Galway 1-13 Dublin 0-7 By MIKE FINNERTY Leanne Coen scored the goal as a superb second half display propelled Galway to a comfortable victory over Dublin in the Lidl NFL Division 1. The home side maintained their unbeaten start to this campaign in impressive…
Sligo have suffered defeat in their Allianz National Football League Division 4 opener. Laois travel home with 2 points thanks to goals from Eoin Lowry and Lee Walker. Full Time score from Markievicz Park: Sligo 0-11 Laois 2-11 (17)
Roscommon have made an ideal start to their National Football League Division 1 campaign with victory over Tyrone. Davy Burke's side were helped to a five point win thanks to goals from Diarmuid and Ciaran Murtagh, as well as one for debutant Ben O'Carroll.…
Robert Hennelly is set to leave Breaffy GAA Club for a move to Raheny GAA club in Dublin. Midwest Radio Sport understands that Hennelly has expressed his intention to make the move, but no formal process has been put in place as of yet. A spokesperson from…
Recently retired inter county footballer Lee Keegan was on duty for RTÉ last night for the Allianz National Football League opener between Mayo and Galway. The game ended in a draw thanks to Ryan O'Donoghue's last gasp equalizer. Before the game, Keegan spoke…
Sligo Rovers have confirmed that striker Aidan Keena has completed a transfer to English League One side Cheltenham Town. The Mullingar native signed for Rovers in just over a year ago and scored 21 competitive goals while finishing as top goal scorer in the…
Mayo and Galway couldn't be separated in a thrilling Allianz League Division 1 clash at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar last night. Ryan O'Donoghue kicked the equaliser in the dying moments and a draw many would argue was the fair result. The…
Jack Carty ended Eric Elwood's long run as Connacht's record points scorer as they overcame the Emirates Lions 43-24 at the Sportsground. Elwood racked up 1,152 points before his retirement in 2005, but the mantle has passed to Carty whose 13-point haul…
The following is the Sligo team to play Laois tomorrow in the Allianz League Division 4 opener Daniel Lyons, Shamrock Gaels Nathan Mullen, Coolaney Mullnabreena Eddie McGuinness, Tubbercurry Evan Lyons, Shamrock Gaels Luke Towey, Naomh Molasie Gaels Darragh…
Mayo and Galway couldn't be separated in a thrilling Allianz League Division 1 clash at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park in Castlebar tonight.It finished Mayo 1-11 Galway 2- 08. Ryan O'Donoghue kicked the equaliser in the dying moments.
The Mayo senior ladies have suffered defeat again in the LIDL National Football League. Despite three second half goals for Kerry, Michael Moyles' side ran out narrow losers by a single point. Full time score from the Connacht COE, Bekan: Mayo 0-13 Kerry 3-5…
The Adam Mulchrone memorial match will get underway shortly in Westport, as Sligo Rovers take on Galway United. The game is in memory of Adam Mulchrone, former Westport United player. Adam passed away from bacterial meningitis in 2019. Today, the pitch will…
Paddy Durcan will captain the Mayo senior footballers for the 2023 season. The Castlebar Mitchels man made his inter county debut back in 2015 against Kerry in the National Football League. Two vice captains have been selected for the side. Last year’s team…
Connacht LGFA Lidl PPS Senior A Final Sacred Heart School Westport 0-10 Colaiste Bhaile Chlair 0-04 A Flatley at Swinford Amenity Park The Senior Ladies of the Sacred Heart School Westport were crowned Queens of Connacht for the second year in a row as they…
Connacht PPS Senior B Football semi-final St. Attracta's Tubbercurry 2-08 St. Muredach's College Ballina 1-10 St. Attracta's joint captain Dylan McLoughlin spoke to Midwest Radio's Rian Bailey after his side booked their place in the final.
Mayo GAA senior football manager Kevin McStay has handed league debuts to two players for the opening round of the Allianz National Football league Division 1 game against Galway this Saturday January 28th at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park. Knockmore's…
Eimear Hunt was the hero for St Attracta’s as the Tubbercurry school claimed the Connacht title with a 1-0 victory over Claregalway College at Lecarrow on Thursday afternoon in the FAI Schools Senior Girls Connacht Cup Final. Hunt was on hand to fire the…
Sligo senior football vice-captain Darragh Cummins and his brother Adrian have completed their club transfers from Calry/St Joseph’s in Sligo to Dublin club St Vincent’s. Both men are Dublin-based and have been among the mainstays of the Calry/St Joseph’s…
Ireland women’s head coach James Weldon has made one change to his 12-person squad from November’s narrow defeat against the Netherlands, for Ireland’s FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 qualifier against the Czech Republic on Thursday, February 9th in Prague,…
The Connacht management team have named the matchday 23 for tomorrow’s BKT United Rugby Championship tie with the Emirates Lions at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm) Having missed last week’s trip to Newcastle through injury, Jack Carty returns to captain the…
St. Muredach's College Ballina go in search of a place in the Coonacht GAA PPS Senior B Football Final this evening when they take on St. Attracta's Community School Tubbercurry. The game throws in at 6pm at the Connacht Centre of Excellence. The other…
Leinster and Ulster's Heineken Champions Cup last-16 tie will be played at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, the 1st of April. The EPCR has confirmed the kick-off details for the eight knockout matches - that game will start at 5.30 Munster's game away to the…
Reigning champions the University of Galway will face UL in the quarter finals of the Sigerson Cup. The draw for the last 8 has taken place and pits UCD against TUD in an all Dublin affair. The other quarter finals will see DCU coming up against MTU Cork and…
Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup Wednesday 25th January 2023 Round 1 Ballyvary Blue Bombers 8 v 7 aet Ballina Town Ballinrobe Town 4 v 4 Straide & Foxford Utd - Ballinrobe Town won 4-2 on penalties Kiltimagh Knock Utd 8 v 4 Iorras Aontaithe Achill Rovers 3 v 13…
Sean o’Raghallaigh from Westport GAA was yesterday evening ratified as the new Mayo GAA Hurling Chairperson at a County Board Meeting. A two time All Ireland Minor hurling winner with Mayo and a former Westport GAA Senior hurler and manager, Sean takes over…
The pre-season is over and now it's time for the tyres to hit the tar. Neighbours Galway come to Hastings Insurance MacHale Park on Saturday evening to take on Kevin McStay's Mayo in round 1 of the Allianz National Football League. Mayo got the better of the…
Connacht PPS Senior C Football Championship Quarter Final Colaiste na Coiribhe 1-09 Ballyhaunis 0-11 Ballinamore 1-10 Holy Rosary College Mountbellew 2-06 Connacht PPS Senior D Football Championship Our Lady's College Belmullet 4-09 Drumshambo 2-03 Mohill…
The draw has taken place for the semi-finals of the Connacht Junior Rugby Cup. Two Mayo sides advanced at the weekend. Westport have been drawn to face Tuam while Ballinrobe will travel to Creggs. Both semi-finals will take place on the weekend of March…
Former GAA President Nickey Brennan believes that replaying the All-Ireland Club Football Final is the 'right thing to do'. The Central Competitions Control Committee has received an objection from Glen against the awarding of the final to Kilmacud Crokes.…
David Hawkshaw has signed a new two-year deal with Connacht. It will keep him at the western province until the end of the 2024/25 season. The versatile back has made a big impact after his move from Leinster last summer, scoring three tries in 11…
Two local referees will be on inter county duty this weekend as action gets underway in the Allianz Football league. Sligo's John Gilmartin has been handed the meeting of Fermanagh and Longford while Ballina's Liam Devenney is on duty for the meeting of…
St Gerald's College have secured their place in the Connacht Senior Semi final following a 2-1 over Summerhill College in Sligo. While St Josephs of Foxford advance to the Senior B National Cup final following a 5-1 win over Colaiste Mhuire Askeaton.
Mayo GAA would like to inform all supporters that the Round 1 of Allianz National Football League game against Galway this weekend (Saturday Jan 28th at 7:30pm in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park) is an all-ticket game and no tickets will be available to…
Two Mayo coaches have been awarded the joint award of Coach of the Year, as part of the 2022 LGFA Volunteer of the Year Awards. Emma Galligan and Laura Brogan have won the award thanks to their coaching contributions to Mount Saint Michael Secondary School in…
Sligo have suffered defeat in their National Football League Division 3 opener against Clare. Three first half goals left Clare in a comfortable position heading into the break, 3-6 to 0-4 ahead. Lizzy Roche goaled first before a brace of goals from Fidelma…
The Mayo senior ladies' footballers suffered defeat in their first round tie of this year's National Football League Division 1. Goals either side of half time helped the Rebel county to the win, as they took a 1-5 to 0-2 lead into half time. Despite scoring…
Jacqui Hurley has been named as the new presenter of The Sunday Game highlights show. Hurley replaces Des Cahill, while Damian Lawlor will host the Saturday Game highlights show on RTÉ 2. RTÉ Sport have released their new punditry lineup for 2023, with Mayo's…
Newcastle Falcons ran out 35-21 winners in yesterday evening's EPCR Challenge Cup clash. Missing out on the home draw for the next round, Connacht will now face a trip to Italy to take on Benetton Rugby in their last 16 clash. Despite a hat trick and stand…
University of Galway Maree are InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy National Cup champions for the first time, as Jarett Haines inspired a 74-69 victory over DBS Éanna. Haines hit 35 points en route to being awarded with the MVP award. In a game where the lead changed…
Castlebar's Bethany Doocey is a national champion following her vicotry in yesterday's National Elite Championship finals. Doocey defeated Clann Naofa's Dearbhla Tinnelly 5-1 in the 81kg category decider. in the 75kg category, Roscommon native Aoife O'Rourke…
The Galway senior ladies’ footballers got their National Football League Division 1 campaign off to a winning start today with a five point win over Donegal. Kate Slevin starred from centre forward with 0-6 to her name. Full time score from Tuam Stadium:…
The Connacht Women’s Rugby team suffered defeat in today’s Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Rugby Championship Round 3 game. Geesala’s Clara Barrett chipped in with her third and fourth try in two games, but Munster ran out comprehensive winners. Full time…
Ryan O’Donoghue’s four points for Mayo turned out to be the difference between the sides in last night’s FBD league final. With nine different scorers, Kevin McStay’s side led throughout the game following Fionn McDonagh’s opener. Connacht GAA Chairperson…
Mayo GAA are very saddened to hear of the passing of Pierce Higgins. Pierce will be sadly missed by his heart-broken wife Clare, his children Erin and Ellie, his parents Pete and Kay and his brother Keith, Keith's partner Teresa, niece Ivy Marie,…
Galway United are thrilled to announce that Colm Horgan has signed for the senior men’s team ahead of the 2023 season. The 28-year-old defender is back at the club after five seasons away with Cork City and Sligo Rovers, respectively. The Galway native…
Mayo senior ladies manager Michael Moyles has named his team to face Cork in this Sunday’s National Football League opener. The game will be live in full here on Midwest Radio, with Stephen Grealis and Sinead Stagg on commentary duty. Throw in at the Connacht…
Monivea’s Adam Hession is first up in tonight’s 2023 National Elite Championship semi finals. The event kicks off at 6:00PM, and Hession gets into the ring to face Paul Loonam of St Carthages. The other semi final in the 57kg category will take place after…
The Connacht management team have made six changes to their starting XV ahead of tomorrow’s EPCR Challenge Cup clash with Newcastle Falcons. Victory for Connacht will guarantee a home draw in the knockout stages. Fresh off his Ireland inclusion in the Six…
Davy Burke has named his Roscommon team for tonight’s FBD league final meeting with Mayo. The game will be LIVE in full here on Midwest Radio with Michael D McAndrew and Martin Carney on commentary duty. Diarmuid Murtagh captains the side, and Donie Smith…
Mayo GAA senior football manager Kevin McStay has made six changes to his side for the FBD Connacht GAA league final against Roscommon this Friday, January 20th at 7:30pm at the University of Galway, Air Dome in Bekan. Colm Reape from Knockmore replaces Rory…
There is no place for Munster's Joey Carbery in the Ireland squad named by coach Andy Farrell for the Six Nations Championship. Farrell has selected a 37 man panel with three out halves included - captain Johnny Sexton, Ross Byrne and Jack Crowley. There is…
Connacht's chances of securing a home round-of-16 game in the European Challenge Cup have been boosted after Bristol were docked five points and handed a suspended fine after selecting an ineligible player earlier in the competition. The Bears were charged…
Wed 18th Jan 23 Connacht GAA PPS Senior C Hurling Championship - Group 2 Round 4 Clarin College Athenry(7-10)v(0-12)Roscommon CBS Connacht GAA PPS Senior A Football Championship 2022/23- Group 1 Round 3 Colaiste Bhaile Chlair(1-11)v(3-7)Summerhill College…
St. Finian’s College Mullingar have been crowned Pinergy U16C All-Ireland Schools Cup Champions after a dominant performance against Castlerea CS to come out 58-33 victors.MVP and top scorer Ryan Bell put in a superb performance on both sides of the court.
