Liam Kearney appointed first-team coach at Galway United

Jan 22, 2021

TG4 to show matches & highlights from AFLW with five players from Mayo in the league

TG4 have announced that the station will broadcast weekly matches and highlights from the upcoming Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) season. The NAB AFL Women’s Competition begins on the last weekend of January with fourteen teams battling it out over…

Jan 22, 2021

Curry native appointed new Sligo Minor manager

Sligo GAA have appointed Paul Henry as their new Minor manager. The Curry native who is in charge of the U16 team last year takes over the role from Darragh Fallon. Henry will be assisted by Tubbercurry’s Colm McGee, Coolera/Strandhill’s Enda Mitchell,…

Jan 22, 2021

Galway native included in Horse Sport Ireland's Olympic squad

Horse Sport Ireland’s Eventing High Performance Director Sally Corscadden has announced the updated Tokyo longlist squad and Tokyo 2020 potential squad for this year’s Olympic Games. The list includes Aoife Clark, Galway’s Cathal Daniels, Sarah Ennis, Padraig…

Jan 21, 2021

Portwest agree new five-year sponsorship deal with Mayo GAA

Mayo GAA has announced Portwest as their latest commercial partner. This new five-year sponsorship agreement will see the Portwest logo on the back of all Mayo jerseys from the start of this season. The new sponsorship agreement was ratified at tonight's…

Jan 21, 2021

Sean Deane appointed new Mayo Minor football manager

Sean Deane from Breaffy GAA has tonight been appointed as the new Mayo U17 Football manager. Sean's backroom team will consist of former Mayo captain Gary Ruane, Shane Conway, Shane McCann & Danny O'Toole. He has been appointed on a three-year term with a…

Jan 21, 2021

Gary O'Connor moves up as First Team Coach at Galway United

Galway United have announced the appointment of Gary O'Connor as First Team Coach. John Caulfield has strengthened his backroom staff further after the announcement that Lisa Fallon has joined the club as First Team Head Coach. O'Connor takes up his new role…

Jan 21, 2021

Lisa Fallon appointed First Team Head Coach at Galway United

Galway United have announced the appointment of Lisa Fallon as First Team Head Coach. The highly-experienced UEFA Pro Licence holder joins the club after successful spells at Chelsea FC, Cork City FC and with Dublin GAA’s Senior Footballers. Fallon was part…

Jan 21, 2021

Galway's Thérèse Maher to feature on tonight's Laochra Gael

Galway Camogie Star Thérèse Maher will feature on tonight's Laochra Gael programme on TG4. The eighth of eleven children from a famous hurling family, Thérèse stood out from a very young age. She made her Galway debut at just 16, and it seemed that she was…

Jan 21, 2021

Oisin Mullin in a battle to be crowned Young Sports Star of the Year

Mayo's own Oisin Mullin is locked in a head-to-head battle with soccer player Dara O'Shea for the title of Ireland's Young Sports Star of the Year 2020. The Kilmaine man has had a great year, being one of the young players that is bringing great hope for the…

Jan 21, 2021

Galway's Beibhinn Parsons awarded Rugby Writers Women's Player of the Year

Béibhinn Parsons has been awarded the Guinness Rugby Writers of Ireland Women’s Player of The Year following her breakthrough season in 2019/2020. The Ballinasloe winger enjoyed a tremendous season with Ireland, while balancing international rugby with her…

Jan 21, 2021

Emlyn Mulligan transfers to St. Mary's GAA in Sligo

Emlyn Mulligan has transferred to Sligo Club St. Mary's. The 32-year-old captained Melvin Gaels to the Knock-out stages of the Leitrim Senior Championship last season but is now committing to the Sligo club for 2021. St. Mary's are managed by Leitrim man…

Jan 20, 2021

Galway's Jack Glynn named U20 player of the Year

Galway's Jack Glynn has been named the Eirgrid U20 Player of the Year while Donal Ó Fátharta has won the Manager of the Year award. The Tribesmen captured All-Ireland crown last month by seeing off Dublin by one point in the decider. Galway have six players…

Jan 20, 2021

Mayo GAA looking for stewards to assist with games at MacHale Park

Mayo GAA will be holding a Training Course for voluntary stewards to assist with the games in MacHale Park in Castlebar and at club pitches in Mayo for 2021 and beyond. When trained, these voluntary stewards will also be available to assist their clubs with…

Jan 20, 2021

Men across Mayo encouraged to sign up to "Men on the Move"

Mayo Sports Partnership are calling on all men across Mayo who want to improve their mental & physical health, general mood and wellbeing to join their Men on the Move Virtual Programme where you will get weekly calls and advice from a qualified physical…

Jan 20, 2021

Entries open for first Colm Horkan Memorial Run

Entry is now open for the first Colm Horkan Memorial Run which takes place on 14th February, in memory of the late Detective Garda Colm Horkan from Charlestown. East Mayo AC have teamed up with Charlestown GAA club to organise the run, which is a virtual…

Jan 20, 2021

Caelan Doris presents Ballina Rugby club with his first Ireland jersey

Ballina Rugby Club received a special delivery this week, as Caelan Doris presented his home club with his first Ireland jersey. Caelan first lined out for Ballina at an Aviva Minis festival in 2010. Ten years later, he won his first international cap for…

Jan 19, 2021

Bundee Aki close to making Connacht return

Connacht centre Bundee Aki is close to making his return from a knee injury. Aki could yet be fit for Ireland's Six Nations campaign. He also hasn't been ruled out of Connacht's re-fixed Pro14 encounter with the Ospreys at the Sportsground on Sunday. Fellow…

Jan 19, 2021

Irishtown native signs for Athlone Town AFC Ladies

Irishtown native Abbiegayle Ronayne has signed for Athlone Town AFC Ladies. The former Ballinrobe Town player has previously played for Sligo Rovers Under 17s in 2018 and Galway WFC in 2019, where she was a key player their Under 17 team that won the league…

Jan 19, 2021

Former Tooreen boss Paul Hunt appointed manager of Roscommon club

Paul Hunt has been appointed manager of the Éire Óg Intermediate Team. Éire Óg GAA club said in a statement last night that they are ‘delighted to welcome’ the former Tooreen boss to James Timothy Park. Paul has played football and hurling with Aughamore,…

Jan 19, 2021

Applications for the Mayo Ladies job open

Mayo LGFA has invited applications for the role of Mayo Senior Inter County Football Manager. The role requires membership of the LGFA with knowledge of the organisations procedures and policies, a three-year proven track record in management of club and/or…

Jan 18, 2021

Details confirmed for the Connacht U20 & U17 Championships

Details have been confirmed for the 2021 Connacht U20 Football Championship. The action gets underway on April 3rd when Roscommon host Leitrim at the Quarter final stage. The winners will progress to face Sligo on April 10th while the other semi-final will…

Jan 18, 2021

Ex-Sligo Rovers boss recovering from ICU stint with Covid-19

Former Sligo Rovers boss Steve Cotterill is recovering in hospital after spending time in intensive care with Covid-19. The current Shrewsbury Town manger's assistant Aaron Wilbraham gave an update on his condition ahead of the side's FA Cup third-round tie…

Jan 18, 2021

LISTEN: Roscommon footballer talks about her experience with Covid-19

Joanne Cregg (27) is a Roscommon & Michael Glaveys footballer but she is also a Junior Doctor at University Hospital Galway. Joanne was speaking to Tommy about the current situation in the hospital and her own experience when she contracted Covid-19. MidWest…

Jan 18, 2021

LISTEN: Newly elected Mayo LGFA Chairman Des Philips

The newly elected Chairman of Mayo LGFA Des Philips joined Michael D. McAndrew on the Sunday Sports Show yesterday afternoon. He says that the first and 'most urgent' job for the new County Board is the appointment of a new manager to replace the outgoing…

Jan 17, 2021

LISTEN: Sligo Boxer Aaron Gethins

Sligo PRO Boxer Aaron Gethins joined Midwest Sport this afternoon to discuss his career to date as well as the disappointment of his fight in Spain being called off later this month. The Sligo Town boxer is optimistic of getting a fight within the next couple…

Jan 17, 2021

LISTEN: New Mayo U20 Manager Maurice Sheridan

Newly appointed Mayo U20 football manager Maurice Sheridan joined Michael D McAndrew on Sunday Sport for a chat this afternoon. The Balla native was ratified as manager during the week and is looking forward to getting stuck into the role.

Jan 17, 2021

LISTEN: Austin O'Malley on Mayo GAA & exciting webinar he is involved with next week

Former Mayo footballer Austin O’Malley joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport today to talk about the recent Mayo retirements as well as looking ahead to what we can expect in 2021. The Louisburgh native also spoke about a webinar he is involved with as…

Jan 17, 2021

LISTEN: Johnny Carey from Geesala Boxing Club

Johnny Carey of Geesala Boxing Club received national recognition for his dedicated work with the Club at the virtual 2020 Federation of Irish Sport Volunteers in Sport awards, supported by EBS Mortgage Masters. Johnny Carey is one of the pillars of Geesala…

Jan 17, 2021

LISTEN: Anne McHale of Ballina Braves Basketball Club

Anne McHale of Ballina Braves Boys Basketball club was among a number of volunteers who was honoured earlier this week at the virtual 2020 Federation of Irish Sports "Volunteers in Sport" Awards. Sports clubs and members of the public were invited late last…

Jan 16, 2021

Galway have seven players nominated for Hurling PWC All-Stars

All Ireland champions Limerick dominate this year's Hurling PWC All-Stars shortlist. 14 of John Kiely's side are among a total list of 45 with beaten finalists Waterford accounting for 10. Gearoid Hegarty is shortlisted for player of the year alongside…

Jan 16, 2021

New Sligo Ladies management team eager to get 2021 off to a positive start

By Declan Rooney Let there be no debate: Sligo Ladies were the most fortunate team in football in 2020. TG4 Intermediate Semi-finalists in the previous four years, Sligo lost all three of their Championship games and their five Lidl National Football League…

Jan 15, 2021

Belmullet GAA: Chris was an outstanding Sportsman giving tremendous service to both club & county

Chris Barrett says he feels "incredibly privileged" to have donned the green and red of Mayo. The corner-back has called time on his inter-county career after 13 years on the panel. During that time, he won seven Connacht titles and an Allianz National league…

Jan 15, 2021

Connacht's postponed clash with Ospreys confirmed for Sunday week

Connacht players will have one last chance to impress Ireland head coach Andy Farrell before the Six Nations. Their Pro14 clash with the Ospreys will take place at the Sportsground on Sunday week. It means Ulster are the only province without a game in the…

Jan 15, 2021

LISTEN: "So proud of our All-Star from Belmullet"

Chris Barrett has become the fifth Mayo footballer in recent weeks to retire from inter-county football. The Belmullet defender started last month's All Ireland final defeat to Dublin. Barrett won seven Connacht titles and an Allianz National League in his…

Jan 15, 2021

Chris Barrett calls time on his Mayo career

Chris Barrett has today confirmed his retirement from Inter County football. The 33-year-old made the first of his 85 appearances against Derry in the National Football League in 2008. Chris played his 47th and final Championship game in last December’s All…

Jan 15, 2021

Halfway point for #Move4MayoCamogie Campaign

There has been a great response to the #Move4MayoCamogie campaign so far this month. With two weeks still to go before the end of January, there is lots of time left to get involved. Get yourself and your family active by moving for 2,021 seconds each day or…

Jan 15, 2021

Maurice Sheridan's Backroom Team has been confirmed

It has been confirmed that Peadar Gardiner, Alan Molloy, Kieran Murphy & Kieran Kilkenny will all form part of Maurice Sheridan's Mayo U20 backroom team. The Balla native was ratified as manager last night replacing Mike solan who stepped down from his role…

Jan 15, 2021

Claremorris GAA pay their respects to former Vice President

Claremorris GAA Club have extended their condolences to the family and friends of the John Cullinane. John was a former Vice President of the club and was presented with the Supporter of the Year award a few years ago. In a statement on their social media…

Jan 15, 2021

Mayo receive 12 nominations for the PWC GAA/GPA Team of the Year

Jan 13, 2021

Registration now open for the 6 week Mayo Sports Partnership OT Programme

Jan 09, 2021

Two nominations for the Mayo U20 position

Mayo's Donal Vaughan retires from inter-county football

Mayo footballer Donal Vaughan has announced his retirement from inter-county football at 32. Vaughan started in five All Ireland senior finals and has decided to step away after 12 years of county football, according to The Irish Examiner. In 2016 Donie was…

Jan 03, 2021

League of Ireland season pushed back until Mid-March

The 2021 League of Ireland season will be delayed until at least March 19th. The FAI met with the National League Executive Committee yesterday and a decision was reached to move the start date for the Premier Division until after St Patrick's Day. The First…

Jan 02, 2021

Bonus point win for Connacht over Leinster at the RDS

Connacht won at the RDS against Leinster tonight for the first time since 2002. Roscommon man Jack Carty masterminded a monumental 35-24 bonus point win over the Blues in the PRO14. Carty scored 25 points to end Leinster's proud 26-match PRO14 winning run. It…

Jan 02, 2021

Donie Shine forced to retire due to injury

Former Roscommon Senior Footballer Donie Shine has been forced to retire from Gaelic Football due to injury. Clann nan Gael have this evening confirmed the news. Shine helped his club to county titles in 2015 & 2018 and kicked the winning score for Roscommon…

Jan 02, 2021

Covid surge could push back return to inter-county training

The return to collective senior inter-county training could be postponed in the wake of rising Covid-19 cases in Ireland. The GAA yesterday advised members that the reimposition of Level 5 restrictions meant that only individual training was allowed at the…

Jan 01, 2021

Tubbercurry man announces retirement from League of Ireland Football

Raff Cretaro has announced his retirement from League of Ireland Football. The Finn Harps player made the announcement this afternoon on Twitter. The 39-year-old spent 17 seasons with Sligo Rovers winning the league along with two FAI Cup winners medals. The…

Jan 01, 2021

Connacht confirm a number of positive Covid-19 cases in their squad

Connacht Rugby has confirmed that "a number" of their players have tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of their game against Leinster on Saturday. It means that both squads have cases ahead of the Guinness Pro14 clash at the RDS. The western province said that…

Jan 01, 2021

Al Boum Photo makes it a hat-rick this afternoon

Dual Gold cup winner Al Boum Photo made it a hat-trick in the Savills New Years Day Chase at Tramore this afternoon. The Willie Mullins trained runner was ridden by Paul Townend and returned the odds on favourite, with stablemate Acapella Bourgeois in second…

Jan 01, 2021

Connacht make five changes for tomorrow's clash with Leinster

Connacht have made five changes to the side which were beaten by Ulster ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Leinster at the RDS. The province also confirmed a number of players tested positive for Covid-19 this week, a statement said: “This follows the weekly…

Dec 31, 2020

Great response for the Move 4 Mayo Camogie Campaign

There has been a great response so far to the #Move4MayoCamogie campaign lots of people are committing to getting active in January 2021 by moving for 2,021 seconds each day or as often as they can – it's just under 34 minutes! Mayo Sports Partnership has…

Dec 31, 2020

Galway Hurling goalkeeper announces his retirement

Galway’s James Skehill has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling at the age of 32. The Cappataggle man made his senior debut for the county in 2007 against Tipperary in the National League. He won 3 Leinster titles, 2 National League crowns and…

Dec 30, 2020

Sligo Rovers look to expand women's coaching and playing numbers

As part of Sligo Rovers FC’s long term plan for the women’s team, the Bit O’Red are looking to expand their coaching team ahead of the new season in 2021. It is hoped that in 2021 Rovers will have two underage teams in the Women’s National League, adding an…

Dec 30, 2020

Shane Blaney pens contract with Sligo Rovers for the 2021 season

Sligo Rovers have completed the signing of former Doncaster Rovers defender Shane Blaney for the 2021 season. The Letterkenny man joins the Bit O’ Red after two and a half years with Doncaster where he captained their Under-23 side and played in the EFL…

Dec 30, 2020

Countdown on to Club Rossie's Win a Home in London Draw

Club Rossie is set to raise huge funds for Roscommon GAA through its Win a Home in London draw this evening, despite a last-minute hiccup that has prevented people living in Great Britain from entering the raffle. Following communication from the UK Gambling…

Dec 29, 2020

Connacht's next PRO14 opponents dealing with Covid-19 outbreak

Connacht’s next PRO14 opponents Leinster have announced that two of their players have tested positive for Covid-19, while other close contacts are self-isolating. It is understood that Leinster's clash with the Westerner’s this weekend will still go ahead,…

Dec 29, 2020

Leinster U20 hurling final between Galway and Dublin postponed

The Leinster U20 hurling final between Galway and Dublin has been postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions. The teams were due to face off in Portlaoise on Sunday next ( 3 January) but, like this week's Leinster minor fixtures, the game will now take place at a…

Dec 28, 2020

Galway's U20 Hurling provincial final this weekend has been postponed

Dec 24, 2020

FAI update plans following move to Level 5 restrictions

Dec 21, 2020

Senior inter-county training won't return until January 15th

The GAA has this afternoon made announcements regarding the return of senior and underage inter-county GAA teams. Senior inter-county training won't return until January 15th, while minor football and hurling teams won't resume training until February 5th.…

Dec 21, 2020

Backdoor to return in 2021 football championship

The GAA has released its plans for the 2021 National Leagues and Championships.The Allianz National Hurling and Football Leagues will run from the weekend of February 27th and 28th until the start of April.The National Football League will be split into a new…

Dec 20, 2020

Connacht suffer defeat to Bristol in the Champions Cup

Connacht have suffered a 27-18 defeat to Bristol Bears in the Heineken Champions Cup. Tiernan O’Halloran and John Porch with the tries for the Western province. It was a spirited second half by both teams after a sluggish start. Connacht amassed just three…

Dec 20, 2020

Sligo defeat Mayo to progress to the Connacht MFC final

Sligo will progress to the Connacht minor football championship final next month. They defeated Mayo at the Connacht COE in Bekan to book a date with Roscommon. The Yeats County's young guns started the stronger and lead by 1-5 to 0-6 at halftime. Mayo got a…

Dec 20, 2020

Connacht FA junior and underage fixtures postponed in January

All Connacht FA Junior and Underage Cup Fixtures have been postponed for the month of January 2021. The Connacht Football Association says talks are continuing between the FAI, Sport Ireland and the Government on the resumption of football in the New Year. An…

Dec 19, 2020

Battling Mayo lose out as Dublin win a sixth consecutive title

Mayo have lost a tenth final since their previous All-Ireland title in 1951. They lost out to a steely Dublin outfit who claimed a sixth consecutive title in style. At Halftime Mayo had battled hard and were within two points of the Dubs at 2-6 to 0-10. James…

Dec 19, 2020

Galway are U20 All-Ireland football champions 2020

Galway are the All-Ireland U20 football champions for 2020. Dónal O'Fátharta's men defeated Dublin in Croke Park this afternoon by a solitary point. The Westerners started off the better in this encounter and led the Boys in Blue by 0-8 to 0-5 at halftime.…

Dec 18, 2020

Roscommon progress to Connacht Minor Football Final

Roscommon have earned a place in the Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Football final. They were 2-13 to 0-11 winners over Galway this evening. The Rossies will now meet the winners of Mayo & Sligo in the final next month.

