A member of the Kerry U20 side has tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of their semi-final with Galway tomorrow

Galway United face Wexford FC at Ferrycarrig Park on Friday with kick-off at 7.45pm. United return to league action this week with the aim of extending their six-game unbeaten First Division run. The Tribesmen were defeated 2-0 by Shamrock Rovers in the FAI…

Jul 29, 2021

Live coverage of Mayo & Galway on Monday

Jul 27, 2021

Referee appointed for Mayo ladies quarter-final clash with Galway

Cavan match official Maggie Farrelly has been confirmed as the referee for the meeting of the Mayo and Galway Ladies this Bank Holiday weekend. The Connacht rivals meet in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarterfinals at 1:45pm on the Bank…

Jul 27, 2021

Galway U20's in Leinster final action later

Galway and Dublin contest this evening's Leinster under-20 hurling final. It's a repeat of the 2020 decider - won by Dublin just a month ago. There's a half-seven throw-in to that one in Portlaoise.

Jul 27, 2021

Sligo swimmer finishes 8th in breaststroke final at Tokyo

Sligo's Mona McSharry has finished in eighth place in the 100-metres breaststroke final at the Tokyo Olympics. The 20-year-old clocked 1-minute-6-point-9-4 seconds in what was the first Olympics final for an Irish swimmer in 25 years. American teenager Lydia…

Jul 26, 2021

Mayo in Croke Park again this weekend - this weekend it's the county's hurlers

Mayo will play Tyrone in the Nickey Rackard Cup final this Saturday in Croke Park. The throw-in time at 1.30 p.m

Jul 26, 2021

Day One of the Galway Races gets underway later

The Galway Races Summer Festival gets underway today. The first of a seven race card goes to post at 4:10pm. Denis Kirwan looks ahead to day one…

Jul 26, 2021

Sligo swimmer qualifies for Olympic breaststroke final

Mona McSharry has qualified for the final of the 100metre breaststroke at the Olympics in Tokyo. The Sligo woman finished fourth in her semi-final, qualifying in eighth overall and becoming only the second Irish swimmer ever to make an Olympic final. The 20…

Jul 25, 2021

Cork City stun Sligo Rovers in the FAI Cup

Cork City produced the biggest shock of the FAI Cup first round, as they stunned Sligo Rovers in a thrilling encounter at The Showgrounds. Rovers went ahead early on thanks to Romeo Parkes, but the visitors equalised later in the half to leave the tie poised…

Jul 25, 2021

Dayna Finn shines as Ireland narrowly lose European final

Ireland suffered a 69-59 defeat to Luxembourg in final of FIBA European Championship for Small Countries in Nicosia, Cyprus. Kiltimagh’s Dayna Finn was the top scorer for Ireland with 17 points, in a fine individual performance which also included seven…

Jul 25, 2021

Mayo Football League results from today

Sunday 25th July 2021 Elverys Sports Super League – Round 2 Swinford 0 v 5 Westport Utd Manulla 3 v 0 Ballyhaunis Town Ballina Town 1 v 1 Claremorris CastleCourt Hotel Premier League - Round 2 Conn Rangers 3 v 0 Killala Straide & Foxford Utd 9 v 4 Snugboro…

Jul 25, 2021

Mayo LGFA results from the weekend

Tara Ryan Memorial League Rd. 6 Parke KC3-08 Cill Chomáin 3-10 The Neale 5-03 Tuar Mhic Eadaigh 4-12 Breaffy 2-06 Ballyhaunis 3-08 Melissa Patterson Memorial League Rd. 6 Claremorris 3-14 Kilmoremoy A 7-16 Davitts 0-02 Charlestown 7-15 St Brigid's 6-10…

Jul 25, 2021

Second-half surge sees Mayo lift second consecutive Nestor Cup

Mayo are the Connacht Senior Football champions for a second consecutive year. An incredible second half performance saw them beat Galway on a scoreline of 2-14 to 2-8 at Croke Park this afternoon. Ryan O'Donoghue found the back of the net just after the…

Jul 25, 2021

Dayna Finn stars as Ireland book FIBA European Final

Ireland will compete in the final of the FIBA Women’s European Championship for Small Countries this evening. James Weldon’s side came from behind to defeat Kosovo 86-72. 14 points from Kiltimagh’s Dayna Finn helped the girls in green progress to the…

Jul 25, 2021

Mayo Football League results from last night

Elverys Sports Super League - Round 2 Ballyheane P v P Glenhest Rovers 7.00pm M. Regan Halligan P. O’Brien Castlebar Celtic 4 v 3 Ballyglass 7.00pm D. McGrath Sweeney T. Hoban CastleCourt Hotel Premier League – Round 2 Westport Utd ‘B’ 2 v 0 Ballina Town ‘B’…

Jul 24, 2021

Saturday night's Mayo GAA results

Michael Walsh Intermediate Castlebar Mitchels 2-13 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 1-15 Mayo JFC A Semi-Finals Aghamore 1-08 Westport 1-07 Knockmore 2-15 Ballina Stephenites 1-17 Mayo JFC B Semi-Finals Belmullet 3-15 Burrishoole 1-10 Michael Walsh Exclusive Junior…

Jul 24, 2021

Comprehensive opening victory for Mayo camogie

Mayo recorded an emphatic victory over Donegal this evening in the Nancy Murray Cup. Jimmy Lyons side won out 7-26 to 1-01 in Buncrana today.

Jul 24, 2021

Déise knock Galway out of the hurling championship

GAA Hurling All- Ireland Senior Championship - Round 2 Full Time Galway: 3 - 20 Waterford: 1 - 30

Jul 24, 2021

Mayo ladies suffer first championship loss of group stages

LGFA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 1 Round 3 Full Time Armagh: 3-14(23) Mayo: 0-12(12) Mayo will now face Galway in the quarter-finals. Mayo ladies manager Michael Moyles has been speaking with Midwest Sport...

Jul 24, 2021

Sligo miss out on Christy Ring Final berth

Christy Ring Cup Semi-final Full time Sligo: 2-17(23) Derry: 0-28(28)

Jul 24, 2021

Mayo U17 hurlers overcome Donegal

U17 Celtic Challenge Cup Mayo 2-13 Donegal 1-13

Shamrock Rovers are safely through to Tuesday’s FAI Cup draw following a 2-0 win at home to Galway. Tuam native Rory Gaffney scored one and created the other for Rovers.

Jul 23, 2021

Roscommon see off Mayo in Connacht Minor Football Championship

Roscommon have defeated Mayo this evening in the Connacht Minor Football Championship at DR. Hyde Park. The Home side got four goals in the first half which set the template for the game. It finished Roscommon 4-13 Mayo 2-12. Roscommon will now meet Galway in…

Jul 23, 2021

Super League clash postponed due to Covid-19

Jul 23, 2021

Thursday night's Mayo GAA results

MAYO GAA U19 LEAGUE DIVISION 2A Cill Chomain 2-9 v 2-12 Knockmore M WALSH SFL GROUP 2 Ballintubber 0-16 v 0-11 Balla HOMELAND U13A 2021 Ballina Stephenites 3-12 v 2-13 Ardnaree Ballintubber 6-8 v 1-8 Castlebar Mitchels Westport St Patrick's 4-12 v 2-13 Clár…

Jul 22, 2021

Conn Rangers through to next round of Tuohy Cup

Tuohy Cup - Round 2 Conn Rangers 3-2 Straide & Foxford Utd

Jul 22, 2021

Roscommon name their team ahead of Connacht Minor football Championship opener with Mayo

Enda Nugent has named his Roscommon team to play Mayo in Friday's Connacht Minor Football Championship. The game gets underway at 7pm and will be live on Midwest Radio in association with Treanlaur Catering. 1. Sean Kelly 2. Daniel Casey 3. Conor Harley 4.…

Jul 22, 2021

Dayna Finn plays big part in Irish win over Malta

It was another impressive display from Ireland today at the European Championship for Small Countries, as they defeated old-rivals Malta by 48-78. Ireland presented as an unstoppable combined force in today’s final group game against Malta, winning by 30…

Jul 22, 2021

Westaro Cup game called off tonight due to Covid concerns

This evening's Westaro Cup match between Westport United and Manulla has been called off due to Covid-19 concerns.

Jul 22, 2021

Horse trainer aiming for prestigious hat-trick at Galway Races

Co. Dublin based trainer, Ado McGuinness has won the prestigious Colm Quinn BMW Mile Handicap at the Galway Races for the past two years with Saltonstall. McGuinness told Dave Keena that Saltonstall will be back to try and land the hat-trick and he hopes to…

Jul 22, 2021

Castlerea boxer through to last 16 of the Olympics

Four Irish boxers will begin their bid for an Olympic medal from the last 16 stage, after the draws were made earlier. Castlerea’s Aoife O'Rourke will begin in the last 16 in the women's middleweight, while Aidan Walsh received a bye into the last 16 of the…

Jul 22, 2021

Mayo minors name team to face Roscommon

The Mayo U17 manager Sean Deane and his management team have announced the starting 15 that will take on Roscommon in the Connacht GAA U17 Electric Ireland Championship Quarter Finals in Dr. Hyde Park tomorrow evening. Throw in for the encounter is at 7pm.…

Jul 22, 2021

Galway United begin FAI Cup campaign tomorrow

Galway United face Shamrock Rovers in the First Round of the FAI Cup at Tallaght Stadium this Friday with kick-off at 8.00pm. United travel to the Premier Division champions this week to play 25-time FAI Cup winners Shamrock Rovers in the First Round of this…

Jul 22, 2021

Visually impaired Mayo golfer poised to play 50th time for Ireland

Visually impaired golfer Ed Maguire is poised to play for Ireland for the 50th time when he tees off at the Handa World Invitational at Galgorm Castle, Co. Antrim on Tuesday next. The Blacksod man has an unusual sporting background having played senior…

Jul 22, 2021

Mayo GAA results from last night

21/07/2021 Mayo GAA U19 League Division 2A Ballintubber 0-14 V 4-16 Béal an Mhuirthead Mayo GAA U19 League Division 3B Eastern Gaels 3-9 V 1-11 Carras Mayo GAA U19 League Division 3A Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 4-12 V 5-9 Naomh Padraig Mayo GAA U17 Hurling…

In the SSE Airtricity Premier Division this evening strugglers Waterford sprung a surprise - beating Sligo Rovers 1-0 at the RSC.With the loss The Bit O' Red missed the chance to go level on points with Shamrock Rovers and St. Pat's at the top of the table.

Jul 18, 2021

Sunday's Mayo League results

Elverys Sports Super League Ballyglass 3-2 Manulla Westport Utd 0-0 Glenhest Rovers Castlecourt Hotel Premier Division Kiltimagh Knock Utd 5-0 Iorras Aontaithe Killala 4-0 Ballina Town B Killeen Sports Ground League One Moy Villa 4-1 Achill Rovers Claremorris…

Jul 18, 2021

Sunday's Mayo GAA results

Michael Walsh Senior Football League Group 2 Knockmore 2-12 Kiltane 1-10 Group 3 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-11 The Neale 2-08 Group 4 Breaffy 2-14 Aghamore 0-11 Michael Walsh Intermediate Football League Group 2 Castlebar Mitchels 0-13 Hollymount-Carramore 0-11…

Jul 18, 2021

Wicklow see off Mayo in All-Ireland Camogie U16 Final

Tesco Ireland Camogie U16 Championship Final Wicklow 3-13 Mayo 0-03 The D crown went the way of Wicklow, who were dominant throughout before recording a 3-13 to 0-3 triumph over Mayo at Kingspan Breffni. The Connacht girls never stopped fighting and were…

Jul 18, 2021

Galway hurling mourning the loss of All-Ireland winner from 1980

Galway hurling is mourning the loss of All-Ireland winner Finbarr Gantley, who has died at the age of 70. Gantley, who lined out for St Brendan's, Sean McDermotts and Warwickshire after moving to England as a teenager, was introduced from the bench in the…

Jul 18, 2021

Sligo Rovers back in league action today

Jul 16, 2021

Covid concerns calls off Mayo Premier League tie

The Mayo League has confirmed that this weekend's Premier League fixture between Snugboro United and Conn Rangers will not go ahead due to Covid issues. The match was scheduled to take place tomorrow evening but has now been postponed.

Jul 16, 2021

Limited number of tickets available from Monday morning for Connacht U20 Final

A limited number of tickets for Wednesday's Connacht U20 Football semi-final will go on general sale on Monday morning. Mayo & Roscommon will contest the provincial decider on Wednesday evening in Elverys MacHale Park. The Game will be live on Midwest Radio.…

Jul 16, 2021

Mayo Football League results from last night

Castlecourt Hotel Premier Division Castlebar Celtic B 4-0 Ballyvary Blue Bombers Calor Gas Super Cup - Quarter Final Westport Utd 2-1 Ballyglass

Jul 15, 2021

Thursday night's Mayo GAA results

Homeland U13 A Championship Ballinrobe 3-11 Ballintubber 3-11 Ardnaree 4-06 Balla 1-15 Westport 4-19 Castlebar Mitchels 3-04 Claremorris 5-21 Breaffy 0-05 B Championship Ardmoy 6-12 Ballyhaunis 2-10 Belmullet 2-07 Charlestown 1-07 Swinford 1-09 Mayo Gaels…

Jul 15, 2021

Terry Hyland steps down as Leitrim boss

Terry Hyland has stepped down as the Leitrim Senior Football manager. The Cavan native spent three years in charge where he guided them to League promotion and a Division 4 final in 2019. Hyland's time at Leitrim comes to an end in the wake of Sunday's…

Jul 15, 2021

Sligo Rovers exit Europa qualifiers

Sligo Rovers' are out of the Europa Conference League qualifiers in the opening round.Liam Buckley's side lost 2-1 this evening and 3-1 on aggregate against Icelandic side FH, in their second leg at the Showgrounds.Johnny Kenny scored the Sligo goal late on.…

Jul 15, 2021

Homeland team up with Mayo Camogie

Mayo Camogie are delighted to welcome Homeland as a Mayo Camogie Supporter for the 2021 season. Homeland have 34 stores located across the West of Ireland, providing a full range of products for the agri, garden, hardware, homeware and pet customer. Based in…

Jul 15, 2021

Mayo Ladies name team for Monaghan challenge

Mayo Ladies manager Michael Moyles has named his side to face Monaghan in Round 2 of the All-Ireland Championship. They will be hoping to build on their opening success against Cavan. Throw-in is at 2pm on Saturday in Ballinamore. We'll have live commentary…

Jul 15, 2021

Galway United face Bray in the First Division tomorrow

Galway United travel to the Carlisle Grounds to face Bray Wanderers at 7.30pm tomorrow evening.John Caulfield's side aims to make it six wins on the bounce this week on the east coast of Wicklow. United defeated Cobh Ramblers 2-0 at Eamonn Deacy Park last…

Jul 15, 2021

Mayo GAA results from last night

Sligo edge Roscommon in U20 B Championship

Under 20 B Hurling Championship Roscommon : 1-16 Sligo: 1-18

Jul 13, 2021

Connacht final venue changed to Croker

Mayo and Galway will play out their Connacht final on Sunday week in Croke Park. Connacht GAA has taken the decision to avail of the extra capacity in the capital. The Leinster hurling final and football semi-finals this weekend will have 18,000 capacity.…

Jul 13, 2021

Galway name team to face Mayo in the Connacht U20 semi-final

The Galway U20 management team have named their side to play Mayo in this evening's Connacht Championship semi-final. Manager Donal O Fatharta's team features eight players from the Tribesmen's All-Ireland Final win over Dublin. The game will be live on…

Jul 13, 2021

Mayo clubman to referee All-Ireland Minor Final

Mayo have booked their place straight back into the Connacht Senior Football Championship final.The reigning champions defeated Leitrim by 5-20 to 0-11 at MacHale Park.Darren McHale scored two goals, with Darren Coen, Tommy Conroy and Ryan O'Donoghue also…

Jul 11, 2021

Racing gets underway in Sligo later

A 7 race jumps card at Sligo begins at 1.55 The Races: 1.55 The Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges Maiden Hurdle of €10,000 2.30 The RSS Document Storage Maiden Hurdle of €10,000 3.05 The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novice Handicap Hurdle of €13,000 3.40…

Jul 10, 2021

Saturday night's Mayo GAA results

Michael Walsh SFL Group 1 Belmullet 1-11 Ballaghaderreen 2-07 Group 2 Kiltane 0-11 Ballintubber 0-09 Group 3 The Neale 1-13 Davitts 2-05 Group 4 Breaffy 3-07 Claremorris 1-11 Michael Walsh IFL Group 3 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 1-11 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 0-14…

Jul 10, 2021

Galway minor hurlers create history to win All-Ireland four-in-a-row

Galway are the 2020 All-Ireland Minor Hurling champions for an historic fourth year in a row.They beat Kilkenny on a scoreline of 1-17 to 1-14 in their decider at O'Moore Park.