The sad and sudden passing of stalwart Bernie Scanlon has brought a huge sense of sorrow, shock and sadness to Kiltane GAA Club, its membership and supporters, not just locally, and across the country but also overseas. Bernie Scanlon gave a lifetime of…
Details of unprecedented TV and online coverage were revealed today as players from eight competing counties gathered at Lidl Ireland’s Head Office in Tallaght, Dublin, ahead of the commencement of the 2023 Lidl Ladies National Football League campaign. At…
Ireland international Dave Heffernan is the latest player to renew his contract with Connacht, signing a new two-year deal. The Ballina man first lined out for Connacht in March 2012 and has since made 177 appearances. On the international scene he has 7 caps…
Ireland head coach Richie Murphy has named a squad of 32 for the Under 20 Six Nations Championship, including 7 players that were involved in last year's Championship and summer series. Ireland are the defending champions, having won the Grand Slam last year.…
European gold medal winner Gabriel Dossen won’t fight in this weekend’s National Elite Championships. The Olympic Galway fighter entered the tournament at 80kg and was initially drawn against Jason Clancy, whom he was set to face in the National Stadium this…
Sligo senior football manager Tony McEntee has announced Sligo’s panel ahead of this year’s National Football league. Niall Murphy will captain the side while Darragh Cummins and Sean Carrabine are vice captains. The squad includes six members of the Connacht…
Tributes are being paid to Colm Mullarkey who has passed away. Colm was the manager of Sligo’s Connacht Minor Football Championship winning team of 1968. It took 53 years for this feat to be repeated by a Sligo team, when they beat Roscommon to claim the 2021…
Scrum-half Caolin Blade has signed a new three-year deal with Connacht Rugby, the club has confirmed. The Monivea native has made 160 appearances for the club since making his debut in 2014. The new contract will keep him at The Sportsground until the end of…
Tom Parsons and Joe Canning are included in the stars of TG4’s next series of Laochra Gael, which returns for a 21st series. A documentary on Joe Canning will be the first in the series, looking at his rise to becoming the most famous hurler in the country…
John Porch has ended speculation regarding his future by signing a new contract with Connacht.The winger has scored 17 tries in 72 appearances for the province since joining in 2019.Porch’s new deal keeps him with Connacht until the summer of 2025.
Ireland have announced their Sevens Squad for the first HSBC World Series double header of 2023. The Ireland men currently sit ninth in the Series standings and are boosted by the return of World Rugby Sevens Player of the Year, Terry Kennedy, to the squad…
Full time scores from this weekend’s Connacht Rugby Junior Cup: Saturday January 15: Creggs 61-19 Corinthians Sunday January 16: Dunmore 28-21 Castlebar Corrib 10-13 University of Galway Monivea 7-35 Tuam Ballinrobe 20-5 Ballinasloe Westport 36-14 Ballyhaunis…
Sligo Rovers have confirmed that Gary Boylan has suffered an injury to his ACL and is expected to miss the majority of the 2023 season. The Belmullet native signed for Sligo Rovers on January 4 of this year, after playing with Galway United in 2021 and a loan…
The Connacht Men’s Rugby side have qualified for the knockout stages of the EPCR Challenge Cup following a comprehensive win over Brive at the Sportsground. A hat trick of tries from Alex Wooton was added to by John Porch, Finlay Bealham, Cathal Forde, Kieran…
The Mayo U12 Girls were in a cold showery Ballisodare on Saturday facing Sligo-Leitrim in their penultimate group game. Mayo led 1-0 at the break with an excellent Karolina Filak strike following good work by Molly Sheridan. SL equalised in the 2nd half and…
Mayo booked their place in the Connacht FBD Final following a 2-18 to 3-12 win over Galway. Mayo's goals came from Paul Towey and James Carr. Kevin McStay's side will now meet Roscommon in the final next weekend. Afterwards McStay spoke to the media.
Castlebar’s Bethany Doocey has made it through to the final of the 2023 National Elite Championships. Doocey beat Lisa Browne of Santry 5-0 in the 81kg category semi final. In the 63kg semi final Renee Roache, while representing DCU, suffered a 3-2 loss to…
The Tooreen hurlers just came up short against Monaleen in yesterday's All Ireland Intermediate hurling final. Liam Lavin's first half goal put Tooreen into the lead, with some expert long range scoring from an abundance of the Blue Devils. Monaleen managed…
Easkey were beaten in today’s All Ireland Junior hurling final by Cork outfit Ballygiblin. A goal from Mark Keane in the opening seconds set the tone for Ballygiblin, who led throughout. Full time score in Croke Park: Easkey 0-11 Ballygiblin 1-16
The Connacht Women’s Rugby team had a good win in today's Women's Interprovincial with a 25-19 victory over Ulster. Gweesalia native Clara Barrett was on fire for her province with 2 tries. Full time score from Belfast: Connacht 25 – 12 Ulster
Adam Hession has made it through to the semi finals of the National Elite Championships. The Monivea native defeated Patryk Adamus (Drimnagh) 3-2 in the opening bout in the 57kg category. The other quarter finals in the category are as follows: Paul Loonam…
Keith Doyle scored 2-2 last night as Roscommon booked their place in a ninth consecutive FBD League final. The Rossies were 3-17 to 2-13 winners over Sligo at the Air Dome. The same venue hosts this evening's second semi-final, with Galway and Mayo throwing…
National Elite Championships got underway at the National Stadium last night. Westport's Shannon Sweeney departed the championships after a unanimous loss to Daina Moorehouse of Enniskerry. Action continues today with Monivea's Adam Hession, Castlebar's…
Mayo GAA are saddened to hear of the passing of John Cosgrove (RIP) Knockglass Crossmolina & formerly Carrowmore, Lacken, Co. Mayo John will be greatly missed by his wife Mary, daughters Claudette, Claire, Terri Sue, Sile, sons Martin and Colin. Sister Terry…
Olivia Divilly from Galway club Kilkerrin-Clonberne has been honoured with The Croke Park/LGFA Player of the Month award for December 2022. Olivia, who’s also a key member of the Galway senior team, produced a Player of the Match performance in the 2022…
Mayo GAA manager Kevin McStay has named his team for the FBD Connacht GAA Football League Semi-Final against Galway this Saturday, January 14th at 5:30pm at the University of Galway Air Dome in Bekan. Jack Coyne who impressed with his club Ballyhaunis GAA in…
The Connacht management team have named their matchday squad for tomorrow’s EPCR Challenge Cup meeting with Brive at The Sportsground (k/o 5.30pm). A win would guarantee Connacht a spot in the knockout stages, and as such Head Coach Pete Wilkins has selected…
Tooreen are within touching distance of reaching the Holy Grail on Saturday. Appearing in their first ever All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling final the East Mayo men face the Munster and Limerick Champions Monaleen. The game throws in at 7pm in Croke Park and…
Connacht GAA PPS Senior C Football Championship St. Joseph`s College Foxford had a comprehensive win over Glenamaddy Community School Connacht GAA PPS Senior B Hurling Championship St. Cuans Castleblakeney 0-10 1-10 Portumna Community School Connacht GAA PPS…
The hurlers of Easkey are looking to win an All-Ireland Junior title in Croke Park tomorrow evening. The Sligo Kingpins take on Ballygiblin of Cork at 5pm on Saturday. Speaking to Midwest Sport ahead of this game Easkey's Rory McHugh says nothing beats…
It's the eve of the All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Club final and Tooreen are one game away from creating history. The Connacht Champions take on Monaleen of Limerick at 7pm in Croke Park with live commentary in association with Delaney's of Ballyhaunis.…
Tooreen are on the verge of glory. The Connacht Champions take on Monaleen of Limerick on Saturday evening in Croke Park. The game gets underway at 7pm and will be live on Midwest Radio with thanks to Delaney's Hardware in Ballyhaunis. Ahead of the big game…
Mayo outfit Tooreen are in a first-ever AIB GAA All-Ireland Hurling Intermediate Club Championship Final this Saturday night when they take on Limerick’s Monaleen in Croke Park. Ahead of that match, Tooreen’s Fergal Boland has been speaking to Oisin Langan…
Sigerson Cup Round One ATU Sligo 4-6 MTU Kerry 0-12 University of Galway 3-10 Maynooth University 1-6 TU Dublin 1-13 ATU Galway 0-9 UL 2-7 UCC 0-10 Holders University of Galway survived a brave Maynooth University challenge in wretched weather conditions at…
Tooreen are looking to create more history this weekend by winning their first ever All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling title. The Blues take on Monaleen from Limerick in Croke Park at 7pm on Saturday. Midwest Radio's Michael D McAndrew has bee speaking to some…
Westaro Masters League Division 1—Round 6 Ballina Town 12 v 0 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Ballyvary Blue Bombers 3 v 7 Ballinrobe Town Westport Utd 8 v 4 Claremorris Division 3—Round 6 Straide & Foxford Utd 5 v 5 Ballyglass ‘B’ Ballinrobe Town ‘B’ 3 v 4 Killala
A unique sports and cultural documentary will on air on TG4 this Sunday 15th January. From the 19th-27th November a host of Gaelic Games stars from all corners of Ireland travelled to Kenya as part of a week-long tour to the East African country raising funds…
The Countdown is on to the biggest day in the history of Tooreen Hurling Club. The Connacht Champions will be appearing in their first ever All-Ireland Intermediate Final on Saturday when they take on the Limerick Champions Monaleen. To set the scene and whet…
Connacht GAA PPS Senior B Football Championship - Group 2 Round 3 St. Muredach`s College 2-19 1-17 Carrick-on-Shannon Community School Connacht GAA PPS Senior D Football Championship - Group 1 Round 2 Drumshambo 4-07 4-1 0 St. Mary`s College Ballymote
Connacht are back in action again this weekend in the EPCR Challenge Cup following Saturday’s 24-12 victory over the Cell C Sharks in the URC. They face Brive, just under a month after the sides last met on December 16. Connacht ran out 31-24 winners in that…
The Connacht womens’ rugby team are also out in action this weekend as they travel to Belfast to take on Ulster in round 2 of the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship. Connacht go into the game after suffering defeat on Saturday at the hands of…
Tributes are being paid across the world of Gaelic Games following the retirement of Lee Keegan from inter county football. Earlier, Rian Bailey spoke to Westport GAA Chairperson Michael O’Brien about Lee Keegan as a club man and the impact he continues to…
Lee Keegan has announced his retirement from inter county football. This comes following a statement from Mayo GAA on their website this morning. Keegan made 73 league and 67 championship appearances for Mayo throughout his career, and his total of 140…
Lee Keegan has announced his retirement from inter county football. This comes following a statement from Mayo GAA on their website this morning. Keegan made 73 league and 67 championship appearances for Mayo throughout his career, and his total of 140…
Moycullen have come up short to Glen in this afternoon’s All-Ireland Senior Club Football semi-final. The Galway Champions lost out to the Ulster Kingpins 1-11 to 0-12. Tiarnan Flanagan’s goal proved the difference between the sides at the final whistle.
