Connacht Rugby's Robin Copeland signs three-year deal in France

Jul 09, 2020

Entries for Ballina Tag Rugby tournament went live this morning

Entries for the biggest rugby event in the region have gone live since this morning. Ballina RFC's Tag Rugby Tournament will take place in Heffernan Park on August 15th and will see 400 players take part on the day. This will be a celebration of rugby on a…

Jul 09, 2020

Deirdre Whyte appointed vice-president of Ballina RFC

History was made this week at the Annual General Meeting of Ballina RFC when Deirdre Whyte was appointed Vice-President of the club. This was a truly historic moment and marks a watershed moment for sport in the area. Deirdre is the first woman to hold the…

Jul 09, 2020

Connacht GAA to host a webinar this evening with an in-depth look at the new Dome

Connacht GAA Secretary John Prenty and Provincial Games Manager Cathal Cregg will host a webinar this evening as they introduce the world's largest sports air dome at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence. With a completion date of September 2020, the Dome's…

Jul 08, 2020

Fundraising event in support of Darragh Sloyan's family

On Saturday the 18th July next, Darragh Sloyan’s many friends in Kiltimagh GAA Club will be running a fund raising event in the support of the “Sloyan-Family-Support”. The event is called “Solo for Moses” and it will involve players from our Men’s and Ladies’…

Jul 08, 2020

Connacht announce two new signings

Connacht have confirmed the signings of Australia 7s international Ben O’Donnell and Kiwi number eight Abraham Papali’i. The pair will link up with the squad before the start of the 2020/21 Guinness PRO14 season. Ben O’Donnell joins from the Australian Sevens…

Jul 08, 2020

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

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

Jul 08, 2020

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

Mayo's Sarah Rowe will decide next month whether to return to Collingwood for a third year in the women's AFL. Another campaign in Australia would likely rule Rowe out of playing for Mayo in 2021 with manager Peter Leahy recently indicating to Midwest Sport…

Jul 07, 2020

Horse racing continues in Roscommon and Killarney this afternoon

There are race meetings at Roscommon and Killarney today. The flat fixture at Roscommon begins at 1 and the last race gets off at 4pm. Meanwhile, the card over jumps at Killarney begins at 4.25.

Jul 07, 2020

Westport RFC host drive-in cinema fundraiser this weekend

Westport RFC is hosting a drive in cinema to raise funds for the club this weekend. The movies that will be shown are Back to The Future 2 & Grease on the Saturday and on Sunday the (1994 Animated Version) of The Lion King will be shown followed by Forrest…

Jul 06, 2020

JP Walsh appointed Director of Rugby and first team coach at Ballina RFC

JP Walsh has been appointed as the new Director of Rugby and First team Coach at Ballina Rugby Football Club. JP joins Ballina after a very successful stint with Connacht Rugby, where he worked with coaches and players at all levels of the game. The Westport…

Jul 06, 2020

Charlestown GAA plan a new memorial pitch for Garda Colm Horkan

The memory of Detective Garda Colm Horkan is set to be honoured with a new GAA memorial pitch and walkway in Charlestown. Work will begin later this year on the €300,000 project in memory of the garda who was shot dead in Castlerea, Co Roscommon, on June 18.…

Jul 06, 2020

The funeral is taking place of Mayo cycling legend Mickey Palmer

Cycling legend Mickey Palmer is being laid to rest in Westport today. Mickey was a top class cyclist in the 1950’s and 60’s and was crowned the 60 mile National Time Trial Champion in 1966. The Covey Wheelers Westport Cycling Clubman’s stature in the sport…

Jul 06, 2020

Victory in this year's championship will be 'tainted' says former Mayo manager

Former Mayo manager and current Offaly boss John Maughan hasn’t been uplifted by the return of knockout championship football this season. The Crossmolina man believes that whoever is crowned the kings of football in 2020 will have question marks over their…

Jul 05, 2020

New app launched to help sports clubs return to play safely

Two members of the Galway Senior Hurling Management team are behind the technology. A new app and software platform called Actimet has been launched, which will help sports clubs to return to play safely after Covid 19. Actimet is a mobile app that simplifies…

Jul 05, 2020

LISTEN: Irish Basketball star Hazel Finn from Kiltimagh

Hazel Finn from Kiltimagh is an Irish Basketball International and has been selected to play for Ireland in the upcoming European Championships in Austria in 2021. Hazel captained Ireland in last year's U16 European Championships. She joined Michael D.…

Jul 05, 2020

LISTEN: Sprinter Niamh O'Neill on Sunday Sport

Sprinter Niamh O’Neill joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport this afternoon. The young athlete is a part of the Connacht High Performance Athletic squad and a member of St Colman’s South Mayo Athletic Club. She has amassed an amazing 44 All-Ireland…

Jul 05, 2020

Listen: Swinford boxer Eoghan Lavin

Swinford boxer Eoghan Lavin joined Michael D McAndrew on Sunday Sport this afternoon. Lavin has competed for Ireland at International level winning Gold and also has seven national boxing titles. https://soundcloud.com/user-962236350/eoghan-lavin

Jul 05, 2020

The CPA wants GAA HQ to set club championship dates out of fairness

The Club Player's Association are calling for the responsibility of structuring county club championships to be set at the top level of the GAA to ensure a level playing field for all teams. The CPA welcomes the eleven week window designated to the club game…

Jul 05, 2020

All-Britain Provincial President & Louisburgh native Patricia Morrison gives her reaction to London's omission from 2020 Championship

The LGFA’s decision to omit the London Ladies Football team from the delayed 2020 Championship because of travel restrictions between Ireland and the UK means the Exiles won’t play a competitive match for a staggering 22 months. In a hard-hitting statement…

Jul 04, 2020

FAI have pushed back their AGM until September

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

Jul 04, 2020

County teams will face sanctions if they breach training protocols

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

Jul 04, 2020

Croi's Couch to Wild Atlantic Way Challenge

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

Jul 03, 2020

Connacht sign winger Alex Wootton on loan from Munster

Connacht have confirmed the loan signing of Munster winger Alex Wootton. The 25-year-old former Irish Sevens international has joined Andy Friend's side until the end of the 2020/21 season. Wootton has featured just twice for Munster in the current season,…

Jul 03, 2020

Provisional dates announced for Connacht FA Junior and Underage fixtures

The Provisional dates for Connacht FA Junior and Underage Cup & Shield Fixtures have been announced. Connacht FA Underage Cups & Shields Fixture Dates 2019/2020: Quarter Finals July 25th 2020 Semi Finals August 8th/9th 2020 Finals August 15th/16th 2020 (TBC)…

Jul 03, 2020

Match officials confirmed for the FAI Junior Cup Quarter-final clashes

Match officials have been confirmed for the FAI Junior Cup Quarter Finals. Westport United will play Oliver Bond Celtic at home in United Park on Sunday July 26th at 2pm and officiating that encounter are Patrick Gleeson, Trevor White, Mark Rellis and Michael…

Jul 02, 2020

Draws made for the Sligo Club Championship

The draws for the 2020 Sligo senior, intermediate and junior club football championships were made last night. Senior football champions Tourlestrane who are bidding for five-in-a-row this year were drawn in the same group as last year’s intermediate…

Jul 02, 2020

Westport United have home advantage for their FAI Junior Cup Quarter Final

Westport United will play their FAI New Balance Junior Cup Quarter Final against Oliver Bond Celtic at home in United Park on Sunday July 26th at 2pm. It has also been confirmed that Athenry FC will have home advantage for their quarter final with Rush…

Jul 02, 2020

Seven-Race Card at Sligo this afternoon

There is a seven-race card at Sligo this evening with the first off at 4.10. This is first fixture at the Sligo race track since the resumption of racing in Ireland.

Jul 02, 2020

GPA call for a stop to any unauthorised inter-county training sessions

The Gaelic Players Association have written to county boards across the country asking them to stop any unauthorised inter-county training sessions. Despite the suspension of inter-county activity until September 14th, anecdotal evidence suggests many…

Jul 01, 2020

Mayo Ladies manager acknowledges the tough challenge ahead in Group 4

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

Jul 01, 2020

Draw has taken place for the Galway Senior Club Football Championship

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

Jul 01, 2020

Funding boost for Westport Camogie Club

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

Jul 01, 2020

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

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

Jul 01, 2020

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

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

Jul 01, 2020

Roscommon hurling manager Ciarán Comerford steps down

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

Jul 01, 2020

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

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

Jun 30, 2020

SSE Airtricity League to resume on 31st July

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

Jun 30, 2020

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

A Mayo county councillor is calling on GAA chiefs to reconsider postponing the All-Ireland schools series for the rest of this year. St Joseph's College, Foxford were due to face St Colmcille's Community School in the All-Ireland senior C football final,…

Jun 30, 2020

Roscommon GAA Club Championship Draws confirmed

Roscommon SFC Group A Strokestown St Brigids Elphin Clann na nGael Roscommon SFC Group B Roscommon Gaels St. Croans Western-Gaels Fuerty Roscommon SFC Group C Padraig Pearses Boyle Michael Glaveys Tulsk Roscommon IFC Group A Oran Kilmore Castlerea Eire Og…

Jun 30, 2020

Draws for the Ladies Football Championship take place this evening

The draws for the revised 2020 TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Championships will be broadcast LIVE on Facebook from 7:30pm this evening. The LGFA’s Commercial and Communications Manager Jackie Cahill will MC the Live event, while LGFA President, Marie…

Jun 30, 2020

The Murtagh brothers have returned to the Roscommon panel

Roscommon manager Anthony Cunningham's confirmed that the Murtagh brothers are back in his panel. Ciarain and Diarmuid opted out at the start of the year. However, Cunningham says the Murtaghs have had a change of heart and could be available for October's…

Jun 29, 2020

Connacht FA announce their youth Cup and Shield fixtures

Connacht FA Underage/Youth Cup & Shield Fixtures Connacht FA U-12 Cup Quarter Final Fixtures 25thJuly 2020 No HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM 1 Salthill Devon A v Ballina Town 2 Knocknacarra v Athenry A 3 Westport Utd A v Manulla A 4 Kiltimagh Knock Utd v Maree/Oranmore…

Jun 29, 2020

Gardaí investigate criminal damage at Moylough Sportsfield facilities

A Galway GAA club has made an appeal for witnesses to come forward after some of their facilities were criminally damaged over the weekend. Mountbellew Moylough posted pictures last night on their social media of extensive damage which was inflicted on the…

Jun 29, 2020

Draws announced for round one of the Calor Gas Super and Premier Cups

Calor Gas Super Cup—Round 1 Westport Utd v Ballyglass Snugboro Utd v Ballyhaunis Town Straide & Foxford Utd v Ballyheane Glenhest Rovers v Manulla Castlebar Celtic v Ballina Town Claremorris v Swinford Matches to be played on weekend 18th/19th July Calor Gas…

Jun 29, 2020

Revised fixture plan announced for the Mayo Football League

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

Jun 28, 2020

Listen: Knockmore Athlete Hugh Armstrong

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

Jun 28, 2020

Listen: Castlebar Tennis Star Roisin Murphy

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

Jun 28, 2020

Uncertainty over venues for Connacht Senior Football Championship

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

Jun 28, 2020

Listen: Mayo GAA Coaching Officer Declan O'Reilly

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

Jun 28, 2020

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

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

Jun 28, 2020

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

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

Jun 28, 2020

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

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

Jun 27, 2020

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

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

Jun 27, 2020

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

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

Jun 27, 2020

Former Sligo Rovers Boss set to become new Northern Ireland Manager

Ian Baraclough is set to become the new Northern Ireland manager. The former Sligo Rovers boss has reportedly been offered the job ahead of their Euro 2020 playoff semi-final against Bosnia this autumn. Baraclough is the current manager of Northern Ireland's…

Jun 26, 2020

Mayo to play Galway in League on opening weekend of the return of inter county action

The Mayo Senior footballers will play their final two rounds of the Allianz National Football League in October. Mayo will travel to Galway in Round 6 on the weekend of October 17th/18th and they welcome Tyrone to Elverys MacHale Park on the weekend of…

Jun 26, 2020

Knock-out championship football returns as the GAA confirm formats

For the first time in 20 years, there will be no second chances in the All-Ireland senior football championship. The GAA have confirmed that this year's truncated football championship will revert to its traditional format. The four provincial championships…

Jun 26, 2020

Covid-19 safety protocols to be revealed for Gaelic Games

The GAA is expected to give guidance today on the protocols to be followed by clubs if a player contracts Covid-19. As teams return to contact training from Monday, the association hopes to provide further information on what steps should be taken in the…

Jun 26, 2020

GAA to reveal All-Ireland Football and Hurling Championship format

The GAA will reveal its formats for this year's All Ireland Championships this morning. It's believed the football championship will be a straight knockout with no backdoor. The hurling championship will still have a backdoor system. The championships will…

Jun 25, 2020

Two owners per horse allowed on track from July 20th

Two owners per horse will be allowed on track from July 20th. Horse Racing Ireland has amended its racing protocols in line with the easing of restrictions. Owners will still be subject to pre-health screening and temperature checks on arrival. From July 1st,…

Jun 25, 2020

Mayo Football League issue revised Fixtures Diary

REVISED FIXTURE DIARY-----2020 DATE COMPETITION 18th/19thJuly FAI Junior Cup Quarter Final Mayo Super Cup----------Round 1 Mayo Premier Cup----------Round 1 Thurs 23rd July Outstanding Fixtures 25th/26thJuly Connacht Cup---------Round 5 Connacht…

Jun 25, 2020

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

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

Jun 25, 2020

GAA to announce revised Championship format tomorrow

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

Jun 25, 2020

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

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

Jun 24, 2020

Mayo is challenged to be active this Sunday

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

Jun 24, 2020

Seven Race Card at Roscommon this evening

There is a seven race card at Roscommon this evening with the first getting underway at 4.40pm. The going is described as good, yielding in places. The National Hunt meeting behind closed doors is the third fixture at the Roscommon track since Horse Racing…

Jun 24, 2020

Mayo GAA revise their format with Senior Leagues scrapped for 2020

There will be no senior league club football in Mayo this year. Originally it was agreed that the league would commence on the August Bank Holiday weekend, however the majority of clubs requested that under the circumstances the league should be scrapped for…

Jun 24, 2020

Westport United will play their FAI Junior Cup Quarter Final on Sunday July 19th

Westport United will play their FAI New Balance Junior Cup quarter final against Oliver Bond Celtic on Sunday July 19th. Westport will have home advantage for this huge encounter. The semi-finals of the Junior Cup are proposed for the weekend of the 22/23…

Jun 23, 2020

Ballina Stephenites GAA club are 'chomping at the bit' to get back training tomorrow

Ballina Stephenites, like GAA clubs across the country, are eagerly awaiting the return of group training from tomorrow. Following the announcement form GAA HQ last Friday pitches will open for contactless training. Contact training and challenge games will…

Jun 23, 2020

GAA county boards reminded of club game streaming protocols

GAA county boards have been reminded that they could face financial penalties if they live-stream club games simultaneously with matches that are being broadcast nationally by rights holders. TG4 and RTÉ are planning an extensive package of games through much…

Jun 22, 2020

2020 recipients of Martin Sheridan Bursaries announced

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

Jun 22, 2020

Horse racing continues behind closed doors at Roscommon today

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

Jun 22, 2020

The GPA want the Provincial Football Championship scrapped this season

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

Jun 21, 2020

James Nallen picks his best 15

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

Jun 21, 2020

GAA Stories wanted from the Grassroots of the Association

A major drive is being launched to source and publish for the first time Mayo GAA stories from the grassroots of the association. The collaboration between the association and publishers, Ballpoint Press Ltd, aims to gather the most comprehensive treasure…

Jun 21, 2020

Mayo Football League confirm action will return on the weekend of July 18th & 19th

The Mayo Football League met last night and has confirmed that action will kick off on the weekend of July 18th & 19th. The Mayo Football League Chairman Gerry Sweeney has thanked all the clubs for their excellent co operation in following all the protocols…