Jul 10, 2021

Mayo Ladies get their Championship campaign off to a winning start

Mayo 1-18 Cavan 0-15 Rachel Kearns’ first-half goal meant Mayo were able to hold off a brave Cavan showing to pick up the points in this Group 1 first round TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship encounter at Markievicz Park. Michael Moyles side did the hard…

Jul 10, 2021

Mayo name their side for U16 Camogie semi-final

Mayo Camogie have announced their team for tomorrow's Tesco All-Ireland U16 Championship Semi-Final. The game takes place at 2pm in Stradone in Co Cavan. 1. Sarah Dee 2. Eabha Delaney 3. Meabh Tunney 4. Ruby Lambert 5. Katlyn McGreal 6. Megan O'Malley 7.…

Jul 10, 2021

Roscommon Minors name their team for Kerry clash

Jul 09, 2021

Mayo name their side for Leitrim clash

Mayo will host Leitrim in the Connacht Championship Semi-Final on Sunday at 2pm in MacHale Park Castlebar. Mayo manager James Horan makes four changes to the starting 15 that defeated Sligo in Markievicz Park. Aidan O'Shea Breaffy GAA will captain the team.…

Jul 09, 2021

Mayo Football League results from last night

Tuohy Cup Iorras Aontaithe 6-1 Manulla B The T.F. Royal Hotel & Theatre Under 21 League Division 1 Ballyheane 5-2 Claremorris Kiltimagh Knock Utd 6-1 Glenhest Rovers Division 2 Straide & Foxford Utd 9-0 Conn Rangers C Killala 2-0 Ballinrobe Town Swinford 19-0…

Jul 09, 2021

Mayo GAA statement on Covid-19 concerns in senior football panel

Amid reports of Covid-19 issues within the Mayo senior football camp, Mayo GAA has issued a statement to Midwest News this morning on the matter - it says "Mayo GAA are currently working with the HSE on a number of COVID-19 related queries amongst members of…

Jul 09, 2021

Mayo GAA hit with Covid concerns ahead of Sunday's Connacht SFC Clash

The Mayo senior footballers are dealing with Covid concerns ahead of Sunday's Connacht SFC Semi-Final with Leitrim. Midwest Sport understands that a number of players are isolating. Mayo GAA have issued a statement this morning where they say they are…

Jul 08, 2021

Mayo Ladies name their starting 15 for Cavan clash

Michael Moyles has named his Mayo side for Saturday's opening game in the TG4 Ladies All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Mayo will take on Cavan at 2pm in Markievicz Park with live coverage on Midwest Radio in association with O'Hara's of Foxford.…

Jul 08, 2021

Thursday night's Mayo GAA results

Homeland U13 A Championship Balla 3-12 Ballina Stephenites 0-11 Ardnaree 5-11 Ballintubber 3-13 Castlebar Mitchels 1-13 Breaffy 2-08 Westport 6-11 Ballinrobe 4-11 U13 B The Neale 7-08 Ballyhaunis 1-07 Mayo Gaels 4-14 Charlestown Sarsfields 2-14 U13 C…

Jul 08, 2021

Sligo Rovers concede late on in Iceland

Greg Bolger saw red as Sligo Rovers lost 1-nil on the road to FH in Iceland - where former Rangers striker Steve Lennon got the winner. The Bit O’Red will be annoyed at not leaving Iceland with at least a draw having had the better opportunities before…

Jul 08, 2021

Limited supply of tickets for Mayo V Leitrim go on sale at 5pm

A limited supply of tickets for Mayo's Connacht championship semi-final meeting with Leitrim on Sunday go on sale at 5pm this evening The tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.

Jul 08, 2021

Two Connacht players could make senior international debuts on Saturday

Connacht's Caolin Blade and Paul Boyle could make their senior international debuts on Saturday after they were named in the matchday 23 for Saturday’s Summer Series clash with USA at the Aviva Stadium. The pair are among four Connacht players on the…

Jul 08, 2021

Mayo LGFA names Clodagh McManamon as captain for 2021

Mayo LGFA has today named Clodagh McManamon as the senior captain for 2021. Mayo Ladies football manager Michael Moyles has chosen Clodagh for her abundance of skill, experience and knowledge of the game. The Mayo ladies start their All-Ireland championship…

Jul 08, 2021

Galway United host Cobh Ramblers tomorrow evening

Galway United host Cobh Ramblers at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday with kick-off at 7.45pm. United will be aiming to continue their winning streak this week after defeating Athlone Town, Cabinteely, Treaty United and UCD in their last four outings. Goals from…

Jul 08, 2021

Mayo League game postponed tonight in line with Covid-19 procedures

This evening’s scheduled Mayo under 21 match between Castlebar Celtic and Conn Rangers is postponed to a later date. The decision has been made in line with current Covid-19 procedures.

Jul 08, 2021

Wins for Mayo & Galway in the Connacht LGFA Minor Championship

Connacht LGFA U18 Championship Mayo 7-14 Sligo 1-05 Galway 5-17 Roscommon 3-11

Jul 08, 2021

Live Commentary of Sunday's Connacht SFC Semi-Final

Longford match official Fergal Kelly has been confirmed as the referee for Sunday's Connacht SFC Semi-Final in Castlebar. Mayo & Leitrim will go to battle at 2pm with a place in the Connacht final against Galway up for grabs. Midwest Radio will have full live…

Jul 05, 2021

Bundee Aki named in the Lions starting 15

Iain Henderson will captain the Lions for the first time when Warren Gatland's face the Sharks in Johannesburg on Wednesday in the second of eight Tour matches. Connacht's Bundee Aki is also named in the starting 15, while Tour Captain Conor Murray is named…

Jul 05, 2021

Two Sligo Rovers played ruled out of trip to Iceland due to Covid-19

Two Sligo Rovers players have been ruled out of the first leg of their Europa Conference League first-round match against Hafnarfjardar. The club says one player tested positive for Covid-19 in a case traced to outside the club, and a second player continues…

Jul 04, 2021

LISTEN: New GPA CEO Tom Parsons

The new GPA CEO Tom Parsons joined us on Sunday Sport this afternoon. His first official act was on Friday to confirm that the GPA and Cliona's Foundation have teamed up as part of an official charity agreement. It's hoped to raise €100,000 through the…

Jul 04, 2021

Sunday's Mayo Football League results

Westaro Cup Round 1 Ballyheane 2-1 Castlebar Celtic (aet) Ballina Town 2-0 Glenhest Rovers Claremorris 8-1 Swinford Manulla 2-0 Ballyglass Tuohy Cup Round 1 Westport Utd B 5-1 Snugboro Utd Conn Rangers 7-2 Killala Kiltimagh Knock Utd 3-1 Fahy Rovers Straide &…

Jul 04, 2021

Galway through to Connacht SFC Final

Galway are back in the Connacht Senior Football Championship final. That's after they beat Rocsommon 2-11 to 12 points in their last four game at Dr. Hyde Park this afternoon. Paul Kelly and Matty Tierney with the goals for the Tribesmen. Manager Pádraic…

Jul 04, 2021

Sunday's Mayo GAA results

Genefit Hurling League Tooreen 3-23 Castlebar Mitchels 1-10 Mayo JFC B Championship Group 1 Balla 3-13 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 2-09 Group 2 Burrishoole 4-08 Hollymount-Carramore 1-08 Louisburgh 1-08 Ballaghaderreen 0-06 Group 4 Bohola Moy Davitts 7-19…

Jul 04, 2021

LISTEN: Jamie Carr preparing for the challenge of a lifetime

A 29-year-old football coach, living and working in the UK is preparing to embark on a challenge of a lifetime. Jamie Carr from Dublin who is a coach with Manchester City U14’s is raising funds for the Daisy Lodge in Cong in County Mayo and a children’s…

Jul 04, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo hurling manager on his side booking their place in Nicky Rackard Cup semi-finals

The Mayo hurlers secured their place in the semi-finals of the Nicky Rackard following a comfortable win over Leitrim yesterday. Afterwards Mayo manager Derek Walsh gave his reaction to Midwest Sport.

Jul 04, 2021

Mayo Football League results from last night

Westaro Cup Round 1 Westport Utd 3-0 Ballyhaunis Town Tonra Cup Quarter Finals Kilmore 3-0 Newport Mulranny Wanderers Moy Villa 3-2 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Crossmolina 2-1 Partry Athletic Achill Rovers 4-3 Claremorris B McDonnell Cup Quarter Finals Castlebar…

Jul 03, 2021

Saturday's Mayo GAA results

Jul 03, 2021

Mayo hurling team named to take on Leitrim today

Jul 02, 2021

Galway hurlers name their side for Dublin clash

The Galway hurlers have named their starting 15 for Saturday's Leinster Senior Hurling Championship semi-final with Dublin. The game gets underway at 2pm in Croke Park. 1. Eanna Murphy 2. Shane Cooney 3. Daithi Burke 4. Darren Morrissey 5. Padraic Mannion 6.…

Jul 02, 2021

Mayo name their side for U17 Celtic Challenge Cup clash

Brian Finn has named his Mayo side for the Celtic Challenge U17 encounter with Sligo at the Connacht Centre of Excellence on Saturday at 12 noon. Sean Keadin Aidan McGing Padraig McHugh James Wooley Ronan Fallon Michael Foddy Oran McNulty Eoin Ryan Michéal…

Jul 02, 2021

Friday night's Mayo GAA results

Michael Walsh SFL Group 3 Charlestown Sarsfields 5-13 Davitts 0-06 Michael Walsh SFL Group 4 Castlebar Mitchels 1-17 Breaffy 2-08 Michael Walsh IFL Group 3 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 1-17 Burrishoole 0-15 Homeland U17 A Championship Bohola Moy Davitts 1-08…

Jul 02, 2021

Galway through to All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final

Galway booked their place in the 2020 Electric Ireland All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship final following a 4-18 to 0-15 win over Limerick. Gavin Lee produced a man of the match performance and scored 1-1 on the evening. Galway will now face the winners…

Jul 02, 2021

Wins for Mayo & Galway in Connacht LGFA U16 Championship

Connacht LGFA U16 Championship Mayo 11-19 Leitrim 0-06 Galway 2-16 Sligo 2-04

Jul 02, 2021

Galway United up to second in the first division

Galway United are up to second in the first division following a 2-nil win at UCD. Westport's Ruairi Keating and Wilson Waweru were on target for the Tribesmen to secure their fourth successive win.

Jul 02, 2021

Roscommon name their starting 15 for Connacht SFC Semi-Final with Galway

Roscommon manager Anthony Cunningham has named his starting 15 for Sunday’s meeting with Galway. The game throws-in at 1:15pm in Dr. Hyde Park. Colm Lavin David Murray Brian Stack Conor Daly Sean Mullooly Conor Hussey Niall Daly Enda Smith Eddie Nolan Niall…

Jul 02, 2021

Dayna Finn looking forward to securing her first senior international cap this summer

Irish international player, Dayna Finn, is looking forward to securing her first senior international cap at this summer’s FIBA European Championship for Small Countries. The Mayo LGFA star was speaking this week as Pinergy announced a three-year extension to…

Jul 02, 2021

Galway name their side for Connacht SFC Semi-Final

Galway have announced their starting 15 for Sunday’s Connacht Senior Football Championship semi-final with Roscommon. The clash throws-in at 1:15pm in Dr. Hyde Park. Conor Gleeson Sean O Ceallaigh Sean O Maoilchiráin Liam Silke Kieran Molloy Dylan McHugh…

Jul 02, 2021

Mayo League results from last night

Jun 30, 2021

Sligo Rovers sign former Irish underage captain

Sligo Rovers have completed the signing of former Republic of Ireland underage captain Seamas Keogh from Southampton. The 19-year-old spent the last three years with the Premier League side after moving from the Sligo academy. He signed as a professional with…

Jun 30, 2021

500 supporters will be permitted at GAA matches this weekend, where capacity exceeds 5,000

500 supporters will be permitted at all GAA matches this weekend where there's a capacity of 5000 or more. The limit is currently 200, and the 500-spectator limit was due to commence from next Monday, but the Government has brought the date forward by two…

Jun 30, 2021

Ryan O'Donoghue excited about young talent coming through Mayo squad

Mayo’s Ryan O’Donoghue is excited about all of the new talent in the Mayo squad this season. Speaking yesterday as AIB launched the 2021 GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, O’Donoghue said the new talent is making for strong competition for places…

Jun 30, 2021

Tuesday's Mayo GAA results

Homeland U15 A Championship Castlebar Mitchels 4-13 Westport 1-03 Claremorris 2-11 Kiltimagh 1-11 Ballaghaderreen 4-14 Naomh Padraig 1-13 Homeland U15 B1 Championship Ballina Stephenites 7-10 Ardnaree 2-07 Erris St. Pats 2-16 Knockmore 3-09 Homeland U15 B2…

Jun 29, 2021

Galway name their side for All-Ireland Minor Hurling semi-final

Galway take on Limerick in the 2020 All-Ireland Hurling Minor semi-final on Friday evening. The game gets underway at 7:30pm. The starting 15 is as follows. Darragh Walsh Shane Morgan Adam Nolan Michael Walsh Sean O'Hanlon Tiernan Killeen Patrick Burke Liam…

Jun 29, 2021

8,000 fans allowed in Croke Park for Leinster Hurling semis

8,000 fans will attend two GAA matches in Croke Park on Saturday - in the stadium's biggest crowd in over a year. They'll go to the Leinster senior hurling semi-final double-header, involving Dublin and Galway, and Kilkenny and Wexford. Until now, the maximum…

Jun 29, 2021

Roscommon Racecourse stages an eight race card later

There's an eight-race card at Roscommon this evening, with the first going to post at 4:40pm.

Jun 29, 2021

Mayo GAA results from last night

Monday 28/06/2021 Under 15 C1 Roinn 1 Athenry 7-17 V 1-4 Castlebar Mitchels Hurling

Jun 29, 2021

Mayo Football League reveal Cup draws

Mayo Football League revealed the draws for the Super and Premier Cups last night...

Jun 28, 2021

Three Mayo footballers on GAA Team of the Week

Three Mayo footballers have been included on the GAA.ie Team of the Week. Aidan O’Shea, Conor Loftus and Darren McHale all get the nod following their impressive performances in their Connacht quarter final win over Sligo. O’Shea and Loftus are picked at…

Jun 28, 2021

Referee confirmed for Mayo vs Leitrim in Nicky Rackard

Derry match official Tarlach Conway has been confirmed as the referee for Mayo’s Nicky Rackard Cup encounter this weekend. Derek Walsh’s side will hope to build on their win against Donegal when they welcome Leitrim to MacHale Park. The game throws in at 3pm…

Jun 28, 2021

Golfer with Castlerea connections secures top-20 finish at KPMG Championship

Leona Maguire secured a top-20 finish at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. She posted a final round of 71 last night to finish the week on four-under-par, and in a tie for 15th. Leona is an Honorary Member of Castlerea Golf Club, where her aunt Mary Calleary…

Jun 27, 2021

Sunday's Mayo Football League results

Calor Gas Super Cup - Round 1 Manulla 5-1 Straide & Foxford Utd Swinford 3-0 Snugboro Utd Castlebar Celtic 3-1 Ballina Town Calor Gas Premier Cup - Round 1 Fahy Rovers 6-0 Moy Villa B Manulla C 5-2 Ballyglass B Kiltimagh/Knock Utd B 3-0 Ballyheane B…

Jun 27, 2021

Sunday's Mayo GAA Junior Championship results

Mayo JFCA Group 1 Ballina Stephenites 5-13 Ballintubber 1-11 Aghamore 3-09 Davitts 1-05 Group 2 Knockmore 4-09 Claremorris 2-09 Westport 3-16 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-08 JFC B Group 1 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 4-11 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-11 Group 2 Belmullet…

Jun 27, 2021

Mayo Camogie U16s storm to victory against Cavan

U16 Camogie Championship Mayo 4-9 1-6 Cavan

Jun 27, 2021

Personal best and bronze for Mayo athlete in 110m hurdles

Iarlaith Golding of St Colman's South Mayo AC ran a personal best of 14.62 in 110m hurdles at the National Senior Athletics Championship to take a bronze medal in Santry today. It was his first run in the Senior championship. This has crowned a brilliant week…

Jun 27, 2021

Mayo LGFA results from the weekend

Memorial League Results Rd. 3 Division 1 Carnacon 3-09 Moy Davitts 5-23 Westport A 2-10 Knockmore 0-11 Burrishoole 0-07 Hollymount 1-09 Swinford Killasser 1-11 Louisburgh 1-11 Melissa Patterson Memorial League Rd. 3 Charlestown 3-05 St Brigid's 2-06…

