Connacht Eagles face Osprey this Saturday in the Celtic Cup second round

Apr 08, 2020

Chairman of Ballina RFC asking the public to refrain from entering their grounds at present

Ballina Rugby Club has called for public co-operation as people of all ages continue to enter and use their club grounds despite the gates being closed. This is completely without the club's permission and has reiterated that nobody is allowed in Heffernan…

Apr 07, 2020

Tom McCartney to retire after 6 years at the Sportsground

Another member of Connacht’s victorious PRO12 squad is set to retire with hooker Tom McCartney about to bring the curtain down on six years at the Sportsground. The Irish Examiner reports that his retirement, due in a couple of months, will mean that by the…

Apr 07, 2020

JP McManus Pro-Am postponed until next year

The JP McManus Pro-Am is being postponed until next year. The golf tournament was due to take place this July at Adare Manor in Co. Limerick. It's now been deferred until July 5th and 6th next year at the same venue.

Apr 07, 2020

Kilbane expects some of Ireland's young talent will get their chance under Stephen Kenny

Former Ireland winger Kevin Kilbane believes some of Ireland's youngest footballing talent will get their chance under the new manager. Stephen Kenny took over the senior international team at the weekend. The pundit with Mayo roots told Off The Ball he has…

Apr 07, 2020

Galway U20 football boss encourages players to make their own decisions during pandemic

The Galway U-20 football boss Donal Ó Fatharta is accustomed to dealing with the modern GAA player. The Spiddal native won’t be overloading his squad with information during the coronavirus crisis; instead he will encourage them to make decisions for…

Apr 07, 2020

Connacht and Dragon's play off may take place to decide Champions Cup spots

The Aviva could host Connacht and Dragons in a Champions Cup playoff match and the Pro14 final, as competition organisers contemplate a proposed sprint finish to complete the season. There are still eight rounds of the tournament left, complicating any…

Apr 06, 2020

Kilmovee 10k goes virtual for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation

The Kilmovee 10km in aid of the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation is going virtual, after the real event was cancelled due to the coronavirus restrictions. Gerry Moffatt of the South Dublin running group, has organised a virtual Kilmovee 10K this Saturday,…

Apr 06, 2020

Mayo hurler raises over €50,000 for charity and counting with 42km hurling marathon

A Mayo Hurler has raised over €50,000 for charities after successfully completing a 42km hurling marathon in his back garden. Tooreen Hurler Cathal Freeman ran the marathon whilst soloing his sliotar yesterday to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society and…

Apr 06, 2020

The GAA and AFL cancel the 2020 international rules series due to the coronavirus pandemic

The international rules series scheduled for later this year has been cancelled because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The AFL and the GAA took the decision to postpone the two-test 2020 series as both seasons could run well into the latter end of their…

Apr 05, 2020

LISTEN: David Brady on Laochra Gael, Ballina's 2005 AI triumph and Salmon fishing in the Moy

TG4’s sport documentary series Laochra Gael turned its attention to Mayo midfielder David Brady this week. David Brady lost four All-Ireland Finals with Mayo, and also won an All-Ireland Club title with his club Ballina Stephenites. David’s story was told…

Apr 05, 2020

LISTEN: Caelan Doris talks about his Mayo roots, Leinster Rugby and playing for the Ireland senior team

Ireland and Leinster international Caelan Doris spoke on Midwest Radio's Sunday Sports show with Michael D. McAndrew today. Born in Lacken, Mayo to Dublin parents, Doris' first involvement with rugby was with Ballina. He attended boarding school in Blackrock…

Apr 05, 2020

Stephen Kenny tipped to 'perform well' as ROI manager taking over from Mick McCarthy

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr is backing Stephen Kenny to perform well in his new role. The ex Dundalk boss has stepped up from the under-21 job to replace Mick McCarthy with immediate effect. Kerr feels Kenny will bring "passion" and…

Apr 04, 2020

The 173rd Aintree Grand National goes virtual today after the real event was cancelled

The 173rd running of the Aintree Grand National today will take place in virtual form after the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. The pre-recorded event uses algorithms and CGI animation to run the race and aims to recreate the famous…

Apr 04, 2020

Shutdown of Sport could cost the GAA up to €60 Million

The COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown of sport could cost the GAA up to €60 million Euro according to their Director General. Tom Ryan says two or three months without games is likely to have a "serious impact" on their finances due to the importance of gate…

Apr 03, 2020

Champions for the National Hunt Season confirmed by HRI

Horse Racing Ireland has confirmed the champions for the National Hunt season, just two days after it was announced the season would be cut short. Willie Mullins has secured the trainers' championship for the 14th time. Paul Townend is crowned champion jockey…

Apr 03, 2020

Mayo hurler raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society in a novel way on Sunday

Mayo & Tooreen hurler Cathal Freeman is going to run 42km in his back garden while soloing a ball to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society and also to buy PPE for HSE staff. The talented hurler is a medical student and says he is doing very little with his…

Apr 03, 2020

Galway Hurling star Conor Whelan says he would welcome any sort of Championship format

Galway hurling star Conor Whelan says he would welcome any sort of a championship at the moment. The Irish Times reports that Galway management has left it up to the players to maintain fitness levels, but Whelan feels that they’d need about four weeks’…

Apr 03, 2020

English League One footballer returns home to Mayo in pursuit of a career in the financial sector

A Mayo footballer in England is walking away from the sport, regardless of whether this English season resumes or not. Peterborough goalkeeper Conor O’Malley has returned home to the Westport, with his contract with the English club expiring on June 30th. The…

Apr 03, 2020

The 11th Mayo.ie Western People Womens Mini Marathon has been postponed

The 11th Mayo.ie Western People Womens Mini Marathon scheduled for Sunday the 3rd May has been postponed. Due to the current situation the organisers admit it is impossible at to determine a new date, but it will be kept under review with any changing…

Apr 02, 2020

2020 Comortas Peil na Gaeltachta cancelled

The 2020 Comortas peil na Gaeltachta has been cancelled as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. This year's event was to be hosted by Naomh Anna Leitir Mor GAA Club in Galway on the June Bank Holiday weekend. None of the qualifying games had been played in…

Apr 02, 2020

David Brady to feature on Laochra Gael tonight

TG4’s sport documentary series Laochra Gael turns its attention to Mayo midfielder David Brady tonight. David Brady lost four All-Ireland Finals with Mayo, and also won an All-Ireland Club title with his club Ballina Stephenites. David’s story is told through…

Apr 02, 2020

Horse Racing Officials hopeful the 2020 Irish Grand National can be staged in the winter

This current National Hunt racing season has drawn to a close following the cancellation of the Fairyhouse and Punchestown Festivals. It is hoped the 2020 Irish Grand National will be staged in the winter. The intention is to stage the 150th Irish Grand…

Apr 02, 2020

FAI facing a major decision over manager of the Republic

The FAI are facing a major decision over who takes charge of the Republic of Ireland for their European Championship playoff with Slovakia. The game was postponed for a second time yesterday, with internationals unlikely to be played before September. Stephen…

Apr 01, 2020

Irish National Hunt season officially ended by Coronavirus

The Irish National Hunt season has been officially ended by coronavirus. The Fairyhouse Easter Festival and the Punchestown Festival have both been cancelled as a result of the pandemic. Racing in Ireland remains suspended until April 19th at the earliest.

Apr 01, 2020

Sarsfields of Galway have six players on All-Ireland Club Camogie team of the year

AIB All-Ireland Club Camogie champions Sarsfields and beaten finalists Slaughtneil account for 12 of the 15 players named on the team of the the year today. Galway outfit Sarsfields won their maiden All-Ireland with a 1-8 to 10 points victory over their Derry…

Apr 01, 2020

GAA clubs & counties will be given extra time to repay loans and membership affiliations

GAA Clubs and counties will be given additional time to repay internal loans and membership affiliations in the coming weeks and months, county GAA chairpersons were assured via conference call yesterday. As clubs and counties begin to feel the pinch, GAA…

Mar 31, 2020

GAA clubs across the region remind members to register by tonight

GAA clubs across the region are reminding their members to get registered by tonight’s deadline. In the GAA's Official Guide under rule 2.1 (g), membership must be paid by the 31 March in order for the member to retain voting rights or be a member of a…

Mar 30, 2020

Mayo legend David Brady stars in TG4's latest Laochra Gael episode

TG4’s sport documentary series Laochra Gael turns its attention to Mayo midfielder David Brady this Thursday David Brady lost four All-Ireland Finals with Mayo, and also won an All-Ireland Club title with his beloved Ballina Stephenites. David’s story is told…

Mar 30, 2020

Galway native Aaron Connolly set to miss key Ireland games following ankle surgery

Former Galway United striker Aaron Connolly is unlikely to be available for Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off or U-21 qualifiers in June after his club confirmed he has undergone surgery on an ankle injury. The Brighton player is observing the Premier Leagues…

Mar 30, 2020

Irish Horse Racing industry may face huge financial concerns after the Covid-19 pandemic

A leading racing journalist believes the Covid-9 pandemic will be a cause for huge financial concern in the Irish horse racing industry. The coronavirus has brought racing to a half in Ireland until at least April 19th and next month's Punchestown Festival is…

Mar 29, 2020

HRI Chief Executive very worried about the future of some Irish racecourses

Horse Racing Ireland chief executive Brian Kavanagh says he's "very worried" about the future of some Irish racecourses. The coronavirus has brought racing to a half in Ireland until at least April 19th and next month's Punchestown Festival is in major doubt.…

Mar 28, 2020

Former Roscommon footballer Conor Connelly has passed away aged 44

Former Roscommon footballer Conor Connelly has passed away suddenly at the age of 44. The Micheal Glavey's and Creggs clubman was part of the Rossies' Connacht Senior Football winning side in 2001 and was also a Leinster Schools winner with St Mel's of…

Mar 27, 2020

The Camogie Association has extended its current suspension

The Camogie Association has extended its current suspension until the 19th of April at the earliest. They've also made the decision to postpone Congress, which had been due to take place in Clonmel next weekend so the event will be rescheduled for later this…

Mar 27, 2020

Roscommon GAA and Club Rossie defer their Win a Home in London Competition until December

Roscommon GAA and Club Rossie have deferred their Win a Home in London Competition until the end of the year. In a statement this morning Roscommon GAA say they have taken the decision as they want nothing to distract from tackling Covid-19. Since the launch…

Mar 27, 2020

Roscommon GAA are still hopeful their Connacht SFC clash with London can be rescheduled

Roscommon GAA are still hoping their postponed trip to London could be rescheduled if the Covid-19 crisis abates in time. The Connacht SFC quarter-final, originally fixed for Saturday, May 2, was officially called off yesterday. The Irish Independent reports…

Mar 27, 2020

GAA could revert to knockout championship format to complete the 2020 season

The GAA still aims to complete its All-Ireland senior football and hurling championships by the scheduled final dates of August 16 (for hurling) and August 30 (for football). The Irish Independent reports that this would be dependent on action starting by…

Mar 26, 2020

Mayo GAA continuing to suspend all Club games across all age grades until at least April 26th

Due to the current COVID19 situation and following the GAA's announcement yesterday on extending the suspension of all GAA activity until April 19th Mayo GAA have confirmed they are continuing to suspend all club games across all age grades until at least…

Mar 26, 2020

Andy Moran says there is no certainty around Championship dates

The Connacht Senior Football Championship match between London and Roscommon which was scheduled for May 3rd, has been called off. The GAA are targeting mid June for a return to action, with a two week lead in time necessary to allow players build requisite…

Mar 26, 2020

First meeting at Ballinrobe cancelled with doubt over the May fixtures

The first meeting at Ballinrobe racecourse has been cancelled and the manager at the track confirmed to Midwest Sport this morning that it's unlikely to see racing until at least June. It follows the announcement by Government that all sporting events have…

Mar 26, 2020

Roscommon v London will not go ahead on May 3rd

The GAA has confirmed this morning that the Connacht Senior Football Championship meeting between Roscommon and London on May 3rd has been cancelled. The GAA's Head of Games Administration Feargal McGill confirmed the news and also stated that a tentative…

Mar 26, 2020

Connacht's Jack Carty praises IRFU move to protect jobs

Connacht and Ireland out-half Jack Carty believes the IRFU made the best of a bad situation by implementing pay deferrals for the duration of the current crisis. Last Friday, the union announced that all of their more than 500 staff would be taking a…

Mar 26, 2020

GAA Facilities to remain closed until April 19th

All GAA facilities are to remain closed until April 19th. Director General Tom Ryan's requested that all pitches, walkways and gathering areas be sealed off in line with new government guidelines. Ryan says they're working hard to ensure the GAA is in the…

Mar 25, 2020

Tom Parsons highlights importance of a support network in his road to recovery

Mayo footballer Tom Parsons has been detailing his road to recovery. The Charlestown man suffered an horrific knee injury against Galway in 2018 and was told he would never run again, but he beat the odds. Parsons has spoken about the importance of a support…

Mar 25, 2020

GAA may outline tentative plans for coming months later today

The GAA are likely to reveal their tentative plans for the coming months later today. It's expected the remainder of this year's Allianz League campaigns will be cancelled, in a step mirrored by the LGFA yesterday. The tier-two Tailteann Cup could be deferred…

Mar 25, 2020

Mayo AC 5K Summer Series postponed due to Covid-19

Following the Government’s latest announcement regarding further Covid-19 restrictions, Mayo AC have decided to postpone the 2020 Summer 5k series which was scheduled to start on May 12. A new date will be announced as soon as appropriate.

Mar 25, 2020

Facilities at Connacht GAA centre in Bekan closed to the public

Connacht GAA have announced that the pitches, walkway and all other facilities at the Connacht Centre of Excellence in Bekan are closed to the public from this morning, in accordance with Government regulations. They're asking the public to practice social…

Mar 24, 2020

All sporting events taking place behind closed doors suspended from tonight

Today’s meeting at Clonmel will be the last to take place in Ireland until April 19 at the earliest. The Government has confirmed that all sporting events taking place behind closed doors must also be suspended from midnight. Among the suspensions is the…

Mar 24, 2020

Tokyo Olympics postponed until next year

The Tokyo Olympics have been postponed until 2021. Organisers of the 2020 Games, due to begin on the 24th of July, have agreed to the postponement of the event by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has confirmed that he…

Mar 24, 2020

LGFA cancels 2020 Lidl National Leagues and other competitions

Following the suspension of all activity at club, inter-county and educational levels during Covid-19, the LGFA management committee have decided to cancel the 2020 Lidl national leagues, which means the competition will not be completed in 2020. Also…

Mar 24, 2020

Tennis Ireland recommends suspension of all tennis activity on the island of Ireland

The Board of Tennis Ireland is recommending that all Tennis activities be suspended across the island of Ireland until further notice. The organisation made the announcement following the UK tightening Covid-19 measures yesterday and the likelihood of the…

Mar 24, 2020

Japan's Prime Minister formally requests the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics

Japan's Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe has formally requested a postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. He says a full games will take place in the country before the end of next year. It's after he held talks with the head of the International Olympic…

Mar 24, 2020

The International Olympic Committee member says the 2020 Games will likely be postponed

The 2020 Olympic Games will be postponed, according to International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound. The Games are set to start in Tokyo on July 24th, but are highly unlikely to go ahead due to the coronavirus pandemic. The IOC have given themselves a…

Mar 24, 2020

Castlebar Celtic footballers go viral online with 'Keepy Uppy' toilet roll challenge

A video of Castlebar Celtic footballers doing ‘Keepy-Uppys’ with a toilet roll has gone viral. The footage shows members of their senior squad skillfully doing tricks with the loo roll went crated huge traction on social media. It’s part of an online trend…

Mar 23, 2020

Increasingly likely that 2020 Olympic Games will be postponed

It's looking increasingly more likely that this summer's Olympic Games will be postponed. Canada and Norway are already refusing to send athletes to Tokyo for the games which are due to start on July 24. Australian athletes have been told to prepare for the…

Mar 23, 2020

EirSport to show classic Setanta Sports Cup matches in the absence of the SSE Airtricity League

EirSport are set to roll out a number of classic matches from the Setanta Sports Cup to keep SSE Airtricity League fans entertained. With SSE Airtricity League football postponed until June due to the COVID-19 crisis, eirSport have made a number of classic…

Mar 23, 2020

Mayo GAA Health and Wellbeing Chairman says their response to the Covid-19 crisis shows the power of the GAA as a force for good in communities

The response by Mayo GAA to the coronavirus crisis shows the power of the GAA to be a force for good in communities. That was the view of the Chairman for the Mayo GAA Health and Wellbeing Committee Niall Dunne. Speaking on the Sunday Sports show with Michael…

Mar 21, 2020

Aileen Gilroy's North Melbourne side are through to their AFLW conference final

Cora Staunton's Greater Western Sydney Giants have been knocked out of the women's A-F-L playoffs. The Mayo legend kicked a goal and three behinds in Sydney's 29-26 loss to Melbourne in the conference semi-finals. Aileen Gilroy's North Melbourne Kangaroos are…

Mar 21, 2020

The Irish rugby provinces are not expected to resume collective training until mid-May

The Irish rugby provinces are not expected to resume collective training until the middle of May. All professional rugby in the country is currently suspended and the PRO14 and Champions Cup campaigns are now likely to stretch into July and August. The…

Mar 21, 2020

Motorsport Ireland suspends all events until the 1st of June due to Covid-19

All events permitted by Motorsport Ireland are suspended until the 1st June 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement to Midwest Sport, Motorsport Ireland says this date may be revised but they will at all times be guided by government policy and…

Mar 21, 2020

A Galway football star is on the front line in the fight against Covid-19

At the heart of the fight against the Covid-19 outbreak have been the medical professionals in our hospitals and surgeries and in the very front line is Galway football star Tracey Leonard. An outpatient nurse in normal times, the Corofin native has been…

Mar 20, 2020

Highlights of the Mayo Stages Rally to be aired on television tomorrow

Mayo & District Motorsport Club are delighted to announce that televised highlights of the recent Mayo Stages Rally will be aired tomorrow on TG4 at 10.30am. The TF Royal Hotel & Theatre/Caseys & Mulroys Londis (Castlebar) Mayo Stages Rally 2020 took place on…

Mar 20, 2020

FAI targeting a return to action for the League of Ireland in June

The FAI are targeting a June 19th return to action for the League Of Ireland. The sport is on hold in this country due to the coronavirus pandemic. A tele-conference involving all 19 league clubs arrived at the target earlier today. Should the season resume…

Mar 20, 2020

Two Mayo Ladies Footballers go head-to-head in AFLW semi-finals this weekend

Two Mayo Ladies Football teammates will go head to head in the Australian Football League Women’s semi finals this weekend. Mayo and Kilmoremoy ace Sarah Rowe will represent her Aussie club Collingwood, as she takes on her inter-county teammate and St…

Mar 20, 2020

Castlebar declared joint winner of the Connacht Junior Cup alongside Connemara

Castlebar RFC have been declared joint winners of the Connacht Junior Cup along with Connemara as the Final 2020 will not be played. It follows an IRFU statement last night which called a halt to the domestic rugby season Castlebar Rugby Club told Midwest…

Mar 20, 2020

FAI to hold further talks with SSE Airtricity League Clubs today on the Covid19 pandemic

The Football Association of Ireland held a meeting with the National League Executive Committee yesterday around the current difficulties facing their clubs and a return to action. Further talks will now place with all 19 SSE Airtricity League clubs today. It…

Mar 19, 2020

Sligo Rovers temporarily lay off all staff and players

Sligo Rovers have announced that they have decided to temporarily layoff all management, players and administration staff due to the shutdown of the League of Ireland for the past two weeks and foreseeable future. In a statement, the club says after intensive…

Mar 19, 2020

London V Roscommon SFC game still fixed for 2 May, but is being monitored

Connacht GAA officials remain hopeful that the senior championship game between Galway and New York, which has been postponed, will be played at a later date this Summer. The game, scheduled for Gaelic Park in New York on 3rd May, has been postponed due to…

Mar 19, 2020

Horse racing will continue in Ireland, behind closed doors

Horse Racing will continue in Ireland behind closed doors. The industry is to follow strict Government protocols around social distancing and sanitisation. No overseas runners will be permitted and the policy will come under a daily review.

Mar 18, 2020

GAA has postponed Championship meeting of Galway and New York

The GAA have postponed the Connacht Football Championship meeting of New York and Galway. The game was scheduled for May 3rd at Gaelic Park but is the latest fixture to fall victim of the coronavirus pandemic. The GAA say the future of the match will be…

Mar 18, 2020

Mayo GAA Executive suspends club levies for March & April

In light of the Covid-19 situation, the Mayo GAA Executive is suspending all levy payments on clubs for the months of March of April. In a statement, the GAA executive said they appreciate that many clubs and their members are facing an uncertain future, and…

Mar 18, 2020

Horse Racing Ireland to decide today if racing will continue behind closed doors

HORSE RACING Horse Racing Ireland is to meet today to decide whether Irish racing will continue to be run behind closed doors. There is now a blanket ban on UK racing across the water.

Mar 18, 2020

Mayo footballers among those urging the public to pull together in tackling Covid-19

Mayo GAA players are among those urging the public to pull together in tackling Covid-19. Aidan O'Shea took to Twitter asking people to heed the advice of the experts to flatten the curve. In a video, he added Covid-19 is here. The next 7 days are critical,…

Mar 16, 2020

Castlerea boxer Aoife O'Rourke fighting in Olympic qualifiers in London tomorrow

Castlerea boxer Aoife O'Rourke is one of a number of Irish boxers fighting for Olympic berths at the European Olympic Qualifying Tournament in London this week. The Castlerea boxer, and 2019 European champion, will take on an Viktoriya Kebikava of Belarus…

Mar 16, 2020

GAA warns of risks to players who defy blanket ban

The GAA is warning that clubs or inter-county teams that continue to train during the suspension of GAA activity will not be insured, putting players at considerable risk. In a note to clubs over the weekend, the GAA has advised that its Injury Benefit Fund…

Mar 16, 2020

Mayo GAA pundit believes knockout championship football could solve coronavirus time dilemma

The All-Ireland football championship may have to return to straight knockout to account for the time lost due to the coronavirus. Midwest Radio Sport Match Commentator Martin Carney made the suggestion on the Sunday Sports Show yesterday. He believes that…

Mar 13, 2020

The coronavirus has cancelled Mayo boxer Ray Moylette's card in Boston

The Coronavirus has cancelled the Murphy’s Boxing St Patrick’s Day card set for Boston tomorrow meaning that Ray Moylette and Larry Fryers won’t fight. The Mayo boxer and Fryers were set to trade leather at the House of Blues in Boston, but the entire card…

Mar 12, 2020

Connacht Football Association suspends all Youth and Junior football activities

The Connacht Football Association is instructing all Youth and Junior affiliated Leagues to suspend all Football activities with immediate effect until at least March 29th , following the Government's announcement that all schools will close until that date.…

Mar 12, 2020

Mayo Football League postpones start of Leagues

The Mayo Football League has decided to postpone, until further notice, the start of their leagues, which were due to commence this weekend.

Mar 12, 2020

GAA suspends all games and training from midnight tonight

All gaelic games activities are to be suspended from midnight tonight. The GAA, Camogie Association, and the LGFA says the suspension affects all games, training and team gatherings at all ages and all grades. The suspension will remain in place until March…

Mar 11, 2020

Ray Moylette back in the ring in Boston this weekend

Mayo-born boxer Ray Moylette is back in the ring in Boston this weekend where he will fight fellow Irishman Larry Fryers for the New England welterweight rankings title. The Islandeady boxer was due to fight his Monaghan opponent last year but the bout was…

Mar 11, 2020

Mayo Ladies says request for EGM has been granted

Mayo Ladies Football has been plunged into crisis yet again. Ten of the twelve members of the Ladies Football Executive board have tendered their resignations. An email sent to clubs yesterday afternoon outlined that the 10 executive members were stepping…

Mar 11, 2020

10 members of Mayo LGFA executive stepping down with immediate effect

Mayo Ladies Football has been plunged into crisis yet again. Ten of the twelve members of the Ladies Football Executive board have reportedly tendered their resignations. An email sent to clubs yesterday afternoon outlined that the 10 executive members were…

Mar 11, 2020

Galway manager names starting line-up for Sunday's Division 1 clash with Mayo

Galway manager Padraic Joyce has revealed his starting line-up for Sunday’s Division 1 sixth round game against Mayo in Salthill. The side shows two changes from the one which defeated Meath last time out, with Cillian McDaid coming in at left half-back and…

Mar 10, 2020

Connacht GAA PPS results from this morning's 1st year clashes

Competition: Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools 1st Year B Football Championship 2020 Round 1 St. Joseph`s College Galway (4-3)v(6-7) Ballinrobe Community School Competition: Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools 1st Year B Football Championship 2020 Quarter Final…

Mar 10, 2020

Galway City to host National Football Exhibition at the end of March

Eyre Square in Galway City will play host to a National Football Exhibition at the end of March. The Exhibition is a celebration of Irish football and 60 Years of the European Championships and is heading to Eyre Square Shopping Centre, Galway from March 20 –…

Mar 10, 2020

St Joseph's Galway defeat St Nathy's in Connacht schools senior B final

IN the Connacht Schools Senior B football final, played yesterday evening at the Connacht GAA centre in Bekan, St Joseph's College, Galway defeated St Nathy's of Ballaghadereen. It finished St Joseph's College 2-11 St Nathy's 1-05

Mar 09, 2020

Tyrone's Sean Hurson to referee Mayo's crucial league meeting with Galway

Tyrone match official Sean Hurson has been confirmed as the referee for Mayo’s 6th round Division 1 clash with Galway this weekend. Throw in at Pearse Stadium on Sunday is at 2pm. Mayo travel to Salthill in desperate need of points, as they sit precariously…

Mar 09, 2020

Donegal rider Donagh Kelly won the Mayo Stages Rally in Castlebar

Donegal riders Donagh Kelly and Conor Foley won the Mayo Stages Rally yesterday. They had a great battle with Monaghan’s John Moffett until he was forced to retire with an electrical fault, having led the rally all day. After 11 years away from Castlebar the…

Mar 09, 2020

Mayo GAA Club Championship draw takes place tonight in MacHale Park

The Mayo GAA Club Championship draw takes place this evening in the Dr Michael Loftus room, Elvery’s MacHale Park at 8pm. The makeup match ups of the Senior, Intermediate, Exclusive Junior, Junior A and Junior B championships will be confirmed on the night.…

Mar 08, 2020

Mayo GAA results from today

Kelly Cup - Group 1 Westport 2-11 Breaffy 0-08 Sweeney Cup - Group 1 Kiltane 0-10 Ardnaree 1-07 O'Mara Cup - Group 1 Garrymore 1-11 Ballinrobe 0-07 O'Mara Cup - Group 2 The Neale 2-11 Kilmaine 1-11 Mayo Minor League Division 1 Claremorris 1-16 Castlebar…

Mar 08, 2020

Castlebar Celtic lose to Gorey Rangers in the last 16 of the FAI New Balance Junior Cup

Castlebar Celtic 0-4 Gorey Rangers

Mar 08, 2020

Mayo defeat Westmath in their NFL Division 1 clash this afternoon

Mayo 0-10 Westmeath 2-00

Mar 08, 2020

LGFA elect Sligo native Micheál Naughton as their next president

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association has elected Micheál Naughton as the governing body's next president. The Sligo native was among three candidates for the LGFA presidency alongside fellow Sligo man Liam McDonagh and Dubliner Dominic Leech. Naughton was…

Mar 08, 2020

Sligo Rovers lose to Shamrock Rovers in the LOI Premier Division

Sligo Rovers 2 - 3 Shamrock Rovers

Mar 07, 2020

Galway are U20 Connacht Champions 2020 after four-goal blitz

Galway 4-13 0-5 Roscommon

Mar 07, 2020

St Joseph's College Foxford are through to the PPS All-Ireland Senior C final

St Joseph's College Foxford 3-13 3-8 Colaiste Ide agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale

Mar 07, 2020

St Gerald's College are Connacht PPS Senior A Champions 2020

Connacht PPS Senior A Final: St Gerald's College 1-13 0-10 Summerhill College, Sligo

Mar 07, 2020

Mayo Minor Ladies register four point win over Leitrim

Connacht LGFA Minor Championship Mayo 4-13 Leitrim 4-09

Mar 07, 2020

Donie Buckley departs Kerry Senior Football Management team

Kerry have announced that Donie Buckley has left their senior football management team. The former Mayo coach had been a selector as part of Peter Keane's backroom setup in the Kingdom. Kerry's County Board say they don't intend appointing a replacement and…

Mar 07, 2020

Galway & Roscommon clash in today's Connacht U20 Football Final

There are two EirGrid under-20 Football Championship finals this afternoon. Neighbours Galway and Roscommon clash at Tuam Stadium in the Connacht decider at 2pm. While there's a 3pm throw-in for the meeting of Donegal and Tyrone in the Ulster final at Clones.

Mar 07, 2020

Sligo Rovers hoping to cause an upset against Shamrock Rovers tonight

Shamrock Rovers will look to re-establish a three-point lead at the summit of the SSE Airticity League Premier Division tonight. Stephen Bradley's Hoops aim to make it five wins from five when they travel to Sligo Rovers. There's a 8pm kick-off at the…

Mar 06, 2020

Mayo Ladies name team to play Westmeath this weekend

The Mayo Ladies take on Westmeath this Sunday at 2pm. They line out as follows: Laura Brennan Hollymount Nicola O ‘Malley Westport Noirin Moran Westport Ciara McManamon Burrishoole Kathryn Sullivan Castlebar Mitchels ÉiIis Ronayne Davitts Ciara Whyte…

Mar 06, 2020

Galway and Roscommon U20's name their teams for tomorrow's Connacht final clash

The two U20 squads have named their starting fifteens for tomorrow afternoon's Connacht Final clash. Galway Conor Flaherty Jonathon McGrath Sean Fitzgerald Jack Glynn Cian Monahan Tony Gill Cathal Sweeney Conor Raftery James McLaughlin Ryan Monahan Matthew…

Mar 06, 2020

Mayo Stages Rally returns to Castlebar for the first time since 2009 this weekend

The Mayo Stages Rally takes place around Castlebar this Sunday, with hundreds of motorsport fans expected in the county town for the event, which returns after an 11-year gap. The Mayo rally is part of the new season of the National Rally Championship, and…

Mar 05, 2020

Connacht's upcoming PRO14 game in Italy postponed due to the Coronavirus outbreak

Connacht and Munster's upcoming PRO14 games in Italy have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Munster had been due to play Bennetton in Treviso on March 21st while Connacht were set to play Zebre in Parma on March 28th. The PRO14 say they've made…

Mar 05, 2020

Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup Quarter Final results

Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup Quarter Finals Westport Utd 8-5 Claremorris Swinford B 7-6 Manulla (AET) Ballina Town 5-3 Achill Rovers Castlebar Celtic 4-3 Conn Rangers

Mar 04, 2020

Mayo ladies host Westmeath in Swinford on Sunday

Mayo will host Westmeath in round 5 of the Lidl NFL this Sunday at 2pm in Swinford Amenity Park. Mayo will look to get back to winning ways after losing away to Cork last weekend. Midwest Radio will have full live commentary of Sunday’s match with Tom Carney…

Mar 04, 2020

Two Sligo men bidding to become President of the LGFA

The three candidates for the President-elect of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association are all men. Sligo duo Micheál Naughton and Liam McDonagh have been shortlisted alongside Dublin's Dominic Leech. The successor to Marie Hickey will be elected at next…

Mar 04, 2020

Ballintubber's Ciaran Gavin to receive LIT Sports Scholarship

Gaelic footballer Ciaran Gavin from Mayo was among the 56 international athletes to receive the Limerick Institute of Technology Sports Scholarship for this academic year. The recipients were honoured at a special event at LIT, Moylish Campus yesterday,…

Mar 04, 2020

St. Gerald's College Castlebar in Connacht Colleges A Final on Saturday

St. Gerald's College Castlebar will be bidding to win the Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior A Football Championship on Saturday when they face Summerhill College Sligo. The game takes place in Charlestown at 12 noon. St. Gerald's overcame Ballinrobe after…

Mar 04, 2020

Quarter Finals of the Oliver Masters Cup down for decision tonight

The quarter finals of the Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup will take place this evening at Solar 21 Park. Two games kick off at 7pm with Claremorris taking on Westport United and Manulla up against Swinford B. Ballina Town meet Achill Rovers, while Conn Rangers…

Mar 03, 2020

GAA clubs have a chance to win free kit by creating a Féile memory video

Sharing Féile memories could mean a playing kit boost for a County Mayo club. Boys and girls U-14 GAA teams in Mayo gearing up for this year’s John West Féile can win €1,000 of kit by creating videos of their clubs’ Féile memories. The hurling and camogie…

Mar 03, 2020

Corofin sweep up seven places on the AIB GAA Club Player's Awards TOTY

Corofin’s historic three in a row success has resulted in them sweeping up seven places on the AIB GAA Club Players’ Awards football team. With a presence on every line of the field, the Galway and Connacht kingpins have now won 20 of these awards since it…

Mar 02, 2020

Disappointment for Mayo schools teams in U19 and U17 Connacht finals

U 19 Connacht Senior Cup Final Summerhill College 3-1 St Gerald's College U17 Connacht Cup Final St Louis Kiltimagh 0-1 Pres Athenry

Mar 02, 2020

Ballinrobe athlete becomes the top 60m hurdles athlete in Ireland

St Colman's South Mayo AC athlete Sarah Quinn won the Irish National Indoor senior women’s 60 meters hurdles at the National Arena in Abbotstown yesterday. The run has made the Ballinrobe athlete Ireland's top 60 meters hurdles athlete. It now means the…

Mar 01, 2020

Wins for Mayo teams in the TP Brennan Connacht Cup

Ballyglass 2-1 Corrib Celtic AET Westport United 2-1 Cliffoney Celtic Castlebar Celtic 4-1 Boyle Celtic AET

Mar 01, 2020

Galway and Roscommon remain on course to book a League Final and Promotion respectively

Galway 1-14 1-12 Meath Roscommon 1-16 0-12 Westmeath

Mar 01, 2020

The Mayo hurlers are relegated from Division 2A of the Hurling League

Meath 1-17 0-18 Mayo

Mar 01, 2020

Mayo lose to Kerry by a solitary point in MacHale Park this afternoon

Mayo 1-13 1-14 Kerry

Mar 01, 2020

Castlebar book a place in the Connacht Junior Cup Final

Castlebar 13 - 10 Monivea AET Connemara 31 19 Ballinrobe. Final will be played on the 22nd of March.

Feb 29, 2020

Sligo get back to winning ways in Division 4

Sligo 2-7 1-9 Wexford

Feb 29, 2020

Mayo name their side to face Meath in Division 2A of the Hurling League

The Mayo Hulring team to face Meath in Pairc Tailteann tomorrow at 12:30 in Divsion 2A of the Hurling league round 5. Bobby Douglas Gary Nolan Stephen Coyne (C) Conor Murray Brian Hunt David Kenny Sean Kenny Daniel Huane Cathal Freeman Gerald Kelly Cormac…

Feb 29, 2020

Mayo match vs Kerry postponed until tomorrow afternoon

The Mayo match has been postponed following a pitch inspection this morning at MacHale Park. Mayo GAA officials have been in correspondence with GAA HQ and have deferred the game against Kerry until 1pm tomorrow. Midwest Radio will have full live coverage of…

Feb 28, 2020

Two Mayo teams compete in the Connacht Junior Cup semi-finals this Sunday

There will be Connacht Junior Cup semi final action this Sunday with Ballinrobe taking on Connemara at 2 o’clock in Clifden. This will be Ballinrobe’s first Connacht Junior Cup semi-final in 13 years. In the other semi-final Castlebar will be looking to book…

Feb 28, 2020

Mayo Ladies announce their team to face Cork on Sunday

Cork and Mayo clash on Sunday in a crucial Lidl National League Division 1 fixture. Cork can leapfrog Galway and move back into outright top spot with even a draw, while a Mayo win would see three teams locked together on nine points at the head of affairs…

Feb 28, 2020

Summerhill through to Connacht Senior A Final following dramatic one point win

Summerhill College secured their place in the Connacht A Senior Football Final with a dramatic one point win over St. Colman's College of Claremorris last night at the Connacht Centre of Excellence. The Sligo side won the encounter 1-10 to 2-06. Summerhill…

Feb 27, 2020

Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup results from last night

Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup Round 1 Manulla 6-3 Ballyhaunis Town Claremorris 5-5 Fahy Rovers (Claremorris won 4-3 on penalties) Conn Rangers 4-0 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Ballina Town 4-3 Straide & Foxford Utd Swinford B 7-5 Claremorris B Westport Utd 12-5 Swinford…

Feb 27, 2020

Lacken Cross girls narrowly lost out in All-Ireland decider

St. Patrick’s College Lacken Cross narrowly lost out to Killina of Tullamore in the U17’s FAI Schools Junior 'B' Girls National Cup Final yesterday. The North Mayo school battled hard but were defeated in the end 2-1.

Feb 27, 2020

St. Gerald's Castlebar through to Connacht Senior A Football Final

In yesterday’s Connacht Schools Senior A Football Semi-Final St. Gerald’s Castlebar overcame Ballinrobe Community School 2-13 to 0-15 after extra time. The other semi-final will take place this afternoon between St. Colmans college Claremorris and Summerhill.