Mayo will face Cork in the FAI Youth Inter-League semi-final against Cork next Saturday. Mark Togher’s side impressed in the group stages and are now one game from the final. Mayo Coach Simon Collins has been looking ahead to next weekend’s game with Midwest…
Mayo GAA are on the lookout for new referees for the 2023 season. The organisation has launched a recruitment process for referees as there is a shortage due to retirements. Mayo GAA PRO and referee John Walker has been giving more details to Midwest Radio's…
The line-up for the AIB All-Ireland Club Senior Football Championship will be decided today. Last year's finalists Kilmacud Crokes of Dublin meet Kerry's Kerins O' Rahilly's in the first game of today's double header at Croke Park. Throw-in there is at…
DBS Éanna are into their second InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy Cup final in three seasons. They defeated Emporium Cork Basketball 77-71 in a thriller at a packed Neptune Stadium. They will play University of Galway Maree in the final in two weeks’ time at the…
A Mayo native has been appointed as the new manager of a senior club in Galway. Ger Butler who guided Balla to the Mayo Intermediate title in 2020 has been appointed as the new manager of Killannin. The Shrule native lives in Barna and has a distinguished…
Connacht survived a late rally to see off the Cell C Sharks 24-12 at the Sportsground in the URC this evening.It was another day to forget for Ulster as their poor run of form continued in Italy, losing by 31 points to 29 to Benetton.Meanwhile, Leinster and…
It took extra time to separate Clifden and Tyrone outfit Stewartstown Harps in today’s All Ireland Junior football championship semi final. It was the Ulster men who came out on top in the finish, winning by six points. Full time score from Dr Hyde Park,…
Galbally Pearses advance to the All Ireland Intermediate football final following their victory over Dunmore MacHales of Galway in today’s semi final. Full time score from St Loman’s, Mullingar: Dunmore MacHales 1-9 (12) Galbally Pearses 4-4 (16). Galbally…
Mayo’s clash with Galway in the semi final of the 2023 FBD League will now be played at the earlier time of 5:30PM next Saturday. This is in consideration of Tooreen’s All Ireland Intermediate Hurling final which takes place next Saturday at 7:00PM in Croke…
Sligo Rovers have announced that Amy Roddy has re signed with the club ahead of the 2023 season. The 31 year old from Ballina had an impressive first season with Rovers as a consistent performer, mostly as a central defender. Roddy came through the underage…
Ballina RFC duo Fiachna Barrett and Harry West both played for the Ireland U20’s in a warm up game against a Leinster Development side in Donnybrook yesterday. Ireland won the game 35-24, with West scoring a try which he also converted. This is the final game…
Galway’s footballers have made a winning return to action.Padraic Joyce’s side were 3-21 to 1-13 winners over Leitrim in Connacht’s FBD League. Rob Finnerty impressed notching up a tally of 2-07 to set up a meeting with Mayo next weekend in the semi-final of…
The Connacht Women management have named their matchday squad for tomorrow’s eagerly awaited Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship opener with Leinster in Dublin (k/o 2.30pm). Mary Healy captains the side from scrum-half, and is one of seven players…
Hull City have completed the loan signing of Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly.The 22-year old Galway native spent the first half of this season on loan at Serie B side, Venezia, but last played in September.
Connacht have been boosted by the return of internationals Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen for tomorrow’s vital BKT URC meeting with the Cell C Sharks at The Sportsground (k/o 5.15pm). The duo along with Josh Murphy have all recovered from illness, in what are…
Castlebar Golf Club have announced that Brian Carroll PGA has agreed with the club to become their new Head Professional. Brian will start with the club in March and everyone at the club is looking forward to him taking up his new role.
Clodagh Gill of Moy Valley Athletic Club has been invited to compete in the World Indoor Tour Gold meeting in Boston on February 4 next. The young Ballina schoolgirl received an invitation to compete in the High School Mile, where she will take on the best…
Sarah Rowe has made her debut for A-League club Melbourne Victory after joining on an injury replacement contract. The Mayo gaelic footballer, who also plays for Aussie Rules side Collingwood, came off the bench in Melbourne's 1-1 draw with Perth today. Rowe,…
Dunmore MacHales travel to Mullingar tomorrow to face Galbally Pearses of Tyrone in the All-Ireland Intermediate Football semi-final. The game throws in at 1:30pm. Dunmore defeated Ballyhaunis in their quest for the Connacht crown and are now just one game…
Clifden will be aiming to secure their place in the All-Ireland Club Junior Football Final tomorrow. The Connacht Champions are taking on Stewartstown Harps of Tyrone in Dr. Hyde Park tomorrow at 1pm. Clifden defeated Islandeady en route before capturing the…
In football, Connacht's FBD League gets underway tonight at the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome in Bekan with Galway facing Leitrim. The winners will face Mayo next weekend. Oughterard's Matthew Tierney will captain Galway this evening with…
Former Republic of Ireland youth international Sarah Rowe has joined Melbourne Victory in a bid to make the World Cup squad. Ex Mayo ladies footballer Rowe has been playing Australian Rules football with Collingwood since moving Down Under. The Ballina…
Former Roscommon captain Conor Devaney has confirmed his inter-county retirement. He won two Connacht titles in 2017 and 2019, and was nominated for an All Star for his contributions to the first of those. Roscommon chair Brian Carroll says Devaney had a…
Sligo Rovers have signed Estonian international Bogdan Vastsuk. The attacking midfielder has signed a two-year deal with the option of a third. Vastsuk leaves Polish top flight side, Stal Mielec.