Jun 27, 2021

Second national title for Walsh at Senior Athletics Championships

Swinford AC’s Michaela Walsh is on fire as she takes her second National Title at the Irish Life Health National Athletics Senior Championships in the shot put. The Swinford athlete threw a massive throw of 15.66m in Santry this afternoon to take the gold in…

Jun 27, 2021

Local athletes impress at Track and Field Championships

Morton Stadium was witness to a host of brilliant performances on a day of celebration as 400 spectators returned for the 2021 Irish Life Health National Track and Field Championships yesterday. Serval Tokyo bound athletes treated fans to some brilliant…

Jun 27, 2021

LISTEN: Reaction to Mayo's win over Sligo

Mayo cruised to a 20 point victory over Sligo yesterday in the Connacht Senior Football Championship. After the match both managers gave their reaction to Midwest Sport. Mayo manager James Horan said the good start his side got early on set the template for…

Jun 27, 2021

Some big results in the Super Cup & Premier Cup

Calor Gas Super Cup - Round 1 Ballyheane 1-0 Glenhest Rovers Ballyglass 1-1 Kiltimagh Knock Utd (AET) Ballyglass won 5-3 on penalties Westport Utd 3-0 Ballyhaunis Town Iorras Aontaithe 6-2 Manulla B Claremorris 7-0 Ballina Town B Calor Gas Premier Cup - Round…

Jun 26, 2021

Saturday night's Mayo GAA results

Genfit Hurling League Westport 2-20 Caiseal Gaels 0-09 Castlebar Mitchels 2-12 Ballina Stephenites 1-12 Ballyhaunis 1-16 Tooreen 0-05 Kelly Cup Group 1 Louisburgh 2-17 Balla 0-08 Group 2 Westport 0-14 Castlebar Mitchels 0-13 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 1-21…

Jun 26, 2021

Sligo Rovers ease past Bohs

Sligo Rovers beat Bohemians 4-0 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Showgrounds.Johnny Kenny scored a hat trick for the Bit O'Red. Ryan De Vries was also on target for Rovers who are level on points at the top with Shamrock Rovers and St.…

Jun 26, 2021

O'Shea bags two goals as Mayo ease past Sligo

Mayo have gotten the opening game of their Connacht Championship defense off to a winning start. They defeated Sligo by 3-23 to 12-points in Markievicz Park this afternoon. Captain Aidan O'Shea gave a man-of-the-match display at full-forward and supplied two…

Jun 26, 2021

Higgins inspires Mayo to Lazarus-like comeback in Nicky Rackard opener

The Mayo hurlers got their Nicky Rackard Cup campaign off to a winning start. Captain Keith Higgins propelled them to a dramatic comeback in the second-half, running out 2:14 to 0:17 point winners in O’Donnell Park Letterkenny. Derek Walsh’s men struggled…

Jun 26, 2021

Galway WFC held to 1-all draw with Bohs

Galway held on for a 1-1 draw with Bohemians in the Women’s National League this afternoon. A cracking long range effort from Sinead Donovan in the 25th minute put the Tribeswomen 1-0 up. Bohs grabbed a late equaliser in the closing stages of the game through…

Jun 26, 2021

Wins for Walsh and O'Donnell at the National Athletics Championships

The 149th consecutive Irish Life Health National Athletics Championships got underway at an overcast Morton Stadium yesterday afternoon. Day 1 of the National Championships saw three field event titles up for grabs, while the track athletes were in heat…

Jun 26, 2021

Aki among starters for Lion's test with Japan

16,500 fans at Murrayfield will give the Lions a send-off this afternoon before the squad heads off to tour South Africa. All seven Irish players will start against Japan, including Connacht’s Bundee Aki. Kick off in Edinburgh is at 3pm. It may be the biggest…

Jun 26, 2021

Donegal hurlers name team to play Mayo

Donegal Hurling manager Mickey McCann has named his team to face Mayo in the first round of the Nicky Rackard Cup. The game throws in at 2:30 in Letterkenny. We will have full live coverage on Midwest Radio with John lynch and Sean O'Raghallaigh. Our…

Jun 26, 2021

Connacht player among try scorers in win against Wales

Ireland's under-20's set up a potential Grand Slam decider last night. Richie Murphy's side ran in five tries in a 40-points to 12 victory over Wales in Cardiff. Connacht fly-half Cathal Forde was among the try scorers for the boys in green. Ireland top the…

Jun 26, 2021

Mayo GAA results from last night

Homeland U17 A Championship 2021 Castlebar Mitchels 2-7 V 1-3 Aghamore Kilmeena 0-5 V 4-6 Ballina Stephenites Naomh Padraig 2-9 V 0-12 Bohola Moy Davitts Homeland U17B1 2021 Cill Chomain 1-7 V 3-15 Crossmolina Deel Rovers Knockmore 3-9 V 2-12 Béal an…

Jun 26, 2021

Cunningham heads Galway closer to play-off spot

A Padraic Cunningham header earned Galway United a crucial three points against Treaty United in the LOI First Division last night. John Caulfield’s men made it three wins in a row with the away victory and join Treaty on 22 points, bolstering their chances…

Jun 25, 2021

Winning start for Mayo in Connacht LGFA U16 Championship

Connacht LGFA U16 Championship Mayo 4-08 Sligo 2-07 Galway 4-13 Roscommon 3-04

Jun 25, 2021

Live commentary of Sligo v Mayo tomorrow on Midwest Radio

Mayo will commence their Connacht Senior Football Championship campaign with a trip to Sligo tomorrow afternoon. The winners will progress to the semi-finals to face Leitrim in two weeks time. The game will be live on Midwest Radio Sport tomorrow from 4:30pm…

Jun 25, 2021

Mayo hurlers name their side ahead of tomorrow's clash with Donegal

The Mayo and Donegal hurlers will once again renew their rivalry this weekend in the opening round of the Nicky Rackard Cup. Derek Walsh's side make the trip to Letterkenny tomorrow in what is a tricky opening assignment. The game gets underway at 2:30pm and…

Jun 25, 2021

Under 21 Mayo League results

Galway lost out to Dublin last night in the rearranged Leinster Under 20 hurling final. A man of the match performance from Lee Gannon helped Dublin to a 1-20 to 1-18 win over Galway in Tullamore.

Jun 23, 2021

Galway bidding for Leinster U20 Hurling title this evening

Dublin meet a talented Galway side in their delayed Bord Gais Energy Leinster Under-20 Hurling Championship final. The game throws in at Tullamore at 7.30.

Jun 23, 2021

Tuesday's Mayo GAA results

HOMELAND U15 B1 CHAMPIONSHIP Crossmolina Deel Rovers 8-8 v 2-9 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin Knockmore 1-6 v 5-6 Ballina Stephenites The Neale 6-8 v 2-11 Erris St. Pats HOMELAND U15 B2 CHAMPIONSHIP Ballintubber 1-5 v 6-14 Ballinrobe Bohola Moy Davitts 4-4 v 1-10…

Jun 22, 2021

Connacht's Sean O'Brien forced to retire

Connacht flanker Sean O’Brien has been forced to retire from rugby.The Galway native is still just 26, but has been advised to quit due to a concussion injury.O’Brien made 60 appearances for the province, with the first coming as a sub for John Muldoon away…

Jun 22, 2021

Sligo's Dean Clancy through to the European final

Sligo boxer Dean Clancy has won his semi-final at the Under-22 European Championships this evening. The Sligo teenager put in another great performance to beat Italian Matteo Ara in Abruzzi. Dean is now through to Thursday's European final, and is guaranteed…

Jun 22, 2021

Mayo GAA warn of live-streaming scams

GAA fans are again being warned about a live-streaming scam. Social media has been inundated with profiles posting links to watch the games. As well as being illegal as these posters don’t have official rights to broadcast GAA, there are also security…

Jun 22, 2021

Galway boxer gets a bye to European Championships final

Monivea’s Adam Hession will take home silver at the very least from the European Under-22 Championships after being bumped up to the final late last night. The Galway fighter secured a bronze medal and a place in the semi final yesterday after a brilliant win…

Jun 22, 2021

Connacht's Bundee Aki named on Lions team to face Japan

Six Irish players have been named in the British and Irish Lions team to face Japan on Saturday at Murrayfield. Connacht’s Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw form the centre partnership, with Conor Murray to start at scrum half. Iain Henderson starts in the second…

Jun 22, 2021

Sligo Rovers hold on for 1-all draw against Derry City

Jun 21, 2021

Mayo LGFA results from the weekend

Memorial League Division 1 Rd 2: Knockmore 1-22 Swinford Killasser 2-04 Louisburgh 5-13 Carnacon A 5-09 Moy Davitts 2-05 Burrishoole 2-10 Hollymount 2-07 Westport A 0-13 Melissa Patterson Memorial League Rd. 2 MacHale Rovers 2-10 Kilmovee Shamrocks 0-09…

Jun 21, 2021

Golfer with Castlerea connection finishes second at Meijer Classic

Leona Maguire claimed a fourth top 10 finish of the season on LPGA Tour. The Cavan golfer finished second in the Meijer Classic in Michigan, just two shots behind the winner Nelly Korda, who posted a winning score of 25 under par. Leona is an Honorary Member…

Jun 21, 2021

Ballinrobe Racecourse hosts an eight race card later

There's an eight race card at Ballinrobe today where the first goes to post at 4:40pm.

Jun 21, 2021

Galway boxer narrowly misses last eight at European Championships

Galway-based boxer Gytis Lisinskas lost to Italian Vincenzo Fiaschetti in the super-heavy class of the U22 European Championships yesterday evening. The Celtic Eagles fighter won the first round across the board but his opponent won rounds two and three 4-1…

Jun 20, 2021

Kilkenny edge past Galway to claim Division 1 title

Kilkenny 1-18 Galway 1-15 Kilkenny overcame another poor first-half performance, rocking Galway with a goal and five points straight after half-time to add the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League Division 1 title to the All-Ireland they banked against the same…

Jun 20, 2021

Referee confirmed for Connacht Championship opener

Paul Faloon has been confirmed as the referee for Saturday’s Connacht SFC Quarter Final between Sligo & Mayo. The Down match official will take charge of the clash at Markievicz Park on Saturday at 4:30pm. The game will be live on Midwest Radio with Michael D…

Jun 20, 2021

Sunday's Mayo GAA results

Mayo JFCA Group 1 Aghamore 3-11 Ballintubber 0-07 Ballina Stephenites 1-09 Davitts 1-05 JFCA Group 2 Charlestown Sarsfields 5-09 Claremorris 1-07 Knockmore 1-13 Westport 0-11 JFCB Group 1 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-12 Balla 1-09 JFCB Group 2 Burrishoole 0-14…

Jun 20, 2021

Mayo U16's cruise to victory in Camogie championship

Full time Tesco Ireland U16 Camogie Championship Mayo 9-7 Donegal 2-1

Jun 20, 2021

Roscommon Camogie lose Division 4 league final

Littlewoods Ireland National Camogie League Division 4 Final Cavan 3-16 0-7 Roscommon

Jun 20, 2021

Mayo Football League U21 results

The T.F. Royal Hotel & Theatre Under 21 League Division 1 Ballyheane 1-0 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Castlebar Celtic 5-0 Glenhest Rovers Manulla 2-0 Conn Rangers Division 2 Swinford 6-0 Conn Rangers C Killala 3-0 Claremorris B Straide & Foxford Utd 5-0 Conn Rangers…

Jun 20, 2021

South Mayo athletes excel at National Championships

St. Colman’s South Mayo AC athletes had great success at Day 2 of the Junior & U23 National Championships. The club picked up two gold, one silver and one bronze medal. In the Junior Men’s, after two years absent from competition due to injury, Iarlaith…

Mayo GAA results from last night

Mayo GAA Results EAST MAYO JFC GROUP 1 Ballyhaunis 1-10 v 3-14 Kiltimagh EAST MAYO JFC GROUP 2 Bohola Moy Davitts 4-14 v 0-16 Swinford EAST MAYO JFC GROUP 3 Aghamore 2-7 v 1-5 Eastern Gaels NORTH MAYO JFC A GRP 1 Ballina Stephenites 0-10 v 3-8 Knockmore SOUTH…

Jun 16, 2021

Cillian O'Connor to undergo procedure this week on Achilles Tendon Injury

It has been confirmed that Mayo star Cillian O’Connor sustained an Achilles Tendon injury in Sunday’s four point win over Clare. In a statement from Mayo GAA today they say that Cillian will require a procedure this week on the injury and wish him a speedy…

Galway 1-19 Cork 1-17 (after extra time) It wasn’t pretty at times but the relocation of Aoife Donohue to the inside line was just about the deciding factor as Galway gritted it out in a war of attrition against Cork to set up a mouth-watering Littlewoods…

Jun 14, 2021

Mayo GAA Club results from Sunday 13th June

13/06/2021 Genefit Hurling League 2021 Ballina Stephenites 2-10 V 1-12 Caiseal Gaels Ballyhaunis 1-14 V 1-5 Castlebar Mitchels Hurling North Mayo JFC A Grp 2 Ballycastle 3-11 V 3-8 Crossmolina Deel Rovers North Mayo JFC B Grp 1 Lacken 3-12 V 3-11 Ardagh…

Jun 13, 2021

Roscommon drop to Division Two against Armagh

Armagh have beaten Roscommon in their Division One relegation play-off. It finished 1-17 to 11 points at the Athletic Grounds. The result means the Rossies will be playing Division Two football next season.

Jun 13, 2021

Breaffy are All-Ireland Senior Ladies Rounders champions

Breaffy are All-Ireland Senior Ladies Rounders Champions. They defeated reigning four-in-a-row champions Glynn Barntown of Wexford in Abbotstown this afternoon. This is the Mayo club’s first senior title.

Jun 13, 2021

Magical McCarron point downs Galway after extra-time

Monaghan have beaten Galway 2-17 to 1-21 after extra-time in their Division One relegation play-off in the Allianz National Football League. Galway go down to Division Two with the result. A point in the closing seconds from man of the match Jack McCarron…

Jun 13, 2021

Galway hurlers are joint Division One League champions

Galway beat Cork in their Division 1 Group A National Hurling League meeting. Shane O'Neill's men came from behind to run out 3-25 to 2-23 winners at Pairc Ui Chaoimh. That result means the Tribesmen and Kilkenny are joined champions of the competition.

Jun 13, 2021

Mayo survive second-half Banner rally to earn Division One return

Mayo have secured promotion back up to Division One of the Allianz National Football League. They beat Clare by four points in Ennis this afternoon. 2-22 to 2-18 was the final score with Cillian O'Connor scoring 1-4 in the first-half before having to go off…

Jun 13, 2021

All-Ireland Camogie Championship draws revealed

The All-Ireland Camogie Championship draws for the Senior, Intermediate and Premier Junior Championships have taken place. All-Ireland Senior Championship Draw: Group 1 Tipperary Wexford Limerick Offaly Group 2 Cork Waterford Dublin Down Group 3 Galway…

Jun 13, 2021

Roscommon name team for relegation playoff

Anthony Cunningham has named the Roscommon side to face Armagh in the National Football League Division One relegation playoff. They travel to the Athletics Grounds for a 3pm throw-in. The team lines out as follows:

Jun 13, 2021

Joyce names Galway team to face Monaghan

Padraic Joyce has named his Galway side to face Monaghan in the National Football League Division One relegation playoff. The Tribesmen travel to Clones to play the Farney County at 3:45pm. The team lines out as follows:

Jun 13, 2021

Sligo Rovers suffer defeat to Drogheda

Sligo Rovers suffered a 2-1 to Drogheda in their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game at the Showgrounds. With the result, the hosts miss out on the chance to go three points clear at the top of the table. Two finishes from Chris Lyons saw Drogheda bag…

Jun 13, 2021

Mayo GAA Club results from Saturday 12th June

Mayo GAA Results SATURDAY 12TH JUNE, 2021 GENEFIT HURLING LEAGUE 2021 Westport GAA 0-20 v 2-13 Tuairín NORTH MAYO JFC A GRP 1 Ardagh 3-20 v 2-8 Ballina Stephenites Knockmore 0-6 v 1-13 Killala NORTH MAYO JFC A GRP 2 Ballycroy 0-4 v 2-13 Cill Chomain KELLY CUP…

Jun 13, 2021

Michael Glavey's Rounders club wins Intermediate Mixed All-Ireland title

Jun 12, 2021

Mayo GAA U17 results from last night

FRIDAY 11TH JUNE, 2021 HOMELAND U17 A CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Castlebar Mitchels 0-8 v 3-12 Westport GAA Ballinrobe 4-14 v 1-6 Aghamore Kilmeena 1-14 v 0-12 Breaffy Naomh Padraig 1-11 v 2-8 Ballina Stephenites HOMELAND U17B1 2021 Béal an Mhuirthead 0-12 v 1-9 Cill…