Feb 26, 2020

Quarter Final Draw made for the FAI Junior Cup

FAI New Balance Junior Cup Quarter Final Draw 2020 Athenry FC v Rush Athletic Killarney Celtic v Fairview Rangers Usher Celtic v Gorey Rangers or Castlebar Celtic Westport Utd v Oliver Bond Celtic Ties to be played weekend of the 22nd of March 2020.…

Feb 26, 2020

Lacken Cross girls in All-Ireland final this afternoon

St. Patrick’s College Lacken Cross are in the U17 girls soccer All-Ireland Final today. The North Mayo school are up against Kilina of Tullamore and kick-off is at 1pm in Athlone town F.C.

Feb 26, 2020

St. Nathy's narrowly lose out in U19 C Girls All Ireland Schools League Final

U19 C Girls All Ireland Schools League Final St Nathy's College Ballaghaderreen (Roscommon) 23-30 Kinsale Community School (Cork) It was a close encounter for the under 19C girl’s league final between St Nathy’s Ballaghadereen and Kinsale community school in…

Feb 25, 2020

All Star Footballer Andy Moran joins Midwest Sports commentary team for Saturday's Mayo clash with Kerry

Monaghan’s Martin McNally has been appointed as the referee for Saturday’s round 5 Allianz National Football league division 1 meeting between Mayo and Kerry. Mayo will be desperately hoping to take something from The clash with the westerners currently…

Feb 25, 2020

Mayo Ladies face Cork in Mallow on Sunday

Fixture details for the Mayo ladies rescheduled Lidl NFL Round 4 clash with Cork have been confirmed. They play Cork this Sunday at 2pm in Mallow.

Feb 25, 2020

Mayo GAA cease all contact with benefactor Tim O'Leary after "tweeting controversy"

Mayo GAA has ceased all contact with millionaire benefactor Tim O'Leary after a series of tweets he posted on Sunday calling for senior football manager James Horan to be sacked.Tim O'Leary, who finances the Mayo Supporters Federation, took to Twitter on…

Feb 24, 2020

Three Gaels across the region were commended at the LGFA Volunteer of the Year awards

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association has announced the winners of the prestigious 2019 LGFA Volunteer of the Year awards. Administrators, coaches and media are among those honoured across ten categories, with the scheme now in its third year. The winners…

Feb 24, 2020

Aidan O'Shea is the new Mayo football captain for the 2020 season

Aidan O’Shea has been confirmed as the Mayo Captain for the new season. The Mayo manager told Midwest sport after Mayo’s disappointing loss to Monaghan that the Breaffy man will hold the mantle this year. O’Shea captained the Connacht Interprovincial team to…

Feb 23, 2020

Roscommon get back on track in Division 2 of the football league against Kildare

Roscommon 2-11 0-13 Kildare

Feb 23, 2020

Galway sit atop of the Division One League table after a facile win against Tyrone

Galway 2-25 0-12 Tyrone

Feb 23, 2020

Monaghan blitz Mayo late on in the second half en route to a nine-point victory

Monaghan 2-16 0-13 Mayo Aidan O'Shea has been confirmed as the Mayo Senior Football Captain for 2020

Feb 22, 2020

Sligo footballers lose out to Waterford in Division 4 of the League

Allianz FL Division 4 result: Sligo 0-16 Waterford 2-12

Feb 22, 2020

Galway U20's book a home Connacht Final meeting with Roscommon in Tuam

Galway have booked a date with Roscommon at Tuam Stadium in the U20 Connacht Championship Final. They overcame the challenge of Leitrim in the semi-finals this afternoon. FT score: Galway 1-12 Leitrim 0-2

Feb 22, 2020

Mayo ladies footballers now take on Cork at the Mallow GAA grounds

The Mayo ladies footballers now take on Cork in Carrigoon, Mallow GAA grounds tomorrow at 2pm. The Division One clash was originally fixed for Cloughduv Hurling Grounds. Mayo will hope to continue their recent form against the Rebels in this encounter.

Feb 22, 2020

Change of venue for the Mayo Hurlers in Division 2A of the League

There is a change of venue for the Mayo hurler’s clash with Offaly in Division 2A of the Allianz Hurling League. The game now throws in at the Connacht Centre of Excellence, Bekan, at 2pm. The game was originally fixed for MacHale Park tomorrow.

Feb 22, 2020

Sligo Rovers remain without a win in the Premier Division

Sligo Rovers suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to St. Patrick’s Athletic last night in the SSE Airtricity League. First half goals from Ronan Hale and Chris Forrester secured all three points for the Dubliners.

Feb 22, 2020

Connacht suffer 27 point defeat at the hands of Edinburgh

Edinburgh maintained their unbeaten home run in all competitions when they claimed a 41-14 PRO14 bonus-point win over Connacht in tricky conditions at Murrayfield.

Feb 22, 2020

Connacht U20 Football Semi-Final switched to Elphin

The Connacht U20 Semi Final between Galway and Leitrim tomorrow has now been switched to Elphin. The game was originally scheduled for Carrick-on-Shannon but has been moved to the Roscommon venue with the same throw-in time of 2pm.

Feb 21, 2020

Galway United's opening league game postponed tonight

Tonight's SSE Airtricity First Division meeting of Galway United and Athlone has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch. The games involving Cabinteely and Bray, and Wexford and UCD go ahead. Sligo's Premier Division meeting with St. Pat's has gotten the…

Feb 21, 2020

Mayo ladies make seven changes for Sunday's trip to Cork

Cork will aim to maintain their 100 per cent record when they host Mayo, who are alongside Galway on six points, at Cloughduv Hurling Club (2pm). Cork boss Ephie Fitzgerald has named an unchanged starting 15 following victory over Dublin at Croke Park, while…

Feb 20, 2020

Connacht make four changes for clash with Edinburgh

Connacht head-coach Andy Friend has made four changes for their game at Edinburgh. Denis Buckley and Shane Delahunt come into the front-row with Joe Maksymiw and academy player Niall Murray in the second-row. The rest of the side is unchanged from last week's…

Feb 20, 2020

Mayo make five changes for trip to Monaghan

Mayo will look to get their second win of the campaign when they head to Clones to take on Monaghan on Sunday at 2pm. Midwest Radio will have full live commentary of the game in association with Ceramic City with Michael D. McAndrew and Conor Mortimer on…

Feb 20, 2020

Westaro Masters League Round 14 results

Westaro Masters League Division 1 Ballina Town 13-4 Manulla Claremorris 9-7 Westport Utd Swinford B 7-3 Straide & Foxford Utd Division 2 Kiltimagh Knock Utd 7-5 Manulla B Castlebar Celtic 10-3 Swinford Achill Rovers 4-3 Ballyhaunis Town Conn Rangers 6-3…

Feb 19, 2020

Galway make three changes for Sunday's clash with Tyrone

Padraig Joyce has made a trio of changes to his Galway starting fifteen for Sunday's Allianz Football League clash with Tyrone. All Ireland club winner with Corofin Liam Silke comes into the half-back line, while Eamonn Brannigan and Adrian Varley restored to…

Feb 19, 2020

St. Nathy's College in All-Ireland U19 C Girls Basketball Final

The 2019/20 All Ireland Schools League finals will take centre stage at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght next week, with games running across the four days from Monday, February 24th to Thursday, February 27th, inclusive. The U19 C Girls final sees…

Feb 19, 2020

Lacken's Caelan Doris in Ireland's match day squad for Sunday

Ireland head-coach Andy Farrell has kept faith in the 15 players who started against Wales for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations match at England. Peter O'Mahony keeps his place in the back-row with the fit-again Caelan Doris having to settle for a place on the…

Feb 19, 2020

Live Commentary of Monaghan v Mayo on Sunday

Mayo will make the trip to Clones on Sunday to take on Monaghan at 2pm in Division 1 of the Allianz National Football League. Mayo will be looking for their second win of the campaign but are up against an in-form Monaghan team. Midwest Radio will have full…

Feb 19, 2020

Round 14 games tonight in the Westaro Masters League

Round 14 of The Westaro Masters League gets under way this evening at Solar 21 Park. In Division 1, Ballina Town take on Manulla at 7pm, an hour later Claremorris play Westport Utd, and at 9pm Straide & Foxford face Swinford ‘B’. While in Division 2, its…

Feb 19, 2020

Mayo ladies travel to Cork this Sunday in Lidl NFL

The Mayo ladies travel to Cork this weekend in the Lidl Ladies National Football League. After defeating Waterford in Swinford last Sunday, they'll be hoping to continue their winning ways against the current league holders. The game is fixed for Cloughduv…

Feb 19, 2020

Mayo's Caelan Doris set to return to Ireland bench for showdown with England

Mayo's Caelan Doris is set for a return to the Ireland bench for Sunday's Six Nations showdown with England at Twickenham. Head coach Andy Farrell is likely to name the same 15 that started against Wales at this afternoon's press conference.

Feb 18, 2020

The rescheduled U20 Connacht semi-final and final details have been revealed

The Connacht Under 20 Final has been refixed for Saturday March 7th at 2-00 pm. If it's Roscommon v Leitrim the final will be held in Dr. Hyde Park, if it's Roscommon v Galway it will take place in Tuam Stadium. Meanwhile, Galway take on Leitrim in the…

Feb 18, 2020

Match referee confirmed for Mayo vs Monaghan this weekend

The match referee has been confirmed for Mayo’s 4th round Allianz league clash with Monaghan this weekend. Anthony Nolan of Wicklow will be the man in the middle for Sunday afternoon’s encounter. Nolan famously refereed Mayo’s draw with Donegal in the 2018…

Feb 17, 2020

Mayo racers compete well at the Carrick on Suir National Forest Rally Championship

The first round of the Valvoline National Forest Rally Championship kicked off in Carrick on Suir at the Willie Loughman Forest Rally yesterday. It was a good day for all Mayo crew with all cars finishing and some taking home silverware. Ed Muldoon and Mattie…

Feb 17, 2020

Vinny Faherty signs new contact with Galway United for the 2020 season

Galway United’s Vinny Faherty has signed a new contract with the club for the 2020 SSE Airtiricty League season. The 32-year-old striker has scored 45 goals for the Tribesmen over fours spells at Eamonn Deacy Park. Faherty was also on the books of St.…

Feb 17, 2020

Rescheduled Mayo GAA championship games this weekend

Fixtures for weekend 22nd/23rd February 2020 Centenary Cup Group 1 Sun, 23 Feb, Venue: Robert McCallion Memorial Pitch, (Round 2), Swinford V Aghamore 12:00, Ref: TBC Sun, 23 Feb, Venue: Ballyhaunis GAA, (Round 2), Ballyhaunis V Ballaghaderreen 12:00, Ref:…

Feb 17, 2020

Mayo Super and Premier League launches rearranged for Thursday as mark of respect

As a mark of respect to the late Michael Jennings R.I.P., the launch of the Super & Premier leagues scheduled for tonight is postponed. The launch will now take place on Thursday next 20th February with Premier League at 7.30 and the Super League at 8.30pm…

Feb 16, 2020

Sligo lose to Wicklow in Division 4 of the National Football League

Sligo 1-10 1-15 Wicklow

Feb 16, 2020

Mayo lose out to Wicklow in Division 2A of the Hurling League

Wicklow 1-16 1-13 Mayo

Feb 16, 2020

Mayo Ladies overcame Waterford in high wind and hail this afternoon

Mayo 0-6 0-2 Waterford

Feb 16, 2020

Connacht overcome Cardiff with ease in the Pro 14 last night

Connacht 29-0 Cardiff Blues

Feb 15, 2020

Roscommon U20's advance to the Connacht final in windy conditions

Roscommon 1-11 1-8 Sligo

Feb 15, 2020

Sligo Rovers lose to Harps in their opening LOI Premier Division 2020 clash

Sligo Rover lost their opening match of the LOI Premier Division 2020. Finn Harps held on for a 1-0 win in Ballybofey. Karl O'Sullivan found the back of the net for the home team.

Feb 14, 2020

Ballina RFC announce new appointments to the club's board

Ballina Rugby Football Club confirmed in a statement today, new appointments to the club’s board. Fiona McManus has been appointed to the position of Assistant Secretary working with Club Secretary Stephen Dolan. Martin Crowe has been appointed to the…

Feb 14, 2020

Sligo Rovers travel to Finn Harps to kick-off the LOI Premier Division 2020

The 2020 League of Ireland Premier Division season begins tonight. The champions, Dundalk, face Derry City at Oriel Park 7.45 is the start time for that game and the matches involving Cork City and Shelbourne at Turner's Cross and St Patrick's Athletic and…

Feb 14, 2020

Mayo boxer Ray Moylette's New York fight is back on this St Patrick's weekend

Islandeady boxer Ray Moylette’s fight with Larry Fryes is back on, in Boston for a St Patrick’s weekend card. Both men will trade leather in an American hosted all Irish clash New England title fight next month. The Mayo boxer and the New York based Clones…

Feb 13, 2020

Connacht Rugby announce five contract extensions

Connacht Rugby have announced no less than five contract extensions today. Tom Daly, Peter Robb, Dominic Robertson-McCoy, Shane Delahunt and Conor Kenny have all signed contract extensions with the province. This comes as a boost to Connacht as they continue…

Feb 13, 2020

Castlerea's Aoife O'Rourke included on Ireland boxing squad for Olympic qualifiers

The Ireland boxing squad for the European qualifiers for Tokyo 2020 in London has been confirmed. There will be 13 Irish boxers at the Copperbox Arena for the event, which gets underway on the 13th of March. Current European Middleweight champion Aoife…

Feb 12, 2020

Roscommon manager Anthony Cunningham on injury concerns

Roscommon manager Anthony Cunningham says this weekend's break in the Allianz national football league has come at the perfect time for some of their injured players. Last weekend, the Rossies picked up their first win of the when they defeated Clare, but…

Feb 11, 2020

Sligo will now play Wicklow on Sunday after Storm Ciara postponement

The rescheduled Allianz Football meetings have been released today by the GAA. Sligo now travel to Aughrim this Sunday at 1pm to play Wicklow in Division 4. Also rescheduled for Sunday are the postponed meetings of Laois and Cavan in Division two and Louth…

Feb 11, 2020

Mayo's Caelan Doris will be part of the Irish rugby camp this week

Leinster's Caelan Doris and Ulster's Will Addison are to be a part of the Irish rugby training camp in Cork this week. The Lacken native suffered a head injury early on in the win over Scotland. Ireland play England in the Six Nations at Twickenham on Sunday…

Feb 09, 2020

Galway get back on track with win on the road against Donegal

Galway 2-8 2-7 Donegal

Feb 09, 2020

Late McLoughlin goal gives Mayo their first League win this year

Mayo 1-9 2-5 Meath

Feb 09, 2020

Mayo V Meath league game going ahead following pitch inspection

Mayo V Meath round 3 Allianz NFL match is going ahead this afternoon in Navan, following a pitch inspection earlier. However, the Mayo ladies game against Waterford, due to be played in Swinford today, has been postponed due to the inclement weather.

Feb 08, 2020

Mayo U20's lose out to Galway on penalties in the Connacht Championship

The Mayo U20’s have been knocked out of this year’s championship after a penalty shootout against Galway. At full-time they were tied at 0-10 apiece and nothing could separate the sides after two ten minute halves with Mayo on 0-14 to Galway’s 1-11. Galway…

Feb 08, 2020

Former Westport RFC player signs for Major League Rugby side

Former Westport RFC player Jamie Dever has signed for Major League Rugby (MLR) side San Diego Legion. The 27 year old is a Westport native and has had stints with Buccaneers and Cambridge before playing rugby with Connacht between 2014 and 2017. He also…

Feb 08, 2020

All Connacht Cup & Shield fixtures this weekend cancelled, due to weather warnings

Due to the weather warnings, the Connacht FA have announced a blanket cancellation of all Connacht Cup & Shield fixtures this weekend. The games have been re-fixed for Sunday 16th February at 2pm. However, due to the involvement of Castlebar Celtic in the FAI…

Feb 07, 2020

Mike Solan names his side for Mayo's U20 clash with Galway

The Mayo U20 team begin their Connacht championship campaign when they face Galway at 2pm tomorrow in Elverys MacHale Park. Midwest Radio will have full live commentary of tomorrow’s clash with thanks to Colm Cosgrave Cars Westport. Manager Mike Solan who is…

Feb 07, 2020

Mayo Ladies announce their team to face Waterford on Sunday

At Swinford Amenity Park, there will be a 2.30pm throw-in as Mayo entertain Waterford. Mayo boss Peter Leahy has called in goalkeeper Aisling Tarpey for a start, with Laura Brennan sitting this one out. Saoirse Lally, Roisin Durkin, Alannah Duffy and Natasha…

Feb 07, 2020

Ballyglass appoint new managerial team for the new season

Ballyglass FC have appointed a new managerial team. John Noonan and Joe Regan will manage the Mayo Football League sides' first team this season. Both are club men who have been involved in recent seasons with Ballyglass B.

Feb 07, 2020

Full live commentary tomorrow of Mayo v Galway in Connacht U20 Championship

Mayo and Galway meet in the Connacht U20 Football Championship tomorrow in Elverys MacHale Park which promises to be a cracking game. The game throws in at 2pm and we’ll have full live commentary with Michael D. McAndrew, Declan O’Reilly and Austin Garvin.…

Feb 06, 2020

Galway make two changes for Donegal encounter

Sean Kelly and Mikey Boyle have been drafted into the Galway team to face Donegal for Sunday’s Allianz Football League Round 3 clash in Letterkenny. Padraic Joyce brings Kelly into the defence, while former minor captain Mikey Boyle is named to start at left…

Feb 06, 2020

Mayo name their team to face Meath on Sunday

Mayo will look to get back to winning ways when they travel to Navan to face Meath on Sunday at 2pm. The game will be live on Midwest Radio Sport with thanks to Ceramic City with Tom Carney & David Brady on commentary. The team named shows four changes from…

Feb 05, 2020

Sacred Heart School Westport crowned Connacht U14 Champions

LGFA schools Under 14 Connacht final Sacred Heart School Westport 6-5 Ursuline Sligo 3-6

Feb 05, 2020

St. Joseph's Foxford pipped in FAI Schools Final after extra-time

St. Joseph’s secondary school Foxford have lost out to Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair by 3 goals to 2 after extra time in the FAI Schools John Murphy National Cup Final. The Foxford School looked set to win back to back titles when they went 2-1 ahead in the first…

Feb 05, 2020

Mayo v Waterford confirmed for Swinford Amenity Park

Swinford Amenity Park has been confirmed as the venue for Mayo and Waterford in round 3 of the Lidl Ladies National Football League on Sunday. The game gets underway at 2.30pm. Mayo will be looking to get back to winning ways after going down to Dublin last…

Feb 05, 2020

Two key Roscommon players set to miss this weekend's clash with Clare

Roscommon's Allianz National Football League prospects have suffered a blow with injuries to two players. Shane Killoran has suffered a suspected broken ankle, sustained in the Division 2 game against Fermanagh. Ronan Daly injured his spleen in a training…

Feb 04, 2020

Mayo native Caelan Doris ruled out for the Wales match this weekend

Mayo native Caelan Doris loses out on his place in the Ireland team this weekend after picking up a knock in the win over Scotland. Ireland head-coach Andy Farrell has named his team ahead of Saturday's Guinness Six Nations clash with Wales at the Aviva…

Feb 04, 2020

Connacht Post Primary Schools Results from yesterday

Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools Junior A Football Championship (Quarter Final), St. Gerald`s College 4-7 Rice College Westport 1-12 Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools Junior A Football Quarter Final St. Colman`s College 1-5 St. Attractas Community School…

Feb 03, 2020

Access to Dr Hyde Park next Sunday will be from Golf Links Road only

Sunday will be a busy day in Roscommon Town, as the election count will take place in the Dr Hyde Centre, while Roscommon will host Clare in Dr Hyde Park on Sunday afternoon also in the Allianz Football League. Roscommon GAA is advising supporters that there…

Feb 03, 2020

St Joseph's of Foxford bid for back-to-back All-Ireland football titles

St Joseph’s of Foxford will look to claim back-to-back All-Ireland football titles this Wednesday. The North Mayo School have booked their place in the FAI Schools John Murphy Senior B National Cup, overcoming the challenge of Buttevant. Next up for the Mayo…

Feb 03, 2020

Date confirmed for the FAI New Balance Junior Cup Quarter-final draw

The following FAI New Balance Junior Cup 7th Round Fixtures will be played on the weekend of the 16th of February Castlebar Celtic v Gorey Rangers Ferrybank FC v Oliver Bond Rangers Crettyard Utd v Killarney Celtic. The Quarter Final Draw will take place on…

Feb 03, 2020

Tyrone's Sean Hurson to referee Mayo's league meeting with Meath this weekend

Tyrone match official Sean Hurson has been confirmed as the referee for Meath v Mayo on Sunday at 2pm in Navan. Both teams will be looking for their first win of the season in Division 1. We’ll have full live commentary of the game on Midwest with thanks to…

Feb 02, 2020

Mayo hurlers suffer heavy defeat away to Antrim in Division 2A of the league

Antrim: 4:19 Mayo: 0:07

Feb 02, 2020

Boxers from across the region excel at the National U18's Championships

A number of boxers from across the region were successful at the National U/18 Men’s and Women’s Championships held at the National Stadium in Dublin on Friday. Patrick Myers (Sligo City) beat Nojus Ivanauskas (St Davids Naas) 4-1 in the 91+kg weight…

Feb 02, 2020

Westport United through to the Quarter Finals of the FAI Junior Cup

Westport United are through to the last eight of the FAI Junior Cup following their 1-0 win over Newpark FC this afternoon. Darren Browne's goal secured Westport's passage through to the Quarter Finals. United also got to this stage of the competition last…

Feb 02, 2020

Sunday's Allianz National Football League results

Allianz Football League Division 1: Monaghan 1-12 Tyrone 0-11, Donegal 3-8 Meath 0-7 Allianz Football League Division 2: Fermanagh 0-13 Roscommon 0-12 Clare 0-11 Kildare 0-10, Allianz Football League Division 3: Tipperary 0-11 Louth 1-7, Cork 1-15 Leitrim…

Feb 02, 2020

McAllister through to the men's final at the Irish National Badminton Championships

Ballaghaderreen's Adam McAllister has reached the final of the men’s singles at the badminton Irish National Championships. The event is being played today at the National Indoor Arena in Dublin. Adam had a thrilling 3 setter semi-final, beating 3/4 seed Jack…

Feb 01, 2020

14-man Mayo lose to Dublin in MacHale Park

Mayo couldn't pick up any League points in MacHale Park this evening Jordan Flynn's early first half sending off sealed Mayo's fate. Full-time score Mayo 0-8 1-11 Dublin.

Feb 01, 2020

Mayo ladies lose to a Carla Rowe inspired Dublin outfit

Mayo 0-7 0-12 Dublin

Feb 01, 2020

Galway United sign Mervue's Enda Curran and Limerick native Sam Warde

Galway United have completed the double signing of Enda Curran and Sam Warde. Curran returns to Eamonn Deacy Park for a third spell with the club and Sam Warde joins the Tribesmen after spending a season at the Showgrounds with Sligo Rovers. Curran signs from…

Feb 01, 2020

Athenry triumph over Kiltimagh Knock United in the SFAI U16 Connacht final

Athenry 2-0 Kiltimagh Knock United

Feb 01, 2020

Castlebar Celtic are through to Round 7 of the FAI New Balance Junior Cup

Castlebar Celtic are through to Round 7 of the FAI New Balance Junior Cup. They overcame Tolka Rovers in Frank Cooke Park by 2-0. Ioseph O’Reilly and Jordan Loftus got the crucial goals for the Mayo side.

Jan 31, 2020

Mayo Ladies announce their side ahead of Dublin meeting

Dublin boss Mick Bohan has made two changes in personnel from the team that drew with Tipperary last weekend for Saturday’s trip to Mayo in Division 1 of the Lidl National League. There’s a switch in the full-back line as Éabha Rutledge, a break-out star in…

Jan 31, 2020

Mayo make four changes for clash with Dublin

Round 2 of the Allianz football league sees Mayo host Dublin in MacHale Park on Saturday night at 7pm. There are four changes from last weekend with Robert Hennelly, Michael Plunkett, Kevin McLoughlin & James Durcan all coming into the team. 1. Robert…

Jan 30, 2020

Roscommon Senior footballer Brian Stack rejoices in Sigerson triumph with DCU Dochas Eireann

DCU footballers claimed their fifth Sigerson Crown last night. They defeated IT Carlow by 0-14 points to 0-7. Roscommon and St Brigids footballer Brian Stack was part of the DCU team.

Jan 30, 2020

Westaro Masters League results from the 29th January

Wednesday 29th January 2020 Venue: Solar 21 Park Division 1—Round 11 Straide & Foxford Utd 3 v 5 Claremorris Fahy Rovers 2 v 7 Ballina Town Swinford ‘B’ 3 v 5 Manulla Division 2—Round 11 Castlebar Celtic 12 v 1 Ballyhaunis Town Manulla ‘B’ 5 v 2 Claremorris…

Jan 29, 2020

GAA encouraging clubs to stop using Whatsapp over data concerns

The GAA is encouraging clubs to stop using Whatsapp. It's over data protection concerns and consent issues. The GAA is now planning on setting up its own messaging service. In a statement Whatsapp said:"We encourage all organisations to take a privacy-first…

Jan 28, 2020

Mayo's Caelan Doris handed first Ireland start in Saturday's game against Scotland

Leinster number eight Caelan Doris from Lacken has been handed his first Ireland start in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. The Mayo man is joined in the back-row by his provincial teammate Josh van der Flier and…

Jan 28, 2020

Details confirmed of Connacht U-20 football championship

In the Connacht U-20 football championship, Mayo take on Galway in the preliminary round on Saturday 8th Feb. That game will be played in MacHale Park, Castlebar at 2pm. The winner takes on Leitrim in the semi-final the following weekend - Sat 15th Feb - in…

Jan 28, 2020

Cycling Connacht will hold a training day at Ballinrobe Racecourse on Saturday

Cycling Connacht will hold a training day at Ballinrobe Racecourse on Saturday Feb 1st. Parents and their coaches should be in attendance with their youth riders. All cyclists should bring a bike in good working order, a fitted helmet and wear suitable…

Jan 28, 2020

Two Mayo sides in FAI Junior Cup action this weekend

Two Mayo sides are in FAI Junior Cup action at the weekend. On Saturday Castlebar Celtic will make the trip to Dublin to take on Tolka Rovers at 2pm in Round 6. Then on Sunday at 2pm in Round 7, Westport United will welcome Newpark FC to the Sports Park.

Jan 27, 2020

Barry Cassidy confirmed as referee for Mayo v Dublin on Saturday

Barry Cassidy has been confirmed as the referee for Mayo and Dublin in round 2 of the Allianz National Football League on Saturday. The Derry match official has been confirmed as the man in the middle for Saturday’s clash in Elverys MacHale Park. Throw-in is…

Jan 26, 2020

Today's Mayo League results

TP Brennan Connacht Cup Round 3 Corrib Celtic 4-0 Swinford Ballyhaunis Town 4-3 Partry Athletic (AET) TP Brennan Connacht Shield Round 1 Manulla B 8-1 Crossmolina SFAI Skechers Under 13 Cup Westport Utd 5-1 Drogheda Town FC SFAI Skechers Under 16 Cup…

Jan 26, 2020

Sunday's Allianz National Football League Results

Allianz National Football League Division 1 Galway 1-14 Monaghan 0-16 Tyrone 1-14 Meath 1-09 Division 2 Roscommon 2-14 Laois 2-14 Kildare 2-12 Fermanagh 0-14 Westmeath 2-09 Clare 1-11 Division 3 Longford 0-16 Louth 1-10 Tipperary 0-10 Down 0-10 Division 4…

Jan 26, 2020

St Colman's athletes bag medals at the All-Ireland Junior Indoor Championships

St Colman’s Athletics club were represented well at the All-Ireland Junior Indoor Championships yesterday with two of their members bagging medals. Sarah Quinn and Niamh O’Neill won medals in the 60m hurdles. Sarah won Gold in the u23 hurdles while Niamh took…

Jan 26, 2020

Goals galore propel Mayo Ladies to a comfortable league victory over Donegal

Mayo 4-7 2-9 Donegal

Jan 26, 2020

Galway hurlers ease to a 17 point win over Westmeath

Galway eased to a 17 point win over 14-man Westmeath this afternoon in Pearse Stadium in the Allianz National Hurling League. Shane O’Neill’s first game League game in charge of the Tribesmen resulted in a 1-24 to 0-10 win. Next up for Galway is a trip to…

Jan 26, 2020

10 medals for the rowers of Tullaghan Bay and Naomh Michael at the Irish Indoor Championships

The Irish Indoor Rowing Championships took place in University Limerick and it was another great club day for Tullaghan Bay and Naomh Micheal rowing clubs. A total of Seven Gold, two silver and two bronze medals were won by the Clubs. Gold Medals are coming…

Jan 26, 2020

Michaela Walsh throws her way to U23 gold at the Indoor Athletics Championships

The National u23 Indoor Athletics Championships took place in Athlone yesterday. Swinford AC's Michaela Walsh dominated the women's u23 shot put winning gold. A full two meters ahead of the silver medalist. This is Michaela's third year in a row to capture…

Jan 25, 2020

Last gasp Durcan goal seals a famous draw for Mayo in Ballybofey

It was a last gasp strike from James Durcan that saved the day for Horan's men. His deflected effort found the top corner of the net in the last second of play. Ful-ltime score. Mayo 2-13 0-19 Donegal

Jan 25, 2020

Oughterard are All-Ireland Intermediate Football Champions 2019/20

Magheracloone 0-12 Oughterard 2-16

Jan 25, 2020

Mayo U20's are Leo Murphy Developmental Cup champions 2020

Mayo 2-18 0-8 Louth

Jan 25, 2020

Mayo hurlers suffer opening league defeat to Kerry in Division 2A

Mayo 0-13 2-24 Kerry

Jan 25, 2020

Connacht lose out on PPS Inter-provincial glory at the hands of Munster

PPS Interprovincial Cup Final; Connacht LGFA 3-01 3-10 Munster LGFA

Jan 24, 2020

Mayo Ladies announce their side to face Donegal on Sundayy

Mayo host Donegal at Swinford Amenity Park (2.30pm), with Mayo boss Peter Leahy without the Kelly sisters, Niamh and Grace, and Sarah Rowe in attack, with all three in Australia. TG4 All Star Rachel Kearns, who was brilliant for CL MacHale Rovers in the…

Jan 24, 2020

Five Mayo boxers in semi-final action this evening at National U18 Championships

Five Mayo boxers are competing in the National U18 Men’s Championships at the National Stadium in Dublin this evening. The semi-finals get underway from 6.30pm. Eoghan Lavin from the Ballyhaunis club is taking on Frank Duffin of Antrim in the 75kg. St. Anne’s…

Jan 24, 2020

St. Joseph's Foxford through to FAI Schools Final

St. Joseph's of Foxford booked their place in the FAI Schools John Murphy Senior B National Cup final yesterday after victory Scoil Mhuire, Buttevant. Evan Reape and Conor Flynn got the goals for the Foxford school. St. Joseph’s will claim back-to-back…

Jan 23, 2020

Results from last night's Westaro Masters League

Westaro Masters League Division 1 - Round 10 Manulla 5-4 Fahy Rovers Westport Utd 8-5 Swinford B Ballina Town 15-1 Straide & Foxford Utd Division 2 Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2-2 Conn Rangers Claremorris B 6-3 Swinford Castlebar Celtic 4-2 Achill Rovers Ballyhaunis…

Jan 23, 2020

Galway announce their team to face Monaghan on Sunday

The Galway football team to play Monaghan in Sunday’s opening round of the Allianz National Football League has been named. The Galway to play Monaghan on Sunday in the Allianz League is as follows. 1-Connor Gleeson, 2-Johnny Duane, 3-Sean Mulkerrin, 4-Johnny…

Jan 23, 2020

Sinead Diver among top ten elite women for London Marathon

2020 looks to be another exciting year for Sinead Diver as she joins thousands of athletes worldwide preparing for the Tokyo Olympics. Based in Melbourne, the Belmullet native and Mayo Athletic Club member and is focusing on gaining qualification for the…

Jan 23, 2020

Four players set to make their league debuts for Mayo on Saturday

Mayo begin the defence of their Allianz league title against Donegal on Saturday night. The team named will see four players making their league debuts. They are Oisin Mullin, Jordan Flynn, Bryan Walsh & Ryan O'Donoghue. 1. David Clarke - Ballina Stepenites…

Jan 22, 2020

Details confirmed for Leo Murphy Cup Final this weekend

The details have been confirmed for the Leo Murphy Cup Final this weekend. The Mayo U-20 footballers will face Louth in Carrick-on-Shannon at 2pm on Saturday.

Jan 22, 2020

Mayo ladies manager warns National League will be destroyed by AFL

Mayo ladies manager Peter Leahy is calling on the LGFA -Ladies Gaelic Football Association - to protect the national league, by introducing a rule on player eligibility for those also playing Aussie Rules. Mayo has lost four top players to the AFLW ahead of…

Jan 22, 2020

Sligo native interested in becoming next LGFA President

Sligo native Michéal Naughton has confirmed he will be a candidate for the next President of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association. Mr Naughton, a member of the Four Masters club in Donegal hails from Castleconnor, Co Sligo and is a former President of the…

Jan 22, 2020

Two Galway sides involved in All-Ireland Club Camogie semi-finals this weekend

Two Galway sides are in action this weekend in the All-Ireland Club Camogie Championship semi-finals. On Sunday, Sarsfields of Galway take on St Vincent's of Dublin in the senior club semi-final - that throws in at 2pm in Nenagh. While in the Intermediate…

Jan 22, 2020

St Nathy's girls lose out to Ballybunion in All-Ireland basketball final

St Nathy's College, Ballaghadereen lost out narrowly to St Joseph's Secondary School, Ballybunion in the All-Ireland Schools Basketball Cup Finals yesterday. The Kerry girls secured their first All-Ireland Schools Cup in Tallaght when they held out under late…

Jan 21, 2020

Mayo ladies manager says they'll use the National League to try out new players

As the Mayo ladies prepare to meet Donegal in the opening round of the LGFA National Football League this Sunday, manager Peter Leahy will be without a number of the key players from last year. Four Mayo players are currently playing in the AFL Women's League…

Jan 21, 2020

Avantcard new sponsor of Sligo Rovers

Sligo Rovers FC has secured a new sponsor-Avantcard. North West based lender, Avantcard will be the club's main shirt sponsor for the 2020 and 2021 seasons. The two year programme will see the Avantcard logo appear on the men's senior home and away jerseys,…

Jan 21, 2020

Mayo hurlers take on Kerry in opening round of Allianz Hurling League this Saturday

The Mayo hurlers will take on Kerry in Castlebar on Saturday in the opening round of the Allianz Hurling League - that game has a 2pm throw-in time at Elverys MacHale Park. Elsewhere , Roscommon host Warwickshire in Dr Hyde Park at 1 o'clock on Saturday, and…

Jan 21, 2020

St Nathy's in All-Ireland basketball final today

St Nathy's College, Ballaghadereen are in action today (Tuesday) in the All-Ireland Schools Basketball Cup Finals. In the Under 16 C girls final, St Nathy's College take on St Joseph's of Ballybunion at 4pm this afternoon in Tallaght, Dublin.

Jan 20, 2020

David Coldrick from Meath confirmed as referee for Mayo V Donegal this weekend

David Coldrick from Co Meath has been confirmed as referee for Mayo's first league game this weekend. James Horan's side take on Donegal on Saturday evening - the game throws-in at 7.15 in Ballybofey.

Jan 20, 2020

Mayo take on Donegal in Swinford on Sunday in Ladies NFL

The Ladies National Football League gets underway next weekend with Mayo taking on Donegal in Swinford in Division One - that game is fixed for 2.30 on Sunday afternoon at Swinford Amenity Park.

Jan 19, 2020

Round 3 results from the TP Brennan Connacht Cup

TP Brennan Connacht Cup - Round 3 Ballyheane 4-0 Snugboro Utd Manulla 4-1 Mervue Utd Ballina Town 3-0 Glenview Stars Westport Utd 4-0 Merville Utd Conn Rangers 3-0 Mac Dara Castlerea Celtic 4-0 Achill Rovers Castleber Celtic 3-1 Loughrea Rams Cloonfad Utd 2-1…

Jan 19, 2020

Corofin create history to win third successive All-Ireland title

Corofin have become the first ever team to three All-Ireland Senior Club football titles after an extra time win over Kilcoo. It finished Corofin 1-12 Kilcoo 0-07.

Jan 19, 2020

Connacht defeated by Montpellier

Andy Friend's Connacht were beaten 35 points to 29 by Montpellier today. Going into the game, neither side could have progressed to the knock-out stages of the competition.

Jan 19, 2020

Two Mayo teams have qualified for the last four of the Connacht Junior Cup

BUCCANEERS 8 (1) V 11 (1) BALLINROBE CASTLEBAR 18 (2) V 12 (2) CORRIB CONNEMARA 20 (1) V 14 (1) CREGGS CORINTHIANS 20 (3) V 24 (3) MONIVEA

Jan 19, 2020

Connacht looking to end losing streak away to Montpellier

Connacht are in action this afternoon as they visit Montpellier at 3.15pm. The western province are looking to stop a run of four straight defeats.

Jan 19, 2020

Corofin bidding for an historic three in a row today

It's All-Ireland senior club final day at GAA Headquarters this afternoon. For the first time, teams from Kilkenny and Tipperary meet in the hurling decider, which gets underway at two o'clock. Henry Shefflin's Ballyhale Shamrocks are looking to become…

Jan 18, 2020

Mayo through to Leo Murphy Cup final

Leo Murphy Cup Mayo 2-09 Donegal 3-06 Mayo will now face Louth in the finaal next weekend.

