving confirmation…
The Mayo GAA Golf Classic returns later this month. The event will be held at Claremorris Golf Club on Friday and Sat 25 & 26th September, and all funds raised will go towards supporting the Mayo inter-county players and teams who are due to play in the 2020…
South Mayo U16 A Championship Final Ballinrobe 4-14 Claremorris 1-05 South Mayo U16 B Championship Final Carras 1-13 Hollymount-Carramore 2-09 South Mayo U16 C Championship Final The Neale 5-07 Shrule/Glencorrib 1-09 East Mayo U16 B Championship Play-Off…
Roscommon LGFA have announced the appointment of former Mayo star Diane O’Hora as manager of their intermediate team commencing in 2021. Diane is a former All Ireland senior winning captain with Mayo and has great experience and success in coaching and…
Sligo Rovers are up to third in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Liam Buckley’s side were 3-1 winners at home to Finn Harps with Erris man Ronan Murray among the scorers. Harps ended that game with nine men, and also saw manager Ollie Horgan sent to the…
There's one game in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division - Sligo Rovers host Finn Harps at The Showgrounds. Also four games in the First Division - leaders Cabinteely are away to Drogheda. Elsewhere, Bray Wanderers take on Athlone, UCD face Galway…
Senior Football Championship Semi Final Padraig Pearses 1-11 1-10 Clann na nGael Senior Football Championship Semi Final St Brigids 2-15 2-9 Boyle Junior A Football Championship Group A St. Dominic's G.A.A. Club 5-13 1-15 Castlerea St Kevins Junior A Football…
The Claremorris Golf Club Junior team won the Kenny Cup at Claremorris Golf Club yesterday. The following were members of the team: Darragh Joyce, John Heneghan, Ronan Fallon, James Woolley, Jason Morley (Captain). David Rattigan was the Junior Convenor in…
Ballinrobe's high-profile National Hunt card features seven races with the first off at five past two. The ground is Yielding, Soft in places and the forecast is for a mainly dry day with a slight risk of showers.
TP Brennan Connacht Shield Final in Lecarrow Ballaghaderreen 5 v 2 Colemanstown Utd Elvery’s Sports Super League—Round 4 Ballina Town 9 v 0 Ballyglass Manulla 4 v 1 Swinford Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 4 Iorras Aontaithe 1 v 4 Westport Utd ‘B’…
Senior Football Championship Relegation Playoff Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-10 1-9 Fuerty Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final 14:30Oran (Football) 4-16 0-4 St Aidan's Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final St. Faithleach's 0-10 1-9 St. Dominic's…
John Caulfield picked up his first win as Galway United manager this evening with a 4-1 win over Athlone in the First Division. Enda Curran opened the scoring from the penalty spot which was followed up with a brace from Mikey Place and Vinny Faherty was on…
Mayo Minor B Semi-Final Balla 1-12 Aghamore 1-11 South Mayo Minor A Championship Final Claremorris 2-09 Ballinrobe 1-11 South Mayo Minor B Championship Final Davitts 3-12 Carras 0-11 Mayo Minor C Championship Semi-Final Ballyhaunis 4-13 Crossmolina Deel…
Manulla B have booked a place in the Calor Gas Premier Cup semi-final, after defeating Partry Athletic by two goals to one last night in the quarter final. The semi-finalists in the Premier Cup are Ballina Town B, Manulla B, Moy Villa and Westport United b.…
The Minister for Sport is meeting public health officials and top sporting figures today to discuss the lifting of restrictions at matches Until recently, up to 200 people were allowed to gather together for a sporting event, but last month the Government…
There is another exciting weekend in store with the semi-finals of the Mayo Club Championship. In the Connacht Gold Senior semi-final Breaffy & Westport will clash at 7.15 in Elverys MacHale Park on Saturday evening which will be preceded by the Intermediate…
U14 B All County Group 3 Castlebar Mitchels 5-15 Breaffy 2-06 North Mayo U14 A Championship Naomh Padraig 1-16 Ardnaree 1-09 Ballina Stephenites 5-10 Knockmore 4-08 Belmullet 2-14 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-05 North Mayo U14 B Championship Erris St. Pats 7-14…
Connacht have been handed another European boost for next season after it was confirmed that Andy Friend's side will seeded in Tier 3 for the Heineken Champions Cup. Yesterday it was confirmed that Connacht would play in next season's expanded 24-team…
South Mayo Junior Championship Garrymore 0-17 The Neale 1-07 Mayo Gaels 2-18 Ballinrobe 2-06 North Mayo Junior B League Final Knockmore 3-16 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 1-06 West Mayo Junior B League Louisburgh 3-11 Castlebar Mitchels 1-14 West Mayo Junior B…
Liam Kearney has followed his old Cork City boss John Caulfield to Galway United. Kearney will be first-team coach at Eamonn Deacy Park. Galway currently sit one place above the bottom in the first division.
North Mayo U16 A Championship Ballina Stephenites 8-09 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-12 Naomh Padraig 3-08 Knockmore 3-07 North Mayo U16 B Championship Cill Chomain 2-11 Ardmoy 0-09 Bonniconlon 2-13 Erris St Pats 2-07 South Mayo U16 A Championship Claremorris…
Johnny Keane has been confirmed as the new manager of the Roscommon senior hurling team, replacing Ciaran Comerford who stepped down in June. The Portumna native, who managed Portumna in 2018, had been part of Comerford's management set-up, and has been…
Connacht will play in next season's European Champions Cup after the tournament organisers confirmed 24 teams are to take part in the competition. 8 teams from the Pro 14, including all the Irish provinces, 8 teams from the Top 14 in France, and 8 teams from…
Ballaghadereen native and Gold Coast veteran Pearce Hanley has announced his immediate retirement after 169 AFL games. The 31-year old played 169 games, after making his debut as a 19-year-old in 2008. The former Mayo footballer was originally recruited by…
The FAI has voted to save itself from insolvency. At an EGM of the Association last night, a clear majority approved reforms that will trigger the release of funding up to 35 million euro over the coming years. Council members with over 10 years service can…
MONDAY 31ST AUGUST, 2020 SOUTH MAYO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2 The Neale 2-10 v 2-17 Mayo Gaels MAYO GAA HOMELAND U14 B ALL COUNTY GROUP 1 Naomh Padraig 4-15 v 2-8 Knockmore
Clann na nGael finished strongly to book themselves a semi-final date with Padraig Pearses after a 0-14 point to 1-9 victory against Western Gaels at Dr Hyde Park yesterday. Padraig Pearses overcame Roscommon Gaels by 0-19 points to 0-9 in Ballyforan. In the…
The details have been confirmed for the Semi-Finals of the Mayo Club Championship. Elverys MacHale Park will again play host to double-headers on Saturday & Sunday. On Saturday evening at 5.30pm in the Intermediate Football Championship semi-final…
Sligo Rovers have beaten UCD 3-1 at the Bowl to make the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup. Kyle Callan-McFadden, Ronan Coughlan and Mayo man Jesse Devers all found the back of the net for the visitors.
Munster defeated Connacht by 49 points to 12 at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon to book a PRO 14 semi-final spot. Johann van Graan's side will meet Leinster in the last four of the competition next Friday evening. Chris Cloete, Jeremy Loughman, Tadhg Beirne…
An outstanding performance from Michael Blake’s Irish Show Jumping team saw them take victory in today’s three-star Nations Cup at Drammen in Norway. The Irish team included three riders under the age of 25 along with two Irish Sport Horses and at the finish…
Sarah Quinn has won the 100m hurdles at the National Senior Track and Field Championships. The Ballinrobe woman came from behind to clench victory on the line. A member of St Colman’s South Mayo athletics club in Claremorris, Sarah is now the indoor, outdoor…
Minor A Championship Rd. 3 Group A Swinford Killasser 4-13 Castlebar Mitchels 5-07 Westport 0-00 Hollymount CONC Group B Knockmore 4-11 CL MacHale Rovers 3-11 Kilmormoremoy BYE Semi Final Pairings to be played Sept 9th Cup Knockmore V Hollymount Westport A V…
Elvery’s Sports Super League—Round 3 Ballyhaunis Town 1 v 0 Manulla Swinford 0 v 2 Westport Utd Castlebar Celtic 4 v 5 Ballina Town Ballyglass 4 v 1 Glenhest Rovers Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 3 Killala 2 v 1 Straide & Foxford Utd Manulla ‘B’ 0 v 2…
The second weekend of the National Seniors Track and Field Championships took place this weekend in Morton Stadium, Santry, Co. Dublin. Swinford A.C's Michaela Walsh showed lockdown didn’t set her back winning double gold in the U23 women’s shot put and…
Elverys Sports Super League Claremorris 2-1 Ballyheane Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Iorras Aontaithe 3-1 Ballina Town B Kiltimagh/Knock Utd 3-0 Snugboro Utd Westport Utd B 2-1 Fahy Rovers Killeen Sports Ground League One Kilmore 2-0 Crossmolina Moy Villa…
Irish Show Jumping team manager Michael Blake has named his team for Sunday’s three-star Nations Cup which takes place at Drammen in Norway. Ireland have been drawn first to jump of the five teams that take part and Blake has named a entirely new team from…
Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship - Group 2 Maigh Cuilinn 4-14 1-9 Mountbellew/Moylough Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship St. James' GAA 3-16 1-14 Oughterard Claregalway Hotel Intermediate Football Championship - Group A…
Senior Football Championship KO Boyle 4-8 0-12 St. Croans Intermediate Football Championship Q/Final Oran (Football) 2-15 1-7 Creggs St. Dominics 6-11 1-7 Eire Og Kilmore 2-10 2-11 St Aidan's
We have arrived at the Knockout stages of the Mayo Club Championship and Midwest Radio will have live commentary of the 4 Mayo Senior Quarter finals this weekend. On duty will be Michael D. McAndrew & Tom Carney with analysis from Declan O'Reilly, Nigel…
North Mayo Minor B Championship Cill Chomain 2-08 Naomh Padraig 2-05 North Mayo Minor C Championship Ardmoy 7-14 St. Muredachs 1-05 South Mayo Minor A Championship Mayo Gaels 4-12 Ballinrobe 4-11 South Mayo Minor B Championship Davitts 0-13 Carras 0-06 South…
The 2020 Irish Grand National has been cancelled. The race - which had been due to take place on Easter weekend at Fairyhouse - had been postponed due to the pandemic. However Horse Racing Ireland have now confirmed it will not be rescheduled for later in the…
Munster have made five changes to their side for Sunday's Pro 14 interprovincial derby with Connacht at the Aviva Stadium. All five changes come in the pack, with Tadhg Beirne starting in the second row for his first Munster appearance in nine months. Jeremy…
There are two FAI Cup second round matches this evening. John Caulfield takes charge of Galway United for the first time against Shelbourne at Eamonn Deacy Park. Athlone Town host Wexford in the Midlands. Both matches kick off at 7.45.