Jun 12, 2021

Galway name team to face Cork

Joe Canning misses out in the Galway team to play Cork on tomorrow in Division 1 Group A of the Allianz National Hurling League. The Portumna man picked up a rib injury against Waterford at the weekend. The Tribesmen will also be without Johnny Coen, who…

Jun 11, 2021

Injury time goal from Galway United seals all three points

Galway United carved out a 2-1 win at home to Athlone Town in the First Division tonight. The visitors took the lead midway through the first half with Shane Barnes finding the target. Westport's Ruairi Keating levelled matters for the hosts on 75 minutes…

Jun 11, 2021

Mayo make three changes for Sunday's League semi-final

Mayo makes the trip to Cusack Park Ennis for the Allianz League Semi-Final against Clare this Sunday at 1:45pm. Mayo manager James Horan makes three changes to the starting 15. This Sunday will be the 22nd meeting of Mayo & Clare in the league. The first…

Sligo surfers John Monahan, Mark Walton, Conor Mc Carrick and Damien Costello are prone paddling 40 KM across Irish Sea today in aid of two local charities. The Sligo surfers are raising funds for the North West Simon Community and The Irish Heart Foundation.…

Jun 10, 2021

Mayo Ladies announce their side to face Dublin in League semi-final

The Mayo Ladies have named their side to face Dublin in Saturday's Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 semi-final. The game throws-in at 5:15pm at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick and will be live on Midwest Radio Sport in association with O'Hara's…

Jun 10, 2021

Connacht sign Irish-qualified South African prospect

Connacht Rugby have further boosted their options for next season with the signing of versatile, Irish-qualified South African Shayne Bolton. Bolton, whose grandmother is from Dublin, will arrive at Connacht with a reputation as one of the brightest young…

Jun 10, 2021

Galway United host Athlone tomorrow night

Jun 04, 2021

Roscommon boxer bids for Tokyo qualification this weekend

Castlerea boxer Aoife O’Rourke is one of nine athletes who will be representing Ireland in the European Qualifiers for the Tokyo Olympics in Paris this weekend. Her opening bout in Ring A gets off at 13:30 this afternoon. The European middleweight champion…

Jun 03, 2021

Mayo ladies name their side to face Westmeath

Michael Moyles has named his side to face Westmeath in round 3 of the Lidl Ladies National Football League on Sunday. The game takes place in Mullingar at 2pm and will be live on Midwest Radio Sport with thanks to O'Hara's of Foxford. Aisling Tarpey Amy…

Jun 03, 2021

LGFA confirm fixture details for All-Ireland Championship

Champions Dublin will open the defence of their TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Championship crown with a clash against Tyrone. The confirmed fixtures for the 2021 campaign have also pitted 2020 Senior runners-up Cork against last year’s All-Ireland…

Jun 03, 2021

Shane Delahunt to make his 100th cap for Connacht tomorrow

Hooker Shane Delahunt will become the latest centurion after he was selected in the starting XV for Connacht’s final Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup clash with Ospreys at The Sportsground tomorrow (k/o 6.00pm). Delahunt joined the Connacht Academy in the summer of…

Jun 03, 2021

Sean O'Brien departs Connacht for Premiership Champions

Connacht Rugby have confirmed that Sean O'Brien has signed for reigning Premiership Champions Exeter Chiefs. The 23-year-old who is a highly-rated centre had been in fine form for Connacht in recent months.

Jun 03, 2021

Mayo company supports County Camogie Team

As we await the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League semi-final fixture on the 12th of Mayo Camogie wish to recognise one of their supporters. Harringtons Concrete & Quarries have a long history in East Mayo and are a well-respected employer in the area. They…

Jun 02, 2021

Live commentary of Westmeath v Mayo on Sunday

The Mayo Ladies will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Donegal last weekend when they travel to Mullingar on Sunday to take on Westmeath in round 3 of the Lidl Ladies National Football League. Michael Moyles side will be hoping to progress to the…

Lee Keegan has been name on the GAA.ie team of the week. The Westport corner back was rewarded with a spot following his tenacious display in Mayo’s win against Meath. In the other corner, Roscommon’s Conor Hussey is rewarded with a spot in the best 15. There…

May 31, 2021

Three Sligo hurlers make Team of the Week

Three Sligo Hurlers made it onto the GAA.ie hurling team of the week. Kevin Banks, Tony O’Kelly Lynch and Gerard O’Kelly Lynch are all rewarded following their emphatic win in Division 3A against Longford. There is strong Kilkenny representation in the best…

May 31, 2021

Eight race card in Roscommon later

There is racing at Roscommon Racecourse later today. The first of eight races gets off at 4:35pm.

May 31, 2021

Football league semi-final and play-off details will be confirmed later

The GAA will confirm the details for the Allianz Football League semi-finals and relegation play-offs later today The Division One semi finals will see Dublin face Donegal and Kerry take on Tyrone. While in the relegation playoff, it's Monaghan against Galway…

May 31, 2021

Mayo Football League announce U21 League fixtures

The full list of fixtures has been announced for the TF Royal Hotel & Theatre Under 21 League, which kicks-off the 2021 Season on the 12th/13th June. The inaugural U21 League has 14 teams split into two divisions with the top four teams in each division…

May 30, 2021

Ballyvary Hurling Club are launching a virtual event on the June Bank Holiday Weekend to support the Daisy Lodge Project in Cong. For over 5 years Daisy Lodge has been providing short therapeutic services to families with a child 0-18 years of age battling…

May 30, 2021

Sligo name team for Louth showdown

Sligo have named their side for their crucial Division 4 North clash with Louth. Tony McEntee's side are aiming to shoot their way into the league semi-finals. The game throws-in at 3pm in St Geraldines Club. The team lines out as follows:

May 30, 2021

Roscommon name team to host Kerry

Roscommon manager Anthony Cunningham has named his side to face Kerry in Division One South this afternoon. The Rossies are looking for their maiden win of the league, while the Kingdom remain unbeaten following a win and a draw against Galway and Dublin…

May 30, 2021

Galway name team for crunch Division One clash

Galway manager Padraic Joyce has named his side to face Dublin in the final round of Division One South. The Tribesmen can reach the Division One semi-finals with victory over the six-in-a-row All-Ireland champions. The game throws-in at 3:45pm in St…

May 29, 2021

Donegal ladies edge past Mayo

Donegal 1-11 Mayo 0-11 By Chris McNulty Captain Niamh McLaughlin netted a decisive penalty as Donegal made it two-from-two in the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1A. The game had been touch-and-go until McLaughlin’s penalty in the 48th minute.…

May 29, 2021

Connacht unable to overcome Benetton

Connacht were defeated by Benetton this evening in the Rainbow Cup. The Italians saw off the Westerners 20-12.

Denis Buckley will become just the third Connacht player to reach 200 caps tomorrow after he was named in the starting XV to face Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup leaders Benetton in Italy (k/o 5.15pm Irish time). The Roscommon prop made his debut for his home…

May 28, 2021

Mayo Ladies make three changes for trip to Ballybofey

The Mayo Ladies travel to Ballybofey tomorrow evening in round 2 of the Lidl Ladies National Football League. There are three changes to the Mayo team that started against Galway in Round 1, with goalkeeper Aisling Tarpey, Marie Corbett and Deirdre Doherty…

May 28, 2021

Galway LGFA name team for visit of Westmeath

The Galway ladies footballers will be looking to bounce back from last weekend's defeat to Mayo. Manager Gerry Fahy has named his side for Sunday's clash with Westmeath in Pearse Stadium. That game throws in at 2pm. The team lines out as follows:

May 28, 2021

League leaders Sligo Rovers travel to Finn Harps later

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division leaders Sligo Rovers make the trip to their north-west rivals Finn Harps this evening. The Bit O'Red have won their last four games heading into the quarter-to-six kick-off in Ballybofey. Derry City are unbeaten in six…

May 27, 2021

Mayo Camogie name their side to face Louth on Saturday

The Mayo team to meet Louth in the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues fixture on Saturday in Tooreen has been named. After the historic win over Kildare last weekend, Jimmy Lyon’s charges will be eager to repeat their success. The match gets underway in…

May 27, 2021

FAI Summer Soccer Schools officially launched

The Football Association of Ireland have launched the 25th edition of the hugely popular FAI Summer Soccer Schools in partnership with our title sponsor, the leading Irish sports retailer INTERSPORT Elverys. Republic of Ireland players Rianna Jarrett and…

May 27, 2021

Galway United travel to first division leaders Shelbourne tomorrow night

Galway United travel to Tolka Park on Friday to face high-flying Shelbourne at 7.45pm. The Tribesmen begin the second round of First Division fixtures off the back of a 1-1 draw against Cork City at Turner's Cross last week. Maurice Nugent scored late on to…

May 27, 2021

Live Coverage of Mayo v Meath on Sunday

Mayo and Meath clash in the final round of Division 2 North of the Allianz National Football League this Sunday and it's live on Midwest Radio. Both sides are already through to the semi-finals but neither will want to lose their winning streak. Throw-in is…

May 26, 2021

Calls for clarity on "close contacts" in GAA

There have been calls for clarity regarding what constitutes a 'close contact' in GAA terms. Clare yesterday gave their full support to hurling manager Brian Lohan in a war of words with Wexford. Lohan claimed Wexford 'nominated' two members of his panel as…

May 26, 2021

Connacht welcome back Bundee Aki for clash with Benetton this weekend

Connacht's Bundee Aki will meet the 36 other Lions in London today, as Warren Gatland hosts his first squad get-together ahead of the tour of South Africa. Aki will then make his first appearance in 10 weeks when he togs out with Connacht against Benetton…

Sligo Rugby Club have announced Josh Reeves as their new Player-Head Coach for the upcoming season. Reeves, originally from Christchurch, New Zealand hails from Shirley Rugby Club where he played four seasons before moving to Brazil with his now wife Ana, in…

May 23, 2021

Galway WFC appoint new manager

Galway WFC have appointed Stephen Lally as their new Senior manager. He takes over from Billy Clery who stepped down from his role last week. Lally, who made 306 appearances for Galway United during a distinguished playing career, also featured for Athlone…

May 23, 2021

Connacht LGFA confirm provincial club finals to take place next month

Connacht LGFA have announced that the 2020 Connacht LGFA Club Championship Finals will take place on Saturday 19th of June in Markievicz Park. All three games will take place at the Sligo venue. Junior Final: Naomh Mhuire Galway v Eoghan Rua Sligo…

May 23, 2021

Heartbreak for Sligo against Antrim

The Sligo footballers suffered a heartbreaking one-point loss at the hands of Antrim. The Saffrons kicked a late point to deny a valiant Yeats County fight back by 3-13 to 3-12. Sligo suffered a sucker-punch goal towards the end of the game, before responding…

May 23, 2021

Donegal flex muscles against Walsh's men

Donegal proved too strong for Mayo in Division 2B of the Allianz National Hurling League. The men from the hills went for the jugular against Derek Walsh's men in Letterkenny. The damage was done by the halftime break as Mickey McCann's side lead by 3-7 to…

May 23, 2021

Galway kick past Roscommon in thriller

Galway got their first win of the Allianz National Football League this afternoon. They have defeated Roscommon in Salthill in Division One South of the competition. The Tribesmen put on a blistering performance against a solid Rossie display and lead by 1-7…

May 23, 2021

LISTEN: Clear pathway ahead for Mayo GAA Club Fixtures

The fixtures were released to Mayo GAA Clubs earlier in the week and there is now a clear pathway of games to look forward to. The Divisional Competitions get underway on Wednesday June 9th with the first round of the Mayo Senior Leagues fixed for August 8th.…

May 23, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo Football League Chairman on exciting new season ahead

The Mayo Football league divisions have been released, and there is an increase of 26% in junior teams bringing the total from 34 last season up to 43 this season as well as 14 new teams that will take part in the inaugural TF Royal Hotel & Theatre Under 21…

May 23, 2021

Cill Chomain GAA team up with the RNLI

Cill Chomain GAA Club are currently undertaking a charity fundraiser in conjunction with the RNLI. A Dip, Donate, Nominate Challenge is running for the month of May which will lead up to a 24 Hour Row-a-thon event that will take place on the 4/5 June. Cill…

May 22, 2021

Galway name team for Roscommon clash

May 21, 2021

Sligo move to second in the Premier Division

Sligo finish the night second following their 2-nil win at home to Longford in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division. Goals from Walter Figueira and Jordan Gibson secured all three points for Rovers. Next up for Sligo is a mouth watering clash with table…

May 21, 2021

Westmeath name their side to face Mayo tomorrow

Westmeath have named their side to face Mayo in tomorrow's Division 2 encounter in Mullingar. Jack Cooney has stuck with the same 15 that ran Meath very close in Navan last weekend. Midwest Radio will have full live commentary of tomorrow's clash with thanks…

May 21, 2021

Mayo name an unchanged side for tomorrow's clash with Westmeath

Round 2 of the Allianz Football League Division 2 sees Mayo make the trip to TEG Cusack Park Mullingar tomorrow. Mayo Manager James Horan sticks to the same team that defeated Down in Round 1. Kevin McLoughlin Knockmore GAA makes his 80th league appearance…

May 21, 2021

Croi Corrib cycle announce exciting new routes for 2021

Croí, the heart andstroke charity, has announced the return of its annual Croí Corrib Cycle with a special, limited-capacity ride-out taking place on Sunday, July 11. Following last year’s cycle cancellation due to COVID-19, the hugely popular fundraising…

May 21, 2021

Mayo Camogie name their side for tomorrow's meeting with Kildare

The Mayo Team has been announced for their Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues 2nd round match against Kildare in Tooreen tomorrow afternoon. Midwest Radio will have regular updates of the match from Tooreen. Aoibheann Crawley Roisin Cassidy Amy Mulkeen…

May 21, 2021

Tom Parsons appointed GPA CEO

The Board of the Gaelic Players Association (GPA) is delighted to announce that former Mayo footballer Tom Parsons has been appointed as the association’s Chief Executive Officer. Tom has been a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the GPA…

May 21, 2021

Sligo Rovers awarded a UEFA licence confirming their Europa League Conference place

Sligo Rovers have been awarded a UEFA licence through the independent licensing system run by the FAI, confirming our Europa League Conference place. Thanks to volunteers Martin McDonald, Stephen Gilroy, David Rowe and our staff Shane and Sandra for their…

May 21, 2021

Darragh Healy appointed Sligo Rovers U19 Women's manager

Darragh Healy has been appointed manager of the Sligo Rovers Under 19 Women’s National League team. The Ballisodare native takes over from the outgoing Danny O’Leary who was in charge for the formation of the side. Darragh brings with him a wealth of…

May 21, 2021

Sligo Rovers and Galway United are both in LOI action later

Dundalk's players must set aside rumours of managerial appointments this evening. They're on a run of three games without a win ahead of the visit of champions Shamrock Rovers to Oriel Park in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Rovers are unbeaten in…

May 21, 2021

Galway Ladies name team for Mayo showdown

New Galway Ladies Football manager Gerry Fahy has named his team to face Mayo in their opening game of the Lidl Ladies National Football League. The team features five players making their inter-county debuts Alannah Griffin, Shauna Brennan, Kate Slevin, Kate…

May 20, 2021

Galway make nine changes for Tipperary clash

The Galway team to play Tipperary in Thurles on Saturday(1.30pm) shows nine changes from the side that defeated Limerick. 1. Eanna Murphy 2. Darren Morrissey 3. Daithi Burke 4. TJ Brennan 5. Adrian Tuohey 6. Padraig Mannion (Capt) 7. Aidan Harte 8. Joe…

May 20, 2021

Moyles names team to face Galway

Mayo Ladies Football manager Michael Moyles has named his team to face Galway in their NFL opener this weekend. Carnacon's Fiona McHale makes her inter-county return at midfield, while Davitt's Eilish Ronayne captains the side. Throw-in at Elverys MacHale…

May 20, 2021

Draw made for the 2021 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship

Champions Dublin have been pitted with Tyrone and Waterford in the round-robin phase of the 2021 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship. The draws were conducted at Ceannáras TG4 in Baile na hAbhann, Co. Galway, this evening (Thursday), with the…

May 20, 2021

Health Minister optimistic to see return of fans at hurling final

May 18, 2021

Live coverage of the Mayo hurlers battle with Donegal on Sunday

The Mayo hurlers travel to Letterkenny on Sunday looking to make it three wins from three in the Allianz National Hurling League Division 2B. Derek Walsh's side take on Donegal in what is a repeat of last year's Nicky Rackard Cup final. We'll have full live…

May 18, 2021

Sligo swimmer through to 100m breaststroke final

At the European Aquatics Championships Mona McSharry qualified sixth fastest for the final of the 100-metre breaststroke.The Sligo swimmer was third in her semi-final, and her final takes place tomorrow evening.

