Dual sport star Dayna Finn has signed for Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) side Carlton for the 2023 season. The Kiltimagh native last played for Mayo in the 2021 All-Ireland semi-final, but has focused on basketball in recent years, where she…
Mayo AC athletes were out in numbers over the Holiday weekend as the 2023 road running season opened up. In addition to the eleven competing with success in the 50th Tubbercurry St Patrick’s Day 10k, Eamonn Joyce ran a fantastic half-marathon pb in Mullingar…
Lacken native Caelan Doris is among the six nominations for the Guinness 6 Nations Player of the Championship. His Leinster club mate Hugo Keenan has also been nominated, along with Connacht's Mack Hansen. There are also three French players up for the award.…
Two Mayo footballers have been selected in this year's Electric Ireland Higher Education Team of the Year. Ballyhaunis's Jack Coyne makes the team at left corner forward, after a good display with UL this year in making the Sigerson Cup final. Coyne has also…
Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea and Galway’s John Daly have been nominated for GAA.ie Footballer of the Week. O’Shea helped Mayo overcome Donegal in Ballybofey with 0-4 before picking up the Player of the Match award. Daly was instrumental for Galway in their win away to…
Mayo senior footballers Aidan O’Shea and Matthew Ruane have been selected in this week’s GAA.ie Football Team of the Week. O’Shea picked up the player of the match award after an impressive display with 0-4 from corner forward. His Breaffy club mate Ruane hit…
Mayo senior hurler Adrian Phillips has been included in this week’s GAA.ie Hurling Team of the Week. He is one of two Connacht players selected, with Galway’s Conor Cooney also in the half forward line. Phillips starred with 2-2 for Tom Phillips and Dave…
Castlebar Boxing Club's Natalia Fasciszewska has won Silver for Team Ireland at the 5 Nation tournament in Italy over the weekend, defeating Ukraine on the final day. Meanwhile Eagle BC's Nell McLoughlin secured Bronze at the same tournament. In total, the 8…
The Ireland under-20s completed a second successive Six Nations Grand Slam last night. Richie Murphy's side beat England by 36 points to 24 at Cork's Musgrave Park. The hosts had to withstand a late fightback from England, with the visitors down to 14 players…
Sweeney Cup Senior Fri, 17 Mar, (Round: Round 1), Knockmore 0-1 Ballina Stephenites 0-0 County Cup 2022 Thu, 16 Mar, (Round: Semi Final 1), Charlestown Sarsfields 1-16 Kilmaine GAA 2-15 Nth Mayo JFC A 2023 Fri, 17 Mar, (Round: Qtr Final 4), Ballina…
The Mayo men's senior footballers keep their unbeaten status in division one after a comfortable win at the hands of Donegal today. In wet and windy conditions in Ballybofey, Donegal proved difficult early on, with Ciaran Thompson and Michael Langan hitting…
Galway pipped Mayo by a single point in today's Lidl Ladies National Football League game. Tara Needham got the first score of the game, hitting the back of the net after 12 minutes. Roisin Leonard hit back with four points for Galway, and ended up with five…
Results from today’s Mayo Calor Gas Premier Cup: Ballyheane FC (2) 2-1 Castlebar Town Hollister 5-1 Claremorris FC (2) Manulla B 4-3 Conn Rangers (3) Castlebar Celtic B 5-0 Ballyvary Blue Bombers Crossmolina B 4-7 Ballinrobe Town (2) Killala 0-1 Ballyglass…
St Patrick’s Day was unique, exciting, and historic for Tubbercurry as the 50th edition of their annual 10k was held. The first edition of the race was scheduled for St Stephen’s Day in 1973 but was cancelled due to snow. Organisers - inspirational local…
Sligo now sit at the top of the Allianz National football league division four after victory over Carlow yesterday. Tony McEntee’s side hit two first half goals through captain Niall Murphy and Sean Carrabine to give them a five point lead at the break. If…
Roscommon are now in fourth spot heading into the final round of the Allianz National Football League having suffered defeat at the hands of Kerry last night. Conor Cox hit 0-7 against his home county, but unfortunately for Davy Burke's side they could not…
Galway are up to second place in the Allianz National Football League after a dramatic win over Armagh yesterday evening. Matthew Tierney's 73rd minute goal sealed victory, after two points from sub Tomo Culhane levelled the game in normal time. Victory on…
Sarah Rowe has scored her first league goal of the season since joining Bohemians. In the first half of today’s game against Galway United, Rowe capitalised on a loose back pass to the goalkeeper, and she got the final touch to send the ball to the net. The…
The Mayo senior hurlers have made it back to back wins in the Allianz National Hurling League Division 3A with victory over Louth today in Darver. Louth took the lead early, and were 0-3 to 0-0 up before Eoin Delaney got Mayo off the mark with a point after…