Dec 18, 2020

Galway through to Leinster U20 Hurling Final

Galway are through to the final of the Bord Gais Energy Leinster Under 20 hurling championship. They beat reigning champions Kilkenny on a scoreline of 19-points to 1-11 in Portlaoise. The Tribesmen will now meet Dublin in the Leinster Final.

Dec 18, 2020

Mayo goalkeeper departing Galway United

Galway United can confirm that Marc Ludden, Sam Warde, Cian Murphy and Micheal Schlingermann will not be returning to Eamonn Deacy Park in 2021. The club would like to wish the four lads well in their future careers and thank them for their service. John…

Dec 18, 2020

Dublin unchanged for All-Ireland Final

Dessie Farrell has named an unchanged side for tomorrow’s All-Ireland final with Mayo. Jonny Cooper - a late replacement for Brian Howerd in Dublin’s semi-final win over Cavan - keeps his place at corner-back. Dublin: Stephen Cluxton; Michael Fitzsimons,…

Dec 18, 2020

Mayo name unchanged side for the All-Ireland Final

Dec 18, 2020

LISTEN: Andy Moran on Mayo's Chances tomorrow

2017 footballer of the year and Mayo legend Andy Moran believes Mayo has a massive chance against Dublin tomorrow evening. Andy has been speaking to Michael D about how he thinks the decider will go tomorrow. MidWest · Andy Moran

Dec 18, 2020

Galway name their side for this evening's Connacht MFC Semi-Final with Roscommon

Galway have announced their team for this evening’s Connacht Minor Football Championship semi-final encounter with Roscommon. The game at the Connacht Centre of Excellence gets underway at 7.30pm. James Egan Jack Ramsay Eanna Donohue Morgan Morrin Matthew…

Galway United have announced that Wilson Waweru has signed a contract extension. The 19-year old attacker who joined the club at under-17 level in 2017 has risen quickly through the ranks at Eamonn DeacyPark. He scored three goals under John Caulfield's…

Dec 15, 2020

Kevin Johnson appointed new Senior Football manager of Tourlestrane

Kevin Johnson has been appointed the new senior football manager of Tourlestrane. The Sligo native takes over from Eamon O'Hara and Gerry McGowan after three successful years with Ballintubber.

Dec 15, 2020

Mayo's Cora Staunton welcomes vote to combine WGPA and GPA

Mayo football legend Cora Staunton says the vote to combine the Women's Gaelic Players Association and the GPA is a huge step towards equality in ladies football. Inter-county players from both organisations have voted to merge into a single 4,000-member…

Dec 14, 2020

Paul Durcan added to the Sligo Football backroom team

Paul Durcan has been added to the Sligo football backroom team. The All Ireland-winner with Donegal will work alongside new manager Tony McEntee as goalkeeping coach. Durcan currently plays his club football in Sligo with Drumcliffe/Rosses Point.

Dec 13, 2020

Dunmore native extends his contract with Galway United

Galway United have announced that Mikey Place has signed a contract extension. The 22-year-old has penned a new deal with the club that will take him into his second season at Eamonn Deacy Park. Place netted 4 goals for the Tribesmen in 2020 and the former…

Dec 13, 2020

Connacht earn a losing bonus point away to Racing 92

Connacht were beaten 26 points to 22 by Racing 92 in Paris in the European Champions Cup. The Westerners did claim a losing bonus point which could prove vital going forward. Matt Healy, Alex Wootton and Conor Oliver claimed tries for Andy Friend’s side while…

Dec 13, 2020

LISTEN: Mayo manager James Horan looking ahead to the All-Ireland Final

Mayo manager James Horan has been looking ahead to the All-Ireland Final next weekend. Mayo and Dublin will meet in the decider next Saturday evening at 5pm. The game will be live on Midwest Sport with thanks to Ballintubber Store & Agri. MidWest · James…

Dec 13, 2020

Padraig Mannion appointed new Sligo Senior Hurling Manager

Padraig Mannion has been appointed as the new Sligo Senior Hurling manager. Sligo GAA made the announcement this afternoon and joining Padraig Mannion on his management team will be Donal Tully, Declan Molloy and Darragh Cox. Sligo will compete in Division 3B…

Dec 13, 2020

LISTEN: Newly elected Mayo GAA PRO John Walker

John Walker of Cill Chomain GAA club was officially ratified as the new PRO of Mayo GAA at this afternoon's Convention. John takes over from Paul Cunnane who was elected as Connacht Council Delegate alongside Johnny Hopkins of The Neale. The new PRO joined…

Dec 13, 2020

Mayo GAA record a surplus due to lower costs and State help

Mayo GAA held their annual convention this afternoon. The Income is €2,310,471 v Expenditure of €2,093,624 which means a surplus of €216,847 for 2020. Team costs for 2020 were €721,862 v €1,714,722 in 2019, a reduction of €992,860. Gate receipts decreased by…

Dec 13, 2020

Connacht face a tough test away to Racing 92 this afternoon

Connacht and Munster kick off their Champions Cup campaigns today. Connacht are away to Racing 92, with that game to begin in Paris at 3.15. At 5.30, Munster and Harlequins go head to head at Thomond Park. Connacht’s preparations for this historic first…

Dec 13, 2020

Brian Carroll elected new Chairman of Roscommon GAA

Brian Carroll has been elected as the new Chairman of Roscommon GAA. The new Vice-Chairman is Thomas Murray while the new Connacht Council Delegates are Hugh Lynn and John Carthy. Pat Compton was elected the new Central Council Delegate. Roscommon GAA held…

Dec 12, 2020

Galway are dethroned by Kilkenny

Kilkenny are the 2020 Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Senior Camogie Champions. They've beaten Galway by three points this evening. The Cats dethroned the Champions winning out in the end on a 1-14 to 1-11 scoreline.

Dec 12, 2020

Galway advance to Connacht Minor Football Semi-Final

Galway defeated Leitrim this afternoon in the Connacht Minor Football Championship Quarter Final on a 2-17 to 0-12 scoreline. Cillian O'Curraoin bagged both goals for the Tribesmen while Conal Gallagher picked up the man of the match accolade. Galway will now…

Dec 12, 2020

Galway U20 hurlers prove too strong for Laois

Galway eased their way through to the Leinster U20 Hurling semi-final last night following a convincing 4-21 to 0-07 win over Laois. The Tribesmen will face a much sterner test against Kilkenny next weekend.

Dec 11, 2020

Sligo Rovers sign midfielder Greg Bolger

Sligo Rovers have signed midfielder Greg Bolger for the 2021 season. The 32-year-old heads west after spending the last three seasons with Shamrock Rovers. The Dublin club declined to offer the midfielder an extension on his deal, which ran out following his…

Dec 11, 2020

Ray Larkin is the new Tooreen senior hurling manager

Tooreen Hurling Club have confirmed that Paul Hunt and his team have stepped down from their Senior management role. In a social media statement the Mayo club thanked Paul and his management team for their years of dedication to the club. Ray Larkin has been…

Dec 11, 2020

Galway U20 hurlers name team to face Laois

The Galway U20 Hurlers face Laois this evening in the Leinster Quarter Final at O’Moore Park throwing in at 7.30pm. The team is as follows: Darach Fahy (Ardrahan) Oisin Salmon (Clarinbridge) T.J.Brennan (Clarinbridge) – team captain Jason O’Donoghue (Gort)…

Dec 11, 2020

Galway Camogie name unchanged side for Kilkenny clash

Galway Manager Cathal Murray has named his team for Saturday evening’s Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Camogie Final against Kilkenny at Croke Park. The Galway team shows no changes from the team that beat Tipperary in the Semi-Final 1.Sarah Healy 2.Shauna…

Dec 11, 2020

Galway minor footballers name team to take on Leitrim

The Galway Minor football team to play Leitrim in the Connacht football championship Quarter final this Saturday at 2pm has been named by manager Alan Glynn. In all, 11 clubs are represented in the starting XV James Egan (St. James' GAA - Galway) Jack Ramsey…

Mayo and Tipperary will battle it out in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-final this afternoon. The winner will face Dublin in the final in two week's time. The Premier are looking to book their place in the decider for the first time in 100…

Dec 06, 2020

Mayo native named MOTM in Ireland's win over Scotland

Ireland beat Scotland 31 points to 16 in their Autumn Nations Cup 3rd/4th place play-off at the Aviva Stadium yesterday. Mayo native Caelan Doris was named man of the match after the convincing victory. The 22-year-old from Lacken has won seven caps under…

Nov 30, 2020

Mayo's Ann Sweeney appointed as Assistant Referee for FAI Senior Women's Cup Final

Ann Sweeney has been appointed as Assistant Referee for the FAI Senior Women's Cup Final between Cork City and Peamount Utd which takes place on Saturday 12th December in Tallaght Stadium, Dublin. Ann has received this prestigious appointment as she has…

Nov 30, 2020

GAA & GPA agree new four year deal

The GAA and GPA have agreed to renew their working relationship for the next four years.The players association will continue to receive 15 per cent of the GAA’s net commercial revenues.A separate charter for players’ expenses will be negotiated next year.

Nov 30, 2020

Galway United announce signing of Mayo's Gary Boylan

Galway United have announced the signing of Mayo's Gary Boylan. The 24-year-old joins the Tribesmen after a year playing Gaelic football with Belmullet. Gary Boylan came through the academy system at the Showgrounds and the versatile defender, who has also…

Nov 30, 2020

David Gough to referee Mayo vs Tipperary

Meath man David Gough has been confirmed as the referee for the meeting of Mayo and Tipperary in the All-Ireland Football semi-final this weekend. The match official will be in the middle of the action this Sunday from 3:30pm. Midwest Sport will have full…

Nov 30, 2020

Full GAA panels will be allowed attend All-Ireland semi-finals and finals

Full GAA panels will be allowed to attend the All-Ireland semi-finals and finals. Junior Minister Jack Chambers has tweeted to confirm that every member of the county panels involved in the matches will be allowed to attend on match days, when Ireland moves…

For the second week in-a-row the Irish Show Jumping team has finished in third place in FEI Nations Cup competition at Vejer De La Frontera in Spain. Two Mayo men were integral parts of the Irish team Knockmore’s Michael G Duffy and Claremorris’s Cameron…

Nov 28, 2020

Galway book rematch with the Cats in All-Ireland Camogie final

Galway's bid to retain their All-Ireland Senior Camogie title remains on track. They defeated Tipperary in the semi-finals in Pairc Ui Chaoimh by 1-11 0-8 this afternoon. Next up is Kilkenny in the showpiece on the 12th of December in a repeat of last year's…

Nov 28, 2020

LISTEN: Conor Loftus looking ahead to the All-Ireland Semi-Final

Mayo star Conor Loftus was speaking at the launch of the All-Ireland Football Series during the week. The Interview was done online where members of the press along with Midwest Radio's Michael D. McAndrew asked questions ahead of Mayo's clash with Tipperary…

Nov 27, 2020

Galway name unchanged side for Sunday

Galway have named an unchanged side for Sunday's All-Ireland senior hurling championship semi-final with Limerick. GALWAY: Eanna Murphy; Aidan Harte, Daithí Burke, Shane Cooney; Fintan Burke, Gearoid McInerney, Joseph Cooney; Padraic Mannion, Johnny Coen; Joe…

Nov 27, 2020

Connacht's game with Ospreys tomorrow has been postponed

Connacht's PRO 14 game with Ospreys at the Sportsground tomorrow has been postponed. It's after a member of the Welsh side tested positive for COVID-19. It's the third time this season that Connacht have had a PRO14 game postponed because of coronavirus in…

Nov 27, 2020

Mayo GAA launch exciting new project "Laochra Mhaigh Eo"

Our County teams have always represented us with pride & passion and Mayo GAA are now looking at honouring these with an exciting new project ‘Laochra Mhaigh Eo’. Mayo GAA are launching a celebration ‘Wall’ at MacHale Park which will commemorate all these…

Nov 27, 2020

Galway United goalkeeper Kevin Horgan extends his contract with the club

Galway United have announced that Kevin Horgan has extended his contract with the club. The 23-year-old netminder has been a regular at Eamonn Deacy Park since returning to the club from Shamrock Rovers two seasons ago. The Galway native came through the…

Nov 27, 2020

Connacht name team to take on Ospreys in the PRO14

Paul Boyle will captain Connacht in their Guinness PRO14 match against the Ospreys at the Sportsground tomorrow evening. Boyle is joined in the back-row by Sean O'Brien and Conor Oliver. Peter Sullivan comes into the team on the wing while Conor Fitzgerald…

Nov 27, 2020

Roscommon ladies name their side to face Westmeath in Sunday's Intermediate Semi-Final

TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship semi-final Roscommon v Westmeath – Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, Longford, 1pm – Live on LGFA Facebook Both of these counties have appeared in previous TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Finals – Roscommon in 2005 and…

Nov 27, 2020

GAA set to abolish round robin championship format for 2021

The GAA are looking at running the 2021 Championships from April to July with no round robin in the hurling provinces and no Super 8s in football. The Irish Independent reports that pre season competitions would be abolished, with the Leagues beginning in…

Nov 27, 2020

Colin O'Riordan cleared to play in semi-final clash with Mayo

Tipperary were given a huge boost ahead of next week's All Ireland football semi-final with Mayo. The Sydney Swans have cleared Colin O'Riordan to play in the game at Croke Park. O'Riordan started last weekend's historic Munster final win over Cork.

Nov 27, 2020

Shane Doherty signs new contract with Galway United

Shane Doherty has signed a new contract with Galway United.The 24-year-old attacker made a big impact at the club after rejoining the Tribesmen midway through the 2020 season.Doherty is a firm fan favourite with the Eamonn Deacy Park faithful due to his…

Nov 26, 2020

Tony McEntee appointed as new Sligo Senior Football manager

Tony McEntee has been appointed as the new Sligo Senior Football manager. The Crossmaglen Rangers club man has been handed a three year term. The former Mayo selector will be joined by Crossmolina native Joe Keane as assistant manager along with Sean Boyle as…

Nov 26, 2020

Mayo manager says it's "outrageous" that full panels are not allowed into stadiums on match-day

Mayo manager James Horan says it's outrageous that full panels are not allowed into stadiums on match-day. He feels players are being taken for granted over restrictions around match-day panels for the 2020 championship. One of the provisos of the…

Nov 26, 2020

Sligo Rovers advance to the semi-finals of the FAI Cup

Sligo Rovers knocked out Derry City on penalties last night and will now face Shamrock Rovers in the semi finals of the FAI Cup. Ronan Coughlan, Alex Cooper and Garry Buckley all netted from the spot, as Derry missed the target on three of their four…

Nov 26, 2020

Castlebar youngster called up to the Republic of Ireland U15 side

Mayo SSE Under 15 team member and former Castlebar Celtic player Shane Cunningham has been included in the Republic of Ireland Under 15 camp to take place in two weeks' time. Shane, was part of the Under 14 panel in 2018/19. Shane, who captains his St.…

Nov 25, 2020

Galway Utd announce signing of Mikie Rowe

Galway United have announced the signing of Mikie Rowe. The 24-year old attacker joins United from USL League One side Tormenta FC in the United States. The Wexford native began his career with Waterford United, and spent two seasons at the RSC before…

Nov 25, 2020

Tipp footballers to revert back to traditional blue & gold jersey for semi-final against Mayo

The Tipperary county board has confirmed that their senior footballers will revert back to their traditional blue and gold jerseys for the All-Ireland semi-final against Mayo. Tipp ended an 85-year wait for a Munster title last Sunday when they defeated Cork…

Nov 25, 2020

Sligo Rovers take on Derry City tonight in FAI Cup quarter final

Sligo Rovers play Derry City in the quarter finals of the FAI Cup at the Showgrounds tonight - following two postponements, that game kicks off at 7.45 The winner will face Shamrock Rovers on Sunday in the semi-final.

Nov 25, 2020

Mayo boss James Horan says he could never manage another county

As Mayo continue their preparations for taking on Tipperary in the All-Ireland senior football semi-final on Sunday week next, manager James Horan says he personally could never manage another county. The Mayo boss was asked last night for his thoughts on the…

Nov 24, 2020

Maurice Nugent signs new contract with Galway United

Maurice Nugent has signed a new contract with Galway United. The 22-year-old defender, who is a product of the clubs academy system, will head into his seventh season at Eamonn Deacy Park after committing for 2021. The Clare native operated mainly as a…

Nov 24, 2020

Five Galway hurlers included in the GAA.ie team of the week

Five Galway Hurlers have been named on the GAA.ie team of the week. In the fullback line Aidan Harte and Daithi Burke get the nod, at wing back Padriag Mannion is named, with Joe Canning and Cathal Mannion completing the Tribesmen’s compliment. Cathal Mannion…

Connacht comfortably overcame Zebre 47 points to 12 in their Guinness PRO14 game in Italy today. The Westerners racked up seven tries with Tom Daly and Alex Wootton grabbing two apiece in Parma.

Nov 22, 2020

Mayo will face Tipperary in the All-Ireland Senior Football semi-final in two weeks time

It's been a day of suprises in football. Cavan are the Ulster Senior Football champions for the first time since 1997. Mickey Graham's side have beaten Donegal on a scoreline of 1-13 to 12 points at the Athletic Grounds this evening. Conor Madden with the…

Nov 22, 2020

Powerful comeback from Donegal to deny Mayo the Nicky Rackard Cup

Nicky Rackard Cup Final Donegal 3-18 Mayo 0-21 The Mayo hurlers suffered a heartbreaking defeat at Croke Park this afternoon in the Nicky Rackard Cup Final. Mayo got off to a dream start leading 0-09 to 0-03 at the first water break, however the Ulster men…

Nov 22, 2020

LISTEN: Damian Lawlor on his new Sports Book

As every sportsperson knows, the dream can't go on forever. After years of dedication, sacrifice and single-minded obsession to get to the top, one day it all has to end. When the World Stops Watching tells the real inside stories of what happened next for…

Nov 22, 2020

Connacht in PRO14 action today

There will be Pro 14 action today with Connacht, Leinster and Ulster all taking to the field. Connacht are away to Zebre, with the game set to mark Ultan Dillane's 100th appearance for the province. Kick-off in Italy is at half-past-2.