Ballina Braves defeated the Mayo Meteors last night in the LLR Senior Men's Basketball League. The top of the table clash was a thrilling encounter with Ballina winning the contest 85-61. Ronan McGarrity was the star of the show for the visitors finishing…
The Connacht Women’s management team have named their 37 player extended training squad for the upcoming Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship. The squad includes the Ballina RFC trio of Clara Barrett, Finola Collins and Katelyn Bourke. This Saturday…
Sligo Rovers have announced the signing of Gary Boylan until at least the end of the 2023 season. The Belmullet native rejoins the club having departed in 2019 and has since had spells at Cork City, Galway United and Finn Harps. Boylan originally joined…
Saturday January 7: InsureMyHouse.ie Pat Duffy Cup semi final: University of Galway Maree v Bright St Vincent’s Neptune Stadium, 5:30PM Sunday January 8: InsureMyHouse.ie U20 Men’s National Cup semi final: Maree v Tolka Rovers Parochial Hall, 1:30PM…
The semi finals of the Connacht Hurling league take place tonight at the University of Galway Air Dome, Connacht GAA COE, Bekan. Wednesday 4 January 2023: Semi final 1: Leitrim v Roscommon, 6:00PM Semi final 2: New York v Galway (Development side of players…
The Irish U20s played last week in preparation for their upcoming 6 Nations campaign, with strong Connacht representation. Fiacna Barrett of Geesala (Tighthead prop, Ballina RFC), Galway’s Hugh Gavin (Centre – No.13, Galwegians RFC), John Devine of…
Two first half goals from Sligo's Mikey Gordon and Andy Kilcullen kept the game tight up until the latter stages, but it was Roscommon who pulled away to claim victory. Paddy Fallon starred for Roscommon with 19 points on the evening. Full time score from the…
The Mayo hurlers endured an opening day defeat in the Connacht Hurling League at the hands of Leitrim today. A new look Mayo side under the management of Tom Phillips and Dave McConn were without the Tooreen contingent for this contest in Bekan. Joe Mooney…
Mayo got 2023 off to a winning start with a 1-20 to 1-09 win over Sligo in James Stephens Park in Ballina. Played as part of a pre-season friendly in conjunction with Mindspace Mayo the Green and Red dominated proceedings from early on. Kevin McStay's men…
Leinster have beaten Connacht by 41 points to 12 in tonight's URC inter-pro clash at the RDS.The Blues scored 7 tries in the bonus point win, with player of the match, Jordan Larmour, bagging a brace.Earlier Munster came from behind to stun Ulster 15-14 in a…
New year, new manager and lots of new players to keep an eye on ahead of a new GAA season. Mayo GAA manager Kevin McStay has named his team to play Sligo tomorrow (Monday, 2nd of January) for the Mindspace Charity GAA game in Ballina at 1pm with Bob Tuohy,…
A new beginning for the Mayo GAA senior hurlers also tomorrow (Jan 2, at 3:00pm) with new managers Ballyhaunis duo Dave McConn and Tom Phillips opening their 2023 campaign with an intriguing game against Leitrim in the Connacht GAA hurling league at the…
Mayo AC held an inaugural Michael’s Remembrance Greenway 5k run/ walk on the morning of New Year's Eve. It took place in memory of club member Michael McNeela who died suddenly last October just days before the Dublin Marathon in which he was due to run.…
The Mayo Football League have announced the Killeen Sports Ground League One Team of the Year for 2022: Goalkeeper – Sean Shaughnessey (Ballinrobe Town) Defenders – Padraig McGinty (Kilmore), Jake Mulcahy (Ballinrobe Town), Paddy Canavan (Manulla B),…
Johnny Sexton is back in the Leinster team for Sunday's United Rugby Championship clash with Connacht. The side shows 13 changes in all following the St Stephen's Day win over Munster, with Jordan Larmour and Ryan Baird the only players to retain their place.…
Club Person of the Year 2022 The Club Person of the Year goes to a woman who is a crucial member of her club an plays a key role in ensuring the smooth running of everything that happens in the East Mayo club. The Club Person of the Year for 2022 is Mary…
TF Royal Hotel & Theatre U21 Division Two Team of the Year 2022 – 4-4-2 Formation Goalkeeper – Dylan O’Brien (Claremorris) Defenders – Jason Murphy (Claremorris), James Walsh (Glenhest Rovers), Sean Horkan (Ballina Town) and Lewis Lally (Claremorris)…
TF Royal Hotel & Theatre U21 Division One Team of the Year 2022 – 3-5-2 Formation Goalkeeper – Stefan Hester (Castlebar Celtic) Defenders – Brian Durkan (Conn Rangers), Cillian Redmond (Ballyheane) and Mark Cunningham (Castlebar Celtic) Midfielders – Adam…
The Roscommon senior hurling panel will have a famous All-Ireland winning hurler from Kilkenny in their management set-up for 2023. Richie Power — a winner of eight Celtic crosses and nine Leinster senior hurling titles with the Cats — will be a “Performance…
Helen Johnson U18 Division Two Team of the Year 2022 – 3-5-2 Formation Goalkeeper – Adam Noone (Ballyhaunis Town) Defenders – Peter Foy (Snugboro United), Seamus Howard (Iorras Aontaithe) and Paul Jennings (Fahy Rovers) Midfielders – David Owusu (Ballyhaunis…
Helen Johnson U18 Division One Team of the Year 2022 – 3-5-2 Formation Goalkeeper – Luca Meldrum (Ballyheane) Defenders – Darragh Duffy (Ballyheane), James Dunne (Manulla) and Donal Behan (Ballyheane) Midfielders – Jack Cunningham (Manulla), Jude Clarke…
Helen Johnson U18 Premier Division Team of the Year 2022 – 3-5-2 Formation Goalkeeper – Ryan Finn (Kiltimagh/Knock United) Defenders – Nathan Griffin (Swinford), Tadgh Caulfield (Kiltimagh/Knock Utd) and Noah Massey (Westport United) Midfielders – Ted Rowe…
The Christmas Festival draws to a close at Leopardstown later with the Matheson Hurdle the highlight. Sharjah is bidding for a fifth successive victory in the feature, which goes to post at 20-past-2. The other Grade One on the card is the Neville Hotels…
Striker Johnny Kenny will play on loan for the 2023 League of Ireland season. After scoring 11 goals in his debut campaign for Sligo Rovers, Kenny moved to the Scottish champions a year ago and featured in their 'B' side. A loan spell at Queen's Park in the…
There are two Grade One races on day three of the Christmas Festival at Leopardstown. Cheltenham Gold Cup winner A Plus Tard is the favourite in the featured Savills Chase. The first in a seven-race card goes to post at 12 o'clock. There's also racing today…
Galway United are delighted to announce that Abbiegayle Ronayne has signed for the Senior Women's team for 2023. Ronayne joins United after making 31 appearances for Galway WFC between 2019-20 and 2022. She also spent one season at Athlone Town in 2021,…
Ulster head coach, Dan Mc Farland, was pleased with his side's performance after they ended a 3-game losing streak with a win over Connacht at the Sportsground.Ulster had led by 19-points to 3, but conceded three tries in the final twenty minutes to set up a…
Going back through the records of Tooreen Hurling Club underage over the past two decades shows up three successful U16 teams who between them make up the majority of the current Tooreen Senior hurling panel which have brought great glory to the club in…
Mayo GAA will face Sligo GAA in a preseason friendly at James Stephens Park in Ballina on Monday, January 2nd with both counties joining forces to help shine a spotlight on mental health. In association with Mayo GAA charity partners Mindspace, both counties…
The first of the festive inter-provincial derbies takes place tonight. Connacht take on Ulster at the Sportsground in the United Rugby Championship. The hosts have made 12 changes for the match, with Ulster set to start with Nathan Doak at out-half. Jack…
The Connacht Intermediate Football Champions will travel to Mullingar on Saturday January 7th to take on Galbally Pearses of Tyrone. The All-Ireland semi-final will throw-in at 1:30pm in St. Loman's.
Sligo Rovers have announced that goalkeeper Amy Mahon has re-signed for the club ahead of the 2023 SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division season. Mahon impressed since breaking into the team in 2022 and has been a regular in Steve Feeney’s starting XI ever…
Connacht director of rugby Andy Friend says Gavin Thornbury is unlikely to play again this season.The lock underwent surgery on a knee tendon issue earlier this week.Meanwhile, Connacht have made twelve changes to their side for tomorrow night’s visit of…
Shamrock Rovers continue to plunder their Dublin rivals ahead of their return to the Women’s National League.Republic of Ireland forward Abbie Larkin is one of five players to swap Shelbourne for the Hoops today.Larkin will be joined in Tallaght by former…
The Connacht management team have welcomed back a number of Irish internationals for tomorrow’s crucial Christmas interpro with Ulster at The Sportsground (k/o 7.35pm). There are 12 changes in all from the side that defeated Brive last week, with Shane…
David Brady has stepped down as manager of the Ratoath senior footballers. The former Mayo star guided the Meath club to this year's county title, following a narrow win over Summerhill in October's final.
Congratulations to Sinéad Diver who has won three titles at the 2022 Connacht Athletics Awards. This is the second year the Awards have taken place. A panel of over twenty club PROs from the region voted for over thirty titles on a zoom call on Monday last.…
Details have been confirmed for Tooreen's all Ireland intermediate hurling final. They face limerick opposition in the form of Monaleen. That game is set for Croke park on Saturday evening the 14th of January at 7pm. That game is part of a double header with…
Deirdre Doherty from Charlestown has been honoured with The Croke Park/LGFA Player of the Month award for November 2022. Confirmation of the award caps a memorable few days for Deirdre, who celebrated her wedding last Friday. Deirdre and her new husband, Paul…
Johnny Coen says he's forever grateful for his time on the Galway hurling panel. The versatile Loughrea man has announced his inter-county retirement after twelve years on the panel. Coen was deployed in midfield for the 2017 All Ireland final win over…
Connacht are counting the casualty cost of their battle in Brive last weekend, from which the disciplinary authorities kept their distance. Forward Gavin Thornbury is likely to be sidelined for an extended period after he undergoes knee surgery today, with…
Clann na nGael GAA Club has confirmed that former Mayo All-Star, Pat Fallon, and former Galway senior football coach, Seán Conlon, will jointly manage the club in 2023. They will be assisted Eamon Harney who has been confirmed as a selector. Fallon played for…
Keelan Kilrehill of Dromore West and Moy Valley AC recently helped the Irish U-23 team to a bronze medal at the European Cross Country Championships. Midwest Radio Sport’s Rian Bailey caught up with both Keelan and his coach Philip Finnerty at the weekend to…
Ballina Town F.C. have announced the appointment of Alan Henry as first team manager. The Tubbercurry native takes over first team duties from Mark Beattie, comes into the role with impressive credentials. His most recent role was as first team coach of…
Galway GAA hosted a club award ceremony over the weekend. Here are the list of winners: Senior Club Footballer of the Year: Sean Kelly – CLG Maigh Cuillin Intermediate Club Footballer of the Year: Matthew Reddington – Dunmore MacHales GAA Junior Club…
The Mayo senior footballers are back in action quicker than you think. They will face Sligo in a preseason friendly in James Stephens Park in Ballina on Monday January 2. The two counties are joining forces to shine a spotlight on mental health, in…
Antrim's Dunloy are through to the All-Ireland club hurling final. They've beaten Galway's St Thomas' by 1-14 to 0-13 points in their semi-final at Croke Park.
Easkey find themselves in the All Ireland Junior Club Hurling Championship final, after coming from behind to beat London side Kilburn Gaels in today's semi final. Full time score from the Louth GAA centre: Easkey 3-15 Kilburn Gaels 4-6 They meet Ballygiblin…
Full time score from Kingspan Breffni Park: Tooreen 1-18 Liatroim Fontenoys 1-14 They now face Monaleen of Limerick in the final, who beat Bray Emmet's today. Monaleen 2-19 Bray Emmet's 0-20
AIB All-Ireland senior club finalSarsfields (Galway) 2-14 Loughgiel (Antrim) 1-14From Séamas McAleenan in Croke ParkSARSFIELD’S retained their AIB All-Ireland senior club title after getting a severe test from Loughgiel in Croke Park last night. That makes it…
Salthill-Knocknacarra 1-7 Naomh Abán 0-4 By DARREN KELLY Alyssa Manley’s goal in the final minute of normal time settled this contest as Salthill-Knocknacarra were crowned currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Junior Ladies Football Champions in Fethard Town Park.…
Mayo AC are delighted to announce that Michael’s Remembrance Greenway 5k Run will take place on New Year’s Eve, December 31. It will be a time to remember Micheal McNeela RIP and club members who have had bereavements in recent times. The 5k run will take…
In Volleyball news Aaron Hughes from Knock has been included in the Ireland Senior team for the upcoming Novotel Cup in Luxembourg. The tournament takes place from the 6th to the 8th of January with Germany and England the hosts.
The All Ireland Intermediate hurling semi final between Tooreen and Liatroim Fontenoys due to be played today has been postponed following a pitch inspection this morning. Kingspan Breffni Park passed the inspection yesterday evening, but following a…
In the Challenge Cup tonight, Connacht were 31 points to 24 winners over Brive.The visitors scored four tries in France.Brive played most of the game with 14 men, after former Connacht player Abraham Papali'i was red carded midway through the opening half.