Elvery’s Sports Super League—Round 2 Glenhest Rovers 1 v 3 Castlebar Celtic Westport Utd 4 v 0 Ballyhaunis Town Calor Gas Premier Cup—Round 2 Conn Rangers 2 v 2 Manulla ‘B’ Won 3-1 on penalties
The match officials for the Extra.ie FAI Cup Second Round and SSE Airtricity League First Division fixtures have been confirmed. Friday, August 28 Galway United v Shelbourne Eamonn Deacy Park, 7.45pm Referee: Damien MacGraith Assistant 1: Darren Corcoran…
Registrations are now open for an FAI-ETB Player Development Course in Solar 21 Park Milebush Castlebar. The aim of the training course is to give people the skills to either progress to full time employment in the Sports, Leisure and Recreation industry or…
SOUTH MAYO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2 Garrymore 4-13 v 1-6 Shrule/Glencorrib NORTH MAYO JUNIOR B LEAGUE Ballina Stephenites 1-12 v 1-12 Crossmolina Deel Rovers WEST MAYO JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 2-7 v 0-11 Burrishoole Tuar Mhic…
Under 16 A Championship Round 3 Group A Knockmore 3-09 St Marys 2-11 Kilmoremoy A 7-16 Charlestown 0-10 Group B Swinford Killasser 3-10 Burrishoole 2-06 Westport A 5-32 Parke KC 1-00 Under 16 B Championship Round 3 Group A Ballyhaunis 2-18 Breaffy 5-06…
It's the Knockout stages of the Mayo Club Championship this weekend, and Midwest Radio will have live commentary of the 4 Mayo Senior Quarter finals this weekend. On commentary duty will be Michael D . McAndrew & Tom Carney with analysis from Declan O'Reilly,…
Islandeady GAA has paid tribute to one of the club’s leading figures. Tommie O’Brien, of Dooleague, Islandeady, passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness. The club says Mr O’Brien represented Islandeady with distinction as a player, manager, and…
Tributes have been paid today following the death of former Sligo Rovers and Celtic footballer Pat McCluskey at the age of 68. The Scottish footballer was a member of the Sligo Rovers team that reached the 1970 FAI Cup Final -the club's first for 30 years. He…
The Taoiseach believes that last week’s decision to move all sporting events behind closed doors have kept hopes alive of the GAA championship taking place this year. Micheál Martin reiterated that the Government want the GAA inter-county competitions to go…
There is racing in Ballinrobe this afternoon. The ground is Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places ahead of today's seven-race National Hunt card at 1pm A mainly dry day is forecast. All the fixtures will take place under the strict protocols published by Horse…
The dates, times and venues have been confirmed for the Knockout stages of the Mayo Club Championship. All four of the Connacht Gold Mayo SFC Quarter Finals will take place in Elverys MacHale Park. On Saturday evening at 5.30pm the reigning County Champions…
Connacht have beaten Ulster by 26-20 as their PRO 14 seasons resumed this evening at the Aviva Stadium. John Porch, Kieran Marmion, Bundee Aki and Jack Aungier with the tries for Connacht. Jacob Stockdale and Nick Timoney crossing the whitewash for Ulster.…
TP Brennan Connacht Cup Semi-Final Westport Utd 1-1 West Utd (Westport won 4-2 on penalties) Salthill Devon 1-0 St Bernards FC TP Brennan Connacht Shield Semi-final Colemanstown Utd 4-3 Glenhest Rovers Ballaghaderreen FC 3-1 Real Tubber Elverys Sports Super…
The Mayo Club Championship draws have taken place this evening. Senior quarter final Draw Westport vs The Neale Breaffy vs Ballaghaderreen Ballintubber vs Knockmore Ballina vs Aghamore Senior Relegation draw Bohola Moy Davitts vs Garrymore Charlestown vs…
Senior Championship Rd 3 Group A Burrishoole 1-03 Hollymount 1-08 Moy Davitts 8-17 Swinford Killasser 0-09 Group B Westport A 3-13 Kilmoremoy 3-09 Carnacon 7-16 Knockmore 3-05 Semi Final Pairings (weekend of Sept 5/6th) Cup Moy Davitts V Westport A Carnacon V…
Sligo Senior Football Championship Group 1 Shamrock Gaels 0-14 Eastern Harps 0-09 St. Mary's 1-12 Tubbercurry 0-10 Group 2 Tourlestrane 4-17 Geevagh 2-06 Sligo Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 Bunninadden 2-10 St. Molaise Gaels 1-12
Elverys Sports Super League - Round 2 Ballina Town 2-1 Swinford Castlecourt Hotel Premier League - Round 2 Snugboro Utd 2-2 Manulla B Conn Rangers 2-1 Killala Westport Utd B 2-1 Straide & Foxford Utd Killeen Sports Grounds League One - Round 2 Newport…
Things have gone from bad to worse for Dundalk. The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division champions have been beaten 3-1 by Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds this evening. The defeat means the Louth outfit remain 3rd in the table but are 7 points behind 2nd…
North Mayo Minor A Championship Ballina Stephenites 3-23 Knockmore 4-06 North Mayo Minor B Championship Cill Chomain 4-13 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 4-03 Erris St. Pats 3-10 Ardmoy 3-08 Naomh Padraig 2-14 St Muredachs 2-08 South Mayo Minor A Championship…
Bundee Aki will earn his 100th cap for Connacht in Sunday’s clash with Ulster. Alex Wooton and Peter O'Sullivan will make their debuts on the wings. New signings Ian Madigan and Alby Mathewson will be on the bench for Ulster.
Sligo Senior Football Championship Saturday August 22 St Mary's v Tubbercurry, Markievicz Park, 7pm Eastern Harps v Shamrock Gaels, Corran Park, 7pm Geevagh v Tourlestrane, Connolly Park, 7pm Sunday August 23 Coolera-Strandhill v Calry/St Joseph's, Markievicz…
John Caulfield wants to help Galway United reach the First Division playoffs this season. The former Cork City boss has taken over from Alan Murphy at Eamonn Deacy Park. He'll be watching from a distance as his new side entertain Bray tonight. Leaders…
The GAA are to make funds available to county boards during the current crisis. Government restrictions mean that all games are to be played behind closed doors until September the 13th at the earliest. Meanwhile, the GAA remain optimistic that this year's…
U14 B All County Group 3 Westport 6-11 Castlebar Mitchels 2-07 North Mayo U14 A Championship Ballina Stephenites 2-12 Ardnaree 1-08 Belmullet 3-18 Knockmore 4-00 Naomh Padraig 2-10 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 1-07 North Mayo U14 B Championship Lahardane 8-05…
Sligo GAA club Eastern Harps has announced today that all activities can now resume. Earlier this week, the club had temporarily suspended all activity as a precautionary measure, as a club member was awaiting the result of a Covid-19 test. Today, the club…
It’s round 3 of the Mayo Club Championship this weekend with still a few quarter final spots up for grabs in the senior & intermediate. Midwest Radio will have reporters at all of the games as well as live commentary from the Connacht Gold senior championship…
Westport United's Connacht Cup semi-final with West United on Sunday will now take place at Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday at 2pm. Elsewhere in the Connacht Shield semi-final Glenhest Rovers will entertain Colemanstown Utd at 2pm on Sunday.
West Mayo Junior B Championship Group 1 Balla 2-07 Westport 1-05 Group 2 Burrishoole 2-11 Tourmakeady 2-07 Castlebar Mitchels 3-13 Islandeady 1-08 South Mayo Minor C Championship Hollymount-Carramore 5-06 Ballyhaunis 2-09 Minor Hurling Championship Westport…
The GAA have clarified a number of issues after the Government’s decision that no spectators should attend sporting fixtures. Croke Park have said that no more than 40 persons per team is allowed at a game - which includes players and all the backroom team.…
An injury time free kick from Alex Cooper gave Sligo Rovers a 2-1 win over Waterford in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. The victory moves Sligo up to seventh in the table on nine points.