Nov 21, 2020

Stephen Christopher signs new contract with Galway United

Galway United are delighted to announce that Stephen Christopher has signed a new contract with the club. The 24-year-old midfielder thrived under John Caulfield's stewardship in 2020. The Cork native scored three goals and contributed plenty of assists in…

Nov 21, 2020

Mayo team announced for tomorrow's Nicky Rackard Cup Final

Derek Walsh has named his Mayo side to face Donegal in tomorrow's Nicky Rackard Cup Final. The game throws-in at 1:30pm in Croke Park and will be live on Midwest Radio Sport with thanks to Delaney's Hardware Ballyhaunis. 1. Gerald Kelly 2. Gary Nolan 3.…

Nov 21, 2020

Galway through to the All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-final after epic battle

Galway are back into an All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final. They've beaten Tipperary 3-23 to 2-24 at the LIT Gaelic Grounds. Brian Concannon, Cathal Mannion and Aidan Harte with the goals for the Tribesmen. Liam Sheedy's side finished with 14…

Nov 20, 2020

Mayo Football League confirm there will be no competitive action until January at the earliest

Ciaran Finn is a Claremorris man playing with the Donegal hurlers, who in turn play Mayo this weekend in the Nicky Rackard Cup final. The Claremorris footballer hurls with Tooreen and was drafted into the Donegal ranks after being stationed as a Garda in…

Nov 17, 2020

Midwest Radio will have live commentary of the Nicky Rackard final

Midwest Radio will broadcast full live commentary of the 2020 Nicky Rackard Cup final this Sunday. Mayo & Donegal will face off at Croke Park this Sunday at 1:30 & we'll have live coverage with thanks to Delaney's Hardware Ballyhaunis. Feeling the chill? our…

Nov 16, 2020

Mayo's Nicky Rackard Cup Final set for Croke Park

Nicky Rackard Final 2020 Mayo v Donegal Sunday 22nd November 1:30pm Croke Park

Nov 16, 2020

IOC confident spectators will be allowed at Tokyo 2021

The International Olympic Committee is confident spectators will be allowed attend next year's Tokyo Games. The summer Olympics was delayed until 2021 due to Covid-19. President of the IOC Thomas Bach says athletes and fans will likely need a Covid-19 vaccine…

Nov 16, 2020

Galway draw Tipp in the All-Ireland Quarter-finals

Galway face All Ireland hurling champions Tipperary at the Lit Gaelic Grounds in the All Ireland quarter finals on Saturday. That game throws in at 1:15pm. The other quarter final will see Waterford go up against Clare in Pairc Ui Chaoimh at 3:45 this…

Nov 15, 2020

Donegal hurler in Mayo looks ahead to the Nicky Rackard Cup final

Donegal man Joe Boyle is behind enemy lines this week. He has been living in Bekan for the past few months and has looked ahead to his side's Nicky Rackard Cup final clash with Mayo next weekend. The wing back will be a vital cog in Mickey McCann's plan for…

Nov 15, 2020

Galway ladies book a place in the All-Ireland semi-finals

Galway 2-13 3-9 Monaghan

Nov 15, 2020

LISTEN: James Horan on Mayo's first Connacht Crown in five years

Mayo are the Connacht Senior Football Champions for the first time in five years. They beat Galway 14 points to 13 at Pearse Stadium this afternoon. It was a tight game throughout with the wind playing a big role in the clash. They will now face the winner of…

Nov 15, 2020

Mayo aim for first provincial crown since 2015

A place in the All-Ireland semi-final is up for grabs as Galway and Mayo clash in the Connacht football final this afternoon. There's a half-one throw-in at Pearse Stadium, where Mayo will look to win their first provincial title since 2015. Michael D…

Nov 15, 2020

Courts Service applies for planning permission to use Croke Park

The Courts Service has applied for planning permission to use Croke Park for trials next year. It's looking to use three levels of the stadium's conference centre to host up to three trials at a time between January and July. It comes as discussions continue…

Nov 14, 2020

Connacht suffer defeat at home to the Scarlets

Connacht have been beaten 20 points to 14 by the Scarlets in their Guinness PRO14 clash at the Sportsground. The result leaves Andy Friend's side second from bottom in Conference B.

Nov 14, 2020

Late surge from Kilkenny denies Galway the Leinster crown

Kilkenny have won their 72nd Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. They've beaten Galway on a scoreline of 2-20 to 24 points at Croke Park this evening. Richie Hogan and TJ Reid with the goals in the second half for the Cats. Joe Canning scored 13 points for…

Nov 14, 2020

Padraic Cunningham signs for Galway United

Galway United have announced the signing of Padraic Cunningham. The striker, who celebrated his 24th birthday on Friday, returns to the club following spells playing with the Galway GAA team, along with Annaghdown junior side Corrib Celtic. Cunningham joined…

Nov 14, 2020

Roscommon miss out on a place in the Christy Ring Final

Kildare booked their place in the Christy Ring Cup final with an emphatic win over Roscommon this afternoon. The Leinster outfit won out in the end on a 3-24 to 1-08 scoreline.

Nov 14, 2020

Mayo Ladies miss out on a place in the All-Ireland semi-finals

The Mayo Ladies have missed out on a place in the All-Ireland semi-finals. They suffered a 4-12 to 1-16 to Armagh in Parnell Park this afternoon. A sucker-punch goal from Catherine Marley in the final minute put the result beyond doubt. At halftime it was 2-6…

Nov 14, 2020

Six players departing Galway United

Galway United can confirm that the following player will be departing the club in the off-season. Vinny Faherty (retired), Jack Lynch, Josh Smith, Timo Parthoens, Joe Collins and Conor Barry. Galway United manager John Caulfield wished the players well:…

Nov 14, 2020

Mayo hurlers progress to the Nicky Rackard Cup Final

Mayo 3-23 Leitrim 1-11 Mayo produced a commanding display to see off Leitrim in today’s Nicky Rackard Cup semi-final. The sides were level at the break 1-08 apiece but Mayo pushed on in the second half. Mayo’s goals came from Brian Morley, Cathal Freeman and…

Nov 13, 2020

Galway unchanged for the Leinster Hurling final

Brian Cody’s made four changes to his Kilkenny side for tomorrow’s Leinster hurling final with Galway. Into the starting fifteen come Tommy Walsh, Richie Leahy, Conor Browne and Martin Keoghan. Galway are unchanged from the side that beat Wexford in the…

Nov 13, 2020

Mickey Harte has stepped down as Tyrone Manager

Mickey Harte’s 18-year reign as Tyrone football manager is over. The 68-year old has confirmed he’s stepping down, after he was refused a one-year extension. Harte led Tyrone to three All Ireland football titles, six Ulster Championships and a league title.…

Nov 13, 2020

Man of the match display from Lacken's Caelan Doris

Ireland have begun their Autumn Nations Cup campaign with a 32-9 win. Lacken native Caelan Doris produced an inspiring man of the match performance. Connacht’s Quinn Roux and debutant James Lowe scored the tries, but the victory came at a cost. Captain…

Nov 13, 2020

Roscommon GAA team up with the London Irish Centre in huge fundraising initiative

The London Irish Centre is delighted to announce that in conjunction with The Ballymore Group and Roscommon GAA Club you can win a 2-bedroom apartment at London City Island, valued at £695,000(*c €815,000) by entering a draw with tickets on sale for just €100…

Nov 13, 2020

Galway name their team for Sunday's Connacht Final

Padraic Joyce has named his starting 15 for Sunday's Provincial decider with Mayo. Bernard Power – Corafinne Seán Kelly – Maigh Cuilinn Seán Mulkerrin – Oileáin Árann Johnny Heaney – Cill Ainnin Liam Silke – Corafinne Johnny Duane – Naomh Shéamus Cillian…

Nov 13, 2020

Connacht name their side for tomorrow's clash with the Scarlets

Colm Reilly and Conor Kenny have been handed their first Connacht starts for tomorrow's Guinness PRO14 clash with Scarlets. Offaly prop Kenny will be in a front-row alongside Shane Delahunt and Paddy McAllister. While scrum-half Reilly will partner Jack Carty…

Nov 13, 2020

Two Connacht show jumpers named in the Irish squad for the Nations Cup

Irish Show Jumping team manager Michael Blake has named his squad for the three-star FEI Nations Cup which takes place at Vilamoura in Portugal this Tuesday November 17th. A large group of Irish and international riders have been based at the Portuguese venue…

Nov 13, 2020

One Change in the Mayo team for Sunday's Connacht Final

Mayo make the trip to Pearse Stadium for Sunday’s Connacht final against Galway at 1.30pm. A win over Roscommon last weekend sees Mayo into a Connacht final for the first time since 2015. Following that win the team named shows just one change with Mark Moran…

Nov 13, 2020

Mayo hurlers name their side for tomorrow's Nicky Rackard Cup semi-final

Derek Walsh has named his Mayo team to face Leitrim in tomorrow's Nicky Rackard Cup Semi-Final. The game will be live on Midwest Radio from 1.30pm in Elverys MacHale Park in association with Delaney's Hardware Ballyhaunis. Gerald Kelly Gary Nolan Stephen…

Nov 13, 2020

Mayo ladies make two changes for Armagh clash

Mayo boss Peter Leahy has made two changes in personnel as last year’s beaten TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-finalists aim for a spot in the last four of the 2020 competition. Mayo put 4-17 past Tyrone last weekend, on a day when Sarah Rowe…

Nov 13, 2020

Mayo native starts for Ireland in their Autumn Nations Cup opener

Ireland begin their inaugural Autumn Nations Cup campaign tonight. Kiwi-born winger James Lowe will earn his first cap as Andy Farrell's side welcome Wales to the Aviva Stadium. Lacken native Caelan Doris is also included in the team. Kick-off is 7.

Nov 12, 2020

Kyle Callan-McFadden departing Sligo Rovers

Kyle Callan-McFadden has ended his four-year stay at Sligo Rovers after deciding to relocate to the UK. The defender, who was made club captain in 2018, will join King's Lynn, a club located in Norfolk where his partner's family are based. King's Lynn play in…

Nov 12, 2020

Paul Taylor steps down as Sligo manager

Paul Taylor has this morning stepped down from his role as Sligo Senior Football manager. In a statement from Sligo GAA they say from the first time Paul pulled on the jersey of Sligo and his club Eastern Harps he has given 100% at all times to better the…

Nov 12, 2020

Galway United announce new deal with O'Neills Sportswear

O'Neills have signed a multi-year deal with Galway United FC. The deal will see the Irish sportswear giants supply kits for the League of Ireland First Division club from 2021 onwards. The Tribesmen, who play home games at Eamonn Deacy Park, appointed John…

Nov 12, 2020

Winner takes all clash for the Mayo Ladies on Saturday

It's a winner takes all clash in Parnell park on Saturday when Mayo & Armagh meet for a place in the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship semi-final to face Dublin. Peter Leahy's side stormed to victory last weekend but know they face a much bigger…

Nov 11, 2020

Galway's Aaron Connolly ruled out of upcoming internationals due to injury

Brighton forward and Galway native Aaron Connolly has pulled out of the Republic of Ireland squad with an injury sustained in training yesterday. Preston striker Seani Maguire has been called up as a replacement for Thursday's friendly against England and the…

Nov 11, 2020

The Mayo Hurlers one step away from a place in the Nicky Rackard Cup Final

The Mayo hurlers are going in search of a place in the Nicky Rackard Cup final on Saturday afternoon when they take on Leitrim. Derek Walsh’s side have been very impressive throughout the competition and welcome Leitrim to MacHale Park on Saturday. The game…

Nov 11, 2020

Padraic Joyce confident his side will be fresh for Sunday's Provincial decider

Mayo will be appearing in their first Connacht Final in five years this Sunday when they take on Galway at Pearse Stadium. Mayo have two wins under their belt so far in the Championship while Galway received a straight pass through to the decider but all of…

Nov 10, 2020

Cillian O'Connor announced as player of the week

Cillian O’Connor has been announced as the GAA.ie player of the week. The Ballintubber club man produced a man of the match display in Mayo’s six point win over Roscommon on Sunday kicking nine points in the process. Cillian was also named in the team of the…

Nov 10, 2020

Damien Comer will miss Connacht final on Sunday

Galway manager Pádraic Joyce has confirmed that forward Damien Comer will miss Sunday's Connacht final clash with Mayo, but suggested he would be back in time for an All-Ireland semi-final, if Galway get there. The Annaghdown man was an All-Star nominee in…

Nov 10, 2020

Terry Hyland approved for third season as Leitrim manager

Leitrim GAA has announced that senior football team manager Terry Hyland has agreed to stay in the job for next year's season. The position was approved at last night's meeting of Leitrim GAA Management Committee. Terry Hyland took over as Leitrim manager in…

Nov 09, 2020

Sligo Rovers give themselves a huge chance of playing European Football next season

Sligo Rovers produced the goods tonight by seeing off Dundalk at Oriel Park to give themselves a chance of European football next season. Ballina man Jesse Devers got the opening goal in the game after just 10 minutes while Ronan Coughlan added a stunning…

Nov 09, 2020

Mayo ladies clash with Armagh switched to Parnell Park

The LGFA has confirmed that Saturday’s winner takes all clash between Mayo & Armagh will take place in Parnell Park at 3.15pm. It was originally fixed for Breffni Park but has since been switched to the Dublin venue. Peter Leahy’s side had a comprehensive win…

Nov 09, 2020

Sean Hurson confirmed as referee for Sunday's Connacht Final

Sean Hurson has been confirmed as the referee for Sunday’s Connacht Senior Football Final. The Tyrone match official will take charge of the clash between Mayo & Galway in Pearse Stadium. The game throws in at 1.30pm and will be live on Midwest Radio Sport…

Nov 09, 2020

Mayo's Nicky Rackard Cup semi-final will take place in Castlebar on Saturday

Mayo travel to Dr Hyde Park on Sunday for a Connacht semi-final clash with Roscommon at 1.30pm. Following an eleven point win over Leitrim last weekend the team named shows two changes from that win. In to the team comes All-star defender Chris Barrett and…

Nov 06, 2020

Connacht's clash with the Dragons has been postponed

Connacht's trip to the Dragons in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow has been postponed. It's after the Welsh club had seven players test positive for COVID-19 this week. The PRO14's organisers say they hope to be able to refix the game in early 2021.

Nov 06, 2020

Galway United's fight for promotion continues this evening

Galway United travel to the capital on this evening for the First Division play-off final against Longford Town. Kick-off is at 7.45pm at the UCD Bowl. The winner of the game will face the club that finishes second last in the Premier Division table - for a…

Nov 05, 2020

Two Mayo men named in the Ireland squad for upcoming internationals

Two Mayo men have been named in the Ireland squad for the upcoming Guinness Series and Autumn Nations Cup matches. Connacht's Dave Heffernan & Leinster's Caelan Doris are both named in the 34 man panel. James Lowe , Billy Burns and Shane Daly have also been…

Nov 05, 2020

David Cawley signs new two-year contract extension with Sligo Rovers

Nov 04, 2020

Sligo concede Connacht semi-final to Galway after positive Covid-19 tests

Sligo are the first team that have been forced to give a walkover in the football championship, due to Covid-19. They've conceded their Connacht semi final on Saturday to Galway, after several members of their bubble tested positive for the virus. A statement…

Nov 03, 2020

Sligo GAA issues statement confirming Covid-19 cases in football panel

Sligo GAA have confirmed that a number of members of their senior football panel have returned a positive Covid-19 test. The county board says that ‘The players in question are currently in isolation and following HSE guideline as are a number of close…

Nov 03, 2020

Fintan Burke gets all-clear ahead of Leinster Hurling final

Galway hurling manager Shane O'Neill has received an early boost as he starts planning for a Leinster final showdown with Kilkenny with debutant Fintan Burke set to be available. The St Thomas' clubman didn't suffer any significant damage after suffering a…

Nov 03, 2020

Galway receive boost as Walsh set to be fit for Championship

Galway have received a double boost ahead of Saturday's Connacht SFC semi-final against Sligo with captain Shane Walsh fit to lead the side and former All-Star Ian Burke recovering from a leg injury. Walsh came on as a substitute in that Allianz League loss…

Nov 03, 2020

Sligo GAA confirm multiple Covid-19 cases in football panel

Sligo GAA have a significant number of positive Covid-19 cases in their football panel and are awaiting further results on more players. This has put their Connacht Championship semi-final meeting with Galway this weekend in considerable doubt. Sligo tested a…

Nov 02, 2020

David Gough appointed as referee for Mayo & Roscommon on Sunday

David Gough has been confirmed as the referee for Roscommon & Mayo in Sunday’s Connacht Senior Football Semi-Final. The Meath official had decided to opt out of Inter-county refereeing earlier this year due to the pandemic but returned in September. Sunday’s…

Nov 02, 2020

GAA to receive almost €31 million euro in funding this year

Gaelic Games bodies will receive almost €31-million euro to help battle the impact of COVID-19. 15-million alone will help cover the cost of the respective inter-county championships. It’s all part of an 85-million euro package announced by Sport Ireland.

Nov 02, 2020

Cillian O'Connor makes the GAA.ie team of the week

Mayo’s Cillian O’Connor has been selected on the GAA.ie team of the week. He is the only Mayo player to get the nod following their victory over Leitrim. There are three players each from Donegal and Armagh included in the team. There is one player selected…

Nov 01, 2020

Mayo hurlers to face the winners of Longford & Leitrim

The draw took place tonight for round 2B of the Nicky Rackard Cup. Mayo will play the winners of Longford & Leitrim on the weekend of November 14th in the semi-finals. Derek Walsh’s side will have home advantage for the clash after their impressive win over…

Nov 01, 2020

Camogie: Galway ease to victory to set up enticing clash with Cork

Galway hammered Offaly in Group 1 of the Liberty Insurance All-Ireland Camogie Championship. The reigning champions winning by 3-13 to 0-3.