Jan 18, 2020

Galway are Connacht FBD Champions

Galway beat Roscommon 1-14 to 11 points in the F-B-D Insurance Connacht Football League final at Dr Hyde Park today. Captain Shane Walsh with the goal for the Tribesmen from the penalty spot. Padraic Joyce's side finished with 14 men after defender Eamon…

Jan 18, 2020

Mayo & Donegal U20 game switched to Connacht Centre of Excellence

The U20 game between Mayo and Donegal has been switched from MacHale Park to the Connacht Centre of Excellence. The match will go ahead at the same time of 2pm. A win for Mayo today will see them progress to next weekend’s Leo Murphy Cup final.

Jan 17, 2020

The ROI U16's lose to Turkey in their second match of the Aegean Cup

The Republic of Ireland Under-16 team suffered a 1-0 loss to host nation Turkey in the Aegean Cup. Mayo native and Sligo Rovers player Darragh Reilly is included in Paul Osam’s squad. Ireland’s next match of the tournament is on Sunday against Kosovo.

Jan 17, 2020

Sligo boxer Aaron Gethins will return to the ring next month

Sligo boxer Aaron Gethins will return to the ring next month and it could set up a big homecoming. The Sligo Town welterweight will feature on the big 'Celtic Clash 10' bill at the Devenish Complex in Belfast on Saturday February 1st and, with a bit of luck,…

Jan 17, 2020

The Chairman of Sligo Rovers FC Martin Heraghty has confirmed he is standing as a candidate for President of the FAI

The Chairman of Sligo Rovers FC Martin Heraghty has confirmed he is standing as a candidate to replace the outgoing Donal Conway as President of the Football Association of Ireland. Heraghty, who is a current FAI board member, will stand against FAI Council…

Jan 17, 2020

Lacken Cross defeated in FAI Schools Senior B Girls National Cup semi-final

FAI Schools Senior B Girls National Cup Semi-Final Midleton College 3-1 St. Patrick's College, Lacken Cross

Jan 16, 2020

Westaro Masters league results from last night

Westaro Masters League Division 1 - Round 9 Ballina Town 5-2 Claremorris Straide & Foxford Utd 5-2 Manulla Westport Utd 7-1 Fahy Rovers Division 2 - Round 9 Castlebar Celtic 7-5 Manulla B Conn Rangers 2-1 Achill Rovers Ballyhaunis Town 4-1 Swinford…

Jan 16, 2020

Two former Ballina Rugby players included in Ireland Six Nations Squad

Two former Ballina Rugby players have been included Ireland Six Nations Squad. Connacht’s Dave Heffernan and Caelan Dorris who plays for Leinster have both been included in Andy Farrell’s first 35-man Six Nations Squad. Jonathan Sexton is the new Ireland…

Jan 15, 2020

St. Joseph's Foxford are Flanagan B Champions

Flanagan B Football Final St. Joseph's Foxford 4-15 Balla Secondary School 1-10

Jan 15, 2020

Galway make seven changes for Saturday's FBD final against Roscommon

The Galway team to play Roscommon in the FBD League final on Saturday shows 7 changes from the side that started against Mayo last Sunday, including Goalkeeper Ronan O’Beolain and an entirely new full back line of Conor Campbell, Sean Mulkerrins and Johnny…

Jan 15, 2020

John Russell signs a new one-year contract to remain on as a player/assistant manager at Sligo Rovers

Former Westport United manager John Russell has signed a new one-year contract to remain on as player/assistant manager at Sligo Rovers. The midfielder played 10 times for the Bit O'Red last term and manager Liam Buckley says it was a "no brainer" to offer…

Jan 15, 2020

Mayo GAA introducing series of financial reforms

It's reported that Mayo GAA is introducing a series of financial reforms, after months of controversy over governance issues. According to the Irish Independent, the Mayo county board is also seeking to enter mediation with millionaire Tim O'Leary, who issued…

Jan 15, 2020

Draw made for the last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup

The last 16 draw has been made for the FAI New Balance Junior Cup. Westport United have been awarded a home tie against Newpark FC. If Castlebar Celtic are successful in their 6th round clash with Tolka Rovers they will have a home game against Gorey Rangers.…

Jan 14, 2020

MacHale Park showdown for the Mayo U20's with Donegal in Leo Murphy Cup

The Mayo U20’s will play the Donegal U20s this Saturday at 2pm in MacHale Park. Mayo triumphed over Derry at the weekend and are currently unbeaten in the developmental league. If they win this game they'll be in the final of the Leo Murphy cup the following…

Jan 14, 2020

Canning and Whelan set for possible start with the Tribesmen this weekend

Joe Canning and Conor Whelan could start for Galway in Sunday's Walsh Cup final, according to manager Shane O'Neill. O'Neill presided over a first competitive game and maiden victory over Dublin at the weekend and they will now play Wexford in Sunday's…

Jan 14, 2020

Galway's Fiontan O'Curraoin discharged from hospital following Mayo game

Galway midfielder Fiontán Ó Curraoin has been discharged from hospital after being stretchered from the field during Sunday's FBD Connacht League semi-final win over Mayo. Ó Curraoin sustained a heavy knock in the second half, leading to play being delayed by…

Jan 13, 2020

Former Castlebar Celtic player included in Republic of Ireland U16 20-player squad

Republic of Ireland Under-16 Head Coach Paul Osam has named a 20-player squad for a friendly tournament in Turkey this week. Included in the squad is former Castlebar Celtic defender Darragh Reilly, who now plays club football with Sligo Rovers. The Under-16…

Jan 13, 2020

Scór na nÓg Connacht final results from the weekend

SCÓR NA nÓG CONNACHT FINAL RESULTS Figure Dancing: MAYO: Louisburgh GAA. Solo Singing: GALWAY: Abbeyknockmoy GAA, Ellen Keane. Recitation: ROSCOMMON: Elphin GAA, Evan Gunn. Ballad Group: GALWAY: Abbeyknockmoy GAA. Tráth na gCeist: 1st: GALWAY:…

Jan 13, 2020

Connacht Junior Cup Quarter-Final pairings revealed

Connacht Junior Cup Quarter-Finals BUCCANEERS V BALLINROBE CASTLEBAR V CORRIB CONNEMARA V CREGGS CORINTHIANS V MONIVEA

Jan 12, 2020

Manulla lose to Athenry AET in the FAI New Balance Cup Round ^

Manulla 4-5 Athenry AET

Jan 12, 2020

Westport United defeat Doolans Cow to make the FAI New Balance Cup last 16

Westport United 3-2 Doolans Cow

Jan 12, 2020

Roscommon made light work of Leitrim and now host Galway in the FBD League final

Roscommon made light work of Leitrim in the FBD League semi-final. It finished Roscommon 7-16 0-7 Leitrim. The Rossies now look forward to a home final against Galway next Saturday at 2pm in Hyde Park.

Jan 12, 2020

Mayo lose to Galway after penalties in the FBD League semi-final

Mayo have lost in their opening game of the FBD League to Galway after a penalty shoot-out. It finished at full-time Mayo 1-17 1-17 Galway. Galway now go on to play Roscommon in the FBD League final in Dr Hyde Park next Saturday at 2pm.

Jan 11, 2020

Toulouse triumph over Connacht in the Heineken Champions Cup

Connacht 7 - 21 Toulouse

Jan 11, 2020

Sligo prove too strong for Ballina in the All-Ireland League

FT score Ballina 0-38 Sligo

Jan 11, 2020

Mayo U20's prove too strong for a second-half resurgent Derry

Mayo U20's defeated Derry in the second round of the Leo Murphy Cup today. It finished in Bekan Mayo 2-11 3-3 Derry. Mayo now go on to play Donegal in the penultimate round.

Jan 11, 2020

Kilmaine miss out on All-Ireland Junior final spot in an extra-time thriller

Kilmaine lost out on a place in the All-Ireland Junior Football final this afternoon at the hands of Na Gaeil of Kerry. It finished in Ennis Kimaine 1-9 0-13 Na Gaeil AET. It ends a magnificent year for the South Mayo club who won the Junior Connacht…

Jan 11, 2020

Ballina Girl called up to the Irish U16 golf team

Ballina Golf Clubs Annabel Greham has been called up to the Irish U-16 girl’s team. This is a 4 nations event comprising Wales, Scotland, Holland and Ireland and will be played out at the PGA De Catalunya, in Barcelona next month. This is the start of the…

Jan 11, 2020

Three Mayo SL players named on the ROI U15's squad for latest international matches

Republic of Ireland Under-15s Head Coach Jason Donohue has named a 20-player squad for games against Australia, Spain, Netherlands and Czech Republic. Ireland have a 100% record this season and beat England 3-1 at St George’s Park in their most recent game in…

Jan 10, 2020

Connacht name a strong side to face Toulouse in the Champions Cup

Connacht captain Jarrad Butler returns for their clash with Toulouse at the Sportsground. Irish internationals Bundee Aki, Jack Carty, Finlay Bealham, Ultan Dillane and Matt Healy also start for the westerners. Kick off in the Heineken Champions Cup tomorrow…

Jan 10, 2020

Declan O'Reilly appointed as Mayo GAA coaching officer for 2020

At Wednesday night's Mayo GAA executive meeting Declan O'Reilly from Castlebar Mitchels was appointed as coaching officer for 2020. Declan is a former underage & senior player with Mayo. He is a Moclair cup winning manger with Castlebar Mitchels & has coached…

Jan 10, 2020

Mulryan signs a contract extension with Galway United for the 2020 season

Galway United are delighted to announce that Cian Mulryan has signed a new contract with the club. The 19-year-old goalkeeper has spent the last three seasons with the Tribesmen's under-19 side, after joining from Mervue United in 2017. The promising…

Jan 09, 2020

Mayo team named to face Galway on Sunday

Mayo begin their 2020 campaign by hosting Galway in Elvery's MacHale Park oni Sunday in the FBD League semi-final. Manager James Horan has named his team for Sunday's game - with a mix of youth and experience. Robert Hennelly, Breaffy James Stretton,…

Jan 09, 2020

Kilmaine looking to secure a place in the All-Ireland Junior Football Final this weekend

Kilmaine are one game away from an All-Ireland Junior Football final this Saturday. The South Mayo men are taking on Kerry Kingpins Na Gaeil at half one and we’ll have full live commentary here on Midwest Radio with John Lynch and Declan O’Reilly on duty. Our…

Jan 09, 2020

Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club sending 14 competitors to the European Indoor Championships in Prague

Tullaghan Bay Rowing Club will be competing in the 2020 European Indoor Rowing Championships in Prague this weekend. The Erris based club have ten youth and 4 adult rowers in action. The small, coastal club is one of just 4 in Ireland to be competing in the…

Jan 09, 2020

Westaro Masters League results from last night

Westaro Masters League Division 1 - Round 8 Fahy Rovers 8-3 Swinford B Claremorris 8-1 Manulla Division 2 Kiltimagh Knock Utd 5-1 Ballyhaunis Town Castlebar Celtic 8-2 Conn Rangers Achill Rovers 7-1 Claremorris B Manulla B 8-3 Swinford

Jan 09, 2020

Mayo ladies to form part of double header in MacHale Park on Saturday February 1st

A double-header has been confirmed for Elverys MacHale Park on Saturday February 1st. The Mayo & Dublin ladies will play their division one league game before the men's with a huge crowd expected for these two titanic tussles. The ladies game gets underway at…

Jan 08, 2020

Mayo U20's to face Derry in Ballina on Saturday

The Mayo U20’s will play their second game of the Leo Murphy Cup this Saturday at home to Derry. Mike Solan’s side will face the Ulster side in Ballina at 2pm.

Jan 08, 2020

Ballyhaunis Community School record big win over Tuam today in Hurling Championship

Connacht GAA Post Primary Senior C Hurling Championship Ballyhaunis Community School 6-10 St. Jarlath's College Tuam 4-07

Jan 08, 2020

St. Joseph's Foxford win back to back U19 Connacht titles

U19 Connacht Final St. Joseph’s Foxford 2-1 Clifden Community School Liam Durkan hit a spectacular last gasp winner which means the Foxford School are Connacht champions for a second successive year. Cian McHale put St. Joseph’s ahead but Clifden equalised at…

Jan 08, 2020

Shane Walsh to captain Galway against Mayo in FBD Semi-Final on Sunday

Padraic Joyce has named a strong Galway side to face Mayo in the Connacht FBD Semi-Final on Sunday. Kilkerrin-Clonberne forward Shane Walsh captains the team, with Paul Conroy — who sustained a horror injury in the 2018 championship — named to start at corner…

Jan 08, 2020

Two Mayo teams in round 6 FAI Junior Cup action on Sunday

Two Mayo teams will be aiming for Round 6 success in the FAI Junior Cup this Sunday. Westport United make the long trip to Cork to face Doolans Cow FC while Manulla will have a home tie against Athenry. Both games kick off at 2pm.

Jan 08, 2020

Connacht's Colby Fainga'a could be posed for move to Lyon

Connacht's Colby Fainga'a could be poised for a move to big-spending Lyon. The flanker has been with the western province since joining from Melbourne Rebels in the summer of 2018. But reports in France say Lyon are in advanced talks with Fainga'a as they…

Jan 07, 2020

Galway United announce signing of Spaniard Alberto Cabanyes

Galway United have announced the signing of Alberto Cabanyes, subject to international clearance. The 26-year-old attacker played his academy football with Atletico Madrid and CD Leganes in Spain. The Madrid native will provide the Tribesmen with further…

Jan 07, 2020

Boost for Connacht ahead of Saturday's clash with Toulouse

Connacht have been handed a major boost ahead of Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup clash with Toulouse. Bundee Aki, captain Jarrad Butler and Ireland duo Jack Carty and Ultan Dillane all return for the game in Galway. Finlay Bealham has returned to full…

Jan 06, 2020

Ballina Town on the lookout for a new manager

Ballina Town F.C. is seeking expressions of interest for the vacant position of first team manager. The North Mayo side are looking to appoint a successor to Mick Duffy who had phenomenal success with the club. Anyone interested in applying for the position…

Jan 05, 2020

St Thomas' miss out on an place in the All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling final

Tipperary’s Borris-Ileigh defeated Galway champions St Thomas’ in the All-Ireland senior club hurling semi-final this evening. It finished Borris-Ileigh 1-21 1-14 St Thomas’. They now go on to face Ballyhale Shamrocks in the All-Ireland final.

Jan 05, 2020

Roscommon overcome Sligo in opening game of Connacht FBD Competition

Connacht FBD League Roscommon 1-15 Sligo 0-14

Jan 05, 2020

Connacht suffer heavy defeat at the hands of Leinster

Leinster had a convincing 54 points to 7 win over Connacht at the RDS in the Guineess PRO 14 last night. The result means they earned themselves a bonus point and keep their 100 per cent start to the season intact. Max Deegan, Ciaran Frawley, Dave Kearney,…

Jan 04, 2020

Ballina RFC have been handed sanctions for an alleged breach of IRFU regulations

Ballina Rugby Football Club have been handed sanctions from the IRFU for an alleged breach of IRFU Regulations. A post on social media of Kieran Lindsay receiving the keys for use of a car on behalf of Ballina RFC from Connolly Motors has been perceived as a…

Jan 04, 2020

U20 GAA Cup results from across the region

U20 Leo Murphy Cup Roscommon 2-10 1-13 Mayo U20 Philly McGuinness Cup Longford 4-11 2-8 Sligo

Jan 04, 2020

Tooreen miss out on an All-Ireland final berth at the hands of Fr O'Neills of Cork

Tooreen's run in the All-Ireland series came to an end at the hands of a skillful Fr O'Neills outfit. It finished in Tullamore, Tooreen 1-12 0-19 Fr O'N. The Cork champions will now go on to play Tullaroan of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland Intermediate final.

Jan 04, 2020

Corofin remain on course for three back-to-back All-Ireland titles

Corofin's defence of their title remains on track. They beat Nemo Rangers 1-10 to 7 points in Ennis earlier on. Micheál Lundy found the net for the Galway kingpins after just one minute of play. Goalkeeper Bernard Power said the positive start was vital. They…

Jan 03, 2020

Westport's Paddy O'Malley set to line out for Roscommon this season

Westport goalkeeper Paddy O'Malley is set to line out with Roscommon on the inter-county scene for 2020. The Connaught Telegraph is reporting that O'Malley, who has been between the posts for his native Mayo in the past and was between the sticks when…

Jan 03, 2020

Roscommon's Niall Murray included in the Connacht team to face Leinster

20 year old Roscommon man Niall Murray will have his first start for Connacht at the RDS against Leinster tomorrow in the Pro 14 at 5.30 Gavin Thornbury has returned from injury to partner Murray in the second row, one of ten changes to the team beaten by…

Jan 03, 2020

Corofin aiming to secure a spot in another All-Ireland Final tomorrow

Corofin will be seeking a return to an All-Ireland Club Senior Football decider tomorrow when they clash with Munster Champions Nemo Rangers. Corofin have been the dominant force of late after lifting the last two All-Ireland club crowns and are chasing a…

Jan 03, 2020

Mayo Under 20's get their season underway tomorrow

The opening game in the Under 20 Leo Murphy Cup takes place tomorrow afternoon. Roscommon host Mayo in Castlerea at 2pm.

Jan 03, 2020

Sligo Rovers Women's under 17 team have announced a new management team

Sligo Rovers Women's Under 17 team have announced a new management partnership ahead of the 2020 season. Martin McManus has been appointed Head-Coach of our Women's Under 17 team. McManus was assistant to Darragh Healy in 2019, overseeing a fantastic season…

Jan 02, 2020

Tooreen aiming to secure a place in the All-Ireland Intermediate final

Tooreen will be aiming to secure their place in the All-Ireland Hurling Intermediate final this Saturday. Standing in their way is Fr. O’Neill’s of Cork. Midwest Radio will have full live commentary of the game with Michael D. McAndrew and Frank Browne. The…

Jan 02, 2020

Quinn Roux to undergo surgery for a hand injury

Quinn Roux's hopes of returning to the Irish side for the start of the Six Nations have been dashed, with the 29-year old having to undergo surgery for a hand injury. The lock forward suffered a hand injury playing for Connacht against Munster before…

Dec 31, 2019

FBD Connacht Senior Football competition gets underway this weekend

The 2020 FBD Connacht Senior Football Competition gets underway this weekend - the first weekend of the New Year - as Sligo host Roscommon in Markievicz Park on Sunday afternoon at 2pm in the quarter final. The winner of that game will meet Leitrim in Carrick…

Dec 30, 2019

Connacht's Paddy McAllister to face disciplinary committee tomorrow

Connacht prop Paddy McAllister will face a PRO 14 Disciplinary Committee tomorrow, after being cited for an alleged dangerous tackle during the first half of his side's heavy defeat to Ulster. McAllister escaped punishment at the time after the incident, when…

Dec 30, 2019

Success for Galway clubs in Basketball Super League at the weekend

Three big Super League games rounded off the decade in Irish basketball at the weekend, with Galway side Maree defeating Coughlan C & S by 99 points to 92 after overtime. Fellow Galway side Moycullen managed to hold out to get a 69-60 home win over Pyrobel…

Dec 30, 2019

GOAL CEO thanks all who took part in GOAL miles in Mayo over Christmas

The CEO of aid agency GOAL, Siobhan Walsh, has thanked the hundreds of people from County Mayo who took part in a GOAL Mile over the Christmas period. Crowds turned out to walk, run or jog a mile at Belleek Woods in Ballina and Lough Lannagh on Christmas Day,…

Dec 30, 2019

Mayo man Liam Walsh wins 4 bedroom house in Westport in G.A.A #WinAHouseInWestport draw

The Westport G.A.A #WinAHouseInWestport draw has taken place and the winners have been chosen... 1st Prize: 4 Bedroom House in Westport, Co. Mayo - Liam Walsh, Co. Mayo 2nd Prize: €5,000 Cash - Laura Gillan, Co. Mayo 3rd Prize: 7 Night Mediterranean Cruise -…

Dec 29, 2019

Ballinrobe GAA appoint Pete Warren as the Intermediate manager for 2020

Ballinrobe GAA has announced the appointment of Pete Warren as Manager of their Intermediate Team and Selectors Patrick Guckian and Tony Walkin for the 2020 Season. A native of Tuam, Pete played at all levels for Galway. His first foray into management came…

Dec 28, 2019

Galway native Aaron Connolly not named on the bench for Brighton

Galway native Aaron Connolly is not named on the bench for Brighton today. Brighton are hosting Bournemouth at the Amex in the lunchtime game. The two are level on points going into the fixture with the Seagulls ahead on goal difference in 15th. The Republic…

Dec 28, 2019

Connacht suffer a 32-point defeat against the Red Hands in the Pro14

Ulster secured a comfortable 35-3 victory over Irish rivals Connacht in rugby union's Pro14. They crossed the line five times with different try scorers to wrap up the bonus point win. They remain second in conference A, while Connacht start third in…

Dec 27, 2019

Land of the Giants Duathlon in Claremorris on Sunday

The Land of the Giants Duathlon takes place in Claremorris this Sunday 29th December. Over 400 people are expected to take part in the event, which starts at Market Square at 10.30am with a 5.5 km run to McMahon Park and around the Land of the Giants…

Dec 27, 2019

Connacht and Ulster meet in the PRO14 this evening

Connacht and Ulster clash in the Guinness PRO14 this evening. Caolin Blade captains Connacht from scrum-half. Ulster have made 13 changes for the derby, with Will Addison set to return from suspension. Kick-off is at 7.35pm at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast.

Dec 24, 2019

Ballinrobe Watersports Club hosts Christmas Day Swim for charity

Christmas Day swims takes place at Cahir Pier in Ballinrobe at 12:30 and is in aid of Cairde Crann Mor, Western Care Association.

Dec 24, 2019

Belmullet GAA memorial swim and charity game set for St Stephen's Day

The Noel Reilly St Stephen's Day Dip takes place on Thursday at 12 noon at Belmullet Tidal Pool. That's followed by the Charity game at 2pm with all proceeds going to The Ruddy Family Fund.

Dec 22, 2019

Munster defeat Connacht to move four points clear at the top of Conference B

Munster moved four points clear of Connacht at the top of Conference B in the Pro14 yesterday evening courtesy of a 19-14 victory at The Sportsground. Jack O'Donoghue's 25th-minute try, coupled with 14 points from the boot of JJ Hanrahan, secured a sixth…

Dec 21, 2019

Mayo Football League announces U21 competitions for 2020

The Mayo Football League has announced Under 21 League and Cup competitions for the 2020 season. This is the first time a competition for this age group has been introduced by the League----players born in 1999 and after are eligible to participate. This…

Dec 20, 2019

Quinn Roux to captain Connacht on his 100th appearance for the club tomorrow against Munster

Quin Roux will Captain Connacht on his 100th appearance for the side when they host Munster on Saturday The second row is one of 6 changes to the western Province from last weekend. Tiernan O’Halloran also returns to the Connacht side. While CJ Stander will…

Dec 20, 2019

Connacht Rugby launch official 2020 Calendar with proceeds going to grassroots

Connacht Rugby has launched an official 2020 Calendar with all proceeds go directly to the grassroots game. The calendar brings to life many aspects of Connacht Rugby, featuring a mixture of striking and fun images ranging from Connacht Rugby Summer Camps to…

Dec 20, 2019

Eoin O'Donoghue relishing upcoming Sigerson Cup campaign with NUIG

Electric Ireland has joined forces with four Intercounty GAA stars to launch the 2020 Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon, Sigerson and Higher Education Championships. Electric Ireland’s First Class Rivals campaign celebrates unexpected alliances formed by County…

Dec 19, 2019

Emlyn Mulligan left out of the Leitrim senior football squad for 2020

Emlyn Mulligan has been left out of the Leitrim senior football squad for 2020. The 32-year-old quit Terry Hyland's panel after last summer's Connacht championship defeat to Roscommon. The Melvin Gaels clubman says he will never retire from inter-county…

Dec 19, 2019

Westaro Masters league results from last night

Westaro Masters League Division 1 - Round 7 Ballina Town 7-5 Manulla Westport Utd 5-2 Claremorris Straide & Foxford Utd 6-4 Swinford B Division 2 - Round 7 Castlebar Celtic 5-3 Swinford Achill Rovers 9-2 Ballyhaunis Town Kiltimagh Knock Utd 6-1 Manulla B…

Dec 18, 2019

Ballyhaunis Community School wins senior A hurling final

Ballyhaunis Community School won the Mayo GAA Post Primary Schools Senior A hurling final yesterday, defeating Rice College of Westport by 5-11 to 3-04 at the Centre of Excellence in Bekan.

Dec 18, 2019

Mayo GAA confirms error in counting of votes in Connacht Council election

Mayo GAA has confirmed that, following the county convention on Sunday, a procedural error in relation to the counting of votes in the Connacht Council election was brought to their attention on Sunday night.ng In a statement, Mayo GAA says Croke Park and the…

Dec 17, 2019

Galway United sign 27-year-old American Joshua Smith form Finn Harps

Galway United announces the signing of 27-year-old American defender Joshua Smith. Smith helped Finn Harps to secure their Premier Division status in 2019. The 6'3 centre-back scored the only goal in a 1-0 win against Waterford FC at Finn Park in October.…

Dec 17, 2019

Connacht to install temporary terracing for Saturday's clash with Munster

Connacht are set to install temporary terracing at the Sportsground for Saturday's Guinness PRO14 clash with Munster. It'll increase the capacity at the Galway venue to 8,129 and the western province say they've had a "huge demand" for tickets. The additional…

Dec 17, 2019

Galway Ladies footballers set to lose Nicola Ward for start of 2020 season

All-Ireland Ladies Football finalists Galway are set to be without defender Nicola Ward for the start of the new season. It's been confirmed that the All-Star suffered knee ligament damage in Kilkerrin-Clonberne's All-Ireland Club final defeat to Mourneabbey.…

Dec 17, 2019

Connacht are set to install temporary terracing at the Sportsground

Connacht are set to install temporary terracing at the Sportsground for Saturday's Guinness PRO14 clash with Munster. It'll increase the capacity at the Galway venue to 8,129 and the western province say they've had a "huge demand" for tickets. The additional…

Dec 17, 2019

Frank Browne appointed as part of Galway ladies management team

In ladies football, Galway's bid to dethrone All-Ireland champions Dublin has been boosted by the appointment of former Mayo manager Frank Browne as part of Tim Rabbitt's management team. Ballyhaunis-based Frank Browne led Mayo to the All-Ireland final in…

Dec 17, 2019

Pat Kearney retains his position as Galway GAA Chairman

Outgoing Galway GAA chairman Pat Kearney has retained his position, following a contest at the county convention in Salthill last night. Mr Kearney defeated Mick Culhane by 146 votes to 110 to remain on for a fourth year.

Dec 16, 2019

Three Mayo footballers helped the ROI U15 squad defeat England

Three Mayo footballers were a part of the Republic of Ireland U15 squad who defeated England in an international friendly. It finished 3-1 in favour of the boys in Green yesterday. Jason Donoghue’s side impressed this season winning a UEFA Developmental…

Dec 16, 2019

Mayo girl wins big at the Sprint African Cup Triathlon

Maeve Gallagher has capped off a fantastic 2019 with a winning performance yesterday at Dakar ATU Sprint African Cup. A commanding race by the Co. Mayo teenager saw her finish more than a minute clear of second place. Also racing was Emma Sharkey who finished…

Dec 15, 2019

Tim O'Leary apologises for 'bad publicity' and wishes the new Mayo GAA Chairman the best of luck

Mayo GAA's millionaire benefactor has wished its new chair the best of luck for 2020. Tim O'Leary who said he would press through with legal proceedings over the use of 150 thousand euro he gave to the county board has apologised for the bad publicitiy…

Dec 15, 2019

The new make-up of the Mayo GAA County Board for 2020

Liam Moffatt is the new Chairman of Mayo GAA. The Crossmolina man succeeded at today’s convention by seeing off Breaffy’s Seamus Tuohy 91 votes to 78. Paul Cunnane remains PRO as the Davitts man overcame Michael Gallagher from Ballycroy 109 votes to 60. The…

Dec 15, 2019

Westport progress to round 6 of the FAI New Balance Junior Cup

Westport 3-1 Balscadden

Dec 15, 2019

Ballinrobe are South Mayo U21 Brennan Cup champions 2019

Ballinrobe 2-16 3-2 Hollymount Carramore

Dec 14, 2019

Schlingermann signs for Galway United ahead of the 2020 season

Galway United have announced the signing of Mayo GAA goalkepper Micheál Schlingermann. The 28-year-old goalkeeper makes the move to Eamonn Deacy Park after a spell playing Gaelic football with the Mayo county team, most recently in their underdog match.…

Dec 14, 2019

Westport Ladies are Mayo Senior Football League Division 2 champions

Westport 2-9 1-11 Kilmovee Shamrocks

Dec 14, 2019

Connacht carve out dramatic win over Gloucester

Connacht have pulled off a dramatic 27-24 win over Gloucester in the European Champions Cup. A late try from Robin Copeland gave the Westerners a win that lifts them off the bottom of Pool One - and still in the hunt for the knockout stages. Caolin Blade and…

Dec 14, 2019

Tim O’Leary issues high court proceedings against Mayo GAA seeking the return of a €150,000 donation

Tim O’Leary has issued High Court proceedings against Mayo GAA seeking the return of a €150,000 donation and damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a row over governance spills over into the legal arena. O'Leary has also threatened to issue a further lawsuit…

Dec 13, 2019

Connacht make a number of changes for tomorrow's Champions Cup clash with Gloucester

Connacht Head Coach Andy Friend has made a number of personnel and positional changes for tomorrow's Heineken Champions Cup tie with Gloucester. There's a 50th appearance for the western province for Jarrad Butler, with Eoin McKeon returning at blindside.…

Dec 13, 2019

Garrymore GAA looking for a Senior Manager

Garrymore GAA Club are looking for a new Senior Football manager. Kevin Walsh was in charge for the past three years and involved in the management team for nearly six years in total. The South Mayo Club are now looking for a successor to Walsh. Applications…

Dec 13, 2019

Lough Lannagh Facility expected to move to planning in February

Mayo GAA and Mayo County Council have confirmed that progress continues to be made on the Lough Lannagh facility which was announced previously and which is being advanced as a partnership project. Due diligence work on the site has been completed and the…

Dec 12, 2019

Summerhill are Connacht Juvenile A league champions 2019

Connacht Juvenile A League Final Full Time Summerhill 6-7 St. Coleman’s college 2-6

Dec 12, 2019

Galway GAA records loss in excess of €250,000 ahead of meeting with club delegates

Galway GAA will unveil a loss of over €250,000 to club delegates next Monday night. Income in Galway GAA has dropped by almost €1m this year and the drop of almost 20% in income has seen a profit last year of €373,831 turn into a deficit of €261,248 for 2019.…

Dec 12, 2019

Fergal Healy joins the Galway Hurling backroom team as a selector

Galway hurling manager Shane O’Neill has added Fergal Healy to his management team as they prepare for the new season. Healy, a former Galway forward, joins David Forde from Clarinbridge as selector with former Limerick U21 manager John Fitzgerald on board…

Dec 12, 2019

Westaro Masters League results from last night

Westaro Masters League Division 1 - Round 6 Fahy Rovers 8-0 Straide & Foxford Utd Claremorris 5-3 Swinford B Westport Utd 6-4 Ballina Town Division 2 - Round 6 Conn Rangers 4-0 Ballyhaunis Town Castlebar Celtic 7-5 Claremorris B Achill Rovers 4-2 Manulla B…

Dec 11, 2019

St. Gerald's retain Connacht Colleges Senior A League title

St. Gerald's College Castlebar retained the Connacht Colleges Senior A League Title today with a penalty shoot-out win over Summerhill College. The sides finished level 1-09 to 0-12 after extra time. St. Gerald's won the shootout 3-1.

Dec 11, 2019

Connacht's Colby Fainga'a could be out until the New year due to a knee injury

Connacht will have to plan without their player of the year Colby Fainga'a for Saturday's Champions Cup clash with Gloucester and next week's inter-pro derby against Munster, due to a knee ligament injury. He sustained a repeat of a medial ligament injury in…

Dec 11, 2019

Tooreen take on O'Neills of Cork in All-Ireland Intermediate semi-final on 4th Jan

Details have been confirmed of Tooreen's All-Ireland Intermediate club hurling semi-final in the New Year. The Tooreen hurlers will meet Fr O'Neills of Cork in the semi-final on Saturday 4th January at 1.30 in Tullamore. At the same time in Ennis, Galway…

Dec 10, 2019

Roscommon GAA launches new fundraising draw for a London apartment

Roscommon GAA has launched an ambitious new fundraising draw, with the top prize an apartment in London valued at €815,000. It follows on from the success of the Club Rossie draw for a house in Dublin last year, which netted Roscommon GAA €943,000. Tickets…

Dec 10, 2019

Sligo Rovers sign American midfielder Will Seymore

Sligo Rovers have signed American midfielder Will Seymore. The 27-year old was most recently with Reno 1868 in the US second tier. Prior to that, he was with FC Cincinnati where former Sligo midfielder Richie Ryan was a team-mate.

Dec 10, 2019

Another injury blow for Connacht

Connacht have suffered yet another injury blow. Flanker Colby Fainga'a looks set to miss the Christmas period of games, after injuring his knee during their defeat to Gloucester at the weekend.

Dec 08, 2019

Ballinrobe are Mayo U21 C champions after an extra-time classic

Mayo U21 C Championship Ballinrobe 2-13 0-13 Ballintubber

Dec 08, 2019

Mayo soccer results from this weekend in the SFAI U13 and FAI U18 Cup

SFAI Skechers Under 13 Cup Team 1 Team 2 Time Salthill Devon 3 Westport Utd 5 14:00 FAI U18 Interleague Cup Donegal 0 4 Mayo

Dec 08, 2019

McDonald returns to the Mayo senior football team in a coaching role

Mayo Senior team manager James Horan today confirmed the appointment of Ciaran McDonald to the Mayo Senior Coaching Team with immediate effect. McDonald (44) played senior county football with Mayo for 14 years between 1994 and 2008 and also had a very…

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Dec 07, 2019

Mona McSharry misses out on a podium spot by fractions of a second

Mona McSharry has missed out on a medal in the 100-metre breaststroke at the European Shortcourse Championships. The Sligo swimmer finished fourth in the final in Glasgow. She will compete in the mixed relay final at 6:50 this evening.

Dec 07, 2019

McSharry on the verge of triple glory at the European Shortcourse Championships

Mona McSharry will be gunning for her second medal of the European Shortcourse Championships in Glasgow this evening. After smashing the Irish record in winning her semi final, the Sligo teenager goes from the centre lane for the final of the 100-metre…

Dec 06, 2019

Galway United sign Dunmore's Mikey Place from Finn Harps

Galway United has signed Dunmore native Mikey Place. The 21-year-old makes the move to Eamonn Deacy Park after a two year spell with Finn Harps. The former Sligo Rovers and Derry City attacker fired Finn Harps to promotion in the 2018 season, topping the…

Dec 06, 2019

Draw made for round 6 of the FAI Junior Cup

The Draw for round 6 of the FAI New Balance Junior Cup took place last night. Manulla have been handed another home draw with Athenry FC making the trip to take on the blues. Castlebar Celtic will be on the road to either face Shannon Hibs or Beechpark or…

Dec 05, 2019

Sligo's Mona McSharry finishes 9th in 100m individual medley heat

Sligo's Mona McSharry finished 9th in her 100-metre individual medley heat at the European Shortcourse Championships today. She will be back in the pool tomorrow morning in Glasgow for the heats of the 100m breaststroke. Yesterday, Mona won the bronze medal…

Dec 05, 2019

Mayo LGFA Executive appointed for the year ahead

At Tuesday evening's AGM the following officers were elected to the Mayo LGFA Executive for the year ahead. Chairperson: Yvonne McEvilly Vice Chairperson: Declan Kennedy Secretary: Cathy Fleming Assistant Secretary: Brian Dunleavy Treasurer: Breda Waldron…

Dec 05, 2019

Westaro Masters League results from last night

Westaro Masters League Division 1 - Round 5 Westport Utd 5-2 Manulla Claremorris 3-2 Fahy Rovers Ballina Town 8-4 Swinford B Division 2 - Round 5 Kiltimagh Knock Utd 8-3 Castlebar Celtic Achill Rovers 12-2 Swinford Ballyhaunis Town 3-3 Claremorris B Manulla B…

Dec 05, 2019

Mona McSharry back in the pool after winning bronze last night

After winning bronze in the 50 metres breast stroke yesterday, Sligo's Mona McSharry competes in the heat’s of the women's 100 metres individual medley at the European Short Course Swimming Championships in Glasgow today.