North Mayo U16 A Championship Crossmolina Deel Rovers 3-16 Belmullet 2-16 Knockmore 3-08 Ballina Stephenites 0-14 North Mayo U16 B Championship Ardnaree 5-10 Bonniconlon 1-05 Cill Chomain 0-15 Erris St. Pats 1-11 South Mayo U16 A Championship Ballinrobe 4-20…
The GAA has called for evidence to be presented to explain the Government's decision to ban all spectators from sporting events until at least the 13th of September. Up until now 200 people were allowed be part of an outdoor sporting event, which meant that a…
Galway United have confirmed that Alan Murphy has left his role as manager. The 38-year-old Ballinrobe native, who is also the club’s all-time leading scorer as a player, took over as manager in July 2018, but saw his side endure a difficult start to the 2020…
Republic of Ireland international Niamh Fahey has been named captain of Liverpool FC Women. The 32-year old began her career with Salthill Devon before moving to Galway where she played an integral role in helping the club claim the 2007 FAI Women's Cup. The…
Ballinrobe GAA has paid tribute to the late Tony Finnerty who passed away suddenly yesterday morning at the age of 70. A native of Creagh, Ballinrobe Tony was known locally as Flat Out - a nickname that derived from his appetite for hard physical work.…
Waterford go to Sligo Rovers in the Premier Division tonight. Kick off at the Showgrounds is at 5.45. Meanwhile, Cabinteely opened up a five point lead at the top of the SSE Airtricity First Division last night with a 3-1 win at Longford Town. Drogheda are up…
Irish Rugby returns this weekend, after almost 6 months. Two derbies taking place in the Aviva Stadium - on Saturday evening Leinster take on Munster, while on Sunday it's Connacht V Ulster at 4.30 in the first round of the Guinness Pro14. Capacity is capped…
Seven Mayo footballers have been named among the top 50 ladies footballers listed in the Irish Independent. Mayo legend Cora Staunton tops the charts of journalist Cliona Foley's personal choice of the top ladies footballers over the past 5 decades. Mayo's…
Elverys Sports Super League - Round 1 Ballina Town 6-1 Ballyhaunis Town Castlebar Celtic 6-2 Ballyglass Swinford 1-1 Glenhest Rovers Castlecourt Hotel Premier League - Round 1 Iorras Aontaithe 4-4 Snugboro Utd Conn Rangers 2-1 Westport Utd B Manulla B 2-1…
Roscommon Senior Football Championship Roscommon Gaels 2-12 Fuerty 0-13 Western Gaels 4-20 St. Croans 1-10 Roscommon Intermediate Football Championship Kilmore 0-14 Castlerea St Kevins 2-07
East Mayo Junior B League Aghamore 2-13 Charlestown Sarsfields 2-08 Bohola Moy Davitts 2-15 Kiltimagh 1-08 South Mayo Junior Championship Group 1 Hollymount-Carramore 3-16 Kilmaine 2-11 Claremorris 3-20 Davitts 1-10 Group 2 Ballinrobe 3-14 Garrymore 3-11 The…
Elverys Sports Super League Manulla 1-0 Claremorris Westport Utd 3-1 Ballyheane Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2-0 Fahy Rovers Ballina Town B 4-2 Straide & Foxford Utd Killeen Sports Ground League One Moy Villa 4-3 Crossmolina…
Roscommon Senior Club Football Championship Boyle 1-15 Michael Glaveys 0-07 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-11 Padraig Pearses 1-10 Clann na nGael 0-17 Strokestown 1-06 Roscommon Intermediate Football Championship St, Faithleach's 0-18 Creggs 0-07 St. Aidan's 4-17…
Mayo Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final Ballyhaunis 0-21 Castlebar Mitchels 1-09 Tooreen 4-21 Westport 0-10 Ballyhaunis & Tooreen will meet in the final on Saturday September 12th.
Former Castlebar Celtic player Darragh Reilly was on the score sheet for Sligo Rovers this afternoon in the U17 League. Ryan Casey’s side drew 1 apiece with Derry City.
Sligo Rovers suffered a disappointing 3 nil defeat at the hands of Cork City tonight in the Premier Division. The result leaves Rovers sitting second from bottom. Meanwhile, Galway United also recorded a loss tonight as Longford defeated the Tribesmen by a…
U16 B All County Group 1 Claremorris 4-14 Westport 3-04 North Mayo Minor A Championship Belmullet 5-12 Knockmore 2-11 North Mayo Minor B Championship Naomh Padraig 3-14 Ardmoy 0-10 Cill Chomain 3-18 St. Muredachs 2-06 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 4-16 Erris St.…
The draws have been made for the semi-finals of the TP Brennan Connacht Cup & Shield. In the Cup semi-final Westport United have been drawn away to West United while Salthill Devon FC will host St. Bernards. In the Shield Glenhest Rovers will entertain…
A Championship Group A Kilmoremoy A 7-07 St Marys 5-10 Charlestown 1-07 Knockmore 3-09 Group B Westport A 3-23 Burrishoole 0-05 Parke KC 3-15 Swinford Killasser 2-18 B Championship Group A Davitts 3-14 Breaffy 4-06 Castlebar Mitchels 1-07 Ballyhaunis 5-03…
North Mayo U14 A Championship Belmullet 3-11 Ardnaree 4-01 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 6-11 Knockmore 0-09 Naomh Padraig 6-17 Ballina Stephenites 2-05 North Mayo U14 B Championship Cill Chomain 6-14 Lahardane 3-05 South Mayo U14 A Championship Claremorris 4-13…
Westport United captured the Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup last night with a 3-1 win over Ballina Town. Westport took an early 2-0 lead through goals from Danny Scahill and Mark McNally. Tom O'Connor pulled one back for Ballina in the second half before Colm…
South Mayo Junior Championship Group 2 Mayo Gaels 3-12 Garrymore 0-12 East Mayo Junior B Championship Bohola Moy Davitts 3-16 Charlestown Sarsfields 2-09 Ballaghaderreen 2-15 Swinford 3-10 East Mayo Junior B Championship Group 2 Kiltimagh 3-10 Ballyhaunis…
Strokestown GAA club in Co Roscommon has confirmed that a non-playing member of the club has tested positive for Covid-19. The club cancelled its minor game against Oran / St Croan's last Monday night after a club member did not feel well. The member has…
Cork City's reward for their last gasp win against Longford Town in the FAI Cup last night is a second round tie against holders Shamrock Rovers. Rovers are at home in the only all-Premier Division tie in the round while Bohemians are the only other…
Ireland are competing in international basketball for the first time this summer, with the men’s and women’s U17’s back in action this week, looking to reach a major finals. They're taking part in the European Qualifiers for FIBA U17 Skills Challenge 2020 and…
This weekend sees the start of the Elvery’s Sport Super League. Champions Castlebar Celtic will travel to Ballyglass on Sunday Morning at 11am as they will bid for another successful season. Ballyhaunis Town host Ballina Town and newly promoted Swinford &…
Mayo LGFA Fixtures Under 16 A Championship Kilmoremoy A V St Marys Charlestown V Knockmore Westport A V Burrishoole at 6pm Parke KC V Swinford Killasser Under 16 B Championship Davitts V Breaffy Castlebar Mitchels V Ballyhaunis at 8pm Moy Davitts V Kiltimagh…
North Mayo U16 A Championship Ballina Stephenites 3-11 Belmullet 4-08 Naomh Padraig 4-07 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 1-09 North Mayo U16 B Championship Cill Chomain 2-09 Bonniconlon 1-11 Ardmoy 3-17 Erris St. Pats 1-14 South Mayo U16 A Championship Claremorris…
The Achill Half Marathon and 10K has been deferred until the 3rd of July 2021. The event was previously deferred from its normal July live event to a date in September. The event’s Operations team and volunteers met to discuss the latest guidance from the…
Connacht U-12 Shield Final Fixture Saturday 15th August 2020 HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM Pitch 1 St Bernards FC v Cregmore Claregalway Venue: Lecarrow, Roscommon K.O: 12 noon: Officials RDFL Connacht U-12 Cup Final Fixture Saturday 15th August 2020 HOME TEAM AWAY…
A former Mayo Super League player scored the winning goal for Finn Harps last night. Ryan Connolly scored the winner as Finn Harps got revenge on St Patrick's Athletic for their recent League defeat by winning their FAI Cup first round tie by 1 goal to nil…
The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture between Sligo Rovers and Waterford has been rearranged. The fixture, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, will now take place on Tuesday, August 18, with kick-off at 5.45pm. The match will be…
A Roscommon GAA club has suspended all their activities as a precautionary measure. Strokestown GAA made the announcement while cancelling their Minor Championship game against Oran/ St. Croans tonight. In a statement on their social media the club said: "All…
There is a National Hunt meeting at Ballinrobe racecourse this evening. All the fixtures will take place under the strict protocols published by Horse Racing Ireland. For public health and safety reasons the meeting will be held behind closed doors. The first…
Mayo LGFA Club Championship Senior Group A Hollymount 5-13 Swinford Killasser 2-09 Moy Davitts 2-09 Burrishoole 1-07 Group B Carnacon 6-16 Westport 0-09 Kilmoremoy 3-11 Knockmore 3-11 Intermediate Group A Louisburgh 4-09 Cill Chomain 3-10 C.L. MacHael Rovers…
Calor Gas Premier Cup Quarter Finals Westport Utd B 2-1 Castlebar Celtic B Stephen Jennings was on target for Celtic while Vinny Foy & Mark McNally both netted for United to secure their passage through to the last four.