Kingspan Breffni Park has passed a pitch inspection today ahead of Tooreen's meeting with Liatroim Fontenoys in the All Ireland Intermediate Club Hurling Championship semi final. Another pitch inspection will take place at 8:00AM tomorrow morning ahead of the…
Jessica Casey has re-signed with Sligo Rovers ahead of the 2023 season. The defender is a graduate of the Sligo Rovers Academy and had an impressive campaign last year at both Under 19 and Women's First Team level. Jessica is a Charlestown native and attends…
Sligo Rovers are thrilled to announce the signing of defender James Finnerty who joins the club as a free agent following his departure from Bohemians at the end of the 2022 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division season. Finnerty signs until at least the end…
Ireland has six players in the 19-man Great Britain and Ireland squad hoping to make the 10-man team for next year’s Walker Cup clash with the USA at St Andrews. Among those included is Galway’s Liam Nolan. The biennial encounter will be played over the Old…
There is a great level of excitement across Tooreen ahead of their All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling semi-final with Liatroim of Down tomorrow. The game is fixed for 1pm in Breffni Park in Cavan and will be live here on Midwest Radio with thanks to Delaney's…
Fixture details for Inter County Competitions in Connacht in 2023 were last night finalised at a meeting of the Connacht Council. The season gets underway on 2nd January with a triple header in the University of Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome for the…
Saturday December 17 Currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Ladies Junior Club Football Championship Final - Naomh Abán (Cork) v Salthill-Knocknacarra (Galway); 1pm, Cahir GAA, Tipperary – Live on LGFA InPlayer BACK in 2003, Cork’s Naomh Abán were crowned All-Ireland…
Tooreen are one game away from appearing in an All-Ireland Final in Croke Park. The Connacht Champions are heading from Breffni Park in Cavan on Saturday to take on the Ulster Champions Liatroim Fontenoys from Down. The game gets underway at 1pm and Michael D…
Galway United are delighted to announce that Regan Donelon has signed for the senior men’s team ahead of the 2023 season. The 26-year-old left-back joins from Finn Harps, having had previous spells with Sligo Rovers, and will bring a wealth of experience,…
Tooreen are one game away from appearing in an All-Ireland Final. The Connacht Champions meet Liatroim Fontenoys at 1pm in Breffni Park in Cavan tomorrow. Midwest Radio will have full live commentary of the game with thanks to Delaney's Hardware in…
The Connacht management team have selected their squad for tomorrow’s EPCR Challenge Cup fixture against CA Brive at the Stade Amedee-Domenech (k/o 8pm Irish time). There are eight changes to the side that beat Newcastle Falcons last Saturday at The…
AIB All-Ireland Club Camogie Finals Previews Senior Loughgiel Shamrocks (Antrim) v Sarsfields (Galway), 6.30pm, Croke Park. Referee: Liz Dempsey (Kilkenny) Sarsfields are in their sixth final in seven seasons and aiming to increase their conversion rate to 50…
Christy Ring Counties Participating The following counties shall be eligible to participate in the Championship in 2023. Connacht Leinster Ulster Britain Maigh Eo An Mhí Doire Tír Eoghain Londain Sligeach The Christy Ring Cup shall have Six Teams in its…
Tooreen are one game away from appearing in their first ever All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Final. The Connacht Champions take on Liatroim Fontenoys of Down at 1pm in Breffni Park on Saturday with live coverage on Midwest in association with Delaney's…
each County at least three league games in advance of the knock-out provincial championships Teams are permitted to commence training from the 1 st of January 2023, with no challenge games being permitted until after February 1st. Groupings for the various…
There is a change of venue for Easkey's All-Ireland Junior Hurling semi-final on Sunday. The Connacht Champions are taking on Kilburn Gaels at 1pm in Darver, Louth.
The GAA can confirm the following fixture arrangements. Sunday January 8 AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Semi-Finals Kilmacud Crokes v Kerins O'Rahillys, Croke Park, 1.30pm, TG4 (E.T & Winner on the Day) Maigh Cuilinn v Glen, Croke Park,…
Galway United are delighted to announce that Ollie Horgan has taken up the position of assistant manager for the men’s senior team ahead of the 2023 season.Galway-born Horgan is one of the longest-serving League Of Ireland managers in recent history after his…
The draws for the Electric Ireland GAA Higher Education Championships were made by Uachtarán CLG Larry McCarthy at Croke Park earlier today. Matches start early in the new year and the finals will take place on the GAA campus at SETU Waterford from February…
Galway United are delighted to announce that Maurice Nugent has signed for the senior men’s team ahead of the 2023 season. Maurice Nugent returns to Eamonn Deacy Park after his most-recent stint with English side Uxbridge F.C, who play their football in the…
Louisburgh have appointed John Kelly as the new manager of their Intermediate Football men’s team. Kelly returns to Louisburgh after being previously involved in their successful 2016 Junior run.
One in four intercounty ladies' footballers sustained at least one concussion or suspected concussion across a season. That's according to a study of 657 club and county female players published by DCU. The study also found 77 per cent of club players who…
Connacht Athletics have announced their shortlist for the Connacht Athlete of the Year Awards. Connacht Athlete of the Year (Male): Alan Hallinan (Craughwell) Chris O’Donnell (North Sligo) Connor Penney (Craughwell) Declan O’Donnell (Craughwell) Keelan…
Since 2019, the cost of running the Mayo senior football team has almost halfed – according to the Mayo News. It cost €644,078 to prepare the senior football team for the 2022 season, comparing that to the €1,240,699 cost of the same team in 2019. The 2022…
Midwest Radio will bring you LIVE coverage this Saturday of Tooreen's All Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship semi final. Michael D McAndrew will be joined by Frank Browne to describe the action from 1. The game will be brought to you with thanks to…
Galway Corinthians RFC are celebrating their 90th birthday this year, and marking it with an open party at the Galmont Hotel on New Year's Eve. As part of the celebrations, Galway Corinthians are set to announce news on the night of major developments at…
Stephen Rochford is one of the leading ambassadors of the GOAL mile campaign, as the charity celebrates its 40th year. The Mayo Senior Football Assistant Manager joins the likes of Kilmacud Crokes footballer Craig Dias in leading the project. Now in his…
The fixtures for the opening weekend of the League of Ireland have been announced. Sligo Rovers will host Premier Division champions Shamrock Rovers at the Showgrounds on Saturday February 18. Galway United face a trip to Ballybofey to face Finn Harps in the…
Mayo Masters League games scheduled for this week have been postponed until the New Year. Games fixed for Wednesday December 14 move to Wednesday January 11, games for Thursday December 15 will now be played on Thursday January 12, and the one game fixed for…
Former Galway senior hurling and Roscommon senior football manager Anthony Cunningham is set to be ratified as Portarlington senior football manager for 2023. Cunningham takes over from Martin Murphy, who helped Portarlington to winning the last three Laois…
Mayo U 16s made it 2 wins out if 2 in their latest Inter League Group game. The girls recovered from a goal down to run out very convincing 4-1 winners over Limerick Desmond at Solar 21 Park on Sunday afternoon. Goals by Christine Mc Evilly, Maura Hughes and…
The annual Mayo GAA Convention took place today at the McWilliam Park Hotel, Claremorris with a few County Board positions up for grabs. Former Mayo chairperson Liam Moffatt (Crossmolina Deelrovers GAA) and Paul Cunnane (Davitts GAA) have both been elected as…
THE 2022 currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Ladies Junior Club Football Championship Final between Naomh Abán (Cork) and Salthill-Knocknacarra (Galway), which was scheduled for Sunday December 11 at Kilmallock GAA in Limerick, has been postponed. The decision to…
Connacht kick-started their European campaign with an opening night victory against Newcastle Falcons at the Sportsground. Andy Friend’s side were good value for the win, producing three tries to the visitors’ single effort, which was a reflection of…
Kilkerrin-Clonberne 0-13 Donaghmoyne 0-7 By Daire Walsh Olivia Divilly and Chloe Miskell kicked a combined tally of 0-9 at Croke Park on Saturday as Kilkerrin-Clonberne successfully defended their currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Senior Club Championship title…
AIB All Ireland Senior Camogie Club Championship semi-final: Sarsfields (Galway) 1-11 St Vincent's (Dublin) 1-10 AIB All Ireland Intermediate Camogie Club Championship semi-final: Castlegar (Galway) 0-8 James Stephens (Kilkenny) 1-10 AIB All Ireland Junior…
The semi finals of the FAI Youth Inter-League Cup have been announced: Weekend 15 January 2023: Galway District League v Donegal Youth League Mayo Football League v Cork Youth League Weekend 5 February 2023: FAI Youth Inter-League Cup final. Winner of Galway/…
Details have been confirmed for Tooreen's All- Ireland Intermediate hurling clash with Liatroim Fontenoys of Down. Kingspan Breffini Park is the venue on Saturday week, the 17th of December with a throw in time of 1:00 having been set. Meanwhile Easkey will…
The Connacht management team have selected their squad for tomorrow’s EPCR Challenge Cup fixture against Newcastle Falcons at The Sportsground (k/o 5.30pm). Adam Byrne is handed his first Connacht start on the wing, in a back three that also contains Diarmuid…
THE 2022 currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Ladies club football champions will be crowned over the weekend – with teams from five counties going in search of silverware. There’s an historic double-header at Croke Park on Saturday, as All-Ireland Ladies Club…
The West of Ireland launch of ‘Grassroots: The Second Half’ took place in Castle Bookshop in Castlebar last night. There is no less than 12 contributions with strong Mayo connections part of this second volume. The book is a gold mine of GAA tales spanning…
John Brogan and Aidan Kilcoyne have been ratified as joint Senior Managers of Knockmore. The duo take over from Ray Dempsey who stepped down from his role after this year’s Championship and has taken over as the Limerick Senior football boss. Brogan and…
The GAA has published its Master Fixtures schedule for 2023. The AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Football and Hurling Championship Finals are the first key dates in the diary, with both taking place on the weekend of January 21/22. Round 1 of the Allianz Football…
Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools Senior B Football Championship St. Muredach's College, Ballina 3-10 St. Nathy's College, Ballaghaderreen 2-06 Senior D Hurling Championship Colaiste Chroi Mhuire Spiddal 4-20 St. Colman's Claremorris 3-08
The FAI have been fined 20 thousand euro after the Republic of Ireland women's team were recorded singing a pro IRA chant in October. UEFA handed down the fine after a video emerged of the squad singing 'Celtic Symphony' by the Wolfe Tones following the World…
Galway United are delighted to announce that Francely Lomboto has re-signed for the senior men’s team ahead of the 2023 season. The 22-year-old has committed to The Tribesmen for 2023 and heads into his third season with the senior men’s team at Eamonn Deacy…
Roscommon GAA are hosting a medal presentation night this Friday. On the night, winners’ medals will be presented to the 2020 Connacht U17 champions and the 2021 U20 team. The event takes place this Friday (9 December) in the Abbey Hotel with throw in at…
Ballygar GAA club’s appeal against the result of last month’s Connacht junior club hurling final against Easkey has been rejected following a meeting of the GAA’s Central Appeals Committee. Easkey won the final by 0-5 to 0-4, in treacherous conditions at the…
Young Castlerea woman Lisa O’Rourke has been named as one of the five emerging stars shortlisted for the RTÉ Sport Young Sportsperson of the Year. Lisa joins Rhasidat Adeleke, James Culhane, Eve McMahon and Israel Olatunde on the list of nominations for the…
Sligo native Conán O’Donnell has signed with the Toronto Arrows Rugby Club ahead of next season. The 26 year old prop joins from Northland, New Zealand, with his most notable club stint on home soil with Connacht between 2015 and 2019. The Arrows quoted…
Sligo Rovers Women have announced that Steve Feeney has agreed to stay in charge of the senior team until the end of the 2023 season. In a statement on their social media account, Sligo Rovers Women said: “We are beyond delighted to confirm that our Women’s…
The UPMC have joined up with the GAA, LGFA, the Camogie Association and the GPA to introduce a concussion baseline testing programme to inter county players across the country. The goal is to provide rapid diagnosis and concussion treatment for players. The…
Clubs from Galway and Roscommon prepare for the All Ireland Camogie semi finals this weekend. Saturday 10 December 2022: AIB All Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final: Sarsfields (Galway) v St Vincent’s (Dublin) St Brendan’s Park, Birr, Co. Offaly.…
Galway GAA have launched a new athletic development partnership with Setanta College. This will focus on giving athletic development programmes to the county’s underage and development squads. Galway native Des Ryan will lead the implementation of the…
St Gerald's Castlebar are Connacht Post Primary Junior A football champions. Full time score from the Connacht GAA COE: St Gerald's 1-14 Roscommon CBS 0-11
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association have elected two new directors to their Board of Directors. Ballina native Fiona Hennigan was elected along with Darren O’Neill. Fiona becomes the IABA’s first female member of the Board of Directors. She is one of six…
The 10th Annual Belleek 10K took place yesterday with 150 participants from athletic clubs around the West of Ireland. The placings for the race were as follows: 1st: Dessie Burke 34:07 2nd: Michael Canty (Moy Valley AC) 35:01 3rd: David Hickey (Westport AC)…
Geesala's Aoibhe Carrabine won Gold in Lagoa Box Cup in the Algarve over the weekend. Aoibhe battled hard for the three round winning by a 4/1 decision. Galway's Adam Hession also won Gold in the same tournament. Adam had three contests en route to his gold…
Ballina Braves have made a blistering start to the LLR Regional League. Adult basketball has returned to Ballina for the first time in over a decade. Ballina Braves have a one hundred per cent record so far defeating Athlone, Castlerea, Donegal and Longford…
Today at the Leinster Open Senior Badminton Championships held in Whitehall Rd in Dublin, David Walsh from Bonniconlon has taken the Mens Singles Title beating Adam Mc Alister from Ballaghadeeren. David and Adam then teamed up to defeat Scott Gildea and…
U19 Connacht Football Association Women's Cup Semi-Finals Manulla F.C 3- 1 Knocknacarra F.C Swinford F.C 2 - 1 Athenry Football Club U19 Connacht Football Association Women's Shield Semi-Final Corrib Celtic 6 - 1 Ballina Town
Geesala's Aoibhe Carabine is in action today in Portugal at the Lagoa Box Cup. She boxes in the Womens 75kg final at approx 6pm this evening. Meanwhile Galway's Adam Hession won his Semi-final bout yesterday and also fights today in the Mens 60 kilo final at…
Kilmaine native Kelsey Munroe joined us on Sunday Sport this afternoon to discuss her fantastic season with Athlone Town. The Midlands club reached the final of the FAI Women's Cup and also finished their league campaign very strongly. Kelsey also spoke about…
In this morning’s Maratón Valencia Sinéad Diver ran a fantastic 2:21:34 pb finishing 11th to break the Australian record. She beat the Australian record 2:22:36 set by Benita Willis in 2006 at the Chicago Marathon. “Benita is Australia’s best runner of all…
Connacht amassed five tries as they defeated Benetton Treviso by 38 points to 19 at the Sportsground. Among the try scorers were Niall Murray, Finlay Bealham, Paul Boyle, Caoilin Blade and Dylan Tierney-Martin.
Mayo boxer Aoibhe Carrabine is in action this weekend in the Lagoa Box Cup in Portugal. Countries from all over Europe are taking part, including several clubs from Ireland. This is a great opportunity for the Geesala boxer to gain valuable experience prior…
Liam McHale has stepped down from his role as Belmullet GAA's senior football manager. McHale is part of Kevin McStay's backroom team for the Mayo senior footballers and following a meeting with Belmullet Chairperson Pat Cowman the club released the following…
Connacht have made six changes ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Benetton in the United Rugby Championship tomorrow – including the return of Mack Hansen. Niall Murray, Oisin Dowling, Paul Boyle, Kieran Marmion and Diarmuid Kilgallen all come back into the squad…
The FAI Schools Under 18 Boys’ Interprovincial Tournament takes place this weekend at the AUL Complex, with involvement from students right across the province. Conor Reynolds of Rice College, Westport is the sole Mayo based student on the panel for the…
Ballintubber GAA club have announced the appointment of Cathal Hallinan and Damien Coleman as their senior mens football team managers for the 2023 campaign. Enda Gilvarry departed as Ballintubber manager following this year’s championship exit, after two…
The League of Ireland have introduced professional contracts for players in the SSE Airtricity League Women’s National League for the 2023 season. This was introduced yesterday (December 1) just in time for the new registration period for next season. In a…
DCU are Division One League Champions following their 0-14 to 1-9 victory over UL in last night’s final in O’Dempsey’s GFC Laois. Last year, UL won the O’Connor Cup with DCU now winning back to back Division One titles against the same opposition in both…
Groups E and F will be resolved at the World Cup in Qatar later. Belgium need a win over Croatia in Group F to survive - while Morocco just require a draw against eliminated Canada.Those matches start at 3pm.Belgium manager Roberto Martinez knows it will be a…
The Westaro Masters League held Round 4 fixtures in Divisions 1 & 2 last night at Solar 21 Park. Here are the results: Division 1 - Round 4: Claremorris 6 v 5 Ballinrobe Town Kiltimagh Knock Utd 3 v 6 Ballyvary Blue Bombers Westport Utd 8 v 3 Ballina Town…
The 10th Annual Belleek 10k will take place Sunday 4th December at 12.00 noon. Registration from 11.00 am at the Soccer Club, Belleek, Ballina, with the run starting just outside the Ballina AC Club House gates. Entry Fee for the event is €20 with a free…
The Mayo Senior Ladies Team are calling on their supporters in Mayo and beyond to make the trip to the Connacht Air Dome this Friday for the #Play4Emma Fundraising Match as Mayo take on All Ireland Champions Meath this Friday 2nd December at 7:30pm. There is…
Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools Senior A Football Championship Ballinrobe Community School will play St. Colman's Claremorris in the first round of the Connacht GAA schools championship today Date: Wednesday November 30th Time: 12pm Venue: Flanagan Park,…
MEZZINO CONNACHT POST PRIMARY SCHOOL JUNIOR A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL MONDAY 5TH DECEMBER 2022 11.00 AM St Geralds v Roscommon CBS Connacht COE J Gilmartin EXTRA TIME IF NECESSARY MEZZINO CONNACHT GAA POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS JUNIOR B FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP…
Connaght Women’s Cups U19 Girls Cup Semi Finals Sunday 4th December Swinford FC Athenry FC KO 11am J. Mulroe Manulla FC Knocknacarra FC KO 2.00pm J. Cawley U19 Girls Shield Semi Finals Corrib Celtic Ballina Town Sun 4th Dec Moyne Villa Bye Sun 4th Dec Note…
The Provincial Indoor Rowing Championships were held at the University of Limerick Sports Arena on Saturday with competitors from Tullaghan Bay in Erris and Sligo Rowing Club from the North West among those representing Connaught. There were individual medals…
The 2023 League returns to its pre-COVID format which sees all teams in the Division going to battle with the top two teams in Divisions 1, 2 and 3 progressing straight to the Lidl National League Finals scheduled for Croke Park on Saturday, April 15.…
The Netherlands have qualified for the last-16 as Group A winners. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Frenkie de Jong saw them beat Qatar by 2-goals to nil. The Dutch will play the runners-up from Group B in round-2. Senegal will play the Group B winners, after they…
Ballina RFC will host Omagh in a crucial All Ireland league game this Saturday. Admission will be 10 euro which includes a free drink at the bar. The game will take place at 2:30 pm.
There will be four more nations fighting for their place in the Knockout stages of the World cup today in Qatar. Netherlands will face host nation Qatar at the Al Bayt Stadium and could seal top spot with a win. Ecuador are currently on 4 points and face…
Mayo GAA Referees have appointed for the three Connacht GAA football Club championship finals this weekend. Sat 3rd Dec 22 Connacht GAA Club Intermediate Football Championship 2022 Final St. Dominic's G.A.A. Club Vs Dunmore MacHales Kiltoom 1:30 PM Referee:…
Homecomings will take place later today for Connacht's two World youth medalists. Firstly, the town of Gort will welcome home World Gold Medalist Cliona D'arcy following her dominance of the 81+ category at the World Youth Boxing championships in spain. The…
Killala GAA will host their annual 25 drive this Sunday, December 4th at 8:30. First prize is two continental bull weanlings. Second prize is 300 euro and third prize is 150 euro. Admission is 10 euro and there will be a raffle on the night.