May 18, 2021

Live Commentary of Mayo's Round 2 meeting with Westmeath

After a commanding 13 point win over Down last weekend Mayo will look to make it two wins from two when they travel to Mullingar on Saturday to take on Westmeath. A win for James Horan's side will secure their passage to the semi-finals of Division 2 but will…

May 18, 2021

Cracking opener in store in Ladies National Football league

The opening round of the Lidl Ladies National Football League takes place this weekend with a mouth watering local derby to get proceedings underway in Elverys MacHale Park on Saturday night. Galway & Mayo who both have new management teams for 2021 will go…

May 18, 2021

Mona McSharry through to 100m breaststroke semi-final

Mona McSharry is through to this evening's 100m breaststroke semi-final at the LEN European Aquatics Championships. McSharry finished second in her heat in a time of 1:06.97, which is the third time she's gone under the FINA 'A' time for Tokyo 2020. The…

May 18, 2021

Seven Race Card at Sligo this afternoon

There is a flat meeting at Sligo today. The first of seven races goes to post at 2pm.

May 18, 2021

Stephen Fitzgerald to retire from Connacht at the end of the season

Connacht Rugby can confirm Stephen Fitzgerald will end his playing career when his contract expires at the end of the season. Fitzgerald suffered a serious knee injury when he lined out against Leinster at the RDS Arena in January 2020. Despite three…

May 18, 2021

Sligo Rovers publish plan for redevelopment of Showgrounds

May 16, 2021

Sligo win local derby against Leitrim

Sligo pushed on in the second half to record an impressive win against local rivals Leitrim. Full time in this Allianz National Football League Division Four North clash Sligo : 2-19 Leitrim: 0-18. Sligo trailed at the break by 0-12 to 0-11. Knockmore's Peter…

May 16, 2021

Dublin prove too strong for Roscommon

Roscommon suffered defeat in their Allianz National Football League Division One South opener against Dublin. The boys in blue ran out 1-22 to 0-16 winners in Dr Hyde Park. The Rossies put up a commendable challenge and trailed the six-in-a-row All-Ireland…

May 16, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo Ladies Football manager Michael Moyles looking ahead to the new season

The Mayo Ladies will get their Lidl Ladies National Football League campaign up and running next Saturday night in Elverys MacHale Park. Michael Moyles side welcome neighbours Galway to Castlebar for a 7:30pm throw-in. Ahead of the start of their league…

May 15, 2021

Galway suffer heavy defeat in the WNL

In the Women's National League Shelbourne beat Galway 5-0 at Tolka Park this afternoon. The damage was done by the halftime break, by which time Shels had built up a 4-0 lead.

May 15, 2021

Roscommon Camogie second-half surge sees off Mayo

The Roscommon Camogie team came from a point down at halftime to defeat Mayo in their Division 4 clash at Ballyforan. Frank Browne's side trailed the Green and Red at the break by 2-2 to 1-4. However, the Rossies found form in the second half to run out 2-11…

Johnny Keane has named his Roscommon team to play Mayo in tomorrow’s Allianz Hurling League Division 2B encounter. The game takes place at 2pm in Dr. Hyde Park. Enda Lawless Paul Dolan Darren Fallon Sean Trundle Darragh Heavey Peter Kellehan Eoin Coyle Cathal…

May 14, 2021

Galway United record their first home win of the season

An injury time David Hurley goal gave Galway United a 1-0 win at home to Wexford tonight in the First Division. Hurley's goal came in the fifth minute of injury time to earn the tribesmen their first home win of the season.

May 14, 2021

Connacht edge past Munster

Sammy Arnold scored a try against his former side as Connacht beat Munster in the Rainbow Cup this evening.Half-backs Conor Fitzgerald and Kieran Marmion also crossed the whitewash in a 24-points to 20 win for Andy Friend’s side at Thomond Park.

May 14, 2021

Down name their side to face Mayo in Castlebar tomorrow

Down Manager Paddy Tally has named his starting 15 for tomorrows Allianz Football League Division 2 North match encounter with Mayo. Rory Burns, Gerard Collins, Gerard McGovern, Patrick Murdock, Pierce Laverty, Kevin McKernan, Jonny Flynn, Ryan McEvoy, Caolan…

May 14, 2021

Mayo name their side to face Down in tomorrow's Division 2 opener

May 13, 2021

Galway United looking to bounce back with a win at home to Wexford

Galway United entertain Wexford FC at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening with kick-off at 7.45pm. The Tribesmen go into this week's game after a disappointing 2-1 defeat by Bray Wanderers at Eamonn Deacy Park last Friday. Gary Shaw scored a late winner for…

May 13, 2021

Mayo Camogie name their side to face Roscommon on Saturday

The Mayo Team has been announced for their Littlewoods Ireland Camogie Leagues opening match against Roscommon on Saturday. With an extended panel of over 40 players, management have named a match day panel of 30 that features all three Mayo clubs that play…

May 13, 2021

LISTEN: Galway ready for Kingdom Challenge

Galway get their Allianz National Football League Division 1 south campaign up and running on Saturday with a trip to the Kingdom. The Tribesmen will take on Kerry in Tralee at 3pm on Saturday. Galway held a press conference on Monday afternoon looking ahead…

May 13, 2021

Connacht Cycling to host special online show tomorrow evening

This Friday night 14th May at 8.30pm Cycling Connacht will host their fourth Facebook Live Show of the season with panelists Rachel Nolan, Stefanie Carr and Padraig Marrey. As keen athletes, adventurers and experienced cyclists the panelists will bring a…

May 12, 2021

Number of Westport United players sign for Sligo Rovers underage teams

A number of Westport United footballers have commenced training for Sligo Rovers after signing for their underage teams recently. The Club extends its best wishes to Conor Reynolds, Evan Durkan and Cillian McGing (U.15's), Conor Cannon, Adam Nugent, Daniel…

May 12, 2021

Groupings made for the South Mayo O'Mara Cup & Junior Championship

The South Mayo O'Mara Cup & Junior Championship groupings were made at a South Board Meeting last night. These are the groups for both competitions: Group 1: Garrymore, The Neale, Hollymount Carramore Group 2: Ballinrobe, Davitts, Shrule/Glencorrib Group 3:…

May 12, 2021

Live Commentary of Mayo's opening Division 2 encounter this weekend

Mayo will get their Allianz National Football League Division 2 Campaign underway this Saturday with a home clash against Down. It promises to be an intriguing affair as James Horan's side will look to get off to a winning start ahead of a busy fixture…

May 12, 2021

Mayo Camogie confirm their Captain for maiden league campaign

Mayo Camogie have announced that Helen O'Malley will captain their Junior team in the Littlewoods League opener against Roscommon this weekend. The Primary School teacher plays her Club Camogie with Naomh Jude in Dublin. Jimmy Lyon's Mayo side will take on…

May 11, 2021

Camogie Clubs vote in favour of split season

53 per cent of camogie clubs polled have voted in favour of a split season.However, only 62 per cent of clubs responded to the poll.Regardless of the engagement issues, the result means the Littlewoods Ireland National Camogie League can commence as planned…

May 11, 2021

Sligo Rovers clash with Waterford at the weekend has been called off

Waterford have informed the FAI they will be unable to fulfil Saturday’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division fixture with Sligo Rovers.A member of their first-team squad tested positive for COVID-19 last week.With the first-team squad stood down, Waterford had to…

May 11, 2021

Kearns scoops SSE Airtricity League Player of the Month

Mayo’s Rachel Kearns is the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League Player of the Month for April. The Galway WFC player leads the Golden Boot race and has been an instrumental figure in her team’s successes so far this season. The Mayo inter-county and CL…

May 11, 2021

Roscommon Racecourse stages an all flat card later

Roscommon stages an all flat card today from 1:30pm. Looking ahead to the action for us here's Dave Keena.

May 11, 2021

LGFA announce details of new BUA leadership programme

May 09, 2021

LISTEN: John O'Mahony looking ahead to the National Football League

May 08, 2021

Connacht surrender lead to be defeated comfortably by Leinster

May 07, 2021

Connacht name team to play Leinster in the Rainbow Cup

The Connacht management team have made five changes to their starting 15 for tomorrow’s Guinness PRO14 Rainbow Cup interpro clash with Leinster at The Sportsground. Captain Jarrad Butler will make his first appearance in nearly 2 months following suspension…

May 07, 2021

Galway hurlers name team to face Westmeath

There's no Joe Canning in the Galway team to play Westmeath on Saturday in the Allianz Hurling League. The Portumna sharpshooter has been named on the bench for the game in Mullingar. Conor Whelan will captain the side from the full-forward line. The game…

May 07, 2021

Sligo Rovers and Galway United are both in LOI action later

In the League of Ireland Premier Division this evening, Derry City take on Longford Town from 5.45, with Dundalk hosting Sligo Rovers at 7.45. In the First Division, all matches begin at 7.45. Leaders Athlone Town go to Shelbourne, it's Cabinteely versus Cobh…

May 07, 2021

Strong Connacht representation in Irish three-star Nations Cup team

The Irish Show Jumping team has been named for the three-star Czech Nations Cup in Prague, with three riders from the West of Ireland included. Ireland finished as runners-up in the Czech Nations Cup in 2020 and two members of that team, Galway’s Michael…

May 07, 2021

CFA confirm cancellation of all Provincial Competitions of 2020-21

The Connacht Football Association have confirmed that all Provincial Competitions scheduled for the 2020-21 season are officially cancelled. Many leagues are in the process of playing some form of competition once allowed to do so from June 7th 2021 and to…

May 06, 2021

Connacht's Bundee Aki an unexpected inclusion in the British and Irish Lions Squad heading to South Africa

Eight Irish players will travel with a 37-man British and Irish Lions squad to South Africa this summer. Jack Conan and Bundee Aki are two unexpected inclusions while Leinster duo Johnny Sexton and James Ryan have been left out. Joining Conan in the 21…

May 06, 2021

Galway Utd face tough match against Bray Wanderers tomorrow evening

Galway United host Bray Wanderers at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday evening, with kick-off at 7.45pm. United go into Friday's fixture after an impressive 4-0 win over Cobh Ramblers last Saturday. Bray Wanderers, who finished second in the First Division last…

May 06, 2021

Ireland's Olympic athletes to be vaccinated ahead of Tokyo games

Ireland's Olympic athletes are to be vaccinated ahead of the Tokyo games. Pfizer has offered its jab to the athletes and their support teams. The Irish numbers, which are in the low hundreds, will be in addition to the current delivery agreements between…

May 05, 2021

Green light for full contact training for inter-county Minor and U20s from Monday

Inter-county minor and under-20 players can resume training on Monday, it's been confirmed. Matches in those age grades will be permitted from June 7th. The Central Competitions Control Committee will publish its fixture list for minor and under-20…

May 05, 2021

Keith Higgins named Mayo Hurling captain for 2021

Keith Higgins has been announced as the Mayo Hurling captain for 2021. Mayo Hurling boss Derek Walsh has also announced that Tooreen's Stephen Coyne will be the vice-captain. Mayo get their Division 2b hurling league campaign up and running on Sunday…

May 05, 2021

Tens of thousands of euro raised for charity in West of Ireland Women's Mini-Marathon

Some 3,000 people took part in the virtual West of Ireland Women's Mini Marathon over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Participants from across the region and beyond celebrated the annual event by walking, jogging or running 10k in their own areas, raising tens…

May 05, 2021

Non-playing panel members will be allowed attend inter-county matches

Non-playing panel members will be allowed to attend inter-county matches this year. Last year's Championships had seen playing squads capped at 26. But the Minister for Sport Jack Chambers has confirmed that players not involved in a matchday squad will be…

May 04, 2021

Connacht GAA Championship times & venues confirmed

The Head Coach of Castlebar Rugby Club says they can't wait to get back out on the field as their last competitive game wasn't since February 2020. Simon O'Malley is hopeful of another promising season when their games get underway from August. He also spoke…

May 02, 2021

Seven Race Card at Sligo this afternoon

There is a seven race card at Sligo today with the first going to post at 1:45pm. The going at the seven card flat meeting is described as good to yielding in places.

May 02, 2021

Roscommon hurlers announce their captain for 2021 season

Johnny Keane has announced that Jason Kilkenny will captain the Roscommon Hurling team for 2021. Roscommon GAA would like to wish Johnny, Jason and the team all the best in the upcoming Allianz League Division 2B & Christy Ring Cup.

May 02, 2021

Sligo athlete qualifies for the Tokyo Olympics

Ireland's Mixed Relay team have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. The 4x400m team of Sligo's Christopher O'Donnell, Phil Healy, Sharlene Mawdsley and Thomas Barr finished third in their Heat at the World Relays in Poland to book their place for the Games.

May 01, 2021

Galway United ease to victory against Cobh Ramblers

Galway United eased to a 4-0 victory over Cobh Ramblers this evening in the SSE Airtricity First Division. Westport's Ruairi Keating netted two before an own goal and a Padraic Cunningham penalty sealed the win for the tribesmen. The result moves Galway up…

May 01, 2021

Mayo athlete and her Irish team qualify for next year's World Championships

The Irish 4x100m team which includes Mayo's Sarah Quinn finished 10th at the World Relays this evening in Poland after running 44.53 for 4th in their heat. Two places and 0.3 off Olympic qualification, but they secure their spot at next year's World…

May 01, 2021

Wexford Youths impress with clinical win over Galway WFC

Galway WFC suffered a 5-0 defeat away to Wexford Youths this afternoon. Two goals in a five minute spell in the first half proved decisive for the Slaneysiders. Tessa Mullins replaced Keara Cormican, after she sustained a knee injury after 20 minutes.

May 01, 2021

Mayo owned horse wins the feature race at Punchestown

It's the final day of the Punchestown Racing Festival today. Today's feature - the Grade One Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle - was won by the Noel Meade trained 'Jeff Kidder.' The horse is owned by Siobhan & Albert Dravins from Breaffy and Eamonn &…

May 01, 2021

LGFA opts for a split season this year

The Ladies Football Association has opted for a split season this year. Their management committee has approved a plan which will see the All-Ireland Championships played after the National League with the club season commencing later in the year. With the…

There has been a significant increase in the sale of the number of Laochra Mhaigh Eo tiles since the special broadcast on Midwest Radio ten days ago. At last night's county board meeting it was confirmed that current sales have moved from €33,000 to €80,000.…

Apr 28, 2021

Mayo GAA express gratitude to frontline workers

Over the last 13 months our frontline workers have worked tirelessly to keep us safe and well. In these difficult times they have certainly made the ultimate sacrifice to help save other people. Tommy Devane, a GAA commentator with Galway Bay FM and former…

Apr 28, 2021

Mayo Senior Football League will go ahead in 2021

There will be a Mayo Senior Football League this year. The news was confirmed at tonight's Mayo County Board meeting. It is unlikely that it will be a traditional league format but it is anticipated there will be a split league of some description. Mayo's…

Apr 28, 2021

Daily covid tests for Tokyo athletes

Athletes competing at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games will be tested every day for coronavirus. They'll all need to return two negative results before travelling to Japan, too. Anyone else involved in the Games will be tested 'regularly'. Organisers…

Apr 28, 2021

Monaghan's on board to drive Galway United

Galway United FC is pleased to announce that Monaghans Galway, Tuam Road have signed on as our Official Automotive Partner for the 2021 season. Monaghans Galway have kindly supplied John Caulfield with an amazing 211 SEAT Leon estate. Monaghans have been…

Apr 28, 2021

Gold Cup day at Punchestown

It's Gold Cup day at the Punchestown Festival. The feature race only has six runners due to the withdrawal of Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Minella Indo. Trainer Willie Mullins saddles favourite 'Al Boum Photo' in the big one which goes to post at 5.55. There's…

Apr 28, 2021

Connacht Rugby extend their partnership with Intuity Technologies

Intuity Technologies, the leading Managed IT and Managed Print provider to SME’s across Ireland, today announced it will renew its role as Connacht Rugby IT Systems and Security Partner. Intuity Technologies have been working closely with Connacht Rugby for…

Apr 27, 2021

Connacht Rugby announces new Women's U-18 and Senior Coaches

Connacht Rugby have announced the new Women's Under-18's and Women's Senior Coaches. Ross Mannion has been appointed Head Coach of the Connacht Senior Women's Team, with Lyndon Jones as Backs Coach. Ross Mannion was Head Coach of the All-Ireland League…

Apr 27, 2021

Westport GAA pay tribute to 'main driving force' behind their hurling revival

The Chairman of Westport Hurling Club has paid tribute to the ‘main driving force’ behind the revival of hurling in Westport, the late Stephen Broderick Senior. Stephen was a mainstay of the Westport GAA club in the 80s & 90s, overseeing the revival of…

The 2021 Virtual Run for Boylo was an overwhelming success at the weekend. The Boyle family has today thanked all who took part and contributed to the event - locally, nationally and internationally. Fr. Padraig Costello, the Parish of Priest of Foxford…

Apr 26, 2021

New manager confirmed for the Salthill Knocknacarra Senior Footballers

Conor McGauran will take over as manager of the Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club Senior Footballers for the 2021 season. He replaces the outgoing manager Anthony Finnerty, who spent three years at the helm. His backroom team comprises of Vincent Jennings, Tom…

Apr 25, 2021

Success for Westport's Cait Malone at I-Karate Global Online Championships

Cait Malone from Westport represented Ireland in I-Karate Global online Championships today in Russia. Cait got joint 4th in Kata and Gold in the weapons. A wonderful achievement from 19 year-old Cait who trains in White Tigers Martial Arts Club.