Galway United shared the spoils with Cobh Ramblers last night in the first Division. It finished 2-2 with Vinny Faherty & Francely Lomboto on the score sheet for Alan Murphy’s side.
Sligo Senior Football Championship Group 1 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 2-13 St. Mary's 0-10 Group 2 Coolera/Strandhill 1-12 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 0-13 Sligo Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 Curry 3-19 Ballymote 1-14 Group 2 St. Farnan's 2-20 St. John's…
Two Mayo men have helped Sligo Rovers overcome Shelbourne 2-1 in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash at the Showgrounds. Jesse Devers found the back of the net for Liam Buckley's side in the first minute of the game before David Cawley made it…
There's a Munster derby in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division this afternoon. Waterford welcome basement side Cork to the R-S-C for a 2pm kick-off. Shelbourne will move into the top-four if they win at Sligo this evening. Elsewhere, Galway United…
North Mayo Minor A Championship Ballina Stephenites 2-15 Belmullet 2-09 North Mayo Minor B Championship Cill Chomain 3-18 Erris St Pats 0-09 Naomh Padraig 1-18 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 0-12 South Mayo Minor A Championship Ballinrobe 3-08 Mayo Gaels 0-09 South…
It’s round 2 of the Mayo Club Football Championship this weekend and once again Midwest Sport will have extensive coverage with thanks to Ceramic City Castlebar, Charlestown & Sligo. We’ll also have commentary of the mouth watering clash involving Castlebar…
The organisers of the 2020 Galway Corinthians IRFU Volkswagen TAG have canceled this year’s event. It is a decision that was not taken lightly and over the past number of weeks the club looked at all possible alternatives in regard to holding the competition…
A leading Irish disease expert believes that on the country's current track there will be no inter-county GAA season this year, warning that the number of cases of Covid-19 will continue to rebound if restrictions on sports and wider society are eased while…
Galway United have announced the signing of Matthew Connor. Tribesmen boss Alan Murphy has strengthened his goalkeeping options with the acquisition of Connor after it was announced that Micheál Schlingermann had suffered a serious knee injury. 23-year-old…
Mayo GAA Results from Thursday evening U14 B ALL COUNTY GROUP 2 Ballinrobe 3-6 v 6-12 Aghamore NORTH MAYO U14 A CHAMPIONSHIP Ardnaree 3-8 v 6-13 Crossmolina Deel Rovers Ballina Stephenites 5-5 v 6-13 Béal an Mhuirthead Knockmore 0-7 v 2-14 Naomh Padraig NORTH…
In Mayo ladies football, the Adult Championship fixtures for this Sunday- SENIOR Group A Hollymount V Swinford Killasser at 10.30 Burrishoole V Moy Davitts Group B Carnacon V Westport A - in Ballintubber Kilmoremoy V Knockmore at 10am INTERMEDIATE Group A…
Sligo Rovers have signed Lithuanian defender Sigitas Olberkis for the rest of the 2020 season. The 23-year old joins from Maltese club, Senglea Athletic. He's a former Under-21 international and has also played in belarus and Latvia. As Lithuania is currently…
Ballina RFC have cancelled their Return To Rugby Tag Event following the delay in moving to Phase Four of reopening the country. The Tag Rugby Tournament scheduled for the 15th of August in Heffernan Park will not go ahead in compliance with public health…
U14 B ALL COUNTY GROUP 1 Béal an Mhuirthead 7-5 v 5-9 Crossmolina Deel Rovers NORTH MAYO U16 A CHAMPIONSHIP Béal an Mhuirthead 1-4 v 1-10 Knockmore Naomh Padraig 2-7 v 1-10 Ballina Stephenites NORTH MAYO U16 B CHAMPIONSHIP Ardmoy 3-6 v 0-4 Bonniconlon SOUTH…
There's a seven-race card at Wexford this afternoon with the first off at 1. While at Sligo, a seven-race programme gets underway at 4.15 - behind closed doors.
The Government has decided against allowing an increase in crowd sizes at matches. Their decision not to press ahead with phase 4 of their roadmap from next Monday means that crowds will remain capped at 200 at outdoor events. It had been hoped that…
The GAA has cancelled inter-county season tickets for the remainder of the 2020 season. In an e-mail to season ticket holders, the GAA says that "due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and with no clarity on the potential number of spectators allowed in…
Mayo sisters Grace and Niamh Kelly have extended their contracts with the West Coast Eagles until 2022 ahead of the new women's A-F-L season. The sisters have proved themselves valued members of the fledgling team and helped them secure their first league…
The SSE Airtricity League meeting of Sligo Rovers v Waterford FC tonight has been postponed after a Waterford player reported COVID-19 type symptoms ahead of training yesterday. The player did not train with Waterford FC and the club suspended the training…
Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship - Group 4A Corofin 7-17 0-11 Oughterard Galway SFC Salthill-Knocknacarra 3-13 St Michael’s 0-10 Mountbellew-Moylough 1-7 Annaghdown 0-8 Claregalway Hotel Intermediate Football Championship - Group C Cortoon…
Senior Football Championship Group B Western-Gaels 0-18 0-10 Fuerty Senior Football Championship Group C Michael Glaveys 1-8 0-14 Padraig Pearses Intermediate Football Championship Group C Ballinameen 0-8 5-16 St. Dominics Junior A Football Championship Group…
It's been five years since Diane O’Hora took charge of an inter-county team, but don’t be too surprised if she returns to that level of the game in the not too distant future. The four-time All-Ireland winner with Mayo showed her pedigree as a coach and…
Sligo Senior Football Championship Group 1 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 0-07 Shamrock Gaels 0-07 Group 2 Tourlestrane 0-13 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 0-07 Sligo Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 St Molaise Gaels 1-11 Curry 0-13 Group 2 Easkey 2-16…
Galway Senior Football Championship Group 1 CLG Bhearna 2-07 An Spidéal 0-10 Group 2 Moycullen 3-12 CLG Micheál Breathnach 1-06 Group 3 Caherlistrane 1-09 Tuam Stars 1-07 Group 4B Milltown 0-10 An Cheathrú Rua 1-06 Galway Intermediate Football Championship…
Roscommon Senior Football Championship Group A Clann na nGael 0-11 Elphin 0-08 Group B Roscommon Gaels 1-15 St. Croans 0-12 Group C Boyle 1-10 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-09 Roscommon Intermediate Football Championship Group A Kilmore 2-13 Eire Og 0-13 Oran 2-15…
It's the penultimate day of the Galway Festival, with a seven-race card beginning at Ballybrit at twenty-five-to-three. Kilbeggan also hosts a seven-race programme this evening with the first off the Midlands track at a quarter-past-two.
North Mayo Minor A Championship Ballina Stephenites 2-11 Knockmore 1-10 North Mayo Minor B Championship Cill Chomain 1-14 Ardmoy 1-06 Naomh Padraig 3-10 Erris St Pats 3-05 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 1-10 St. Muredachs 1-08 South Mayo Minor A Championship…
Roscommon Club Championship results Friday Junior A Football Championship Group C Padraig Pearses 0-8 0-14 Clann na nGael Senior Football Championship Group A Strokestown 1-7 0-14 St Brigids
Twenty four weeks since the start of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division season, Sligo Rovers have earned their first win. Goals from Kyle McFadden and Ronan Coughlan gave Liam Buckley’s side a 2-nil win away to Derry City. Victory sees Sligo move off the…
Aaron Connolly has signed a new four-year deal with Brighton. The striker made his first team breakthrough with the Seagulls this season, scoring twice in his first start against Tottenham in October. The Galway man made his Republic of Ireland debut that…
It’s round 2 of the Roscommon Club Championship this weekend and Midwest Sport will once again have a round-up of the action on our Sunday Evening Sports Show which runs from 7.30pm – 8.30pm this weekend. Friday July 31st Senior Football Championship Group A…
Mayo GAA has confirmed that Aurivo Co-op has renewed its sponsorship of the Mayo GAA Senior Club Championship under its Connacht Gold brand, and the Mayo GAA underage competitions under its Homeland retail stores brand. Aurivo is committed to getting behind…
The Galway Hurdle is the feature race on day four of race week at Ballybrit. The market is headed by 'Felix Desjy' - the race goes to post at 6.45. The first of eight races on soft ground goes to post at 4.45. Over at Goodwood, Donnacha O'Brien saddles…
The opening round of the Mayo Club Football Championship gets underway this weekend. Only 200 people are allowed to attend which includes players, management and officials. Midwest Radio will have extensive coverage across the weekend with reporters at all of…
Mayo GAA results from last night West Mayo Junior B Championship Group 1 Louisburgh 2-19 Westport 0-03 West Mayo Junior B Championship Group 2 Castlebar Mitchels 3-13 Burrishoole 2-10 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 5-06 Islandeady 3-03
Today's feature behind closed doors at the Galway Races is the Plate. The Gordon Elliott trained 'Galvin' is the current favourite of 22 runners for the 2 mile 6 furlong chase at 6.45. The first of eight races goes to post at 4.45.