Dec 04, 2019

Proposal for an exclusive Junior Championship in Mayo passed at County Board meeting

A proposal for an exclusive junior Championship in Mayo was passed at a county board meeting last night. All 15 exclusive junior teams will participate in the junior A Championship. This proposal was first raised a number of months ago by Paddy McNicholas and…

Dec 04, 2019

LGFA confirm groupings for revamped 2020 All-Ireland Senior Championship

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association has confirmed the groupings for the revamped 2020 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship. The 2020 All-Ireland series will consist of two groups, with six teams in each. The top two teams from each group will progress…

Dec 04, 2019

Sligo's Mona McSharry in the pool this evening at European Short Course Swimming Championships

Ireland will have three athletes in the pool at this evening's European Short Course Swimming Championship semi-finals. Sligo's Mona McSharry progressed as joint eighth of sixteen qualifiers in the 100 metres breaststroke. Longford star Darragh Greene…

Dec 04, 2019

Motion to overturn exclusion of media from Mayo Co Board meetings passed

A motion to overturn the exclusion of the media from future meetings of Mayo GAA County Board was voted on and passed by delegates at last night's county board meeting. The incoming county board along with clubs will agree the format for meetings in January…

Dec 03, 2019

Liam McHale appointed as the new senior manager for Athlone GAA

Former Mayo star Liam McHale has been announced today as the new manager of Athlone GAA Club's senior football team. The legendary Mayo midfielder’s coaching involvement includes working alongside fellow Mayo man Kevin McStay as part of the Roscommon…

Dec 03, 2019

Sligo Ladies Footballers appoint a new manager for 2020

Sligo Ladies Football have appointed a new manager for next season. Michael Bohan was ratified at Monday night’s Sligo Ladies Football county convention. Bohan is a former Leitrim minor manager and will be assisted in his backroom team by former Sligo senior…

Dec 02, 2019

Mayo GAA given evening deadline for donation of €1m by Supporters Foundation

Mayo GAA International Supporters Foundation has given Mayo County Board a deadline of 5pm today to accept an offer that would see the Foundation invest at least €1million in Mayo GAA over the next five years. In a letter seen by Midwest Sport the Foundation…

Dec 02, 2019

Former Athletics Ireland Chief steps away from interim role in the FAI

The Football Association of Ireland say they note with "great regret" the decision of John Foley to back down from his new role as interim CEO. It's been confirmed the former Athletics Ireland chief executive will not be taking up the role, which he was due…

Dec 02, 2019

Draws confirmed for the Connacht Schools Cup Rugby competition 2020

A repeat of last year’s Top Oil Connacht Schools Senior A Cup final will kick-off the 2020 edition of the tournament. Reigning champions Garbally College and finalists CBS Roscommon have been paired together in Pool 1, and they’ll meet in the opening pool…

Dec 01, 2019

Two Mayo teams through to round six of the FAI New Balance Junior Cup

Manulla 2-0 Spingfield Castlebar Celtic 5-2 Vee Rovers

Dec 01, 2019

Today's Mayo U21 Championship results

Mayo U21 C Football Championship Semi-Finals Ballinrobe 1-17 Garrymore 1-10 Ballintubber 3-06 Ballyhaunis 0-14 Mayo U21 D Football Championship Final Kilmeena 0-11 Ardmoy MacHales 1-07 North Mayo U21 A Football Final Knockmore 3-17 Belmullet 0-13

Dec 01, 2019

Westport claim their second U21 title in three years

Mayo U21 A Football Championship Final Westport 1-18 Claremorris 1-11 At half time Westport led eight points to five. Alan Kennedy goaled in the second half to propel Westport into a ten point lead. Conor Diskin raised a green flag before the end but it was…

Dec 01, 2019

Connacht move up to second in Conference B

There were wins last night in the PRO 14 for both Connacht and Leinster. Two tries from John Porch either side of half-time saw Andy Friend's Connacht pick up a bonus point at the Sportsground. Bundee Aki also went over the line, just a day after committing…

Nov 30, 2019

Connacht lose the inter-pro series to goal hungry Munster

The Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Interprovincial team have lost the Mick Talbot Cup final to Munster. It finished Munster 4-8 0-9 Connacht. Mayo’s representation included Lisa and Sinead Cafferky, Aisling Tarpey, Danielle Caldwell and Nicola O’Malley. The…

Nov 30, 2019

Gavin steps down as the Dublin manager after achieving five in-a-row

Jim Gavin has stepped down as Dublin Senior Football manager after an impressive seven seasons at the helm of the Boys in Blue. During his tenure Dublin won 6 All-Ireland titles, were only defeated once in championship football and completed the first…

Nov 30, 2019

Connacht welcome the Southern Kings to the Sportsground this evening

After committing his future to Conancht, Bundee Aki starts in midfield for today's visit of the Southern Kings to the Sportsground. The PRO14 clash kicks off at 5.15pm.

Nov 30, 2019

Mayo Motorsport club members competing in Killarney today

Mayo Motorsport Club have a number of members competing in the Killarney Historic Rally this weekend. Castlebar’s Gerry Casey with co-driver Jared Gill compete in class 6 in their Ford Escort Mk 2. In class 5, Shrules Jason Murphy is co-driving for Gavin…

Nov 30, 2019

Five Mayo representatives on the Connacht LGFA Inter-provincial team

The Connacht Ladies Gaelic Football Interprovincial Team are in action today in Kinnegad to battle it out for the Mick Talbot Cup. Mayo’s representation includes Lisa and Sinead Cafferky, Aisling Tarpey, Danielle Caldwell and Nicola O’Malley. The action got…

Nov 29, 2019

Bundee Aki signs a three-year contract extension with Connacht

Connacht's Bundee Aki has signed a three-year contract extension that will keep him at the Sportsground up to the end of the 2022/23 season. It's the first full IRFU central contract for a Connacht player. Aki joined Connacht in 2014 and has played for the…

Nov 29, 2019

Two Mayo teams in FAI New Balance Junior Cup action this weekend

There are two big games in the FAI New Balance Junior Cup round 5 this weekend. Castlebar Celtic platy Vee Rovers of Tipperary at 2pm and Manulla face Springfield of Cork at the revised earlier time of 1:30.

Nov 29, 2019

Four big games in the Mayo U21 football championship this weekend

In the U21 A Championship Claremorris take on Westport in the final tomorrow evening at 7pm in Elverys MacHale Park, we'll have regular updates of this encounter on Midwest Radio. The U21 C Championship semi-finals take centre stage on Sunday as Ballinrobe…

Nov 28, 2019

Dessie Sloyane appointed manager of the Sligo U20's

Former Sligo footballer Dessie Sloyane will manage the Sligo under 20 football team for the 2020 season. His appointment was formally ratified last night, although the Easkey man has already begun work with the under 20 panel. Sloyane led Easkey footballers…

Nov 28, 2019

Roscommon GAA motion leaves fixtures task force facing another hurdle

The work of the Fixtures Review Task Force looks set to face another hurdle before it can be enacted after Roscommon County Board passed a motion calling on the GAA’s top brass to put it’s proposals to the clubs of the country. The motion calls on Croke Park…

Nov 28, 2019

Westaro Masters League results from last night

Westaro Masters League Division 1 - Round 4 Ballina Town 8-4 Fahy Rovers Manulla 7-3 Swinford B Claremorris 6-5 Straide & Foxford Utd Division 2 - Round 4 Conn Rangers 5-4 Swinford Claremorris B 7-2 Manulla B Achill Rovers 4-2 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Ballyhaunis…

Nov 27, 2019

Ballinrobe Community School defeated at the hands of Summerhill College today

Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior A League Semi-Final Summerhill College 3-07 Ballinrobe Community School 0-13

Nov 27, 2019

Sligo Rovers on the lookout for a new head-coach for their U17 Women's team

The Sligo Rovers Women’s Under 17 team are on the look-out for a new head-coach, after it was confirmed that Darragh Healy will not be staying on for 2020. The Bit O’Red girls enjoyed a fantastic year under the Ballisodare man and his team of Jason Quinn,…

Nov 27, 2019

Connacht dealt a big blow as Tom Farrell is set to be sidelined for up to six weeks

Connacht have been dealt a blow with centre Tom Farrell set to be sidelined for up to six weeks. The 26-year-old, who scored a try in last weekend's Champions Cup defeat to Toulouse, has a fractured shoulder. In better news for the province, Andy Friend will…

Nov 27, 2019

Mayo's 2020 National football & hurling league fixtures confirmed

The GAA have confirmed the fixtures for the 2020 Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues. In the National Football League, reigning league winners Mayo travel to Donegal in their opening game in Ballybofey on Saturday 25th January. That's followed by a home game…

Nov 26, 2019

Sports journalist back in the race for the role of Mayo GAA PRO officer

Sports journalist Michael Gallagher is back in the race for the position of PRO on Mayo GAA’s County Board. Mr Gallagher told Midwest News that he appreciates the response of Mayo GAA to the situation. He continued to say that Mayo GAA worked with his club…

Nov 26, 2019

Liam Kearns ratified as new manager of Clann na nGael in Roscommon

Liam Kearns has been confirmed as the new manager of the Clann na nGael senior team in Roscommon. The Tralee native stepped down after five years in charge of the Tipperary senior footballers during the Summer, and has now been ratified as the new Clann…

Nov 26, 2019

Official opening of new pitches at Creggs Rugby Club

Last Saturday was a landmark day in the 45-year history of Creggs rugby club. Three new pitches, the new terrace and new stand were officially opened, with a new electronic scoreboard also unveiled. The day started off with 350 boys and 50 girls gathering to…

Nov 25, 2019

Medal success for three Mayo athletes at the National Cross Country Championships

The big athletics event yesterday was the National Senior and Junior Cross country championships at Sport Ireland National Campus, Abbotstown. There was well deserved success for three Mayo athletes. Maeve Gallagher (Swinford AC) won bronze in the junior…

Nov 25, 2019

Tooreen to face Cork opposition in the All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Club semi-final

Tooreen will face Munster and Cork Intermediate Champions Fr. O’Neills in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club semi-finals. The Cork men overcame Ballysaggart of Waterford yesterday by 2-16 to 0-17. The match is scheduled for the first weekend of January.

Nov 25, 2019

Galway goalkeeper calls time on his inter-county career

Galway goalkeeper Colm Callanan has announced his retirement from the inter county game. The Kinvara clubman was the number one when the Tribesmen ended a 29 year wait for the All Ireland senior hurling title in 2017.

Nov 24, 2019

Results from this weekend's Mayo U21 and Minor championships

SUNDAY 24TH NOVEMBER, 2019 U21 E CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 Cill Chomain 0-9 v 1-13 Bonniconlon U21 A CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 Claremorris 2-12 v 0-11 Castlebar Mitchels U21 D CHAMPIONSHIP 2019 Kilmeena 5-10 v 1-6 Erris St. Pats U21 C CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 1 Burrishoole 0-11 v…

Nov 24, 2019

C.L MacHale Rovers lose the All-Ireland Junior decider in extra-time thriller

Crossmolina Lahardane MacHale Rovers lost the All-Ireland Junior football decider to Donoughmore after extra-time. It finished AET C.L Rovers 1-11 1-12 Donoughmore. Heartbreak for the girls from north Mayo who lost out by the smallest of margins.

Nov 24, 2019

Na Brideoga are All-Ireland Junior B Champions 2019

Na Brídeoga are AIB All-Ireland Junior B Camogie Champions for the first time. They overcame Denn of Cavan by 3-7 to 1-9 in this afternoon's final.

Nov 23, 2019

Mourneabbey deny Kilkerrin Clonberne ladies All-Ireland glory in the senior ladies football decider

Galway’s Kilkerrin Clonberne narrowly miss out on All-Ireland glory at the hands of Mourneabbey. It finished in the Senior Ladies Football decider Mourneabbey 2-9 0-14 Kilkerrin Clonberne. It is two in-a-row for the Cork outfit after they held on for a famous…

Nov 23, 2019

Connacht suffer 15 point loss in Toulouse

Connacht have been beaten 32-17 by Toulouse in the Heineken Champions Cup. The Westerners conceded 11 penalties in the loss. Connacht will now have back to back games with Gloucester next month.

Nov 23, 2019

Mayo Boxers come up short at last night's National Elite Finals

In one of the most competitive editions of the tournament in recent years, the 2020 National Elite Championships came to a close in Dublin last night. Brought forward to facilitate boxers fighting at the European Olympic qualifiers in March, there were few…

Nov 22, 2019

CL MacHale Rovers won't fear Donoughmore in Sunday's All-Ireland Junior Final

Two-time All-Ireland Senior Champions Donoughmore are looking to follow in the footsteps of Aghada in 2017 and Glanmire last year by bringing the Junior silverware back to Cork. This is the fifth successive year that a Cork club has contested the All-Ireland…

Nov 22, 2019

Connacht name their team to face Toulouse tomorrow

Ireland International Quinn Roux returns to to the Connacht side as skipper for the Heineken European Champions Cup away to Toulouse on Saturday Roux is among 10 changes to the Connacht side after their opening round win over Montpellier at The Sportsground.…

Nov 22, 2019

Galway hurling mourns the death of Sarsfields hurling legend

Galway hurling is mourning the passing of Peter Cooney after a long battle with cancer. The 49-year-old's older brothers, Jimmy and Joe, were All-Ireland winners with the Galway hurlers. Peter and his brothers were one of the most powerful hurling dynasties…

Nov 21, 2019

Westaro Masters League results from last night

Westaro Masters League Division 1 - Round 3 Westport Utd 9-4 Swinford B Ballina Town 4-0 Straide & Foxford Utd Manulla 4-0 Fahy Rovers Division 2 - Round 3 Ballyhaunis Town 11-2 Manulla B Castlebar Celtic 3-3 Achill Rovers Kiltimagh Knock Utd 4-2 Conn Rangers…

Nov 21, 2019

Two Mayo Boxers through to the National Elite Finals in Dublin tomorrow night

Two Mayo boxers are through to the National Elite finals at Dublin’s National Stadium tomorrow evening. Ciara Ginty from Geesala produced a fantastic performance in her Elite semi-final against a worthy opponent in Clodagh Green from the Crumlin BC in Dublin…

Nov 20, 2019

Mayo's first 3 games in 2020 Ladies National Football League are home games

The 2020 Lidl Ladies National Football League fixtures have been announced, with Mayo having their first three games at home. In the opening round of the 2020 National League Division One on 26th January next, Donegal travel to Mayo, followed by Dublin…

Nov 20, 2019

Padraig Pearses meet All-Ireland champions Corofin this Sunday in Connacht senior final

Having won their first county senior title this year, Padraig Pearses of Roscommon take on All-Ireland champions Corofin this Sunday in the AIB Connacht Club senior football final. The game is at 2 o'clock in Tuam Stadium. Padraig Pearse's Niall Daly says…

Nov 20, 2019

Conor Melody commits to Galway United for 2020 SSE Airtricity League season

Conor Melody has become the latest player to commit to Galway United for the 2020 SSE Airtricity League season. Meoldy enjoyed one of his best seasons for Galway, scoring 4 goals in 28 appearances for the Tribesmen.

Nov 20, 2019

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

Mayo camogie team Na Brídeóga take on Denn from Cavan this Sunday in the All-Ireland Junior B club championship final in Athleague. That game gets underway at 2pm. The East Mayo side defeated John Mitchels from England in the semi-final, and will be hoping to…

Nov 19, 2019

Journalist challenges Mayo GAA's implementation of rules regarding board nominations

Sports journalist Michael Gallagher says he is prepared to legally challenge Mayo GAA County Board’s decision to disqualify him form running for the position of PRO. Mayo GAA claim that Mr Gallagher was not a member of his club Ballycroy before the 31st of…

Nov 19, 2019

Kieran Marmion signs 3-year contract extension with Connacht

Irish international scrum-half Kieran Marmion has signed a three year contract extension with Connacht up to the end of the 2022/23 season. The 27 year old joined the Connacht Academy in 2011 and, since his arrival in the Sportsground, has played over 160…

Nov 19, 2019

CL McHale Rovers aim to make history this weekend

The All-Ireland Ladies Club Football Finals will be played this weekend. Crossmolina Laherdane McHale Rovers take on Donaghmore of Cork in the All-Ireland ladies football junior final in Duggan Park, Ballinasloe on Sunday at 2pm - Midwest Radio will have live…

Nov 18, 2019

Duffy resigns from Ballina Town F.C after Super Cup success

Ballina Town F.C. have confirmed that Super League manager Mick Duffy and his back room team of Declan O’Connor and Tom Duffy have stepped down from their roles with the club. Having taken over the side who were without silverware for 5 years the management…

Nov 18, 2019

Belcarra Handballer nominated for young female player of the year

Claire Reynolds has been nominated for young female handballer of the year. The teenager has been nominated by Croke Park for the prestigious award. Claire plays handball with Belcarra Handball GAA Club.

Nov 18, 2019

Connacht rugby prevail against Montpellier despite injury concerns

Connacht rugby grounded out a three point win in the pool stages of the Champions Cup yesterday. 22-year-old fly-half Conor Fitzgerald came off the bench yesterday to kick the winning penalty as Connacht beat Montpellier, in the midst of an injury crisis.…

Nov 17, 2019

Ballina Town are Calor Gas Super Cup champions after an extra-time thriller

Ballina Town are Calor Gas Super Cup Champions after they scored two goals in extra-time against Manulla. It finished in Solar 21 Park Ballina Town 2-0 Manulla.

Nov 17, 2019

Tooreen are Connacht Intermediate Hurling champions after impressive five-point win

Tooreen defeated Galway Champions Kinvara to be crowned Connacht Intermediate Champions for the second time in their history. Fine displays from Fergal and Shane Boland helped to propel the East Mayo men to a 0-21 to 2-10 victory in Athleague. They now go on…

Nov 17, 2019

Mayo GAA results from the U21 and Minor championships

U21 B CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 2019 Ardnaree 0-11 v 2-8 Balla U21 E CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 2019 Bonniconlon - v - Kilmaine U21 A CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 2019 Béal an Mhuirthead 1-9 v 1-11 Castlebar Mitchels U21 E CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS 2019 Cill Chomain 5-14 v 1-6 Tuar Mhic…

Nov 17, 2019

Two Mayo masters athletes make podium finishes at the Aintree Cross Country

Two of Mayo AC’s masters athletes represented the club on the Irish team in the 32nd Annual British and Irish Masters International Cross Country at Aintree Racecourse yesterday. Mags Glavey finished third individual W70 and an excellent bronze medal. She was…

Nov 17, 2019

Rachel Kearns wins first All Star at the 2019 Ladies Football awards

Crossmolina Lahardane MacHale Rovers star player Rachel Kearns picked up her first All Star at the 2019 TG4 Ladies Football All Star awards last night. The number 14 was immense all year for Mayo especially in their wins in the All-Ireland series and their…

Nov 16, 2019

The Neale lose the Connacht Final to Galway rivals Oughterard

The Neale suffered a second half defeat at the hands of Oughterard in the Connacht Intermediate final. It finished Oughterard 1-16 0-11 The Neale. The floodgates opened for the Mayo men in the second half when Matthew Tierney found the back of the net. The…

Nov 16, 2019

Kilmaine are Connacht Junior Football Champions for 2019

Kilmaine are Connacht Junior Football Champions for 2019 after annihilating St Michael’s of Sligo by 5-17 to 0-3. St Michaels were reduced to 14 men in the opening quarter and that sealed their fate. Two Jarleth Mullin goals and goals from Mike Hession Cathal…

Nov 16, 2019

Ardmoy MacHales triumph in last night's solitary U21 game

U21 D CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2 Ardmoy MacHales 1-11 v 1-10 Crossmolina Deel Rovers

Nov 15, 2019

Ultan Dillane & Matt Healy passed fit to start for Connacht's clash with Montpellier on Sunday

Ultan Dillane and Matt Healy have been passed fit to start for Connacht's match against Montpellier at the Sportsground on Sunday. Bundee Aki starts in midfield after coming off the bench in last weekend's loss to Leinster. Kick-off is at 1pm on Sunday.

Nov 15, 2019

Mayo Ladies underage finals over the weekend

Mayo LGFA upcoming finals Minor League Final Div 4 Friday Nov 15th at 7pm in Aghamore GAA St Mary's V Westport B Under 16 League Final Div 4 Saturday Nov 16th at 11am in Tourmakeady Tuar Mhic Éadaigh V Breaffy Minor League Final Div 1 Sunday Nov 17th at 3pm…

Nov 14, 2019

Double-Header live on Midwest Radio Sport on Saturday

Midwest Radio will have a Saturday Sports Special this weekend with live coverage of the double header from Elverys MacHale Park. First up at 3pm it’s the Connacht Junior football final between Kilmaine and St. Michael’s of Sligo with Michael D. McAndrew and…

Nov 14, 2019

Three Mayo teams remaining in FAI Junior Cup all have home games for Round 5

The draw for round 5 of the FAI New Balance Junior Cup has been made. Castlebar Celtic have been handed a home draw against Vee Rovers of Tipperary. Manulla also have a home draw and they will play the winners of Springfield FC or Rathcoole Rovers. Westport…

Nov 14, 2019

Alan Flynn announced as new Castlebar Mitchels Senior Football Manager

Alan Flynn has been announced as the new senior football manager of Castlebar Mitchels. The Tuam based man has an impressive CV having worked at club and inter-county level in recent years. Flynn coached the Kildare senior squad last season and previously…

Nov 14, 2019

Connacht have signed versatile Australian back Will Goddard

It's been reported that Connacht have signed versatile Australian back Will Goddard as short-term injury cover. Goddard's joined from Brumbies but will not be registered for Heineken Champions Cup action. He's been signed as cover for the injured Tiernan…

Nov 13, 2019

Tooreen aiming to win their second Connacht Intermediate title on Sunday

This year’s Connacht Club Intermediate final throws up a Mayo/Galway combination for the fourth year in succession. Since Ballyhaunis were defeated by Ahascragh/Fohenagh in 2016, Tooreen have got to the ultimate round every year since. In 2017 Tooreen…

Nov 13, 2019

MacHale Rovers All-Ireland Junior Football final confirmed for Ballinasloe

The All-Ireland Ladies Junior Football Final has been fixed for Duggan Park in Ballinasloe On Sunday November 24th at 2pm. Crossmolina Lahardane MacHale Rovers will take on Cork & Munster Champions Donoughmore.

Nov 13, 2019

Details have emerged from last week's Mayo GAA emergency meeting

More details have emerged from last week's Mayo GAA emergency meeting. The Mayo GAA International Supporters Foundation have been withholding 250,000 euro raised at a gala function in New York earlier this year due to concerns over governance issues. At last…

Nov 12, 2019

Aaron Connolly set to miss ROI November matches through injury

Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly is out of the upcoming games against New Zealand and Denmark. The Brighton and Hove Albion teenager was officially withdrawn from Mick McCarthy’s squad on Monday evening. Connolly had a scan on his injured groin in…

Nov 12, 2019

Schlingermann set for possible LOI return as new season beckons

Mayo goalkeeper Michael Schlingermann looks set to make a return to League of Ireland football in 2020. The former Sligo Rovers ‘keeper was between the sticks for Mayo in their recent match against the Underdogs in MacHale Park. The Irish Sun reports that…

Nov 11, 2019

ROI manager waiting on the fitness of Galway's Aaron Connolly

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy is waiting to hear the results of a scan on Aaron Connolly. The Brighton striker injured his groin in Sunday's Premier League defeat to Manchester United. Ireland play New Zealand in a friendly on Thursday night,…

Nov 10, 2019

Corofin see off Ballintubber by two points

Connacht SFC Semi-Final Corofin 1-10 Ballintubber 0-11 Padraig Pearses 2-10 Tir Chonaill Gaels 0-08

Nov 10, 2019

Mayo League results from today

FAI New Balance Junior Cup - Round 4 Westport Utd 2-0 Ballyhaunis Town Castlebar Celtic 12-2 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Manulla 1-0 Ballyheane TP Brennan Connacht Cup - Round 2 Swinford 2-1 Fahy Rovers Elverys Sports Super League - Round 17 Ballina Town 4-3 Westport…

Nov 10, 2019

Na Brideoga through to All-Ireland Junior B Camogie final

AIB All-Ireland Junior B Club Championship Semi-Final Na Brideoga 1-08 John Mitchells 1-05

Nov 10, 2019

MacHale Rovers ladies through to All-Ireland Junior Football Final

All-Ireland Ladies Junior Football semi-final C.L MacHale Rovers 4-12 Edendork 1-13 Rachel Kearns scored 1-09 in a game which ebbed and flowed throughout.

Nov 09, 2019

Mayo GAA board asked to attend a meeting with GAA Central Council and Connacht Council

The officers of Mayo County Committee have been asked to attend a meeting with members of the Connacht Council and the GAA's Central Council. They've been summoned in the wake of a standoff between the County Board and Mayo's International Supporters…

Nov 09, 2019

The Neale see off Geevagh to secure a Connacht Intermediate Final spot

Connacht Intermediate Football Semi-Final The Neale 4-13 Geevagh 1-11 The Neale led by a point at the interval but scored three quick fire goals inside the first ten minutes of the second half to ease to an 11 point win in the end. Oughterard will meet The…

Nov 09, 2019

Kilmaine through to Connacht Junior Football final

Connacht Junior Football Semi-Final Kilmaine 3-20 Ballinameen 0-06 Kilmaine will now meet St. Michael's of Sligo in the final next Saturday.

Nov 08, 2019

Catherina McKiernan & Colm Boyle to speak at special sports seminar in Breaffy next week

Former world championship cross country silver medalist Catherina McKiernan and Mayo GAA All Star Colm Boyle are two of the sports stars to speak on Achieving Success in Sport – What does it take? – The free, public seminar will take place in Breaffy House…

Nov 08, 2019

Mayo GAA issues statement following emergency meeting last night

An emergency meeting of the Mayo GAA County Board took place last night at Elvery's MacHale Park. It followed claims by a number of clubs that, contrary to a statement issued after Monday night's meeting, a vote of confidence was not passed in the officer…

Nov 07, 2019

Darragh Reilly included in Republic of Ireland U17 Squad for next week's games

Republic of Ireland Under-17 Head Coach Colin O’Brien has selected a 20-man squad ahead of three crucial UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifiers games in Cork next week. Former Castlebar Celtic player Darragh Reilly who now plays with St. Patrick’s…

Nov 07, 2019

Connacht name their side to face Leinster tomorrow night

Connacht have welcomed back Irish internationals Jack Carty and Bundee Aki for their Guinness PRO14 clash with champions Leinster tomorrow night. Carty starts at out-half with centre Aki on the bench for the match at the Sportsground. Leinster have brought…

Nov 07, 2019

Shane O'Neill set to be appointed new Galway senior hurling boss

Former Na Piarsaigh manager Shane O’Neill is set to be appointed as the new Galway senior hurling boss. With interviews having taken place earlier this week, O’Neill impressed the selection committee with his vision for the team, and the county’s management…

Nov 07, 2019

All-Ireland ladies club championship semi-finals will be played on Sunday

The All-Ireland ladies senior, intermediate and junior club championship semi-finals will be played this Sunday. Galway's Kilkerrin-Clonberne host Foxrock-Cabinteely of Dublin in the senior semi-final at 2pm. In the intermediate semi-final, St Nathy's of…

Nov 06, 2019

Jarrad Butler signs contract extension until 2022

Connacht captain Jarrad Butler has committed his future to the province by signing a contract extension which will keep him at the Sportsground until the summer of 2022. The 28-year-old back-row forward, who becomes Irish qualified next year, says he's…

Nov 06, 2019

A number of Mayo GAA clubs are challenging vote of confidence in county board at Monday's meeting

A number of GAA clubs in Mayo have challenged the nature of a vote of confidence in the county board, taken at Monday night's meeting. Media were not allowed into the meeting that was held to discuss the ongoing impasse with the county's International GAA…

Nov 05, 2019

Three Connacht players sign new deals with the province

Three senior Connacht players have signed new deals with the province. Tiernan O'Halloran, Sean O'Brien and Tom Farrell have all agreed contract extensions until the summer of 2022. Connacht have also announced the installation of temporary terracing for…

Nov 05, 2019

Charlestown GAA issue statement following last night's County Board meeting

Charlestown GAA has today issued a statement saying that no vote of confidence in the Mayo GAA Executive took place night at the county board meeting. Following last night’s meeting the PRO of Mayo GAA released a statement saying a motion of confidence in…

Nov 05, 2019

Martin Cunniffe resigns as Leitrim Senior Hurling Manager

Martin Cunniffe has resigned as manager of the Leitrim senior hurlers. Cunniffe has been in charge of the side since 2011. They won the Lory Meagher Cup this year by beating Lancashire after extra-time by 2-23 to 2-22 in a thrilling match in Croke Park.

Nov 04, 2019

C.L. MacHale Rovers in All-Ireland Ladies Junior Football Semi-Final action on Sunday

Details have been confirmed for Crossmolina Lahardane MacHale Rovers All-Ireland Junior semi-final on Sunday. The North Mayo ladies will face Edendork St. Malachy’s of Tyrone at 1pm in Pairc Arthur Mallon in Edendork. Rovers sealed their place in the last…

Nov 04, 2019

Kilmaine face Ballinameen in Connacht Junior Football semi-final on Saturday

Kilmaine defeated Glenamaddy in the Connacht Junior Football Quarter Final at the weekend on a 4-08 to 2-11 scoreline and will now meet Ballinameen of Roscommon this Saturday. The game throws in at 2pm in Elverys MacHale Park and the winner will progress to…

Nov 04, 2019

The Neale looking to secure a place in Connacht IFC Final on Saturday

The Neale will be aiming to secure a place in the Connacht Intermediate Football Championship Final on Saturday afternoon when they take on the Sligo Champions Geevagh. The South Mayo side were crowned county Champions over two weeks ago when they accounted…

Nov 04, 2019

Ballintubber & Corofin to meet in Tuam on Sunday at 2pm

Ballintubber and Corofin will go to battle this Sunday afternoon in Tuam Stadium in the Connacht Club Senior Football semi-final. Corfoin overcame Tuam Stars yesterday in their County Final replay with an 0-11 0-08 victory. Ballintubber saw off Glencar…

Nov 03, 2019

Tooreen through to Connacht Intermediate Hurling Final

Connacht IFC Hurling Semi-Final Tooreen 0-30 Robert Emmetts 1-23 Tooreen will now meet Kinvara in the Final.

Nov 03, 2019

Ballintubber set up Connacht SFC Semi-Final with Corofin

Ballintubber and Corofin will meet again in this year’s Connacht Club Championship following the Mayo side’s five point win over Glencar Manorhamilton. The Mayo Champions were in control in the second half but at the break only led by a point. A well worked…

Nov 03, 2019

Sinead Diver comes 5th in the women's New York City Marathon

Belmullet native Sinead Diver came 5th in the women's New York City Marathon today. She ran it in a time of 2 hours 26 minutes and 23 seconds. The 42-year-old has already qualified for next year's Tokyo Olympic games where she will represent Australia.

Nov 02, 2019

Castlebar Celtic win the Quigley Cup against defiant Conn Rangers

Castlebar Celtic 3 - 1 Conn Rangers

Nov 02, 2019

Mayo GAA results from U21 and Kilmaine's victory in the provincial championship

Junior Connacht Quarter-Final Kilmaine 4-8 vs 2-11 Glenamaddy U-21 A Championship Ballina Stephenites 3-12 vs 5-9 East Mayo D Championship Erris St Pats 1-9 vs 2-8 Naomh Padraig

Nov 02, 2019

Connacht/Ulster will now represent Ireland at the Regions Cup

Connacht Ulster 2 - 1 Leinster Munster Connacht Ulster now go on to represent Ireland in the UEFA Regions Cup competition.

Nov 02, 2019

Ballina Town and Manulla are through to the Calor Gas Super Cup final

Snugboro United 1 - 3 Ballina Town Ballyglass 1 - 6 Manulla

Nov 02, 2019

ROI U16's draw with NI in their penultimate Victory Shield match

The ROI U16 team drew 1-1 with Northern Ireland in their penultimate Victory Shield match yesterday. Sligo Rover's Darragh Reilly captained the side in their final game of the Welsh Tournament.

Nov 02, 2019

Paddy Durcan wins All-Star after an impressive year for Mayo

Paddy Durcan picked up an all-star for his outstanding work in the Mayo jersey all year. The Castlebar Mitchels man was delighted with the personal accolade after a disappointing year for the county team. He said that while it was a disappointing year for…

Nov 01, 2019

Four Mayo players nominated for All-Stars as the award ceremony gets underway

Four Mayo players are nominated for All-stars at this year’s PWC All Stars Banquet. Chris Barrett, Patrick Durcan, Colm Boyle and Aidan O’Shea make up the Mayo contingent. The awards will be announced live on RTE television this evening from the Concention…

Nov 01, 2019

Sligo take home four gongs in the hurling champions 15 awards

Sligo hurlers are strongly represented in the Champions 15 hurling team of the year. The award recognises hurlers from the lower tiers of hurling with the Yeats County sweeping up gongs at Rackard level. Sligo midfielder Keith Raymond won Player of the year…

Oct 31, 2019

Sligo and Roscommon hurlers included on Irish squad for Shinty International

Two Sligo hurlers and one from Roscommon are included on the Irish squad for the annual Hurling Shinty International against Scotland, which takes place in Abbottstown, Dublin this Saturday. The senior team is largely dominated by players who competed in the…

Oct 31, 2019

Change of time for Sunday's North Mayo Junior A Final

There's a change of time in this Sunday's North Mayo Junior A final in Ballina. The North Mayo Junior A and B finals take place in Ballina Stephinites pitch this Sunday, 3rd November. The Junior B Final is at 12 noon. The Junior A Final is now at 1.30pm

Oct 31, 2019

Earlier finish to third-level football and hurling competition from 2020

Next year's Sigerson Cup is set for a January finish. It's proposed that the third-level football competition will start on Jan. 11th on a straight knock-out format with the final on Wed, Jan 29th. The final of hurling's Fitzgibbon Cup will be held on Wed,…

Oct 30, 2019

Colin Fortune appointed Galway United's assistant manager

Galway United has announced the appointment of Colin Fortune as assistant manager. Colin is an experienced League of Ireland coach and former player. The Athlone native has managed his hometown club and was also in charge of academy sides at Athlone Town…

Oct 30, 2019

Two Mayo boxers win gold at international tournament in New York

Two Mayo boxers came home with gold medals, following an international tournament in New York at the weekend. 16-year old Peter Maughan from Ballyhaunis and Owen Lavin from Swinford were guests of the Erne Boxing Club from northern Ireland, and were selected…

Oct 30, 2019

Connacht boosted by return of Bundee Aki and Jack Carty for clash with Leinster

Connacht have been boosted by confirmation that Bundee Aki will be available to face Leinster in their first interprovincial game of the season, as well as their return to Champions Cup rugby the following week. Aki will sit out the final game of his 3-match…

Oct 29, 2019

A host of medals for St Colmans College at the Swim Ireland Connacht schools competition

St. Colmans College, Claremorris participated in the Swim Ireland Connacht Schools Competition yesterday in Longford. Individual Medal Winners were Michael McNamara, Gold in 100 Breast and Gold in the 100m Fly-stroke and Niall Kelly, Silver in 100m…

Oct 29, 2019

A Sligo Rovers player led the Ireland U16 team in their opening Shield match

The Irish U16 soccer team take on Wales in their second Shield match tomorrow at 2pm. Sligo Rovers’ Darragh Reilly Captained the squad in their opening round defeat to Scotland yesterday. Their final match will be against Northern Ireland on Friday in the…

Oct 27, 2019

Mayo League results from today

TP Brennan Connacht Cup - Round 2 Glen Celtic 2-0 Castlebar Celtic B Moy Villa 5-4 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Partry Athletic 3-1 Glenhest Rovers Conn Rangers 4-0 Gurteen Celtic Ballina Town B 6-1 Manor Utd St. Cuans Utd 2-0 Iorras Aontaithe Calor Gas Super Cup -…

Oct 27, 2019

C.L. MacHale Rovers march on to All-Ireland Junior Ladies Semi-Final

All-Ireland Junior Ladies Football Quarter Final MacHale Rovers 6-08 Oisin 1-09

Oct 27, 2019

Tooreen hurlers through to Connacht Intermediate Semi-Final

Connacht Intermediate Hurling Quarter-Final Tooreen 0-29 Four Roads 0-19 Tooreen will now meet the London Champions Robert Emmetts in two weeks time after their one point extra-time win against St. Gabriel's.

Oct 27, 2019

Mayo U21 Championship results from the weekend

Mayo U21 Football Championship U21 A Group 1 Knockmore 3-16 East Mayo 2-12 Group 2 Castlebar Mitchels 2-21 Louisburgh 1-09 U21 C Group 2 Ballinrobe 6-13 Ballyhaunis 0-13 U21 D Group 1 Hollymount-Carramore 2-13 Bohola Moy Davitts 2-12 U21 D Group 2 Erris St.…

Oct 27, 2019

Hugh Armstrong from Ballina AC is third fastest Irish man in Dublin marathon

Ballina AC athlete Hugh Armstrong has finished 8th overall in the Dublin City Marathon. The Knockmore man was the third fastest Irish man home in a time of 2:14:21. Moroccan runner Othmane El-Goumri's set a new course record -- finishing the Dublin Marathon…

Oct 27, 2019

Mayo make light work of The Underdogs Challenge

Mayo had twelve points to spare against the Underdogs last night in Elverys MacHale Park. Gary Boylan was the star of the show for James Horan's side finishing with 1-5. Mayo defeated the 2019 Underdogs 3-11 to 0-08.

Oct 26, 2019

Connacht welcome the Cheetahs to the Sportsground this evening

Connacht play host to the Cheetahs this evening. Injuries to fullback Tiernan O'Halloran and prop Paddy McAllister have forced Connacht coach Andy Friend into a couple of enforced changes with four altogether. Stephen Fitzgerald comes in at full-back, Niyi…

Oct 26, 2019

Number of Mayo Motorsport Club members in action tomorrow in Bantry

This weekend Mayo Motorsport Club members travel to Bantry to compete in the Fastnet Rally which takes place tomorrow. John Warren and co-driver Ruth-Ann O'Connor are out in their McHale Toyota Corolla Twin Cam in class 13. In class 11F, Brian Lavelle and…

Oct 26, 2019

Racing at Galway today

Galway stages the first of three days of racing today. The first race goes to post at 2.05pm.