Apr 25, 2021

LISTEN: Austin O'Malley looks forward to Mayo's league campaign

Former Mayo footballer Austin O’Malley joined us on Sunday Sport to talk all things GAA. The former Mayo and Wicklow forward talked about Aidan O'Shea's knee injury, Mayo's League draw, the Connacht championship permutations and the return of inter-county…

It was announced earlier this year that, for the first time in twenty-four years, Intersport Elvery's would share their position on the Mayo GAA jersey with a second sponsor. This sponsor was later revealed to be Portwest, the Westport work-wear company that…

Apr 23, 2021

Galway teenager competes today at the European Gymnastics Championships

Galway teenager Emma Slevin will make history by competing in today's all-around final at the European Gymnastics Championships — the first Irish woman to qualify for a senior European final. The 17-year-old, who represents Renmore Gymnastics Club, scored…

Apr 22, 2021

GAA confirm Allianz National League Details

The GAA has released the fixture details for the 2021 Allianz National Leagues. In the Allianz Football League Division 2 North, Mayo will host Down in MacHale Park at 2pm on Saturday May 15th. In Round 2 Mayo will travel to Mullingar to face Westmeath at 3pm…

Apr 22, 2021

Galway duo both starting against Italy

Ireland head coach Adam Griggs has made three changes for Saturday's game against Italy in the Women's Six Nations in association with Guinness Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe, Stacey Flood and Brittany Hogan are come into the starting 15 and are in line for their…

Mayo face an anxious wait regarding the fitness of Aidan O’Shea.Their captain sustained a knee injury during yesterday’s first group training session ahead of the inter-county season.O’Shea will have the injury assessed by the Mayo medical team before being…

Apr 21, 2021

Connacht sign Irish-qualified Brumbies winger Mack Hansen

Ireland-qualified Australian Mack Hansen has signed for Connacht ahead of the 2021-22 season. The 23-year-old can play across the back three or as out-half, and has played a key role in the Brumbies' Super Rugby AU campaign this season, featuring in all eight…

Apr 21, 2021

Sligo swimmer improves on her own Irish Record

Four Irish swimmers clocked up the Olympic qualifying time during the Irish National Team Trials in Dublin yesterday. Mona McSharry starred once again as the Sligo swimmer, along with Daniel Wiffen (800m Freestyle), Shane Ryan (100m Backstroke) and Darragh…

Apr 21, 2021

Organisers abandon plans to involve South African sides in Rainbow Cup

Guinness PRO14 organisers have confirmed that they'll operate dual tournaments in the upcoming Rainbow Cup. They say all options were "explored and exhausted" but travel won't be possible between South Africa and Europe. South Africa is currently on the red…

Apr 21, 2021

Galway United announce Midwest Fire & Security as Official Platinum Partner

Galway United FC have announced Midwest Fire & Security as Official Platinum Partner for 2021. Midwest Fire & Security are a well-known business locally having serviced Galway city and the wider community for over 10 years. Peter Mernagh, Midwest’s Managing…

Apr 21, 2021

Galway's Cliodhna Moloney says they have learned from the French defeat

Ireland Hooker Cliodhna Moloney says they have learned from their defeat to France in Donnybrook last weekend in the Six Nations. Adam Griggs’ side opened their campaign with a comprehensive defeat of Wales before last Saturday’s 56-15 loss in Dublin but the…

Apr 21, 2021

David Brady named GPA Community Leader of the Year

Former Mayo footballer David Brady has been named as Gaelic Players Association Community Leader of the Year. David spent his time over the pandemic lockdown tackling the issue of social isolation, by offering to ring elderly GAA supporters who were cocooning…

Apr 20, 2021

Sligo Rovers remain at the top courtesy of impressive win on the road

Sligo Rovers remain at the top of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division after a 3-1 win away to Bohemians. They are level on points with Shamrock Rovers & St. Patrick's Athletic. Jordan Gibson put Sligo ahead before Bohs levelled the game on 47 minutes. Mark…

Apr 20, 2021

Sligo Rovers away to Bohemians this evening

Sligo Rovers are away to Bohemians this evening in the SSE Airtricity League. Kick-off in Dalymount Park is at 7.45. Elsewhere, Derry host Dundalk, reigning champions Shamrock Rovers go to Drogheda, St Pat's take on Waterford and Longford face Finn Harps.

Apr 20, 2021

Galway hurlers await winners of Dublin and Antrim in Leinster semi-final

Holders Kilkenny await the winners of Laois and Wexford in the semi-finals of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. The other last-four tie will see Galway play either Dublin or McDonagh Cup winners Antrim. The draw has also been made this morning for the…

Apr 20, 2021

Sligo's Mona McSharry qualifies for the Olympics

Sligo’s Mona McSharry has qualified for the Olympics after posting a time of 1:06.97 in the 100m breaststroke at Swim Ireland's National Team trials this morning. McSharry was under the qualifying time 1:07.07 to secure her place in Tokyo. The time was a new…

Apr 20, 2021

West of Ireland interest in Swim Ireland's National Team trials

The start of Swim Ireland's National Team trials begins this morning, as competitors get the chance to meet qualification standards for summer competitions. Places at the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the 2021 LEN European Championships in Budapest in…

Apr 19, 2021

Mayo to face Sligo in Connacht Championship opener

The draw for the 2021 Connacht Senior Football Championship took place this evening. Mayo have been drawn at home to Sligo in the Quarter final. The winner will face Leitrim in the semi-final. The other semi-final will see Roscommon entertain Galway. Dates…

Apr 19, 2021

Munster football and hurling championship draws revealed

All Ireland hurling champions Limerick have been drawn against Cork in the semi finals of the Munster championship. Waterford and Clare will meet in the quarter finals for the right to play Tipperary in the last four. Unlike the football championship,…

Apr 19, 2021

Plans for European Super League announced

Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City are among 12 clubs that have announced plans to set up a European Super League. The six Premier League clubs will join Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan, Inter Milan…

Apr 18, 2021

LISTEN: Castlebar's Gallagher siblings on Sunday Sport

The Gallagher siblings joined the Sunday Sports Show to talk all things cycling and triathlons. Conor, the cyclist, is in his second year of Economics and Business in UCD, while his sister Maeve, the triathlete, has almost a year under her belt studying…

Apr 18, 2021

LISTEN: We look back at the Mayo All-Ireland winning team of 1936

As part of our Laochra Mhaigh Eo special on Midwest Sport we were joined by Henry Kenny and Terry Reilly to discuss the success of teams from the past. Henry's father won an All-Ireland title with Mayo in 1936, as part of the county's maiden winning team.…

Apr 18, 2021

LISTEN: Great Mayo GAA stories from 1950 & '51

Apr 16, 2021

Late Galway United goal earns them a point at home to Treaty United

An injury time Wilson Waweru goal salvaged a 1-1 draw for Galway at home to Treaty United. The visitors went ahead after 18 minutes through Ed McCarthy but the Tribesmen battled hard throughout and got their just reward in the third minute of injury time to…

Apr 16, 2021

Galway WFC looking to continue fine form away to DLR Waves tomorrow

Galway WFC who sit second in the Women’s National League travel to DLR Waves for a 6pm kick-off tomorrow. After a win and a draw Galway have managed three goals in each of those opening two fixtures. Mayo native Rachel Kearns has been the start performer…

Apr 16, 2021

Hotel quarantine exemption for elite athletes now signed into law

Elite and professional athletes can now be granted exemptions from hotel quarantine on arrival into Ireland. There had been uncertainty about this week's Women's Six Nations rugby clash between Ireland and France but that game will now go ahead at Donnybrook…

Apr 16, 2021

A collection of wonderful Mayo GAA stories on Sunday Sport this weekend

Did Mayo legend and Moygownagh native Anthony Finnerty break the crossbar in MacHale Park with a pile driver of a shot during the 1992 Connacht Senior Football Final against Roscommon? Were you in Croke Park in 2006 when Ciaran McDonald landed a magical and…

Galway United host Limerick outfit Treaty United in Eamonn Deacy Park at 7.45pm tomorrow night. The Tribesmen go into their second home fixture of the First Division season after last Friday's game against Cabinteely was called off. The newly formed Treaty…

Apr 15, 2021

GAA say Water Breaks are set to remain despite widespread opposition

The GAA are set to retain water breaks for the coming national league and championship seasons. Game day regulations are to be finalised this week but the Irish Independent is reporting that water breaks, which were introduced last year as part of Covid-19…

Apr 15, 2021

Bon Secours continues to be Galway United's healthcare partner for 2021 season

Galway United FC have announced that the Bon Secours Hospital Galway have extended their partnership deal and will continue to be Galway United FC’s Official Healthcare Partner for the 2021 season. The partnership will continue to provide Galway United FC…

Apr 15, 2021

First race meeting of the year at Ballinrobe takes place tomorrow

The first of this year's meetings at Ballinrobe Racecourse takes place tomorrow - behind closed doors. The first of a 7-race card goes to post at 4.20pm. This the first of 10 race meetings scheduled for Ballinrobe this year. The jockey making all the…

Apr 14, 2021

Mayo cyclist making his European Stage race pro debut today

Mayo cyclist Ben Walsh is making his European stage race pro debut today as part of the EvoPro Racing line-up for Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana (2.Pro). The Irish Continental team will be part of a peloton that includes WorldTour squads such as Movistar,…

Apr 14, 2021

Galway United extend partnership with Bon Secours Hospital

Galway United FC have announced that the Bon Secours Hospital Galway have extended the terms of our partnership deal and will continue to be Galway United FC’s Official Healthcare Partner for the 2021 season. The partnership will continue to provide Galway…

Apr 14, 2021

No GAA Inter-County Challenge matches to take place until May 4th at the earliest

No GAA inter-county challenge games can take place until May 4th at the earliest. The Department of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has confirmed to the Irish Examiner that there is no exemption for such matches between senior teams until…

Apr 14, 2021

Midwest Radio to broadcast special Two Hour Laochra Mhaigh Eo Show on Sunday

Midwest Radio Sport will broadcast a special 2 Hour Laochra Mhaigh Eo Show this Sunday. It’s an exciting time within Mayo GAA as MacHale Park in it’s 90th year will undergo a state of the art fully resurfaced pitch. We’ll hear from many great guests including…

Apr 13, 2021

Connacht's Rainbow Cup Interprovincial fixtures are confirmed

Full details of Connacht's Rainbow Cup interpros have been confirmed: Connacht are away to Ulster Rugby on Friday the 23rd of April at 20:15. They are home to Leinster Rugby on Saturday the 8th of May at 19:35. And they are away to Munster Rugby on Friday the…

Apr 13, 2021

Galway native wins Six Nations Player of the Round

Galway’s Beibhinn Parsons has been named the Women’s Six Nations Player of the Round after her exploits against Wales last weekend. The Ballinasloe native scored two tries in Ireland’s emphatic 45-0 win against the Welsh. The Ireland team hadn’t taken to the…

Apr 13, 2021

Two Sligo GAA stalwarts given honorary roles

Two of Sligo’s best gaelic footballers of all time, Mícheál Kearins and Barnes Murphy, have been appointed to honorary officer positions on the Sligo County Board. Kearins, who was Sligo’s first every All-Star recipient in 1971, has been named as the new…

Apr 13, 2021

Draw for Connacht football championship will take place next Monday

The draw for the 2021 Connacht football championship takes place next Monday evening. The GAA has confirmed that the All-Ireland senior football and hurling championships will be held early next week. The Munster football and hurling championship draws will…

Apr 13, 2021

Westport GAA to receive €1 million from local family

Westport GAA is set to receive €1 million euro from a local family who have a long association with the club. Club Chairman Charlie Lambert has confirmed to Midwest Sport that the local GAA club has received a €500,000 donation for their new pitch development…

Apr 13, 2021

LOI could have partial crowds under FAI proposal

The League of Ireland could mirror Leinster Rugby by having partial crowds next month should the government accede to an FAI proposal. The association have confirmed that they are in talks with health authorities on returning fans to a fixture on a trial…

Apr 13, 2021

Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League fixtures revealed

This year's All Ireland finals will be played in August. The GAA has revealed its fixture list for the year, with the Allianz Hurling League first to resume on May 8th and 9th. The Football Championship will again be played on a knockout basis. Meanwhile, GAA…

Apr 08, 2021

GAA release its fixtures roadmap

The GAA has today released its updated Master Fixtures Calendar for the 2021 season. The inter-county season will run from the weekend of May 8th/9th with the start of the Allianz Hurling League, to the weekend of August 28/29 when the All-Ireland Football…

Apr 08, 2021

Galway's Beibhinn Parsons to start for Ireland in Six Nations clash at the weekend

Galway's Beibhinn Parsons will start for Ireland against Wales in Saturday's Women's Six Nations clash in Cardiff. In all there are three changes to the team that lined out in Ireland's last game, the Six Nations win over Italy in October. After a prolonged…

Apr 08, 2021

Galway United hoping to get their first win of the season tomorrow night

Galway United travel to Stradbrook Road tomorrow night in search of their first victory of the season against an unbeaten Cabinteely outfit. The Tribesmen will be aiming to bounce back from a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Athlone Town last Friday in Lissywollen.…

Apr 08, 2021

Seamus McEnaney suspended for 12 weeks by Monaghan County Board

Monaghan's senior football manager has been suspended for 12 weeks after a group training session for the team was held last month. Seamus McEnaney has received the same punishment as Dublin GAA boss Dessie Farrell following a similar incident last week.…

Apr 08, 2021

Galway man remains Ireland's top-ranked eventing rider

Following a run of excellent results primarily at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Florida, several Irish Show Jumping riders have made big gains on the latest Longines FEI World Rankings released this week. Offaly’s Darragh Kenny remains the highest-ranked…

Apr 08, 2021

Day One of the Aintree Festival

After Irish trained horses dominated Cheltenham with 23 winners, there are more chances of visiting success on day one of the Aintree Grand National meeting. The Henry De Bromhead trained 'Jason the Militant' and 'Abacadabras' - to be ridden by Jack Kennedy -…

Apr 08, 2021

GAA to investigate alleged Monaghan training breach

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has passed on alleged evidence of a Monaghan senior football training gathering to the Gardai and the GAA. The Irish Independent report that a dossier containing photographic and video material of Monaghan footballers and…

Apr 08, 2021

GAA set to reveal fixtures schedule later today

The GAA is set to reveal its fixtures schedule later today. Inter-county training is allowed to resume on the 19th of this month, with underage sides following suit the week after. It's expected the GAA will announce a May 9th start date for this year's…

Apr 07, 2021

Mayo Camogie appoint Jimmy Lyons as Junior Team Manager

Mayo Camogie have announced the appointment of Jimmy Lyons as Junior Team Manager for 2021. The appointment was ratified at the recent meeting of Mayo Camogie County Board. In 2019, Jimmy was a selector with the Na Brideoga team, which he now currently…

Apr 07, 2021

Ballaghadereen GAA club Car Draw set for 15th May

Ballaghaderreeen GAA Club will hold its draw for a brand new 211 Kia Sportage on Saturday May 15th. The fundraising draw has been delayed up on a couple of occasions due to COVID restrictions, but the club has confirmed that the draw will go ahead on that…

Apr 07, 2021

Tributes paid to "Leitrim's greatest-ever footballer"

Tributes have been paid following the death of Packie McGarty, who's widely acknowledged as Leitrim's greatest-ever footballer. Mr McGarty, a native of Mohill, made his debut for Leitrim as a 16-year old, and had a 23-year career with his county, as well as…

Apr 06, 2021

LGFA confirm start date and format for 2021 National League

Apr 04, 2021

LISTEN: Vice-Chair of Mayo GAA looks ahead to return of training

The Vice-Chairperson of Mayo GAA joined us on Sunday Sport this afternoon to discuss the current situation and looking ahead to the return to training later this month for both underage and Inter-County. Con Moynihan says everyone is itching to get back…

Apr 04, 2021

Mayo Schoolboys announce top goalkeeping coach to join their ranks

The Mayo Schoolboys/Girls and Youths league have announced that Emmet Peyton from Ballina will join the Under 14 National League set up as assistant manager to Tom Byrne and as goalkeeping coach to both the under 14 and under 15 National league squads for the…