All eyes will be on the Aviva Stadium this evening as Ireland take on England in the final game of the Six Nations. The men in green will be hoping to seal the Grand Slam in Dublin for the first time, with Johnny Sexton set to make his final appearance in the…
Michael Moyles has named his side for tomorrow's league meeting with Galway in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park. This is a very important one for Mayo in their bid to keep their division one status for 2024. With neighbours Galway coming to Castlebar, the…
Joint managers Dave McConn and Tom Phillips have named their side for today's meeting with Louth in the National Hurling League. Mayo come into the game on the back of a huge win over Monaghan last weekend, hitting five goals past the league leaders. Victory…
Kevin McStay has named his Mayo side for Sunday's meeting with Donegal in Ballybofey. Donegal are in need of victory to have a better chance of survival from relegation, while Mayo could book a league final spot. Paddy Durcan captains the side wearing 7, as…
After a crushing late defeat to Dublin last time out the Mayo ladies are in desperate search of league points this weekend when they take on Galway. Knowing that their division one status is under pressure, it's a huge game for Michael Moyles and his team.…
World Player of the Year Josh van der Flier will win his 50th cap on Saturday. He lines out in an unchanged back row as Caelan Doris is named to start alongside him and Peter O’Mahony. In the front row, Dan Sheehan has been passed fit and will start…
Connacht Rugby are pleased to confirm the latest addition to next season’s playing squad, with the signing of Seán O’Brien from the Leinster Academy. Born in Pittsburgh but Irish-qualified, O’Brien has made three professional appearances for Leinster and also…
The Mayo Senior Camogie side go in search of their first win of the league this Saturday when they welcome Kildare to Adrian Freeman Memorial Park at 2pm. Mayo fought hard last weekend losing by just four points to Tyrone.
Sligo jockey Derek Fox rode Corach Rambler to victory for the second year in a row on the opening day of the Cheltenham 2023 racing festival. Fox is an Aintree Grand National winner with One For Arthur in 2017 and also has a ride in Friday’s festival…
High flying Mayo make the trip to Ballybofey on Sunday afternoon to take on Donegal in round 6 of the Allianz National Football League. Mayo remain unbeaten and know a win on Sunday will secure their place in the league final. Throw-in is at 3:45 with Michael…
The quarter final draw has taken place for the Connacht Junior Cup. Castlebar Celtic v University of Galway Westport United B or Colga B v Mervue United Cois Fharraige v Athenry FC Those games will take place on Sunday April 9th and on April 16th Clonnfad…
Westport’s Sacred Heart are through to the All-Ireland PPS Senior ‘A” championship final after a pulsating win over Loreto College Cavan. Aoife Staunton was Sacred Heart’s star of the show scoring 3-2. Sacred Heart Westport won the clash in the end on a 3-07…
Thursday March 16: County Cup 2021Venue: Garrymore, (Final), Garrymore V Aghamore 20:00, Ref: Garryowen Mc Mahon County Cup 2022Venue: Connacht GAA Centre, (Semi Final 1), Charlestown Sarsfields V Kilmaine GAA 20:00, Ref: Paul Lydon Friday March 17: Sweeney…
Galway United look to keep their spot at the top the League of Ireland First Division when they travel to Cobh Ramblers on Friday night. Cobh are in second spot and a win would see them leapfrog Galway into first spot. Galway come into the game after a 9-1…
Sligo Rovers are back in SEE Airtricity League Premier Division action on Friday night. The Bit O' Red are away to Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell. Derry are three points ahead going into this game in second spot. John Russell's Rovers look to get…
Connacht have announced the signing of Andrew Smith from the Ireland Sevens squad ahead of next season. Smith joined the Sevens programme in 2021, having come through the academy at Leinster. In his 69 matches with the team, Smith scored 21 tries and was part…
There’s a lot on the line for Connacht sides in this weekend’s Allianz National Football League Division 1 and 4 games. Mayo are top of division one, two points clear of second place Roscommon and third place Galway. Mayo travel to Donegal on Sunday, who are…
Sunday March 19 2023: Connacht Junior Cup Round 5: Westport Utd B v Colga FC B (2:00PM) Calor Gas Super Cup Round 1: Glenhest Rovers v Claremorris (11:00AM) Moy Villa v Fahy Rovers (11:00AM) Westport Utd A v Straide & Foxford Utd (11:00AM) Manulla v Swinford…
Mayo got their first win of the Allianz National Hurling League Division 3A after a massive victory over Monaghan yesterday. Monaghan went into the game on top of the table, and Mayo bottom - and despite the result the teams remain in the same positions. Mayo…