Oct 26, 2019

Mayo name their side to face The Underdogs

A big crowd is expected in Elverys MacHale Park this evening for a unique double header. A Mayo legends team will take on a club selection at 6.30pm in honour of the late John Morrison. Then at 8pm Mayo will take on The Underdogs. James Horan has announced…

Oct 25, 2019

Christina Heffernan to be inducted into Ladies Gaelic Football Hall of Fame

Mayo legend Christina Heffernan will be officially inducted into the Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s Hall of Fame at the TG4 All Star awards night, in association with Lidl, on Saturday November 16. Having lost a series of All-Ireland Senior Championship…

Oct 25, 2019

Dates & venues confirmed for quarter-finals of 2020 Connacht Championship

The dates and venues have been confirmed for two of the quarter-finals in the 2020 Connacht GAA Senior Football Championship. London will host Roscommon in Ruislip on Saturday 2nd May 2020, while Galway are away to New York in Gaelic Park on Sunday 3rd May.…

Oct 25, 2019

Sligo Rovers travel to Bohemians tonight

Dundalk will be presented with the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division trophy tonight. The Lilywhites take on St Patrick's Athletic at Oriel Park. Elsewhere, it's Derry City to meet Finn Harps, while Shamrock Rovers play Cork City, Waterford are up against…

Oct 24, 2019

Mayo league suffer defeat away to Galway last night in Oscar Traynor Competition

The Mayo League suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Galway League last night in the first leg of the Oscar Traynor Competition. It’s a big mountain to climb for Mayo who will take on Galway again in Milebush on Wednesday November 6th. If the aggregate score…

Oct 23, 2019

Gary Sice is excited by the appointment Padraig Joyce as Galway football manager

Gary Sice believes exciting times await the Galway footballers with the appointment of Padraig Joyce as manager. Sice hopes the 2-time All-Ireland winner can build on what was achieved by previous manager, Kevin Walsh. Speaking at the launch of the AIB Club…

Oct 23, 2019

Roscommon native on the verge of winning a Cork SFC title with Nemo Rangers

Roscommon-native James McDermott, is set to become the first Rossie since 2011 to win a Cork SFC title. The 31-year-old will be at midfield for reigning Cork and Munster champions Nemo Rangers in their match against Duhallow on Sunday at Páirc Uí Rinn which…

Oct 23, 2019

Connacht full-back ruled out for two months through injury

Connacht full-back Tiernan O'Halloran has been ruled out for two months. The Ireland international has undergone surgery after suffering a broken fibula and will miss most of their Champions Cup pool stage campaign. Head-coach Andy Friend has also revealed…

Oct 23, 2019

A memorial game for John Morrison will curtain raise the Underdogs match this weekend

A game in commemoration of the late Armagh GAA legend and former Mayo selector John Morrison will take place in Elvery’s MacHale Park on Saturday at 6:30. A team of Mayo legends from Morrison’s time with Mayo from 2004 to 2006 will take part in the curtain…

Oct 23, 2019

Bundee Aki could return for Connacht for their clash with Ospreys

Bundee Aki could be set to return against Leinster following his three match ban after the Samoa game. The Irish Independent reports that because Aki hasn’t played since the 12th of October he could be available for Connacht’s showdown with Ospreys on the 2nd…

Oct 23, 2019

Live commentary of Tooreen vs Four Roads on Midwest Radio this Sunday

Tooreen will be looking to progress in the Connacht Intermediate Hurling Championship this Sunday when they clash with the Roscommon Champions Four Roads. Tooreen created history 2 years ago by becoming the first Mayo side to win the Connacht intermediate…

Oct 23, 2019

Rugby fixtures in the Senior Cup and All Ireland Junior Cup this Saturday

Saturday Senior Cup Galweigans v Ballina Crowley Park prelim a 2:30 All Ireland Junior Cup Castlebar v Ballyclare Cloondeash 2:30

Oct 22, 2019

Mayo hurler Shane Boland nominated for 2019 Champion 15 team

One Mayo hurler has been nominated for the 2019 Champion 15 team. Shane Boland is one of 45 nominees, based on their outstanding performances in this year's Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher hurling championships. In all, 20 counties feature on the…

Oct 22, 2019

The funding row in Mayo GAA has intensified ahead of the County Board Meeting next week

The funding row in Mayo GAA has intensified after a millionaire backer claims he was called a “donkey” in an email sent from an official County board email address. A group led by UK-based trader Tim O’Leary has been withholding a quarter of a million euro…

Oct 21, 2019

Republic of Ireland U-15 team win UEFA Development Tournament in Mayo

The Republic of Ireland Under-15 team have won the UEFA Development Tournament in Mayo, after an emphatic 8-0 victory over Luxembourg in Ballina today. Ireland won the competition with a 100% record, scoring 15 goals in the process and conceding just once.…

Oct 21, 2019

Connacht Ladies junior quarter final confirmed

The Connacht Ladies Junior Quarter final between Crossmolina/ Laherdane McHale Rovers and Oisin Ladies of Lancashire will get underway at 2pm on Sunday in Didsbury, near Manchester

Oct 21, 2019

Venue & time confirmed for Tooreen's Connacht Hurling quarter final against Four Roads

Details have been confirmed for the Connacht Intermediate Hurling Quarter Final. Tooreen and Four Roads will meet in Athleague next Sunday at 2pm.

Oct 21, 2019

10-year old Karting star from Galway wins at World Finals

Ireland has a new Kart Racing star - 10-year-old Alex O'Grady from Loughrea, Co Galway, is the new World Champion of the IAME Minime Cadet class at the World Finals at the Le Mans circuit in France. Alex finished just one-tenth of a second ahead of Britain's…

Oct 20, 2019

Galway Senior decider finishes all square while Tourlestrane win 4th successive Sligo title

It's finished all square in the Galway senior football final. Tuam Stars had looked on for a big shock but Gary Sice scored a last minute equaliser for All-Ireland champions Corofin to leave it all square. Tuam Stars 2-9 Corofin 0-15 was the final score and…

Oct 20, 2019

Sunday's FAI Junior Cup results

FAI New Balance Junior Cup - Round 3 Ballyheane 8-2 Conn Rangers Achill 2-2 Ballyhaunis Town (Ballyhaunis won 5-4 on penalties) Castlebar Celtic 5-1 Glenhest Rovers Westport Utd 3-0 Ballina Town Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2-0 Newport Mulranny Wanderers Manulla 3-1…

Oct 20, 2019

Knockmore ladies are Division 1 Champions

Mayo Ladies results Senior League Division 1 Round 7 Knockmore 7-13 Moy Davitts 4-06 Louisburgh 0-00 Hollymount CONC Carnacon 0-00 Burrishoole CONC Castlebar Mitchels V Charlestown PP to next weekend Congratulations to Knockmore winners of this year's…

Oct 20, 2019

Knockmore crowned Minor A Champions

Mayo U21 A Championship Group 1 Claremorris 2-16 Ballina Stephenites 1-09 Group 2 Westport 0-16 Belmullet 1-06 U21 B Championship Group 2 Charlestown Sarsfields 0-12 Aghamore 0-11 Ardnaree 1-15 Kiltimagh 0-12 U21 C Championship Group 1 Garrymore 2-12…

Oct 20, 2019

Oughterard win the Galway Intermediate championship after penalty shootout

Claregalway Hotel Intermediate Football Championship replay Clg Mícheál Breathnach 1-16 0-19 Oughterard Oughterard win on penalty shootout Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Relegation Group Killererin 1-14 2-9 Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir Junior A Football…

Oct 20, 2019

Bunninadden book an Intermediate final spot in Sligo

Kennedys Intermediate Football Championship Sat, 19 Oct, Venue: Tourlestrane, (Semi Final 1), Bunninadden 2-10 Easkey 1-9

Oct 20, 2019

Westport duo help the ROI U15 team to make light work of the Faroe Islands

The Republic of Ireland Under-15 side made it two wins out of two in the UEFA Development Tournament in Mayo with a 4-0 win over the Faroe Islands. A goal a piece by Westport pair Adam Nugent and Daniel Kelly - who was captaining the side - a header from Sam…

Oct 20, 2019

Mayo GAA results from yesterdays County finals and League matches

SATURDAY 19TH OCTOBER, 2019 MAYO SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Ballintubber 1-14 v 1-11 Ballaghaderreen MAYO INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Ballyhaunis 1-11 v 1-12 The Neale MAYO ADULT LEAGUE 2019 DIVISION 2 Balla 1-6 v 1-11 Béal an Mhuirthead…

Oct 19, 2019

Two Tier championship for teams below Division two after the 2020 Leagues

The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship will have two tiers from next summer. Three quarters of delegates backed a Central Council motion at Congress to introduce the change for the next three seasons. Teams in Division Three and Four of the League will…

Oct 17, 2019

Saturday Evening Sport Special from Castlebar for the County Finals

We have a Saturday Evening Sport Special this weekend with the Mayo Senior and Intermediate Football finals taking centre stage at Elverys MacHale Park. Our coverage will begin from just before 5pm when Ballyhaunis and the Neale clash in the Intermediate…

Oct 16, 2019

Round 3 of the FAI Junior cup on Sunday

There is round 3 action in the FAI Junior Cup on Sunday. Glenhest Rovers welcome Super League Champions Castlebar Celtic while Kiltimagh/Knock United entertain Newport Mulranny Wanderers. Both games kick-off at 11am. Four games get underway at 2.30pm on…

Oct 15, 2019

Sligo confirm their football and hurling management teams for 2020

Sligo GAA county committee ratified the management teams for the county senior football and hurling teams last night. The football manager is Paul Taylor joined by a backroom team of John McPartland Jr. Joe Keane, Nigel Dineen, Sean Boyle and Damien Eames.…

Oct 15, 2019

Ballintubber are not concerned by the favourites tag in the county final

Reigning senior county champions Ballintubber will be looking to make it five county titles this decade when they take on the men from East Mayo. After being denied by two in-a-row All-Ireland winners Corofin in last year’s Connacht final Ballintubber are a…

Oct 15, 2019

Sligo may have to reach a Connacht final to stay in the hunt for Sam Maguire

Sligo and Leitrim will play in a tier 2 football competition next year if the proposal is passed at a special sitting of the GAA Congress in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday. Under the proposal all National League Division 3 and 4 Counties except those who…

Oct 15, 2019

Ballinrobe Town Soccer Club U12 girls reach the All-Ireland Finals

Ballinrobe Town Soccer Club U12 girls team are playing in the All Ireland Finals in AUL Complex in Dublin this Saturday the 19th October next representing Connacht at U12 stage. The team is made up of Ballinrobe, Kilmaine and the Neale girls. Team includes,…

Oct 15, 2019

Change of time and venue for the North Mayo U16 A final this evening

The North Mayo U16 A final has been moved to Ballina at the earlier time of 5:30. Ballina are home to Knockmore in that encounter this evening.

Oct 15, 2019

Galway United player wins his first cap for the ROI U19's team

Galway United midfielder Donal Higgins won his first cap for the Republic of Ireland under-19 team yesterday. The U19's lost 2-0 against Denmark at the Showgrounds in Sligo. Donal came on as a second half substitute and impressed for Tom Mohan's side.

Oct 15, 2019

Galway players will have a role in the hurling manager selection

Galway players will have a role to play in the selection of their manager. The Irish Independent reports that a special meeting of the Galway hurling board drew up a representative group tasked with finding a new manager. Galway hurling board chairman Michael…

Oct 14, 2019

Connacht Ladies Senior Club Football Final time and venue confirmed

CLGFC Senior Club championship final, Sunday 27th October in Saint Croans Enfield Co. Roscommon @ 2.00pm. Kilbride Roscommon v Kilkerrin Clonberne Galway Green/White Red/White

Oct 14, 2019

Calor Gas Super Cup quarter-final pairings revealed

Calor Gas Super Cup Quarter Finals Claremorris v Snugboro Utd Ballyglass v Straide & Foxford Utd Swinford v Manulla Castlebar Celtic v Ballina Town Matches to be played on weekend of 27th October 2019

Oct 14, 2019

League victory can propel Knockmore to Moclair success next year

Knockmore won the Division One Mayo League on Saturday in style with a dominating display against Ballina Stephenites. The north Mayo men bowed out of the senior championship in disappointing fashion against Castlebar Mitchels. Knockmore manager Ray Dempsey…

Oct 14, 2019

Ballaghadereen man wins the Ulster Premier Open in Badminton

A Ballaghaderreen man has won the Ulster Premier Open in Badminton. 19 year old Adam McAllister won the singles title at the badminton Ulster Premier Open this weekend in Lisburn. In the final he beat Ulster’s Tony Stephenson in two straight sets 21/19, 21/11.

Oct 14, 2019

Mayo drivers win their class and place in the top twenty of the Donegal Harvest Rally

Mayo competitors had a good day out at the Donegal Harvest Rally yesterday. Achill’s Brian Lavelle with co-driver Piaras O’Celallachain took the honours winning class 11F and finishing twentieth overall. Meanwhile Castlebar crew Keith McFadden with daughter…

Oct 13, 2019

Padraig Pearses win the Roscommon title for the first time ever

Padraig Pearses won their first ever Roscommon Senior Football title today after they defeated Roscommon Gaels by 2-10 to 1-10. After seven previous attempts the Fahy Cup is finally making it's way to the proud Rossie club.

Oct 13, 2019

Mayo GAA results from today's hurling, league and junior championship action

MAYO JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-10 v 3-11 Eastern Gaels MAYO JUNIOR C CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Burrishoole 0-7 v 2-7 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin MAYO JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-10 v 3-11 Eastern Gaels…

Oct 13, 2019

Tooreen are Mayo hurling champions after ending Castlebar Mitchel's remarkable run

Tooreen were crowned Mayo Senior Hurling champions today after they defeated a defiant Castlebar Mitchels challenge by two points. It finished in Machale Park Tooreen 0-18 to 1-13 Castlebar Mitchels. Tooreen now go on to play Four Roads in the Connacht…

Oct 13, 2019

CL MacHale Rovers are Connacht Junior Champions after nine-point victory

Crossmolina Lahardane MacHale Rovers are Connacht Junior Champions. They defeated Claregalway this afternoon by 4-08 to 0-11. The North Mayo girls now march on to an All-Ireland semi-final against Oisin ladies of Manchester on Sunday the 27th of October.

Oct 12, 2019

Castlebar Mitchels B return to Intermediate Football

Mayo Junior A Football Final Castlebar Mitchels B 0-14 Kilmaine 0-11

Oct 12, 2019

Knockmore are Division 1 League Champions while Charlestown take the Division 2 crown

Mayo Senior Football League Division 1 Knockmore 0-19 Ballina Stephenites 0-06 Castlebar Mitchels 7-14 Ballaghaderreen 0-04 Breaffy 2-14 Aghamore 1-08 Garrymore 1-09 Kiltimagh 1-04 Division 2 Charlestown Sarsfields 0-16 Kiltane 0-09 Ballinrobe 1-13 Ardnaree…

Oct 12, 2019

Carnacon defeated by Kilkerrin/Clonberne today in Connacht Senior Semi-Final

Connacht Senior Club Championship Semi-Final Kilkerrin/Clonberne 4-9 Carnacon 2-4 Olivia Divilly hit top form as reigning champions Kilkerrin/Clonberne advanced to the Connacht Senior Club Championship Final after victory over rivals Carnacon at the Connacht…

Oct 12, 2019

Joyce to be put forward as Galway football boss for a three year term

Padraic Joyce will be put forward as the new manager of the Galway senior footballers. The 10-time All-Star winner will be joined by selectors John Divilly and Michéal Ó'Domhnaill and John Concannon. Former Laois and Tipperary boss Liam Kearns had been in the…

Oct 12, 2019

Provisional 2020 Allianz Football League fixtures announced for Mayo

The provisional fixtures for the 2020 Allianz football league have been announced as Mayo travel to Donegal, Meath, Monaghan and Galway. MacHale Park will host All-Ireland champions Dublin, along with Kerry and Tyrone. First up is the trip to Donegal on the…

Oct 11, 2019

A Westport trio are named in the ROI U15 development squad

A Westport trio are named in the Republic of Ireland Under-15 squad for a UEFA Development Tournament in Mayo next week. Jason Donohue's squad will face Latvia in Castlebar on Thursday (17th), Faroe Islands in Westport on Saturday (19th) and Luxembourg in…

Oct 11, 2019

Mayo hurlers to begin Nicky Rackard Cup campaign next year with a home game against Warwickshire

The draw for the 2020 Nicky Rackard Cup has taken place and Mayo’s opening game will be at home to Warwickshire. In Round Two, Mayo will be away to Monaghan and Round Three will see Mayo have a home clash against Tyrone.

Oct 10, 2019

John Porch to get his first start for Connacht tomorrow evening

Former Australian Sevens star John Porch gets his first start for Connacht against the Dragons at Rodney Parade. He's been selected on the wing ahead of Stephen Fitzgerald with Kieran Marmion again among the replacements. The game kicks off at 7.35pm tomorrow…

Oct 10, 2019

Kilmaine & Castlebar Mitchels B to contest County Junior A Football Final on Saturday

The County Junior A Football Final will be decided on Saturday evening. Kilmaine will be aiming to return to Intermediate Championship after a few years absent while Castlebar Mictchels B will be looking to make an immediate return. The game throws in at 7…

Oct 10, 2019

US-based businessman expresses interest in naming rights to MacHale Park

It's reported this morning that the chairman of the Mayo International Supporters' Foundation - the group currently withholding €250,000 in funding from the Mayo County Board - has written to the county expressing an interest in bidding for the naming rights…

Oct 09, 2019

Castlebar Mitchels on the lookout for a new Senior Football Management team

Declan Shaw, Eamonn Smith and the Castlebar Senior Football Management team have announced they will be stepping down from their roles after the final round of league games this weekend. They will be joined in their departure by the four other members of the…

Oct 09, 2019

Conn Rangers & Kiltimagh Knock Utd battling for the Premier Cup on Sunday

The Calor Gas Premier Cup Final will be the main attraction at Solar 21 Park on Sunday. Kiltimagh Knock United clash with Conn Rangers with kick-off at 2pm. Elsewhere, there are four games down for decision in Round 1 of the Calor Gas Super Cup. Snugboro Utd…

Oct 09, 2019

Castlebar Mitchels appearing in their first County Senior Hurling Final in 21 years

Castlebar Mitchels will be looking to create history this Sunday when they take on the Kingpins of Mayo hurling Tooreen in the County Senior Hurling decider. The game gets underway at 2.30pm in Elverys MacHale Park and there will be full live commentary of…

Oct 09, 2019

Waterford defeated Sligo 2-0 last night

Waterford defeated Sligo Rovers 2-0 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Waterford RSC last night. It was Waterford's first win at home since May.

Oct 09, 2019

Supermacs repeats call for Galway county board to reveal findings of two reports into finances

Supermac's have repeated their call for the Galway county board to reveal the findings of two reports into the finances in the county, insisting that "transparency and accountability are vital to confidence going forward". That's according to this morning's…

Oct 08, 2019

Sligo Rovers travel to Waterford in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division this evening

Sligo rovers travel to Waterford in the SSE Airtricity premier division tomorrow night in a rescheduled fixture. Kickoff is at 7:45 this evening. The game has been brought forward because of Waterford’s involvement in the Tunnocks Caramel Wafer Cup on Friday.…

Oct 08, 2019

Remaining candidates pull out of Galway Hurling boss race

Midwest News understands that all three candidates nominated for the Galway Senior Hurling Managers position have decided to withdraw from the process to select the new manager. Yesterday, former Galway U21 hurling manager Tony Ward indicated he was not going…

Oct 08, 2019

Mayo to face Leitrim in the opening round of the 2020 Connacht championship

Mayo will start off their 2020 Connacht championship campaign against Leitrim in the Connacht quarterfinal. The last time the Green and Red won the Connacht crown was in 2015 after completing the 5 in a row. Elsewhere Galway will travel to New York, while…

Oct 07, 2019

Mayo Ladies Clubs' Connacht championship times and venues confirmed

Saturday 12th October in Clonberne Sports Field at 3.00pm Kilkerrin/Clonberne (Galway) v Carnacon (Mayo) Sunday 13th October in Ballyhaunis GAA Pitch 1.00pm = C. L MacHale Rovers (Mayo) v Claregalway (Galway) 3.00pm = St. Josephs (Leitrim) v St. Nathy’s…

Oct 07, 2019

Ballintubber boss delighted with how his side closed out the Ballina game

The reigning Moclair Cup Champions Ballintubber will face Ballaghaderreen in the senior county final. Bidding for their 5th county title this decade the Abbey men showed all their experience to grind out a win against a Ballina Outfit full of inter-county…

Oct 07, 2019

Ballyhaunis close in on a return to senior championship football

In the Intermediate final Ballyhaunis saw off Burrishoole to take another step closer to promotion to the senior championship. Keith Higgins anchored the team in defence and Eamonn Philips and co. did the damage up front. Ballyhaunis manager Seamus Caulfield…

Oct 07, 2019

The Neale star believes their fitness was the difference in extra-time against Louisburgh

The Neale await Ballyhaunis in the intermediate decider after they overcame Louisburgh in an extra-time thriller on Saturday. The South Mayo men have traversed their way up from the junior grade in recent seasons and now are on the cusp of making the senior…

Oct 07, 2019

Conn Rangers are hoping to cause an upset in the Premier Cup final

Kiltimagh Knock United will play Conn Rangers in the Calor Gas Premier Cup after they two overcame Fahy Rovers and Westport United B respectively. Conn Rangers joint manager Brendan McDonagh is delighted to be in a Cup final at the end of the season. Although…

Oct 07, 2019

Galway's Aaron Connolly will train with the Ireland squad today

Galway’s Aaron Connolly will train with the Republic of Ireland senior squad today. The Brighton striker was called into the panel by Mick McCarthy at the weekend. The former Mervue United player scored two goals for Brighton to earn promotion to the senior…

Oct 06, 2019

Sligo football championship results from the weekend

Sligo senior football semi-finals Tourlestrane 2-19 Shamrock gaels 0-07 Coolera Strandhill 2-14 st. marys 0-16

Oct 06, 2019

Galway football championship results from semi-final weekend

Galway senior football championship semi-finals Tuam Stars 3-11 Moycullen 1-12 Corofin 1-16 Salthill-Knocknacarra 2-09 senior relegation bearna 1-19 naomh ann leitir mor 1-08

Oct 06, 2019

Ballyhaunis Town stay up while the Premier Cup finalists are revealed

Relegation playoff Ballyhaunis Town 4 v 2 Straide & Foxford Utd Calor Gas Premier Cup—Semi-Finals Kiltimagh Knock Utd 4 v 2 Fahy Rovers Conn Rangers 4 v 2 Westport Utd ‘B’

Oct 06, 2019

Mayo GAA club championship and League results from the weekend

Mayo Senior Championship - Knockout Sat, 05 Oct, Venue: Elverys MacHale Park, Castlebar, (Semi Final), Ballina Stephenites 0-6 Ballintubber 1-10 Sun, 06 Oct, Venue: Elverys MacHale Park, Castlebar, (Semi Final), Ballaghaderreen 0-15 Castlebar Mitchels…

Oct 05, 2019

Mayo GAA results from today's league matches

Division 3 Davitts 1-10 2-12 Castlebar Mitchels Division 4 Ardagh 0-19 0-8 Ballycastle

Oct 05, 2019

Galway's Aaron Connolly gets the call up to the Ireland National squad

Galway’s Aaron Connolly and Blackburn Rovers defender Derrick Williams have been called into Mick McCarthy’s Republic of Ireland squad for the EURO 2020 games against Georgia and Switzerland. The former Mervue United man scored twice for Brighton in their 3-0…

Oct 05, 2019

Carnacon make it 20 in-a-row as Cora announces her return from injury

Carnacon are Mayo county champions for the 20th year in-a-row after a convincing win against Bohola Moy Davitts. It finished in Swinford Amneity Park 3-11 to 0-8 to the star-studded team from West Mayo. Carnacon's talisman Cora Staunton made a nice cameo off…

Oct 05, 2019

CL Machale Rovers to face Claregalway for the Junior crown in eight days

Claregalway will face Crossmolina Lahardane MacHale Rovers in the Connacht Junior final. The Galway junior champions defeated Castlerea St Kevin’s by 3-6 to 1-9 in the second semi-final. CL MacHale Rovers saw off the challenge of Aughawillan in the other…

Oct 05, 2019

Connacht FA suffer a one-goal defeat to Leinster in the Ward Cup

Leinster Senior League 2 Connacht FA 1 Connacht FA suffered a one-goal defeat to Leinster in the Ward Cup. Gary Kineen scored the Connacht goal but LSL held off late pressure as the Connacht lads pressed for an equaliser. In the other match played today it…

Oct 05, 2019

CL MacHale Rovers through to a Connacht Junior Final

Crossmolina Lahardane Mac Hale Rovers are through to the Connacht Junior Final after a four point defeat of Leitrim champions Aughawillan. They led by a point at the break 1-7 to 1-8 and asserted their dominance in the second to march on to the provincial…

Oct 05, 2019

Connacht's first home game of the season is tonight

In the Pro14, Connacht's first home game of the season sees Benetton visit the Sportsground tonight. Kick-off is at 7.35pm. Munster and Ulster are both in South Africa. They take on the Southern Kings and the Cheetahs respectively.

Oct 05, 2019

Connacht shared the spoils with Ulster last night in the Ward Cup

In the Ward Cup last night Connacht and Ulster shared the spoils. Castlebar Celtic's Jordan Loftus was on the score sheet for Connacht and the game finished out 1 apiece.

Oct 04, 2019

Sligo's Mona McSharry included in Swim Ireland's team for European Championships in Glasgow

Sligo’s Mona McSharry has been included in Swim Ireland’s team of 19 for the LEN European Short Course Championships in Glasgow from 4-8 December. Eleven senior and eight junior athletes have been selected for the event, with all team members then travelling…

Oct 04, 2019

Connacht make three changes for tomorrow's clash with Bennetton

Head Coach Andy Friend has made three changes to the Connacht starting team for the visit of Benetton to the Sportsground tomorrow evening Saturday at 7:35pm. Darragh Leader, Peter Robb and Paul Boyle all come into the side as Connacht hope to bounce back…

Oct 04, 2019

Details of the Oscar Traynor Competition confirmed

The format of the Oscar Traynor competition has changed this year, Mayo League play Galway League on a home and away basis with the winner over the two games qualifying for the quarter finals. The following are the agreed details: 1st Leg: Galway League v…

Oct 04, 2019

Carnacon and Moy Davitts clash tomorrow in County Final

The Mayo Ladies Senior Football Championship decider will be held in Swinford Amenity Park tomorrow afternoon. Reigning County Champions take on Moy Davitts and it gets underway at 4.30pm. Elsewhere,tomorrow in Ballinamore the Connacht Junior Championship…

Oct 03, 2019

Galway's Olivia Divilly impresses at AFL Women's Combine

Galway star Olivia Divilly has been impressing AFLW scouts with her stunning tests, finishing in the top two in three tests during the Draft Combine in Melbourne. Divilly is one of three ladies footballers invited to participate in the trial, with Meath’s…

Oct 03, 2019

Round 3 draw of the FAI Junior Cup

FAI NEW BALANCE JUNIOR CUP 2019-2020 Round 3 Draw (Ties to be played weekending 20th October 2019) Mayo Ballyheane FC v Conn Rangers Achill Rovers FC v Ballyhaunis Town Glenheist Rovers v Castlebar Celtic Westport Utd v Ballina Town Kiltima Knock FC v…

Oct 02, 2019

Galway GAA respond to Supermacs

Galway GAA has responded to Supermac's request for clarification on how its sponsorship money is spent. The fast food chain publicly asked for the results of financial investigations by Mazars and Galway GAA itself. Galway insist that all of Supermac's…

Oct 02, 2019

Crunch Super League relegation play-off on Sunday

The Super League game between Westport United and Ballina Town which was scheduled for Sunday has been postponed due to the involvement of United players in the Interprovincial Ward Cup. The crunch Elverys Sports Super League Relegation Play-Off between…

Oct 02, 2019

Four Live Games on Midwest Radio this weekend

It’s reaching fever pitch in the Mayo Club Championship with the semi-finals of Senior & Intermediate this weekend. All four games at MacHale Park will be live on Midwest Radio. First up at 6pm its Intermediate semi-final between The Neale and Louisburgh with…

Oct 02, 2019

Supermacs seeks answers from Galway GAA over how almost €1.6 million sponsorship money was spent

Fast food chain Supermacs is calling for answers from Galway GAA about how it spent almost €1.6 million euro in sponsorship money. It's broken down five years of payments in a statement posted on its website tonight. The firm says it raised financial concerns…

Oct 01, 2019

Ex-Galway dual player confirmed as hurling selector with Westmeath

Former Galway dual player Alan Kerins has taken up a selector position with the Westmeath hurlers. Alan joins the Westmeath management team under new Senior Hurling boss Shane O'Brien. The Dubliner succeeds Joe Quaid as the Lake County prepare to play…

Oct 01, 2019

Galway Senior Camogie team are guests of honor at Connacht's PRO14 match

Connacht Rugby will have the Galway Senior Camogie team as guests of honour at The Sportsground on Saturday. The All-Ireland champs will be introduced to the crowd at HT of their #GuinnessPRO14 game with Benetton. Kickoff is at 7:35.

Oct 01, 2019

Super League relegation play-off is like a 'Cup Final' to Ballyhaunis Town

Ballyhaunis Town and Straide and Foxford United go head to head in the Elvery’s Sports Super League relegation play-off this weekend. The teams were tied at the bottom of the league at the end of the season and so must play off under Mayo Football League…

Oct 01, 2019

Gold for Monivea's Brendan Kenny at the World Series of Kickboxing

Brendan Kenny won a Gold Medal in the World Series of Kickboxing Flanders Open in the -79 senior Division after fights against fighters from Belgium, Austria and Finland. The 23 year old Monivea man competes out of White Tiger Martial Arts in Castlebar under…

Oct 01, 2019

Damien Hayes retires from hurling after helping Portumna retain top flight status in Galway hurling

Three-time All Star Damien Hayes has retired from hurling after helping his club Portumna retain their status in the top flight of Galway hurling at the weekend. The 37-year-old played for the Tribesmen for 14 years and retired after the 2014 campaign, but he…

Sep 30, 2019

Four candidates still in the running for Galway football job

There are four candidates in the running to succeed Kevin Walsh as Galway football manager. The deadline for nominations closed on Friday and the shortlist is made up of Padraic Joyce, Liam Kearns, Matt Duggan and Alan Flynn. Outgoing U20 manager Joyce was…

Sep 30, 2019

Two Mayo girls impress on the Galway U17 football team

Galway women's football club won the u17 Women's national League cup final yesterday. It finished 2-1 in a tight affair with Mayo girls Annie Gough and Abbiegayle Ronayne being part of matchday team and Hana Ueno (sub) and Kelsey Munroe u19 duty being…

Sep 30, 2019

Mayo Oscar Traynor team selected ahead of Galway matches

Mayo Oscar Traynor Team Manager Danny O'Leary has selected the following players to attend training on Friday next at 8.00pm in Solar 21 Park in preparation for the upcoming home and away matches v Galway. Westport Utd: Garry Cunningham Cillian McGlade Joe…

Sep 30, 2019

Mayo Football League Awards for August sees Moy Villa scoop team of the month

MAYO FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2019 MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS-----------AUGUST TEAM OF THE MONTH – AUGUST MONTH TEAM August Moy Villa MANAGER OF THE MONTH – AUGUST MONTH MANAGER August Michael Gibbons, Westport Utd ‘B’ FOOTBALLER OF THE MONTH AUGUST DIVISION FOOTBALLER…

Sep 30, 2019

Mayo woman narrowly misses out on Olympic qualification in 10,000 meter race

Sinéad Diver set a women’s world masters (40+) record in the 10,000m at the World Athletics Championships in Doha in 14th place on Saturday. Sinead narrowly missed out on a place at the Tokyo Olympics by half a second. Despite not being included in Athletics…

Sep 29, 2019

Mayo GAA results from today

Mayo Junior B Football Championship Semi-Final Eastern Gaels 1-10 Breaffy 1-09 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-11 Claremorris 0-09 Mayo Junior C Football Championship Semi-Final Burrishoole 1-10 Balla 1-09 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 2-12 Belmullet 0-04 Mayo Senior…

Sep 29, 2019

Roscommon Gaels & Padraig Pearses to contest this year's County Senior Final

The Roscommon Senior Football final will be contested by Roscommon Gaels and Padraig Pearses following their respective wins today. Padraig Pearses 3-10 Boyle 1-14 Roscommon Gaels 1-13 Strokestown 0-10

Sep 29, 2019

FAI Junior Cup Round 2 results

FAI New Balance Junior Cup - Round 2 Moy Villa 3-2 Snugboro Utd (aet) Newport Mulranny Wanderers 2-0 Crossmolina Manulla 3-0 Fahy Rovers Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2-1 Killala Westport Utd 10-1 Iorras Aontaithe Castlebar Celtic 2-0 Claremorris Ballina Town 7-2…

Sep 29, 2019

Carnacon and Moy Davitts to contest this year's Mayo Ladies Senior Football Final

Junior Championship Final C.L. MacHale Rovers 6-13 Tuar Mhic Éadaigh 2-08 Senior Championship Semi Finals Carancon 4-16 Hollymount 1-05 Burrishoole 2-06 Moy Davitts 5-12

Sep 29, 2019

Mayo Senior Football League results from last night

Mayo Senior Football League Division 1 Westport 3-09 Aghamore 1-13 Ballina Stephenites 1-11 Breaffy 0-14 Ballintubber 1-12 Ballaghaderreen 1-09 Castlebar Mitchels 5-16 Hollymount-Carramore 3-6 Kiltimagh 2-11 Claremorris 1-08 Knockmore 0-14 Garrymore 0-09…

Sep 28, 2019

Connacht in PRO 14 action away to the Scarlets today

Connact are in PRO 14 action today away to the Scarlets at 5.15pm and Leinster face Benetton in Italy at the same time. Before that at 3pm Munster host the Dragons. Ireland have slumped to a 19-12 defeat against Japan at the Rugby World Cup. A try from Kenki…

Sep 27, 2019

Huge achievement for Crossmolina man in Motorsport

A Mayo Co-driver is one of seven people who will now come under the umbrella of Motorsport Ireland’s Rally Academy until the end of 2020. After an exhausting selection process which took place in Athlone recently, 24 co-drivers were whittled down to a final…

Sep 27, 2019

Mayo cyclist Maeve Gallagher in action at Junior Women's World Championships

In Cycling Mayo’s Maeve Gallagher competed in the Junior Women’s World Championships in Doncaster today. Maeve was in the top 10 with one kilometre to go but got taken out in the sprint. Maeve recovered well from the crash in the 86km race to finish 25th.

Sep 27, 2019

Semi-Finals of Mayo Junior B & C Championship this Sunday

The semi-finals of the Mayo Junior B & C Championship take centre stage on Sunday afternoon. Both B semi-finals are fixed for 1pm. Eastern Gaels meet Breaffy B in Balla while Crossmolina Deel Rovers B take on Claremorris B in Charlestown. The C Championship…

Sep 27, 2019

Some changes to FAI Junior Cup games on Sunday

There is a large amount of fixtures in round 2 of the FAI New Balance Junior Cup this Sunday. Claremorris have conceded their game with Castlebar Celtic while the meeting of Ballyglass and Ballyheane is now pushed out to the later time of 2.30pm. Three games…

Sep 27, 2019

Davy Fitzgerald staying on with Wexford

Davy Fitzgerald has committed his future to the Wexford senior hurlers. The Clare man will take charge of the Model County for a further two years. Fitzgerald guided Wexford to the Leinster Championship title this summer. He was the subject of reported…

Sep 27, 2019

4 Mayo players included in 2019 All-Star Nominations

The shortlist of three for Footballer of the Year is made up entirely of Dublin players following their All Ireland victory. Goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton, wing back Jack McCaffrey and forward Con O'Callaghan make up the nominations. In total, Dublin have 13…

Sep 26, 2019

Republic of Ireland regional side pick up 2-1 win in Lecarrow last night

Rep of Ireland 2 Northern Ireland 1 The hosts came from behind to record an impressive victory in a friendly Amateur International match which also marked the official opening of the John Sherlock stand in the Roscommon & District League's Grounds in…

Sep 25, 2019

Racing at Sligo today

There is racing over the jumps at Sligo today with the first there going to post at 1.50pm.