David Brady believes the lockdown has levelled the playing field when it comes to county championships around the country. The Ballina Stephenites man thinks there is no disparity in the fitness levels between teams at both club and county level. Speaking…
It is day two of the Galway Races. This evening's feature behind closed doors is the Colm Quinn BMW Mile Handicap at 6.45. 18 horses, including last year's winner 'Saltonstall', go to post. The going is soft and the first of 8 races is off at 4.45. It's also…
Mayo GAA held its first physical County Board meeting since March last night with meetings held in line with HSE guidelines across two sessions with club delegates in Elverys MacHale Park. A number of areas such as Fixtures, Finance & Club Development were…
Mayo GAA have extended their sponsorship with Intersport Elverys as title sponsor for a further five years to run until 2025. The deal will mean we will continue to see the Intersport Elverys brand on the front of the Mayo jersey across our Senior…
It's day one of the Galway Races, which will take place behind closed doors due to Covid-19. The first of eight races at Ballybrit gets underway at 4.10.
Galway United have announced the re-signing of Shane Doherty. The 23-year-old New Jersey native returns to Eamonn Deacy Park for a second spell after departing the club midway through the 2019 SSE Airtricity League season. Doherty made quite an impact during…
The Michael Walsh Senior League game between Garrymore and Bohola Moy Davitts didn’t go ahead this afternoon as a player felt symptoms of Covid-19 during the warm-up. Bohola Moy Davitts have since confirmed this evening that the player in question has been…
Michael Walsh Senior League Group 1 Westport 1-22 Ballaghaderreen 2-10 Group 3 Ballina Stephenites 2-13 Breaffy 0-17 Group 4 Knockmore 4-13 Castlebar Mitchels 0-09 Michael Walsh Intermediate League Group 4 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 4-12 Ballyhaunis 0-03 South…
The Michael Walsh Senior League game between Garrymore and Bohola Moy Davitts didn’t go ahead this afternoon as a player felt symptoms of Covid-19 during the warm-up. The match referee Kevin Connelly made the decision then to call the match. Midwest Sport…
Sligo Senior Football Championship Group 1 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 1-11 Tubbercurry 0-14 Group 2 Coolera/Strandhill 0-14 Geevagh 0-06 Sligo Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 Bunninadden 2-10 Ballymote Round Towers 0-10 Group 2 St. Farnan's 0-14…
Roscommon Senior Football Championship Group A St. Brigids 1-14 Clann na nGael 1-14 Elphin 1-09 Strokestown 0-10 Group B St. Croans 0-08 Fuerty 0-06 Western Gaels 0-10 Roscommon Gaels 0-07 Group C St. Dominic's 3-16 Naomh Bearrai 1-05 Michael Glaveys 2-11…
Michael Walsh Senior League Group 1 Davitts 2-13 Kiltane 3-09 Group 2 Ballintubber 1-14 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-07 Belmullet 3-07 Claremorris 2-08 Group 4 Aghamore 1-16 The Neale 1-08 Michael Walsh Intermediate League Group 1 Ballinrobe 3-06 Balla 1-05…
Stephen Donnelly of Bunree, Ballina has won the Hard-Man half ironman triathlon in Kerry today finishing in a time of 4 hours and 42 minutes followed by David Sheridan in second and Oran McGee in third. Stephen is known for carrying out an ironman triathlon…
Ireland internationals Kieran Marmion and Finlay Bealham have resumed training with Connacht ahead of next month's restart of the Guinness PRO14. Both players have recovered from long-term ankle injuries. Lock Quinn Roux is not expected to be available for…
Michael Walsh intermediate Group 2 Lahardane 1-11 Islandeady 0-08 North Mayo Minor A Championship Belmullet 1-11 Knockmore 1-08 North Mayo Minor B Championship Erris St. Pats 2-09 St. Muredachs 1-09 Cill Chomain 2-09 Naomh Padraig 1-09 Crossmolina Deel Rovers…
Sligo Rovers have signed Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe, top scorer in the SSE Airtricity League last season, for the remainder of the 2020 campaign. The striker moves from Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Hadera and will join Rovers pending a work permit and…
The Connacht GAA Air Dome at Bekan was inflated yesterday signalling a landmark day in the development of the €3 million facility. The ambitious structure, which can hold 10,000 people, was inflated over a few hours. The development at the Connacht GAA Centre…
The Sligo Club Championship gets underway this weekend and Midwest Sport will have a full round-up Saturday July 25th Homeland Senior Football Championship Group 1 RD - 1 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point v Tubbercurry - Connolly Park - @ 7 00 Homeland Senior Football…
The Roscommon Club football Championship gets underway this weekend. Midwest Sport will have a full round-up of the action on Sunday evening from Seamus Duke. Saturday July 25 Senior Football Championship Group A St Brigid’s v Clan na nGael – Dr Hyde Park –…
West Mayo Junior B Championship Group 1 Kilmeena 0-18 Breaffy 1-09 Group 2 Burrishoole 1-12 Islandeady 2-07 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 4-13 Tourmakeady 0-06
Louisburgh GAA Club has confirmed that contract tracing following a confirmed Covid-19 case in the area last weekend has been completed. The club has been informed that it has no direct implications for the club. The club's Michael Walsh League fixture last…
The first-ever streaming service for the SSE Airtricity League has been officially launched by the FAI. Watch-L-O-I will have season passes available from 55 euro while fans outside Ireland will have to pay 69 euro. More than 55 matches will be shown on the…
Westport United will be aiming to secure a place in the last four of the FAI New Balance Junior Cup when they host Oliver Bond Celtic on Sunday. The game kicks off at 2pm and will be live on Midwest Radio Sport in association with the Helm Bar, restaurant and…
There's an eight-race card at Ballinrobe this afternoon with the first off at 1. This is the second race meeting at the south Mayo track since Covid-19 restrictions were eased. The first meeting, behind closed doors, was held on Monday evening.
With the current cap of 200, it will be impossible to accommodate all Cairde Mhaigh Eo members for all championship games. That's according to Mayo GAA who's issued a statement in relation to tickets. For rounds one and two of the upcoming Mayo Club…
The Mayo Senior Hurling Championship gets underway this weekend - a week ahead of the football championships. The first round will be played on Saturday evening, with defending champions Tooreen taking on Castlebar in Munnelly Park, Castlebar, while Westport…
The TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship fixtures have been published today. The LGFA has confirmed that the 2020 All-Ireland Intermediate and Senior Championship finals will be played at Croke Park on 20th December - the Sunday before Christmas. The…
Sligo GAA have announced new sponsors for their 2020 Club Championship competitions, which commence this weekend. In one of the most difficult years ever for the County Board due to Covid-19, they've confirmed that Aurivo Co-Op will sponsor all adult football…
The Irish provinces remain coronavirus free after the latest round of testing. A second batch of tests were conducted at Connacht and Ulster last week, all of which returned negative. In total, there have been 407 tests conducted so far and not a single…
The draws have been made for Round 2 of the Calor Gas Mayo Super Cup and Premier Cup. In the Super Cup, Glenhest Rovers V Claremorris, Snugboro United V Westport United, while Ballina Town and Ballyheane have byes. In the Premier Cup 2nd round draw, Westport…
Racing resumes behind closed doors today at Ballinrobe racecourse, where the first of an 8-race card gets underway at 4.45. It's the first of two days of action in Ballinrobe this week, with another meeting taking place on Wednesday. This marks the start of…
Calor Gas Super Cup - Round 1 Glenhest Rovers 1-0 Manulla Ballina Town 2-1 Castlebar Celtic Claremorris 4-2 Swinford Calor Gas Premier Cup - Round 1 Manulla B 2-0 Newport/Mulranny Wanderers Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2-0 Iorras Aontaithe Moy Villa 10-0 Crossmolina B…
Claremorris handball star Paddy Murphy is looking forward to getting back in the alleys over the coming weeks. The 21-year-old AIT student has been spending the past few months practicing on away from the closed handball alleys. Before the Covid-19…
The Mayo GAA Team Doctor says while it’s great to see the return of competitive action, it is important not to get complacent. Dr Sean Moffatt, chair of Gaelic Athletic Medics Association and Mayo team doctor, is a member of the GAA Covid Advisory Group. Dr.…
MICHAEL WALSH JUNIOR Group 1 Achill 2-13 Westport 0-09 Group 2 Kilfian 3-4 v 5-14 Ballintubber SOUTH MAYO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 1 Claremorris 1-16 v 2-14 Hollymount-Carramore Davitts 2-10 Kilmaine 1-09 SOUTH MAYO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2 Ballinrobe…
Calor Gas Super Cup Round 1 Westport Utd 8-1 Ballyglass Snugboro Utd 4-0 Ballyhaunis Town Ballyheane 2-1 Straide & Foxford Utd Calor Gas Premier Cup Round 1 Castlebar Celtic B 3-1 Crossmolina Conn Rangers B 2-2 Killala (Killala won 3-1 on penalties) Ballina…
The Michael Walsh Intermediate League meeting of Louisburgh and Balla didn’t go ahead yesterday evening due to concerns related to a confirmed case of Covid-19 in the Louisburgh area. Louisburgh confirmed this news in a statement last night after Balla GAA…
Roscommon football boss Anthony Cunningham thinks the preparation window ahead of the resumption of inter-county games is too short. County teams can resume collective training from the 14th of September ahead of the completion of the Allianz Football League…
Michael Walsh Senior Football League Group 4 Knockmore 0-17 Aghamore 1-11 Michael Walsh Intermediate Football League Group 2 Islandeady 1-14 Kiltimagh 2-11
The GAA season resumes this evening, with club games effectively behind closed doors due to a cap at 200 at the amount of people that can attend matches. It means for example that only 80 people will be able to attend the Wexford senior hurling championship…
Mayo footballer Chris Barrett has transferred from Belmullet to Clontarf GAA club in Dublin. The 2017 All-Star has been based in the Capital for a number of years working as a civil engineer. The 34 year old will line out for Clontarf in this year’s…
Attendances at GAA matches will not now increase from next Monday, after the Government ruled out plans to allow outdoor gatherings of up to 500 people in Phase Four of the roadmap for reopening the country. As this weekend sees a return to club football and…
The GAA's Fergal McGill says it "doesn't make sense" to open indoor club facilities. Dressing rooms and gyms remain closed while clubs have returned to training. And the Director of Player, Club, and Games Administration says keeping indoor facilities shut…
Both Roscommon and Galway GAA have announced partnerships with Nemeton TV to stream live matches from their upcoming club championships. With restrictions on attendances at GAA matches due to Covid-19, Galway and Roscommon will be offering a new online…
The SSE Airtricity League season will officially resume on July 31st with the meeting of Derry and Sligo at the Brandywell. The fixtures will be spread across a weekend for the first six rounds upon the league's return. The three FAI Cup first round ties…
There will be three ties in the first round of this year's F-A-I Cup which has been pared back due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The draw which was made today and included no non-league clubs pits home team Finn Harps against St Patrick's Athletic. 2018 winners…
Ballina Golf Club has paid tribute to honorary member Jack Charlton, who passed away at his home in the UK on Friday. The club says Big Jack was a sporting icon, a Leeds United legend, a World Cup winner and managed Ireland through their most successful spell…
Ballinrobe Racecourse is hosting a virtual ladies day to raise funds for Western Care this Friday. Ladies from across the region are invited to take part by donning the glad rags and donating to the regional charity. Entries to the best dressed competition…
It's an all national hunt card at Roscommon today. The first of the seven card race goes to post at 2pm. There’s also racing behind closed doors in Killarney later this evening and that gets off at 5:25pm.