Jun 21, 2020

Mayo LGFA Chairperson releases statement

The Mayo LGFA Chairperson Yvonne McEvilly has released a statement in light of the Connacht LGFA appointed to take charge of ladies football in the county. After clarification from the LGFA president Ms. McEvilly has confirmed that Connacht LGFA have been…

Jun 21, 2020

Galway's Aaron Connolly sets up the winner for Brighton last night

Republic of Ireland attacker Aaron Connolly rose off the bench to produce a brilliant 94th-minute assist for Neal Maupay that saw relegation-threatened Brighton and Hove Albion earn a huge victory against Arsenal at the Amex Stadium. The Galway man came on…

Jun 20, 2020

GAA pitches to open for training next week under sped up road map

GAA pitches are set to open for gaelic football, hurling, ladies football and camogie training next Wednesday. Contact training and challenge games will be permitted in the Republic of Ireland from Monday June the 29th after the G-A-A revised their return to…

Jun 20, 2020

GAA has welcomed the Government's €70 million relief package for Irish Sport

The GAA has welcomed the Government's 70-million relief package for Irish sport. 40-million of that will be made available to the GAA, the IRFU and the FAI collectively. The GAA are spending this weekend discussing how the Government's sped-up COVID-19…

Jun 20, 2020

Connacht Council of LGFA has taken control of the running of ladies football in Mayo

The Connacht Council of LGFA has taken control of the running of ladies football in Mayo. It follows the resignation of ten members of the executive in March. On Thursday night, an executive meeting of the LGFA took the dramatic decision to take management…

Jun 19, 2020

LGFA confirms the format for this year's All Ireland championships

The LGFA have beaten the GAA to the punch in confirming the format for this year's All Ireland championships. The Senior Ladies championship will be contested by 12 sides split into four groups of three. Each of the group winners will progress to the All…

Jun 19, 2020

GAA expected to announced revised Championship format on Monday

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

Jun 19, 2020

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

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

Jun 18, 2020

Charlestown GAA mourning the loss of Colm Horkan

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

Jun 18, 2020

Connacht look certain to be included in next Seasons Champions Cup

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

Jun 18, 2020

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

There is renewed hope that the SSE Airtricity Premier Division can resume in early August. Positive talks between the clubs and the FAI were held yesterday, with the financial package on offer reportedly increased. It's believed clubs have been offered a…

Jun 17, 2020

Connacht Rugby players to undergo coronavirus testing before returning to training on June 29th

Coronavirus testing at the provinces will begin next week. Players and staff at Leinster and Munster will be the first to be tested ahead of their return to training next week. Connacht and Ulster will undergo testing before returning to training on June 29th.

Jun 17, 2020

Galway United manager hopeful of a return to league games in early August

Talks will resume today between the FAI and League of Ireland clubs over whether a deal can be reached over a return to play. Looking at other avenues of income - such as from streaming games - will be important for clubs, according to the manager of Galway…

Jun 16, 2020

GAA confirms Cúl Camps will start on 20th July

The GAA has announced that the 2020 Cúl Camps will go ahead this Summer, beginning on 20 July. It comes in conjunction with the Safe Return to Gaelic Games Document and the easing of restrictions brought into place due to the coronavirus pandemic. A list of…

Jun 16, 2020

FAI board backs Quinn and Owens after St Pat's criticism

The board of the FAI say they will support its executive in their endeavours to find a resolution to get the League of Ireland season back on track. The Association issued a statement after St Patrick's Athletic owner Garrett Kelleher reportedly wrote to 3…

Jun 16, 2020

The CPA want full eleven-week window used for club championships

The Club Players Association are calling for all eleven weeks of the club window to be used for their stated purpose. The CPA have hit out at some counties getting their club championships out of the way quickly in blitz formats. Club fixtures can resume on…

Jun 15, 2020

FAI continue their talks with clubs over a return to football

Talks between the FAI and the League of Ireland clubs over financing and the resumption of football in this country will continue today. The 19 SSE Airtricity League clubs held meetings with the governing body on Thursday and Friday. The FAI claimed those…

Jun 15, 2020

Horse racing returns to Roscommon this afternoon

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

Jun 14, 2020

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

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

Jun 14, 2020

Kevin O'Neill picks his best 15

Kevin O’Neill joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport today to pick his best 15. The Knockmore native made his senior debut for Mayo in 1993 and over his career won five provincial crowns and appeared in two All-Ireland Finals in Croke Park. Here is…

Jun 14, 2020

Return to Club action in Mayo discussed on Sunday Sport

Mayo GAA released their schedule of matches for the 2020 Mayo senior leagues and club championships earlier this week. The senior, intermediate and junior club football championships will be played out during a six-week window, beginning on the weekend of…

Jun 14, 2020

MacSharry claims the awarding of an FAI Covid-19 testing contract 'does not reflect well' on the association

Fianna Fáil TD Marc Mac Sharry has claimed that the decision to award the contract for Covid-19 testing on League of Ireland players to Advanced Medical Services "does not refelect well on the FAI". One of the company's directors is the FAI's medical director…

Jun 14, 2020

Rugby Players Ireland disappointed by leaks of proposed salary cuts

The union that represents Irish rugby players has expressed its disappointment over the leaking of proposed salary cuts to the media. The IRFU are seeking a 20 per cent reduction to players' salaries - according to an Irish Times report - as they deal with…

Jun 13, 2020

League of Ireland Clubs set to weigh up return to action this weekend

League of Ireland clubs are set to weigh up FAI proposals this weekend about the possible resumption of the Airtricity League. Irish football's governing body are hopeful of securing government funding but Derry, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians are…

Jun 13, 2020

GAA looking at staging an All-Ireland Senior Football Final a week before Christmas

The GAA’s Central Competition Controls Committee (CCCC) is advancing plans for the inter-county season with the aim of completing it in the same calendar year and finishing out the remaining league games on the first two weekends available, October 17/18 and…

Jun 12, 2020

Return of the League of Ireland in 2020 remains in the balance

The return of the League of Ireland in 2020 remains in the balance after the FAI failed to get sign off on a financial package to support the return of clubs to action. One area being proposed is for the four clubs that have qualified for Europe, Dundalk,…

Jun 12, 2020

Mayo's second most successful Gaelic football club finds it's name under scrutiny

The name of Mayo’s second most successful Gaelic Football club has come under scrutiny because of the Irish patriot they’re named after. Castlebar Mitchels is one of eight GAA clubs on the island of Ireland named after famous Irish revolutionary and…

Jun 11, 2020

September start planned for club rugby competitions

The IRFU are now in a position to add a ‘Competition Stage’ to their Return To Rugby Guidelines For Clubs. This is to allow clubs to plan and work towards the start of the 2020/21 season and the playing of rugby matches. September has been given as the month…

Jun 11, 2020

Ballycroy man set to complete 300km in 30 days challenge for charity this evening

A Ballycroy man is today completing his 300km in 30 days run for Gearoid's smile. Due to current circumstances Gearoids Smile’s main fundraiser for the year the three peaks challenge was postponed. The charity provides support for children suffering from…

Jun 11, 2020

Reports that Round 6 of the National Football League will be the first inter county action

The Irish Daily Mail are reporting that round six of the Allianz National Football League will be the first inter county action to be showcased on the weekend of October 17th. However, it is undecided when to play the final round. The final round would only…

Jun 10, 2020

Mayo GAA announce revised League & Championship Dates

Mayo GAA has today confirmed that the format of the club championship will run as originally intended with group stages followed by knock-out. The first round of the club hurling championship will commence on Friday July 31st with the football leagues also…

Jun 10, 2020

Galway Utd seek clarity on financial aid to return to football

Galway United have added their voice to calls for clarity on the financial assistance that will be required to aid a return to League of Ireland action. Clubs are expected to find out tomorrow whether enough revenue can be sourced to cover the costs of a…

Jun 10, 2020

Moy Davitts 50/50 draw recommences this weekend

Moy Davitts GAA club 50/50 draw will recommence this Saturday 13th June. Details of how to play online are available on the club's Facebook and Twitter pages. Over 20 Mayo GAA clubs are now running their lotto online on a weekly basis, and are appealing for…

Jun 09, 2020

The Connacht final may take place in Croke Park because of the pandemic

The Connacht final may have to be played in Croke Park this year to keep with social distancing guidelines. That’s according to the secretary of the Connacht GAA Council John Prenty, who thinks the two meter rule would make all Connacht venue ineligible to…

Jun 09, 2020

Chief Medical Officer says it's too soon to talk about large crowds at GAA games

Tony Holohan has poured cold water on the prospect of a half-full Croke Park happening this year. The All Ireland championships are set for a mid-October start, and GAA president John Horan says they're hopeful of allowing crowds into matches. Horan said that…

Jun 08, 2020

Horse racing returns in Ireland for the first time in 11 weeks

Horse racing resumes in Ireland today after 11 weeks following the Covid-19 lockdown. The first meeting - behind closed doors and under strict protocols - takes place at Naas Racecourse. The eight-race card gets underway at 2:55pm

Jun 08, 2020

GAA hope to have crowds of up to 42,000 in Croke Park

John Horan says Croke Park could hold up to 21,000 spectators for Championship games later this year under current Covid-19 restrictions. The GAA President also believes that number could be doubled to 42,000 if social distancing is reduced from two metres to…

Jun 07, 2020

Mayo clubs call for the Skechers National Competitions to be finished

There have been calls for the SFAI to forgo their decision to cancel the Skechers National Cup Competitions. Mayo Clubs Castlebar Celtic and Kiltimagh/Knock United made the quarter-finals of the u-14 and u-16 competitions respectively. Celtic were looking…

Jun 07, 2020

Johnny Carey picks his best 15

Mayo’s first ever All-Star Johnny Carey joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport today to pick his best 15. The Bangor Erris native picked his team solely based on players he played against. Here is Johnny’s team: Martin Furlong Enda Colleran Noel Tierney…

Jun 07, 2020

LISTEN: Mayo GAA Chairman Liam Moffatt on the Sunday Sports Show

The CCC of the Mayo County Board will meet tomorrow night to discuss and plan towards the restart of games. The GAA released it’s roadmap on Friday for the return of action. From tomorrow dedicated GAA walking tracks may be used for recreational use in groups…

Jun 06, 2020

FAI will meet to discuss new Government measures

The FAI's steering group are set to meet today to discuss their plans for the resumption of football in the light of the government's latest easing of restrictions. They'll discuss their current plans to allow football to return across the country from July…

Jun 06, 2020

GAA target October inter-county return as they publish road map

The GAA are targeting a return to inter-county action for October 17th. They've published their guidelines for a safe return to gaelic games. Walkways around pitches can re-open on Monday, but the pitches themselves remain off limits for another three weeks.…

Jun 05, 2020

Elite athletes can return to their training facilities as of Monday

The government has announced that elite athletes can return to their training facilities as of Monday. Groups of no more than fifteen will be allowed to congregate for sporting reasons. While greyhound racing will be allowed to resume behind closed doors.…

Jun 05, 2020

Showjumping Ireland ready to resume

Horse Sport Ireland and Showjumping Ireland are delighted to announce that as part of the resumption of equestrian activities that had been postponed due to the Covid-19 crisis, the 2020 Horse Sport Ireland Premier Series, and Irish Sport Horse Studbook…

Jun 05, 2020

Mayo GAA holding first coaching webinar on Monday

Mayo GAA are holding a series of webinars to aid the development of players & coaches. The first webinar will be on Monday June 8th with Andy Moran, he will be covering match day preparation. To register contact your club coaching officer.

Jun 05, 2020

Latest round of FAI Covid-19 tests produce zero positive results

The FAI have accepted Bohemians' apology for minor breaches of their training guidelines. Bohs' admitted that they made an "error" in allowing two groups of three players to train at Father Collins Park in Donaghmede. The club insist that they were following…

Jun 05, 2020

GAA set to confirm their return to play programme today

The Governments announcement of the continuation to phase 2 of their roadmap will bring good news for the GAA today. It's expected pitches with perimeter walkways will be able to re-open as soon as next week. Training could also be brought forward a phase to…

Jun 04, 2020

HRI confirm one-week extension of the flat season

Horse Racing Ireland has confirmed there will be a one-week extension of the flat season. In a revised calendar for the last five months of the year, they've also squeezed in an additional 39 fixtures. Racing is due to resume behind closed doors at Naas on…

Jun 04, 2020

18 GAA Clubs in Mayo now have their lotto available to play online

There are now 18 Mayo clubs who have their lotto or 50/50 draws available to play online with thousands of euro to be won. If you play one now, send Mayo GAA a screenshot & you could win a signed Mayo jersey. Ballina Stephenites are relaunching their club…

Jun 04, 2020

Connacht sign up 6 Academy players on senior contracts

Connacht have signed up six promising young players on senior contracts for rugby's resumption. The six contracts all come from players making the step up for the Academy. Niall Murray, Jordan Duggan, Colm Reilly, Sean Masterson - younger brother of current…

Jun 04, 2020

Former Leitrim footballer Joe Canning has passed away

Former Leitrim footballer Joe Canning has passed away after a battle with illness. Joe was part of the Gortletteragh team that won a Leitrim title in 1970 and represented his county at inter-county level. He went on to become a key figure in Mullingar club St…

Jun 03, 2020

Six Connacht Academy players sign pro contracts

Connacht Rugby have announced that six players have signed professional contracts with the province having come through the club's academy. Niall Murray, Colm Reilly, Seán Masterson, Conor Dean, Jordan Duggan and Peter Sullivan will all be integrated into the…

Jun 03, 2020

GAA set to sign off on return to play roadmap on Friday

The GAA will take the next steps towards emerging from the lockdown on Friday. It's expected that the Association’s 'Return to Play’ roadmap will be agreed upon by the specially-formed Covid-19 Advisory Group before being ratified by GAA Management. RTE Sport…

Jun 03, 2020

Horse racing resumes in Ireland next week, behind closed doors

Horse racing in Ireland resumes next week, behind closed doors. The first meeting is in Naas on Monday next 8th June, with strict protocols in place. In this region, Roscommon will host meetings on Monday 15th, Monday 22nd and Wed 24th June. It will be July…

Jun 02, 2020

IRFU requests clubs create voluntary Covid-19 roles

The IRFU have requested that their 217 clubs create roles for COVID 19 safety and compliance officers on a voluntary basis. Physical contact sports will be allowed to permit full contact training from August 10th under the Government's road map.

Jun 02, 2020

FAI Council member complains to FIFA and UEFA about the Governance of the Association

An FAI Council member, Nixon Morton, has complained to FIFA and UEFA over areas under the current Governance of the Association. Morton is the Schools representative on the Council, and wrote to the World and European bodies to raise issues around the…

May 31, 2020

Anthony Finnerty picks his best 15

Former Mayo footballer Anthony Finnerty joined Michael D. McAndrew this afternoon to pick his best 15 team. A playing career with Mayo spanning from the early 1980's to 1996 meant the Mayo man had plenty to choose from. The Moygownagh native reflected on the…

May 31, 2020

Aidan O'Shea to feature on Sunday Sport today

With no football in the immediate future Mayo’s Aidan O’Shea has used the time to working on areas where he can improve his game while also reminiscing about his time spent playing American Football. O’Shea spoke to Oisin Langan ahead of the re-release of AIB…

May 31, 2020

Death has taken place of legendary Galway boxer Michael "Chick" Gillen

The death has taken place of legendary Galway personality Michael 'Chick' Gillen at the age of 87. Chick is best known as the founder of the Olympic Boxing Club in Galway in 1988, being the coach of Olympic flag bearer Francie Barrett at Atlanta 1996 and…

May 31, 2020

Killererin GAA mourning the loss of Pat Devane

Killererin GAA in Galway is mourning the loss of one of the club's greatest stalwarts Pat Devane. Pat served the club with distinction for many years as player, mentor, chairman, secretary, county board delegate, PRO and filled various other administrative…

May 29, 2020

Olympic boss says Covid-19 restrictions are disadvantaging Irish athletes

Olympic Federation of Ireland CEO Peter Sherrard has warned that Irish Olympians are losing ground on their European and global rivals because of Ireland's Covid-19 restrictions. The OFI want to see measures put in place to assist prospective Olympic and…

May 29, 2020

Connacht Rugby announces more departures from the club

Connacht Rugby has confirmed a number of players will depart the club next month at the end of their respective contracts. Tom McCartney has announced his retirement from rugby and has returned to New Zealand after six years with Connacht. Fellow centurion…

May 29, 2020

FAI to discuss delay in creating a return to action schedule

The FAI's deputy interim CEO Niall Quinn will meet with players' representatives from the League of Ireland later. They're set to discuss the delay in creating a schedule for the return of the SSE Airtricity League. Players and staff from the four European…

May 29, 2020

GAA reiterate they will not rush a return to action or reopening of facilities

The GAA have re-iterated that they won't rush the return of matches or opening of their facilities. President John Horan says they'll only consider bringing forward their planned dates if it's deemed safe to do so. If an All-Ireland Championship is played…

May 28, 2020

Microsoft One Training webinars for Mayo GAA Club Officers

There will be training webinars for club officers in Mayo in relation to Microsoft One training this evening and on Tuesday June 2nd. Training will be done through Microsoft teams. One Drive training for South Mayo clubs is this evening at 7pm and training…

May 28, 2020

Kiltane GAA will host an online quiz this Sunday

Kiltane GAA Club will hold a virtual quiz this Sunday night at 8pm. The Quiz is in aid of the 4 churches in the Kiltane parish. It gets underway at 8pm on Sunday and you can join in by accessing Kiltane GAA's Facebook page.