Sep 25, 2019

Davy Fitzgerald to make a decision about his future shortly

Davy Fitzgerald says he will make a decision about his future shortly. The Clare native has to decide whether to remain on in Wexford for a fourth year amid reported interest from Galway. Speaking to Midwest Radio today, Fitzgerald says it will be a tough…

Sep 24, 2019

Mayo man wins the LOI Premier League title with Dundalk

Dundalk are celebrating completing the second leg of a potential domestic treble. Mayo native John Mountney was a part of the team and played with Mayo League sides Kiltimagh/Knock United and Ballina Town in the past. The Lilywhites retained their Airtricity…

Sep 24, 2019

11 Connacht representatives in the Irish Regional squad to face Northern Ireland

There are 11 Connacht players named in the Rep of Ireland regional squad for a friendly match against Northern Ireland in Lecarrow, Roscommon. Kick-off is at 7:30 tomorrow. The representatives from Connacht are as follows... Mayo 4 Gary Cunningham. Cillian…

Sep 23, 2019

Nine apiece for Mayo and Galway in the ladies All-Star nominations

The TG4 Ladies football All Star nominees have been announced. Three-in-a-row champions Dublin lead the way with 13 nominations. There are 9 nods each for finalists Galway, as well as Connacht rivals Mayo. Munster champions Cork have seven nominations, with…

Sep 22, 2019

Mayo GAA Club results from today's knockout games

MAYO SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Bohola Moy Davitts 0-3 v 3-16 Westport Hollymount-Carramore 0-8 v 4-14 Claremorris Castlebar Mitchels 1-12 v 0-13 Knockmore MAYO INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Ballinrobe 0-5 v 0-10 Swinford Burrishoole 2-11 v 2-10…

Sep 22, 2019

Castlebar Celtic are Super League Champions for the first time since 2011

Elverys Sports Super League Castlebar Celtic 5-2 Claremorris Westport United 4-0 Snugboro United Ballina Town 2-2 Ballyglass Ballyhaunis Town 1-0 Ballyheane Manulla 5-5 Straide & Foxford United TP Brennan Connacht Cup - Round 1 Ballina Town B 9-0 Newport…

Sep 21, 2019

Roscommon GAA Club results from today

Roscommon SFC Quarter Final Roscommon Gaels 2 - 13 v 0 11 Elphin Boyle 4 - 14 v 2 12 Michael Glaveys Junior A Football C'ship - Quarter Final Clann na nGael 0 - 15 v 0 11 Padraig Pearses Ballinameen 1-8 v 1-7 Western Gaels

Sep 21, 2019

Sligo GAA club results from today

Sligo Lola Montez Junior A Football Championship RD - Semi Final 2 Owenmore Gaels 1 - 11 2 – 11 St Michael's Belfry Senior Football Championship RD - Quarterfinal 1 Tourlestrane 2 - 9 1 – 6 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point Relegation final Eastern Harps 0-14 v 0-10 St…

Sep 21, 2019

Mayo GAA club championship results from the senior and intermediate quarter-finals today

Saturday September 21st Mayo Senior Football Quarter Final Ballintubber 1-12 v 1-8 Belmullet Ballaghaderreen 2-16 v 0-8 Davitts Breaffy 0-14 v 2-13 AET Ballina Stephenites Mayo Intermediate Football Quarter Final Louisburgh 0-18 v 0-11 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin…

Sep 21, 2019

Mayo U18 results from last night

North Mayo Minor B Semi-Final Naomh Padraig 6-13 Bonniconlon 3-12 Cill Chomain 2-12 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 0-07 South Mayo Minor A Championship Mayo Gaels 5-15 Carras 3-07 South Mayo Minor B Championship Ballinrobe 2-20 Hollymount-Carramore 2-06 West Mayo…

Sep 20, 2019

Sligo Rovers aiming for all three points against UCD tonight

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division leaders Dundalk are away to Waterford this evening. Second placed Shamrock Rovers host St Patrick's Athletic at Tallaght Stadium. Elsewhere it's Cork City versus Finn Harps. Derry City to take on Bohemians, and it's UCD…

Sep 20, 2019

Final race meeting of the year at Ballinrobe today

There is racing today at Ballinrobe, which starts at 3.30. It’s the final meeting of their 2019 season. It is an all National Hunt card and the feature race of the evening is the P & D Lydon Irish EBF Mares H’Cap of €22,000.

Sep 20, 2019

Exciting weekend on the Mayo Club Championship Scene

It’s going to be an incredibly busy weekend on the Mayo Club Championship scene with three live commentaries and updates on all the games. Midwest Radio Sport will have live coverage of the reigning County Champions Ballintubber in action against last year’s…

Sep 19, 2019

Ballinrobe one of 16 LGFA clubs selected for development programme

Ballinrobe LGFA is one of 16 clubs selected to take part in a nationwide LGFA development programme. Club2Gether is an initiative which aims increase retention rates of young women in ladies football. The programme touches areas like volunteer recruitment and…

Sep 19, 2019

Mayo Sanctuary Runners programme commences this evening in Ballyhaunis

Mayo Sanctuary Runners will begin an eight week 5k running programme tonight in Ballyhaunis. The Couch to 5k run will commence from the Park in Ballyhaunis at eight o’clock this evening and every Thursday evening for the coming weeks. The purpose of the…

Sep 19, 2019

TG4 to broadcast live coverage of all Connacht home games in the PRO14

TG4 will again broadcast 28 live games free to air this season, as well as deferred coverage of a further 9 interprovincial games. This will be followed by a bumper afternoon of live rugby on TG4 on Saturday 28th September as Scarlets take on Connacht. A…

Sep 19, 2019

Galway hurling great Conor Hayes inducted in GAA Museum Hall of Fame

Galway hurling great Conor Hayes is among 6 players being inducted in to the GAA Museum at Croke Park Hall of Fame for 2019. The addition of 6 new Gaelic games stars to the Hall of Fame brings the total number of inductees to 54, across hurling and football.…

Sep 18, 2019

Galway Camogie lead the way with 14 all-star nominations

All-Ireland champions Galway lead the way with 14 nominations for the 2019 Camogie All-Stars. The final team will be announced at the 16th annual awards banquet, sponsored by Liberty Insurance, in Citywest Hotel on Saturday 19 October. This year's winning…

Sep 18, 2019

Four Mayo sports stars from the past get stories told in exhibition

Four Mayo men, who would go on to excel in sport in their adopted countries will have their ‘untold’ stories told in an exhibition from Friday. The North Mayo Heritage Centre is hosting an exhibition on four Mayo men who went on to achieve sporting greatness…

Sep 17, 2019

Mayo U13 league results from last night

Mayo GAA U13 League Division 1A Claremorris 5-13 Castlebar Mitchels 3-09 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 3-09 Breaffy 3-02 Westport 4-11 Kiltimagh 3-07 Division 1B Ballina Stephenites 1-10 Naomh Padraig 0-08 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-09 Ballinrobe 2-05 Division 2A…

Sep 17, 2019

Stephen Rochford staying on with Donegal

Dublin remain the best team in the country, but Championship 2020 will still be competitive, that’s according to former Mayo manager and current Donegal coach Stephen Rochford. Speaking to the AIB GAA podcast, he listed Galway among the potential teams to…

Sep 17, 2019

Racing in Galway this evening

In racing - the first of seven races at Galway begins this afternoon at 4.15.

Sep 17, 2019

Roscommon GAA nominates Mick Rock as candidate for GAA Presidential election

Roscommon GAA has nominated the former President of Connacht Council GAA Mick Rock of Elphin GAA Club as a candidate in the election of the new GAA President. At a meeting of the Roscommon County Board last night, Mick Rock was nominated by Eric Murray,…

Sep 16, 2019

Racing at Galway today

There is an 8-race jumps card at Galway today. The first goes to post at 3.45.

Sep 15, 2019

Westport get their Connacht J1A League campaign off to a winning start

The Connacht J1A League returned today. Westport got off to a winning start with a 14 7 win over Tuam. Last season’s double Champions Connemara overcame Castlebar 13-11.

Sep 15, 2019

Ian Barrett and Lacken's Paul McGee finish 3rd at Clare Stages Rally

The Clare Motor Club Stages Rally got underway yesterday with a starting list of 98 crews preparing to do battle in extremely wet conditions over nine special stages around the Clare countryside. In form local driver John Warren and his co-driver Ruthann…

Sep 15, 2019

Dublin ladies claim three in a row by seeing off Galway

Dublin are All-Ireland senior ladies football champions for the third year in a row. They defeated Galway 2-03 to 0-04. Earlier, Tipperary won the intermediate title, beating Meath by 2-16 to 1-14. Louth are junior champions with a 3-13 to 2-06 win over…

Sep 15, 2019

Mayo Junior Championship and Senior League results from today

Mayo Junior A Football Quarter Final Kilmaine 1-10 Westport B 0-05 Kilmaine will now meet Kilmeena in the semi-final. Mayo Junior B Football Quarter Finals Eastern Gaels 4-15 Ardnaree Sarsfields 0-06 Claremorris B 1-17 Moygownagh 0-09 Crossmolina B 1-10…

Sep 15, 2019

Mayo Football League results from today

Elverys Sports Super League Castlebar Celtic 9-2 Ballyglass Ballyhaunis Town 1-1 Claremorris Ballyheane 2-0 Manulla Straide & Foxford United 5-2 Snugboro United Westport United A-A Ballina Town (Abandoned after 20 minutes due to unplayable pitch following…

Sep 15, 2019

Patrick McEveney retains his Mayo and District Motorsport Club young driver award

Patrick Mc Eveney retains his Mayo and District Motorsport Club young driver Championship of the year for the second year in-a-row. The Castlebar man raced in the Autocross event last week in Class 3 of the competition. The 22-year-old Mechanical Engineering…

Sep 15, 2019

Hugh Armstrong finishes third in International Half Marathon in Charleville

Hugh Armstrong from Knockmore finished third today in the International Half Marathon in Charleville in Cork. The Ballina AC member set a new personal best of 1:04:30

Sep 15, 2019

Mayo Senior Football League results from Saturday September 14th

Mayo Senior Football League Division 1 Garrymore 4-08 Claremorris 0-16 Castlebar Mitchels 2-17 Kiltimagh 0-12 Ballina Stephenites 4-10 Westport 1-08 Division 2 Balla 1-09 Bohola Moy Davitts 1-08 Charlestown Sarsfields 2-10 Louisburgh 0-04 Ardnaree 0-14…

Sep 14, 2019

Mayo Motorsport club members have a busy weekend with events taking place in Mondello and Ennis

Mayo Motorsport Club members have a busy weekend with events taking place in Mondello today and in Ennis tomorrow. Foxford’s Sean Hynes is competing in the final two races in the Formula Sheane 2019 Championship which takes place in Mondello this weekend. In…

Sep 14, 2019

Mayo GAA results from last night

Mayo Senior Football League Division 2 Ballinrobe 1-10 Burrishoole 0-11 Minor A Championship Group 1 Castlebar Mitchels 0-12 Belmullet 0-08 Claremorris 3-12 Mayo Gaels 2-10 Group 2 Knockmore 3-15 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-06 Westport 2-13 Ballina Stephenites…

Sep 13, 2019

Roscommon football league fixtures for the weekend

Roscommon & District Football League Fixtures Fri 20th, Sat 21st & Sun 22nd September 2019 Fixtures Friday 20th September 2019 Premier Division Moore United V Castlerea Celtic 8.15pm Kilkerrin United V Ballymoe FC 8pm Fixtures Saturday 21st September 2019…

Sep 13, 2019

Deadline at 5 o'clock for Community Sports Coach Training Programme

Mayo Sports Partnership and sporting organisations across the county, will deliver a Community Sports Coach Training Programme in Castlebar over the coming weeks Closing date for receipt of completed applications is this evening at 5 o’clock. The programme…

Sep 12, 2019

Underdogs to take on League champions Mayo in series finale

The Underdogs series starts tonight on TG4, and it's been revealed that they will take on Mayo at the end of the series. The match will be played under lights in MacHale Park, Castlebar on Saturday 26th October. The Underdogs is a unique group of players from…

Sep 12, 2019

Sligo Rovers meet Dundalk in FAI Cup semi-final

Sligo Rovers will host holders Dundalk in the semi finals of the FAI Cup, following the draw this morning. Shamrock Rovers are to take on Crumlin United or Bohemians, who conclude their quarter final next Monday. The last four ties will be played on the…

Sep 12, 2019

Minor championship action in Mayo tomorrow evening

There's action in the Minor Championship tomorrow evening (Friday) In Group 1 of the A championship, Mayo Gaels V Claremorris at 6pm and Belmullet host Castlebar Mitchels at 6.30 In Group 2, Ballina Stephenites host Westport St Patrick's at 6pm and Knockmore…

Sep 11, 2019

Mayo GAA Club championships draws made last night

The Mayo senior football club championship quarter-finals have been decided, following a draw last night at Elvery's MacHale Park in Castlebar. Ballintubber V Belmullet Castlebar Mitchels V Knockmore Breaffy V Ballina Stephenites Ballaghadereen V Davitts In…

Sep 10, 2019

Two Mayo minors and four Galway minors named in minor team of the year

Mayo Minors, Oisín Tunney of Breaffy GAA and Ethan Henry of Mayo Gaels both impressed during the 2019 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Football Championship, as they are selected as part of the Electric Ireland Minor Football Team of the Year. This year’s Electric…

Sep 10, 2019

Ballina Stephenite's 'Caff' calls it a day on inter-county football

Ger Cafferkey has announced his retirement from the inter-county game. He is the second Mayo player, after Andy Moran, to retire after the 2019 season. The Mayo full back made over 100 appearances for his county, collected 6 Connacht medals and was named an…

Sep 10, 2019

Victorious Galway camogie team receive warm welcome home

The victorious Galway camogie team received a warm welcome home last night, after winning the O' Duffy Cup in Sunday's All-Ireland final at Croke Park. Hundreds of supporters lined the roads in the parish of Mullagh in East Galway - home village of the team's…

Sep 09, 2019

Sligo Rovers do battle with Finn Harps this weekend in the Premier Division

Sligo Rovers will host Finn Harps in the League of Ireland Premier Division on Friday evening. Harps make the trip to the Showgrounds in desperate need of points as they currently rest second from the bottom above UCD. Kick-off is at 8pm. Meanwhile, Waterford…

Sep 09, 2019

Galway United must bounce back against Cobh this weekend

In the League of Ireland First Division Galway United will face Cobh Ramblers on Friday evening. United are in desperate need of points as they currently sit in eight position in the league and will have all to play for against seventh placed Cobh. They will…

Sep 08, 2019

Galway club football results from the weekend

Galway Saturday Senior Football Championship - Group 3 Moycullen 2-16 1-9 Caherlistrane Senior Football Championship - Group 3 Mountbellew/Moylough 2-18 1-5 An Cheathrú Rua Intermediate Football Championship Dunmore MacHales 2-15 1-18 Oranmore-Maree Senior…

Sep 08, 2019

Castlebar woman does the double on return to the European Raquetball Championships

Majella Haverty has won double gold in the European racquetball championships in Hamburg this week. The Castlebar woman won the singles title to move just two points clear of the Irish number one spot. She defeated fellow Irishwoman Antonia Neary in straight…

Sep 08, 2019

Claremorris handballer becomes third ever Mayo winner of the Junior Softball title

A Claremorris man has become only the third Mayo man to ever win the Junior Softball singles title. Patrick Murphy was crowned the first Mayo champion of the competition since 1971. He defeated Limerick’s Shane Murphy in straight sets 21-18, 21-11 to land the…

Sep 08, 2019

Mayo Football League results from today

Elverys Sports Super League - Round 16 Ballina Town 4-0 Straide & Foxford United Calor Gas Premier Cup - Round 2 Manulla B 3-1 Iorras Aontaithe Bangor Hibs 3-1 Ballyvary Blue Bombers Fahy Rovers 3-1 Moy Villa Westport United B 2-1 Crossmolina Conn Rangers 5-3…

Sep 08, 2019

Mayo Ladies fixtures for the 22nd of September

September 22nd Senior Group A Knockmore V Westport A Carnacon V Moy Davitts Group B Swinford K V Hollymount Louisburgh V Burrishoole Intermediate Group A Cill Chomain V Kilmoremoy St Brigids V Claremorris Group B Kilmovee Shamrocks V Charlestown Castlebar…

Sep 08, 2019

Balla native wins double silver in The Irish Open Karate Championships

Mayo woman Shauna Mullaney won two silver medals in the Irish Open karate championships over the weekend in the 50-55kg division. Shauna is starting back the karate season after being out with a neck injury for eight weeks. The talented combat sportswoman is…

Sep 08, 2019

Mayo Club Championship results from today

Mayo Senior Football Championship Group 4 Charlestown 1-14 Claremorris 0-16 Ballaghaderreen 1-13 Belmullet 0-13 Mayo Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 7-16 Swinford 0-08 Ardnaree Sarsfields 1-15 Bonniconlon 1-04 Group 2…

Sep 08, 2019

Mayo Ladies Club Championship results

Senior Championship Group A Knockmore 1-07 Carnacon 3-20 played 3/7 Moy Davitts 4-14 Westport A 4-04 Group B Burrishoole 1-06 Hollymount 1-06 Swinford Killasser 1-16 Louisburgh 2-12 Senior Championship Group A [ ] Pos Team Pld W D L PF PA PD Pts [ ] 1…

Sep 08, 2019

Galway aiming for All-Ireland Camogie success today in Croke Park

The All-Ireland senior camogie final takes centre stage at Croke Park later this afternoon. Galway and Kilkenny will meet in a repeat of the league final earlier this year. Ann Downey's Kilkenny are hoping to avoid a third successive defeat in the decider.…

Sep 07, 2019

Mayo Club Championship results from this evening

Mayo Senior Football Championship Group 1 Breaffy 1-17 Bohola Moy Davitts 0-08 Davitts 3-14 Kiltane 2-08 Group 2 Ballina Stephenites 1-14 Westport 0-11 Castlebar Mitchels 0-11 Aghamore 0-09 Group 3 Garrymore 2-12 Ballintubber 1-12 Knockmore 2-14…

Sep 07, 2019

Number of Connacht players included in Republic of Ireland women's U17 squad

Republic of Ireland Women’s Under-17 Head Coach James Scott has announced a 20-player squad for the UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship Qualifying Round in Lithuania. The Girls in Green will take on Albania on Tuesday, Lithuania on Friday, and Greece Monday,…

Sep 07, 2019

Three former Westport United players included in Republic of Ireland U15 Squad for upcoming tournament

Mayo SL Under 15 players Daniel Kelly, Conor Walsh and Adam Nugent have been selected in the Republic of Ireland Under 15 squad for an upcoming tournament to be held in Mayo. The three former Westport United players will be action for their country in…

Sep 06, 2019

Galway United in Quarter Final of the FAI Cup this evening

Galway United meet Shamrock Rovers in an FAI Cup quarter final at Eamonn Deacy Park this evening. The games kicks off at 7.45 and a big home support will give a huge boost to Alan Murphy’s side.

Sep 06, 2019

Day One of the Tug of War Championships in Castlebar

The World Tug of War Championships are in full swing in Breaffy. There was tough pulling in the 680kg with two groups of eleven teams and only two team progressing from each group to the semi finals. Lakehill pulled well but unfortunately did not get through…

Sep 05, 2019

Darragh Reilly included in Republic of Ireland U17 squad for upcoming games

Republic of Ireland Under-17 Head Coach Colin O’Brien has named a 20-man squad for two fixtures against Russia in Spain. The games, which are all part of the Under-17s preparations for qualifiers for the UEFA European Under-17 Championships, will see Ireland…

Sep 05, 2019

Manulla in the Women's Intermediate Shield Final on Sunday

Manulla will take on Whitehall Rangers in the Women’s Intermediate Shield Final at 2pm in Mullingar. Manulla are appearing in their fourth final in five years and were beaten in the Cup semi final last year. Manulla lost the Shield Final in 2015 to Boyne…

Sep 05, 2019

Mayo ladies U16 Championship Quarter Final results

Mayo Ladies U16 Championship U16 A Quarter Finals Knockmore 3-08 Ballyhaunis 1-11 St. Mary's 4-12 Parke Keelogues Crimlin 3-06 U16 B Quarter Finals Burrishoole 5-11 Hollymount 1-07 Moy Davitts 5-08 CL MacHale Rovers 4-09 U16 C Championship Quarter Finals…

Sep 05, 2019

John Maughan ratified for a second year of Offaly Boss

John Maughan has been ratified as the Offaly senior football manager for the coming year. His name came before delegates at the Offaly County Board and was approved unanimously. This is the Mayo man’s second year in charge of the Faithful County.

Sep 04, 2019

Cora Staunton close to making a return after double leg break

Cora Staunton looks to be close to returning to action after suffering a horrendous double leg break during the summer in an Aussie Rules Game. Initial scans of her injury at the time confirmed that the four-time All-Ireland winner broke both the tibia and…

Sep 04, 2019

2019 European Senior Tug of War Championships get underway in Breaffy tomorrow

The 2019 European Senior and World U23 and Junior Outdoor Tug Of War Championships at the Breaffy House Resort, Castlebar will get underway from tomorrow and run right up until Sunday. This is the first time the European Tug of War Championships have been…

Sep 04, 2019

Mayo GAA underage results from last night

South Mayo U16 A Championship Davitts 1-12 Claremorris 3-06 North Mayo U16 C Championship Semi-Final Ardnaree 2-13 Cill Chomain 2-12 West Mayo U16 A Championship Westport 2-10 Breaffy 1-08 West Mayo U16 B Championship Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 4-13 Achill 2-09…

Sep 03, 2019

Kevin Walsh departs as Galway football manager after five years at the helm

Kevin Walsh has stepped down as Galway football manager, saying he was 'honoured' to be able to leave football in the county in 'a better place'. The Tribesmen won two Connacht titles during his five years in charge and contested two other provincial finals.…

Sep 03, 2019

Galway GAA set for another loss with Walsh expected to walk

Galway could be set to lose another senior county manager as Kevin Walsh expected to walk away. The Irish Independent reports that Walsh is expected to walk away from his role just two weeks after Hurling boss Micheal Donoghue vacated his post. It is…

Sep 03, 2019

Sligo GAA results from last night

Sligo U16 B championship Eastern Harps 4 - 16 2 – 4 St John's U-16 C Championship RD - 5 St Patrick's 2 - 8 7 – 11 Castleconnor U-16 C Championship RD - 5 Calry/St Joseph's 3 - 13 2 – 2 Coolaney/Mullinabreena U-16 A Championship RD - 1/4 Final…

Sep 03, 2019

Mayo GAA results from last night

MONDAY 02ND SEPTEMBER, 2019 EAST MAYO U16 B CHAMPIONSHIP Charlestown Sarsfields 2-13 v 3-5 Kilmovee Shamrocks HOMELAND MINOR DIV 3 Bohola Moy Davitts 2-14 v 1-16 Eastern Gaels U13 LEAGUE DIVISION 1A Kiltimagh 0-11 v 3-10 Claremorris U13 LEAGUE DIVISION 1B…

Sep 02, 2019

Racing gets underway in Roscommon this evening at 4:50

There's racing at Roscommon this evening with action getting underway at ten-to-five. There's a seven card race with the last going to posts at 7:50.

Sep 02, 2019

Irish Rugby squad for this month's World Cup in Japan has been confirmed

The Irish rugby squad for this month's World Cup in Japan has been confirmed, with Devin Toner expected to be the highest profile absentee. Schmidt's 31 man squad was scheduled to be publicly announced next Sunday, but after details were leaked to the media,…

Sep 02, 2019

Sligo Rovers entertain league leaders Dundalk tonight

There are two games in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tonight. Neale Fenn goes in search of his first win as Cork City manager as they welcome Munster rivals Waterford to Turners Cross. Sligo Rovers meanwhile entertain leaders Dundalk at the…

Sep 01, 2019

Ballina Town lose out to Carbury in Connacht Champions Cup Final

Connacht FA Summa Sports Champions Cup Final Carbury FC 2-1 Ballina Town Calor Gas Premier Cup - Round 1 Ballyvary Blue Bombers 3-3 Ballina Utd ( Ballyvary won 5-3 on penalties) Iorras Aontaithe 2-1 Glenhest Rovers Partry Athletic 6-1 Snugboro Utd B Killala…

Sep 01, 2019

Galway man claims bronze in European Eventing Championships

Galway’s Cathal Daniels claims outstanding bronze medal at European Eventing Championships – Irish team finish sixth Twenty-two-year-old Cathal Daniels from Co Galway and the Irish Sport Horse mare Rioghan Rua (ISH) have produced a magnificent performance at…

Sep 01, 2019

Two Mayo men advance to the All-Ireland Junior A handball semi-finals

Two Mayo men triumphed in the Connacht Final of the Junior A Doubles. Mayo’s Patrick Murphy & Laurence Murphy defeated Galway’s Seamus Conneeley & Conor Noone after three sets on a score line of (21-12, 13-21, 21-16) Laurence and Patrick progress to the All…

Sep 01, 2019

Mayo Ladies Club Championship results

Mayo Senior Football Championship Group A Moy Davitts 3-20 Knockmore 1-08 Group B Burrishoole 1-10 Swinford/Killasser 1-02 Intermediate Championship Group A Claremorris 5-13 Cill Chomain 3-13 Kilmoremoy 8-17 St. Brigid's 1-07 Junior A Championship Group A…

Sep 01, 2019

Two Kiltimagh pupils claim bronze with Ireland U-19 volleyball team

Two pupils of St Louis Kiltimagh were part of the Irish U19 men’s volleyball team who came third in the Flying Scots tournament. Aaron Hughes and Jack Lusson represented the national underage team who claimed a 2-0 win over Flying Scots West in the bronze…

Sep 01, 2019

Big shock in the Mayo Junior Championship last night as Achill crash out

There was a big shock in the Mayo Junior A Football Championship last night as Achill were knocked out and now find themselves in a relegation play-off. Last year’s beaten county finalists suffered a 5-08 to 2-12 defeat to Knockmore B. Elsewhere in Group 2…

Sep 01, 2019

Aoife O'Rourke wins Gold at the European Boxing Championship

Castlerea’s Aoife O'Rourke won gold at the Women's European Boxing Championships last night. She beat Poland's Elzebieta Wojcik to become only the second Irishwomen to win gold at the Elite level. The Roscommon native won the fight on a unanimous decision.

Aug 31, 2019

All Mayo GAA Junior B & C games postponed this weekend

All Mayo GAA Junior B & C quarter finals due to take place this evening & tomorrow have been postponed due to waterlogged pitches. The Mayo Junior A Championship meeting between Ardagh and Westport B will now go ahead in Charlestown this evening at 6pm.…

Aug 31, 2019

Sligo Rovers march past Cork and now look towards Dundalk

Sligo Rovers defeated Cork City by 4 – 2 in the LOI Premier Division last night. Rovers made just one change from the side that demolished Limerick by 6-2 with Kyle McFadden coming in for Dante Leverock. The Bit O Red now takes on league top spot holders…

Aug 31, 2019

Ted Webb results from last night

Ted Webb Results Friday the 30th August Knockout Cup Final Mayo NS(1-11)v(0-8)Galway Knockout Shield Final Galway CW(2-13)v(2-10)Mayo EW Plate Final Roscommon(1-5)v(0-15)Sligo

Aug 31, 2019

Castlerea Boxer fighting for Gold in Madrid today

Aoife O'Rourke from Castlerea is guaranteed to win at least a silver medal after her middleweight semi-final against Russian opponent Anastasia Shamonova at the European Women's Elite Championships in Madrid. The Roscommon native outclassed Shamonova, the…

Aug 30, 2019

Galway minor footballers unchanged for All-Ireland final against Cork

Galway Minor Footballers name an unchanged side for their All-Ireland final against Cork on Sunday from the one that beat Kerry by 0-14 to 0-13 in the Semi-Final. The Galway Minor team to play the Rebels in the All-Ireland Final on Sunday is as follows: 1-…

Aug 30, 2019

Aileen Gilroy signs AFL contract with North Melbourne

Mayo's Aileen Gilroy signs for The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos for the 2020 AFLW season. The 27-year-old St Brigids player was identified through the club’s scouting networks. Gilroy has been a feature of the Mayo Women’s Gaelic Team for some years,…

Aug 30, 2019

Connacht Eagles make four changes for Osprey's clash

The Connacht Eagles team has been named for tomorrow’s Celtic Cup clash with Ospreys A in Bridgend, Wales. Head Coach Mossy Lawler has made four changes from the side that beat Dragons A last weekend, with Cillian Gallagher captaining the side from the back…

Aug 30, 2019

Four Mayo and six Galway teams involved in ladies club football 7's

There are 13 Connacht teams taking part in the 2019 Ladies football club 7's in Dublin on Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th of September. There are four teams from Mayo, six from Galway and one apiece from Roscommon, Sligo and Leitrim taking part in the…

Aug 30, 2019

Success for the Connacht Wheelchair Hurling team

The Connacht Wheelchair Hurling Team won all their three games in Round 3 of the Michael Donnelly Interprovincial Wheelchair Hurling League which took place in front of a very large local support at the Joe Langan Sports Hall, Davitt College, Castlebar last…

Aug 30, 2019

Two venue changes to Mayo Junior Championship games tomorrow

There are two changes to Mayo GAA fixtures this weekend. The Junior A Championship Group 2 game between Achill and Knockmore B now goes ahead tomorrow evening at 6pm in Ballyheane. The other game in Group 2 sees Westport meet Ardagh tomorrow evening at 6pm in…

Aug 30, 2019

Sligo Rovers travel to Cork City tonight

It's a busy night in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division this evening, with all ten sides in action. Dublin rivals Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians will meet at Tallaght Stadium at 8pm. Cork City welcome Sligo Rovers to Turner's Cross in Neale Fenn's first game…

Aug 29, 2019

Underage results in Mayo last night

In the West Mayo U14 A Championship last night Westport defeated Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 4-07 to 1-07. There is Under 15 league action in Mayo this evening with games getting underway at 7pm. Tooreen overcame Caiseal Gaels last night 0-12 to 0-08 in the U16…

Aug 28, 2019

Galway teenager Aaron Connolly scores for Brighton and named Man of the Match

Galway teenager Aaron Connolly enjoyed a night to remember by marking his first start for Brighton with a goal in an EFL Cup win at Bristol Rovers last night. Brighton overcame Bristol Rovers by 2 goals to one. The Galway teenager was also named Man of the…

Aug 27, 2019

Mayo GAA community pays tribute to Mayo legend Andy Moran

Mayo GAA Chairman Mike Connolly thanks Mayo legend Andy Moran for his service to the county. In a statement the Mayo GAA Chairman said ‘he was an outstanding forward as typified by his two All-Stars, 8 Connacht medals and numerous other accolades he won along…

Aug 26, 2019

BREAKING: Mayo legend Andy Moran has announced his retirement from inter-county football

Mayo legend Andy Moran has announced his retirement from inter-county football. The 2017 footballer of the year will now focus on his club team Ballaghaderreen. Moran made the decision with manager James Horan yesterday. He had a remarkable career with Mayo…

Aug 26, 2019

Claremorris handballer through to 60x30 junior final after dominating performance

Claremorris handballer Paddy Murphy advanced to the junior 60x30 finals after an impressive performance in Castlebar over the weekend. Paddy defeated Conor O’Gorman by 21-9 to 21-2 in the junior semi-finals. He now awaits the Limerick champion in the junior…

Aug 26, 2019

Plenty of movement up and down the league's as Westport deny Castlebar the crown

Westport United denied Celtic Super League honours at the weekend, with an industrious 2 – 1 victory over their local rivals. Celtic are still in search of an allusive 3 points to win the league. Meanwhile, Glenhest Rovers and Swinford will be playing Super…

Aug 26, 2019

Mayo GAA club fixture for this weekend

With the All-Ireland final taking place this weekend the club scene is quiet with a few junior games taking place around the county. 31/08/2019 Saturday Mayo Junior A Championship - Group 2 Achill 18:00 Knockmore Westport GAA 18:00 Ardagh Mayo Junior B…

Aug 26, 2019

Golf results from across the region

Mulranny 1ST BARRY CORRIGAN 69 SEAN HEVERIN 69 PADDY MCNEA 71 Enniscrone Sunday August 25th 1st Dermot Devine(13)y 46pts 2nd Seamus Duffy(17)y 43pts b9 Castlebar Shane Rice 133. Val Jennings 135 ladies 1st Evelyn Duggan 36 pts 2nd Beverly Flynn 35pts Balla…

Aug 26, 2019

Mayo's Alex Duffy claims victory in the show jumping Grand Prix

Mayo’s Alex Duffy claimed victory in the show jumping Grand Prix with the Nicola Fitzgibbon and Niall Talbot-owned gelding FTS Elliot finishing the weekend in style at the three-star Swiss show in Verbier. They produced the only double clear of the…

Aug 26, 2019

FAI Cup quarter-final draw reveals opponents for Galway United and Sligo Rovers

The FAI Cup quarter final draw reveals the opponents for Sligo Rovers and Galway United. Galway host Shamrock Rovers at home while UCD face off against Sligo Rovers. All the big teams will not face each other until the semi finals should they get past their…

Aug 25, 2019

Mayo soccer results from today

Connacht FA Summa Champions Cup semi-final Ballina Town 4 1 Ballinasloe Town Elvery's Sports Super League Castlebar Celtic 1 2 Westport United League One play-off Westport United B 3 1 Killala SSE Airtricity League Drogheda United 2 1 Mayo League

Aug 25, 2019

Heartbreak for the Mayo Ladies as Galway win by a point

Galway 2-10 Mayo 2-9 Róisín Leonard came up with the winning free for Galway as they booked their place in the TG4 All-Ireland Championship senior final for the first time since 2005 with victory over Mayo at Croke Park. This was the Connacht rivals’ fourth…

Aug 25, 2019

Sunday's Mayo Club Championship results

Mayo Senior Football Championship Group 1 Breaffy 0-22 Kiltane 0-12 Group 3 Garrymore 1-11 Hollymount-Carramore 0-14 Group 4 Belmullet 2-13 Claremorris 0-13 Mayo Intermediate Football Championship Group 2 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 0-11 Balla 0-08 Burrishoole…

Aug 25, 2019

Galway club championship results from Saturday the 25th August

Sat 24th Aug 2019 Senior Football Championship - Group 1 Killererin 2-14 1-12 CLG Bhearna Senior Football Championship - Group 3 An Cheathrú Rua 1-6 4-23 Moycullen Senior Football Championship - Group 3 Mountbellew/Moylough 1-14 0-13 Killannin Senior Football…

Aug 25, 2019

Roscommon Club Championship results from last night

Roscommon Senior Football Championship Group B Roscommon Gaels 0-17 St. Faithleach's 2-07 Group C Padraig Pearses 1-10 Western Gaels 0-10 Roscommon Intermediate Football Championship Group A Creggs 1-15 Kilglass Gaels 0-13 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-16 Kilbride…

Aug 25, 2019

Club Championship results from Sligo last night

Sligo Senior Football Championship Group 1 Tourlestrane 2-21 St. Mary's 0-10 Group 2 Eastern Harps 2-09 Coolera/Strandhill 0-14 Sligo Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 Castleconnor 1-10 Easkey 0-11 Curry 2-15 St. Farnan's 0-18 Group 2 Bunninadden…

Aug 25, 2019

Swinford & Glenhest Rovers will be playing Super League Football next season

Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Fahy Rovers 5-2 Bangor Hibs Swinford 5-3 Conn Rangers Ballina Town B 3-1 Glenhest Rovers Kiltimagh Knock Utd 8-4 Iorras Aontaithe Manulla B 4-2 Achill Rovers Swinford secured the second promotion spot last night and will join…

Aug 24, 2019

Mayo Club Championship results from this evening

Mayo Senior Football Championship Group 1 Davitts 2-12 Bohola Moy Davitts 0-09 Group 2 Ballina Stephenites 1-09 Aghamore 0-12 Castlebar Mitchels 0-14 Westport 0-10 Group 3 Ballintubber 2-10 Knockmore 1-08 Group 4 Ballaghaderreen 2-08 Charlestown Sarsfields…

Aug 24, 2019

Mayo Ladies club results from last night

Mayo Ladies Senior Memorial League Finals Division 2 Westport 5-15 Cl MacHale Rovers 3-08 Division 3 Tuar Mhic Eadaigh 3-07 Charlestown 0-11 Division 4 kilmovee Shamrocks 3-16 Cill Chomain 3-08 Division 1 Final Carnacon v Knockmore Monday at 7pm in…

Aug 24, 2019

Mayo Motorsport club members out in force this weekend

Mayo Motorsport Club members are out in force this weekend for the Galway Summer Rally which takes place this Sunday 25th August. The event is based in Gort and consists of three loops with three stages in each. Belcarra’s Barry Cuffe with Shane O’Brien on…

Aug 24, 2019

Club championship rolls out in Roscommon this weekend

Roscommon Fixtures Saturday SFC Group B 18:45 St. Faithleach's Roscommon Gaels SFC Group C 17:00 Clann na nGael Boyle 18:45 Pádraig Pearses Western-Gaels IFC Group A 17:00 Kilglass Gaels Creggs 18:45 Kilbride Tulsk Lord Edwards IFC Group B 18:45 Castlerea St…

Aug 23, 2019

Mayo ladies unchanged for Sunday's semi-final

Peter Leahy has named an unchanged starting 15 for Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final with Galway. Niamh Kelly captains the side and it will be live on Midwest Radio Sport from 2pm with thanks to Corrigan Stores Ballintubber. 1 Aishling Tarpey Foxrock/Cabinteely…

Aug 23, 2019

Connacht begin their European campaign with a home clash against Montpellier in November

The Heineken Champions Cup fixtures for the upcoming season have been released. Leinster host Benetton in their opening Pool One game on Saturday November 16th. Munster travel to Ospreys and Ulster take a trip to Bath on the same day. Connacht begin their…

Aug 23, 2019

Galway United host Cork tonight in the FAI Cup

Derry City host Dundalk in the pick of the ties in this evening's FAI Cup second round. Elsewhere, there's a Dublin derby as UCD host St. Pat's while Cork are on the road to face Galway United. Bohemians welcome Longford to Dalymount and Shamrock Rovers…

Aug 23, 2019

Mattie Kenny staying with Dublin despite talk linking him with vacant Galway job

Dublin senior hurling manager Mattie Kenny is to stay put with the county for the 2020 campaign, after rumours that his name was in the hat to replace Micheál Donoghue at Galway. Donoghue departed his role with the Tribesmen this week after four years in…

Aug 22, 2019

Castlebar Celtic aiming to be crowned Super League Champions on Sunday

Castlebar Celtic could be crowned Super League Champions on Sunday if they can overcome Westport United. The game in Celtic Park kicks off at 2.30pm. Ballina Town will be aiming to secure a place in the final of the Connacht FA Summa Sports Champion Cup final…

Aug 22, 2019

Mayo Ladies Minor Club Championship results from last night

Minor A Championship Final Swinford Killasser 3-07 Westport A 4-19 Minor B Championship Semi Finals Knockmore 0-12 Parke KC 1-08 Castlebar Mitchels 6-08 Cl MacHale Rovers 4-12 Minor C Championship Semi Finals Charlestown 5-08 Hollymount 5-11 Burrishoole 3-08…

Aug 22, 2019

East Mayo Minor Championship results from last night

East Mayo Minor B Championship Aghamore 6-12 Kiltimagh 0-11 Ballyhaunis 4-08 Swinford 2-12

Aug 21, 2019

Full Live Commentary of Mayo v Galway in Ladies semi-final on Sunday

The Mayo Ladies are one step away from returning to their first All-Ireland senior football final since 2017. Standing in their way are the Connacht Champions Galway. Croke Parke is the stage on Sunday and it will be live on Midwest Radio Sport from 2 o’clock…

Aug 21, 2019

Sligo Rovers clash with Dundalk rescheduled for September 2nd

Sligo Rovers rescheduled league clash with Dundalk has bee fixed for Monday September 2nd at the Showgrounds at 7.45pm. The game was originally fixed for August 3rd.