Nov 01, 2020

Mayo set up a semi-final meeting with Roscommon next Sunday

In the Connacht Senior Football Championship, Mayo will face Roscommon in the semi-final after they beat Leitrim by 2-15 to 0-10 at Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada. Cillian O’Connor led the way with 1-10 and the overall team work-rate throughout was admirable.…

Nov 01, 2020

Galway host Offaly in the All-Ireland Camogie Championship

Reigning champions Galway take on Offaly at 2 o'clock this afternoon in Pearse Stadium in Group 1 of the Liberty Insurance All Ireland Camogie Championship. The Tribeswomen will be looking to make it two wins from two while it's Offaly's first game after…

Oct 31, 2020

National honour for Mayo referee

Martin Halligan, Secretary of the Mayo Branch ISRS has been elected to the position of Treasurer of the National Council of the Irish Soccer Referee's Society. Martin has served in various roles at national level in the last number of years most recently as…

Oct 31, 2020

Galway through to Leinster Senior Hurling final

Galway and Kilkenny will meet in this year's Leinster Senior Hurling Championship final. The Tribesmen beat Wexford on a scoreline of 1-27 to 17 points at Croke Park this evening. Brian Concannon with the goal for Shane O'Neill's side in what was his first…

Oct 31, 2020

Galway United overcome Bray in the playoffs

Galway United defeated Bray Wanderers this afternoon in the First Division play-off. An 82nd minute goal from Wilson Waweru secured the win for John Caulfield’s side.

Oct 31, 2020

Galway Ladies pip Tipperary in pulsating encounter

Galway 1-15 Tipperary 1-14 By DECLAN ROONEY Aishling Moloney scored an inspirational 1-10 for Tipperary, but Galway held on for victory following a pulsating TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship encounter at the Gaelic Grounds. A first-half goal from Lucy…

Oct 31, 2020

Mayo hurlers ease past Tyrone in the Nicky Rackard Cup

The Mayo hurlers are through to the semi-finals of the Nicky Rackard Cup after overcoming Tyrone by 18 points. It finished in Omagh Mayo 1-24 0-9 Tyrone. Mayo can now look forward to a home semi-final in a fortnight against the winners of Round 2B.

Oct 30, 2020

Draw for the FAI Cup Semi-Finals has taken place

The Extra.ie FAI Cup semi-final draw has been made, with holders Shamrock Rovers facing the winners of Sligo Rovers v Derry City if they can get past Finn Harps in two weeks' time. The winners of Athlone Town v Shelbourne will welcome either Bohemians or…

Oct 30, 2020

Galway name their team to face Wexford

The Galway Senior Hurling Team to face Wexford in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final has been announced: Éanna Murphy (Tommy Larkins) Seán Loftus (Turloughmore) Fintan Burke (St. Thomas') Aidan Harte (Gort) Padraic Mannion, Capt. (Ahascragh…

Oct 30, 2020

Two Ballina Rugby players included in the Ireland U18 side

Two Ballina Rugby players have been selected for the Ireland U18 side. Harry West & Fiachna Barrett are now classed as National Talent Squad players and will receive all the supports that goes with that from both Connacht Rugby and IRFU High Performance…

Oct 30, 2020

Galway United taking on Bray Wanderers for the second time in a week

Galway United travel to the Carlisle Grounds for the second time in just a week on Saturday to take on Bray Wanderers in the play-off semi-final. Kick-off: 3.00pm. United booked their place in the play-offs by securing a 2-2 draw against UCD on Tuesday night…

Oct 30, 2020

Leitrim name their starting 15 for Sunday's clash with Mayo

Leitrim have announced their team to face Mayo on Sunday in the Connacht Football Championship. Terry Hyland is handing out two Championship debuts. The starting 15 is as follows: 1.Brendan Flynn 2.Donal Casey Donal Wrynn Conor Reynolds David Bruen 6.Aidan…

Oct 30, 2020

Mayo name their team to face Leitrim on Sunday

Mayo get their Connacht championship campaign underway on Sunday when they face Leitrim in Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada at 1.15pm. The team named for Sunday’s Connacht championship quarter-final contains seven players making their senior championship debut. They…

Cillian O’Connor is happy that the 2020 Football Championship is going ahead and feels players have just have to adapt to the new way of things. Speaking to Oisin Langan at AIB’s launch of the 2020 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, O‘Connor first…

Oct 29, 2020

Big night ahead for Bohola's John Mountney

It's a big evening for Bohola's John Mountney who is part of the Dundalk side in action at the Emirates Stadium against Arsenal later in the Europa League. It's an 8pm start tonight for Dundalk's glamour tie against Arsenal in Group B. David Luiz will be…

Oct 29, 2020

Ballyglass man nets the winner for Finn Harps last night

A late Ryan Connolly penalty gave Finn Harps a narrow victory over St Patrick’s Athletic in their bid to avoid the relegation play-off in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. The Mayo man got the crucial goal in Ballybofey last night.

Oct 29, 2020

Ladies Gaelic footballers to get travel expenses for the first time

Ladies Gaelic footballers are about to get travelling expenses for the first time from their own association. It is understood to be a unique, temporary measure, specifically designed to lessen the additional financial burden on them caused by the Covid-19…

Oct 28, 2020

Connacht set to be reacquainted with Pat Lam in this season's Champions Cup

Oct 27, 2020

Referee confirmed for Mayo vs Leitrim in the Connacht Championship

Down Match official Paul Faloon has been confirmed as the referee for Mayo v Leitrim in the Connacht Senior Football Championship on Sunday. The game throws in at 1.15pm in Carrick-on-Shannon and will be live here on Midwest Radio Sport with Michael D…

Oct 27, 2020

North Mayo golf course to host 2021 Irish PGA Championship

Carne Golf Links in Belmullet will be hosting the 2021 Irish PGA Championship. In a statement on their social media they say 'It will be the honour of a lifetime to showcase these hallowed links to the world.' They are 'looking forward to safely welcoming…

Oct 26, 2020

Mayo's Nicky Rackard Cup clash with Tyrone is confirmed for Healy Park

The GAA have confirmed that Mayo’s Nicky Rackard Cup meeting with Tyrone will take place in Healy Park, Omagh this Saturday afternoon. The game gets underway at 2pm with the winners advancing to the semi-finals. Mayo were hugely impressive in their 25 point…

Oct 26, 2020

Galway United in contention for play-off spot tomorrow evening

Galway United host UCD at Eamonn Deacy Park on Tuesday evening in the final league game of the 2020 SSE Airtricity League First Division campaign. Kick-off: 7.45pm. The Tribesmen come into the fixture with the play-offs firmly in their sights, having won…

Oct 26, 2020

Seven-race card at Galway this afternoon

There is racing again today at Galway. The first of a seven race card is away at 1.20pm.

Oct 26, 2020

Mayo hurlers to meet Tyrone this weekend in the Nicky Rackard Cup

The Mayo hurlers have been drawn against Tyrone in the next round of the Nicky Rackard Cup. Derek Walsh’s side produced a terrific display at the weekend to see off Monaghan by 25 points. Mayo will now face Tyrone this weekend with the time and venue to be…

Oct 26, 2020

Connacht come out on top away to Edinburgh

Connacht 37 Edinburgh 26 Connacht secured an important in-conference victory in Murrayfield yesterday evening, consigning Edinburgh to their third successive defeat this season. Andy Friend’s team produced a energetic display with five tries, as both sides…

Oct 25, 2020

Sligo Showjumper takes top two places at two-star Grand Prix in Spain

A dominant performance from Sligo’s Richard Howley has seen him fill the top two places in today’s two-star Grand Prix at Valencia in Spain, taking victory with El Wee Widge and second place with Arlo de Blondel. From the 39 starters, 16 made it through to…

Oct 25, 2020

Galway suffer six-point defeat to Dublin in penultimate round of the league

Galway suffered a disappointing defeat to Dublin in Division One of the NFL this afternoon. Padraig Joyce's men would have been looking to get back to winning ways after defeat to Mayo last weekend. They got off to a good start and lead the five-in-a-row…

The Mayo Minor Football manager says he is disappointed with yesterday's announcement regarding the postponement of the Minor Championship. Mayo were due to play Sligo next Thursday in the Championship with Galway due to play Leitrim tomorrow. Tomas Morley…

Oct 22, 2020

Mayo hurlers begin their Championship campaign on Saturday with a trip to Monaghan

The Mayo hurlers will be begin their Nicky Rackard Campaign on Saturday with a trip to Clontibret. Derek Walsh's men will take on Monaghan at 2pm and will be hoping to put in a top performance on the day in their bid to progress in this year's Championship.…

Oct 22, 2020

Roscommon GAA player has tested positive for Covid-19

Roscommon's senior footballers have been dealt a blow ahead of their Allianz Leagues Division Two clash with Cavan this weekend. There has been a confirmed positive coronavirus case within Anthony Cunningham's panel, with a number of other players also…

Connacht say they’re assisting an academy player who has tested positive for COVID-19. The unnamed player was a close contact of a positive case, and he’s been self-isolating since Wednesday. All other tests at the province of players and staff returned…

Oct 20, 2020

Niall Cullen confirmed as referee for Sunday's crunch relegation decider

Fermanagh match official Niall Cullen will take charge of Sunday’s Division 1 relegation decider between Mayo & Tyrone. Sunday’s crunch encounter will be live on Midwest Radio Sport in association with Ceramic City. The game throws-in at 2pm with Michael D.…

Oct 20, 2020

Aidan O'Shea voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week

Mayo's Aidan O'Shea has been voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week. The Breaffy clubman earned 5, 409 votes on the Official GAA Instagram page with Donegal's Ryan McHugh second, and Dublin's Dean Rock third. It follows Mayo's impressive performance over Galway…

Oct 20, 2020

Galway take on Leitrim in Minor quarter-final this Friday evening

The Electric Ireland Connacht GAA Minor Football Championship sees Galway taking on Leitrim this Friday evening . The quarter final will be played at the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan, and throws-in at 7.30. The winner will take on Roscommon on 30th October,…

Oct 20, 2020

Former Galway footballer named as new presenter of TG4's Peil na mBan Beo

Former Galway footballer and TG4 analyst Máire Ní Bhraonáin has been named as the new presenter of TG4's Ladies Football Championship coverage. TG4 will broadcast 9 live games - including the junior, intermediate and senior finals and Milltown native Máire…

Oct 20, 2020

Study finds concussion assessment for inter-county footballers lacking

A study's found most inter-county Gaelic football players aren't getting the full concussion assessment after taking a heavy hit on the field of play. Medical students at UCC say players got visible strikes to the head that delayed their return to play 242…

Mayo produced a tremendous performance in Tuam this afternoon against Galway in Division 1 of the football League. James Horan’s side knew they needed to win going into the game with relegation looming and it was evident from the start that they were the…

Oct 17, 2020

Roscommon on course for an immediate return to Division 1

Roscommon 3-10 Armagh 0-15 Roscommon are on the cusp of a third promotion to Division 1 in five years after making their goals count against Armagh at the Athletic Grounds this evening. Two Enda Smith penalties and a Conor Daly goal made the difference for…

Oct 17, 2020

Two late points secures the win for Carlow over Sligo

Carlow 2-17 Sligo 2-15 Sligo narrowly lost out to Carlow this evening in Division 4 of the Football league. Two points right at the death secured the win for Niall Carew in his first match in charge of Carlow.

Oct 15, 2020

GPA concerned ahead of return to action this weekend

A Gaelic Players Association survey is asking inter-county stars if they want the Allianz National Hurling and Football Leagues and Championships to go ahead as planned. The representative body is posing the question directly to the players in a survey, with…

Oct 15, 2020

LGFA announces new sponsor for club football championships

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association has announced currentaccount.ie – the current account from the Credit Union – as new sponsors of the LGFA’s All-Ireland Ladies Club Football Championships. Currentaccount.ie will also sponsor the LGFA’s annual…

Oct 14, 2020

Mayo athlete travelling to Poland for World Half Marathon

A member of Ballina AC is travelling to Poland today to take part in the World Half Marathon Championship on Saturday. Hugh Armstrong from Knockmore is running in the international event, and is looking forward to the challenge. Hugh is a trainee accountant…

Oct 14, 2020

Galway team to play Mayo on Sunday has been named

The Galway Senior Football team to play Mayo in the Allianz League this Sunday in Tuam is as follows: Connor Gleeson Conor Campbell 3, Sean Andy Kelly Johnny Heaney (c) Liam Silke Johnny Duane Cillian McDaid John Maher Cein D'Arcy Eamonn Brannigan Michael…

Oct 13, 2020

Death has taken place of former secretary of Galway GAA

The death has taken place of John Power, former Secretary of Galway Football Board. John served as Secretary of Galway Football in the glorious era that saw the Tribesmen win the Sam Maguire Cup in 1998 and 2001. A native of Waterford, John who served as a…

Oct 13, 2020

Setback for Galway footballers ahead of weekend's action

Galway have suffered a setback ahead of their Allianz National Football League clash with Mayo on Sunday. The Moycullen players on the squad have been forced to withdraw after some members of their County title winning team have tested positive for Covid-19.…

Oct 13, 2020

Gardaí launch investigation into Roscommon GAA post-match dinner

Gardaí broke up a dinner of some 30 people that took place after a match in Co Roscommon. The Roscommon senior team played Donegal in a challenge game in Sligo on Saturday and after the game, members of Roscommon GAA, including players, stopped in Boyle for a…

Oct 13, 2020

Galway football manager displeased by leaked footage of Jim McGuinness

Galway manager Pádraic Joyce said that Jim McGuinness' involvement with the Tribesmen was a one-off session, but he has not ruled out utilising the former Donegal boss again. Joyce will wait for feedback from the players before deciding if McGuinness will…

Oct 12, 2020

ROI senior football squad hit with further Covid setback

Galway's Aaron Connolly has returned to the Irish squad for the UEFA Nations League match against Finland on Wednesday. He'll be joined by fellow Galweigan Ryan Manning who received the call up to Stephen Kenny's side. The Republic of Ireland are facing…

Oct 12, 2020

Galway's Ryan Manning called into the ROI senior football squad

A Galway man has been called into the ROI senior football squad. QPR's Ryan Manning become the latest west of Ireland native to make it into Stephen Kenny's plans, joining fellow Galweigan Aaron Connolly. The FAI will be hoping for a clean bill of health…

Oct 12, 2020

Galway's Aaron Connolly could return to the Ireland squad this week

Aaron Connolly could be available for Wednesday’s UEFA Nations League game in Finland after Adam Idah’s return to the squad was confirmed. The FAI need Brighton to agree to release the Galwegian after the HSE’s formal confirmation that the Abbotstown staff…

Oct 12, 2020

Jim McGuinness is not expected to be on the Galway coaching team

Jim McGuinness is not expected to be part of the Galway senior football coaching ticket for the forthcoming season. Donegal’s 2012 All-Ireland winning manager was filmed conducting football drills in Tuam on Sunday. However, it is understood he oversaw some…

Oct 11, 2020

Mike Solan has stepped down as Mayo U20 manager

Mike Solan has stepped down as Mayo U20 football manager. The Ballaghderreen man took over in October 2015 and less than six months later led Mayo to All-Ireland success after a thrilling final win over Cork in Ennis. During his time as manager, Mayo also won…

Oct 11, 2020

Five Ireland players to miss Wales game due to Covid-19

Five Republic of Ireland players are set to miss out on today's UEFA Nations League meeting with Wales after a positive Covid-19 case was confirmed within the squad. In a statement, the FAI say that the player in question, and four other players who have been…

Oct 10, 2020

Connacht suffer heavy defeat away to Cardiff

Connacht suffered a 29-7 defeat to Cardiff Blues in the Guinness PRO14 this evening. Andy Friend's men failed to register a point before the break but did score through Conor Oliver in the second period. It was a sluggish display from the westerners who will…

Oct 10, 2020

Kevin Johnson steps down as manager of Ballintubber

Kevin Johnson has stepped down as manager of Ballintubber. The Sligo native spent three seasons at the helm winning back to back county titles. Ballintubber GAA released the following statement last night. “After three very successful years with Ballintubber…

Oct 10, 2020

SSE Airtricity League season extended by a week

The SSE Airtricity League season has been extended by a week due to recent postponements. It means the Premier Division campaign will now conclude on Sunday November 8th, with all the games played simultaneously. Third-placed Waterford host Shelbourne at the…

Galway’s Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah were ruled out of Ireland's Euro 2020 playoff with Slovakia at the last minute after it emerged that a second FAI staff member had tested positive for Covid-19. Connolly and Idah are out of the fixture because they are…

Oct 08, 2020

Galway's Cliodhna Moloney nominated for Women's Player of the Year Award

Galway’s Cliodhna Moloney has been nominated for Women’s Player of the Year at this year’s Zurich Irish Rugby Awards. The Kilconly native will be going up against Edel McMahon and Linda Djougang on Saturday week October 17th.

Oct 08, 2020

Tom Parsons launches Mindspace Mayo campaign

Mayo footballer Tom Parsons is encouraging people who may be struggling with their mental health to ‘reach out, speak up, and talk to somebody’. The well-known midfielder was speaking at the launch of a new pocket-sized information card that has been produced…

Oct 08, 2020

GAA to hold a virtual meeting with its county Chairpersons this evening

Oct 06, 2020

Camogie Association suspends all club competitions

The Camogie Association has followed the GAA in suspending all club competitions in the interests of public safety, across all ages and grades. The country has moved to Level 3 in the management of the coronavirus pandemic, and yesterday the GAA announced a…

Oct 06, 2020

Inter-county season will resume, but all club matches suspended

Oct 04, 2020

St Thomas' complete the three-in-a-row in Galway

St Thomas' have won their third Galway Senior Hurling title in-a-row. A Conor Cooney inspired performance drove them to victory over Turloughmore in Kenny Park. 1-6 from the Galway senior hurler was crucial in this encounter. FT score: St Thomas' 1-14 0-15…

Oct 04, 2020

Sunday's Mayo Football League results

Elvery's Sports Super League - Round 8 Westport Utd 5-2 Claremorris Ballina Town 3-0 Manulla Ballyhaunis 4-4 Ballyglass Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2-0 Conn Rangers Ballina Town B 2-1 Manulla B Killeen Sports Grounds League One…

Oct 04, 2020

Brave display but Kilmovee Shamrocks defeated in Leitrim

Connacht Ladies Intermediate Club Football Semi-Final Glencar/Manorhamilton 2-15 Kilmovee Shamrocks 3-09

Oct 04, 2020

LISTEN: Andy Moran joins Michael D on Sunday Sport

Ireland Active is putting some key asks to the Government in order to ensure the survival of the health and fitness sector in Ireland. These asks include tax relief measures, with an innovative scheme for the nation's employees, grants and VAT reductions.…

Oct 04, 2020

Sunday's Mayo GAA results

TF Royal Hotel & Theatre Mayo Exclusive JFCB Semi-Final Kilfian 3-10 Kilmovee Shamrocks 0-08 Sweeney Cup Final Ballina Stephenites 2-04 Belmullet 2-02 Sweeney Shield Final Kiltane 1-07 Ardnaree 0-09 West Mayo Kelly Cup Final Westport 1-15 Breaffy 1-11 O'Mara…

Oct 04, 2020

Westport's Ben Walsh wins Bronze at the U23 Cycling Ireland Road Race National Championships

Westport native Ben Walsh took home a bronze medal for the U23 level at the Cycling Ireland Road Race National Championships yesterday. Walsh, a member of the Evo Pro cycling team, finished his race with a time of 3.45.44 and was 14th overall on the Senior…

Oct 04, 2020

Connacht got their PRO14 season off to a winning start yesterday

Connacht got their new PRO14 seasons off to a winning start yesterday. Andy Friend's side beat Glasgow 28 points to 24 in front of 200 supporters at the Sportsground.