Ireland suffered an agonising defeat to the Netherlands in their Women's Eurobasket 2023 qualifier last night. It finished 59-56 in the visitors favour at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin, with 7 points coming from Mayo native Dayna Finn. The result…
The Leinster club hurling final will be between Ballyhale Shamrocks of Kilkenny and Dublin's Kilmacud Crokes. Ballyhale defeated Naas by 3-22 to 1-16, while Crokes had St Mullins of Carlow's measure by 1-24 to 1-12.Galway's hurling champions for the fifth…
Castlebar Mitchels GAA will host the Moving your Mind event as part of the healthy clubs initiative in association with GAA healthy clubs. Speakers on the night include Lianne McManoman, Evan Regan, David Drake and Neil Douglas. The event gets underway this…
There are four more Group games today. Cameroon and Serbia kick off at 10am in Group G, with the other match in that Group between Brazil and Switzerland kicking off at 4pm.Neymar and Danilo will miss out for Brazil through injury.In Group H, South Korea meet…
Kilkerrin-Clonberne 2-10 Ballymacarbry 0-2 By Darren Kelly Ailish Morrissey scored 1-3 to help holders Kilkerrin-Clonberne maintain their unbeaten run and secure a 14-point victory over Ballymacarbry in this currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Senior Club…
Supermac’s have signed a new five year sponsorship deal with Galway GAA worth up to €3 million. Supermac’s have sponsored the senior hurlers of Galway since 1991, and the footballers since 2013. According to the Irish Independent the deal is understood to be…
Connacht have named their 23 man squad for this Saturday’s United Rugby Championship meeting with Munster. Dave Heffernan, Finlay Bealham, Gavin Thornbury, Cian Prendergast, Caoilin Blade and Bundee Aki all start as the squad aim to make it three straight…
Oisín Mullin has accepted a position to play with the Geelong Cats. Mayo GAA has announced the move on social media. They say they want to wish Oisín the best in his new endeavour and thank him for all the memories. Oisin made his debut with Mayo on the 25th…
Ireland international Orla O’Reilly knows a win is ‘a must’ against The Netherlands at The National Basketball Arena this Sunday, as James Weldon’s squad assembled ahead of their FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 qualifier. “We are definitely going in looking to…
There are two Huge games on Sunday afternoon involving Mayo sides and Midwest Radio will endeavour to keep you up to speed on both with extensive coverage. Charlestown Ladies travel to take on the Longford Slashers in their own back yard in the All-Ireland…
Mayo man Paul Doyle has signed a new two-year contract extension with Dundalk FC. The Islandeady native arrived at the Co. Louth club from UCD last winter and made 27 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring three goals, as Stephen O’Donnell’s…
The Westaro Masters League held Round 3 fixtures in Divisions 2 & 3 last night at Solar 21 Park. Here are the results: Wednesday 23 November: Division 2 - Round 3: Conn Rangers 8 - 8 Ballyglass Iorras Aontaithe 2 - 2 Ballyheane Achill Rovers 3 - 3 Castlebar…
Moy Valley AC athlete Keelan Kilrehill will take his place on a strong looking Irish Under 23 team for the upcoming SPAR European Cross-Country Championships, which will take place in Turin next month. The Dromore West native was part of last year's Under 23…
Sligo Rovers are thrilled to announce that midfielder David Cawley has signed a one-year contract extension today, keeping him at The Showgrounds until at least the end of the 2023 League of Ireland season. Cawley is the club’s all-time record European…
Galway's Clíona D’Arcy has won at least a Silver medal at the World Youth Championships. She had a fantastic win over her Polish opposition this evening.
Westport's Laura Moran will come with a World Bronze medal from the World Boxing championships in Spain. The middle lightweight lost out to Uzbekistan in her semi final encounter. This is Laura's second major medal this year, having won European Silver at the…
Sligo Rovers have applied for planning permission to begin the redevelopment of the Showgrounds. The ultimate goal is to increase the capacity of their stadium to over 6,100, all seated, and will include the replacement of the current Jinks Avenue Stand, as…
On Saturday night last, the Westport Country lodge was a hive of activity for the second time in just 12hours. Earlier that day Westport Covey Wheelers hosted the first round of the inaugural Cycling Ireland Cyclo cross series where nearly 200 participants…
Connacht are likely to be without Mack Hansen for Saturday’s URC inter-pro clash with Munster.The winger sustained a thigh injury during Ireland’s win over the Wallabies.However, Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Cian Prendergast are all in contention for the…
Connacht GAA Post Primary School 1st Year A League Final Ballinrobe Community School 6-09 St. Gerald's College 1-09 Connacht Junior A Football Championship semi-final St. Gerald's College, Castlebar 0-17 St. Jarlath's College, Tuam 1-12 Connacht Junior B…
Sligo Rovers have signed defender Danny Lafferty from Derry City.The full-back made 25 appearances in the league for the Candystripes this season, and was part of their FAI Cup-winning squad.
Westport's Laura Moran was victorious today in her quarter final bout at the World Youth Boxing Championships in Spain. She defeated Spaniard Daniela Irina Llorente Golai following a first round stoppage by the referee. Moran has now qualified for the semi…
We'll have two live commentaries this Sunday with thanks to Delaney's Hardware, Ballyhaunis. LGFA All Ireland Intermediate Club semi final: Charlestown Sarsfields v Longford Slashers (Longford) Michael Fay Park, Longford Throw in: 1:30PM Connacht GAA…
Ballina Town and Castlebar Celtic both suffered narrow defeats following Saturday's FAI Under 18 Youth Cup Round 3 games. Ballina Town 5-5 Torro United AFC (Meath) - Torro Utd won 3-0 on penalties. Castlebar Celtic 0-2 Aisling Annacotty.
This afternoon (November 20) the village of Hollymount welcomed athletes back for the 57th edition of their annual Road Races. As usual the excellent local organising team were on duty at the Community Centre, delighted to see familiar faces pick up bibs and…
Belfast Star, DBS Éanna and Killester remain in three-way tie at top of InsureMyVan.ie Super League North Conference Trinity Meteors moved three points clear at the top of the MissQuote.ie Super League, following a 70-59 road win at i3PT Fr. Mathews.…
An outstanding performance from Irish duo Bertram Allen and Michael G Duffy, along with Switzerland’s Edouard Schmitz, has seen them guide Miami Celtics to a massive victory in today’s €1.5M Longines Global Champions League Super Cup Final at Prague in the…
Moycullen have earned their place in this year's Connacht Senior Football Championship final, following victory today over Strokestown after extra time. The Galway champions face Tourlestrane of Sligo who overcame St Mary's Kiltoghert of Leitrim in…
Ballinrobe Town AFC have won the Calor Gas Premier Cup, after a battle with Manulla 'B' at Solar 21 Park. The game finished level at 1-1 after 90 mins, and with no goals in extra time the teams went to penalty kicks. It finished 7-6 to Ballinrobe after sudden…
The Connacht GAA Intermediate Football Championship semi final meeting of St Dominic's (Roscommon) and Aughnasheelin (Leitrim) has been postponed. The game was meant to be played in Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, Carrick on Shannon today at 1:30.…
The AIB Connacht GAA Club Intermediate Football Semi Final between Aughnasheelin and St Dominics will now be played in Cloone GAA Grounds at 1.30pm today. The game was originally fixed for Pairc Sean Mac Diarmada in Carrick-on Shannon but has now been…
ALL-Ireland Senior champions Meath lead the way with six representatives on the 2022 TG4 Ladies Football All Star team. The final 15 was revealed at the TG4 All Star awards banquet, in association with Lidl, at The Bonnington Dublin Hotel on Saturday evening,…
Islandeady boxer Ray Moylette defeated Ivaylo Boyanov in a 4th round stoppage last night. Moylette put in an impressive display last night at the National Stadium.
AIB Connacht Club Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final Dunmore Machales 1-11 Ballyhaunis 1-8 Dunmore advance to the Connacht Intermediate Final
AIB Club Connacht Senior Football Semi- Final Full time score Tourlestrane 0-8 St Mary's Kiltoghert 0-6 Tourlestrane advance to the Connacht Senior Football Final
Shelbourne have confirmed three new arrivals ahead of the 2023 season.Full-back Tyreke Wilson joins following two seasons at Dublin rivals Bohemians.The Cup finalists have also snapped up Galway United goalkeeper Conor Kearns, and St. Pat’s striker Kyle…
Mayo Darts Classic 2022 are hostingn "The Matthew Geraghty Memorial Cup" this Sunday 20th November. Check in times: Mens 1:00 (games start at 2:00) Ladies 3:00 (games start at 4:00) Venue: Flynn's Sports Bar, Castlebar Entry fee is €10, and there'll be a…
Solar 21 Park is all geared up for two Cup finals on Sunday. The Calor Gas Premier Cup is first up at 11:30am between Ballinrobe Town and Manulla B. Then at 2:15 is the Calor Gas Super Cup final involving Castlebar Celtic & Kiltimagh Knock United. Midwest…
Mayo GAA are saddened to hear of the passing of Austin Garvin RIP, Knock Road, Claremorris. Devoted husband of Mary, loving father to Paul, Adrian and his daughter Deirdre grandchildren Sophie, Leah, Dylan, Jacob and Seth, daughter-in-law Cora, Paul's partner…
Former Donegal star Colm McFadden has been revealed as forwards coach with the Sligo senior football team. The St.Michael's clubman was widely regarded as one of the country's leading attackers in a 15 season intercounty career with Donegal from 2002 to 2016.…
The LGFA have confirmed that their championship sponsors TG4 will live stream the announcement of the 2022 TG4 All Star Team. 45 players have been nominated in total, with 5 nominations from Mayo and 1 from Galway. Shauna Howley (Knockmore) has been nominated…
A tasty local derby is in store on Saturday when Ballyhaunis and Dunmore MacHales meet in the semi-finals of the Connacht Intermediate Football Championship. After an impressive win over Kilmeena in the Mayo Intermediate final the East Mayo men now face the…
The Westaro Masters League held Round 2 fixtures in Divisions 1 & 3 last night at Solar 21 Park. Here are the results: Wednesday 16 November. Division 1 - Round 2: Westport Utd 10 – 4 Kiltimagh Knock Utd Ballyvary Blue Bombers 2 - 2 Claremorris Ballina Town…
After claiming the Junior crown in Mayo three weeks ago Islandeady step into Connacht for a meeting with the Galway Champions this weekend. The West Mayo side face Clifden at 1:30pm in Kenny Park, Athenry on Saturday in what should be a very close ran affair.…
Mayo boxer Ray Moylette is back between the ropes this Saturday night. The 32-year-old Islandeady man is boxing as part of the “Time To Go Again, Rising out of the Ashes” event at the National Stadium in Dublin.
One of Donegal’s greatest ever players has announced their inter-county retirement.After more than fifteen years, Michael Murphy has played his final game for the county.The Glenswilly forward was a central part of the team that won the All Ireland title in…
Former Galway and Sligo manager Kevin Walsh has been confirmed as the new Cork football coach. The two-time Connacht SFC winning manager was ratified as the new coach in John Cleary’s backroom team at the Cork county board meeting on Tuesday night. The…
Garrymore GAA Club have announced Martin Maloney as their new Senior team manager. Following an executive meeting held last night, the club can confirm that Martin Maloney has been ratified as Senior Team Manager for the coming year. Martin takes over from…
Westport's Laura Moran is in action tomorrow in Alicante, Spain, at the World Youth Championships. She is the 5th fight of the day in ring B against the Italian Boxer Marelli Gloria.