May 28, 2020

Aghamore Bikeathon this Saturday in memory of the late Tom Caulfield

Aghamore Bikeathon in aid of Aghamore Community Development will take place this Saturday, 30th May from 8am to 8pm. Observing current restrictions, cycling 2 metres apart and no more than three cyclists at a time. Armbands will be worn in memory of the late…

May 28, 2020

Curry GAA will undertake a virtual run to Ruislip this weekend in memory of JP Duffy

Curry GAA Club will undertake a virtual run to Ruislip in memory of the late JP Duffy this Saturday May 30th. JP Duffy, a married dad of three, sadly became seriously ill and died while completing the Sea2Summit Adventure Race in November. The Curry GAA men's…

May 28, 2020

League of Ireland players & staff tests are negative

The players and staff at Bohemians, Derry City, Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers will undergo another round of COVID-19 screening next Monday. There were no positive results from the first round of screening, which took place earlier this week. It's hoped those…

May 28, 2020

GAA won't ease restrictions until it is safe to do so

The GAA's director general Tom Ryan insists that the re-opening of grounds must be safe. There have been calls in recent days to open the gates ahead of the current proposed date of July the 20th. However, Ryan says they're guided by concern for the safety of…

May 27, 2020

Record numbers of adults participating in sport

The noticeable increase in people walking, running and cycling over the last few months has been backed up by new Sport Ireland findings which show that an unprecedented numbers of adults in Ireland are now engaging in some sort of exercise. With the Covid-19…

May 27, 2020

Connacht GAA expect Air Dome project to be completed by September

The €3 million Air Dome project at the Connacht Centre of Excellence in Bekan will be completed in early September. Construction on the Air Dome in Bekan commenced last October but was halted in March due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Work on the facility, which…

May 27, 2020

RTE to start summer racing coverage next month

RTÉ have confirmed they will broadcast the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas live from the Curragh, as the return of Irish racing moves closer. Racing in Ireland has been postponed since Wednesday March 25th due to the coronavirus crisis, however the sport is set to…

May 26, 2020

Proceeds of Kiltimagh Knock Utd draw this weekend going to Pieta House

The proceeds of Kiltimagh Knock Soccer Club 50/50 draw this Sunday night ( 31st May) will go to Pieta House. A Ticket link is available on the club Facebook page or in local outlets in Knock and Kiltimagh . All support would be much appreciated.

May 26, 2020

Gaelic Games coaching survey to be the biggest in Irish sport

The biggest ever coaching survey conducted in Irish sport will see the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association join forces to help shape the future development of Gaelic games. Over the next three weeks coaches at every level of football, hurling and camogie are…

May 26, 2020

Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry adapts to training out of the pool

Sligo swimmer Mona McSharry has come to terms with training from home during the current restrictions. The breaststroke specialist has been out of the pool since mid-March and has been keeping herself active at home with gym equipment. The 19-year-old looks…

May 26, 2020

World Rugby set to adopt temporary Covid-19 rules within two days

Rugby could be set for a major overhaul if World Rugby adopt suggestions made by a new study. The research, commissioned by rugby's governing body, suggests removing face-to-face tackles and reset scrums to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. World…

May 25, 2020

League of Ireland steps of plans for return today by testing players for Covid-19

The League of Ireland will step up plans to a return today when players from four clubs will be tested for Covid-19. Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians and Derry City are all due to compete in European competition later this year and have been invited to…

May 24, 2020

Listen: Former Sligo Rovers Keeper Ciaran Kelly on life in Doha

Former Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Ciaran Kelly joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport today. The Mayo native is based in Qatar since 2017 and is head coach of a youth academy in a country undergoing a football revolution.…

May 24, 2020

Listen: Westport jockey Conor Hoban on Sunday Sport

Westport jockey Conor Hoban joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport this afternoon. The 29 year old has built up a pre-training business in Kildare which he is mixing in with being a jockey. Hoban is chomping at the bit to get back racing next month.…

May 24, 2020

Colm O'Rourke believes GAA pitches could be opened in a controlled manner

Former Meath footballer Colm O'Rourke has expressed his belief that GAA pitches could be opened in a 'controlled manner'. GAA president John Horan said two weeks ago that the return of gaelic games was unlikely while social distancing to help stop the spread…

May 24, 2020

Pat Fallon picks his best 15

Today was the turn of former Mayo Star Pat Fallon to pick his best 15. The All-Star from 1997 joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport to pick his best team that he played with or against. Here is Pat’s team: Peter Burke Kenny Mortimer Kevin Cahill Tomas…

May 24, 2020

Garrymore GAA Senior players raising funds to purchase PPE for Western Care

Members of Garrymore GAA sourced 100,000 units of PPE on behalf of Western Care Association during the COVID-19 crisis. Over the June Bank Holiday weekend Garrymore GAA senior team are doing a 5KM fun run to raise funds to purchase this PPE. The Club is…

May 24, 2020

13 Mayo cyclists putting their hearts in to cycle challenge

For the past ten weeks cyclists all over the country have been locked-down as restrictions have stopped them from cycling any further than two kilometres from their homes. Lately this has been increased to five kilometres. The weather has been abnormally good…

May 24, 2020

Mayo referees do their bit for Roar for Ruairi

Mayo referees excelled for Roar for Ruairi yesterday by running 4km and raising vital funds in the process. Hundreds of people took part in the campaign and completed 4km yesterday by running,walking, cycling and swimming. So far the campaign has raised…

May 22, 2020

IRFU stands to lose 20 million euro if Six Nations is not completed

The IRFU stands to lose up to 20-million euro if this season's Six Nations is not completed and the autumn internationals cancelled. CEO Philip Browne has been giving an update on the association's standing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He says even if autumn…

May 22, 2020

Bernard Brogan baffled by the opposition to playing games behind closed doors

Dublin legend Bernard Brogan says he's "baffled" by the opposition to potentially playing the GAA championship behind closed doors. The status of the 2020 season remains unclear, but it seems almost certain games would have to be played without spectators if…

May 22, 2020

LGFA suspends injury fund

The LGFA has suspended its injury fund with immediate effect amid reports that teams intend to train on non-GAA facilities. This means that, according to the LGFA, any individual who suffers an injury during these sessions will be "personally responsible" for…

May 22, 2020

IRFU targeting a return for rugby in August

The IRFU are targeting a return for rugby in August, with a series of games planned for the Irish provinces. At a press briefing, the IRFU's Chief Executive Philip Browne says they are hopeful of staging a round of interprovincial games behind closed doors on…

May 22, 2020

Rob Hennelly says the health of the public must come first

Mayo goalkeeper Rob Hennelly doesn't feel a Championship should take place this year if it puts public health in jeopardy. The Breaffy club man was speaking to Midwest Radio today and says his teammates are just following the guidelines and are being put…

May 22, 2020

The funeral takes places today of former Kiltimagh GAA player Darragh Sloyan

The funeral takes place today of former Kiltimagh player Darragh Sloyan. Darragh played for Mayo at a number of levels including the Mayo minor teams of 2002 & 2003 and also had a spell with Castlebar Mitchels. Darragh is survived by his wife Lorraine,…

May 22, 2020

Galway Races remains a seven-day meeting on original dates

Horse Racing Ireland has announced the Galway Festival will remain a seven-day meeting on its original dates this year. However, there will be significant changes to the traditional race programme, with the opening two days to host Flat races only, while the…

May 21, 2020

World Swimming Championships put back a year

The World Swimming Championships have been put back 12 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The sport's world governing body Fina announced the short-course championships will now take place between December 13th and 18th in 2021. Irish swimmers such as…

May 21, 2020

Roscommon Senior Football manager says his players greatly miss human & team interaction

Roscommon Senior football manager Anthony Cunningham says his players greatly miss human and team interaction since the squad disbanded. Cunningham led the Rossies to Connacht glory last year, becoming the first GAA manager to win senior titles - in both…

May 21, 2020

Castlebar Celtic remind the public their grounds remain closed

Castlebar Celtic are reminding the general public that due to HSE guidelines and Covid-19 restrictions Celtic Park is closed. The club have installed CCTV and it is operational in all parts of the grounds. Any groups or individuals found gaining access to the…

May 21, 2020

League of Ireland clubs could be given a potential return date later today

League of Ireland clubs could find out more about a potential return date later on when the FAI's steering group meets again. Thomond Park could be used as a venue for games, when the season resumes. The Aviva Stadium, Tallaght Stadium and Athlone are also in…

May 21, 2020

Sports data company set to examine GAA contact time

The Newry-based company behind the 'Player Proximity' white paper that provided detail of contact between Premier League players ahead of a return to training this week hopes to be soon in a position to provide similar information to its GAA clients.…

May 20, 2020

Stephen Kenny launches FAI-ETB Player Development Course applications

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has launched the application process for the next Player Development Course, jointly hosted by the Football Association of Ireland and several Education & Training Boards countrywide. As a manager who worked with six…

May 20, 2020

Lee Keegan calls for GAA to make a decision sooner rather than later

Lee Keegan believes the vast majority of inter-county players want the GAA to make a call sooner rather than later on whether there will be a championship in 2020. The most recent Croke Park position indicated October as the earliest possible starting point…

May 20, 2020

Tributes paid to Darragh Sloyan

Tributes are being paid today following the sudden death of former Kiltimagh player Darragh Sloyan. Darragh played for Mayo at a number of levels including the Mayo minor teams of 2002 & 2003 and also had a spell with Castlebar Mitchels. Darragh is survived…

May 20, 2020

Ballina Rugby Club launch future development fund

Ballina Rugby Club is reaching out to supporters at home and abroad asking them to get behind a gofundme page set up to continue the future development of the club on Creggs Road. The club say they face their own challenges. Teams haven’t been able to play…

May 19, 2020

Dublin Marathon cancelled due to coronavirus

This year's Dublin Marathon has been cancelled because of the coronavirus. The race was due to be held on October 25th but it's been called off "in the best interest of the health and wellbeing of all those involved". Organisers say they looked at a number of…

May 19, 2020

Federation of Irish Sport calls for a 'resilience fund' and the establishment of a 'Sport Task Force'

The Federation for Irish Sport is calling for the government to immediately introduce a ‘resilience fund’ for the sector to offset the impact of the covid-19 restrictions. The Federation also believes that sport needs its own Task Force similar to the one set…

May 19, 2020

SFAI Leagues will resume on the first weekend of September

The SFAI Executive Committee decided that all of its member Leagues shall be eligible to recommence fixtures and football activity once schools have reopened on the weekend of the 5th/6th of September. In a statement they say the restart will be subject to…

May 19, 2020

Mayo athlete to benefit from the postponement of the Olympics

A Mayo athlete believes the postponement of the Olympics will benefit her as she trains and builds momentum for another year. 18-year-old Maeve Gallagher had her focus firmly on her leaving cert exams and the world championships this year. However, with the…

May 18, 2020

Connacht announce four new signings for next season

Connacht have announced four of new signings today, strengthening their squad ahead of the 2020/21 season by landing two Munster players and two from Leinster. Munster duo Sammy Arnold and Conor Oliver, and Leinster pair Jack Aungier and Oisin Dowling will…

May 18, 2020

Claremorris Golf Club welcome return of 'some normality' to life as courses reopen

Golfers across the region are beginning to return to the fairways as restrictions are lifted as part of phase one of the government’s roadmap to exit the Covid-19 lockdown. There have been steady flows of people heading to Claremorris Golf Course in…

May 17, 2020

Shane Curran picks his best 15

Roscommon's Shane Curran joined Michael D. McAndrew on Sunday Sport today to pick his best 15 that ever played with or against. The legendary goalkeeper confined his team to Connacht and also picked his 15 without the inclusion of any players from his native…

May 17, 2020

AFLW Agent Jason Hill speaks to Sunday Sport

Jason Hill, an AFLW agent and founder of Cross-Coders was not impressed with the comments of Mayo Ladies football manager Peter Leahy on Midwest Sport last Sunday where he said players have to decide whether to commit fully to the Green and Red set-up or to…

May 17, 2020

LISTEN: Ballintubber Senior football manager praises the GAA's response to the pandemic

The Ballintubber Senior Football manager believes the GAA has done the right thing by calling a halt to all activities during the pandemic Kevin Johnson has praised the organisation's response to the outbreak and highlighted the role played by clubs in their…

May 17, 2020

Racing returns to Roscommon on Monday June 15th

Naas racecourse will stage the return of horse racing on June 8th. Horse Racing Ireland have revealed the fixtures for June after a board meeting was held yesterday. At the Curragh during the first week of action - the 2000 Guineas go ahead on Friday June 12…

May 17, 2020

Horse Racing Ireland to publish their June race meeting schedule

Horse Racing Ireland will publish their schedule for race meetings in June later today. The sport is set to resume behind closed doors from June the 8th. Horse racing Ireland chief executive Brian Kavanagh says they hope to re-fix many of the lost cards in…

May 16, 2020

Government establishes a 'Return to Sport Expert Group'

The government has established a "'Return to Sport Expert Group" to give guidance to sporting bodies on the phased return of sport in Ireland. Minister for Sport, Shane Ross, and Minister of State with responsibility for Sport, Brendan Griffin will chair the…

May 16, 2020

FAI pathway for a safe return to action includes a pilot programme in June

The FAI have confirmed a four-team tournament will take place this summer to test the waters for the sport's return. Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians and Derry City will all be regularly tested for COVID-19 from May 26th. They'll then be allowed to resume…

May 16, 2020

LGFA calls all inter-county training to a halt and surveys game stakeholders

The LGFA have requested that all inter-county training be called to a halt. A survey of 3000 of the game's stakeholders revealed some pessimism surrounding ladies football this year. Just 51 per cent believe there will be football of any kind in 2020. While…

May 15, 2020

Racing set to resume behind closed doors on June 8th

Horse Racing Ireland has confirmed that the sport will resume behind closed doors on June 8th. HRI have welcomed news of the return, which comes three-weeks ahead of schedule. They'll publish a fixture list for the month of June on Sunday. Ten meetings were…

May 15, 2020

Eastern Gaels to undertake a 'GoSolo' run for local charities this weekend

Eastern Gaels Senior Players will complete a GoSolo" run on Sunday to raise funds for Brickens Group Home and Brickens Meals on Wheels. Players will solo a ball from each players house to the next players house around Brickens Bekan and Logboy hand-passing a…

May 15, 2020

A Mayo football club hits out at anti-social behaviour at their closed facilities

A Mayo football club are warning of anti-social behaviour at their facilities. The incident occurred at the Mount Falcon grounds of Conn Rangers FC over the past two days. In a statement on their Facebook page last night the club said: "The events in question…

May 15, 2020

Mayo GAA appeal for the public to support a Ballycastle GAA family

Mayo GAA are appealing for public donations to support a Ballycastle family who need to renovate their home to meet their child's needs. The 'Roar for Ruairi' initiative is in support of Ruairi McDonnell, who was diagnosed with a rare neurological disease…