Sligo Rovers overcame Galway United in the club’s first pre-season match ahead of the League of Ireland’s resumption at the end of the month. Mayoman Mark Byrne scored the only goal of the game to give Rovers the win. It was the Kilkelly native’s first senior…
Michael Walsh Senior Group 1 Sat, 18 Jul, Venue: Ballaghaderreen, (Round 1), Ballaghaderreen V Davitts 19:00, Ref: Paul Lydon Sat, 18 Jul, Venue: Bangor Erris, (Round 1), Kiltane V Westport St Patrick's 19:00, Ref: John Walker Michael Walsh Senior Group 2…
Irish Rugby international and Connacht Star Dave Heffernan joined Michael D. McAndrew today on Midwest Radio's Sport Show. The Ballina native made his first senior start from the province eight years ago and since then has gone on to become one of their most…
A Mayo man is one of the country’s top names in the niche sport of freestyle motocross. 24 year-old Evan Mullarkey from Ballina is part of the FMX Ireland team after taking a keen interest in the sport over ten years ago. Evan specialises in doing shows all…
Former Mayo manager and current Offaly boss John Maughan doesn’t think we will see an All-Ireland final in December. He feels there is a strong possibility there will be a second wave which will bring everything to a standstill again. The Crossmolina native…
Competitive Club football will return next weekend with the opening round of the Michael Walsh Leagues. Con Moynihan who is the Chairman of the Mayo GAA Central Controls Committee says it’s great to see that clubs in the county are putting their shoulder to…
Blacksod man Eddie Maguire won yesterday's IBG Handa Golf Classic at Beechpark Golf Club in Dublin. The former Mayo and Meath footballer posted a 3 over par 73 which gave him a 2 stroke victory over Patrick Morgan Junior and Willem Roode from South Africa.…
Irish jump jockey Barry Geraghty has retired from horse racing at the age of 40. The rider won the Grand National in 2003 and twice claimed the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Geraghty rode over 650 career winners, including 43 at the Cheltenham Festival.
The Football Association of Ireland have described Jack Charlton as "the manager who changed Irish football forever". The 1966 World Cup winner with England died last night at the age of 85 after a battle with lymphoma and dementia. Charlton's family say he…
The remaining fixtures for this season's SSE Airtricity Leagues will be revealed on Monday. A truncated season is due to resume on July 31st. Meanwhile, the FAI Cup will only be contested by the 19 league clubs, with the first round draw also to be made on…
Mayo GAA have confirmed the details for the opening round of games in the Club Football Championship. All games will take place over the course of Saturday August 1st & Sunday August 2nd. Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship: Group 1: Saturday @ 7pm –…
The GAA is expected to update its guidance this weekend around return to play protocols as the start of the competitive club window looms into view. Club games have been given the green light from next Friday but there is still confusion around the protocol…
Entries for the biggest rugby event in the region have gone live since this morning. Ballina RFC's Tag Rugby Tournament will take place in Heffernan Park on August 15th and will see 400 players take part on the day. This will be a celebration of rugby on a…
History was made this week at the Annual General Meeting of Ballina RFC when Deirdre Whyte was appointed Vice-President of the club. This was a truly historic moment and marks a watershed moment for sport in the area. Deirdre is the first woman to hold the…
Connacht GAA Secretary John Prenty and Provincial Games Manager Cathal Cregg will host a webinar this evening as they introduce the world's largest sports air dome at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence. With a completion date of September 2020, the Dome's…
On Saturday the 18th July next, Darragh Sloyan’s many friends in Kiltimagh GAA Club will be running a fund raising event in the support of the “Sloyan-Family-Support”. The event is called “Solo for Moses” and it will involve players from our Men’s and Ladies’…
Connacht have confirmed the signings of Australia 7s international Ben O’Donnell and Kiwi number eight Abraham Papali’i. The pair will link up with the squad before the start of the 2020/21 Guinness PRO14 season. Ben O’Donnell joins from the Australian Sevens…
Clubs in the Gaelic Athletic Association will be allowed to report any alleged breaches of inter county training before September 14th directly to Croke Park. The GAA has hardened its stance over the issue to allow inter county stars to be available for the…
Mayo's Sarah Rowe will decide next month whether to return to Collingwood for a third year in the women's AFL. Another campaign in Australia would likely rule Rowe out of playing for Mayo in 2021 with manager Peter Leahy recently indicating to Midwest Sport…
There are race meetings at Roscommon and Killarney today. The flat fixture at Roscommon begins at 1 and the last race gets off at 4pm. Meanwhile, the card over jumps at Killarney begins at 4.25.
Westport RFC is hosting a drive in cinema to raise funds for the club this weekend. The movies that will be shown are Back to The Future 2 & Grease on the Saturday and on Sunday the (1994 Animated Version) of The Lion King will be shown followed by Forrest…
JP Walsh has been appointed as the new Director of Rugby and First team Coach at Ballina Rugby Football Club. JP joins Ballina after a very successful stint with Connacht Rugby, where he worked with coaches and players at all levels of the game. The Westport…
The memory of Detective Garda Colm Horkan is set to be honoured with a new GAA memorial pitch and walkway in Charlestown. Work will begin later this year on the €300,000 project in memory of the garda who was shot dead in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, on June 18.…
Cycling legend Mickey Palmer is being laid to rest in Westport today. Mickey was a top class cyclist in the 1950’s and 60’s and was crowned the 60 mile National Time Trial Champion in 1966. The Covey Wheelers Westport Cycling Clubman’s stature in the sport…
Former Mayo manager and current Offaly boss John Maughan hasn’t been uplifted by the return of knockout championship football this season. The Crossmolina man believes that whoever is crowned the kings of football in 2020 will have question marks over their…
Two members of the Galway Senior Hurling Management team are behind the technology. A new app and software platform called Actimet has been launched, which will help sports clubs to return to play safely after Covid 19. Actimet is a mobile app that simplifies…
Hazel Finn from Kiltimagh is an Irish Basketball International and has been selected to play for Ireland in the upcoming European Championships in Austria in 2021. Hazel captained Ireland in last year's U16 European Championships. She joined Michael D.…
Sprinter Niamh O’Neill joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport this afternoon. The young athlete is a part of the Connacht High Performance Athletic squad and a member of St Colman’s South Mayo Athletic Club. She has amassed an amazing 44 All-Ireland…
Swinford boxer Eoghan Lavin joined Michael D McAndrew on Sunday Sport this afternoon. Lavin has competed for Ireland at International level winning Gold and also has seven national boxing titles. https://soundcloud.com/user-962236350/eoghan-lavin
The Club Player's Association are calling for the responsibility of structuring county club championships to be set at the top level of the GAA to ensure a level playing field for all teams. The CPA welcomes the eleven week window designated to the club game…
The LGFA’s decision to omit the London Ladies Football team from the delayed 2020 Championship because of travel restrictions between Ireland and the UK means the Exiles won’t play a competitive match for a staggering 22 months. In a hard-hitting statement…
The Football Association of Ireland have pushed back their AGM until September. Irish football's governing body say they've "rescheduled in line with COVID-19 restrictions" and say the move will allow time for auditors Grant Thornton to prepare accounts. The…
The GAA will not bring forward the September 14th date for inter-county teams to resume collective training and has called upon clubs to report county teams that breach that sanction. At a chairpersons conference call yesterday, led by president John…
Croí’s latest fundraising initiative is to get people moving together ‘virtually’. They are asking people to embrace the Wild Atlantic Way of life by running, walking or jogging part of this spectacular coastal route over the next six weeks on this virtual…
Connacht have confirmed the loan signing of Munster winger Alex Wootton. The 25-year-old former Irish Sevens international has joined Andy Friend's side until the end of the 2020/21 season. Wootton has featured just twice for Munster in the current season,…
The Provisional dates for Connacht FA Junior and Underage Cup & Shield Fixtures have been announced. Connacht FA Underage Cups & Shields Fixture Dates 2019/2020: Quarter Finals July 25th 2020 Semi Finals August 8th/9th 2020 Finals August 15th/16th 2020 (TBC)…
Match officials have been confirmed for the FAI Junior Cup Quarter Finals. Westport United will play Oliver Bond Celtic at home in United Park on Sunday July 26th at 2pm and officiating that encounter are Patrick Gleeson, Trevor White, Mark Rellis and Michael…
The draws for the 2020 Sligo senior, intermediate and junior club football championships were made last night. Senior football champions Tourlestrane who are bidding for five-in-a-row this year were drawn in the same group as last year’s intermediate…
Westport United will play their FAI New Balance Junior Cup Quarter Final against Oliver Bond Celtic at home in United Park on Sunday July 26th at 2pm. It has also been confirmed that Athenry FC will have home advantage for their quarter final with Rush…
There is a seven-race card at Sligo this evening with the first off at 4.10. This is first fixture at the Sligo race track since the resumption of racing in Ireland.