Oct 04, 2020

Mayo GAA Club results from Saturday

TF ROYAL HOTEL & THEATRE MAYO EXCXLUSIVE JFCB KNOCKOUT Tuar Mhic Éadaigh 3-11 v 0-8 Ballycastle NEW MAYO JBFC GROUP 4 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 0-12 v 4-8 Ballaghaderreen NEW MAYO JAFC GROUP 2 Davitts 0-10 v 1-14 Claremorris NEW MAYO JCFC GROUP1 Islandeady 5-10…

Oct 04, 2020

Mayo woman comes in 8th at the London marathon

Sinéad Diver recorded a brilliant 8th place at the 40th London marathon today The Belmullet woman completed the race in 2:27.06 just under three minutes outside her London 2019 pb 2:24.11. She gave a great display throughout the nineteen laps in central…

Oct 04, 2020

Mayo Football League results from last night

Elvery’s Sports Super League—Round 8 Ballyheane 4 v 0 Glenhest Rovers Swinford 3 v 5 Castlebar Celtic Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 8 Snugboro Utd 0 v 5 Fahy Rovers Iorras Aontaithe 2 v 8 Straide & Foxford Utd Westport Utd ‘B’ 3 v 1 Killala Killeen…

Oct 03, 2020

Castlebar Mitchels are U16A County Football Champions 2020

Castlebar Mitchels 3-11 2-11 Ballina Stephenites

Oct 03, 2020

Connacht Senior Ladies Football Finalists confirmed

Connacht Senior Ladies Football Semi-finals Kilkerrin Clonberne 2-19 2-6 Carnacon St Nathys 1-10 1-6 Kilbride

Oct 03, 2020

Kiltimagh bow out of the Connacht Junior Football Championship

Connacht Ladies Junior Club Football Semi-final Naomh Mhuire 4-11 0-8 Kiltimagh

Oct 03, 2020

Sligo Rovers suffer four-goal defeat against league leaders

Shamrock Rovers hold an 11-point lead at the summit of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Jack Byrne scored one and laid on another for Graham Burke as the Hoops eased to a 4-nil win against Sligo Rovers last night.

Oct 03, 2020

Mayo GAA club results from Friday's games

EAST MAYO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Final Eastern Gaels 3-9 v 0-9 Kilmovee Shamrocks NEW MAYO JAFC GROUP 1 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-9 v 0-12 Aghamore U16 C Final Erris St. Pats 9-11 v 1-4 Swinford

Oct 02, 2020

Sligo Rovers travel to take on Shamrock Rovers tonight

Shamrock Rovers can establish an 11 point lead at the summit of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division with victory at home to Sligo Rovers this evening. Kick off at Tallaght Stadium is at 7.45. Derry City play Waterford at the Ryan McBride Brandywell…

Oct 02, 2020

U14 County title success for Kiltimagh & Kilmovee

Mayo U14 A Championship Final Kiltimagh 2-07 Castlebar Mitchels 1-09 Mayo U14 C Championship Final Kilmovee Shamrocks 5-11 Cill Chomain 3-09

Oct 01, 2020

Sligo Rovers have extended their sympathy to the family of Robbie Brunton

Sligo Rovers have sympathised with the family of Robbie Brunton, who's died at the age of 47. Robbie played for the Bit O’ Red over two seasons, 1994-1995 and 1995-1996, playing 60 matches and scoring three goals. He was part of the Rovers side which beat…

Oct 01, 2020

Adrian Marren has announced his retirement from inter-county football after 16 years with Sligo

Adrian Marren has announced his retirement after 16 years with Sligo. Marren, a stalwart of the forward line for the Yeats County since making his debut in 2004, has opted not to return this winter. Sligo are due to play Galway in a Connacht semi-final on 7…

Oct 01, 2020

Aghamore and Eastern Gaels through to Canon Henry Cup final

Aghamore and Eastern Gaels will meet in the Canon Henry Cup final after their respective wins in the semi-finals last night at the Connacht GAA Centre in Bekan. Aghamore overcame Kiltimagh by 4-9 to 2-8, while Eastern Gaels defeated Ballyhaunis by 2-10 to…

Sep 30, 2020

Galway Senior Football & Hurling finals taking centre stage this Sunday

Moycullen and Mountbellew/Moylough will contest the Galway Senior Football Final on Sunday afternoon in Pearse Stadium. It’s after Mountbellew/Moylough ended Corofin’s seven year reign as County Champions last weekend while Moycullen overcame Tuam Stars.…

Sep 30, 2020

Former Mayo footballer says Government support for the Health & Fitness sector is vital

Former Mayo footballer, Conor Mortimer, said that health and fitness facilities are key for people's overall health and mental well-being, particularly in current times. Mortimer, who is the Leisure Club and Spa Manager at the Glenroyal Hotel in Kildare, was…

Tooreen captured the Mayo U21 Hurling title today after a 3-19 to 1-11 win over Westport. Tooreen were in control throughout and led by nine points at half-time.

Sep 26, 2020

Kilmovee Shamrocks Ladies march on in the Connacht Championship

Kilmovee Shamrocks are through to the Connacht Ladies Intermediate Football Semi-Final after a two point win over St. Brigid’s. It was a fascinating encounter with Shamrocks leading by 4-4 to 1-5 at half time. The Mayo Ladies won a final scoreline of 4-09 to…

Sep 26, 2020

Cortoon Shamrocks issue statement on the re-fixture of their IFC semi-final tie

Cortoon Shamrocks GAA have clarified the reason for the postponement of their Intermediate Football Championship semi final v Dunmore McHales last weekend. The match was due to be played last Sunday, but on the morning of the game one of their star player's…

Sep 26, 2020

Galway United suffer home defeat to Cobh Ramblers

Galway United have landed their first loss of the League of Ireland First Division under new manager John Caulfield. Cobh Ramblers defeated the Tribesmen 1-0 at home in Eamon Deacy Park last night. A ninth minute goal early on in the encounter from Ian Turner…

Sep 26, 2020

Mayo GAA underage results from Friday night

U14B Final KNOCKOUT Balla 1-8 v 6-12 The Neale U16 B ALL COUNTY GROUP 1 KNOCKOUT Breaffy 1-7 v 2-12 Castlebar Mitchels MAYO GAA U14 HURLING C FINAL Caiseal Gaels 2-8 v 3-6 Tuairín U16 B SEMI FINAL Cill Chomain 3-5 v 0-11 Charlestown Sarsfields

Sep 25, 2020

GAA confirm dates, times and venues for winter inter-county season

The dates, times, and venues have been confirmed for the winter GAA inter-county season. The last two rounds of the Allianz Football Leagues will echo in the return of football throughout the region. Oct 18: NFL - Galway v Mayo, 2pm Tuam Stadium Oct 25: NFL -…

Mayo’s Tom Parsons has replaced Seamus Hickey as the new chairman of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA). The Charlestown man was ratified by the official players body’s national executive committee last week, and he takes over from former Limerick hurler…

Sep 24, 2020

Sarah Rowe says uncertainty around Gaelic Football in 2021 made her decision to return to the AFL easier

Sarah Rowe says uncertainty around Gaelic football in 2021 spurred her AFL return. The 25-year-old recently signed with Collingwood to return for a third season as a professional Australian Rules player. Combining AFL while playing intercounty Gaelic football…

Sep 24, 2020

Mayo GAA results from last night

Canon Henry Cup Kiltimagh 2-16 Bohola Moy Davitts 2-14 Eastern Gaels 0-14 Swinford 0-08 Michael Walsh Junior B Cup Aghamore 0-13 Balla 1-06

Sep 23, 2020

Connacht will host Glasgow in their opening game of the PRO 14

Leinster will begin their Pro 14 defence with the visit of the Dragons to RDS on Friday, October 2nd. The fixtures for the new season were released this afternoon. On the same night, Ulster will entertain Benetton. The following day will see Munster go to…

Sep 23, 2020

Semi-Finals of the Galway Senior Football Championship this Sunday

The Galway Senior Football Semi-Finals will take centre stage in Pearse Stadium this Sunday. Moycullen and Tuam Stars will get proceedings underway at 1.30pm. The other semi-final is at 4.30pm between the reigning champions Corofin and Mountbellew/Moylough.

Sep 23, 2020

Mayo U16 Championship results

Mayo GAA Results U16 A County Semi-Final Castlebar Mitchels 1-14 Bohola Moy Davitts 1-08 Ballina Stephenites 1-13 Ballinrobe 2-08 U16 C Championship Swinford 2-09 Achill 0-09 U16 B Semi-Final Carras 3-10 Balla 2-12

Sep 23, 2020

Mayo people urged to get out and be active during European Week of Sport, which starts today

European Week of Sport gets underway today, and the Mayo Sports Partnership are calling on everyone to get out and be active over the coming week. There's a mixture of online and offline events taking place, making it easy to be active - even from the comfort…

A Mayo showjumper rode to victory at the International Grand Prix of Herzlake in Germany at the weekend. North Mayo man Jonathan Gordon earned a well deserved win at the event, coming out as the overall winner from a starting list of 59 competitors and 20…

Sep 21, 2020

Galway United travel to Dublin in the First Division this evening

In the SSE Airtricity First Division Galway United travel to Stradbrook Road on this evening for a midweek league fixture against promotion rivals Cabinteely. United have climbed up the league table over the last few weeks, winning four straight league games…

Sep 20, 2020

Mayo Football League results from today

Elvery’s Sports Super League—Round 6 Claremorris 1 v 7 Ballina Town Manulla 4 v 2 Ballyglass Ballyhaunis Town 0 v 0 Swinford Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 6 Iorras Aontaithe 2 v 0 Manulla ‘B’ Kiltimagh Knock Utd 4 v 0 Killala Ballina Town ‘B’ 2 v 2…

Sep 20, 2020

St Brigid's are Roscommon Senior Football Champions 2020

Senior Football Championship Final Padraig Pearses0-8 1-11St Brigids Junior A Football Championship Quarter Final Western-Gaels1-14 1-11St Michael's

Sep 20, 2020

Knockmore end 23-year wait for the Moclair Cup

Knockmore are Mayo Senior Football Champions for 2020. They ended a 23-year wait for the Moclair Cup with a sublime performance against a tenacious Breaffy team. It was the west Mayo men though who drove on in the first half as Peter Forde's side led 0-7 to…

Sep 20, 2020

Sligo GAA Club Championship results from today

Homeland Senior Football Championship RD - Final Drumcliffe/Rosses Point GAA club 1-11 1-14 Tourlestrane Connacht Gold Intermediate Football Championship RD - Final St Molaise Gaels 1-10 1-16 Curry

Sep 20, 2020

Mayo GAA O'Mara Cup results from today

O MARA CUP KNOCKOUT Davitts 1-9 v 0-18 Garrymore The Neale 1-6 v 4-20 Claremorris

Sep 20, 2020

Castlebar Mitchels are Mayo Minor A Football Champions after an 8-goal thriller

Castlebar Mitchels are Mayo Minor A Football Champions after an 8-goal thriller in MacHale Park. Castlebar's five goals came in the first half and left their north Mayo opponents with a mountain to climb. At the break they led by 5-6 to 2-3. There was no…

Sep 20, 2020

Mayo Football League results from last night's games

Elvery’s Sports Super League—Round 6 Westport Utd 1 v 0 Glenhest Rovers Ballyheane 3 v 2 Castlebar Celtic Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 6 Snugboro Utd 1 v 3 Straide & Foxford Utd Fahy Rovers 1 v 2 Conn Rangers Killeen Sports Grounds League One—Round…

Sep 19, 2020

Balla are Mayo Intermediate Football Champions

Balla are Mayo Intermediate Football Champions. They overcame Kiltimagh in an edgy encounter in Elvery's MacHale Park this evening. At half-time they led their near neighbours by 1-5 to 0-4. The maroon side managed to hold onto that advantage at the finish to…

Sep 19, 2020

Galway Senior Hurling semi-final postponed following Covid-19 case

A Galway Senior Hurling semi-final has been postponed due to a positive case of Covid-19. The clash between Cappataggle and St. Thomas’ was due to throw in at 1:30pm tomorrow in Pearse Stadium. The game will be re-fixed for a later date. Galway GAA have…

Sep 19, 2020

Roscommon GAA Club Championship results from today

Intermediate Football Championship KO Oran (Football) 2-16 2-9 St. Dominic's G.A.A. Club Junior A Football Championship Relegation playoff Boyle 4-7 1-10 Castlerea St Kevins Junior A Football Championship Quarter Final Clann na nGael 2-13 0-9 Roscommon Gaels…

Sep 19, 2020

Sligo GAA Club Championship results from today

Connacht Gold Junior A Football Championship RD - Final Tourlestrane 2 - 12 0 - 8 Owenmore Gaels Connacht Gold Intermediate Football Championship Relegation RD - Final St Michael's 1 - 9 2 - 17 Enniscrone/Kilglass Connacht Gold Junior B Football Championship…

Sep 19, 2020

Mayo GAA club results from today's games

EXCLUSIVE NORTH MAYO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Ardagh 0-13 v 4-11 Cill Chomain MICHAEL WALSH JUNIOR B CUP 2020 Bohola Moy Davitts 5-12 v 3-13 Hollymount-Carramore Claremorris 2-19 v 4-3 Crossmolina Deel Rovers Knockmore 0-11 v 0-8 Louisburgh TF ROYAL HOTEL &…

The countdown is well and truly on to the Connacht Gold Mayo SFC Final on Sunday. Breaffy and Knockmore meet at 3.35pm in the decider in Elverys MacHale Park. Midwest Sport caught up with both camps ahead of the big game. MidWest · Breaffy Manager Peter Forde…

Kilmaine & Kilmeena will contest this year's Mayo Junior Football Final. The game throws-in at 5pm on Saturday evening in MacHale Park and will be live on Midwest Radio Sport. Ahead of the big game Michael D caught up with both camps. MidWest · David…

Sep 17, 2020

Owners will be readmitted to Irish tracks from Monday

Owners will be readmitted to Irish tracks for the first time since March on Monday. Horse Racing Ireland have confirmed that two people per owner will be allowed on course in line with government guidelines.

Sep 17, 2020

Mayo GAA confirm 200 spectators will be allowed in for each of the four county finals this weekend

Mayo GAA have confirmed that 200 supporters will be permitted to attend each of this weekend’s four County final games in Elverys MacHale Park. As a consequence of these changes the Intermediate final between Kiltimagh & Balla will now throw in at 8pm on…

Sep 16, 2020

Tuesday evening's Mayo GAA results

Canon Henry Cup Aghamore 2-12 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-14 West Mayo U16 B Championship Balla 2-12 Ballintubber 1-08 West Mayo U16 C Championship Achill 4-12 Louisburgh 1-10 East Mayo U16 A Championship Bohola Moy Davitts 3-18 Aghamore 3-08 East Mayo U16 B…

Sep 15, 2020

Midwest Radio to broadcast special Sports Talkshop Programme ahead of County Final

It's County Final weekend and to preview all the action Midwest Radio will have a special Sports Talkshop programme this Thursday night between 10pm & 11pm. We'll hear from both the Breaffy & Knockmore camps ahead of the battle for the Moclair Cup and in…

Sep 15, 2020

Up to 200 people allowed to attend matches in large stadia

People will be allowed to attend sporting events in limited numbers under government's new 'Living with Covid' plan announced this afternoon. From tomorrow, 200 spectators will be permitted into venues which would usually have the capacity to host crowds of…

Sep 15, 2020

Mayo woman elected as the first ever female President of Connacht Rugby

A Mayo woman has made history by becoming the first ever female President of Connacht Rugby. Ann Heneghan, originally from Partry and now living in Galway, is the first woman to hold a Presidential role at provincial level in Irish rugby. She was initially…

Sep 15, 2020

Connacht Minor Football Championship games set for the Connacht Centre of Excellence

Connacht Minor (U 17) Football Championship 2020 This year's competition is straight knock out, and a winner must be decided on the day. All games will be played at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence. Pre Lim Friday 23rd October Galway v Leitrim Semi…

Sep 14, 2020

Knockmore Showjumper wins the two-star Grand Prix in The Netherlands

Mayo’s Michael G Duffy was in excellent form on the international Show Jumping circuit on Sunday, when he took victory in the two-star Grand Prix at Valkenswaard in The Netherlands. Riding the Carl Hanley-owned 11-year-old gelding Chappo Chey, they came out…

Sep 14, 2020

Racing takes place in Sligo this afternoon

There's a seven-race card at Sligo and Tipperary this afternoon with the first meetings going to post at 13:10 and 15:00 respectively.

Sep 13, 2020

LISTEN: Swinford athlete Michaela Walsh on her ninth national title

Michaela Walsh speaks to Midwest Sports John Morley about her double gold success at the National Track and Field Championships, adapting to training during lock down and much more. The Swinford AC member is held in high esteem in the locality and nationally…

Sep 13, 2020

LISTEN: Ballinrobe athlete Sarah Quinn on her successful end to 2020

Ballinrobe Hurdler Sarah Quinn spoke with Midwest Radio's John Morley on the Sunday Sports show about her latest success at the National Track and Field Championships recently. The St Colman's South Mayo AC member came from behind in the women's senior race…

Sep 13, 2020

Kiltimagh finish strong to capture Mayo Ladies Junior Football title

Mayo Junior Ladies Football Final Kiltimagh 2-14 St. Brigid's 1-12 Mayo Ladies Senior Shield Final Burrishoole 2-11 Kilmoremoy 3-07 Mayo Ladies Junior Shield Final Ballyhaunis 2-10 Breaffy 1-06

Sep 13, 2020

Joanne Loftus from Moy Valley AC wins Silver at the All-Ireland Junior Women's Championships

Joanne Loftus from Moy Valley AC in Ballina has won a silver medal in the All Ireland Junior Women’s 3000m in Morton Stadium, Santry. It was Gutsy race and a tight finish. Well done to Joanne and her coach Phillip Finnerty.