May 14, 2020

Connacht Rugby unveils limited edition "heroes" jersey

Connacht Rugby, along with their partners Elverys and BLK, have collaborated to create a special and unique, Limited-Edition ‘Heroes’ jersey in aid of ALONE and the Galway and Mayo/Roscommon Hospices. During these unprecedented times, ALONE and the…

May 14, 2020

Former All-Ireland winner against a return to action this year

Former All Ireland winner with Donegal - Mark McHugh has revealed he was one of the players who said they would be against a return to action this year. A Club Players' Association survey found that 22 per cent of players would not return to training or…

May 14, 2020

Athletics Ireland ready for return of restricted training on Monday

Athletics Ireland has confirmed both Sport Ireland and Government clearance to resume limited club and other athletic activity beginning from next Monday, May 18th. One of the first sports to receive such Sport Ireland and Government endorsement as part of…

May 13, 2020

Croi giving people the chance to win limited edition Mayo GAA jersey

Croi the Irish Heart & Stroke charity is giving people the chance to win a limited edition Croi Mayo Jersey. The Mayo senior football team wore the special ‘one-off’ jersey carrying Croí’s logo for their National League match against Kerry at Elverys MacHale…

May 13, 2020

Basketball Ireland say they'll be issuing a return date for competitions very soon

Basketball Ireland say they'll be issuing a return date for competitions as soon as possible. The sport is listed under phase 5 of the government's roadmap, meaning it cannot resume until August 10th. Basketball Ireland say they're working on new training…

May 13, 2020

Ballycroy man running 300km in 30 days for charity

A Ballycroy man is running 300km in 30 days for Gearoid's smile. Due to current circumstances Gearoids Smile’s main fundraiser for the year the three peaks challenge has had to be postponed. The charity provides support for children suffering from cancer and…

May 13, 2020

Conor Mortimer finds it hard to see an Inter County Championship this year

Former Mayo Star Conor Mortimer says he finds it hard to see an inter county championship this year. On Sunday night, GAA President John Horan said that he does not expect football or hurling to resume while social distancing measures are in place. Conor…

May 13, 2020

Republic of Ireland set to hold matches behind closed doors

The Republic of Ireland are set to hold matches behind closed doors if and when they are staged at Lansdowne Road this year. Stephen Kenny's first competitive game in charge is set to be against Bulgaria on September 3rd. It's believed FIFA and UEFA could end…

May 13, 2020

Golf clubs reopen next Monday, for members living within 5km of the course

Golf clubs in the Republic of Ireland will reopen for play from next Monday, but only to members, and only for members who live within 5km of the course. The GUI announced yesterday that the Irish Amateur Open and the four provincial championships for 2020 -…

May 12, 2020

AFLW agent responds to Mayo ladies manager Peter Leahy

An agent for the Australian Football Women's League says he's extremely disappointed at comments made by Peter Leahy, in which the Mayo ladies manager said footballers will have to decide whether to commit fully to their county or to the AFLW going forward.…

May 12, 2020

Mayo GAA clubs told to resume paying levies during the pandemic

Mayo GAA clubs have been told they must pay their club levies despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and restrictions. Clubs were notified on Sunday evening by the Secretary of Mayo GAA Dermot Butler, who said the move comes following a Directive from Croke…

May 12, 2020

22% of the Club Players' Association won't resume training without Covid-19 vaccine

More than one in five of members of the Club Players' Association would not be prepared to return to training until a Covid-19 vaccine is available. The CPA surveyed its membership last week and from the 3,008 respondents, 57 per cent were willing to return…

May 12, 2020

FAI wants government guidance on infrastructural costs facing amateur clubs

The FAI wants government guidance on the infrastructural costs that amateur clubs will face for a safe return to play. Team sports could resume behind closed doors as early as July 20 under the government's roadmap. But the FAI are seeking further clarity on…

May 11, 2020

Ballinrobe GAA Club pays tribute to former player who passed away in Co Clare

Ballinrobe GAA Club has paid tribute this evening to Liam O'Haire, a former Ballinrobe footballer who passed away yesterday in Crusheen, Co Clare following an illness. 42-year old Mr O'Haire was a native of Rathkelly, Ballinrobe, and his family have a long…

May 11, 2020

Achill Half Marathon and 10K run postponed until the 12th of September

The Achill Half Marathon and 10k run has been postponed until the 12th of September this year. Registration for the event is closed and will re-open for new entries on the 1st June to accommodate changes by registered runners as of the 9th of May. Any…

May 11, 2020

Mayo Ladies footballers must decide between playing AFLW and LGFA

Members of the Mayo senior ladies football team will have to decide whether to commit fully to the LGFA or AFL from now on. Mayo Ladies manager Peter Leahy made the announcement on the Sunday Sports show yesterday. The Westmeath man says playing two codes in…

May 11, 2020

GAA unlikely to resume while social distancing remains in place

John Horan says he doesn't expect the GAA season to resume while social distancing measures are in place. The GAA President is also predicting a loss of € 50 million in revenue for the Association this year because of the impact of Covid-19. Horan said…

May 10, 2020

Conor Mortimer selects his best 15

We continued with our best 15 selections today and former Mayo Star Conor Mortimer joined us in the hot-seat to pick his team. It is a concept we started on Sunday Sport a number of weeks back where we invite past players and regular contributors on to select…

May 10, 2020

Nicholas Quinn says he felt relief that the Tokyo Olympics were postponed

Olympic Swimmer Nicholas Quinn says it was a relief that the Tokyo Olympics were postponed until next year. The Castlebar man says from an athlete’s point of view it was great to have the clarity. Quinn who is based in Edinburgh told Sunday Sport today that…

May 10, 2020

Mayo Ladies manager calls for the 2020 season to be cancelled

Mayo Ladies manager Peter Leahy is calling on all contact sport to be called off this year and argues that the LGFA and other sporting organisations should focus on a return to play in 2021. Leahy believes that it is too difficult to run a championship in…

May 10, 2020

Rochford hails Dublin's ability to convert chances as key to their success over the past decade

Former Mayo manager Stephen Rochford argues that what led this Dublin team to five All-Ireland titles in-a-row is the ability to seize their opportunities in finals. That is something he traces all the way back to the 2011 decider when a Pat Gilroy-managed…

May 10, 2020

Belmullet GAA raise over €12,000 for Pieta House with 24 hour Kickathon

Belmullet GAA have has raised over €12,000 for Pieta House in their 24 hour Wall Ball Kickathon. The event was the brainchild of 21 year old Aaron Carey where members of the team played wall ball constantly for 24 hours from sunrise on Friday until sunrise…

May 08, 2020

Kiltimagh Knock United donate proceeds of 50/50 draws to Pieta House

A Mayo sports club has joined the cause to support Pieta House in the absence of the traditional Darkness Into Light walks. Kiltimagh Knock Utd have re-launched their online 5050 draw, with proceeds of this weekend and June Bank Holiday going to the charity.…

May 08, 2020

Belmullet GAA begin their 24 hour Wall Ball Kickathon for Pieta House

Belmullet GAA have begun their 24hr 'Wall Ball Kickathon for Pieta House. On hearing that the Pieta House Darkness Into Light would be cancelled this year, Belmullet player Aaron Carey decided to do something to raise funds for the charity. The 21-year-old…

May 07, 2020

Belmullet footballer Shane Nallen starts 300km challenge

Belmullet footballer Shane Nallen today starts his challenge of running 10 kilometres per day, every day for a month. Shane is taking part in the initiative to raise funds for Grace Walsh, a child from Binghamstown, Belmullet who suffers from CMV and other…

May 07, 2020

GAA says no inter-county championships before October

The GAA has convened a 14-person COVID-19 advisory group. The association remains committed to producing club and inter-county championships this year, however the latter won't occur until October. With that in mind, counties have been instructed to suspend…

May 06, 2020

GAA meeting today to consider possibility of 2020 championship

The GAA's management committee and county board chairs are to meet remotely today to discuss options around the All Ireland Championship during the pandemic. There is the possibility there may be no All-Ireland finals played in 2020. The Government had…

May 06, 2020

John Maughan calls on GAA to "pull the curtain down" on this year's championship

Former Mayo senior football manager John Maughan is calling on the GAA to "pull the curtain down" on this year's championship. The Offaly manager says we need some level of certainty now, but he can't see that playing games can be considered safe in 2020.…

May 05, 2020

Physios raise over €60,000 for Mayo University Hospital on Mayo Day

More than 65 Mayo physios and their families have raised over €60,000 and counting for Mayo University Hospital following their Mayo Day challenge. Physiotherapists across the region and further afield completed a range of physical challenges on Saturday. The…

May 05, 2020

Connacht GAA President believes risk posed by coronavirus warrants a 2021 return to play

Connacht GAA President Gerry McGovern believes the risks of a return to play this year are too high and has urged the Association to focus completely on the 2021 All-Ireland Championships. McGovern says that his chief concern is that enough is not known about…

May 03, 2020

Roscommon footballers raise over €50,000 for local hospice with shave or dye challenge

The Roscommon Senior footballers have today raised over 50,000 euro for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice with their shave or dye challenge. The team set up a gofundme page for the initiative in the middle of April with the aim of raising 30,000 euro for the…

May 03, 2020

Ballinrobe Racecourse Manager hopeful to see racing return behind closed doors

Irish racing faces an anxious wait to learn whether it can make its coronavirus comeback on May 18th, or not until six weeks later. Ballinrobe Racecourse is one of the major venues across the region who are eagerly awaiting a return to racing in some…

May 02, 2020

Mayo Triathlete raises over €10,000 for charity following Ironman challenge from home

Mayo Triathlete Stephen Donnelly completed his Ironman challenge for charity in under 9 hours yesterday. The Ballina man completed the challenge to raise funds for his local meals on wheels service and the Mayo General Hospital Covid-19 patients and staff…

May 02, 2020

GAA and soccer could resume by the end of July under five stage plan

It's hoped that the GAA and the SSE Airtricity League can resume on July 20th. The government's Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business has outlined a phased return for sport in this country. May 18th will see golf courses re-open, while athletes can begin…

May 01, 2020

Galway star Damien Comer believes he will win an All-Ireland with the Tribesmen

Galway football star Damien Comer is convinced he will win a senior All-Ireland title with the tribesmen. After suffering from injury in2019, the powerful full forward is hoping to be back to full strength by the end of the current lockdown. The sharpshooter…

May 01, 2020

Mayo triathlete begins his Ironman challenge for charity having surpassed fundraising target

Mayo triathlete Stephen Donnelly is currently undertaking an Ironman challenge to raise funds for his local Meals and Wheels service and the Mayo General Hospital Covid-19 fund for patients and staff. The 33-year-old has started the challenge at his home in…

Apr 30, 2020

Sligo Rovers say "behind closed doors" guidelines impractical

Sligo Rovers say the 'behind closed doors' guidelines presented to clubs are cost prohibitive. A 40-page document was issued on Tuesday by the FAI, and outlined how clubs may conduct games when football is allowed resume in the country. But Sligo chairman…

Apr 30, 2020

GAA to offer season ticket holders partial refund or discount on next year's ticket

The GAA will offer season ticket holders a partial refund, or a discount on 2021 season tickets if the season is cancelled. The association admit to changing the terms and conditions on season tickets in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, specifying no…

Apr 29, 2020

Mayo League online virtual tournament

In the absence of matches or training due to Covid-19, the Mayo League has set up an online virtual tournament which has proved to be a success so far, with 25 clubs putting a player forward to play in the event. A Go Fund Me page has been set up, and…

Apr 29, 2020

Aghamore GAA Club "run a mile backwards" to raise funds for PPE

This Saturday, 26 players and members of Aghamore GAA Club will run a mile backwards individually, to raise funds for PPE equipment at three nursing homes in the parish. The players and members will each run a mile backwards, within the 2km restricted…

Apr 28, 2020

Ballyhaunis GAA to donate proceeds of draw to Western Care for PPE

Ballyhaunis GAA Club will donate the proceeds of their five, ‘50 50’ draws in May to Western Care for the purchase of PPE. The club made the decision in the hope of giving something back to the community and say that their members remain available to assist…

Apr 28, 2020

Mayo legend Andy Moran holds online PE classes for Active Home week

Former Mayo footballer Andy Moran will be running an online PE class every day at 11.30am this week on The Movement YouTube channel as part of Active Home week. Mayo GAA have teamed up with The Movement Gym to get everyone across the region up and moving.…

Apr 28, 2020

Mayo triathlete undertakes Ironman challenge from home for charity

Mayo triathlete Stephen Donnelly will undertake an Ironman challenge to raise funds for his local Meals and Wheels service and the Mayo General Hospital Covid-19 fund for patients and staff. The 33-year-old will undertake the challenge at his home in Ballina…

Apr 27, 2020

GAA President says inter-county championships could run into 2021

GAA President John Horan says the hurling and football championships could run into 2021. He also said there was no truth in the reports that there were plans to allow inter-county teams to resume training in the summer. Horan said the club game will be first…

Apr 27, 2020

Mayo GAA Chairman proud of the club response to Covid-19

Mayo GAA Chairman Liam Moffatt believes GAA people can be proud of the manner in which they have responded to the current crisis. The Chairman says that the current situation has affected GAA in the county in three ways; the health risk, fixtures scheduling…

Apr 26, 2020

Austin O'Malley's 'Best 15' team on the Sunday Sports Show

Former Mayo footballer Austin O'Malley shared the 'Best 15' that he has played with, against or coached with Michael D. McAndrew. The Louisburgh man had a wide range of teams to pick from including Louisburgh, Mayo, Wicklow, St Patrick's, St Vincent's, UCD…

Apr 26, 2020

LISTEN: Mayo GAA Chairman Liam Moffatt on the Sunday Sports Show

Mayo GAA Chairman Liam Moffatt joined Michael D. McAndrew on the Sunday Sports Show. The Chairman says that the current situation has affected GAA in the county in three ways; the health risk, fixtures scheduling problem and the economic effect. The…

Apr 26, 2020

Corofin's Kieran Fitzgerald calls time on his senior football career

All Ireland winner with Corofin and Galway, Kieran Fitzgerald, has called time on his senior football career The defender was part of Corfin's historic three in a row winning team when getting the better of Kilcoo in January The 39 year old won four All…

Apr 26, 2020

Government considers Covid-19 testing for GAA players to allow training

The government is considering a Covid-19 testing plan for GAA players, so they can return to training. The Sunday Independent reports that the GAA is thinking about playing games behind closed doors as a last resort. The association is still hopeful that its…

Apr 25, 2020

Mayo Day 'Women's 10k Your Own Way' takes place next weekend

Mayo Sport Partnership is holding a Mayo Day Women’s 10K Your Way, a run or walk which can be done within 2km of your own home. With the Mayo.ie Western People Women’s Mini postponed, this alternative 10K can be done individually or as part of a tag-team.…

Apr 25, 2020

Sport Ireland Chief predicts a long wait for a return of contact sports

Sport Ireland chief executive John Treacy admits it could be some time before contact sports resume in Ireland. He says it'll be trickier for sports without physical distancing to get back underway soon and he expects non contact sports to resume more swiftly…

Apr 24, 2020

Renowned GAA Doctor fears there will be no sport played in Ireland this year

One of the GAA’s best known doctors has said that he fears there will be no sport played in Ireland this year. The Irish Daily Mail is reporting that Legendary Cork medic Dr Con Murphy has warned fans against misinterpreting Government directives that…

Apr 24, 2020

Galway footballer recovers from knee injury and begins work on the frontline

Galway footballer Nicola Ward started running for the first time since injuring her knee last year on Monday, which was also her first day at work in Crumlin Children’s Hospital. The Kilkerrin/Clonberne defender has been out of action since last November’s…

Apr 24, 2020

Galway star Johnny Glynn leads the New York footballers towards a 1000km run in 24 hours for charity

The New York Senior footballers were scheduled to play Galway in the first round of the Connacht Championship on May 3rd, but the games was postponed due to the Covid-19 outbreak. In place of this the New York Senior football Panel and Management, led by…

Apr 23, 2020

Sarah Rowe donating signed Mayo jersey to "Do it for Dan Campaign"

To raise funds for the Do it for Dan, Sarah Rowe has donated her signed Mayo jersey. To be in with a chance to win the jersey you are asked to donate what you can to the campaign. You are then asked to Screenshot the receipt & DM to the Mayo LGFA Twitter…

Apr 23, 2020

Galway Ladies Star Nicola Ward making great recovery since injuring her knee last year

Last Monday was huge for Galway star Nicola Ward, as she started running for the first time since injuring her knee last year, while it was also her first day at work in Crumlin Children’s Hospital. The TG4 All-Star winning defender has been out of action…

Apr 23, 2020

Monster Sports Quiz in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice taking place tonight

A Monster Sports Quiz in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation organised by Conn Rangers FC and Knockmore GAA will take place this evening. The quiz is scheduled to start at 8pm this evening. Just head to the Conn Rangers Facebook page anytime after 7pm…

Apr 23, 2020

Joe Canning fundraising campaign exceeds its target

Galway hurling legend Joe Canning is giving away five pairs of boots and three of the most prized jerseys he has collected over his career in support of UNICEF Ireland and Do It For Dan. The Galway star has set up a GoFundMe page this week with the target of…

Apr 22, 2020

Decision to be made on how to resume the League of Ireland before May 5th

The National League Executive Committee and the FAI hope to have a final recommendation on how to resume the League of Ireland before May 5th. A meeting today discussed a number of possible options, including the season resuming behind closed doors on June…

Apr 22, 2020

GAA facing a race against time to have any kind of Championship this year

The GAA are now facing a race against time to have any kind of Championship in 2020. It's reported today that provincial club championships may not see the light of day due to the freeze on the calendar.