The Gaelic Players Association have written to county boards across the country asking them to stop any unauthorised inter-county training sessions. Despite the suspension of inter-county activity until September 14th, anecdotal evidence suggests many…
The Mayo Senior Ladies Football Manager says both Tyrone and Armagh are very strong teams. Peter Leahy has been giving his reaction to last night’s draw for the Senior Championship. Mayo have been pitted against the Ulster sides in Group 4. Leahy says the…
The Draw for the 2020 Galway Club football Championship has taken place. 2020 Claregalway Hotel County Senior Football Championship Group One Salthill/Knocknacarra St Michaels An Spideál Bearna Group Two Moycullen Micheal Breathnach Mountbellew/Moylough…
Sharing Féile memories has meant a funding boost for a Mayo GAA club, despite the John West Féile na nÓg and Féile na nGael competitions not taking place this year due to Covid19 restrictions. Westport Camogie Club were among the winners in a My Féile…
The secretary of the Mayo Schoolboys/girls youth league has defended their decision not to run competitive leagues for “even age” groups. A number of local clubs and parents have expressed their anger at the decision to cancel competitive action for under-12,…
Sligo Rovers say they sternly object to the format for a return to play in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Play will resume on July 31st, with the season truncated to 18-games per team. Promotion and relegation will remain as normal with one up and one…
Roscommon GAA has confirmed that Ciarán Comerford has stepped down from his position as Roscommon Senior Hurling Manager. Ciarán, who was appointed in November 2017, was in his final year at the helm of the senior tea, but rather than complete the season when…
Mayo are grouped with Armagh and Tyrone in the opening round of the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship. All Ireland champions Dublin have been drawn with Waterford and Donegal in group 3. In group 2, last year's runners up Galway will play Tipperary…
The SSE Airtricity League is to resume on July 31st. The season will be shortened to two rounds of fixtures, the first of which had begun prior to lockdown. Promotion and relegation will remain intact as before. The National League Executive Committee…
A Mayo county councillor is calling on GAA chiefs to reconsider postponing the All-Ireland schools series for the rest of this year. St Joseph's College, Foxford were due to face St Colmcille's Community School in the All-Ireland senior C football final,…
Roscommon SFC Group A Strokestown St Brigids Elphin Clann na nGael Roscommon SFC Group B Roscommon Gaels St. Croans Western-Gaels Fuerty Roscommon SFC Group C Padraig Pearses Boyle Michael Glaveys Tulsk Roscommon IFC Group A Oran Kilmore Castlerea Eire Og…
The draws for the revised 2020 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championships will be broadcast LIVE on Facebook from 7:30pm this evening. The LGFA’s Commercial and Communications Manager Jackie Cahill will MC the Live event, while LGFA President, Marie…
Roscommon manager Anthony Cunningham's confirmed that the Murtagh brothers are back in his panel. Ciarain and Diarmuid opted out at the start of the year. However, Cunningham says the Murtaghs have had a change of heart and could be available for October's…
Connacht FA Underage/Youth Cup & Shield Fixtures Connacht FA U-12 Cup Quarter Final Fixtures 25thJuly 2020 No HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM 1 Salthill Devon A v Ballina Town 2 Knocknacarra v Athenry A 3 Westport Utd A v Manulla A 4 Kiltimagh Knock Utd v Maree/Oranmore…
A Galway GAA club has made an appeal for witnesses to come forward after some of their facilities were criminally damaged over the weekend. Mountbellew Moylough posted pictures last night on their social media of extensive damage which was inflicted on the…
Calor Gas Super Cup—Round 1 Westport Utd v Ballyglass Snugboro Utd v Ballyhaunis Town Straide & Foxford Utd v Ballyheane Glenhest Rovers v Manulla Castlebar Celtic v Ballina Town Claremorris v Swinford Matches to be played on weekend 18th/19th July Calor Gas…
The Mayo Football League has issued a revised fixture diary for the 2020 season. The first round of the leagues will still proceed on the weekend of the 15th/16th of August. The FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Final has now been rescheduled for the weekend of the…
Knockmore's Hugh Armstrong is aiming to represent Ireland at the next years Tokyo Olympics. He has also run the fastest marathon ever run by a Mayo man. Today he joined Michael D McAndrew on Sunday Sport. https://soundcloud.com/user-962236350/hugh-armstrong
Castlebar based Tennis player Roisin Murphy joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport this afternoon. Roisin is an upcoming tennis player and is ranked No. 5 in Ireland at u-18 level and is also part of the Connacht squad.…
The GAA confirmed on Friday that the 2020 All-Ireland football championship will be straight knock-out while the hurling championship will contain a backdoor format. For the first time since 2000, the football championship will be a do-or-die scenario with…
Mayo GAA Senior management and club managers have had a meeting under the guidance of the Mayo GAA Coaching Officer Declan O’Reilly. The thought process behind the meeting was to open up lines of communication between the Senior Inter-County team management…
Midwest Radio GAA Analyst Martin Carney says it great now to have a clear pathway in a return to football. However, Martin Carney says he would have preferred to see a straight knockout inter county competition which would have meant five weekends of…
The GAA confirmed on Friday that All-Ireland School Series has been postponed for the calendar year. However, there is a strong push to get this decision reversed. St. Joseph’s College Foxford were due to face St. Colmcilles Community School in the…
Westport United’s FAI New Balance Quarter Final with Oliver Bond Celtic will now take place on the weekend of July 25th & 26th. The tie was originally fixed for Sunday July 19th but has been pushed back a week. Westport United have home advantage but Midwest…
The IRFU have announced that the COVID-19 testing of Ulster and Connacht's players and staff this week has produced zero positive results. 118 players and staff across the two provinces were tested last Monday and they've now been cleared to access their…
Following changes to the Hurling Championships the draw for the 2020 Nicky Rackard Cup has been made. Mayo will play Monaghan in the Quarter Finals on the weekend of October 24th & 25th. 2020 Christy Ring Cup Draw Quarter-Finals: Down v London; Offaly v…
Ian Baraclough is set to become the new Northern Ireland manager. The former Sligo Rovers boss has reportedly been offered the job ahead of their Euro 2020 playoff semi-final against Bosnia this autumn. Baraclough is the current manager of Northern Ireland's…
The Mayo Senior footballers will play their final two rounds of the Allianz National Football League in October. Mayo will travel to Galway in Round 6 on the weekend of October 17th/18th and they welcome Tyrone to Elverys MacHale Park on the weekend of…
For the first time in 20 years, there will be no second chances in the All-Ireland senior football championship. The GAA have confirmed that this year's truncated football championship will revert to its traditional format. The four provincial championships…
The GAA is expected to give guidance today on the protocols to be followed by clubs if a player contracts Covid-19. As teams return to contact training from Monday, the association hopes to provide further information on what steps should be taken in the…
The GAA will reveal its formats for this year's All Ireland Championships this morning. It's believed the football championship will be a straight knockout with no backdoor. The hurling championship will still have a backdoor system. The championships will…
Two owners per horse will be allowed on track from July 20th. Horse Racing Ireland has amended its racing protocols in line with the easing of restrictions. Owners will still be subject to pre-health screening and temperature checks on arrival. From July 1st,…
REVISED FIXTURE DIARY-----2020 DATE COMPETITION 18th/19thJuly FAI Junior Cup Quarter Final Mayo Super Cup----------Round 1 Mayo Premier Cup----------Round 1 Thurs 23rd July Outstanding Fixtures 25th/26thJuly Connacht Cup---------Round 5 Connacht…
The Louisburgh Clew Bay Half Marathon and 10K will go ahead on Saturday September 19th. This is the tenth year of the event and organisers say it will be a little different to previous years with various precautions in place as a result of the Covid-19.…
The GAA will announce its revised 2020 championship fixture plan tomorrow and a football backdoor will not be included. RTE Sport is reporting that a meeting of the GAA's management committee tonight will rubber-stamp plans to launch the new fixtures…
Connacht pro players and staff have undergone testing for Covid-19, as part of the return to train protocols put in place by the IRFU. The players first had their temperatures taken, and then underwent tests at the Sportsground in Galway yesterday, before…
Mayo is challenged to be active this Sunday, 28th June as part of the Sport Ireland National BeActive Day. Mayo Sports Partnership is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships in the country who are coming together to celebrate a day of physical activity and sport…
There is a seven race card at Roscommon this evening with the first getting underway at 4.40pm. The going is described as good, yielding in places. The National Hunt meeting behind closed doors is the third fixture at the Roscommon track since Horse Racing…
There will be no senior league club football in Mayo this year. Originally it was agreed that the league would commence on the August Bank Holiday weekend, however the majority of clubs requested that under the circumstances the league should be scrapped for…
Westport United will play their FAI New Balance Junior Cup quarter final against Oliver Bond Celtic on Sunday July 19th. Westport will have home advantage for this huge encounter. The semi-finals of the Junior Cup are proposed for the weekend of the 22/23…
Ballina Stephenites, like GAA clubs across the country, are eagerly awaiting the return of group training from tomorrow. Following the announcement form GAA HQ last Friday pitches will open for contactless training. Contact training and challenge games will…
GAA county boards have been reminded that they could face financial penalties if they live-stream club games simultaneously with matches that are being broadcast nationally by rights holders. TG4 and RTÉ are planning an extensive package of games through much…
Mayo County Council sponsors and supports the Martin Sheridan Bursary, it provides financial assistance to Mayo athletes as they strive to make an impact on the National, European and International Olympic stages. Councillor Brendan Mulroy, Cathairleach of…
Racing continues behind closed doors at two venues this afternoon. At Roscommon, the first on an all flat card is at 1.00. while Limerick hosts the first National Hunt racing following lockdown. They get underway there at 4.15.