Aug 21, 2019

Micheal Donoghue steps down as Galway senior hurling manager

Micheál Donoghue has stepped down as Galway senior hurling manager. The Clarinbridge clubman guided the Tribesmen to the All Ireland title in 2017, their first Liam McCarthy Cup triumph in 29 years - and came close in 2016 and 2018 - losing to the eventual…

Aug 20, 2019

Irish dressage qualify for first ever Olympics

For the first time in history the Irish Dressage team at Tokyo secured Olympic qualification after a stunning performance at the European Championships in Rotterdam today. The Irish team of finished on a final score of 213, to finish second and claiming one…

Aug 20, 2019

Mayo GAA fixtures for the club championship weekend

24/08/2019 Saturday Mayo Senior Championship - Group 1 Bohola Moy Davitts Davitts 18:30 Mayo Senior Championship - Group 2 Ballina Stephenites Aghamore 17:00 Westport Castlebar Mitchels 18:00 Mayo Senior Championship - Group 3 Ballintubber Knockmore 16:00…

Aug 20, 2019

Hazel Finn masterclass not enough for Ireland against Great Britain

The Ireland U16 women lost out to Great Britain in a crucial pool game at the European Championships in Sofia yesterday. Kiltimagh’s Hazel Finn is the captain of the young Irish team and will hope to repeat the great displays of her older sister Dayna in the…

Aug 20, 2019

Danielle Caldwell scoops Player of the Month for July

Mayo’s Danielle Caldwell wins the Women’s Gaelic Players Association’s Player of the Month for July. The tenacious defender impressed in Mayo’s group games against Tyrone and Donegal throughout the month of July. Her manager, Peter Leahy has compared Caldwell…

Aug 20, 2019

Cora Staunton involved in Lidl 'Serious Support' mentor programme

Lidl Ireland invest over €125,000 in this new initiative which aims to reduce the drop-off rate in sport participation amongst girls aged 11-14 years. The ‘Serious Support’ Programme will see 33 chosen schools across Ireland partner with one of Lidl’s ten…

Aug 19, 2019

Mayo Ladies boss praises Galway's underage success ahead of All-Ireland semi-final

The Mayo Ladies will face Galway as part of a double header in Croke Park at 2pm on Sunday. Ladies boss Peter Leahy will be hoping his side can build on their three-point victory over Armagh by getting revenge over the tribeswomen. Leahy realises that his…

Aug 19, 2019

Galway minor hurling manager praises selectors for 'county-wide' panel

Galway minor hurling boss Brian Hanley praises underage selectors for the county wide reach of his player base. After sealing a third consecutive All-Ireland in-a-row against the Cats yesterday, the minor hurling manager believes talk of panelists coming from…

Aug 19, 2019

Ballina Athletics Club win the Wild Atlantic road race

Ballina Athletic Club hosted its third annual Wild Atlantic 10 mile road race yesterday. A 200 plus strong field lined up at the start to take part in the event. In a competitive field it was Ballina AC athlete Alan Kelly in a time of 56.13 who led the…

Aug 19, 2019

The Mayo winners from the Community Games

Community Games: Mayo winners CYCLING ON GRASS GOLD MEDAL WINNER U14 Boys Ethan Doherty Westport BRONZE MEDAL WINNER U12 Girls Kelsey Mulroy Westport BRONZE MEDAL WINNER U12 Boys Dara Clarke Westport PITCH AND PUTT SILVER MEDAL WINNER U16 GIRL ELLEN MAY…

Aug 18, 2019

Mayo GAA results from Sunday August 18th

Mayo Senior Football League Division 3 The Neale 1-15 Castlebar Mitchels B 0-07 Swinford 1-12 Lahardane 0-13 Division 4 Ballintubber 3-23 Ballycastle 0-03 Eastern Gaels 4-10 Davitts 2-06 Knockmore 0-18 Killala 2-06 Westport 1-11 Ballina Stephenites 0-10…

Aug 18, 2019

Westport United exit Connacht Champions Cup at the semi-final stage

Connacht FA Summa Sports Champions Cup Final Carbury FC 1-0 Westport Utd Elverys Sports Super League Manulla 1-0 Ballyhaunis Town Ballyheane 3-0 Snugboro Castlecourt Hotel Premier League - Round 17 Bangor Hibs 2-2 Achill Rovers Calor Gas League Two Newport…

Aug 18, 2019

Galway capture their third consecutive All-Ireland Minor Hurling Title

Galway have won three consecutive Electric Ireland Minor Championships. The Tribesmen beat Kilkenny 3-14 to 12 points in the curtain raiser today. Sean McDonagh scored 2-8 in a man of the match performance.

Aug 18, 2019

Mayo Football League results from last night

Castlecourt Hotel Premier League - Round 17 Ballina B 2-1 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Swinford 1-1 Glenhest Rovers Fahy Rovers 3-1 Conn Rangers Iorras Aontaithe 3-0 Manulla B Killeen Sports Grounds League One Killala 0-0 Castlebar Celtic B Crossmolina 0-0 Westport…

Aug 18, 2019

Mayo Senior Football League results from Saturday August 17th

Mayo Senior Football League Division 1 Aghamore 1-14 Hollymount-Carramore 0-09 Ballina Stephenites 3-20 Ballaghaderreen 2-07 Ballintubber 2-16 Kiltimagh 1-03 Breaffy 1-09 Westport 1-09 Castlebar Mitchels 0-11 Garrymore 0-08 Claremorris 2-11 Knockmore 0-17…

Aug 17, 2019

Tedd Webb Academy results from Friday evening

Tedd Webb Academy Day 16th August results Group 1 Sligo 0-10 Galway CW 1-7 Galway Blue 2-2 Mayo EW 1-15 Galway CW 0-9 Mayo EW 1-5 Sligo 3-9 Galway Blue 0-5 Group 2 Mayo NS 4-7 Leitrim 0-5 Roscommon 1-3 Galway North 0-10 Galway North 2-5 Mayo NS 3-10 Leitrim…

Aug 17, 2019

Sligo Rovers suffer defeat away to St. Pats

Sligo Rovers suffered a 2-1 win defeat away to St. Patrick’s Athletic last night. Rovers took the lead through Romeo Parkes on 22 minutes were unable to push on. Second half goals from Glen McAuley and David Webster secured all three points for Harry Kenny’s…

Aug 16, 2019

Mayo underage results from last night

North Mayo Minor B Championship Final Erris St. Pats 1-12 Ardnaree 1-06 South Mayo U14 A Championship Claremorris 5-17 Davitts 7-10 South Mayo U14 B Championship Shrule/Glencorrib 4-14 The Neale 2-08 East Mayo U14 B Championship Aghamore 6-16 Eastern Gaels…

Aug 16, 2019

Mid-Table clash tonight as Sligo Rovers travel to St. Pats

In the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division tonight, leaders Dundalk welcome Finn Harps to Oriel Park for an 8pm start. The other matches begin at 7.45. Shamrock Rovers, who lie second, are away to Derry City. Bohemians host UCD at Dalymount Park, It's St…

Aug 16, 2019

Ballina Town pick up three points in the Super League last night

In the Elverys Sports Super League last night Ballina Town recorded a 2-1 away to Ballyheane. Ballina remain in third position while Ballyheane are still hovering over the relegation drop zone.

Aug 15, 2019

Quarter Final Draws made for the Mayo Junior Football Championship

Following a recent CCC meeting dates & times for Round 2 of the Mayo GAA Senior & Intermediate championships were confirmed. All games will be on Aug 24th & 25th. The outstanding games in the Junior A championship have also been fixed to take place this…

Aug 15, 2019

East Mayo Junior A & B Final results

East Mayo Junior A Championship Final Kilmovee Shamrocks 2-13 Charlestown Sarsfields 0-07 East Mayo Junior B Championship Final Ballaghaderreen 2-13 Eastern Gaels 1-10

Aug 15, 2019

Former Castlebar Celtic player included in Republic of Ireland U16 Squad

Former Castlebar Celtic player Darragh Reilly has been included in the Republic of Ireland U16 squad ahead of friendlies against Denmark and England next week. The defender who is now with Sligo Rovers is part of the 20-man squad. Eighteen players from six…

Aug 14, 2019

Castlebar's Jerome Henry confirmed as sideline official for All-Ireland Minor Final

David Gough has been confirmed as the referee for the All Ireland Senior Football final between Dublin and Kerry on September 1st. The game will be the Slane official's first senior decider. His umpires on the day will be Dean Gough, Eugene Gough, Stephen…

Aug 14, 2019

Mayo's Grace Kelly wins LGFA Player of the Month for July

Mayo forward Grace Kelly has been honoured with The Croke Park/LGFA Player of the Month award for July. Grace, 25, is busy preparing for Mayo’s TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final against Galway at Croke Park on Sunday, August 25, but she took time…

Aug 14, 2019

David Gough set to referee the All-Ireland Senior Football Final

Meath's David Gough is set to referee the All-Ireland senior football final between Dublin and Kerry at Croke Park on Sunday September 1st. The announcement has yet to be confirmed by the GAA, but it would be Gough's first time to take charge of the decider.…

Aug 14, 2019

Three Ballina RFC players included in Connacht's U18 & U19 squads for interprovincial Championships

The Connacht U18 and U19 Squads have been named for their respective interprovincial Championships which begin this weekend. Three Ballina rugby players have been included in the respective squads. Fiachna Barrett who is a student at St. Brendan’s College in…

Aug 14, 2019

Eight players from Westport RFC included on Connacht U18 Girls Squad for Interprovincial

Eight players from Westport RFC have been included on the Connacht U18 Girls Squad for the 2019 Interprovincial Championships. A 30-player panel has been selected for the series which begins this Saturday with a clash against Leinster at Maynooth University…

Aug 13, 2019

Mayo GAA club fixtures for this weekend the 17/18 August

17/08/2019 Mayo Adult League 2019 Division 1 Aghamore 18:30 Hollymount-Carramore Ballina Stephenites 18:30 Ballaghaderreen Ballintubber 18:30 Kiltimagh Breaffy 18:30 Westport GAA Castlebar Mitchels 18:30 Garrymore Claremorris18:30Knockmore Mayo Adult League…

Aug 13, 2019

Sligo Ladies launch fundraising campaign ahead of Tipp showdown

Sligo LGFA launches fundraising initiative ahead of their All-Ireland semi-final against Tipperary this Saturday in Nowlan Park. 1st prize is two tickets to the All-Ireland men's football final with overnight accommodation, second prize is a family ticket to…

Aug 13, 2019

Morahan signs two-year deal with Sligo Rovers

Niall Morahan has signed a new contract with Sligo Rovers as he becomes the first recipient of the new IT Sligo Scholarship programme with the club. The Republic of Ireland Under-19 international has penned a deal until the end of 2021 season and will begin…

Aug 13, 2019

FAI Cup round two: Sligo Rovers draw Limerick while Galway United face Cork City

In the FAI Cup second round Sligo Rover will face Limerick, while Galway United do battle with Cork City Holders Dundalk will travel to Derry City as they look to do the double. All fixtures will be played on Sunday, August 25 with dates and kick-off times…

Aug 12, 2019

Homecomings in Ballyhaunis and Ballinlough today for European boxing bronze medalists

Mayo’s Carlagh Mullarney and Roscommon’s Shakira McCrudden have both won bronze medals in the European boxing championships in Georgia. The 12-year-olds from Ballyhaunis boxing club and Riverside Boxing club Ballinlough both won bronze with Mullarney losing…

Aug 12, 2019

Ireland U20's land bronze and promotion in European basketball Championships

Ireland U20 women secure European bronze medal and promotion in thrilling showdown with Great Britain. Kiltimagh’s Dayna Finn was one of the standout players, as the Mayo ladies star bagged 10 points and 10 rebounds, along with five assists and three steals.…

Aug 12, 2019

Horan looks to the positives after a disappointing defeat to Dublin

Mayo manager James Horan argues that his team can take a lot from 2019 despite their ten-point defeat to Dublin. With younger players coming through and winning their first national title since 2001, he argues that the year had positives to take into 2020. A…

Aug 12, 2019

Morley laments 'lack of aggression' after Mayo minor's loss to Cork

Mayo minor manager Tomas Morley believes his side lacked the aggression in their quarter-final defeat to Cork. The minors were picked apart by a second half surge from the Rebels, who ran out 4-12 to 1-13 winners. The Mayo manager thinks his side lacked the…

Aug 12, 2019

Mayo ladies boss calls for support as they book semi-final berth with Galway

Mayo Ladies manager Peter Leahy calls on the Mayo public to get behind his ladies side as they prepare for an All-Ireland semi-final against Galway. Leahy’s charges earned their spot in the last four on Saturday after coming out as three point winners over…

Aug 11, 2019

Westport Utd & Ballina Town both through to the semi-finals of the Connacht FA Champions Cup

Connacht FA Summa Sports Champions Cup - Quarter Finals Westport Utd 3-1 Mervue Utd Ballina Town 6-1 Athenry FC Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Ballina Town B 8-3 Manulla B Kiltimagh Knock Utd 3-2 Swinford Achill Rovers 3-0 Iorras Aontaithe Killeen Sports…

Aug 11, 2019

Mayo lose by two points to Kerry in All-Ireland U16 C Camogie semi-final

All-Ireland Under 16A Championship Semi-Finals: Cork (2-10) Wexford (2-05) Galway (7-09) Kilkenny (2-07) All-Ireland Under 16B Championship Semi-Finals: ‪ ‪Carlow (1-05) Waterford (3-17) Laois (1-09) Limerick (2-07) All-Ireland Under 16C Championship…

Aug 11, 2019

Dublin's drive for five firmly alive after ten point win over Mayo

All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Semi-Final Dublin 3-14 Mayo 1-10 Mayo produced a superb opening half of football to lead 0-08 to 0-06 at the short whistle. However, the five in a row chasing Dub's turned on the style in the second half and in a…

Aug 11, 2019

Cork minors prove too strong for Mayo

Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Semi-Final Cork 4-12 Mayo 1-13

Aug 11, 2019

Mayo Ladies set up a semi-final clash with Galway in two weeks

Goals in each half from Maria Reilly and Sarah Rowe, combined with a driving performance from the back by Danielle Caldwell helped Mayo book their place in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final with victory over Armagh. Reilly’s goal was the…

Aug 10, 2019

Mayo name two changes to side taking on Dublin this evening in Croke Park

Mayo have named 2 changes in their side to take on Dublin this evening - with Kevin McLoughlin and Fergal Boland coming into the half-forward line to replace Jason Doherty and Keith Higgins. Keith Higgins received a black card in last weekend's Super 8 win…

Aug 09, 2019

Galway minor team to play Kerry in All-Ireland semi-final announced

The Galway Minor team to play Kerry in the All-Ireland football Semi-Final on Sunday is as follows… 1-Donie Halloran 2-Jonathan McGrath 3-Ruairí King 4-Liam Tevnan 5-Cian Hernon 6-Ethan Fiorentini 7-Kyle O’Neill 8-James McLaughlin 9-Daniel O’Flaherty 10-Evan…

Aug 09, 2019

Mayo minor team named ahead of semi-final with Cork

The Mayo minors face Cork in the All Ireland Minor semi final tomorrow in Croke Park at 3pm. Following a thrilling three point win over Dublin in the quarter finals Mayo are now just one game away from a first Minor final since 2013. The team lines out as…

Aug 09, 2019

Mayo ladies make three changes for tomorrow's clash with Armagh

Mayo boss Peter Leahy has made three changes in personnel for tomorrow’s TG4 All-Ireland Ladies SFC quarter-final clash with Armagh at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford. After getting past the challenge of Donegal to qualify for the last eight, Leahy has…

Aug 09, 2019

20 goals last night in the Mayo Football League

Thursday 8th August 2019 Elverys Sports Super League—Round 16 Claremorris 7 v 0 Ballyglass Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 15 Swinford 3 v 1 Manulla ‘B’ Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 16 Conn Rangers 2 v 4 Bangor Hibs Glenhest Rovers 3 v 0 Fahy…

Aug 09, 2019

Ireland U20 women storm to European semi-final with help of Kiltimagh's Finn

The Ireland Under 20 women’s team stormed through to the FIBA U20 Women’s European Championship Division B semi-finals this evening thanks to a thrilling 66-53 point win over Croatia. The win saw Ireland top their group in Round 2 and advance through to…

Aug 08, 2019

Horan is unconcerned by quick turnaround against rested Dublin

Mayo manager James Horan is not concerned by the quick turnaround his side faces against Dublin this weekend. Dublin effectively rested many of their key men last weekend in their surreal Super 8's clash with Tyrone. Mayo have played seven championship games…

Aug 08, 2019

Dayna Finn and Ireland U20's take on Craotia in European Championships tonight

Kiltimagh’s Dayna Finn is in action tonight for the Ireland U20 women’s basketball team against Croatia at 6pm. The vice-captain will look to continue her stellar form as the U20’s look to recover from a disappointing loss to Israel yesterday. Despite…

Aug 08, 2019

No tickets will be available on gates for Rovers match Friday

Sligo Rovers have been advised that no tickets will be on sale on the gate for their EXTRA.ie FAI Cup match against Glebe North at 745 tomorrow. There are a number of ticket outlets where tickets will be available between now and kick off, on a first come,…

Aug 08, 2019

Mountney on the losing side as Dundalk falter against Slovan Bratislava

Former Kiltimagh United and Ballina Town player John Mountney was part of the Dundalk team who lost their opening Europa league leg to Slovan Bratisalva lastnight. Dundalk lost 1-0 to their European opponents in their third qualifying round tie in Slovakia…

Aug 08, 2019

Doherty out for the season as O'Connor and Parsons push for Dublin starts

It is confirmed that Jason Doherty suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury after the Donegal game.. Doherty featured in every championship game in 2019 and will be a big loss as James Horan and his team prepare for the Dublin game this Saturday Mayo GAA…

Aug 08, 2019

Claremorris rider wins opening competition of the Dublin Horse Show

A Mayo man got the Irish riders off to the perfect start yesterday at the Dublin Horse show in the RDS. The opening competition of the day saw Claremorris’ Cormac Hanley give partner the Heathman Farm-owned Copain Z to victory in the Speed Stakes. The…

Aug 07, 2019

Sligo Rover U19's take on Finn Harps this evening

Sligo Rovers U19 side travel to Ballybofey this evening to take on Finn Harps in Finn Park at 7:45pm Brian Dorrian’s side progressed to the Enda McGuill Cup semi final last Saturday with a 3-2 win over Cabinteely at The Showgrounds, and now face two games…

Aug 07, 2019

Dublin Horse Show begins with five days of equestrian action

The 2019 Stena Line Dublin Horse Show gets underway today (Wednesday) at the RDS in Ballsbridge, with five days of top class equestrian action featuring many of the world’s top horses and riders. Highlights in the main arena on the opening day include the…

Aug 07, 2019

Mayo minors hope to have full compliment for Rebels clash

The Mayo minors hope to have everyone for selection for their All-Ireland semi-final berth with Cork at 3pm this Saturday in Croke Park. Minor manager Tomas Morley says he hopes to have a full squad to select from, despite their gruelling All-Ireland…

Aug 07, 2019

Mayo Ladies without Dayna Finn for Armagh clash due to basketball commitments

The Mayo Ladies will be without star basketballer Dayna Finn this weekend for their clash with Armagh in the All-Ireland quarter-finals. The Mayo footballer is playing with the Ireland U20 women’s team in Round 2 of the 2019 FIBA U20 Women’s European…

Aug 06, 2019

Ultan Dillane cut from Schmidt's World Cup team

Ultan Dillane has been dropped from the Irish rugby squad ahead of their World Cup warm up game against Italy in the Aviva on Saturday. The Connacht Rugby player was cut alongside Munster’s Rory Scannel ahead of this first warm-up tie. It is expected that Joe…

Aug 06, 2019

Galway's Niamh Fahey gets Liverpool vice-captaincy

Former Galway ladies footballer, Niamh Fahey, has been named as Liverpool vice-captain. The Ireland international is the sister of 2001 All-Ireland winning Galway captain, Gary Fahey. Fahey, who signed for the Reds last year, previously enjoyed stints with…

Aug 06, 2019

12-year-old Ballyhaunis boxer on the cusp of European silver

12-year-old Ballyhaunis boxer Carlagh Mullarney is on the cusp of a silver medal in the European Championships. Carlagh has already secured a bronze medal and boxes Sophie Harker on Friday morning for silver. She is the only female boxer from Ballyhaunis to…

Aug 06, 2019

No extra train services confirmed yet for Mayo-Dublin clash

It is expected that the Dublin Mayo clash will be a sell-out in GAA HQ with tickets on sale from GAA clubs, Ticketmaster, and selected Supervalu and centra stores as of 10 o’clock this morning. Iarnrod Eireann is refusing as of yet to confirm special train…

Aug 06, 2019

Midwest Radio to broadcast three games Saturday as referee confirmed for Dublin game

Conor lane will referee the All-Ireland semi-final meeting of Mayo and Dublin at 5pm this Saturday. The Cork man will be the man in the middle in charge of the first meeting of the two teams since the 2017 final. Maurice Deegan is in charge of the Kerry and…

Aug 06, 2019

Finn inspired Ireland U20's basketball team top their group in Europe

Ireland U20 women’s team put in a blistering performance in their second game at the 2019 FIBA U20 Women’s European Championship Division B in Kosovo on Sunday, to run out resounding 72-58 point winners over Great Britain. This game was always going to be a…

Aug 04, 2019

Mayo will face Dublin as part of double-bill with minors next weekend

The Mayo senior footballers will play Dublin at 5pm next Saturday after the boys in blue defeated Tyrone 1-16 to 0-13. Tyrone will face Kerry the following day in GAA HQ in the other semi-final. Mayo's game will be preceded by the minor match, as Tomas…

Aug 04, 2019

Roscommon beat Cork to claim first win of the Super 8's

There were goals galore at Pairc Ui Rinn as Roscommon beat Cork. It ended 4-09 to 3-09 in their final Super 8's game. Goals from Enda Smith, Shane Killoran and two from Brian Stack helped the Rossies to their first win in the Super 8s. Both teams went into…

Aug 04, 2019

Roscommon and Sligo ladies through to the All-Ireland Intermediate semi-finals

TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship quarter-finals Roscommon 2-18 Kildare 2-10 Sligo 2-14 Offaly 2-10 TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship semi-finals Sligo v Tipperary Meath v Roscommon Last year’s beaten finalists Meath are back in the…

Aug 04, 2019

Swinford's Emer O'Neill is one of three Sligo Rovers players to get Ireland call-up

Three Sligo Rovers players have been called into the Republic of Ireland Women’s Under 17 squad for a double header against Belgium. Manorhamilton’s Muireann Devaney, Swinford’s Emer O’Neill and Grange’s Sarah Kiernan have all been named in the squad that…

Aug 04, 2019

Dayna Finn runs the show on the courts against the Ukraine

The Ireland U20 women’s team scooped a big opening day victory at the FIBA U20 Women’s European Championship Division B in Kosovo this afternoon, running out 63-53 point winners over Ukraine. Kiltimagh woman Dayna Finn was one of the many standouts for the…

Aug 04, 2019

Sligo Club Championship results from last night

Sligo Senior Football Championship Tubbercurry 3-13 St. Molaise Gaels Coolera/Strandhill 1-17 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1-10 Sligo Intermediate Football Championship Enniscrone/Kilglass 1-10 Geevagh 0-06

Aug 03, 2019

Mayo sink Donegal to book All-Ireland semi-final berth next Saturday

Mayo 1-14 Donegal 1-10 Mayo secured their place in the All-Ireland semi-final following a merited four-point win over Donegal at a wet McHale Park, Castlebar this evening (Saturday). Mayo were composed throughout and led by 1-7 to 0-04 at the interval with…

Aug 03, 2019

Roscommon Minor B ladies lose All-Ireland final to Longford

The Roscommon Minor ladies lost the All-Ireland Minor B final to Longford this afternoon, it finsihed Roscommon 2-5 2-9 Longford. Goals from Aimee O'Connor and Oonagh Kelly were not enough to give the Connacht Champions the edge in this local derby. O'Connor…

Aug 03, 2019

Two Mayo teams involved in Women's FAI Intermediate Shield semi-finals tomorrow

The Women's FAI Intermediate Cup and Shield are taking place tomorrow. Mayo have two teams in the Shield Semi-Finals. Castlebar Town are away to Whitehall Rangers at 1pm while Manulla are at home to Dungarvan at 2pm.

Aug 03, 2019

Mayo make three changes for Donegal clash

Mayo host Donegal in Round 3 of the Super 8's in Elverys MacHale Park at 6pm this evening. Mayo need a win if they are going to progress to an All Ireland semi-final against either Dublin or Tyrone next Saturday. The team named shows three changes from the…

Aug 02, 2019

David Clarke ruled out of tomorrow's clash with Donegal

David Clarke has been ruled out of tomorrow evenings Super 8’s meeting with Donegal. Midwest Sport understand that the two-time All-Star picked up an injury in training this week. He will be replaced between the posts by Robbie Hennelly. There is also concern…

Aug 02, 2019

Elverys Sports Super League results from lastnight

Elverys Sports Super League 1/8/19 Round 10 Westport United 2 vs 0 Manulla Round 14 Castlebar Celtic 4 vs 2 Ballyheane

Aug 02, 2019

Galway United sign versatile Cobh Ramblers midfielder

Galway United announce the signing of Stephen Christopher. The 23-year-old midfielder joins the club from Cobh Ramblers, where he made over 100 appearances. Christopher has spent the past five seasons with Cobh Ramblers, where he helped the club reach the EA…

Aug 02, 2019

Mayo Ladies take on Armagh as part of Longford double-bill with Galway

It has been confirmed that the Mayo Ladies All-Ireland Quarter Final clash with Armagh will take place in Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford. The game will take place on Saturday week August 10th at 1pm. It will play part of a double header to Galway and…

Aug 02, 2019

Day five of the Galway races gets underway this evening

Its day five of racing in the Galway races as people flock to the east of the city for fun and festivities. Today's feature race at Ballybrit is the 70-thousand euro Guinness Handicap which is due off at 10-to-7. The first of a seven-race card is off this…

Aug 01, 2019

Tudor City wins Galway Hurdle

Tudor City was the winner of today's feature race in Ballybrit - the Galway Hurdle. Jockey RM Power was on board the AJ Martin-trained winner. Due Reward was second, with favourite Band of Outlaws in 3rd place and David's Charm in 4th place.

Aug 01, 2019

Two big games in the Super League tonight

There are two games in the Elverys Sports Super League tonight. It’s second against fourth when Westport United host Manulla. Westport need to win to remain in touching distance of Castlebar Celtic at the top of the table. Celtic are also in action tonight…

Aug 01, 2019

Special broadcast on Saturday evening for Mayo v Donegal

It’s the biggest Championship game in Castlebar for some time with a place in the All-Ireland Semi-Finals up for grabs. A draw would be enough for Donegal to book a place in the semi-final. It could also be enough for Mayo, but for that to happen, Meath would…

Aug 01, 2019

Two Kiltimagh basketball players part of Ireland U20 team involved in European Championship action this weekend

The Ireland Under 20 women’s team will tip off their 2019 FIBA U20 Women’s European Championship Division B campaign in Kosovo this coming Saturday. Many of this year's team featured on the hugely successful Ireland Under 18 team in 2017 that won a silver…

Aug 01, 2019

The Galway Hurdle is the feature on Day 4 of the Galway Races

The Guinness Galway Hurdle is the feature on the fourth day of the Galway Festival. Joseph O'Brien's Band of Outlaws is battling the Willie Mullins-trained Shanning to be favourite, and that's off at 5-to-5. Mullins is set to saddle four contenders in the…

Jul 31, 2019

Preparations going well in Westport for the finals of the AIG Cups and Shields

Preparations are well under way in Westport for the finals of the AIG Cups & Shields tournament which will take place over the coming weeks. An established championship venue, the Fred Hawtree designed course on 260 acres of the former estate lands of…

Jul 31, 2019

Galway Plate is the feature race on Day 3 in Ballybrit

8-to-1 shot Saltonstall was the surprise winner of the Colm Quinn BMW Mile Handicap - the feature race on day 2 of the Galway Festival yesterday. The Adrian McGuinness-trained horse pipped 12-to-1 chance Innamore to the post, with Quizical third at a price of…

Jul 31, 2019

Keith Higgins & Paddy Durcan in line to return from injury for Mayo V Donegal clash

Mayo football manager James Horan has been handed a double fitness boost ahead of Saturday's crunch Super 8s clash with Donegal in MacHale Park, Castlebar. Keith Higgins and Paddy Durcan are both in line to return from injury for the Mayo side. Captain…

Jul 30, 2019

FAI Cup first round ties confirmed for Sligo Rovers and Galway United

All dates, kick-off times and locations have now been confirmed for the first round of the Extra.ie FAI Cup first round which will take place across Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 11th. Friday, August 9th Glebe North v Sligo Rovers, Market Green,…

Jul 30, 2019

Sky-exclusive Mayo clash 'bone of contention' for the GAA says Bonner

Donegal manager Declan Bonner is disappointed that the Mayo Donegal match isn’t on free-to-air. The Ulster champion’s boss hit out at Sky having exclusive coverage of the game in MacHale Park, describing the deal as a ‘bone of contention’ for the GAA. Bonner…

Jul 30, 2019

Galway United get financial backing for €20m football academy

Galway United receives cash injection from Comer brothers to start planning a €20m football academy near Athenry. The 40-acre site at Mountain South, will be one of the biggest football projects in the state. €The Comer brothers from Glenamaddy, Brian and…

Jul 30, 2019

Ballina swimmers achieve personal bests at national championships

Last Saturday 27th July and Sunday 28th of July Ballina Swimming Club had 2 swimmers, Eamon Doherty and Luca Duggan take part in the 2019 Irish Summer National Championships which was held in the National Aquatic Centre, Dublin. With over 960 athletes and 124…

Jul 29, 2019

Referee confirmed for crucial Mayo vs Donegal game this weekend

David Gough has been confirmed as the referee for the Mayo Donegal Super 8’s tie at the weekend. The Meath man has refereed high profile matches in the past including the 2015 All-Ireland final meeting of Kerry and Dublin. Throw-in at MacHale Park is…

Jul 29, 2019

Golf results from the weekend

Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th July Castlebar Vaughan Shoes 18 Hole Stableford Ladies Results 1st Loretta O Malley 44pts 2nd Patty Merrick 39 pts Swinford Ladies Aston Crean 9 Hole Stableford 1st Mary Flanagan 16pts 2nd Mary Doyle 16pts Gents Canon Higgins Cup…

Jul 29, 2019

MacHale Park gates to open early for music act before Mayo game

The gates will open at 3.30 for the Mayo match on Saturday for an unconfirmed music artist. Connacht Council GAA Secretary John Prenty, confirmed to Midwest Sport that the gates would open early to facilitate fans going to the 6pm throw-in, to avail of the…

Jul 29, 2019

Swinford athlete wins gold twice at athletics championships

It was another very successful weekend for Swinford Athlete Michaela Walsh, winning her 7th All-Ireland Senior Title. The 20-year-old moved up the ranks yet again to claim two All-Ireland Senior Titles in both Hammer and Shot putt, at The National Senior…

Jul 28, 2019

All-Ireland semi-final opponents for Mayo and Galway minors confirmed

Mayo face Cork while Galway await Kerry in the All-Ireland semi-finals in two weeks time. Kerry saw off the challenge of Tyrone by 1-12 to 0-9 to see them safely into the last four against Galway. Mayo now face the Rebels after they overcame Monaghan…

Jul 28, 2019

Ballinrobe 20-year-old claims silver in national 100m hurdles

Sarah Quinn has continued here recent run of form on the athletics circuit at the U-23 European championships, with a silver medal and a new PB, at the senior championships. The Ballinrobe athlete came second in the women’s 100 meter hurdles at the National…

Jul 28, 2019

Ballina Town are Westaro Cup Champions

Westaro Cup Final Ballina Town 2-0 Westport United Tuohy Cup Final Glenhest Rovers 2-1 Fahy Rovers Elverys Sports Super League - Round 9 Manulla 4-1 Ballyheane

Jul 28, 2019

Mayo Senior Football League results from today

SUNDAY 28TH JULY, 2019 MAYO ADULT LEAGUE 2019 DIVISION 1 Hollymount-Carramore 0-8 v 1-14 Ballina Stephenites Kiltimagh 0-11 v 1-11 Aghamore MAYO ADULT LEAGUE 2019 DIVISION 2 Ballinrobe 1-14 v 1-11 Bohola Moy Davitts MAYO ADULT LEAGUE 2019 DIVISION 3 Lahardane…

Jul 28, 2019

Interim management team appointed for Sligo Ladies

An interim management team has been appointed to manage the Sligo Ladies after the existing joint manager’s step aside. The Sligo ladies issued a vote of no confidence in current joint management team of John O’Hara and David Curran, causing an emergency…

Jul 28, 2019

Results from SSE Airticity and Division One lastnight

Sligo Rovers and Bohemians shared the spoils as they played out a 1-1 draw in the Showgrounds lastnight. Galway United suffered a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Longford Town in the League of Ireland First Division, continuing their poor run of form at the bottom…

Jul 28, 2019

Galway minors through to last four after eight-point win over Kildare

The Galway minors recovered from their Connacht final defeat against Mayo by beating the Leinster champions Kildare by eight points, 2-17 to 0-15. The Tribesmen were on fire in the penultimate game in Pearse Park on Saturday evening as they ran in goal…

Jul 28, 2019

Mayo Senior Football League results from last night

Mayo Senior Football League Division 1 Ballaghaderreen 3-13 Breaffy 2-09 Castlebar Mitchels 1-15 Claremorris 0-12 Ballintubber 0-12 Garrymore 0-09 Knoxkmore 4-12 Westport 1-10 Division 2 Burrishoole 1-13 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 0-15 Islandeady 1-12 Louisburgh…

Jul 28, 2019

Galway U20's denied All-Ireland final berth by ruthless Dublin

The Galway U20's were denied a place in the All-Ireland final by a Dublin team seeming with firepower, it ended Dublin 2-14 to 1-10 Galway. Ciaran Archer led the charge for the Dubs scoring 2-6, the goals dispatched at ease in a crowded Galway defense. It's…

Jul 28, 2019

Castlebar Celtic remain top of the league with fine win over Ballyhaunis

Elverys Sports Super League Castlebar Celtic 5-2 Ballyhaunis Town Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Manulla 4-2 Iorras Aontaithe

Jul 27, 2019

Mayo minors beat Dublin in epic All-Ireland quarter-final

The Mayo minors will progress to the All-Ireland semi-finals after beating Dublin in a seven-goal epic in Longford. Tomas Morley's men put five goals past the boys in blue to hold on for a nerve-racking 5-12 to 2-19 win. The Mayo young guns will now look…

Jul 27, 2019

Mayo ladies book place in last eight after second-half surge

The Mayo Ladies have booked their place in the All-Ireland quarterfinals after recording a clean sweep in their All-Ireland qualifier group. The Westerners defeated Ulster champions Donegal by 1-22 to 3-12. The powerful full-forward line of Grace Kelly, Sarah…

Jul 27, 2019

Crucial ties for Sligo Rovers and Galway United this evening

In the SSE Airtricity League, Sligo Rovers will look to bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Derry City when they host Bohemians tonight, in the Showgrounds, at eight o’clock. Currently sixth in the top flight, the clash with Bohs has been set us as a…

Jul 27, 2019

Mayo Hurling Championship results from last night

In the Mayo Hurling Championship last night Castlebar Mitchels earned a draw with Ballyhaunis. Tooreen enjoyed a comprehensive 17 point win over Westport. Ballyhaunis 1-13 Castlebar Mitchels 2-10 Tooreen 4-18 Westport 0-13

Jul 27, 2019

Triple header in Pearse Park Longford today with the Mayo Minors first on the bill

Pearse Park Longford is the venue for a triple header today. The Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Football Quarter final is first up with Mayo and Dublin meeting at 3pm This evening's Eirgrid All Ireland under-20 football semi-final is next on the agenda as…

Jul 26, 2019

Mayo minors make two changes up front for Dublin clash

The Mayo minors are looking to continue their winning run when they face Dublin in the All Ireland Minor quarter final tomorrow in Longford at 3pm. There are two changes to the Connacht champions at centre-forward and full-forward, with Owen McHale and Ray…

Jul 26, 2019

Mayo ladies side to face Donegal named

The Mayo Ladies team to face Donegal shows three changes as Dayna Finn, Ciara Whyte and Fiona Doherty get the nod for Peter Leahy’s side, with a place in the quarter finals up for grabs. Mayo can top the group with a draw or win, having defeated Tyrone in…

Jul 26, 2019

Galway minors show one change from Connacht final defeat

The Galway minor football team to take on Kildare as part of football triple header in Longford tomorrow has been named. The Tribesmen show one change from the side that lost the Connacht final to Mayo as Kyle O’Neill replaces Daniel McNulty in the half-back…

Jul 26, 2019

Moycullen basketball player excited for Macedonia test

Moycullen Basketball Club’s James Connaire is part of the Irish U-18 basketball squad competing at the European Championships in Romania. The underage men’s side get their Euro campaign underway this evening when they take on Macedonia at 6.45pm. The Irish…

Jul 26, 2019

Dublin legend believes Mayo can upset the odds against Donegal

Mayo can’t be written of just - that’s according to former All -Star with Dublin Coman Goggins. James Horan’s side lost to Kerry in their first Super 8 encounter but bounced back last weekend beating Meath in Croke Park. They host Donegal in Elvery’s MacHale…

Jul 26, 2019

Connacht Rugby unveil new kit ahead of Celtic Cup

Connacht Rugby has announced a new home kit for the 2019/2020 season and it is available across all Elvery’s Sports stores in the province. The Pro 14 side have launched their new kit this morning with Bundee Aki, Jarad Butler and Sean O’Brien among the…

Jul 26, 2019

Mayo GAA club results from Thursday 25th July

THURSDAY 25TH JULY, 2019 HOMELAND U16 C CHSHIP CUP Kilmeena 4-19 v 4-18 Eastern Gaels NORTH MAYO U14 B CHAMPIONSHIP Naomh Padraig 4-12 v 6-10 Béal an Mhuirthead SOUTH MAYO U14 A CHAMPIONSHIP Ballinrobe 6-7 v 2-7 Davitts SOUTH MAYO U14 B CHAMPIONSHIP…

Jul 25, 2019

Results from last night's North Mayo U21 Championship

North Mayo U21 B Championship Final Cill Chomain 1-15 Crossmolina 3-05 North Mayo U21 A Championship Semi-Final Knockmore 4-16 Ardmoy McHales 0-05

Jul 25, 2019

Galway Ladies claim third successive U16 All-Ireland title

All-Ireland Ladies Minor U16 Finals A Final: Galway 7-16 Meath 3-10 C Final: Louth 6-18 Sligo 3-12

Jul 24, 2019

Mayo U16 Championship results

North Mayo U16 B Championship Final Naomh Padraig 2-15 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-12 Homeland U16 A Championship Davitts 0-17 Knockmore 2-09 Homeland U16 C Championship Achill 4-12 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 4-10

Jul 24, 2019

Bohola's John Mountney in European action for Dundalk tonight

Dundalk welcome Qarabag of Azerbaijan to Oriel Park for a Champions League second qualifying round first leg tie tonight. Kick off is at 7.45. The visitors reached the Group stage of the competition two years ago. Bohola’s John Mountney is in action for…

Jul 24, 2019

Ballyheane crowned Connacht U18 Youth Champions

Ballyheane were crowned Connacht U18 Youth Champions for the first time in their history last night with a 1-0 win over Manulla. Ballyheane coach Martin Lyons told Midwest Sport after the game that it’s a fantastic day for a small country club.