Apr 22, 2020

Galway Racing Festival to take place behind closed doors

This year's Galway Festival will only take place behind closed doors. The Galway Race Committee remain hopeful that this year's festival can still go ahead, even if it's not open to the public. This year's Festival was due to run from July 27th to August 2nd…

Apr 21, 2020

Swinford family launch football training Youtube challenge

A Swinford father and son duo is bringing virtual football training to football fanatics across the region. Martin Doherty and son Luke have launched a YouTube channel called Garden Football Martin is an Under 13s coach with Swinford FC and himself and Luke…

Apr 21, 2020

Former GAA Chief says games should not return until it is '100 percent safe'

Former GAA president Liam O’Neil is calling on the association not to play games ‘until it is 100 percent safe’ to do so. O’Neil says that whole generations of people are ‘not even thinking of games’ because they are ‘afraid of taking chances’ and ‘of…

Apr 21, 2020

GAA holds webinar to guide the changing of championship structures

The GAA are expected to seek more information on the weekend comments by Health Minister Simon Harris that look like bringing closure on the 2020 championship season. Minister Harris said mass gatherings would be "highly unlikely" this year, with lots of…

Apr 20, 2020

All-star Mayo footballer misses out on AFLW Best First Year Player award

Aileen Gilroy has missed out on the AFLW Players' MVP Best First Year Player award. The Mayo footballer was nominated by her AFL club the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos, in the league's most revered awards. The St Brigid’ Clubwoman had reached a…

Apr 20, 2020

Former Mayo footballer wants the GAA to make a decision on the 2020 season within a month

A former Mayo footballer is appealing to the GAA to make a definitive decision on this year’s championship within a month. Davitts GAA clubman, Michael Conroy made the call, saying that the GAA shouldn’t put any decision ‘on the long finger’. He believes the…

Apr 20, 2020

A second Six Nations tournament could be played in the Autumn

A second Six Nations tournament could be played in 2020, as the sport's governing body’s look to recoup their lost earnings. It's being reported plans are being made to play a championship over an 8 week block in the Autumn, should the touring southern…

Apr 19, 2020

LISTEN: Michael Conroy reveals the 'Best 15' he's played with, against, or coached

Michael Conroy shares his Best 15 with Midwest Radio's Michael D. McAndrew. It includes the top players he has played with on any team, managed or coached. The former Mayo sharpshooter has also called on the GAA to make a decision on their fixtures within the…

Apr 19, 2020

Mayo footballer nominated for Best First Year Player in the WAFL MVP awards

Aileen Gilroy has been nominated by the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos for the AFLW Players' MVP Best First Year Player award. The Mayo native will battle it out for the title in the league's most revered awards. The winner will be announced on Monday.

Apr 19, 2020

Derry manager open to the GAA playing games behind closed doors

Derry manager Rory Gallagher feels the public's desire to watch games means the G-A-A should consider playing games behind closed doors. He says it restrictions are lifted, the association should look to get matches going without crowds and stream them…

Apr 18, 2020

GAA President says the association won't rush return to play decisions

GAA President John Horan says the association won't make any hurried decisions to return to play. The decision of Special Congress to place decision-making powers into the GAA's management committee opens the door for radically different championships. The…

Apr 17, 2020

GPA reported to have told their players of the possibility there could be no Championship this year

The Gaelic Players Association are reported to have informed their players of the possibility there could be no GAA Championships this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is reported the GPA are set to be asked by the GAA to canvass their members over…

Apr 17, 2020

Connacht Rugby's Ultane Dillane praises the provinces efforts to facilitate training from home

Connacht Rugby players have been lucky enough to avail of enough gym equipment to train at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. That is the hopeful message from Connacht and Ireland international Ultan Dillane, speaking as part of the Tackle your feelings…

Apr 17, 2020

GAA's management committee may get authority to make decisions on competition structures at today's Special Congress

A Special Congress will be held remotely today which could go some way to deciding how hurling and football will proceed once restrictions on movement are lifted. Earlier this week, the GAA said that no championships will be played before July at the…

Apr 17, 2020

Mayo Boxer Ray Moylette undergoes challenge for charity today

Mayo Boxer Ray Moylette will do an extraordinary push up challenge for charity today. The Islandeady man will do 1000 push-ups in one hour. Ray is attempting the challenge this morning and all funds raised will go to the HSE Front Line Staff and Pieta House.…

Apr 17, 2020

FAI Development Officers to help communities by delivering medicines to vulnerable patients

The Football Association of Ireland have teamed up with Boots Ireland to help local communities by delivering medicines to vulnerable patients. FAI Development Officers around the country will volunteer their time to collect prescriptions and deliver them to…

Apr 16, 2020

FAI have joined a working group looking at plans for the future of the League of Ireland

The FAI have joined a working group looking at plans for the future of the League of Ireland. The group was initially formed by the then 20 league clubs last year without the association's involvement. Interim Deputy FAI CEO Niall Quinn says they'll now work…

Apr 16, 2020

Hope that PRO 14 season can still be salvaged

Guinness Pro14 chief executive Martin Anayi remains optimistic that a finale of sorts to the 2019-20 campaign can still be salvaged from the damage caused to the rugby season by the coronavirus pandemic. All manner of contingency plans have been devised,…

Apr 16, 2020

Clubs must be prioritised when the pandemic is over

Clubs must be prioritised when the Covid-19 crisis is over- that's according to the Chairman of the Club Players Association Michéal Briody. He says the GAA have a massive opportunity to reconnect at community level by devoting a significant window of time…

Apr 16, 2020

Mayo GAA players challenging you to test out your solo skills

Mayo GAA players are challenging some of the younger supporters to test out their solo skills. On Mayo GAA's social media channels the likes of Paddy Durcan, James Carr and Tommy Conroy have all had a go so far. Mayo GAA are encouraging you to take on the…

Apr 16, 2020

Alan Murphy & John Russell make the cut for the FAI's Pro License Course

Ballinrobe native Alan Murphy is one of 20 coaches who have been accepted on to the UEFA Pro Licence course that will be run by the Football Association of Ireland. The Galway United manager is one of nine coaches currently working in the SSE Airtricity…

Apr 15, 2020

Former Mayo midfielder David Brady reaches out to elderly GAA fans who are "cocooning"

The Covid-19 pandemic has left many people, especially the elderly, more isolated than ever. People over the age of 70 and those with underlying health conditions are being advised to "cocoon" and spend time away from their loved ones, as they are most at…

Apr 15, 2020

GAA season ticket holders not expected to get refunds

The GAA say they will discuss possibly changing the structure of their competitions. They'll hold a Special Congress on Friday, having decided to postpone the start of this year's All Ireland championships, which were scheduled to begin next month. The GAA…

Apr 14, 2020

Roscommon GAA members will 'Shave or Dye' their hair to raise funds for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice

Roscommon GAA members will Shave or Dye their hair as part of a fundraising campaign for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice. They are aiming to raise €30,000 and all the money donated will go to the Mayo Roscommon Hospice. All 12 Hospice shops have had to close until…

Apr 14, 2020

Galway hurling star recovers from the coronavirus but his future with the Tribesmen is in doubt

Galway hurling star Johnny Glynn has recovered from coronavirus but the tall forward’s future with the Tribesmen could be put on the back burner indefinitely. Glynn has been a central cog for Galway in recent years despite being based in New York and tested…

Apr 12, 2020

ROI manager looks set to add Ruaidhri Higgins to his backroom team

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny looks set to add Ruaidhri Higgins to his backroom team. Higgins previously worked as an opposition analyst for Kenny at Dundalk and he's been an assistant to Vinny Perth at the Lilywhites since 2018. Former Ireland…

Apr 12, 2020

Gaelic Players Association set to meet mid-week ahead of remote special congress

A number of key meetings will take place in the coming week to determine potential changes to this summer's G-A-A calendar. Delegates from each county will take part in a remote special congress on Friday - where an executive committee could be set up with…

Apr 11, 2020

ROI manager picks out Galway native Aaron Connolly among the players with senior team potential

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny feels there’s lots of exciting, young, attacking players coming through. Galway native Aaron Connolly, Adam Idah and Troy Parrott all featured during his time as under-21 boss. And Kenny thinks they've plenty of…

Apr 11, 2020

GAA expected to propose championships which retain qualifiers at next week's special congress

The GAA are expected to propose football and hurling championships which retain the qualifiers at next week's remote special congress. It's likely the round-robin sections of the Leinster and Munster hurling competitions will be dropped as well as the Super…

Apr 11, 2020

Mayo boxer Ray Moylette takes on a push up challenge for charity

Mayo boxer Ray Moylette is taking on a push up challenge to raise funds for HSE frontline staff and Pieta House. He is taking on a 1,000 push ups in one hour challenge, which will be live-streamed on Off The Ball on April 17. Ray has set up a GoFundMe page…

Apr 09, 2020

Sarah Rowe named AFLW Irish Player of the year

Mayo’s Sarah Rowe has been named AFLW Irish Player of the year. 16 Irish women lined out competitively Down Under this season and the AFL Ireland Women’s team tracked their statistics in relation to goals, disposals, kicks, handballs, marks and tackles across…

Apr 09, 2020

Ireland's Euro playoff with Slovakia is expected to be played in October

New Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny's says he's expecting the Euro playoff with Slovakia to be played in October. The former Dundalk boss is hoping to play some friendlies prior to the game in Bratislava. He's also spoken of his conviction to have…

Apr 09, 2020

Calls for the GAA to issue a provisional date for a return to action

Donegal football manager Declan Bonner's called on the GAA to issue a provisional date for a return to action. The leagues have been suspended and the championships put on hold as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bonner's told the Donegal Democrat he can't…

Apr 09, 2020

Kelly sisters to return home from Perth next week

Bohola sisters Grace & Niamh Kelly will return home from Perth next week. Grace sustained a serious knee injury a month ago for the West Coast Eagles but says the surgery went well and she will now be able to fly home to Ireland. The Moy Davitts ace, 25,…

Apr 09, 2020

Ballina Town FC issue a warning to people to stay off their grounds during the pandemic

Another sports club in Ballina has had to issue a warning to people to stay off their grounds. Ballina Town FC say that reports had been received of people using the pitches at their facility in Belleek. Issuing an 'urgent reminder' that the pitches are…

Apr 08, 2020

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

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

Apr 07, 2020

Tom McCartney to retire after 6 years at the Sportsground

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

Apr 07, 2020

JP McManus Pro-Am postponed until next year

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

Apr 07, 2020

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

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

Apr 07, 2020

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

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

Apr 07, 2020

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

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

Apr 06, 2020

Kilmovee 10k goes virtual for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation

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

Apr 06, 2020

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

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

Apr 06, 2020

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

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

Apr 05, 2020

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

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

Apr 05, 2020

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

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

Apr 05, 2020

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

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

Apr 04, 2020

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

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

Apr 04, 2020

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

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

Apr 03, 2020

Champions for the National Hunt Season confirmed by HRI

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

Apr 03, 2020

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

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

Apr 03, 2020

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

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

Apr 03, 2020

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

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

Apr 03, 2020

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

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

Apr 02, 2020

2020 Comortas Peil na Gaeltachta cancelled

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

Apr 02, 2020

David Brady to feature on Laochra Gael tonight

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

Apr 02, 2020

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

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

Apr 02, 2020

FAI facing a major decision over manager of the Republic

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

Apr 01, 2020

Irish National Hunt season officially ended by Coronavirus

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

Apr 01, 2020

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

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

Apr 01, 2020

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

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

Mar 31, 2020

GAA clubs across the region remind members to register by tonight

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

Mar 30, 2020

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

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

Mar 30, 2020

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

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

Mar 30, 2020

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

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

Mar 29, 2020

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

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

Mar 28, 2020

Former Roscommon footballer Conor Connelly has passed away aged 44

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

Mar 27, 2020

The Camogie Association has extended its current suspension

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

Mar 27, 2020

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

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

Mar 27, 2020

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

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

Mar 27, 2020

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

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

Mar 26, 2020

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

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

Mar 26, 2020

Andy Moran says there is no certainty around Championship dates

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

Mar 26, 2020

First meeting at Ballinrobe cancelled with doubt over the May fixtures

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

Mar 26, 2020

Roscommon v London will not go ahead on May 3rd

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

Mar 26, 2020

Connacht's Jack Carty praises IRFU move to protect jobs

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

Mar 26, 2020

GAA Facilities to remain closed until April 19th

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

Mar 25, 2020

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

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

Mar 25, 2020

GAA may outline tentative plans for coming months later today

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

Mar 25, 2020

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

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

Mar 25, 2020

Facilities at Connacht GAA centre in Bekan closed to the public

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

Mar 24, 2020

All sporting events taking place behind closed doors suspended from tonight

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

Mar 24, 2020

Tokyo Olympics postponed until next year

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

Mar 24, 2020

LGFA cancels 2020 Lidl National Leagues and other competitions

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

Mar 24, 2020

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

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

Mar 24, 2020

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

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

Mar 24, 2020

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

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

Mar 24, 2020

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

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

Mar 23, 2020

Increasingly likely that 2020 Olympic Games will be postponed

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

Mar 23, 2020

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

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

Mar 23, 2020

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

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

Mar 21, 2020

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

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

Mar 21, 2020

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

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

Mar 21, 2020

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

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

Mar 21, 2020

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

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

Mar 20, 2020

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

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

Mar 20, 2020

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

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

Mar 20, 2020

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

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

Mar 20, 2020

Castlebar declared joint winner of the Connacht Junior Cup alongside Connemara

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

Mar 20, 2020

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

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

Mar 19, 2020

Sligo Rovers temporarily lay off all staff and players

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

Mar 19, 2020

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

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

Mar 19, 2020

Horse racing will continue in Ireland, behind closed doors

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

Mar 18, 2020

GAA has postponed Championship meeting of Galway and New York

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

Mar 18, 2020

Mayo GAA Executive suspends club levies for March & April

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

Mar 18, 2020

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

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

Mar 18, 2020

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

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

Mar 16, 2020

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

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

Mar 16, 2020

GAA warns of risks to players who defy blanket ban

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

Mar 16, 2020

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

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

Mar 13, 2020

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

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

Mar 12, 2020

Connacht Football Association suspends all Youth and Junior football activities

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

Mar 12, 2020

Mayo Football League postpones start of Leagues

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

Mar 12, 2020

GAA suspends all games and training from midnight tonight

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

Mar 11, 2020

Ray Moylette back in the ring in Boston this weekend

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

Mar 11, 2020

Mayo Ladies says request for EGM has been granted

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

Mar 11, 2020

10 members of Mayo LGFA executive stepping down with immediate effect

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

Mar 11, 2020

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

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

Mar 10, 2020

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

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

Mar 10, 2020

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

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

Mar 10, 2020

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

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

Mar 09, 2020

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

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

Mar 09, 2020

Donegal rider Donagh Kelly won the Mayo Stages Rally in Castlebar

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

Mar 09, 2020

Mayo GAA Club Championship draw takes place tonight in MacHale Park

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

Mar 08, 2020

Mayo GAA results from today

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

Mar 08, 2020

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

Castlebar Celtic 0-4 Gorey Rangers

Mar 08, 2020

Mayo defeat Westmath in their NFL Division 1 clash this afternoon

Mayo 0-10 Westmeath 2-00

Mar 08, 2020

LGFA elect Sligo native Micheál Naughton as their next president

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

Mar 08, 2020

Sligo Rovers lose to Shamrock Rovers in the LOI Premier Division

Sligo Rovers 2 - 3 Shamrock Rovers

Mar 07, 2020

Galway are U20 Connacht Champions 2020 after four-goal blitz

Galway 4-13 0-5 Roscommon

Mar 07, 2020

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

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

Mar 07, 2020

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

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

Mar 07, 2020

Mayo Minor Ladies register four point win over Leitrim

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

Mar 07, 2020

Donie Buckley departs Kerry Senior Football Management team

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

Mar 07, 2020

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

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

Mar 07, 2020

Sligo Rovers hoping to cause an upset against Shamrock Rovers tonight

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

Mar 06, 2020

Mayo Ladies name team to play Westmeath this weekend

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

Mar 06, 2020

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

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

Mar 06, 2020

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

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

Mar 05, 2020

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

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

Mar 05, 2020

Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup Quarter Final results

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

Mar 04, 2020

Mayo ladies host Westmeath in Swinford on Sunday

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

Mar 04, 2020

Two Sligo men bidding to become President of the LGFA

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

Mar 04, 2020

Ballintubber's Ciaran Gavin to receive LIT Sports Scholarship

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

Mar 04, 2020

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

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

Mar 04, 2020

Quarter Finals of the Oliver Masters Cup down for decision tonight

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

Mar 03, 2020

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

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

Mar 03, 2020

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

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

Mar 02, 2020

Disappointment for Mayo schools teams in U19 and U17 Connacht finals

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

Mar 02, 2020

Ballinrobe athlete becomes the top 60m hurdles athlete in Ireland

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

Mar 01, 2020

Wins for Mayo teams in the TP Brennan Connacht Cup

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

Mar 01, 2020

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

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

Mar 01, 2020

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

Meath 1-17 0-18 Mayo

Mar 01, 2020

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

Mayo 1-13 1-14 Kerry

Mar 01, 2020

Castlebar book a place in the Connacht Junior Cup Final

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

Feb 29, 2020

Sligo get back to winning ways in Division 4

Sligo 2-7 1-9 Wexford

Feb 29, 2020

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

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

Feb 29, 2020

Mayo match vs Kerry postponed until tomorrow afternoon

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

Feb 28, 2020

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

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

Feb 28, 2020

Mayo Ladies announce their team to face Cork on Sunday

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

Feb 28, 2020

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

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

Feb 27, 2020

Oliver Kelleher Masters Cup results from last night

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

Feb 27, 2020

Lacken Cross girls narrowly lost out in All-Ireland decider

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

Feb 27, 2020

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

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

Feb 26, 2020

Quarter Final Draw made for the FAI Junior Cup

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

Feb 26, 2020

Lacken Cross girls in All-Ireland final this afternoon

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

Feb 26, 2020

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

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

Feb 25, 2020

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

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

Feb 25, 2020

Mayo Ladies face Cork in Mallow on Sunday

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

Feb 25, 2020

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

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

Feb 24, 2020

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

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

Feb 24, 2020

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

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

Feb 23, 2020

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

Roscommon 2-11 0-13 Kildare

Feb 23, 2020

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

Galway 2-25 0-12 Tyrone

Feb 23, 2020

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

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

Feb 22, 2020

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

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

Feb 22, 2020

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

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

Feb 22, 2020

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

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

Feb 22, 2020

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

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

Feb 22, 2020

Sligo Rovers remain without a win in the Premier Division

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

Feb 22, 2020

Connacht suffer 27 point defeat at the hands of Edinburgh

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

Feb 22, 2020

Connacht U20 Football Semi-Final switched to Elphin

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

Feb 21, 2020

Galway United's opening league game postponed tonight

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

Feb 21, 2020

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

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

Feb 20, 2020

Connacht make four changes for clash with Edinburgh

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

Feb 20, 2020

Mayo make five changes for trip to Monaghan

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

Feb 20, 2020

Westaro Masters League Round 14 results

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

Feb 19, 2020

Galway make three changes for Sunday's clash with Tyrone

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

Feb 19, 2020

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

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

Feb 19, 2020

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

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

Feb 19, 2020

Live Commentary of Monaghan v Mayo on Sunday

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

Feb 19, 2020

Round 14 games tonight in the Westaro Masters League

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

Feb 19, 2020

Mayo ladies travel to Cork this Sunday in Lidl NFL

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

Feb 19, 2020

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

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

Feb 18, 2020

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

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

Feb 18, 2020

Match referee confirmed for Mayo vs Monaghan this weekend

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

Feb 17, 2020

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

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

Feb 17, 2020

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

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

Feb 17, 2020

Rescheduled Mayo GAA championship games this weekend

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

Feb 17, 2020

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

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

Feb 16, 2020

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

Sligo 1-10 1-15 Wicklow

Feb 16, 2020

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

Wicklow 1-16 1-13 Mayo

Feb 16, 2020

Mayo Ladies overcame Waterford in high wind and hail this afternoon

Mayo 0-6 0-2 Waterford

Feb 16, 2020

Connacht overcome Cardiff with ease in the Pro 14 last night

Connacht 29-0 Cardiff Blues

Feb 15, 2020

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

Roscommon 1-11 1-8 Sligo

Feb 15, 2020

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

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

Feb 14, 2020

Ballina RFC announce new appointments to the club's board

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

Feb 14, 2020

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

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

Feb 14, 2020

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

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

Feb 13, 2020

Connacht Rugby announce five contract extensions

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

Feb 13, 2020

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

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

Feb 12, 2020

Roscommon manager Anthony Cunningham on injury concerns

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

Feb 11, 2020

Sligo will now play Wicklow on Sunday after Storm Ciara postponement

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

Feb 11, 2020

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

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

Feb 09, 2020

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

Galway 2-8 2-7 Donegal

Feb 09, 2020

Late McLoughlin goal gives Mayo their first League win this year

Mayo 1-9 2-5 Meath

Feb 09, 2020

Mayo V Meath league game going ahead following pitch inspection

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

Feb 08, 2020

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

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

Feb 08, 2020

Former Westport RFC player signs for Major League Rugby side

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

Feb 08, 2020

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

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

Feb 07, 2020

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

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

Feb 07, 2020

Mayo Ladies announce their team to face Waterford on Sunday

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

Feb 07, 2020

Ballyglass appoint new managerial team for the new season

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

Feb 07, 2020

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

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

Feb 06, 2020

Galway make two changes for Donegal encounter

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

Feb 06, 2020

Mayo name their team to face Meath on Sunday

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

Feb 05, 2020

Sacred Heart School Westport crowned Connacht U14 Champions

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

Feb 05, 2020

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

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

Feb 05, 2020

Mayo v Waterford confirmed for Swinford Amenity Park

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

Feb 05, 2020

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

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

Feb 04, 2020

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

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

Feb 04, 2020

Connacht Post Primary Schools Results from yesterday

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

Feb 03, 2020

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

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

Feb 03, 2020

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

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

Feb 03, 2020

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

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

Feb 03, 2020

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

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

Feb 02, 2020

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

Antrim: 4:19 Mayo: 0:07

Feb 02, 2020

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

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

Feb 02, 2020

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

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

Feb 02, 2020

Sunday's Allianz National Football League results

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

Feb 02, 2020

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

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

Feb 01, 2020

14-man Mayo lose to Dublin in MacHale Park

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

Feb 01, 2020

Mayo ladies lose to a Carla Rowe inspired Dublin outfit

Mayo 0-7 0-12 Dublin

Feb 01, 2020

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

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

Feb 01, 2020

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

Athenry 2-0 Kiltimagh Knock United

Feb 01, 2020

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

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

Jan 31, 2020

Mayo Ladies announce their side ahead of Dublin meeting

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

Jan 31, 2020

Mayo make four changes for clash with Dublin

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

Jan 30, 2020

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

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

Jan 30, 2020

Westaro Masters League results from the 29th January

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

Jan 29, 2020

GAA encouraging clubs to stop using Whatsapp over data concerns

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

Jan 28, 2020

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

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

Jan 28, 2020

Details confirmed of Connacht U-20 football championship

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

Jan 28, 2020

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

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

Jan 28, 2020

Two Mayo sides in FAI Junior Cup action this weekend

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

Jan 27, 2020

Barry Cassidy confirmed as referee for Mayo v Dublin on Saturday

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

Jan 26, 2020

Today's Mayo League results

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

Jan 26, 2020

Sunday's Allianz National Football League Results

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

Jan 26, 2020

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

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

Jan 26, 2020

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

Mayo 4-7 2-9 Donegal

Jan 26, 2020

Galway hurlers ease to a 17 point win over Westmeath

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

Jan 26, 2020

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

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

Jan 26, 2020

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

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

Jan 25, 2020

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

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

Jan 25, 2020

Oughterard are All-Ireland Intermediate Football Champions 2019/20

Magheracloone 0-12 Oughterard 2-16

Jan 25, 2020

Mayo U20's are Leo Murphy Developmental Cup champions 2020

Mayo 2-18 0-8 Louth

Jan 25, 2020

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

Mayo 0-13 2-24 Kerry

Jan 25, 2020

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

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

Jan 24, 2020

Mayo Ladies announce their side to face Donegal on Sundayy

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

Jan 24, 2020

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

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

Jan 24, 2020

St. Joseph's Foxford through to FAI Schools Final

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

Jan 23, 2020

Results from last night's Westaro Masters League

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

Jan 23, 2020

Galway announce their team to face Monaghan on Sunday

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

Jan 23, 2020

Sinead Diver among top ten elite women for London Marathon

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

Jan 23, 2020

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

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

Jan 22, 2020

Details confirmed for Leo Murphy Cup Final this weekend

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

Jan 22, 2020

Mayo ladies manager warns National League will be destroyed by AFL

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

Jan 22, 2020

Sligo native interested in becoming next LGFA President

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

Jan 22, 2020

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

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

Jan 22, 2020

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

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

Jan 21, 2020

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

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

Jan 21, 2020

Avantcard new sponsor of Sligo Rovers

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

Jan 21, 2020

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

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

Jan 21, 2020

St Nathy's in All-Ireland basketball final today

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

Jan 20, 2020

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

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

Jan 20, 2020

Mayo take on Donegal in Swinford on Sunday in Ladies NFL

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

Jan 19, 2020

Round 3 results from the TP Brennan Connacht Cup

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

Jan 19, 2020

Corofin create history to win third successive All-Ireland title

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

Jan 19, 2020

Connacht defeated by Montpellier

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

Jan 19, 2020

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

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

Jan 19, 2020

Connacht looking to end losing streak away to Montpellier

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

Jan 19, 2020

Corofin bidding for an historic three in a row today

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

Jan 18, 2020

Mayo through to Leo Murphy Cup final

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

Jan 18, 2020

Galway are Connacht FBD Champions

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

Jan 18, 2020

Mayo & Donegal U20 game switched to Connacht Centre of Excellence

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

Jan 17, 2020

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

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

Jan 17, 2020

Sligo boxer Aaron Gethins will return to the ring next month

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

Jan 17, 2020

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

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

Jan 17, 2020

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

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

Jan 16, 2020

Westaro Masters league results from last night

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

Jan 16, 2020

Two former Ballina Rugby players included in Ireland Six Nations Squad

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

Jan 15, 2020

St. Joseph's Foxford are Flanagan B Champions

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

Jan 15, 2020

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

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

Jan 15, 2020

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

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

Jan 15, 2020

Mayo GAA introducing series of financial reforms

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

Jan 15, 2020

Draw made for the last 16 of the FAI Junior Cup

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

Jan 14, 2020

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

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

Jan 14, 2020

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

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

Jan 14, 2020

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

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

Jan 13, 2020

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

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

Jan 13, 2020

Scór na nÓg Connacht final results from the weekend

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

Jan 13, 2020

Connacht Junior Cup Quarter-Final pairings revealed

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

Jan 12, 2020

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

Manulla 4-5 Athenry AET

Jan 12, 2020

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

Westport United 3-2 Doolans Cow

Jan 12, 2020

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

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

Jan 12, 2020

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

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

Jan 11, 2020

Toulouse triumph over Connacht in the Heineken Champions Cup

Connacht 7 - 21 Toulouse

Jan 11, 2020

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

FT score Ballina 0-38 Sligo

Jan 11, 2020

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

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

Jan 11, 2020

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

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

Jan 11, 2020

Ballina Girl called up to the Irish U16 golf team

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

Jan 11, 2020

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

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

Jan 10, 2020

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

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

Jan 10, 2020

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

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

Jan 10, 2020

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

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

Jan 09, 2020

Mayo team named to face Galway on Sunday

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

Jan 09, 2020

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

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

Jan 09, 2020

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

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

Jan 09, 2020

Westaro Masters League results from last night