The Gaelic Players Association want the GAA to scrap the Provincial Football Championships this season. The GPA has called for a straight knockout format with an open draw in order to complete the Championship before the end of 2020. Meanwhile, 17 percent of…
Two-time All-Star and Mayo Great James Nallen joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport today to pick his best 15. The Crossmolina Deel Rovers man played in five All-Ireland finals, including an All-Ireland final replay against Meath in 1996 and won an…
A major drive is being launched to source and publish for the first time Mayo GAA stories from the grassroots of the association. The collaboration between the association and publishers, Ballpoint Press Ltd, aims to gather the most comprehensive treasure…
The Mayo Football League met last night and has confirmed that action will kick off on the weekend of July 18th & 19th. The Mayo Football League Chairman Gerry Sweeney has thanked all the clubs for their excellent co operation in following all the protocols…
The Mayo LGFA Chairperson Yvonne McEvilly has released a statement in light of the Connacht LGFA appointed to take charge of ladies football in the county. After clarification from the LGFA president Ms. McEvilly has confirmed that Connacht LGFA have been…
Republic of Ireland attacker Aaron Connolly rose off the bench to produce a brilliant 94th-minute assist for Neal Maupay that saw relegation-threatened Brighton and Hove Albion earn a huge victory against Arsenal at the Amex Stadium. The Galway man came on…
GAA pitches are set to open for gaelic football, hurling, ladies football and camogie training next Wednesday. Contact training and challenge games will be permitted in the Republic of Ireland from Monday June the 29th after the G-A-A revised their return to…
The GAA has welcomed the Government's 70-million relief package for Irish sport. 40-million of that will be made available to the GAA, the IRFU and the FAI collectively. The GAA are spending this weekend discussing how the Government's sped-up COVID-19…
The Connacht Council of LGFA has taken control of the running of ladies football in Mayo. It follows the resignation of ten members of the executive in March. On Thursday night, an executive meeting of the LGFA took the dramatic decision to take management…
The LGFA have beaten the GAA to the punch in confirming the format for this year's All Ireland championships. The Senior Ladies championship will be contested by 12 sides split into four groups of three. Each of the group winners will progress to the All…
The GAA could be in a position to announce the revised 2020 hurling and football Championship formats as early as Monday next. Croke Park officials will today meet the Gaelic Players Association as the re-arranged templates for the forthcoming provincial and…
Tributes continue to pour in from across the GAA community following the tragic death of Garda Detective Colm Horkan on Wednesday. The Charlestown Sarsfields GAA man was well known across Connacht GAA and played for Mayo at U21 level. Uachtarán CLG John Horan…
The entire region is mourning the death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. The Charlestown native was killed in the line of duty last night in Castlerea. Colm was a long serving member of Charlestown Sarsfields and his family are steeped in the GAA community.…
Connacht are virtually certain to join the other three Irish provinces in next season’s Heineken Champions Cup following an agreement reached by the board of Celtic Rugby to make the Conference tables as they stood in mid-March after 13 rounds the cut-off…
There is renewed hope that the SSE Airtricity Premier Division can resume in early August. Positive talks between the clubs and the FAI were held yesterday, with the financial package on offer reportedly increased. It's believed clubs have been offered a…
Coronavirus testing at the provinces will begin next week. Players and staff at Leinster and Munster will be the first to be tested ahead of their return to training next week. Connacht and Ulster will undergo testing before returning to training on June 29th.
Talks will resume today between the FAI and League of Ireland clubs over whether a deal can be reached over a return to play. Looking at other avenues of income - such as from streaming games - will be important for clubs, according to the manager of Galway…
The GAA has announced that the 2020 Cúl Camps will go ahead this Summer, beginning on 20 July. It comes in conjunction with the Safe Return to Gaelic Games Document and the easing of restrictions brought into place due to the coronavirus pandemic. A list of…
The board of the FAI say they will support its executive in their endeavours to find a resolution to get the League of Ireland season back on track. The Association issued a statement after St Patrick's Athletic owner Garrett Kelleher reportedly wrote to 3…
The Club Players Association are calling for all eleven weeks of the club window to be used for their stated purpose. The CPA have hit out at some counties getting their club championships out of the way quickly in blitz formats. Club fixtures can resume on…
Talks between the FAI and the League of Ireland clubs over financing and the resumption of football in this country will continue today. The 19 SSE Airtricity League clubs held meetings with the governing body on Thursday and Friday. The FAI claimed those…
Ahead of day one of Royal Ascot tomorrow, racing continues behind closed doors at two venues in Ireland today At Fairyhouse this afternoon, the first goes to post at 1 o'clock where the going is good to firm Later at Roscommon, another flat card gets underway…
Irish Karate star Aaron McLoughlin a native of Swinford who is based in Dublin joined Michael D. McAndrew on today's Sport Show. Aaron is currently working as a chartered physiotherapist in the National Orthopaedic Hospital. He spoke to Michael D about his…
Kevin O’Neill joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport today to pick his best 15. The Knockmore native made his senior debut for Mayo in 1993 and over his career won five provincial crowns and appeared in two All-Ireland Finals in Croke Park. Here is…
Mayo GAA released their schedule of matches for the 2020 Mayo senior leagues and club championships earlier this week. The senior, intermediate and junior club football championships will be played out during a six-week window, beginning on the weekend of…
Fianna Fáil TD Marc Mac Sharry has claimed that the decision to award the contract for Covid-19 testing on League of Ireland players to Advanced Medical Services "does not refelect well on the FAI". One of the company's directors is the FAI's medical director…
The union that represents Irish rugby players has expressed its disappointment over the leaking of proposed salary cuts to the media. The IRFU are seeking a 20 per cent reduction to players' salaries - according to an Irish Times report - as they deal with…
League of Ireland clubs are set to weigh up FAI proposals this weekend about the possible resumption of the Airtricity League. Irish football's governing body are hopeful of securing government funding but Derry, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians are…
The GAA’s Central Competition Controls Committee (CCCC) is advancing plans for the inter-county season with the aim of completing it in the same calendar year and finishing out the remaining league games on the first two weekends available, October 17/18 and…
The return of the League of Ireland in 2020 remains in the balance after the FAI failed to get sign off on a financial package to support the return of clubs to action. One area being proposed is for the four clubs that have qualified for Europe, Dundalk,…
The name of Mayo’s second most successful Gaelic Football club has come under scrutiny because of the Irish patriot they’re named after. Castlebar Mitchels is one of eight GAA clubs on the island of Ireland named after famous Irish revolutionary and…
The IRFU are now in a position to add a ‘Competition Stage’ to their Return To Rugby Guidelines For Clubs. This is to allow clubs to plan and work towards the start of the 2020/21 season and the playing of rugby matches. September has been given as the month…
A Ballycroy man is today completing his 300km in 30 days run for Gearoid's smile. Due to current circumstances Gearoids Smile’s main fundraiser for the year the three peaks challenge was postponed. The charity provides support for children suffering from…
The Irish Daily Mail are reporting that round six of the Allianz National Football League will be the first inter county action to be showcased on the weekend of October 17th. However, it is undecided when to play the final round. The final round would only…