Tributes are being paid to Offaly football manager Liam Kearns, who passed away suddenly last night. The Kerry native took charge of the Faithful county last year, having previously managed Limerick, Laois and Tipperary. As a player, Kearns played for his…
Connacht Junior Cup Round 5: Castlebar Celtic 2 - 0 Calry Bohs Mervue Utd 3 - 1 Manulla Westport Utd B P - P Colga B (Westport Utd v Colga will be played Sunday March 19 @2:00PM)
Killala have won the North Mayo Winter League B final following victory over Ardnaree Sarsfields today. Two early goals helped Killala on their way as they lead by six at the break. Ardnaree showed good character to dig back into the game, but lost out by two…
Connacht have won the Youth Soccer Interpros following their final game against Munster today. Over the weekend Connacht ran out 2-1 winners over Ulster on Friday, beating Leinster by the same result on Saturday. In the league format, Connacht just needed one…
Ballinrobe Rugby have won the Connacht Junior 1B promotion play off final following victory over University of Galway today. Jack Ormsby gave Ballinrobe the lead with the first try that was converted by Evan O'Brien, Craig Hansberry and Liam Burke added tries…
Moycullen and Galway senior footballer has been selected in the AIB GAA Club Football Team of the Year for the recent season. Kelly helped his club to a Galway and Connacht senior football championship double. In a selection dominated by All Ireland champions…
Sligo Rovers came from 2-0 down to snatch a draw at home to Cork City last night in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. Jonas Hakkinen opened the scoring for the away side after 18 minutes, with Westport native Ruairí Keating doubling their lead just…
The Galway U20s have got their season off to a flyer after winning the John Kerins Cup. They edged Dublin by a single point in a tight affair. Full time score from the Laois GAA Centre of Excellence: Galway 0-14 Dublin 0-13
The Mayo Camogie team were beaten by Tyrone in yesterday's second round of the Very Camogie League Division 3A. Despite hitting the net three times, Mayo lost out by four points courtesy of high point taking by their Ulster opponents. Mayo bid for their first…
DCU Dóchas Éireann are Yoplait Ladies HEC O’Connor Cup champions after dethroning 2022 champions UL at the University of Galway Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence Air Dome in Bekan. Seven points separated the sides at the end, with DCU hitting the net three…
DCU Dóchas Éireann and UL square off in today’s Yoplait Ladies HEC O’Connor Cup final in the University of Galway Air Dome at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence. Both sides recorded 7-14 in yesterday’s semi finals. UL ran out 7-14 to 1-9 winners over…
The Ireland U20 Rugby side steamrolled past Scotland in last night's 6 Nations game. Ireland are now just one win away from back-to-back Grand Slams at this level following the 75 point victory in Glasgow. Connacht were represented by starters Hugh Gavin…
The U20 Leo Murphy Cup final between Mayo and Meath scheduled for today has been postponed. The field in Kiltoom is unplayable and the game will be played at a later date. Further details to follow.
Galway United remain top of the League of Ireland First Division after an emphatic win over Kerry FC lastnight. The Munster side remain rock bottom in their first season, with just one point from four games. Edward McCarthy netted a first half hat trick, with…
Connacht Rugby are delighted to announce the signing of Irish-qualified number 8 Sean Jansen from the Leicester Tigers. 23 years old and originally from Dunedin in New Zealand, Jansen joined the reigning Gallagher Premiership champions in January 2022 from…
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton returns to the side to face Scotland this Sunday at BT Murrayfield in Round 4 of the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Championship (Kick-off 3pm). Sexton missed the Round 3 fixture in Rome against Italy having picked up a knock against…
Ray Dempsey has stepped down as Limerick Senior footballer manager. The Irish Examiner is reporting that Mayo native Dempsey announced his intention to step aside on Thursday evening after the players met last week. They are currently bottom of Division 2…
Naomh Padraig G.A.A. Club is an amalgamation of Lacken, Ballycastle, Kilfian, and Killala and provide underage football with teams at all levels from U7's up to U21's. Local businessman Padraig Mitchell owner of Healy’s Bar in Ballycastle, received a triple…
Mount St. Michael, Claremorris 56-17 Clifden CS Mount St. Michael, Claremorris won the Connacht Girls' Schools Junior League at the Sportsground yesterday. Mount St. Michael 29-39 Convent of Mercy An incredible second-half performance saw the Roscommon side…
Richie Murphy has made three changes to his Grand Slam-chasing Ireland under-20 team for Friday’s meeting with Scotland.Andrew Osbourne make his debut at this age grade, replacing James Nicholson on the right wing.Tighthead Fiachna Barrett from Erris makes…