Sep 13, 2020

Sunday's Mayo Football League results

Elvery's Sports Super League - Round 5 Ballyheane 1-0 Swinford Manulla 3-1 Castlebar Celtic Westport Utd 2-0 Ballyglass Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Ballina Town B 6-0 Snugboro Utd Iorras Aontaithe 4-2 Killala Killeen Sports Grounds League One Crossmolina…

Sep 13, 2020

Sunday's Mayo GAA results

North Mayo Junior B Championship Ballina Stephenites 2-15 Belmullet 3-10 Kilfian 3-09 Moygownagh 2-07 West Mayo Kelly Cup Breaffy 3-18 Islandeady 1-07 Westport 0-20 Louisburgh 0-16 South Mayo Junior B League Ballinrobe 1-10 Mayo Gaels 0-10

Mayo Ladies Senior Football Final Carnacon 2-15 Moy Davitts 0-12

South Mayo Junior B League Hollymount-Carramore 2-10 Ballinrobe 0-05 Claremorris 3-11 Mayo Gaels 1-08 West Mayo Junior B League Balla 1-15 Louisburgh 1-14

Sep 09, 2020

Ballina native becomes first ever woman to win Ultra Endurance Irish Cycle Event

Ballina native Rachel Nolan has become the first ever woman to win Ireland’s Phenomenal TransAtlanticWay Cycling event. The TransAtlanticWay is a 2500 km, one stage, self-supported road bike ride between Derry to Kinsale via the Wild Atlantic Way coastal…

Sep 09, 2020

Sligo Rovers secure LEADER funding for Master plan

Sligo Rovers have announced a successful application for LEADER Programme funding to prepare a masterplan to assess all aspects of the football club and infrastructural development. The application process began last year, with the club receiving confirmation…

Sep 09, 2020

Mayo GAA Golf Classic will be played in Claremorris later this month

The Mayo GAA Golf Classic returns later this month. The event will be held at Claremorris Golf Club on Friday and Sat 25 & 26th September, and all funds raised will go towards supporting the Mayo inter-county players and teams who are due to play in the 2020…

Sep 08, 2020

Mayo GAA U16 Championship results from this evening

South Mayo U16 A Championship Final Ballinrobe 4-14 Claremorris 1-05 South Mayo U16 B Championship Final Carras 1-13 Hollymount-Carramore 2-09 South Mayo U16 C Championship Final The Neale 5-07 Shrule/Glencorrib 1-09 East Mayo U16 B Championship Play-Off…

Sep 08, 2020

Former Mayo star appointed manager of Roscommon Ladies

Roscommon LGFA have announced the appointment of former Mayo star Diane O’Hora as manager of their intermediate team commencing in 2021. Diane is a former All Ireland senior winning captain with Mayo and has great experience and success in coaching and…

Senior Football Championship Semi Final Padraig Pearses 1-11 1-10 Clann na nGael Senior Football Championship Semi Final St Brigids 2-15 2-9 Boyle Junior A Football Championship Group A St. Dominic's G.A.A. Club 5-13 1-15 Castlerea St Kevins Junior A Football…

Sep 06, 2020

Mayo GAA Club Championship results from today

CONNACHT GOLD MAYO SFC KNOCKOUT Knockmore 0-17 0-13 Ballina Stephenites EGAN JEWELLERS MAYO IFC KNOCKOUT Ballinrobe 2-9 1-14 Balla CONNACHT GOLD MAYO SFC RELEGATION Bohola Moy Davitts 0-12 v 2-16 Claremorris TF ROYAL HOTEL & THEATRE MAYO JFC KNOCKOUT Kilmeena…

Sep 06, 2020

Mayo LGFA Championship results from today

Senior Championship Semi Finals Carnacon 3-13 Hollymount 0-04 Moy Davitts 3-14 Westport A 2-07 Intermediate Championship Semi Finals MacHale Rovers 3-10 Charlestown 2-11 Kilmovee Shamrocks 7-11 Castlebar MItchels 5-14 AET Junior Championship Semi Finals Tuar…

Sep 06, 2020

Claremorris Golf Club Junior team won the Kenny Cup yesterday

The Claremorris Golf Club Junior team won the Kenny Cup at Claremorris Golf Club yesterday. The following were members of the team: Darragh Joyce, John Heneghan, Ronan Fallon, James Woolley, Jason Morley (Captain). David Rattigan was the Junior Convenor in…

Sep 06, 2020

There's a seven card race in Ballinrobe Racecourse today

Ballinrobe's high-profile National Hunt card features seven races with the first off at five past two. The ground is Yielding, Soft in places and the forecast is for a mainly dry day with a slight risk of showers.

Sep 06, 2020

Mayo Football League results from last night's games

TP Brennan Connacht Shield Final in Lecarrow Ballaghaderreen 5 v 2 Colemanstown Utd Elvery’s Sports Super League—Round 4 Ballina Town 9 v 0 Ballyglass Manulla 4 v 1 Swinford Castlecourt Hotel Premier League—Round 4 Iorras Aontaithe 1 v 4 Westport Utd ‘B’…

Sep 05, 2020

Sligo GAA Club Championship results from today's games

Homeland Senior Football Championship RD - Semi Final 1 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point GAA club 1-7 0-9 CooleraStrandhill Homeland Senior Football Championship Relegation RD - Semi Final Coolaney/Mullinabreena 1 - 12 0 - 12 Eastern Harps Connacht Gold Intermediate…

Sep 05, 2020

Roscommon GAA results from today's matches

Senior Football Championship Relegation Playoff Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-10 1-9 Fuerty Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final 14:30Oran (Football) 4-16 0-4 St Aidan's Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final St. Faithleach's 0-10 1-9 St. Dominic's…

Sep 05, 2020

Mayo GAA Club Championship results from today's games

SATURDAY 05TH SEPTEMBER, 2020 CONNACHT GOLD MAYO SFC KNOCKOUT Westport GAA 0-13 0-15 Breaffy EGAN JEWELLERS MAYO IFC KNOCKOUT Kiltimagh 0-20 1-12 Hollymount-Carramore EGAN JEWELLERS MAYO IFC RELEGATION Swinford 2-8 0-13 Islandeady TF ROYAL HOTEL & THEATRE…

Sep 04, 2020

John Caulfied picks up his first win as Galway United manager

John Caulfield picked up his first win as Galway United manager this evening with a 4-1 win over Athlone in the First Division. Enda Curran opened the scoring from the penalty spot which was followed up with a brace from Mikey Place and Vinny Faherty was on…

Sep 04, 2020

Friday night's Mayo GAA results

Mayo Minor B Semi-Final Balla 1-12 Aghamore 1-11 South Mayo Minor A Championship Final Claremorris 2-09 Ballinrobe 1-11 South Mayo Minor B Championship Final Davitts 3-12 Carras 0-11 Mayo Minor C Championship Semi-Final Ballyhaunis 4-13 Crossmolina Deel…

Sep 04, 2020

Manulla B book place in semi-finals of Calor Gas Premier Cup

Manulla B have booked a place in the Calor Gas Premier Cup semi-final, after defeating Partry Athletic by two goals to one last night in the quarter final. The semi-finalists in the Premier Cup are Ballina Town B, Manulla B, Moy Villa and Westport United b.…

Sep 04, 2020

Top-level meeting today to discuss possible lifting of restrictions at matches

The Minister for Sport is meeting public health officials and top sporting figures today to discuss the lifting of restrictions at matches Until recently, up to 200 people were allowed to gather together for a sporting event, but last month the Government…

Sep 04, 2020

Down to the last four of the Mayo Club Championship

There is another exciting weekend in store with the semi-finals of the Mayo Club Championship. In the Connacht Gold Senior semi-final Breaffy & Westport will clash at 7.15 in Elverys MacHale Park on Saturday evening which will be preceded by the Intermediate…

Sep 03, 2020

Mayo GAA U14 Championship results from Thursday evening

U14 B All County Group 3 Castlebar Mitchels 5-15 Breaffy 2-06 North Mayo U14 A Championship Naomh Padraig 1-16 Ardnaree 1-09 Ballina Stephenites 5-10 Knockmore 4-08 Belmullet 2-14 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-05 North Mayo U14 B Championship Erris St. Pats 7-14…

Sep 03, 2020

Connacht seeded in Tier 3 for Heineken Champions Cup

Sep 01, 2020

Mayo GAA Club Championship results from yesterday

MONDAY 31ST AUGUST, 2020 SOUTH MAYO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2 The Neale 2-10 v 2-17 Mayo Gaels MAYO GAA HOMELAND U14 B ALL COUNTY GROUP 1 Naomh Padraig 4-15 v 2-8 Knockmore

Aug 31, 2020

Racing in Roscommon gets underway at 4pm

A 7-race card at Roscommon gets underway at 4pm this afternoon. The ground at Roscommon is soft, yielding in places.

Aug 31, 2020

Roscommon SFC semi-final pairings

Clann na nGael finished strongly to book themselves a semi-final date with Padraig Pearses after a 0-14 point to 1-9 victory against Western Gaels at Dr Hyde Park yesterday. Padraig Pearses overcame Roscommon Gaels by 0-19 points to 0-9 in Ballyforan. In the…

Aug 30, 2020

Details confirmed for semi-finals of the Mayo Club Championship

The details have been confirmed for the Semi-Finals of the Mayo Club Championship. Elverys MacHale Park will again play host to double-headers on Saturday & Sunday. On Saturday evening at 5.30pm in the Intermediate Football Championship semi-final…

Aug 30, 2020

Ballina's Jesse Devers finds the net as Sligo Rovers advance in the FAI Cup

Sligo Rovers have beaten UCD 3-1 at the Bowl to make the quarter-finals of the FAI Cup. Kyle Callan-McFadden, Ronan Coughlan and Mayo man Jesse Devers all found the back of the net for the visitors.

Aug 30, 2020

Munster comfortably see off Connacht in the PRO 14

Munster defeated Connacht by 49 points to 12 at the Aviva Stadium this afternoon to book a PRO 14 semi-final spot. Johann van Graan's side will meet Leinster in the last four of the competition next Friday evening. Chris Cloete, Jeremy Loughman, Tadhg Beirne…

The second weekend of the National Seniors Track and Field Championships took place this weekend in Morton Stadium, Santry, Co. Dublin. Swinford A.C's Michaela Walsh showed lockdown didn’t set her back winning double gold in the U23 women’s shot put and…

Aug 29, 2020

Saturday night's Mayo Football League results

Elverys Sports Super League Claremorris 2-1 Ballyheane Castlecourt Hotel Premier League Iorras Aontaithe 3-1 Ballina Town B Kiltimagh/Knock Utd 3-0 Snugboro Utd Westport Utd B 2-1 Fahy Rovers Killeen Sports Ground League One Kilmore 2-0 Crossmolina Moy Villa…

Elvery’s Sports Super League—Round 2 Glenhest Rovers 1 v 3 Castlebar Celtic Westport Utd 4 v 0 Ballyhaunis Town Calor Gas Premier Cup—Round 2 Conn Rangers 2 v 2 Manulla ‘B’ Won 3-1 on penalties

Aug 27, 2020

Match officials confirmed for Galway United and Sligo Rovers FAI Cup games

The match officials for the Extra.ie FAI Cup Second Round and SSE Airtricity League First Division fixtures have been confirmed. Friday, August 28 Galway United v Shelbourne Eamonn Deacy Park, 7.45pm Referee: Damien MacGraith Assistant 1: Darren Corcoran…

Aug 27, 2020

FAI-ETB Player Development Course heading for Solar 21 Park

Registrations are now open for an FAI-ETB Player Development Course in Solar 21 Park Milebush Castlebar. The aim of the training course is to give people the skills to either progress to full time employment in the Sports, Leisure and Recreation industry or…

Aug 27, 2020

Mayo GAA Club Championship results from Wednesday

Aug 24, 2020

There's a seven-card race in Ballinrobe this afternoon

There is racing in Ballinrobe this afternoon. The ground is Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places ahead of today's seven-race National Hunt card at 1pm A mainly dry day is forecast. All the fixtures will take place under the strict protocols published by Horse…

Aug 24, 2020

Dates, times and venues confirmed for the Mayo Club Championship quarter-finals

The dates, times and venues have been confirmed for the Knockout stages of the Mayo Club Championship. All four of the Connacht Gold Mayo SFC Quarter Finals will take place in Elverys MacHale Park. On Saturday evening at 5.30pm the reigning County Champions…

Aug 23, 2020

Connacht have beaten Ulster in the PRO 14 but still bow out

Connacht have beaten Ulster by 26-20 as their PRO 14 seasons resumed this evening at the Aviva Stadium. John Porch, Kieran Marmion, Bundee Aki and Jack Aungier with the tries for Connacht. Jacob Stockdale and Nick Timoney crossing the whitewash for Ulster.…

Aug 23, 2020

Mayo Football League results from today

TP Brennan Connacht Cup Semi-Final Westport Utd 1-1 West Utd (Westport won 4-2 on penalties) Salthill Devon 1-0 St Bernards FC TP Brennan Connacht Shield Semi-final Colemanstown Utd 4-3 Glenhest Rovers Ballaghaderreen FC 3-1 Real Tubber Elverys Sports Super…

Aug 23, 2020

Mayo GAA Club Championship draws announced

The Mayo Club Championship draws have taken place this evening. Senior quarter final Draw Westport vs The Neale Breaffy vs Ballaghaderreen Ballintubber vs Knockmore Ballina vs Aghamore Senior Relegation draw Bohola Moy Davitts vs Garrymore Charlestown vs…

Aug 23, 2020

Sligo GAA Club Championship results from Sunday

Homeland Senior Football Championship Group 2 RD - 4 CooleraStrandhill 0 - 14 0 - 12 Calry/St Joseph's Connacht Gold Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 RD - 4 Ballymote Round Towers 1 - 13 3 - 2 Enniscrone/Kilglass Connacht Gold Intermediate Football…

Aug 23, 2020

Mayo LGFA Championship results

Senior Championship Rd 3 Group A Burrishoole 1-03 Hollymount 1-08 Moy Davitts 8-17 Swinford Killasser 0-09 Group B Westport A 3-13 Kilmoremoy 3-09 Carnacon 7-16 Knockmore 3-05 Semi Final Pairings (weekend of Sept 5/6th) Cup Moy Davitts V Westport A Carnacon V…

North Mayo Minor A Championship Ballina Stephenites 3-23 Knockmore 4-06 North Mayo Minor B Championship Cill Chomain 4-13 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 4-03 Erris St. Pats 3-10 Ardmoy 3-08 Naomh Padraig 2-14 St Muredachs 2-08 South Mayo Minor A Championship…

Aug 21, 2020

Bundee Aki will earn his 100th cap for Connacht on Sunday

Bundee Aki will earn his 100th cap for Connacht in Sunday’s clash with Ulster. Alex Wooton and Peter O'Sullivan will make their debuts on the wings. New signings Ian Madigan and Alby Mathewson will be on the bench for Ulster.

Aug 21, 2020

Some big games in the Sligo Senior Football Championship this weekend

Sligo Senior Football Championship Saturday August 22 St Mary's v Tubbercurry, Markievicz Park, 7pm Eastern Harps v Shamrock Gaels, Corran Park, 7pm Geevagh v Tourlestrane, Connolly Park, 7pm Sunday August 23 Coolera-Strandhill v Calry/St Joseph's, Markievicz…

Aug 21, 2020

John Caulfield appointed as the new manager of Galway United

John Caulfield wants to help Galway United reach the First Division playoffs this season. The former Cork City boss has taken over from Alan Murphy at Eamonn Deacy Park. He'll be watching from a distance as his new side entertain Bray tonight. Leaders…

Aug 21, 2020

GAA to make funds available to county boards the current crisis

The GAA are to make funds available to county boards during the current crisis. Government restrictions mean that all games are to be played behind closed doors until September the 13th at the earliest. Meanwhile, the GAA remain optimistic that this year's…

Aug 21, 2020

Mayo GAA results from last night

U14 B All County Group 3 Westport 6-11 Castlebar Mitchels 2-07 North Mayo U14 A Championship Ballina Stephenites 2-12 Ardnaree 1-08 Belmullet 3-18 Knockmore 4-00 Naomh Padraig 2-10 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 1-07 North Mayo U14 B Championship Lahardane 8-05…

Aug 20, 2020

Sligo club resumes activities after Covid-19 suspension

Sligo GAA club Eastern Harps has announced today that all activities can now resume. Earlier this week, the club had temporarily suspended all activity as a precautionary measure, as a club member was awaiting the result of a Covid-19 test. Today, the club…

The GAA has called for evidence to be presented to explain the Government's decision to ban all spectators from sporting events until at least the 13th of September. Up until now 200 people were allowed be part of an outdoor sporting event, which meant that a…

Aug 19, 2020

Alan Murphy has left his role as manager with Galway United

Galway United have confirmed that Alan Murphy has left his role as manager. The 38-year-old Ballinrobe native, who is also the club’s all-time leading scorer as a player, took over as manager in July 2018, but saw his side endure a difficult start to the 2020…

Michael Walsh Senior League Garrymore 0-17 Bohola Moy Davitts 3-06 Sweeney Cup Belmullet 1-13 Knockmore 1-11 Ballina Stephenites 1-13 Bonniconlon 1-07 Sweeney Shield Kiltane 2-22 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 3-13 (after extra time) Lahardane 3-05 Ardnaree 0-10…

Aug 15, 2020

Ballyhaunis & Tooreen to meet in this year's Mayo Senior Hurling final

Mayo Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Final Ballyhaunis 0-21 Castlebar Mitchels 1-09 Tooreen 4-21 Westport 0-10 Ballyhaunis & Tooreen will meet in the final on Saturday September 12th.

Aug 15, 2020

Darragh Reilly earns a draw for Sligo Rovers U17 side

Former Castlebar Celtic player Darragh Reilly was on the score sheet for Sligo Rovers this afternoon in the U17 League. Ryan Casey’s side drew 1 apiece with Derry City.