Apr 04, 2021

LISTEN: Frank Browne says Dessie Farrell should step down as Dublin manager

Roscommon Camogie manager Frank Browne joined the Sunday Sports Show this afternoon. The Midwest Radio GAA analyst discussed current restrictions on sport, the Dublin GAA training SAGA and the prospective return of Gaelic Games this summer. The Ballyhaunis…

Sligo Rovers have moved to the top of the Premier Division with a 1-0 win over Longford Town. Garry Buckley found the back of the net early in the second half which proved to be the match winner. Sligo who are unbeaten so far in the league will face an even…

Apr 02, 2021

Connacht name strong side for tomorrow's clash with Leicester

The Connacht management team have picked a fully loaded side as they go in search of a win in tomorrow’s European Challenge Cup Round of 16 clash with Leicester Tigers at Welford Road (k/o 8pm). In the absence of the suspended Jarrad Butler, Paul Boyle…

Apr 02, 2021

Roscommon GAA finances back on track as Interim Finance Committee appointed by Croke Park stands down

Roscommon GAA turned another financial corner last week when the Interim Finance Committee, appointed by Croke Park, stood down and passed all financial control back to the County Board Officers. At the final meeting, held virtually due to Covid restrictions,…

Apr 02, 2021

Connacht announce new coaching team

Connacht have announced a reshaping of their coaching setup for next season after backs coach Nigel Carolan and forwards coach Jimmy Duffy both confirmed they are to leave the province this summer. Beginning in 2021-22 Peter Wilkins will move to a new role of…

The Guinness PRO14 Dream Team presented by Macron for the 2020/21 season has been selected by the media to recognise the most consistent performers in the Championship. Ulster lead the way with four players on the side, Connacht, Leinster and Munster have…

Apr 01, 2021

Dublin GAA players break covid rules to train together

A number of high-profile Dublin GAA senior football players have engaged in a collective training session in breach of public health rules. The Irish Independent has revealed that at least nine players engaged in a series of group training drills on Wednesday…

Apr 01, 2021

Basketball Ireland seeking clarity from Government

Mar 28, 2021

LISTEN: Galway Rower Fiona Murtagh on the upcoming European Championships

Galway rower Fiona Murtagh has been named on the Rowing Ireland team for the 2021 European Rowing Championships. Eight senior Irish crews will feature in Varese , Italy from 9-11 April The crew of Fiona Murtagh, Eimear Lambe, Aifric Keogh and Emily Hegarty…

Mar 28, 2021

LISTEN: Former Irish Rugby International Niall Ronan

Teaming up with broadcaster Hector Ó hEochagáin, Viatris has launched a new campaign called ‘Talk E.D.’, which has been created to encourage men to talk about intimate health issues in an open manner. As part of the campaign Hector is hosting a new seven-part…

The inaugural Guinness Pro14 Rainbow Cup will kick off with three rounds of inter-provincial derbies. This season's Guinness Pro14 wraps up tomorrow when Munster take on Leinster in the final. The new Rainbow Cup tournament, involving 16 teams - four of which…

Mar 26, 2021

Sligo Rovers aiming for maximum points tonight at the RSC

After earning a point last weekend Sligo Rovers will be aiming to win on the road this evening against Waterford at the RSC. It kicks off at 7:45 and will be live on RTE television. Also in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division this evening Dundalk take…

Mar 26, 2021

Galway's Aaron Connolly is the main injury concern ahead of Luxembourg

Mar 23, 2021

Connacht Star banned for four games

Bundee Aki has been banned for four matches following his red card in Saturday’s Six Nations win over England. The Connacht centre was dismissed for a high challenge on Billy Vunipola. Aki conceded his tackle was inches too high, and a six-week ban was…

Mar 23, 2021

Galway's Fiona Murtagh named on Rowing Ireland team for European championships

Galway rower Fiona Murtagh has been named on the Rowing Ireland team for the 2021 European Rowing Championships. Eight senior Irish crews will feature in Varese , Italy from 9-11 April The crew of Fiona Murtagh, Eimear Lambe, Aifric Keogh and Emily Hegarty…

Mar 23, 2021

Former Galway United star passes away

Former Galway United player Frank Worthington has passed away at the age of 72. The former Huddersfield, Leicester and Bolton striker Frank died peacefully in hospital on Monday evening following a long illness. He won eight caps with England, and also had a…

Mar 23, 2021

Kilmaine GAA President pays tribute to club legend

The President of Kilmaine GAA has paid tribute to club hero PJ McGrath following the death of the former Mayo GAA Chairman. PJ was in his late 70’s and was best-known as the man who refereed the famous 1982 All-Ireland senior football final between Kerry and…

Mar 23, 2021

GAA looks set to return earlier in NI

GAA clubs in the north of Ireland look set to get a head start on teams in the Republic, when it comes to returning to action. The GAA's Covid Advisory Group have cleared the way for adult and underage teams to begin training again from the 12th of April,…

Mar 23, 2021

Decision on Bundee Aki match ban is due later

Connacht will find out later today if Bundee Aki is available for their Challenge Cup last 16 tie against the Leicester Tigers next week. The centre faces a disciplinary hearing today, following his red card in Saturday's win against England in the Six…

Mar 22, 2021

Connacht lose out in thriller

Connacht’s Pro 14 season ended in a thrilling defeat tonight. They shared eleven tries with the Scarlets, before going down 41-36 to the Welsh side. Connacht were already assured of second place in Conference B.

Mar 22, 2021

Mayo GAA mourning the loss of a great servant

The death has taken place of former Mayo GAA Chairman PJ McGrath. The Kilmaine native who was in his late 70’s was best-known as the man who refereed the famous 1982 All-Ireland senior football final between Kerry and Offaly, in which Seamus Darby’s late goal…

Mar 22, 2021

Galway native joins ROI backroom team

Former Irish goalkeeper David Forde has joined Kenny's backroom team. Forde - who is the current head of psychology at Crystal Palace - will offer mental health advice to the players. The Galway native played under Kenny at Derry City.

Mar 22, 2021

Connacht are in PRO14 action later

Connacht are in Guinness PRO14 action tonight. They're away to the Scarlets from 8-o'clock

Mar 21, 2021

LISTEN: James Horan looks ahead to the 2021 season

Mayo Senior Football manager James Horan has been looking ahead to the 2021 season with local media. The Ballintubber clubman has been reflecting on the All-Ireland final loss, Mayo retirees and the new players coming through. James Horan says that current…

Mar 21, 2021

LISTEN: South Mayo star eager for Women's National League to get underway next weekend

Kilmaine’s Kelsey Munroe who recently signed for Athlone town joined Michael D McAndrew on Sunday Sport this afternoon. Kelsey brings a lot of experience to her new club, having represented Mayo at the Gaynor Cup a number of times, played on Connaught schools…

Mar 21, 2021

LISTEN: Gold Cup winner with strong Mayo connections

Henry de Bromhead secured history in Friday’s Cheltenham Gold Cup when Minella Indo led home a superb one-two for the trainer. Minella Indo is owned by Barry Maloney who along with his brothers owns Mount Falcon Hotel in Ballina. Barry’s late father John was…

Mar 21, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo's Paddy Durcan on his thoughts for the season ahead

Mayo Senior Footballer Paddy Durcan has praised the serious amount of young players coming through the ranks. The De Facto Brand Ambassador was speaking to Midwest Sport this afternoon and outlined how important it is for the more experienced players to help…

Mar 21, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo Horse owners have 80/1 winner at Cheltenham

Rank 80-1 outsider Jeff Kidder had the last laugh by romping home at monster odds at Cheltenham Festival this week - the biggest winner in 30 years. The Mayo owned horse won the Boodles Juvenile Handicap Hurdle on Tuesday. The horse is owned by Siobhan &…

Mar 21, 2021

LISTEN: Éire Óg raffle camper van to develop club facilities

A Roscommon GAA club is raffling a camper van to raise funds to develop their grounds. Éire Óg GAA Club was founded in 1984 and comprises of players from Loughglynn, Lisacul and Gorthaganny. Their club grounds were opened in 1991 and are dedicated in memory…

Mar 21, 2021

LISTEN: Achill native on his success at Cheltenham

The winning owner of the first race of the 2021 Cheltenham Festival joined us on Sunday Sport this afternoon. Michael Masterson who is a native of Achill owns Appreciate It trained by Willie Mullins which won the opening race of the festival, the Supreme…

Mar 21, 2021

Connacht shuffle the pack ahead of tomorrow night's clash against Scarlets

The Connacht management team have again opted to shuffle their squad for tomorrow night’s Guinness PRO14 season finale against Scarlets in Llanelli. The side is captained by Paul Boyle in a back row that also features Conor Oliver and Abraham Papali’i. Gavin…

Mar 21, 2021

LISTEN: New Mayo U20 & U17 Hurling manager on the season ahead

Connacht's Bundee Aki to start for Ireland on Saturday

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his side to face England in their final Guinness Six Nations game at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. There are a number of changes to the starting 15 that lined out against Scotland last weekend. Garry Ringrose is…

Mar 18, 2021

Connacht keen to end domestic season with a win away to Scarlets

Defence coach Pete Wilkins says that Connacht are keen to end their domestic season with a win away to Scarlets on Monday night. The Westerners head into the clash in Wales knowing that, regardless of the result, they are guaranteed to finish in second place…

Mar 18, 2021

Day three of the Cheltenham Festival

The Stayers Hurdle is the feature race on day three of Cheltenham, where the tally of Irish winners stands at 11 at halfway. 'Paisley Park' is the favourite for the showpiece at 3.05. The going is good to soft for the first of seven races at 1.20. In that…

Mar 17, 2021

Day Two of the Cheltenham Festival

The Champion Chase is the feature race on day two of the Cheltenham Festival, where the Irish will look to add to an opening day tally of 5 winners. Trainer Willie Mullins, who has never won the 2 mile showpiece, saddles the favourite 'Chacun Pour Soi.…

Mar 16, 2021

Details of Connacht's Challenge Cup meeting with Leicester confirmed

Mar 14, 2021

LISTEN: Galway WFC's Shauna Fox and Tessa Mullins look ahead to the WNL

The women's national league is just around the corner and Galway Women's FC joined Sunday Sport to preview the action. The Galway Girl's squad has been further bolstered this season with the addition of goal scoring threat of Mayo inter-county star Rachel…

Mar 14, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo's Dayna Finn on balancing inter-county LGFA and international basketball

Mayo's Dayna Finn came onto the Sunday Sports Show for a chat this afternoon. The Kiltimagh woman is currently in final year of college at NUIG studying science and geography. The Mayo star says that she can't wait to get back on the pitch once Covid-19…

Mar 14, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo's Bryan Walsh reflects on his inter-county journey

Mayo senior footballer Bryan Walsh joined Michael D. McAndrew on the Sunday Sports show this afternoon. The Ballintubber clubman talked through his journey in sport from his teenage years to the present day, outlining the difficult choice he had to make…

Mar 14, 2021

LISTEN: Launch of the Laochra Mhaigh Eo Project on St. Patrick's Day

Mayo GAA has launched an exciting new project called Laochra Mhaigh Eo – a celebration 'wall' at MacHale Park, Castlebar, to commemorate past successful teams, people and achievements. The wall will commence with the 1936 All-Ireland winning team and work on…

Mar 14, 2021

LISTEN: Claremorris PRO Golfer on his new role with Golf Ireland

Golf Ireland has appointed five area pathway managers with the primary role of coordinating the coaching programme for performance development and area development panels for boys and girls. The appointment for the West area, incorporating Mayo, Cavan, Clare,…

Mar 14, 2021

Mayo will play their home games in MacHale Park this year before work gets underway

Mayo will play their home league & Championship games in MacHale Park this year. That news was confirmed to Midwest Sport this afternoon by the Chairman Liam Moffatt who says the resurfacing work on the surface of the pitch will take place in the third…

Mar 14, 2021

Connacht suffer narrow defeat at home to Edinburgh

Connacht were defeated by Edinburgh 15-14 in their Guinness PRO14 game at the Sportsground last night. Captain Jarrad Butler's 56th-minute dismissal for a high tackle left Connacht clinging on, but Edinburgh got through for the killer score which keeps his…

Mar 13, 2021

Cora scores three to propel GWS Giants to victory

Mayo's Cora Stauton was to the fore as Greater Western Sydney Giants ran out 45-25 winners over St Kilda in torrential weather conditions. The Carnacon woman and her forward colleague Rebecca Privitelli played crucial roles in scoring three goals apiece for…

Mar 13, 2021

Mayo LGFA announce new sponsor

Mayo LGFA announced that Westport company Portwest have come on board as a new sponsor for the 2021 season. The clothes manufacturer was announced as the new sponsor of Mayo GAA earlier this year. In a statement on social media Mayo LGFA said that they 'are…

Alex Wootton's move from Munster to Connacht has been made permanent. Ireland internationals Jack Carty, Ultan Dillane, Finlay Bealham and Dave Heffernan have also signed deals today to remain at the Sportsground. In all 19 players from the existing…

Mar 10, 2021

Carnacon players are back in the county fold

Fiona McHale has accepted an invitation to return to the Mayo Ladies Football panel. The midfielder was one of a number of Carnacon players to leave the squad in 2018 following disagreements with manager Peter Leahy. However, Leahy stepped down in January,…

Mar 10, 2021

Former Mayo footballer returns to his native club

Former Mayo footballer Enda Varley has transferred back to his home club Garrymore. After spending five seasons with Dublin outfit St. Vincent’s the Mayo man is back with Garrymore for the 2021 season. The GAA granted the transfer this afternoon.

Mar 10, 2021

Galway native to officiate at international hockey match this weekend

Galway's Ellie Duffy is set to officiate at one of Ireland v Great Britain's test series hockey games this Saturday. The Kinvara native is one of the up and coming officials in the game.

Mar 10, 2021

Connacht Head Coach confident his side can finish their season on a positive note

Head coach Andy Friend insists that Connacht can finish their season on a positive note, despite last weekend’s narrow defeat to Munster meaning the Westerners cannot win domestic silverware this term. After the 20-17 reversal at Thomond Park, Connacht now…

Mar 10, 2021

MacHale Park pitch to be extended and resurfaced

MacHale Park in Castlebar will be out of bounds from this summer until early 2022 as the pitch is being resurfaced and extended. At the latest, the Castlebar venue will be open again in April 2022 as the playing area undergoes an overhaul. It is still hoped…

Mar 09, 2021

Connacht face Leicester in last-16 of Challenge Cup

Leinster and Munster will both face French opposition in the last-16 of the Heineken Champions Cup. Leinster will be at home to Toulon, with the winners of that tie facing a quarter-final trip to either Lyon or Exeter. While Munster will welcome Toulouse to…

Mar 09, 2021

Connacht's Stephen Kerins joins Bristol on loan

Connacht Rugby’s Stephen Kerins has joined Bristol Bears on a short-term loan deal. The Sligo scrum-half will look to pick up more game-time following the recent 'A' interpros. In a statement Connacht Rugby have wished the 24-year-old well and say they are…

Mar 09, 2021

Mayo's Caelan Doris set to return from injury

Mayo’s Caelan Doris is in line to make a Leinster return in the next month. The Ireland back row, who holds seven international caps, withdrew from the national team camp ahead of the Guinness Six Nations with symptoms related to concussion. Speaking two and…

Mar 09, 2021

Davitts LGFA win Adrenaline Ireland jersey competition

Davitts LGFA Junior ladies have won the Adrenaline Ireland jersey competition. In an extremely close race with St Judes LGFA, the Mayo club triumphed by 7336 votes to 7214. In a statement on social media the club said that they are overwhelmed by the support…

Mar 08, 2021

Castlerea Golf Club congratulates Honorary Member Leona Maguire on Florida performance

Leona Maguire finished in a share of 6th place at the LPGA Drive On Championship in Florida. The Cavan golfer ended up on 5 under par, 10 shots behind the winner Austin Ernst Two late birdies gave the 26-year old a tie for 6th place, finishing on 5 under,…

Mar 08, 2021

Three Mayo footballers make the AFL Irish Player Of The Round top five

Connacht fall short at the hands of Munster

Munster have qualified for this month's Guinness PRO14 final after grinding out a 20-17 win over Connacht. The victory has seen Johann van Graan's side seal top spot in Conference B with two games to spare and they can now look forward to a first decider…

Mar 05, 2021

Gordon Elliott banned from racing for six months

Gordon Elliott has had his training licence suspended for 12 months with the last six suspended. The decision was taken following a hearing by the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board referrals committee today. It was convened in the wake of the controversial…

Mar 05, 2021

Galway showjumper among the Irish competing in the US later

The Irish team has been named for the four-star FEI Nations Cup at Wellington in Florida today. Irish Show Jumping team manager Michael Blake has put his faith in Galway’s Michael Duffy in what will be their first action of the 2021 season. Ireland have been…

Mar 05, 2021

Newport native signs for Shelbourne FC

Former Castlebar Celtic defender Rachel Baynes has signed with Shelbourne FC ahead of the 2021 Women's National League The Newport native played for Celtic from an early age before signing with Galway Women’s FC. She has played internationally for the…

Mar 04, 2021

Mayo Handball Club receives Texaco support for sport funding

Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Handball Club is to receive €5,000 funding under the Texaco Support for Sport initiative for its new outdoor facility. Congratulating the club on its success, James Twohig, Director of Ireland Operations, Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited…

Mar 04, 2021

Connacht side announced for tomorrow's crucial encounter with Munster

The Connacht management team have again drafted the three representatives in the Ireland Six Nations squad straight into the starting team for tomorrow’s crucial Guinness PRO14 interpro away to Munster (k/o 7.35pm). Bundee Aki is retained at centre following…

Mar 04, 2021

Mayo Ladies club in last eight of competition to win a set of new jerseys

Davitts LGFA are looking for support to win a new set of jerseys. The South Mayo club are asking anyone on Instagram to please vote for Davitts in the Adrenaline Ireland instagram page poll. They are the only Mayo club left in the competition and would be…

Mar 03, 2021

Mayo swimmer hopeful of being vaccinated before the Olympic Games

Coronavirus countermeasures are the "top priority" for organisers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. IOC president Thomas Bach has reiterated their "full commitment" to making sure this summer's rescheduled Games are safe for athletes and the Japanese people. He's…

Mar 03, 2021

Connacht Forwards coach says his side need to be accurate to defeat Munster

Forwards coach Jimmy Duffy says Connacht will need to be accurate in order to defeat Munster in Friday evening’s 7:35 pm Guinness PRO14 clash at Thomond Park. Both teams are vying for first place in Conference B and subsequent final qualification with nine…

Mar 03, 2021

Club Players's Association disbanded

The Club Players' Association has disbanded. The group was established in 2017 with the aim of tackling the fixtures issue for all players. The CPA views its task as complete, following the decision at Congress to implement a split-season.