Following Mayo AC success in the British and Irish Masters International Cross-Country at Santry on Saturday November 12, there was some more good news the next day after the third leg of the 2022 Connacht Cross-Country League was held at Roscommon…
Conn Rangers FC have started a campaign against the Qatar World Cup. The campaign is called 'Qatar 2022 - Drawing a Line in the Sand', and aims to raise awareness of human rights abuses and issues around migrant workers in Qatar. Funds raised through the…
The Mayo GAA Convention will take place next month and the race to become the next Secretary of the county board is set to be the main topic of conversation. The window for applications for the position closed last Saturday, and there are two candidates vying…
Connacht Rugby have confirmed that Andy Friend will leave his position as Director of Rugby when his contract expires at the end of the season. In a statement on the club website, Friend said: " I am very proud of what we’ve been able to achieve both on and…
Westport native Conor Walsh has been included in the Republic of Ireland under 18 squad for an upcoming tournament in Croatia. Walsh plays for Sligo Rovers and recently made his debut start for the first team in the SSE Airtricity League against Bohemians in…
We have 2 live games this Saturday on Midwest radio, as both Islandeady and Ballyhaunis look to book their place in Connacht deciders: Connacht Junior Football semi final: Islandeady v Clifden Athenry, 1:30 Commentators: Stephen Grealis & John Stagg Connacht…
Here are the fixtures for the 2023 Connacht Hurling League: Preliminary round: 2 January 3:00: Leitrim v Mayo Semi final: 4 January 7:00: Leitrim/ Mayo v Sligo/ Roscommon Shield final: 7 January 5:00 Cup final: 7 January 7:00
Sean Deane has added Matthew Flanagan to his Mayo under 17 backroom team as a goalkeeper coach. The Balla senior goalkeeper won All Ireland medals with Mayo at minor (2013) and Under 21 (2016). Mayo GAA have described him as someone that "brings many years of…
Saturday 12th November 2022 FAI Youth Inter-League Inishowen League 0 v 2 Mayo League Sunday 13th November 2022 Connacht Cup Round 2 Corrib Rangers 5 v 0 Manulla ‘B’ Conn Rangers 3 v 4 Dynamo Blues Ballyglass 3 v 1 Glenview Stars Moyne Villa 5 v 3 Crossmolina…
The Mayo League has wished Damien McGrath the best of luck tomorrow in the FAI Cup Final. The Erris native is referee for the Shelbourne and Derry clash. Mayo League Secretary John Durkan says this appointment is truly deserved and is due recognition for all…
Here are the results from today's Connacht Camogie finals: Rose Nixon final: Portumna 0-15 Westport 1-6 Pat Barrett final: St Colman's 2-11 Na Brídeoga 1-8 Fr Lawless final: Castlegar 2-10 St Dominic's 3-4
Two goals in added time have helped St Mary's Kiltoghert of Leitrim secure a Connacht SFC semi final place. They will face Tourlestrane next Saturday in Avant Money Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada, Carrick on Shannon. St Mary's Kiltoghert 3-8 St Kiernan's 1-8.
Connacht Intermediate Football Quarter Final Dunmore MacHales 1-10 St. Molaise Gaels 0-08 Dunmore will now face Ballyhaunis in the semi-finals next weekend.
All Ireland winner with Kerry Anthony Maher is set to join the Limerick Senior Football backroom team. The former Kingdom star will work as a coach as part of Ray Dempsey's new set up with the Treaty County. Limerick will turn their attentions to Division 2…
Mayo's Oisin Mullin is again being linked with a move to the AFL. The two-time Young Footballer of the Year last year committed to joining Geelong, before opting to stay in Ireland. However, it's believed he could be set to move to the AFL champions ahead of…
The two Mayo sides remaining in the FAI Junior Cup have both been handed home ties. Fairview Rangers from Limerick who won the competition two years ago will travel to Carramore to take on Manulla in Round 4. Castlebar Celtic also have a home tie to look…
Enda Gilvarry has stepped down as Ballintubber Senior football manager. The former All-Ireland Minor winning manager from 2013 guided the West Mayo side to the semi-finals this season of the Mayo Senior Football Championship. In a statement on social media…
All roads lead to Destination Westport for the Cycling Ireland CycloCross series hosted by Westport Covey Wheelers on Saturday November 19th. Connacht get to stage the first round of the newly created National cyclo cross series and it will be the biggest…
The fixtures have been confirmed for the 2023 Connacht GAA U20 football championship. Holders Sligo are away to Roscommon in the quarter final. The winners go on to have a home draw against Mayo in the semi finals. Leitrim host Galway in the other semi final.
Nathan Roddy of Ballina Brave Boys Basketball Club has been included in the 32 man squad for the Ireland U16 men's 2022/23 international season. Head coach Michael Lynch named his squad yesterday, as they prepare for the FIBA European Championships next…
The Westaro Masters League resumed at Solar 21 Park with six games throughout Divisions 1 and 2. The results are as follows: Wednesday 9 November. Division 1 - Round 1: Ballinrobe Town 4 - 2 Ballyvary Blue Bombers Kiltimagh Knock Utd 1 - 10 Ballina Town…
This weekend sees the Connacht LGFA Senior and Intermediate Championship finals take place with Burrishoole and Charlestown Sarsfields both in action. Firstly, on Saturday, Charlestown Sarsfields take on Leitrim side Kiltubrid in the Intermediate final. The…
After winning their first ever Mayo senior football championship, Westport embark on their first provinicial journey when they meet Moycullen this Sunday. The game is LIVE here on Mid West Radio from Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, with throw in at 1.30PM.…
Galway United and Shamrock Rovers have been accepted to join next season’s Women’s National League.Galway United replace Galway WFC, who withdrew at the end of the season just ended.While Shamrock Rovers are back for the first time since 2014.
Sunday 13th November Swinford v Athenry. M. Regan. 2.00pm Castlebar Town v Knocknacarra. J. Mulroe. 2.00pm Solar 21 Park Astro Castlerea Celtic v Manulla. Roscommon Official. 2.00pm
The Scór Sinsir All Ireland finals come to the TF Royal Hotel & Theatre, Castlebar this Saturday, with a crowd of over 1'200 people expected on the day. Connacht are represented at all grades and by the following participants: Rince Foirne - CLG Ail Finn,…
Roscommon's Paddy Neilan will referee the Connacht GAA Club Senior Football Championship quarter final meeting of Westport and Galway champions Maigh Cuilinn this Sunday. The game will be played in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar at 1.30pm. The…
Mayo GAA clubs are in favour of changing the main focus of underage games back to an even ages structure. At a recent Mayo GAA County Board meeting, Bord na nÓg chairman Daithi Gallagher told the delegates that the two proposals by Croke Park are to maintain…
Two Mayo Sport stars will be involved in a Girls in Sport Webinar on Wednesday November 9th. Expanding the Horizon for Girls in Sport is being organised by Community Games and Move2B. Well Known Mayo sport stars Maeve Gallagher and Sarah Quinn will be…
Connacht Intermediate Club Hurling Semi-Final Tooreen 1-17 St. Gabriel's 1-12 After the match Tooreen manager Ray Larkin spoke to Midwest Sport. Tooreen star Cathal Freeman also spoke to Michael after today's win.
The new Mayo Hurling managers joined Michael D McAndrew in studio this weekend to look ahead to the new season. Tom Phillips and Dave McConn were both part of the previous management team under Derek Walsh. They are both excited about the project ahead.
A Westport woman was crowned Under-23 World Weightlifting champion last weekend. Orla Harrison also won the overall Women’s World Championship and the women’s pound-for-pound world championships best lifter in the hex bar deadlift. Orla was competing in the…
Roscommon senior football manager Davy Burke has confirmed another member of his management team. Former Sligo footballer Gerry McGowan, who has coached in Clare under manager Colm Collins for the past two seasons, will team up with Burke, Eddie Lohan and…
Four Connacht players have been named for the Irish national side that will face off against the All-Blacks at the RDS this evening. Ballina's Dave Heffernan, Gavin Thornbury, and Cian Prendergast will all be starting for Ireland this evening, while Caolin…
A big crowd is expected in the Markets Field for tonight's First Division Play-off final. Both teams have it all to play for, with the winners facing UCD in next week’s Promotion/Relegation decider. The Tribesmen qualified for the play-off final after…
The Ireland coaching team have named the Match Day 23 to take on reigning world champions South Africa in the opening fixture of the Bank of Ireland Nations Series at Aviva Stadium on Saturday (Kick-off 5.30pm, live on Virgin Media and Amazon Prime). Conor…
There will be two Mayo sides in FAI Junior Cup action this Sunday. Manulla host Carbury while Castlebar Celtic will travel to take on Ballinasloe. Both games kick off at 2pm.
CONNACHT CLUB FIXTURES 2022: EXTRA TIME & FINISH ON THE DAY, IN ALL GAMES AIB CLUB SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Quarter Finals Saturday 12th November 1.30pm: A: St Kiernans v St Marys Ruislip Quarter Finals Sunday 13th November 13.30 B: Westport v Moycullen…
Republic of Ireland international Aine O’Gorman has been shortlisted for Women’s National League player of the year.Joining the Peamount star are Wexford Youths’ midfielder Ellen Molloy, and Athlone striker Emily Corbet.Contesting the Young Player of the Year…
The Mayo Premier Darts League finals day takes place in Flynn's Sports Bar, Castlebar on this Sunday. Check-in time 1pm first games 2pm. Great day of Darts guaranteed.
Tuam are the 2022 GolfSixes National Champions.The Galway club won the National Finals last weekend at Black Bush GC in Co. Meath.It is the second year in a row, Tuam reached the National Finals, and won the event with 38 points, two clear of Donaghadee.Both…
Kevin McStay’s first competitive match as Mayo manager will be at home against Connacht rivals and All-Ireland finalists Galway in Division 1 of the Allianz League on the opening weekend of action. Mayo had no home fixtures last year as the pitch surface at…
Midwest Radio will have live commentary of Tooreen's Connacht Intermediate Hurling semi-final on Sunday at 1pm in Athleague. Tooreen will be taking on the London champions St. Gabriels. The Mayo champions enjoyed a 15 point win over Four Roads on Sunday last.
A Westport woman has been crowned under 23 world weightlifting champion. Orla Harrison also won the overall women's world championship and the women's pound for pound world championships best lifter in the hex bar deadlift. Orla was competing in the 62.5kg…
Tooreen 2-11 Castlebar Mitchels 0-12 In Adrian Freeman Park. The October Bank Holiday Monday brought down the curtain on the Mayo GAA U17 Hurling Club campaign as Tooreen and Castlebar went head-to-head in the U17A (Minor) Hurling Championship final in Adrian…
Mayo AC were in Dublin on Sunday (October 30) to compete in the Dublin City Marathon. The race incorporated Athletics Ireland National Marathon Championships. They were there in strength with an excellent squad of 33, all of whom had prepared well to embrace…
Westport are set to face Moycullen in the Connacht GAA Senior football quarter final in two weeks time. That game throws in at 1:30 in Hasting Insurance Machale park on Sunday 13th of November. Ballyhaunis and Islande