Jul 24, 2019

Capacity reduced to just over 25,000 for Mayo v Donegal

It has been confirmed that the capacity for the crunch Super 8’s clash between Mayo and Donegal at Elverys MacHale Park has been reduced due to Health & Safety. The capacity for the stand alone fixture is at 25,369 which is down from just over 31,000.…

Jul 23, 2019

Mayo minors take on Dublin in the last eight this weekend

The Mayo minor footballers will play Dublin in the All-Ireland quarter-final in Longford this Weekend. The Connacht champions face a Dublin side that lost narrowly to Kildare in the Leinster final after extra-time. Throw-in on Saturday is at 3 o’clock in…

Jul 23, 2019

Galway minors one game away from third consecutive final

The Galway minor hurlers will take on Wexford in the All-Ireland semi-finals as part of a double-bill with the Wexford Tipperary All-Ireland semi-final in Croke Park. The young westerners are hoping to book an All-Ireland final date with the winners of…

Jul 23, 2019

Mayo Ladies eager to make an All-Ireland quarter-final

The Mayo ladies face a do-or-die tie with Donegal in the final round of the All-Ireland group stages. With a win over Tyrone in their first outing, a win or a draw will be enough to see Peter Leahy’s women over the line and into the All-Ireland…

Jul 23, 2019

Westport ladies driving Irish 7's rugby success

Two Westport women represented the Ireland U18’s rugby 7’s in the World Games in Paris. The Mayo News reports that both Ava Ryder and Grace Brown-Moran of Westport RFC competed for the underage Ireland 7’s team that finished as runners-up. Grace Brown-Moran…

Jul 23, 2019

Kiltimagh sisters leading Ireland's underage basketball

Kiltimagh sisters Dayna and Hazel Finn have both been honored with the captaincy of the Ireland U20 and U16 basketball teams respectively. The Connaught Telegraph reports Dayna has been selected as vice-captain for the U20 ladies team, who head to Kosovo on…

Jul 23, 2019

Sligo Rovers receive English Premier League One player

Sligo Rovers gain Accrington Stanley midfielder Niall Watson on loan until the end of the season, while Liam Kerrigan heads for UCD. 19-year-old Watson makes the temporary switch — subject to international clearance — to the Rovers from the English League One…

Jul 22, 2019

Sligo Rovers to face strong Bohs outfit Saturday

Sligo Rovers will face a bolstered Bohs side at 8 o’clock on Saturday in the Showgrounds. Bohemians have added some much-needed firepower as they continue their push for Europe. Keith Long's side are without top scorer Dinny Corcoran due to a long-term…

Jul 22, 2019

U18 Connaught Cup set for all Mayo showdown

The U18 Connaught Cup Final will be played at Milebush Park tomorrow evening at 6-30. Ballyheane and Manulla will compete to be crowned the underage champions of the province. Ballyheane postponed their Elverys Sports Super League tie against Ballina town and…

Jul 22, 2019

Claremorris swimmers to compete in Summer Swimming Championships

Irish Summer Division 1 Swimming Championships start this Wednesday through to Sunday in the National Aquatic Center, Blanchardstown, Dublin. There will be 6 swimmers from Claremorris Swimming Club representing the club; Megan Kilgallen, Jack Delaney, Ethan…

Jul 22, 2019

Ballinrobe races get underway this evening

There's racing taking place today at Ballinrobe. Horse Racing has been taking place at the present venue since 1921 and prior to that at other locations around the town, with Race meetings recorded as far back as 1774. Ballinrobe Racecourse was named…

Jul 22, 2019

Golf results from the weekend

Dunmore Demesne Golf Club Gents 1st James Gaffney 64 Student Conor Finn 65 Ladies 1st Cathy Silke 70 Balla Golf Club: Ladies: 1st: Geraldine Kilgallon, 37 Gents: 1st: Sean Canny, 36 Ladies Blackrocks Nursing Home 18 Holes Stableford 1st Carmel Timoney 35pts…

Jul 21, 2019

Mayo defeat Meath to set up Donegal showdown

Mayo keep their All-Ireland hopes alive as they defeated Meath in Croke Park yesterday by 2-17 to 0-14. Kevin McLoughlin’s goal proved crucial for James Horan’s men as they broke the Meath stranglehold in towards the end of the second half. Points from James…

Jul 21, 2019

Mayo Football League Results from Sunday July 21st

Sunday 21st July 2019 Elverys Sports Super League—Round 15 Westport Utd 1 v 0 Claremorris Ballyheane P v P Ballina Town Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 15 Swinford P v P Manulla ‘B’ Bangor Hibs 2 v 3 Iorras Aontaithe Conn Rangers 2 v 2 Glenhest Rovers…

Jul 21, 2019

Mayo GAA club results from Saturday July 20th

SATURDAY 20TH JULY, 2019 MAYO ADULT LEAGUE 2019 DIVISION 4 Ardagh 1-7 v 2-9 Knockmore Ardnaree 2-12 v 3-16 Westport GAA Ballycastle 0-12 v 0-13 Kilmovee Shamrocks Eastern Gaels 0-13 v 5-15 Tuar Mhic Éadaigh MAYO ADULT LEAGUE 2019 DIVISION 5 KNOCKOUT…

Jul 21, 2019

Mayo Football League Results from Saturday July 20th

Saturday 20th July 2019 Elverys Sports Super League—Round 15 Ballyhaunis Town 2 v 2 Ballyglass Manulla 4 v 3 Snugboro Utd Straide & Foxford Utd 0 v 8 Castlebar Celtic Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 15 Fahy Rovers 3 v 1 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Ballina Town…

Jul 20, 2019

Galway suffer ten-point defeat to Kerry in Junior final

The Galway Junior footballers have lost the All-Ireland Junior Final to Kerry in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise, on a scoreline of Galway 0-13 to 3-14 Kerry. A second half hat-trick of goals were the difference for the Kingdom's junior footballers are Barry…

Jul 20, 2019

Roscommon minor ladies into All-Ireland B final after extra-time

The Roscommon minor ladies are through to the Minor B All-Ireland final after an impressive 3-13 to 3-9 win over Clare after extra-time. The sides were deadlocked after full-time at Roscommon 2-10 to Clare's 3-7. But the Rossies outscored their opponents by…

Jul 20, 2019

Galway minors book semi-final berth with Wexford

The Galway minor hurlers held off a battling Clare challenge to progress to the All-Ireland semi-finals. The Tribesmen defeated the Banner on a full-time scoreline of 1-24 to 1-22 in O'Moore Park, Poortlaoise. Brian Hanley's side needed to avoid a six point…

Jul 20, 2019

Sligo Rovers player named in Ireland U19 squad

A Sligo Rovers player is named in the Ireland U19 squad to take on the Czech Republic tomorrow evening. Niall Morahan is named in the panel to take on the central European team in the final game of group B in the UEFA European U19 championships. The…

Jul 20, 2019

Galway United draw with Bray

Galway United played out a 2-2 draw with Bray in Eamonn Deacy Park last night. The draw leaves United at second from the bottom in Division One of the league ahead of Wexford FC. United will now make the journey to Strokestown road to take on Longford Town…

Jul 20, 2019

Rovers let in three on away trip to Derry

Sligo Rovers suffered a 3-0 hammering at the hands of Derry in the Ulster team’s home ground last night. After a delayed start due to a floodlight failure, Derry City were able to keep their hopes for European qualification alive. For Rovers it’s a…

Jul 20, 2019

Mayo GAA club results from Friday 19th July

FRIDAY 19TH JULY, 2019 MAYO ADULT LEAGUE 2019 DIVISION 2 Ballinrobe 0-10 v 0-6 Kilmaine MICHAEL WALSH SENIOR KNOCKOUT Claremorris 0-9 v 0-14 Knockmore HOMELAND U16 A CHSHIP GRP 2 Bohola Moy Davitts 1-13 v 2-10 Ballina Stephenites HOMELAND U14 A CHSHIP FINALS…

Jul 20, 2019

Mayo make three changes for Meath clash

Mayo make the trip to Croke Park on Sunday to take on Meath in Round 2 of the Super 8's. A defeat to Kerry last weekend means Mayo need a win on Sunday if they are to have any hope of making the All Ireland semi-finals. Following that loss the team named…

Jul 19, 2019

Galway minors unchanged to take on Banner

The Galway minor hurlers to face Clare at 3pm tomorrow in Portlaoise are named. Manager Brian Hanley has stuck with the same starting team as the one that defeated Kilkenny last Sunday by three points. Ian McGlynn captains the Tribesmen to take on the Banner.…

Jul 19, 2019

Roscommon team to face Dublin named

Roscommon name their team to take on Jim Gavin’s men in a Croke Park double-bill as Cork and Tyrone do battle at 5pm, with the two provincial champions clashing at 7pm on Saturday. Anthony Cunningham makes one change to the team that started the Tyrone Game.…

Jul 19, 2019

Rovers head to Derry while United host Bray

Sligo Rovers make the journey to the Ryan McBride Brandywell as they take on Derry City in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division this evening. Sligo Boss Liam Buckley believes despite City’s track record his side can compete with any team in the league. Buckley…

Jul 19, 2019

Mayo GAA underage results from last night

North Mayo U14 A Championship Ballina Stephenites 6-13 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 3-03 Erris St. Pats 9-16 Knockmore 1-04 North Mayo U14 C Championship Lahardane 10-09 Cill Chomain 2-06 South Mayo U14 A Championship Claremorris 10-12 Ballinrobe 7-14 South Mayo…

Jul 18, 2019

Eoghan Bán Gallagher set to miss Donegal's Super 8 clash with Kerry on Sunday

Donegal's Eoghan Bán Gallagher is set to miss the Super 8 clash with Kerry at Croke Park on Sunday. Gallagher reportedly suffered a leg injury in training last night. Declan Bonner's side started their Super 8's campaign with a win over Meath last weekend. It…

Jul 18, 2019

Last night's Mayo GAA results

South Mayo Junior A Championship Final Hollymount-Carramore 1-13 Davitts 1-12 South Mayo Junior B Championship Final Garrymore 2-12 Claremorris 0-06 North Mayo Junior B Championship Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-11 Ballina Stephenites 0-16 East Mayo Junior…

Jul 18, 2019

Ballina Swimming Club had three competitors take part in Swim Ireland's Irish National Division 2 competition

Ballina Swimming Club had 3 swimmers qualify and take part in Swim Ireland's Irish National Division 2 competition which took place in the UL Limerick last weekend with 96 clubs and over 870 athletes taking part. Edwin Rolston qualified for his first time…

Jul 18, 2019

Paddy Durcan set to miss Mayo's clash with Meath this weekend

Paddy Durcan looks set to miss Mayo's super-8 meeting with Meath at Croke Park. A thigh injury ruled the wing-back out of their defeat to Kerry last weekend. It is believed the injury will keep Durcan out of action for two to three weeks.

Jul 17, 2019

Connacht will begin their PRO14 campaign with a trip away to the Scarlets

Leinster will begin the defence of their Guinness PRO14 title with a trip to Benetton. Leo Cullen's side will make the trip to Italy for a quarter-past-five kick-off on the evening of Saturday September 28th. Connacht are away to Scarlets in their opener,…

Jul 17, 2019

Full Live commentary of Mayo v Meath on Midwest Radio this Sunday

Mayo will have to dust themselves down from last weekend’s disappointing defeat in Killarney to focus for the Challenge of Meath in Croke Park this Sunday. A win is imperative for James Horan’s side if they are to have any chance in reaching the last four but…

Jul 17, 2019

Ballina 10KM Run rescheduled for this Friday evening

The Ballina AC 10Km Run/Walk will take place this Friday evening at 7pm. Registration will take place from Scoil Pádraig from 5.30pm. The race was originally scheduled to take place during the Ballina Street Festival but has been re-fixed for this Friday…

Jul 17, 2019

Mayo Under 16 Championship results from last night

South Mayo U14 B Championship The Neale 5-12 Hollymount-Carramore 3-13 Homeland U16 C Championship Cup Achill 6-6 Aghamore 2-7 U16 E Championship Cup Bonniconlon 2-14 Shrule/Glencorrib 3-04 U16 A Championship Cup Castlebar Mitchels 4-12 Knockmore 1-12 U16 D…

Jul 16, 2019

Connacht Ladies Rugby to take part in rugby double-bill

The Connacht Ladies will take on the Leinster ladies in the opening game of the inter-provincial championship. Donnybrook's Energia Park is to host its first ever Leinster double-bill next month. The men's side will face Coventry in a pre-season friendly…

Jul 16, 2019

Rover's treasurer backs All-Island football League

Sligo Rovers honorary treasurer David Rowe believes that the all-island league proposal from Kieran Lucid is a "very intelligent proposition". Rowe was in attendance with Sligo Rovers chairman Martin Heraghty at the National League strategic planning weekend…

Jul 16, 2019

Times, dates and referees confirmed for Mayo and Roscommon games

Times, dates and referees all confirmed for Mayo and Roscommon’s games at the weekend. The Rossie’s will take on Dublin in Croke Park at 7pm on Saturday evening as part of a double header with cork and Tyrone. Barry Cassidy will referee the encounter between…

Jul 16, 2019

USA World Cup winner has Achill roots

The scorer of the winning goal in the women’s World Cup football final has Achill roots. According to the Mayo News, American football international Rose Lavelle, is a third generation Achill-American. The 24-year old is the grandchild of John P. Lavelle of…

Jul 15, 2019

O'Connor smashes the scoring record

Cillian O’Connor breaks the all-time championship scorer in Mayo’s defeat at the hands of Kerry yesterday. The Ballintubber sharp-shooter overtook Colm Cooper when he kicked over a free in the second half of their ten-point hammering by the Kingdom. O’Connor…

Jul 15, 2019

Ballina woman leads Ireland to Ultimate Frisbee gold

A Ballina woman captained the first ever Irish Ultimate Frisbee team to win an international tournament. Sarah Melvin was a key member in the 21 women squad who won gold in the European Ultimate Frisbee Championships, in Hungary. The closest an Irish team has…

Jul 15, 2019

Mayo Football League Results from the weekend

Sunday 14th July 2019 McDonnell Cup Final in Solar 21 Park Newport/Mulranny Wanderers Won 5-3 on pemalties 2 v 2 Moy Villa Elverys Sports Super League—Round 14 Snugboro Utd 0 v 0 Ballyhaunis Town Ballyglass 0 v 2 Westport Utd Claremorris 8 v 0 Straide &…

Jul 15, 2019

Mayo GAA club results from the weekend

SATURDAY 13TH JULY, 2019 MICHAEL WALSH JUNIOR GROUP 2 Breaffy 1-13 v 3-7 Cill Chomain Hollymount-Carramore 0-11 v 0-8 Crossmolina Deel Rovers HOMELAND MINOR DIV 3 Eastern Gaels 4-23 v 3-5 Ardnaree FRIDAY 12TH JULY, 2019 MAYO ADULT LEAGUE 2019 DIVISION 6A…

Jul 15, 2019

Knockmore's Ciarán Nallon secures bronze in the Junior European Show jumping Championships

A county Mayo teenager has secured a bronze medal at the European Show jumping Championships in the Netherlands over the weekend. 17 years old Ciarán Nallon from Knockmore, Ballina was part of the Irish Junior Show Jumping team that took bronze at the event.

Jul 13, 2019

Mayo Ladies dig deep for an impressive 3 point win away to Tyrone

TG4 Ladies All-Ireland Senior Championship Group 3 - Round 1 Galway 1-14 Kerry 1-10 Group 4 - Round 1 Mayo 3-14 Tyrone 3-11

Jul 13, 2019

Mayo GAA club results from last night

Mayo Senior Football League Division 6A Balla 3-15 Ardagh 2-06 Michael Walsh Intermediate Final Kiltimagh 1-18 Ardnaree 1-17 AET County Cup Final Claremorris 2-15 Louisburgh 2-14 East Mayo Junior Championship Kilmovee Shamrocks 4-10 Ballaghaderreen 2-08 West…

Jul 13, 2019

Roscommon team to face Tyrone in the Super 8's named

Dr Hyde Park is the venue for the opening game of this year's Super-8's. Hubert Darcy comes into the Roscommon midfield in place of Conor Devaney for their meeting with Tyrone. Throw-in is at 5. After that, reigning All Ireland champions Dublin face Cork at…

Jul 13, 2019

Kerry make one change for tomorrow's clash with Mayo

Kerry have made one change in the side that won the Munster SFC final, as they prepare to face Mayo in their Super 8s opener tomorrow at Fitzgerald Stadium. Micheál Burns comes in to replace Jack Barry after coming on in the provincial decider against Cork…

Jul 12, 2019

Ballinrobe athlete makes her way into the history books in Sweden

A Ballinrobe athlete has become the fourth fastest Irish women in the 100m hurdles after achieving back-to-back a personal bests in the U23 European Athletics Championships. Sarah Quinn, of Bowgate Street Ballinrobe, is competing in the European U23 Athletics…

Jul 12, 2019

Paddy Durcan set to miss crucial Kerry clash

Mayo will likely be without yet another player for Sunday's Super-8s meeting with Kerry. The Connaught Telegraph reports that wing-back Paddy Durcan is the latest to succumb to injury. His place is set to go to Donal Vaughan, but leaves Mayo without Durcan,…

Jul 12, 2019

Tyrone's Peter Harte available for clash with Roscommon after having one of his black cards rescinded

Tyrone received a boost last night as forward Peter Harte had one of his three black cards this season rescinded. The former All-star will now be available for their 'Super 8s' clash with Roscommon tomorrow. Peter Harte picked up one of the black cards in…

Jul 11, 2019

Ray Moylette's fight in Boston not going ahead tomorrow night due to visa issues

Ray Moylette’s planned title fight in Boston this Friday night will now not go ahead. Visa issues have prevented the Islandeady boxer from entering the US. He was due to fight Monaghan's Larry Fryers in Boston for the New England Super Lightweight title. Ray…

Jul 10, 2019

Mayo’s Ray Moylette faces Larry Fryers in an intriguing America-hosted all-Irish clash this Friday

Mayo’s Ray Moylette faces Larry Fryers in an intriguing America-hosted all-Irish clash this Friday. The Islandeady boxer and the New York-based Clones fighter are scheduled to battle it out on a Murphys Boxing show at the Encore Casino in Boston Harbour(July…

Jul 10, 2019

Mike Solan names Mayo U20 team to face Galway in this evening's Connacht Final

The Mayo U20's head to Tuam this evening to face Galway in the Connacht U20 Final. Manager Mike Solan will be looking to win his 3rd Connacht title in four years following wins in 2016 & 2018. Following a big win over Sligo last week it's no surprise he has…

Jul 09, 2019

Connacht U20 Football Final live on Midwest Radio tomorrow evening

It’s Mayo and Galway once more this Wednesday evening in the Eirgrid Connacht U20 Football Final. Reigning Connacht Champions Mayo had a convincing 19 point win over Sligo last week while Galway advanced past Roscommon with 7 points to spare. Michael D.…

Jul 09, 2019

All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football semi-finals confirmed as a double header at Croke Park for the first time on August 25th

Today marked the launch of the All Ireland Ladies Football Championship and the Association has confirmed that both semi-finals and the final will be held at Croke Park. The semi-finals will be staged on Sunday August 25th, with the final on Sunday September…

Jul 09, 2019

Racing continues at Roscommon this evening

Action at Roscommon continues this evening with the first of a seven-race card going to post at 6 o’clock. The National Hunt card has some fascinating races and Midwest Radio’s tip today comes in the 7 o’clock race Chasing Abbey. We had a winner yesterday in…

Jul 09, 2019

FAI Cup draw reveals Dublin opposition for Rovers and United

The draw for the first round of the FAI Cup was revealed yesterday as Galway United takes on Collinstown while Sligo rovers face Glebe North in round one of the FAI Cup. The two Western sides will both face Dublin opposition in the first round of the…

Jul 09, 2019

Kerry receive boost while the Hyde hosts triple header

Kerry forward James O'Donoghue will be fit for the Super 8's showdown against Mayo in Killarney on Sunday. The Legion player missed the Munster final win over Cork with a hamstring injury. Sean Hurson has been confirmed as the referee for this crucial Super…

Jul 08, 2019

Referee appointed for Mayo V Kerry Super 8's clash

Tyrone referee Sean Hurson will be the man in the middle for Mayo and Kerry's opening Super 8's clash in Fitzgerald Stadium, at 4 o'clock on Sunday. The Red Hand official refereed the division two final between Donegal and Meath earlier in the year and will…

Jul 08, 2019

UCD sign Jack Keaney from Sligo Rovers

UCD have signed Jack Keaney from Sligo Rovers. The midfielder has joined the Students on a scholarship programme.

Jul 08, 2019

Seven Race Card at Roscommon this evening

There's a seven race card at Roscommon this evening where the first goes to post at 6 o'clock. Today is Ladies Day and there is also racing at the Roscommon track tomorrow.

Jul 07, 2019

Ballina Town & Westport United both through to the Westaro Cup Final

Westaro Cup Semi-Final Ballina Town 4-1 Ballyglass Westport United 1-0 Ballyheane Elverys Sports Super League Manulla 2-0 Ballyhaunis Town Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Ballina Town B 7-0 Bangor Hibs Swinford 8-2 Iorras Aontaithe Fahy Rovers 2-2 Achill…

Jul 07, 2019

Mayo GAA club round-up from today

MAYO ADULT LEAGUE 2019 DIVISION 3 Kilmeena 1-14 v 2-15 Ballyhaunis MAYO ADULT LEAGUE 2019 DIVISION 4 Kilmoveee Shamrocks 1-6 v 1-16 Cill Chomain Knockmore 0-1 v 0-0 Ballycastle Tuar Mhic Éadaigh 4-12 v 1-10 Killala MAYO ADULT LEAGUE 2019 DIVISION 5A Ballycroy…

Jul 07, 2019

1,300 partake in Achill Half Marathon

The Achill Half Marathon and 10k took place on Saturday last with more than 1,300 runners from a record 22 different countries taking part in the event. The early morning mist cleared by the start of the race to bring almost perfect racing conditions. The…

Jul 07, 2019

Diarmuid O'Connor and Matthew Ruane set for Super 8's return

Mayo manager James Horan has hinted at the return of both Diarmuid O’Connor and Matthew Ruane from injury before the end of the Super 8's. Speaking after their round 4 qualifier win over Galway, Horan said that the two-time young footballer-of-the-year is in…

Jul 07, 2019

Mayo League results from Saturday July 6th

Killeen Sports Grounds League One Crossmolina 2-2 Partry Athletic Claremorris B 4-4 Killala Calor Gas League Two Moy Villa 5-1 Kilmore Kiltimagh Knock Utd B 2-0 Ballyvary Blue Bombers

Jul 07, 2019

Galway Ladies see off Mayo in Connacht Final at the second time of asking

TG4 Connacht Ladies Senior Football Final Replay Galway 3-07 Mayo 0-09

Jul 07, 2019

Mayo progress to the Super 8's

All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Round 4 Qualifier Mayo 2-13 Galway 1-13 Mayo are now through to the Super 8's and will face Kerry next Sunday in Killarney at 4pm.

Jul 05, 2019

Mayo are Connacht Minor Football Champions

Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Football Final Mayo 1-18 Galway 1-17 (AET)

Jul 05, 2019

James Horan makes four changes ahead of tomorrows clash with Galway

It's Mayo v Galway in Munster this weekend as both teams head to the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick for a Round 4 Football qualifier. A one point win over Armagh last weekend means Mayo will be looking to make it three wins in as many weeks through the…

Jul 05, 2019

Mayo name their side to face Galway in Connacht Minor Football Final

The Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Football Final takes centre stage tonight in Tuam Stadium between Mayo & Galway. Four goals from Paul Walsh in the semi-final against Sligo was the difference as Mayo ran out 5-7 to 1-10 for the victors over the Yeats men.…

Jul 05, 2019

Sligo Rovers travel to face Shamrock Rovers tonight

Dundalk have an eight-point lead at the summit of the S-S-E Airtricity League Premier Division ahead of their match at Derry this evening. Shamrock Rovers host Sligo, Cork City take on Bohemians at Turner's Cross while Waterford are at home to St Pat's.…

Jul 05, 2019

Galway hurlers suffer 4 point defeat to Kilkenny last night in Leinster U20 Championship semi-final

Kilkenny are through to the Leinster U20 hurling championship final after a 1-19 to 1-15 win over Galway in Tullamore last night. Eoin Cody scored the goal for DJ Carey's side who will now play Wexford in the final.

Jul 05, 2019

Joe McQuillan appointed as referee for Mayo v Galway in Round 4 Qualifier

Cavan official Joe McQuillan has been confirmed as the referee for Saturday’s round 4 qualifier between Mayo & Galway. Joe was the referee in both the 2017 & 2013 All-Ireland finals involving Mayo. The game gets underway at 7pm and is part of a double header…

Jul 05, 2019

Mayo League results from last night

Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2-2 Ballina Town B Glenhest Rovers 4-0 Swinford Conn Rangers 4-2 Fahy Rovers Killeen Sports Grounds League One Westport Utd 5-1 Ballyglass B Calor Gas League Two Newport/Mulranny Wanderers 4-0 Ballina Utd

Jul 04, 2019

Galway aiming to book their place in to the Leinster U20 Hurling Championship Final tonight

Wexford will find out their Leinster under-20 Hurling Championship final opponents tonight. Galway and Kilkenny meet in the second semi-final at Tullamore's O'Connor Park at half-seven. The winners will also be assured of a place in the last-four of the…

Jul 04, 2019

Mayo Ladies name their team to face Galway in Connacht Final Replay

The Mayo Ladies clash with Galway in the TG4 Connacht Final replay on Saturday at the LIT Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. The game throws in at 4pm and is live on Midwest Radio Sport with Corrigan Stores, Ballintubber. Peter Leahy has named his side for…

Jul 04, 2019

Barry Geraghty will miss the Galway Festival as he continues to recover from a double leg break

Jockey Barry Geraghty will miss the Galway Festival as he continues to recover from a double leg break. The 39-year-old's recovery from fractures to his tibia and fibula suffered at Aintree in April is taking longer than first anticipated. Geraghty says he's…

Jul 04, 2019

Mayo Ladies Underage Results from last night

Under 16 Results Div 1A Rd 6 Kilmoremoy 12-20 Swinford Killasser 1-06 Westport A 7-19 Ballyhaunis 2-07 Under 16 Result Div 1B Rd 6 Knockmore 2-13 Hollymount 2-08 Under 16 League Div 2 Castlebar Mitchels A 2-12 Kilmovee Shamrocls 5-09 CL McHale Rovers 0-00…

Jul 04, 2019

Mayo GAA results from last night

West Mayo Junior Championship Final Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 4-13 Kilmeena 0-05 South Mayo Junior Championship Semi-Final Davitts 3-14 Garrymore 0-10 North Mayo Junior Championship Preliminary Round Ballina Stephenites 2-10 Kiltane 0-11 Minor A Summer League…

Jul 04, 2019

Mayo through to Connacht U20 Football Final

Mayo are through to the Connacht Under-20 Football final following last night's 1-25 to 1-6 win over Sligo in Castlebar. The defending champions will face Galway in next Wednesday's final in Tuam. Galway beat Roscommon by 17-points to 1-7 in Kiltoom. Mayo…

Jul 03, 2019

Tomorrow evening's Super League Games called due to a number of players involved in the Connacht/Ulster Trials

Both Super League match scheduled for tomorrow evening have been postponed as a result of Mayo’s involvement in the Connacht/Ulster trials on Friday. Castlebar Celtic’s clash with Ballyhaunis Town and the meeting of Manulla and Ballyheane have both been…

Jul 03, 2019

Mayo U20 team named to play Sligo in Connacht semi-final this evening

The Mayo U20's host Sligo this evening in the semi-finals of the Connacht GAA U20 football championship in Elvery's MacHale Park at 7.30pm. Manager Mike Solan in his fourth year in charge will be hoping to add to the Connacht titles won in 2016 & 2018. The…

Jul 02, 2019

GAA confirms dates and venues for Phase 1 & 2 of the Super 8's

The times, dates and venues for Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Super 8s have been announced this afternoon. On Saturday week next 13th July, Roscommon will take on either Cavan or Tyrone at Dr Hyde Park at 5pm. The following day, Sunday 14th, the winners of the…

Jul 02, 2019

Lee Keegan is set to miss Mayo’s round 4 qualifier clash with Galway on Saturday due to an ankle injury

Lee Keegan is set to miss Mayo’s round 4 qualifier clash with Galway on Saturday due to an ankle injury. The former Footballer of the Year had to be helped off the pitch and though the Mayo management is remaining tight-lipped about his prospects of facing…

Jul 01, 2019

Mayo V Galway fixed for Limerick at 7pm Saturday evening - following ladies Connacht senior final replay

The GAA have confirmed that Mayo will take on Galway in Round 4 of the All-Ireland senior football championship qualifiers on Saturday evening next at 7pm at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. It's the second game in a double-header. The Ladies Connacht Senior…

Jul 01, 2019

Belmullet's Sinéad Diver wins 10,000 metres at Oceania Athletics Championships in Australia

Sinéad Diver from Belmullet won the 10,000 metres last week at the Oceania Athletics Championships in Townsville a coastal city in northeastern Queensland, Australia. On Thursday last, Sinéad won the women’s 10,000 metres in 32:25, finishing four seconds…

Jul 01, 2019

Mayo face Galway in Round 4 of the All Ireland Football Qualifiers next weekend

Galway and Mayo will go head to head in round four of the All Ireland senior football championship qualifiers following this morning's draw. One of the Connacht kingpins will therefore not make the Super 8's. It's going to be an all Ulster affair as Cavan are…

Jun 30, 2019

All-Ireland Feile success for Carnacon & Charlestown

All Ireland silverware for Carnacon and Charlestown Sarsfields as an epic 2019 john west Feile Peil na nOg came to an end yesterday after 851 games across connacht over the weekend. Carnacon defeated Loughrea in the Division 3 Shield girls final on a 4-4 to…

Jun 30, 2019

Mayo GAA Results from Sunday June 30th

Mayo Junior A Championship Group 1 Kilmeena 4-12 Kilmovee Shamrocks 0-06 Mayo Senior League Division 4 Cill Chomain 3-13 Knockmore 0-12 Ardagh 0-19 Tourmakeady 1-08 Davitts 2-11 Ballycastle 1-06 Killala 2-11 Westport 2-10 Division 5A Charlestown Sarsfields…

Jun 30, 2019

Mayo League results from this weekend

Elverys Sports Super League Manulla 3-1 Castlebar Celtic Ballina Town 6-2 Snugboro Utd Claremorris 2-0 Ballyheane Straide & Foxford Utd 2-2 Ballyglass Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Ballina Town B 4-0 Manulla B Bangor Hibs 4-1 Achill Rovers Swinford 3-0…

Jun 30, 2019

Mayo through to round 4 of the Qualifiers following one point win over Armagh

All-Ireland Senior Football Qualifiers Round 3 Mayo 2-13 Armagh 1-15 Mayo will find out their next opponents on Monday morning.

Jun 29, 2019

Mayo face a tough assignment this evening in Round 3 of the All-Ireland Football Qualifiers

Mayo clash with Armagh this evening in round three of the football qualifiers. James Horan has made four changes from the side that beat Down a week ago. Throw-in at Castlebar is at 7 o'clock. The game is live on Midwest Radio Sport in association with JJ…

Jun 29, 2019

Mayo suffer narrow defeat at the hands of North Tipperary in the U15 Gaynor Cup

Mayo suffered a 3 -2 defeat in their second group game on Saturday against North Tipperary in the U15 Gaynor Cup. In a good showing by the girls they were a little unlucky not to get something from the game with Molly O Connor and Laura Haran scoring the…

Jun 28, 2019

Mayo name their side to face Armagh tomorrow night

Mayo host Armagh tomorrow evening in Round 3 of the Football qualifiers at Elvery's MacHale Park at 7pm. Following a five point win over Down in Newry last weekend manager James Horan makes four changes to this starting team with Michael Plunkett, Donal…

Jun 28, 2019

Féile Peil na nÓg takes place this weekend across Connacht

The eagerly-awaited John West All Ireland Under 14 Féile Peil na nÓg takes place this weekend across Connacht. There's huge Mayo involvement, with a total of 44 Mayo teams taking part - 27 boys teams and 17 girls' football teams. 851 games will be played at…

Jun 27, 2019

Mayo Ladies Club Results

Senior Championship Group A Round 1 FT: Knockmore 1-7 Carnacon 3-20 Under 16 Leagues Rd 5 Div 1A Westport A 4-17 Swinford Killasser 4-05 Ballyhaunis 4-11 Kilmoremoy 2-11 Div 1B Knockmore A 7-09 Kiltimagh 3-16 Hollymount 1-09 Parke KC 3-11 Div 2 Under 16…

Jun 27, 2019

Roscommon progress in Connacht U20 Championship

Connacht U20 Football Championship Quarter Final Roscommon 3-17 Leitrim 4-13 (AET)

Jun 27, 2019

Mayo through to Connacht Minor Football Final

Connacht Minor Football Semi-Final Mayo 5-07 Sligo 1-10 Mayo will face Galway in the final next Friday July 5th in Tuam Stadium.

Jun 26, 2019

Mayo Minor team to face Sligo is named

Mayo face Sligo in the Connacht Minor semi-final tonight in Elvery's MacHale Park at 7.30pm. When the two teams met in the round robin stage Sligo came out on top so Mayo will be eager to get a win and book a place in next weeks final against Galway. 1. Luke…

Jun 26, 2019

Mayo sporting organisations and clubs to receive €21,500 through Partnerships 2019 special participation grant scheme

At a recent Mayo Sports Partnership Board meeting €21,500 was allocated to 47 clubs / organisations in Mayo through the Partnerships 2019 special participation grant scheme. Special guest at a recent presentation evening, Minister for Rural and Community…

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