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

Jan 09, 2020

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

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

Jan 08, 2020

Mayo U20's to face Derry in Ballina on Saturday

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

Jan 08, 2020

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

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

Jan 08, 2020

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

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

Jan 08, 2020

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

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

Jan 08, 2020

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

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

Jan 08, 2020

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

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

Jan 07, 2020

Galway United announce signing of Spaniard Alberto Cabanyes

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

Jan 07, 2020

Boost for Connacht ahead of Saturday's clash with Toulouse

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

Jan 06, 2020

Ballina Town on the lookout for a new manager

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

Jan 05, 2020

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

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

Jan 05, 2020

Roscommon overcome Sligo in opening game of Connacht FBD Competition

Connacht FBD League Roscommon 1-15 Sligo 0-14

Jan 05, 2020

Connacht suffer heavy defeat at the hands of Leinster

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

Jan 04, 2020

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

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

Jan 04, 2020

U20 GAA Cup results from across the region

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

Jan 04, 2020

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

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

Jan 04, 2020

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

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

Jan 03, 2020

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

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

Jan 03, 2020

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

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

Jan 03, 2020

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

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

Jan 03, 2020

Mayo Under 20's get their season underway tomorrow

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

Jan 03, 2020

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

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

Jan 02, 2020

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

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

Jan 02, 2020

Quinn Roux to undergo surgery for a hand injury

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

Dec 31, 2019

FBD Connacht Senior Football competition gets underway this weekend

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

Dec 30, 2019

Connacht's Paddy McAllister to face disciplinary committee tomorrow

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

Dec 30, 2019

Success for Galway clubs in Basketball Super League at the weekend

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

Dec 30, 2019

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

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

Dec 30, 2019

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

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

Dec 29, 2019

Ballinrobe GAA appoint Pete Warren as the Intermediate manager for 2020

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

Dec 28, 2019

Galway native Aaron Connolly not named on the bench for Brighton

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

Dec 28, 2019

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

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

Dec 27, 2019

Land of the Giants Duathlon in Claremorris on Sunday

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

Dec 27, 2019

Connacht and Ulster meet in the PRO14 this evening

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

Dec 24, 2019

Ballinrobe Watersports Club hosts Christmas Day Swim for charity

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

Dec 24, 2019

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

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

Dec 22, 2019

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

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

Dec 21, 2019

Mayo Football League announces U21 competitions for 2020

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

Dec 20, 2019

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

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

Dec 20, 2019

Connacht Rugby launch official 2020 Calendar with proceeds going to grassroots

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

Dec 20, 2019

Eoin O'Donoghue relishing upcoming Sigerson Cup campaign with NUIG

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

Dec 19, 2019

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

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

Dec 19, 2019

Westaro Masters league results from last night

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

Dec 18, 2019

Ballyhaunis Community School wins senior A hurling final

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

Dec 18, 2019

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

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

Dec 17, 2019

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

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

Dec 17, 2019

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

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

Dec 17, 2019

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

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

Dec 17, 2019

Connacht are set to install temporary terracing at the Sportsground

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

Dec 17, 2019

Frank Browne appointed as part of Galway ladies management team

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

Dec 17, 2019

Pat Kearney retains his position as Galway GAA Chairman

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

Dec 16, 2019

Three Mayo footballers helped the ROI U15 squad defeat England

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

Dec 16, 2019

Mayo girl wins big at the Sprint African Cup Triathlon

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

Dec 15, 2019

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

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

Dec 15, 2019

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

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

Dec 15, 2019

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

Westport 3-1 Balscadden

Dec 15, 2019

Ballinrobe are South Mayo U21 Brennan Cup champions 2019

Ballinrobe 2-16 3-2 Hollymount Carramore

Dec 14, 2019

Schlingermann signs for Galway United ahead of the 2020 season

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

Dec 14, 2019

Westport Ladies are Mayo Senior Football League Division 2 champions

Westport 2-9 1-11 Kilmovee Shamrocks

Dec 14, 2019

Connacht carve out dramatic win over Gloucester

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

Dec 14, 2019

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

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

Dec 13, 2019

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

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

Dec 13, 2019

Garrymore GAA looking for a Senior Manager

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

Dec 13, 2019

Lough Lannagh Facility expected to move to planning in February

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

Dec 12, 2019

Summerhill are Connacht Juvenile A league champions 2019

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

Dec 12, 2019

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

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

Dec 12, 2019

Fergal Healy joins the Galway Hurling backroom team as a selector

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

Dec 12, 2019

Westaro Masters League results from last night

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

Dec 11, 2019

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

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

Dec 11, 2019

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

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

Dec 11, 2019

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

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

Dec 10, 2019

Roscommon GAA launches new fundraising draw for a London apartment

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

Dec 10, 2019

Sligo Rovers sign American midfielder Will Seymore

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

Dec 10, 2019

Another injury blow for Connacht

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

Dec 08, 2019

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

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

Dec 08, 2019

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

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

Dec 08, 2019

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

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

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Dec 07, 2019

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

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

Dec 07, 2019

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

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

Dec 06, 2019

Galway United sign Dunmore's Mikey Place from Finn Harps

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

Dec 06, 2019

Draw made for round 6 of the FAI Junior Cup

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

Dec 05, 2019

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

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

Dec 05, 2019

Mayo LGFA Executive appointed for the year ahead

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

Dec 05, 2019

Westaro Masters League results from last night

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

Dec 05, 2019

Mona McSharry back in the pool after winning bronze last night

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

Dec 04, 2019

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

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

Dec 04, 2019

LGFA confirm groupings for revamped 2020 All-Ireland Senior Championship

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

Dec 04, 2019

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

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

Dec 04, 2019

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

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

Dec 03, 2019

Liam McHale appointed as the new senior manager for Athlone GAA

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

Dec 03, 2019

Sligo Ladies Footballers appoint a new manager for 2020

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

Dec 02, 2019

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

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

Dec 02, 2019

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

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

Dec 02, 2019

Draws confirmed for the Connacht Schools Cup Rugby competition 2020

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

Dec 01, 2019

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

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

Dec 01, 2019

Today's Mayo U21 Championship results

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

Dec 01, 2019

Westport claim their second U21 title in three years

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

Dec 01, 2019

Connacht move up to second in Conference B

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

Nov 30, 2019

Connacht lose the inter-pro series to goal hungry Munster

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

Nov 30, 2019

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

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

Nov 30, 2019

Connacht welcome the Southern Kings to the Sportsground this evening

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

Nov 30, 2019

Mayo Motorsport club members competing in Killarney today

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

Nov 30, 2019

Five Mayo representatives on the Connacht LGFA Inter-provincial team

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

Nov 29, 2019

Bundee Aki signs a three-year contract extension with Connacht

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

Nov 29, 2019

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

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

Nov 29, 2019

Four big games in the Mayo U21 football championship this weekend

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

Nov 28, 2019

Dessie Sloyane appointed manager of the Sligo U20's

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

Nov 28, 2019

Roscommon GAA motion leaves fixtures task force facing another hurdle

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

Nov 28, 2019

Westaro Masters League results from last night

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

Nov 27, 2019

Ballinrobe Community School defeated at the hands of Summerhill College today

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

Nov 27, 2019

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

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

Nov 27, 2019

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

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

Nov 27, 2019

Mayo's 2020 National football & hurling league fixtures confirmed

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

Nov 26, 2019

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

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

Nov 26, 2019

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

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

Nov 26, 2019

Official opening of new pitches at Creggs Rugby Club

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

Nov 25, 2019

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

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

Nov 25, 2019

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

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

Nov 25, 2019

Galway goalkeeper calls time on his inter-county career

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

Nov 24, 2019

Results from this weekend's Mayo U21 and Minor championships

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

Nov 24, 2019

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

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

Nov 24, 2019

Na Brideoga are All-Ireland Junior B Champions 2019

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

Nov 23, 2019

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

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

Nov 23, 2019

Connacht suffer 15 point loss in Toulouse

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

Nov 23, 2019

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

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

Nov 22, 2019

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

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

Nov 22, 2019

Connacht name their team to face Toulouse tomorrow

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

Nov 22, 2019

Galway hurling mourns the death of Sarsfields hurling legend

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

Nov 21, 2019

Westaro Masters League results from last night

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

Nov 21, 2019

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

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

Nov 20, 2019

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

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

Nov 20, 2019

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

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

Nov 20, 2019

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

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

Nov 20, 2019

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

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

Nov 19, 2019

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

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

Nov 19, 2019

Kieran Marmion signs 3-year contract extension with Connacht

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

Nov 19, 2019

CL McHale Rovers aim to make history this weekend

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

Nov 18, 2019

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

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

Nov 18, 2019

Belcarra Handballer nominated for young female player of the year

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

Nov 18, 2019

Connacht rugby prevail against Montpellier despite injury concerns

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

Nov 17, 2019

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

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

Nov 17, 2019

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

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

Nov 17, 2019

Mayo GAA results from the U21 and Minor championships

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

Nov 17, 2019

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

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

Nov 17, 2019

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

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

Nov 16, 2019

The Neale lose the Connacht Final to Galway rivals Oughterard

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

Nov 16, 2019

Kilmaine are Connacht Junior Football Champions for 2019

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

Nov 16, 2019

Ardmoy MacHales triumph in last night's solitary U21 game

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

Nov 15, 2019

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

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

Nov 15, 2019

Mayo Ladies underage finals over the weekend

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

Nov 14, 2019

Double-Header live on Midwest Radio Sport on Saturday

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

Nov 14, 2019

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

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

Nov 14, 2019

Alan Flynn announced as new Castlebar Mitchels Senior Football Manager

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

Nov 14, 2019

Connacht have signed versatile Australian back Will Goddard

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

Nov 13, 2019

Tooreen aiming to win their second Connacht Intermediate title on Sunday

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

Nov 13, 2019

MacHale Rovers All-Ireland Junior Football final confirmed for Ballinasloe

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

Nov 13, 2019

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

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

Nov 12, 2019

Aaron Connolly set to miss ROI November matches through injury

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

Nov 12, 2019

Schlingermann set for possible LOI return as new season beckons

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

Nov 11, 2019

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

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

Nov 10, 2019

Corofin see off Ballintubber by two points

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

Nov 10, 2019

Mayo League results from today

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

Nov 10, 2019

Na Brideoga through to All-Ireland Junior B Camogie final

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

Nov 10, 2019

MacHale Rovers ladies through to All-Ireland Junior Football Final

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

Nov 09, 2019

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

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

Nov 09, 2019

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

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

Nov 09, 2019

Kilmaine through to Connacht Junior Football final

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

Nov 08, 2019

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

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

Nov 08, 2019

Mayo GAA issues statement following emergency meeting last night

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

Nov 07, 2019

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

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

Nov 07, 2019

Connacht name their side to face Leinster tomorrow night

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

Nov 07, 2019

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

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

Nov 07, 2019

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

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

Nov 06, 2019

Jarrad Butler signs contract extension until 2022

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

Nov 06, 2019

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

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

Nov 05, 2019

Three Connacht players sign new deals with the province

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

Nov 05, 2019

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

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

Nov 05, 2019

Martin Cunniffe resigns as Leitrim Senior Hurling Manager

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

Nov 04, 2019

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

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

Nov 04, 2019

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

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

Nov 04, 2019

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

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

Nov 04, 2019

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

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

Nov 03, 2019

Tooreen through to Connacht Intermediate Hurling Final

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

Nov 03, 2019

Ballintubber set up Connacht SFC Semi-Final with Corofin

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

Nov 03, 2019

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

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

Nov 02, 2019

Castlebar Celtic win the Quigley Cup against defiant Conn Rangers

Castlebar Celtic 3 - 1 Conn Rangers

Nov 02, 2019

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

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

Nov 02, 2019

Connacht/Ulster will now represent Ireland at the Regions Cup

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

Nov 02, 2019

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

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

Nov 02, 2019

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

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

Nov 02, 2019

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

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

Nov 01, 2019

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

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

Nov 01, 2019

Sligo take home four gongs in the hurling champions 15 awards

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

Oct 31, 2019

Sligo and Roscommon hurlers included on Irish squad for Shinty International

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

Oct 31, 2019

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

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

Oct 31, 2019

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

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

Oct 30, 2019

Colin Fortune appointed Galway United's assistant manager

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

Oct 30, 2019

Two Mayo boxers win gold at international tournament in New York

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

Oct 30, 2019

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

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

Oct 29, 2019

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

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

Oct 29, 2019

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

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

Oct 27, 2019

Mayo League results from today

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

Oct 27, 2019

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

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

Oct 27, 2019

Tooreen hurlers through to Connacht Intermediate Semi-Final

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

Oct 27, 2019

Mayo U21 Championship results from the weekend

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

Oct 27, 2019

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

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

Oct 27, 2019

Mayo make light work of The Underdogs Challenge

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

Oct 26, 2019

Connacht welcome the Cheetahs to the Sportsground this evening

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

Oct 26, 2019

Number of Mayo Motorsport Club members in action tomorrow in Bantry

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

Oct 26, 2019

Racing at Galway today

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

Oct 26, 2019

Mayo name their side to face The Underdogs

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

Oct 25, 2019

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

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

Oct 25, 2019

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

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

Oct 25, 2019

Sligo Rovers travel to Bohemians tonight

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

Oct 24, 2019

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

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

Oct 23, 2019

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

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

Oct 23, 2019

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

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

Oct 23, 2019

Connacht full-back ruled out for two months through injury

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

Oct 23, 2019

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

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

Oct 23, 2019

Bundee Aki could return for Connacht for their clash with Ospreys

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

Oct 23, 2019

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

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

Oct 23, 2019

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

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

Oct 22, 2019

Mayo hurler Shane Boland nominated for 2019 Champion 15 team

One Mayo hurler has been nominated for the 2019 Champion 15 team. Shane Boland is one of 45 nominees, based on their outstanding performances in this year's Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher hurling championships. In all, 20 counties feature on the…

Oct 22, 2019

The funding row in Mayo GAA has intensified ahead of the County Board Meeting next week

The funding row in Mayo GAA has intensified after a millionaire backer claims he was called a “donkey” in an email sent from an official County board email address. A group led by UK-based trader Tim O’Leary has been withholding a quarter of a million euro…

Oct 21, 2019

Republic of Ireland U-15 team win UEFA Development Tournament in Mayo

The Republic of Ireland Under-15 team have won the UEFA Development Tournament in Mayo, after an emphatic 8-0 victory over Luxembourg in Ballina today. Ireland won the competition with a 100% record, scoring 15 goals in the process and conceding just once.…

Oct 21, 2019

Connacht Ladies junior quarter final confirmed

The Connacht Ladies Junior Quarter final between Crossmolina/ Laherdane McHale Rovers and Oisin Ladies of Lancashire will get underway at 2pm on Sunday in Didsbury, near Manchester

Oct 21, 2019

Venue & time confirmed for Tooreen's Connacht Hurling quarter final against Four Roads

Details have been confirmed for the Connacht Intermediate Hurling Quarter Final. Tooreen and Four Roads will meet in Athleague next Sunday at 2pm.

Oct 21, 2019

10-year old Karting star from Galway wins at World Finals

Ireland has a new Kart Racing star - 10-year-old Alex O'Grady from Loughrea, Co Galway, is the new World Champion of the IAME Minime Cadet class at the World Finals at the Le Mans circuit in France. Alex finished just one-tenth of a second ahead of Britain's…

Oct 20, 2019

Galway Senior decider finishes all square while Tourlestrane win 4th successive Sligo title

It's finished all square in the Galway senior football final. Tuam Stars had looked on for a big shock but Gary Sice scored a last minute equaliser for All-Ireland champions Corofin to leave it all square. Tuam Stars 2-9 Corofin 0-15 was the final score and…

Oct 20, 2019

Sunday's FAI Junior Cup results

FAI New Balance Junior Cup - Round 3 Ballyheane 8-2 Conn Rangers Achill 2-2 Ballyhaunis Town (Ballyhaunis won 5-4 on penalties) Castlebar Celtic 5-1 Glenhest Rovers Westport Utd 3-0 Ballina Town Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2-0 Newport Mulranny Wanderers Manulla 3-1…

Oct 20, 2019

Knockmore ladies are Division 1 Champions

Mayo Ladies results Senior League Division 1 Round 7 Knockmore 7-13 Moy Davitts 4-06 Louisburgh 0-00 Hollymount CONC Carnacon 0-00 Burrishoole CONC Castlebar Mitchels V Charlestown PP to next weekend Congratulations to Knockmore winners of this year's…

Oct 20, 2019

Knockmore crowned Minor A Champions

Mayo U21 A Championship Group 1 Claremorris 2-16 Ballina Stephenites 1-09 Group 2 Westport 0-16 Belmullet 1-06 U21 B Championship Group 2 Charlestown Sarsfields 0-12 Aghamore 0-11 Ardnaree 1-15 Kiltimagh 0-12 U21 C Championship Group 1 Garrymore 2-12…

Oct 20, 2019

Oughterard win the Galway Intermediate championship after penalty shootout

Claregalway Hotel Intermediate Football Championship replay Clg Mícheál Breathnach 1-16 0-19 Oughterard Oughterard win on penalty shootout Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Relegation Group Killererin 1-14 2-9 Naomh Anna, Leitir Móir Junior A Football…

Oct 20, 2019

Bunninadden book an Intermediate final spot in Sligo

Kennedys Intermediate Football Championship Sat, 19 Oct, Venue: Tourlestrane, (Semi Final 1), Bunninadden 2-10 Easkey 1-9

Oct 20, 2019

Westport duo help the ROI U15 team to make light work of the Faroe Islands

The Republic of Ireland Under-15 side made it two wins out of two in the UEFA Development Tournament in Mayo with a 4-0 win over the Faroe Islands. A goal a piece by Westport pair Adam Nugent and Daniel Kelly - who was captaining the side - a header from Sam…

Oct 20, 2019

Mayo GAA results from yesterdays County finals and League matches

SATURDAY 19TH OCTOBER, 2019 MAYO SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Ballintubber 1-14 v 1-11 Ballaghaderreen MAYO INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Ballyhaunis 1-11 v 1-12 The Neale MAYO ADULT LEAGUE 2019 DIVISION 2 Balla 1-6 v 1-11 Béal an Mhuirthead…

Oct 19, 2019

Two Tier championship for teams below Division two after the 2020 Leagues

The All-Ireland Senior Football Championship will have two tiers from next summer. Three quarters of delegates backed a Central Council motion at Congress to introduce the change for the next three seasons. Teams in Division Three and Four of the League will…

Oct 17, 2019

Saturday Evening Sport Special from Castlebar for the County Finals

We have a Saturday Evening Sport Special this weekend with the Mayo Senior and Intermediate Football finals taking centre stage at Elverys MacHale Park. Our coverage will begin from just before 5pm when Ballyhaunis and the Neale clash in the Intermediate…

Oct 16, 2019

Round 3 of the FAI Junior cup on Sunday

There is round 3 action in the FAI Junior Cup on Sunday. Glenhest Rovers welcome Super League Champions Castlebar Celtic while Kiltimagh/Knock United entertain Newport Mulranny Wanderers. Both games kick-off at 11am. Four games get underway at 2.30pm on…

Oct 15, 2019

Sligo confirm their football and hurling management teams for 2020

Sligo GAA county committee ratified the management teams for the county senior football and hurling teams last night. The football manager is Paul Taylor joined by a backroom team of John McPartland Jr. Joe Keane, Nigel Dineen, Sean Boyle and Damien Eames.…

Oct 15, 2019

Ballintubber are not concerned by the favourites tag in the county final

Reigning senior county champions Ballintubber will be looking to make it five county titles this decade when they take on the men from East Mayo. After being denied by two in-a-row All-Ireland winners Corofin in last year’s Connacht final Ballintubber are a…

Oct 15, 2019

Sligo may have to reach a Connacht final to stay in the hunt for Sam Maguire

Sligo and Leitrim will play in a tier 2 football competition next year if the proposal is passed at a special sitting of the GAA Congress in Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Saturday. Under the proposal all National League Division 3 and 4 Counties except those who…

Oct 15, 2019

Ballinrobe Town Soccer Club U12 girls reach the All-Ireland Finals

Ballinrobe Town Soccer Club U12 girls team are playing in the All Ireland Finals in AUL Complex in Dublin this Saturday the 19th October next representing Connacht at U12 stage. The team is made up of Ballinrobe, Kilmaine and the Neale girls. Team includes,…

Oct 15, 2019

Change of time and venue for the North Mayo U16 A final this evening

The North Mayo U16 A final has been moved to Ballina at the earlier time of 5:30. Ballina are home to Knockmore in that encounter this evening.