Aug 15, 2020

Galway GAA results from last night

Galway Senior Football Championship CLG Bhearna 0-13 Salthill-Knocknacarra 0-11 Galway Intermediate Football Championship Glenamaddy 2-08 Kilconly 1-11

Aug 14, 2020

Defeats for both Sligo Rovers & Galway United

Sligo Rovers suffered a disappointing 3 nil defeat at the hands of Cork City tonight in the Premier Division. The result leaves Rovers sitting second from bottom. Meanwhile, Galway United also recorded a loss tonight as Longford defeated the Tribesmen by a…

Aug 14, 2020

Mayo GAA results from Friday evening

U16 B All County Group 1 Claremorris 4-14 Westport 3-04 North Mayo Minor A Championship Belmullet 5-12 Knockmore 2-11 North Mayo Minor B Championship Naomh Padraig 3-14 Ardmoy 0-10 Cill Chomain 3-18 St. Muredachs 2-06 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 4-16 Erris St.…

Strokestown GAA club in Co Roscommon has confirmed that a non-playing member of the club has tested positive for Covid-19. The club cancelled its minor game against Oran / St Croan's last Monday night after a club member did not feel well. The member has…

Aug 12, 2020

Galway Utd drawn at home to Shelbourne while Sligo Rovers will travel to UCD in round 2 of FAI Cup

Cork City's reward for their last gasp win against Longford Town in the FAI Cup last night is a second round tie against holders Shamrock Rovers. Rovers are at home in the only all-Premier Division tie in the round while Bohemians are the only other…

Aug 12, 2020

Hazel Finn included in the Irish U17 side for the European Qualifiers

Ireland are competing in international basketball for the first time this summer, with the men’s and women’s U17’s back in action this week, looking to reach a major finals. They're taking part in the European Qualifiers for FIBA U17 Skills Challenge 2020 and…

Aug 12, 2020

Excitement building ahead of the opening weekend of the Mayo Super League

This weekend sees the start of the Elvery’s Sport Super League. Champions Castlebar Celtic will travel to Ballyglass on Sunday Morning at 11am as they will bid for another successful season. Ballyhaunis Town host Ballina Town and newly promoted Swinford &…

Aug 12, 2020

Mayo U16 ladies fixtures this evening

Mayo LGFA Fixtures Under 16 A Championship Kilmoremoy A V St Marys Charlestown V Knockmore Westport A V Burrishoole at 6pm Parke KC V Swinford Killasser Under 16 B Championship Davitts V Breaffy Castlebar Mitchels V Ballyhaunis at 8pm Moy Davitts V Kiltimagh…

Aug 12, 2020

Mayo U16 Championship results from last night

North Mayo U16 A Championship Ballina Stephenites 3-11 Belmullet 4-08 Naomh Padraig 4-07 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 1-09 North Mayo U16 B Championship Cill Chomain 2-09 Bonniconlon 1-11 Ardmoy 3-17 Erris St. Pats 1-14 South Mayo U16 A Championship Claremorris…

Aug 11, 2020

The Achill Half Marathon has been deferred until July 2021

The Achill Half Marathon and 10K has been deferred until the 3rd of July 2021. The event was previously deferred from its normal July live event to a date in September. The event’s Operations team and volunteers met to discuss the latest guidance from the…

Aug 11, 2020

Connacht FA announces underage final fixtures for the weekend

Connacht U-12 Shield Final Fixture Saturday 15th August 2020 HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM Pitch 1 St Bernards FC v Cregmore Claregalway Venue: Lecarrow, Roscommon K.O: 12 noon: Officials RDFL Connacht U-12 Cup Final Fixture Saturday 15th August 2020 HOME TEAM AWAY…

Aug 11, 2020

Mayo's Ryan Connolly scored the winner for Finn Harps last night

A former Mayo Super League player scored the winning goal for Finn Harps last night. Ryan Connolly scored the winner as Finn Harps got revenge on St Patrick's Athletic for their recent League defeat by winning their FAI Cup first round tie by 1 goal to nil…

Aug 10, 2020

Sligo Rovers meeting with Waterford has been rearranged

The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture between Sligo Rovers and Waterford has been rearranged. The fixture, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, will now take place on Tuesday, August 18, with kick-off at 5.45pm. The match will be…

Aug 10, 2020

Strokestown GAA suspend all activity as 'a precautionary measure'

A Roscommon GAA club has suspended all their activities as a precautionary measure. Strokestown GAA made the announcement while cancelling their Minor Championship game against Oran/ St. Croans tonight. In a statement on their social media the club said: "All…

Aug 10, 2020

An eight card race takes place in Ballinrobe this evening

There is a National Hunt meeting at Ballinrobe racecourse this evening. All the fixtures will take place under the strict protocols published by Horse Racing Ireland. For public health and safety reasons the meeting will be held behind closed doors. The first…

Aug 09, 2020

Sligo GAA club championship results from today

Connacht Gold Junior A Football Championship Group 1 RD - 2 Cloonacool 3 - 13 0 - 12 St Mary's Connacht Gold Junior B Football Championship Group 3 RD - 2 Curry 3 - 23 2 - 7St John's Homeland Senior Football Championship Group 1 RD - 3 Shamrock Gaels 1 - 16 2…

Aug 09, 2020

Mayo Football League Results

TP Brennan Connacht Cup Quarter Finals Salthill Devon 6-0 Castlebar Celtic Westport Utd 6-0 Ballinasloe Town TP Brennan Connacht Shield Quarter Finals Glenhest Rovers 1-0 Ballymote Celtic Ballaghaderreen 4-0 Kiltimagh/Knock Utd Calor Gas Premier Cup Quarter…

Aug 09, 2020

Wins for An Cheathrú Rua & Corofin in the Galway Senior Football Championship

Galway Senior Football Championship An Cheathrú Rua 0-15 St. James' 1-10 Corofin 4-18 Monivea-Abbey 0-07

Aug 09, 2020

Sunday's Mayo Club Championship results

Connacht Gold Mayo SFC Group 1 Belmullet 2-08 The Neale 0-14 Group 3 Ballina Stephenites 1-19 Claremorris 1-09 Knockmore 3-18 Kiltane 0-11 Group 4 Breaffy 0-16 Castlebar Mitchels 0-14 Egan Jewellers Mayo IFC Group 2 Ardnaree 3-11 Burrishoole 4-07 Group 3…

Aug 09, 2020

Mayo Ladies Club Championship results

Mayo LGFA Club Championship Senior Group A Hollymount 5-13 Swinford Killasser 2-09 Moy Davitts 2-09 Burrishoole 1-07 Group B Carnacon 6-16 Westport 0-09 Kilmoremoy 3-11 Knockmore 3-11 Intermediate Group A Louisburgh 4-09 Cill Chomain 3-10 C.L. MacHael Rovers…

Aug 09, 2020

Westport Utd B reach the semi-finals of the Premier Cup

Calor Gas Premier Cup Quarter Finals Westport Utd B 2-1 Castlebar Celtic B Stephen Jennings was on target for Celtic while Vinny Foy & Mark McNally both netted for United to secure their passage through to the last four.

Aug 09, 2020

Galway United share the spoils with Cobh Ramblers

Galway United shared the spoils with Cobh Ramblers last night in the first Division. It finished 2-2 with Vinny Faherty & Francely Lomboto on the score sheet for Alan Murphy’s side.

Aug 09, 2020

Sligo Club Championship results from last night

Sligo Senior Football Championship Group 1 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 2-13 St. Mary's 0-10 Group 2 Coolera/Strandhill 1-12 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 0-13 Sligo Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 Curry 3-19 Ballymote 1-14 Group 2 St. Farnan's 2-20 St. John's…

Aug 08, 2020

Two Mayo men on the scorecheet for Sligo Rovers as they see off Shelbourne

Two Mayo men have helped Sligo Rovers overcome Shelbourne 2-1 in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division clash at the Showgrounds. Jesse Devers found the back of the net for Liam Buckley's side in the first minute of the game before David Cawley made it…

Aug 08, 2020

Saturday evening's Mayo Club Championship results

Connacht Gold Mayo SFC Group 1 Ballaghaderreen 2-08 Garrymore 0-13 Group 2 Aghamore 0-18 Davitts 0-12 Ballintubber 3-19 Bohola Moy Davitts 1-07 Group 4 Westport 2-10 Charlestown 2-10 Egan Jewellers Mayo IFC Group 1 Louisburgh 0-15 Kiltimagh 0-15 Bonniconlon…

Aug 08, 2020

Both Sligo Rovers & Galway United in action this evening

There's a Munster derby in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division this afternoon. Waterford welcome basement side Cork to the R-S-C for a 2pm kick-off. Shelbourne will move into the top-four if they win at Sligo this evening. Elsewhere, Galway United…

Aug 07, 2020

Mayo GAA Minor results from Friday evening

North Mayo Minor A Championship Ballina Stephenites 2-15 Belmullet 2-09 North Mayo Minor B Championship Cill Chomain 3-18 Erris St Pats 0-09 Naomh Padraig 1-18 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 0-12 South Mayo Minor A Championship Ballinrobe 3-08 Mayo Gaels 0-09 South…

There is a seven-race card at Sligo this afternoon with the first off at 1 o'clock. There is also a 4.10 start to the seven-race card at Tipperary.

Aug 06, 2020

Mayo GAA Under 14 results from Thursday evening

Mayo GAA Results from Thursday evening U14 B ALL COUNTY GROUP 2 Ballinrobe 3-6 v 6-12 Aghamore NORTH MAYO U14 A CHAMPIONSHIP Ardnaree 3-8 v 6-13 Crossmolina Deel Rovers Ballina Stephenites 5-5 v 6-13 Béal an Mhuirthead Knockmore 0-7 v 2-14 Naomh Padraig NORTH…

Aug 06, 2020

Mayo LGFA Adult Championship fixtures for this weekend

In Mayo ladies football, the Adult Championship fixtures for this Sunday- SENIOR Group A Hollymount V Swinford Killasser at 10.30 Burrishoole V Moy Davitts Group B Carnacon V Westport A - in Ballintubber Kilmoremoy V Knockmore at 10am INTERMEDIATE Group A…

Aug 06, 2020

Sligo Rovers sign Lithuanian defender

Sligo Rovers have signed Lithuanian defender Sigitas Olberkis for the rest of the 2020 season. The 23-year old joins from Maltese club, Senglea Athletic. He's a former Under-21 international and has also played in belarus and Latvia. As Lithuania is currently…

Aug 05, 2020

Ballina RFC cancel Tag Rugby Tournament following delay of Phase 4

Ballina RFC have cancelled their Return To Rugby Tag Event following the delay in moving to Phase Four of reopening the country. The Tag Rugby Tournament scheduled for the 15th of August in Heffernan Park will not go ahead in compliance with public health…

Aug 05, 2020

Mayo GAA underage results from Tuesday evening

U14 B ALL COUNTY GROUP 1 Béal an Mhuirthead 7-5 v 5-9 Crossmolina Deel Rovers NORTH MAYO U16 A CHAMPIONSHIP Béal an Mhuirthead 1-4 v 1-10 Knockmore Naomh Padraig 2-7 v 1-10 Ballina Stephenites NORTH MAYO U16 B CHAMPIONSHIP Ardmoy 3-6 v 0-4 Bonniconlon SOUTH…

Aug 05, 2020

Racing in Sligo & Wexford today

There's a seven-race card at Wexford this afternoon with the first off at 1. While at Sligo, a seven-race programme gets underway at 4.15 - behind closed doors.

Aug 04, 2020

Cap of 200 remains on match attendances

The Government has decided against allowing an increase in crowd sizes at matches. Their decision not to press ahead with phase 4 of their roadmap from next Monday means that crowds will remain capped at 200 at outdoor events. It had been hoped that…

Aug 04, 2020

GAA cancels inter-county season tickets for the rest of the 2020 season

The GAA has cancelled inter-county season tickets for the remainder of the 2020 season. In an e-mail to season ticket holders, the GAA says that "due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and with no clarity on the potential number of spectators allowed in…

Aug 04, 2020

Mayo's Kelly sisters extend their AFL contracts with the West Coast Eagles

Mayo sisters Grace and Niamh Kelly have extended their contracts with the West Coast Eagles until 2022 ahead of the new women's A-F-L season. The sisters have proved themselves valued members of the fledgling team and helped them secure their first league…

Aug 04, 2020

Sligo Rovers vs Waterford postponed amid The Blue's Covid-19 concerns

The SSE Airtricity League meeting of Sligo Rovers v Waterford FC tonight has been postponed after a Waterford player reported COVID-19 type symptoms ahead of training yesterday. The player did not train with Waterford FC and the club suspended the training…

Aug 02, 2020

Mayo Football League Results from the weekend

TP Brennan Connacht Junior Cup—Round 5 Athenry 0 v 1 Castlebar Celtic Westport Utd 5 v 1 Tuam Celtic Calor Gas Super Cup—Round 2 Glenhest Rovers 0 v 4 Claremorris Calor Gas Premier Cup—Round 2 Fahy Rovers 1 v 4 Partry Athletic Westport Utd ‘B’ 5 v 0…

Aug 02, 2020

Sligo GAA Club Championship results from today

Homeland Senior Football Championship Group 2 RD - 2 Geevagh 0 - 9 1 - 8 Calry/St Joseph's Homeland Senior Football Championship Group 1 RD - 2 Eastern Harps 0 - 15 2 - 15 Tubbercurry GAA Club Connacht Gold Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 RD - 2…

Aug 02, 2020

Galway GAA Club Championship results from today

Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship - Group 4A Corofin 7-17 0-11 Oughterard Galway SFC Salthill-Knocknacarra 3-13 St Michael’s 0-10 Mountbellew-Moylough 1-7 Annaghdown 0-8 Claregalway Hotel Intermediate Football Championship - Group C Cortoon…

Aug 02, 2020

Results from today's Roscommon GAA Club Championships

Senior Football Championship Group B Western-Gaels 0-18 0-10 Fuerty Senior Football Championship Group C Michael Glaveys 1-8 0-14 Padraig Pearses Intermediate Football Championship Group C Ballinameen 0-8 5-16 St. Dominics Junior A Football Championship Group…

Aug 02, 2020

Sunday's Mayo Club Championship results

Connacht Gold Mayo SFC Group 3 Knockmore 0-19 Claremorris 0-10 Ballina Stephenites 3-11 Kiltane 1-05 Group 4 Westport 2-11 Breaffy 0-16 Egan Jewellers Mayo IFC Group 1 Bonniconlon 0-12 Louisburgh 0-10 Swinford 0-10 0-10 Kiltimagh Group 2 Castlebar Mitchels…

Aug 02, 2020

Diane O'Hora not ruling out returning to inter-county management in the not too distant future

It's been five years since Diane O’Hora took charge of an inter-county team, but don’t be too surprised if she returns to that level of the game in the not too distant future. The four-time All-Ireland winner with Mayo showed her pedigree as a coach and…

Aug 01, 2020

Sligo Club Championship results

Sligo Senior Football Championship Group 1 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point 0-07 Shamrock Gaels 0-07 Group 2 Tourlestrane 0-13 Coolaney/Mullinabreena 0-07 Sligo Intermediate Football Championship Group 1 St Molaise Gaels 1-11 Curry 0-13 Group 2 Easkey 2-16…

Aug 01, 2020

Galway Club Football Championship results

Galway Senior Football Championship Group 1 CLG Bhearna 2-07 An Spidéal 0-10 Group 2 Moycullen 3-12 CLG Micheál Breathnach 1-06 Group 3 Caherlistrane 1-09 Tuam Stars 1-07 Group 4B Milltown 0-10 An Cheathrú Rua 1-06 Galway Intermediate Football Championship…

Aug 01, 2020

Saturday's Roscommon Club Championship results

Roscommon Senior Football Championship Group A Clann na nGael 0-11 Elphin 0-08 Group B Roscommon Gaels 1-15 St. Croans 0-12 Group C Boyle 1-10 Tulsk Lord Edwards 1-09 Roscommon Intermediate Football Championship Group A Kilmore 2-13 Eire Og 0-13 Oran 2-15…

Aug 01, 2020

Saturday Evening's Mayo Club Championship results

Connacht Gold Mayo SFC Group 1 The Neale 1-09 Garrymore 0-11 Ballaghaderreen 3-11 Belmullet 2-04 Group 2 Davitts 0-09 Bohola Moy Davitts 0-09 Ballintubber 0-07 Aghamore 1-04 Group 4 Castlebar Mitchels 1-12 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-09 Egan Jewellers Mayo IFC…

Mayo GAA has confirmed that Aurivo Co-op has renewed its sponsorship of the Mayo GAA Senior Club Championship under its Connacht Gold brand, and the Mayo GAA underage competitions under its Homeland retail stores brand. Aurivo is committed to getting behind…

Jul 30, 2020

Galway Hurdle is the feature race on day 4 of race week at Ballybrit

The Galway Hurdle is the feature race on day four of race week at Ballybrit. The market is headed by 'Felix Desjy' - the race goes to post at 6.45. The first of eight races on soft ground goes to post at 4.45. Over at Goodwood, Donnacha O'Brien saddles…

Jul 30, 2020

Exciting weekend ahead in the Mayo Club Championship

The opening round of the Mayo Club Football Championship gets underway this weekend. Only 200 people are allowed to attend which includes players, management and officials. Midwest Radio will have extensive coverage across the weekend with reporters at all of…

Jul 30, 2020

West Mayo GAA results from last night

Mayo GAA results from last night West Mayo Junior B Championship Group 1 Louisburgh 2-19 Westport 0-03 West Mayo Junior B Championship Group 2 Castlebar Mitchels 3-13 Burrishoole 2-10 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 5-06 Islandeady 3-03

Jul 29, 2020

The Plate is the feature on Day 3 of the Galway Races

Today's feature behind closed doors at the Galway Races is the Plate. The Gordon Elliott trained 'Galvin' is the current favourite of 22 runners for the 2 mile 6 furlong chase at 6.45. The first of eight races goes to post at 4.45.

Jul 28, 2020

David Brady believes that since the return of games there has been added enthusiasm surrounding club football

David Brady believes the lockdown has levelled the playing field when it comes to county championships around the country. The Ballina Stephenites man thinks there is no disparity in the fitness levels between teams at both club and county level. Speaking…

Jul 28, 2020

Day 2 of the Galway Races

It is day two of the Galway Races. This evening's feature behind closed doors is the Colm Quinn BMW Mile Handicap at 6.45. 18 horses, including last year's winner 'Saltonstall', go to post. The going is soft and the first of 8 races is off at 4.45. It's also…

Jul 28, 2020

Mayo GAA held their first physical County Board meeting since March last night

Mayo GAA held its first physical County Board meeting since March last night with meetings held in line with HSE guidelines across two sessions with club delegates in Elverys MacHale Park. A number of areas such as Fixtures, Finance & Club Development were…

Jul 28, 2020

Mayo GAA extend their sponsorship with Intersport Elverys

Mayo GAA have extended their sponsorship with Intersport Elverys as title sponsor for a further five years to run until 2025. The deal will mean we will continue to see the Intersport Elverys brand on the front of the Mayo jersey across our Senior…

Jul 27, 2020

Day One of the Galway Races

It's day one of the Galway Races, which will take place behind closed doors due to Covid-19. The first of eight races at Ballybrit gets underway at 4.10.