Mar 02, 2021

Former Sligo boss becomes new manager of Ipswich Town

Former Sligo Rovers boss Paul Cook has been named the new Ipswich Town manager. Cook's agreed a two and a half year contract at the League One club and will be at tonight's game at Accrington. Cook has been out of work since leaving Wigan at the end of last…

Mar 02, 2021

Former Castlebar Celtic defender to captain Galway WFC in 2021

Former Castlebar Celtic defender Shauna Fox has been named as the Galway Women’s Football Club captain for 2021. The Galway native moved from Celtic to Galway WFC at its inception in 2012 and has been at Eamonn Deacy Park ever since. The 24-year-old defender…

Mar 02, 2021

Mayo golf club hits out at anti-social behaviour

A Mayo golf club has taken to social media to hit out at antisocial behaviour on their course at the weekend. Claremorris Golf Club said that this type of activity will not be tolerated and they are currently reviewing CCTV footage to try and identify the…

Mar 02, 2021

UK and Ireland to make joint bid for the 2030 FIFA World Cup

The Government has confirmed it is making a joint bid along with the UK to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. In a joint statement issued last night, the football associations here, Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland welcomed backing from the UK…

Mar 01, 2021

Gordon Elliott banned from entering horses in UK races while investigation is ongoing

Feb 26, 2021

Last gasp try seals away win for Connacht

A last-minute try from Bundee Aki has stretched Connacht’s winning run in the Pro 14 to three matches. The Ireland centre crossed the whitewash to give Andy Friend’s side a 19-17 victory away to Benetton. The win cements Connacht’s second-placed spot in…

Feb 26, 2021

Castlerea boxer returns home with bronze

Aoife O'Rourke came up short this evening against Naoimi Graham from the USA in the semi-final of the 72nd Strandja Multi-Nations in Sofia, Bulgaria. The Castlerea boxer put in a huge effort but can proudly return home with a bronze medal.

Feb 26, 2021

GAA announce the recipients for Gradaim an Uachtaráin 2021

The GAA has announced the recipients for Gradaim an Uachtaráin 2021. These prestigious annual awards, organised with the support of AIB and broadcast by TG4, affords Uachtarán CLG, John Horan, with an opportunity to acknowledge outstanding commitment and long…

Feb 26, 2021

Stephen Walsh returns to Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway United have announced the signing of defender Stephen Walsh. The 30-year-old returns to Eamonn Deacy Park after making over 200 appearances for United between league and cup since his first spell with the club in 2010. The former Mervue United man was…

Feb 26, 2021

GPA wants cynical foul motion withdrawn from Annual Congress

The Gaelic Players Association has asked the GAA to remove a motion on cynical fouling from tomorrow's remote Congress. The Players' body say that 70 percent of inter county hurlers and 54 percent of footballers are opposed to the introduction of a sin bin…

Feb 25, 2021

Mayo Boxer returns to the ring next month

Ray Moylette has announced his return to the ring as part of a big fight night planned for March 20th in Brussels. The Islandeady boxer has not fought since falling to his first pro career defeat in Castlebar in December 2018. Also on the 12 rounder bill will…

Feb 25, 2021

Castlerea boxer through to the semi-finals of the multi-nations in Bulgaria

Feb 24, 2021

All amateur riders to miss next month's Cheltenham Festival

All amateur riders are to miss next month’s Cheltenham Festival. Leading names Patrick Mullins and Jamie Codd are among those ruled out. It’s been confirmed that British Covid protocols rule them out at least until the end of March. Mike Vince has more…

Feb 24, 2021

Connacht drop into the last 16 of the Challenge Cup

Munster and Leinster have been given home draws for the last-16 of this season's rearranged Heineken Champions Cup. They've been given home advantage based on results in the curtailed pool stage. Both Ulster and Connacht drop into the Challenge Cup. Draws for…

Feb 24, 2021

Swinford/Killasser LGFA to participate in "One Good Club" Programme

The 25 clubs who will participate in Lidl Ireland’s new One Good Club™ mental health awareness programme will commence their activities next Monday, March 1st. Lid’s One Good Club™ is a five-step youth mental health awareness programme for local clubs,…

Feb 24, 2021

Sligo Rovers attacker signs for Dundalk FC

Dundalk have announced the signing of former Derry City attacker Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe. The 26-year-old Londoner scored 14 goals for the Candystripes in 2019 to finish top of the Premier Division scoring charts. After a brief spell in Israel at the beginning of…

Feb 24, 2021

Tiger Woods recovering from surgery after car crash

Tiger Woods has released a statement via his Twitter page to say he is 'awake', 'responsive' and 'recovering' following his worrying car accident in Los Angeles yesterday. Woods has undergone surgery on his lower right leg and right ankle following the…

Feb 24, 2021

May looks likely start date for GAA's National Leagues

It's hoped the GAA season could begin in May, with the return of the Allianz Leagues. Gaelic Football and Hurling activity, including training, won't be allowed until April 5th at the earliest under the Government's revised 'Living with Covid plan'.…

Feb 23, 2021

Castlerea boxer through to last eight in Bulgaria

Aoife O’Rourke advanced to the last eight of the 72nd Strandja multi-nations in Sofia, Bulgaria this morning. The Castlerea BC Middleweight stopped Dobromiro Georgieve of Bulgaria in round two of the last 16 three-rounder in a dominant display from the Irish…

Feb 23, 2021

New player welfare initiatives introduced by World Rugby

World Rugby have announced that World Cup squad sizes will be increased from 31 to 33 for France 2023, as part of new player-welfare initiatives. As well as that, all teams will have at least five days preparation for all matches for the first time, as the…

Feb 23, 2021

Connacht's Bundee Aki ready for Italian challenge

Bundee Aki is primed for a return to form with Ireland this week after getting a solid 80 minutes under his belt with Connacht at the weekend, according to his provincial defence coach Pete Wilkins. Aki only played 30 minutes in the two months prior to…

Feb 22, 2021

Enda Nugent appointed new Roscommon U17 manager

Enda Nugent has been ratified as the new manager of the Roscommon U17 team for 2021. Enda has previously managed this group of players at U14, U15 and U16. Enda has also been involved with the coaching and development of St Brigid’s underage teams since his…

Feb 22, 2021

Poll shows moves in favour of SFC change among GAA Chiefs

Claremorris Showjumper Cian Goggins won the six year old Sunshine Tour in Spain yesterday. The Mayo man was on board Castleforbes Fedora to win the ranking event.

Feb 19, 2021

Irish Horse Racing to feature on TG4 for seven consecutive weekends starting next month

Irish horseracing will feature on TG4 for seven consecutive weekends as the channel today announced a significant increase in its racing coverage for 2021. TG4 have covered the annual Listowel Festival for the past 16 years and broke new ground with a live…

Feb 19, 2021

Connacht welcome back key players for tomorrow's clash with Cardiff

The action from the Guinness PRO14 Championship will recommence this weekend with all teams back in action for Round 12 after a break in the competition. Connacht will be the only Irish team to play at home this weekend with Ulster, Munster and Leinster all…

Feb 19, 2021

Two Mayo Players currently in top five Irish in AFLW

After three rounds of the AFL Women's league there are two Mayo players at the top of the Irish Player of the Year Leader board. Aileen Gilroy is in second position while Cora Staunton is currently placed fifth with Tipperary's Aisling McCarthy leading the…

Feb 19, 2021

Two Mayo players included in the All-Stars TOTY 2020

Mayo's Cillian O'Connor and Oisin Mullin have been named in the PWC All-Stars Team of the Year for the 2020 season. All-Ireland senior football champions Dublin have collected nine of the 15 places on offer. Midfielder Brian Fenton, who has never lost a…

Feb 18, 2021

Connacht entertain Cardiff this Saturday in Guinness PRO-14

Connacht head coach Andy Friend says that the breakdown will be a key area of battle when his side entertain The Cardiff Blues this Saturday at 7:35 PM in the Guinness PRO14. In the reverse fixture — a 29-7 victory for the Welsh team in Newport last October —…

Feb 18, 2021

Roisín Molloy of Kiltimagh/Knock Utd signs for Athlone Town Ladies

Roisín Molloy of Kiltimagh Knock United has become the latest Mayo player to sign for Athlone Town Ladies AFC. The Mayo club says Roisín was an integral part of the Kiltimagh / Knock United U-19 ladies squad in 2019 and 2020 and featured for the senior ladies…

Feb 17, 2021

Mayo dart player loses out this afternoon in winning 2 year tour card

Mayo’s Martin Heneghan failed to qualify this afternoon in winning a 2-year tour card at the Professional Darts Corporation's Qualifying school in London Martin from Roundfort narrowly lost out to fellow Irishman Shane McGuirk despite hitting 4 x 180s in what…

Feb 17, 2021

All-Star awards will be televised on Saturday evening, with plenty of Mayo interest

RTÉ will televise a remote presentation of the 2020 All Star awards this Saturday night, in line with Covid-19 restrictions. The All-Star hurling team and the Footballer and Hurler of the Year winners will be revealed during the show, with the football…

Feb 17, 2021

24 participants named for LGFA's Learn to Lead Female Leadership programme

24 participants have been revealed for the LGFA's second Learn to Lead Female Leadership programme. The programme was devised to develop the next generation of female leaders within Ladies Gaelic Programme. The course will once again be delivered by experts…

Feb 17, 2021

Big performance needed today from Mayo's Martin Heneghan

A big performance is needed today from Mayo's Martin Heneghan if he's to succeed in winning a 2-year tour card at the Professional Darts Corporation's Qualifying school in London. Martin from Roundfort lost out to Stephen Gallimore of England by 6-3 yesterday…

Feb 16, 2021

Quinn Roux to undergo surgery this week

Quinn Roux has been ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations and is not expected back in action until at least May. The 30-year old is to undergo surgery this week on a shoulder injury which he picked up just prior to the start of the Six Nations against…

Feb 16, 2021

Three players released back to Connacht for Pro-14 match on Saturday

Ireland rugby head coach Andy Farrell has retained a 24-man squad for a two-day training camp this week. Twelve players have been released back to their provinces ahead of this weekend's Guinness PRO14 action - including Bundee Aki, Ultan Dillane and Dave…

Feb 16, 2021

GAA reports €34.1 million deficit for 2020

The G-A-A today has reported a deficit at national level of 34.1 million euro after 2020 revenue was badly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. The loss at central level is 27.1 million euro, with an additional 7 million euro deficits at county and provincial level…

Feb 16, 2021

Young Mayo GAA fans invited to design new alternative jersey

Elvery’s Sport are giving Mayo fans between the ages of 4 and 14 the chance to design the 2021 alternative kit. Simply download and print out the template from their website, complete your design, take a photo of it and send it to marketing2@elverys.ie.…

Feb 16, 2021

100K for Roscommon LGFA underway since Sunday

Feb 12, 2021

Donelon pens new contract with Sligo Rovers

Feb 09, 2021

SSE Airtricity League fixtures confirmed

The men’s SSE Airtricity First Division fixtures for the 2021 season were confirmed yesterday, with one vacant place for a club awaiting a licence. The First Division campaign is set to start on Friday, 26th of March as Cork City welcoming Cobh Ramblers,…

Feb 09, 2021

SSE Airtricity Women's National League fixtures confirmed

The SSE Airtricity Women’s National League fixtures for the 2021 season have been confirmed. It begins on Saturday the 27th of March, with nine teams involved in the top tier once again. In the first round of fixtures Peamount face Wexford, Bohemians host…

Feb 08, 2021

Galway U20 boss predicts end of Dublin's reign

Galway U-20 manager Donal Ó Fátharta believes Dublin’s six-year hold on Sam Maguire may loosen “in the next year or two”. The Tribesman underage boss thinks his own county is not ‘without a chance’ of toppling Dessie Farrell’s men. The An Spidéal clubman says…

Feb 08, 2021

Westport GAA invite consultation on their new five year plan

Westport GAA are inviting all their members to contribute to a new club plan. In 2013 they launched their first 5 year strategic plan for the club. To build on this progress and develop further, the club are now preparing a Strategic Club Plan 2021 - 2026 for…

Feb 07, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo native on being crowned UCD Player of the Season

Mayo native Paul Doyle was been crowned UCD Player of the Year for the 2020 season earlier this week. The former Westport United & Fahy Rovers man has been with UCD since 2018. The central midfielder is an integral player for the students who finished third…

Feb 07, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo GAA Bord na nOg Chairman Daithi Gallagher

Mayo GAA Bord na Og Chairman Daithi Gallagher joined Midwest Radio's Sunday Sport Show today to chat about behind the scenes work in returning to play. He says it is impossible to know when underage football will return but says the dialogue with clubs has…

Feb 07, 2021

Ballinrobe's Sarah Quinn talks European Indoors, Olympics and more

Ballinrobe athlete and Olympic hopeful Sarah Quinn joined John Morley on the Sunday Sports Show this afternoon. The St Colman's Athletics Club sprinter talked about her spraint wrist, the cancellation of the National Indoor Championship, the route to Tokyo…

Feb 07, 2021

Mayo Football League Chairman says they were left with no other option but to void the 2020 Season

Mayo Football League Chairman Gerry Sweeney joined us on Sunday Sport this afternoon following yesterday's announcement that the 2020 Mayo League has been officially voided. In a statement from the league they say the 2020 season has “hung in the balance” for…

Feb 07, 2021

Sligo Rovers sign versatile defender ahead of the start of the new season

Sligo Rovers have signed Colm Horgan ahead of the start of the new SSE Airtricity League season. The defender played for Derry City last season, and is the latest addition at the Showgrounds after the arrival of Walter Figueira last month. The versatile…

Feb 07, 2021

LISTEN: Crossmolina Showjumper Jonathan Gordon on his Grand Prix success

International Showjumper Jonathan Gordon joined Midwest Sport this afternoon to chat about his career to date and looking forward to his plans for 2021. The Crossmolina native on board his 10-year-old mare Dorotheental’s Classica stormed to victory in the…

Feb 07, 2021

Mayo rugby international will travel to the UK amid concussion issues

Ireland number eight Caelan Doris will travel to the UK this week to see a neurologist for his ongoing issues around concussion, according to The Irish Independent. The Lacken native was released from the Ireland camp last week after a full contact session…

Hockey Ireland have abandoned this season's EY Hockey Leagues due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. Irish hockey's governing body's chairperson Eric Brady says it's "disappointing" for clubs and players but they were running out of time to get the leagues…

Feb 05, 2021

Ireland name their side to face Wales on Sunday

Ireland head-coach Andy Farrell has named his team to face Wales in their Guinness Six Nations opener on Sunday. Munster's Tadhg Beirne has been selected in the second-row with Josh van der Flier selected at openside flanker. James Lowe has got the nod to…

Feb 05, 2021

GAA set to end practice of joint-captains accepting cups together

The GAA is set to prohibit the practice of joint-captains accepting cups together in official presentations after finals. Central Council has approved an amendment to an existing rule governing such presentations by adding that "joint captains are not…

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