Jul 27, 2020

Shane Doherty has returned to Galway United

Galway United have announced the re-signing of Shane Doherty. The 23-year-old New Jersey native returns to Eamonn Deacy Park for a second spell after departing the club midway through the 2019 SSE Airtricity League season. Doherty made quite an impact during…

Jul 26, 2020

No joy for Mayo sides in the Connacht Junior Cup today

TP Brennan Connacht Junior Cup - Round 5 Ballinasloe Town 3-0 Ballyglass Castlerea Celtic 3-1 Conn Rangers Carbury FC 3-2 Manulla (aet) TP Brennan Connacht Junior Shield - Round 3 Colemanstown Utd 4-2 Kiltimagh Knock Utd B Kiltimagh Knock Utd 5-0 Moyne Villa…

Michael Walsh Senior League Group 1 Davitts 2-13 Kiltane 3-09 Group 2 Ballintubber 1-14 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-07 Belmullet 3-07 Claremorris 2-08 Group 4 Aghamore 1-16 The Neale 1-08 Michael Walsh Intermediate League Group 1 Ballinrobe 3-06 Balla 1-05…

Jul 25, 2020

Ballina's Stephen Donnelly wins triathlon in Kerry

Stephen Donnelly of Bunree, Ballina has won the Hard-Man half ironman triathlon in Kerry today finishing in a time of 4 hours and 42 minutes followed by David Sheridan in second and Oran McGee in third. Stephen is known for carrying out an ironman triathlon…

Jul 25, 2020

Athenry FC through to the semi-finals of the FAI Junior Cup

FAI New Balance Junior Cup Quarter Final Athenry FC 3-2 Rush Athletic

Jul 25, 2020

Connacht welcome back two key players after lengthy injuries

Ireland internationals Kieran Marmion and Finlay Bealham have resumed training with Connacht ahead of next month's restart of the Guinness PRO14. Both players have recovered from long-term ankle injuries. Lock Quinn Roux is not expected to be available for…

Jul 24, 2020

Friday night's Mayo GAA results

Michael Walsh intermediate Group 2 Lahardane 1-11 Islandeady 0-08 North Mayo Minor A Championship Belmullet 1-11 Knockmore 1-08 North Mayo Minor B Championship Erris St. Pats 2-09 St. Muredachs 1-09 Cill Chomain 2-09 Naomh Padraig 1-09 Crossmolina Deel Rovers…

Jul 24, 2020

Sligo Rovers have signed last season's top scorer in the Premier Division

Sligo Rovers have signed Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe, top scorer in the SSE Airtricity League last season, for the remainder of the 2020 campaign. The striker moves from Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Hadera and will join Rovers pending a work permit and…

Jul 24, 2020

Connacht GAA Air Dome erected at Bekan

The Connacht GAA Air Dome at Bekan was inflated yesterday signalling a landmark day in the development of the €3 million facility. The ambitious structure, which can hold 10,000 people, was inflated over a few hours. The development at the Connacht GAA Centre…

Jul 23, 2020

Sligo Club Championships gets underway this weekend

The draws have been made for Round 2 of the Calor Gas Mayo Super Cup and Premier Cup. In the Super Cup, Glenhest Rovers V Claremorris, Snugboro United V Westport United, while Ballina Town and Ballyheane have byes. In the Premier Cup 2nd round draw, Westport…

Jul 20, 2020

Racing resumes today in Ballinrobe, behind closed doors

Racing resumes behind closed doors today at Ballinrobe racecourse, where the first of an 8-race card gets underway at 4.45. It's the first of two days of action in Ballinrobe this week, with another meeting taking place on Wednesday. This marks the start of…

Jul 19, 2020

Sunday's Super Cup & Premier Cup results

Calor Gas Super Cup - Round 1 Glenhest Rovers 1-0 Manulla Ballina Town 2-1 Castlebar Celtic Claremorris 4-2 Swinford Calor Gas Premier Cup - Round 1 Manulla B 2-0 Newport/Mulranny Wanderers Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2-0 Iorras Aontaithe Moy Villa 10-0 Crossmolina B…

Jul 19, 2020

LISTEN: Claremorris handball star Paddy Murphy on Sunday Sport

Claremorris handball star Paddy Murphy is looking forward to getting back in the alleys over the coming weeks. The 21-year-old AIT student has been spending the past few months practicing on away from the closed handball alleys. Before the Covid-19…

Jul 19, 2020

Mayo GAA team doctor stresses the importance of us not to get complacent around Covid-19

The Mayo GAA Team Doctor says while it’s great to see the return of competitive action, it is important not to get complacent. Dr Sean Moffatt, chair of Gaelic Athletic Medics Association and Mayo team doctor, is a member of the GAA Covid Advisory Group. Dr.…

Jul 19, 2020

Mayo GAA results for Sunday the 19th of July

MICHAEL WALSH JUNIOR Group 1 Achill 2-13 Westport 0-09 Group 2 Kilfian 3-4 v 5-14 Ballintubber SOUTH MAYO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 1 Claremorris 1-16 v 2-14 Hollymount-Carramore Davitts 2-10 Kilmaine 1-09 SOUTH MAYO JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP GROUP 2 Ballinrobe…

Jul 19, 2020

Super Cup & Premier Cup results from last night

Calor Gas Super Cup Round 1 Westport Utd 8-1 Ballyglass Snugboro Utd 4-0 Ballyhaunis Town Ballyheane 2-1 Straide & Foxford Utd Calor Gas Premier Cup Round 1 Castlebar Celtic B 3-1 Crossmolina Conn Rangers B 2-2 Killala (Killala won 3-1 on penalties) Ballina…

Jul 19, 2020

Louisburgh GAA confirm their meeting with Balla last night didn't go ahead due to concerns related to a confirmed case of Covid-19 in the area

The Michael Walsh Intermediate League meeting of Louisburgh and Balla didn’t go ahead yesterday evening due to concerns related to a confirmed case of Covid-19 in the Louisburgh area. Louisburgh confirmed this news in a statement last night after Balla GAA…

Attendances at GAA matches will not now increase from next Monday, after the Government ruled out plans to allow outdoor gatherings of up to 500 people in Phase Four of the roadmap for reopening the country. As this weekend sees a return to club football and…

Jul 14, 2020

GAA to keep indoor facilities closed with handball to restart under strict guidelines

The GAA's Fergal McGill says it "doesn't make sense" to open indoor club facilities. Dressing rooms and gyms remain closed while clubs have returned to training. And the Director of Player, Club, and Games Administration says keeping indoor facilities shut…

Jul 14, 2020

Roscommon & Galway GAA both announce plans to live stream matches

Both Roscommon and Galway GAA have announced partnerships with Nemeton TV to stream live matches from their upcoming club championships. With restrictions on attendances at GAA matches due to Covid-19, Galway and Roscommon will be offering a new online…

Jul 14, 2020

SSE Airtricity League resumes on July 31st with meeting of Derry & Sligo

The SSE Airtricity League season will officially resume on July 31st with the meeting of Derry and Sligo at the Brandywell. The fixtures will be spread across a weekend for the first six rounds upon the league's return. The three FAI Cup first round ties…

Jul 13, 2020

Galway Utd & Sligo Rovers receive bye into 2nd round of FAI Cup

There will be three ties in the first round of this year's F-A-I Cup which has been pared back due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The draw which was made today and included no non-league clubs pits home team Finn Harps against St Patrick's Athletic. 2018 winners…

Jul 13, 2020

Tribute to Jack Charlton from Ballina Golf Club

Ballina Golf Club has paid tribute to honorary member Jack Charlton, who passed away at his home in the UK on Friday. The club says Big Jack was a sporting icon, a Leeds United legend, a World Cup winner and managed Ireland through their most successful spell…

The Football Association of Ireland have described Jack Charlton as "the manager who changed Irish football forever". The 1966 World Cup winner with England died last night at the age of 85 after a battle with lymphoma and dementia. Charlton's family say he…

Jul 10, 2020

The SSE Airtricity League's remaining fixtures will be announced on Monday

The remaining fixtures for this season's SSE Airtricity Leagues will be revealed on Monday. A truncated season is due to resume on July 31st. Meanwhile, the FAI Cup will only be contested by the 19 league clubs, with the first round draw also to be made on…

Jul 10, 2020

Mayo GAA confirm details of opening round of Club Championship

Jul 08, 2020

GAA clubs will be allowed to report any alleged breaches of inter county training directly to Croke Park

Clubs in the Gaelic Athletic Association will be allowed to report any alleged breaches of inter county training before September 14th directly to Croke Park. The GAA has hardened its stance over the issue to allow inter county stars to be available for the…

Jul 08, 2020

Sarah Rowe to decide next month if she will return to Collingwood for a third year

Jul 04, 2020

FAI have pushed back their AGM until September

The Football Association of Ireland have pushed back their AGM until September. Irish football's governing body say they've "rescheduled in line with COVID-19 restrictions" and say the move will allow time for auditors Grant Thornton to prepare accounts. The…

Jul 04, 2020

County teams will face sanctions if they breach training protocols

The GAA will not bring forward the September 14th date for inter-county teams to resume collective training and has called upon clubs to report county teams that breach that sanction. At a chairpersons conference call yesterday, led by president John…

Jul 04, 2020

Croi's Couch to Wild Atlantic Way Challenge

Croí’s latest fundraising initiative is to get people moving together ‘virtually’. They are asking people to embrace the Wild Atlantic Way of life by running, walking or jogging part of this spectacular coastal route over the next six weeks on this virtual…

The Mayo Senior Ladies Football Manager says both Tyrone and Armagh are very strong teams. Peter Leahy has been giving his reaction to last night’s draw for the Senior Championship. Mayo have been pitted against the Ulster sides in Group 4. Leahy says the…

Jul 01, 2020

Draw has taken place for the Galway Senior Club Football Championship

The Draw for the 2020 Galway Club football Championship has taken place. 2020 Claregalway Hotel County Senior Football Championship Group One Salthill/Knocknacarra St Michaels An Spideál Bearna Group Two Moycullen Micheal Breathnach Mountbellew/Moylough…

Jul 01, 2020

Funding boost for Westport Camogie Club

Sharing Féile memories has meant a funding boost for a Mayo GAA club, despite the John West Féile na nÓg and Féile na nGael competitions not taking place this year due to Covid19 restrictions. Westport Camogie Club were among the winners in a My Féile…

Jul 01, 2020

Mayo Schoolboys/girls youth league has defended their decision not to run competitive leagues for “even age” groups

The secretary of the Mayo Schoolboys/girls youth league has defended their decision not to run competitive leagues for “even age” groups. A number of local clubs and parents have expressed their anger at the decision to cancel competitive action for under-12,…

Jul 01, 2020

Sligo Rovers object to format for return of SSE Airtricity Premier Division

Sligo Rovers say they sternly object to the format for a return to play in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Play will resume on July 31st, with the season truncated to 18-games per team. Promotion and relegation will remain as normal with one up and one…

Jul 01, 2020

Roscommon hurling manager Ciarán Comerford steps down

Roscommon GAA has confirmed that Ciarán Comerford has stepped down from his position as Roscommon Senior Hurling Manager. Ciarán, who was appointed in November 2017, was in his final year at the helm of the senior tea, but rather than complete the season when…

Jul 01, 2020

Mayo drawn with Armagh & Tyrone in All-Ireland Ladies Football Championships

Mayo are grouped with Armagh and Tyrone in the opening round of the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championship. All Ireland champions Dublin have been drawn with Waterford and Donegal in group 3. In group 2, last year's runners up Galway will play Tipperary…

Jun 30, 2020

SSE Airtricity League to resume on 31st July

The SSE Airtricity League is to resume on July 31st. The season will be shortened to two rounds of fixtures, the first of which had begun prior to lockdown. Promotion and relegation will remain intact as before. The National League Executive Committee…

Jun 30, 2020

Foxford councillor calls for decision on All-Ireland Schools Series to be reversed

Jun 29, 2020

Revised fixture plan announced for the Mayo Football League

The Mayo Football League has issued a revised fixture diary for the 2020 season. The first round of the leagues will still proceed on the weekend of the 15th/16th of August. The FAI Junior Cup Quarter-Final has now been rescheduled for the weekend of the…

Jun 28, 2020

Listen: Knockmore Athlete Hugh Armstrong

Knockmore's Hugh Armstrong is aiming to represent Ireland at the next years Tokyo Olympics. He has also run the fastest marathon ever run by a Mayo man. Today he joined Michael D McAndrew on Sunday Sport. https://soundcloud.com/user-962236350/hugh-armstrong

Jun 28, 2020

Listen: Castlebar Tennis Star Roisin Murphy

Castlebar based Tennis player Roisin Murphy joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport this afternoon. Roisin is an upcoming tennis player and is ranked No. 5 in Ireland at u-18 level and is also part of the Connacht squad.…

Jun 28, 2020

Uncertainty over venues for Connacht Senior Football Championship

The GAA confirmed on Friday that the 2020 All-Ireland football championship will be straight knock-out while the hurling championship will contain a backdoor format. For the first time since 2000, the football championship will be a do-or-die scenario with…

Jun 28, 2020

Listen: Mayo GAA Coaching Officer Declan O'Reilly

Mayo GAA Senior management and club managers have had a meeting under the guidance of the Mayo GAA Coaching Officer Declan O’Reilly. The thought process behind the meeting was to open up lines of communication between the Senior Inter-County team management…

Jun 28, 2020

Martin Carney feels an All-Ireland Knockout competition was a better option

Midwest Radio GAA Analyst Martin Carney says it great now to have a clear pathway in a return to football. However, Martin Carney says he would have preferred to see a straight knockout inter county competition which would have meant five weekends of…

Jun 28, 2020

Two Mayo Schools appeal to the GAA to reverse decision of postponing All-Ireland School Series

The GAA confirmed on Friday that All-Ireland School Series has been postponed for the calendar year. However, there is a strong push to get this decision reversed. St. Joseph’s College Foxford were due to face St. Colmcilles Community School in the…

Jun 28, 2020

Westport United's Fai Junior Cup Quarter final pushed back a week

Westport United’s FAI New Balance Quarter Final with Oliver Bond Celtic will now take place on the weekend of July 25th & 26th. The tie was originally fixed for Sunday July 19th but has been pushed back a week. Westport United have home advantage but Midwest…

Jun 27, 2020

Connacht Rugby players get the all clear after Covid-19 testing

The IRFU have announced that the COVID-19 testing of Ulster and Connacht's players and staff this week has produced zero positive results. 118 players and staff across the two provinces were tested last Monday and they've now been cleared to access their…

Jun 27, 2020

Mayo Hurlers will face Monaghan in Nicky Rackard Cup Quarter Final in October

Following changes to the Hurling Championships the draw for the 2020 Nicky Rackard Cup has been made. Mayo will play Monaghan in the Quarter Finals on the weekend of October 24th & 25th. 2020 Christy Ring Cup Draw Quarter-Finals: Down v London; Offaly v…

Jun 27, 2020

Former Sligo Rovers Boss set to become new Northern Ireland Manager

Jun 25, 2020

Clew Bay Half Marathon & 10K will go ahead on September 19th

The Louisburgh Clew Bay Half Marathon and 10K will go ahead on Saturday September 19th. This is the tenth year of the event and organisers say it will be a little different to previous years with various precautions in place as a result of the Covid-19.…

Jun 25, 2020

GAA to announce revised Championship format tomorrow

The GAA will announce its revised 2020 championship fixture plan tomorrow and a football backdoor will not be included. RTE Sport is reporting that a meeting of the GAA's management committee tonight will rubber-stamp plans to launch the new fixtures…

Jun 25, 2020

Connacht rugby players & staff tested for Covid-19 ahead of return to training

Connacht pro players and staff have undergone testing for Covid-19, as part of the return to train protocols put in place by the IRFU. The players first had their temperatures taken, and then underwent tests at the Sportsground in Galway yesterday, before…

Jun 24, 2020

Mayo is challenged to be active this Sunday

Mayo is challenged to be active this Sunday, 28th June as part of the Sport Ireland National BeActive Day. Mayo Sports Partnership is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships in the country who are coming together to celebrate a day of physical activity and sport…

Mayo County Council sponsors and supports the Martin Sheridan Bursary, it provides financial assistance to Mayo athletes as they strive to make an impact on the National, European and International Olympic stages. Councillor Brendan Mulroy, Cathairleach of…

Jun 22, 2020

Horse racing continues behind closed doors at Roscommon today

Racing continues behind closed doors at two venues this afternoon. At Roscommon, the first on an all flat card is at 1.00. while Limerick hosts the first National Hunt racing following lockdown. They get underway there at 4.15.

Jun 22, 2020

The GPA want the Provincial Football Championship scrapped this season

The Gaelic Players Association want the GAA to scrap the Provincial Football Championships this season. The GPA has called for a straight knockout format with an open draw in order to complete the Championship before the end of 2020. Meanwhile, 17 percent of…

Jun 21, 2020

James Nallen picks his best 15

Two-time All-Star and Mayo Great James Nallen joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport today to pick his best 15. The Crossmolina Deel Rovers man played in five All-Ireland finals, including an All-Ireland final replay against Meath in 1996 and won an…

The GAA could be in a position to announce the revised 2020 hurling and football Championship formats as early as Monday next. Croke Park officials will today meet the Gaelic Players Association as the re-arranged templates for the forthcoming provincial and…

Jun 19, 2020

GAA community continues to pay tribute to Charlestown Sarsfields clubman Colm Horkan

Tributes continue to pour in from across the GAA community following the tragic death of Garda Detective Colm Horkan on Wednesday. The Charlestown Sarsfields GAA man was well known across Connacht GAA and played for Mayo at U21 level. Uachtarán CLG John Horan…

Jun 18, 2020

Charlestown GAA mourning the loss of Colm Horkan

The entire region is mourning the death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. The Charlestown native was killed in the line of duty last night in Castlerea. Colm was a long serving member of Charlestown Sarsfields and his family are steeped in the GAA community.…

Jun 18, 2020

Connacht look certain to be included in next Seasons Champions Cup

Connacht are virtually certain to join the other three Irish provinces in next season’s Heineken Champions Cup following an agreement reached by the board of Celtic Rugby to make the Conference tables as they stood in mid-March after 13 rounds the cut-off…

Jun 18, 2020

Renewed hope that SSE Airtricity Premier Division can resume in early August

Jun 15, 2020

Horse racing returns to Roscommon this afternoon

Ahead of day one of Royal Ascot tomorrow, racing continues behind closed doors at two venues in Ireland today At Fairyhouse this afternoon, the first goes to post at 1 o'clock where the going is good to firm Later at Roscommon, another flat card gets underway…

Jun 14, 2020

Listen: Swinford Karate star Aaron McLoughlin on his career to date

Irish Karate star Aaron McLoughlin a native of Swinford who is based in Dublin joined Michael D. McAndrew on today's Sport Show. Aaron is currently working as a chartered physiotherapist in the National Orthopaedic Hospital. He spoke to Michael D about his…

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