Oct 15, 2019

Galway United player wins his first cap for the ROI U19's team

Galway United midfielder Donal Higgins won his first cap for the Republic of Ireland under-19 team yesterday. The U19's lost 2-0 against Denmark at the Showgrounds in Sligo. Donal came on as a second half substitute and impressed for Tom Mohan's side.

Oct 15, 2019

Galway players will have a role in the hurling manager selection

Galway players will have a role to play in the selection of their manager. The Irish Independent reports that a special meeting of the Galway hurling board drew up a representative group tasked with finding a new manager. Galway hurling board chairman Michael…

Oct 14, 2019

Connacht Ladies Senior Club Football Final time and venue confirmed

CLGFC Senior Club championship final, Sunday 27th October in Saint Croans Enfield Co. Roscommon @ 2.00pm. Kilbride Roscommon v Kilkerrin Clonberne Galway Green/White Red/White

Oct 14, 2019

Calor Gas Super Cup quarter-final pairings revealed

Calor Gas Super Cup Quarter Finals Claremorris v Snugboro Utd Ballyglass v Straide & Foxford Utd Swinford v Manulla Castlebar Celtic v Ballina Town Matches to be played on weekend of 27th October 2019

Oct 14, 2019

League victory can propel Knockmore to Moclair success next year

Knockmore won the Division One Mayo League on Saturday in style with a dominating display against Ballina Stephenites. The north Mayo men bowed out of the senior championship in disappointing fashion against Castlebar Mitchels. Knockmore manager Ray Dempsey…

Oct 14, 2019

Ballaghadereen man wins the Ulster Premier Open in Badminton

A Ballaghaderreen man has won the Ulster Premier Open in Badminton. 19 year old Adam McAllister won the singles title at the badminton Ulster Premier Open this weekend in Lisburn. In the final he beat Ulster’s Tony Stephenson in two straight sets 21/19, 21/11.

Oct 14, 2019

Mayo drivers win their class and place in the top twenty of the Donegal Harvest Rally

Mayo competitors had a good day out at the Donegal Harvest Rally yesterday. Achill’s Brian Lavelle with co-driver Piaras O’Celallachain took the honours winning class 11F and finishing twentieth overall. Meanwhile Castlebar crew Keith McFadden with daughter…

Oct 13, 2019

Padraig Pearses win the Roscommon title for the first time ever

Padraig Pearses won their first ever Roscommon Senior Football title today after they defeated Roscommon Gaels by 2-10 to 1-10. After seven previous attempts the Fahy Cup is finally making it's way to the proud Rossie club.

Oct 13, 2019

Mayo GAA results from today's hurling, league and junior championship action

MAYO JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-10 v 3-11 Eastern Gaels MAYO JUNIOR C CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Burrishoole 0-7 v 2-7 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin MAYO JUNIOR B CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-10 v 3-11 Eastern Gaels…

Oct 13, 2019

Tooreen are Mayo hurling champions after ending Castlebar Mitchel's remarkable run

Tooreen were crowned Mayo Senior Hurling champions today after they defeated a defiant Castlebar Mitchels challenge by two points. It finished in Machale Park Tooreen 0-18 to 1-13 Castlebar Mitchels. Tooreen now go on to play Four Roads in the Connacht…

Oct 13, 2019

CL MacHale Rovers are Connacht Junior Champions after nine-point victory

Crossmolina Lahardane MacHale Rovers are Connacht Junior Champions. They defeated Claregalway this afternoon by 4-08 to 0-11. The North Mayo girls now march on to an All-Ireland semi-final against Oisin ladies of Manchester on Sunday the 27th of October.

Oct 12, 2019

Castlebar Mitchels B return to Intermediate Football

Mayo Junior A Football Final Castlebar Mitchels B 0-14 Kilmaine 0-11

Oct 12, 2019

Knockmore are Division 1 League Champions while Charlestown take the Division 2 crown

Mayo Senior Football League Division 1 Knockmore 0-19 Ballina Stephenites 0-06 Castlebar Mitchels 7-14 Ballaghaderreen 0-04 Breaffy 2-14 Aghamore 1-08 Garrymore 1-09 Kiltimagh 1-04 Division 2 Charlestown Sarsfields 0-16 Kiltane 0-09 Ballinrobe 1-13 Ardnaree…

Oct 12, 2019

Carnacon defeated by Kilkerrin/Clonberne today in Connacht Senior Semi-Final

Connacht Senior Club Championship Semi-Final Kilkerrin/Clonberne 4-9 Carnacon 2-4 Olivia Divilly hit top form as reigning champions Kilkerrin/Clonberne advanced to the Connacht Senior Club Championship Final after victory over rivals Carnacon at the Connacht…

Oct 12, 2019

Joyce to be put forward as Galway football boss for a three year term

Padraic Joyce will be put forward as the new manager of the Galway senior footballers. The 10-time All-Star winner will be joined by selectors John Divilly and Michéal Ó'Domhnaill and John Concannon. Former Laois and Tipperary boss Liam Kearns had been in the…

Oct 12, 2019

Provisional 2020 Allianz Football League fixtures announced for Mayo

The provisional fixtures for the 2020 Allianz football league have been announced as Mayo travel to Donegal, Meath, Monaghan and Galway. MacHale Park will host All-Ireland champions Dublin, along with Kerry and Tyrone. First up is the trip to Donegal on the…

Oct 11, 2019

A Westport trio are named in the ROI U15 development squad

A Westport trio are named in the Republic of Ireland Under-15 squad for a UEFA Development Tournament in Mayo next week. Jason Donohue's squad will face Latvia in Castlebar on Thursday (17th), Faroe Islands in Westport on Saturday (19th) and Luxembourg in…

Oct 11, 2019

Mayo hurlers to begin Nicky Rackard Cup campaign next year with a home game against Warwickshire

The draw for the 2020 Nicky Rackard Cup has taken place and Mayo’s opening game will be at home to Warwickshire. In Round Two, Mayo will be away to Monaghan and Round Three will see Mayo have a home clash against Tyrone.

Oct 10, 2019

John Porch to get his first start for Connacht tomorrow evening

Former Australian Sevens star John Porch gets his first start for Connacht against the Dragons at Rodney Parade. He's been selected on the wing ahead of Stephen Fitzgerald with Kieran Marmion again among the replacements. The game kicks off at 7.35pm tomorrow…

Oct 10, 2019

Kilmaine & Castlebar Mitchels B to contest County Junior A Football Final on Saturday

The County Junior A Football Final will be decided on Saturday evening. Kilmaine will be aiming to return to Intermediate Championship after a few years absent while Castlebar Mictchels B will be looking to make an immediate return. The game throws in at 7…

Oct 10, 2019

US-based businessman expresses interest in naming rights to MacHale Park

It's reported this morning that the chairman of the Mayo International Supporters' Foundation - the group currently withholding €250,000 in funding from the Mayo County Board - has written to the county expressing an interest in bidding for the naming rights…

Oct 09, 2019

Castlebar Mitchels on the lookout for a new Senior Football Management team

Declan Shaw, Eamonn Smith and the Castlebar Senior Football Management team have announced they will be stepping down from their roles after the final round of league games this weekend. They will be joined in their departure by the four other members of the…

Oct 09, 2019

Conn Rangers & Kiltimagh Knock Utd battling for the Premier Cup on Sunday

The Calor Gas Premier Cup Final will be the main attraction at Solar 21 Park on Sunday. Kiltimagh Knock United clash with Conn Rangers with kick-off at 2pm. Elsewhere, there are four games down for decision in Round 1 of the Calor Gas Super Cup. Snugboro Utd…

Oct 09, 2019

Castlebar Mitchels appearing in their first County Senior Hurling Final in 21 years

Castlebar Mitchels will be looking to create history this Sunday when they take on the Kingpins of Mayo hurling Tooreen in the County Senior Hurling decider. The game gets underway at 2.30pm in Elverys MacHale Park and there will be full live commentary of…

Oct 09, 2019

Waterford defeated Sligo 2-0 last night

Waterford defeated Sligo Rovers 2-0 in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at the Waterford RSC last night. It was Waterford's first win at home since May.

Oct 09, 2019

Supermacs repeats call for Galway county board to reveal findings of two reports into finances

Supermac's have repeated their call for the Galway county board to reveal the findings of two reports into the finances in the county, insisting that "transparency and accountability are vital to confidence going forward". That's according to this morning's…

Oct 08, 2019

Sligo Rovers travel to Waterford in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division this evening

Sligo rovers travel to Waterford in the SSE Airtricity premier division tomorrow night in a rescheduled fixture. Kickoff is at 7:45 this evening. The game has been brought forward because of Waterford’s involvement in the Tunnocks Caramel Wafer Cup on Friday.…

Oct 08, 2019

Remaining candidates pull out of Galway Hurling boss race

Midwest News understands that all three candidates nominated for the Galway Senior Hurling Managers position have decided to withdraw from the process to select the new manager. Yesterday, former Galway U21 hurling manager Tony Ward indicated he was not going…

Oct 08, 2019

Mayo to face Leitrim in the opening round of the 2020 Connacht championship

Mayo will start off their 2020 Connacht championship campaign against Leitrim in the Connacht quarterfinal. The last time the Green and Red won the Connacht crown was in 2015 after completing the 5 in a row. Elsewhere Galway will travel to New York, while…

Oct 07, 2019

Mayo Ladies Clubs' Connacht championship times and venues confirmed

Saturday 12th October in Clonberne Sports Field at 3.00pm Kilkerrin/Clonberne (Galway) v Carnacon (Mayo) Sunday 13th October in Ballyhaunis GAA Pitch 1.00pm = C. L MacHale Rovers (Mayo) v Claregalway (Galway) 3.00pm = St. Josephs (Leitrim) v St. Nathy’s…

Oct 07, 2019

Ballintubber boss delighted with how his side closed out the Ballina game

The reigning Moclair Cup Champions Ballintubber will face Ballaghaderreen in the senior county final. Bidding for their 5th county title this decade the Abbey men showed all their experience to grind out a win against a Ballina Outfit full of inter-county…

Oct 07, 2019

Ballyhaunis close in on a return to senior championship football

In the Intermediate final Ballyhaunis saw off Burrishoole to take another step closer to promotion to the senior championship. Keith Higgins anchored the team in defence and Eamonn Philips and co. did the damage up front. Ballyhaunis manager Seamus Caulfield…

Oct 07, 2019

The Neale star believes their fitness was the difference in extra-time against Louisburgh

The Neale await Ballyhaunis in the intermediate decider after they overcame Louisburgh in an extra-time thriller on Saturday. The South Mayo men have traversed their way up from the junior grade in recent seasons and now are on the cusp of making the senior…

Oct 07, 2019

Conn Rangers are hoping to cause an upset in the Premier Cup final

Kiltimagh Knock United will play Conn Rangers in the Calor Gas Premier Cup after they two overcame Fahy Rovers and Westport United B respectively. Conn Rangers joint manager Brendan McDonagh is delighted to be in a Cup final at the end of the season. Although…

Oct 07, 2019

Galway's Aaron Connolly will train with the Ireland squad today

Galway’s Aaron Connolly will train with the Republic of Ireland senior squad today. The Brighton striker was called into the panel by Mick McCarthy at the weekend. The former Mervue United player scored two goals for Brighton to earn promotion to the senior…

Oct 06, 2019

Sligo football championship results from the weekend

Sligo senior football semi-finals Tourlestrane 2-19 Shamrock gaels 0-07 Coolera Strandhill 2-14 st. marys 0-16

Oct 06, 2019

Galway football championship results from semi-final weekend

Galway senior football championship semi-finals Tuam Stars 3-11 Moycullen 1-12 Corofin 1-16 Salthill-Knocknacarra 2-09 senior relegation bearna 1-19 naomh ann leitir mor 1-08

Oct 06, 2019

Ballyhaunis Town stay up while the Premier Cup finalists are revealed

Relegation playoff Ballyhaunis Town 4 v 2 Straide & Foxford Utd Calor Gas Premier Cup—Semi-Finals Kiltimagh Knock Utd 4 v 2 Fahy Rovers Conn Rangers 4 v 2 Westport Utd ‘B’

Oct 06, 2019

Mayo GAA club championship and League results from the weekend

Mayo Senior Championship - Knockout Sat, 05 Oct, Venue: Elverys MacHale Park, Castlebar, (Semi Final), Ballina Stephenites 0-6 Ballintubber 1-10 Sun, 06 Oct, Venue: Elverys MacHale Park, Castlebar, (Semi Final), Ballaghaderreen 0-15 Castlebar Mitchels…

Oct 05, 2019

Mayo GAA results from today's league matches

Division 3 Davitts 1-10 2-12 Castlebar Mitchels Division 4 Ardagh 0-19 0-8 Ballycastle

Oct 05, 2019

Galway's Aaron Connolly gets the call up to the Ireland National squad

Galway’s Aaron Connolly and Blackburn Rovers defender Derrick Williams have been called into Mick McCarthy’s Republic of Ireland squad for the EURO 2020 games against Georgia and Switzerland. The former Mervue United man scored twice for Brighton in their 3-0…

Oct 05, 2019

Carnacon make it 20 in-a-row as Cora announces her return from injury

Carnacon are Mayo county champions for the 20th year in-a-row after a convincing win against Bohola Moy Davitts. It finished in Swinford Amneity Park 3-11 to 0-8 to the star-studded team from West Mayo. Carnacon's talisman Cora Staunton made a nice cameo off…

Oct 05, 2019

CL Machale Rovers to face Claregalway for the Junior crown in eight days

Claregalway will face Crossmolina Lahardane MacHale Rovers in the Connacht Junior final. The Galway junior champions defeated Castlerea St Kevin’s by 3-6 to 1-9 in the second semi-final. CL MacHale Rovers saw off the challenge of Aughawillan in the other…

Oct 05, 2019

Connacht FA suffer a one-goal defeat to Leinster in the Ward Cup

Leinster Senior League 2 Connacht FA 1 Connacht FA suffered a one-goal defeat to Leinster in the Ward Cup. Gary Kineen scored the Connacht goal but LSL held off late pressure as the Connacht lads pressed for an equaliser. In the other match played today it…

Oct 05, 2019

CL MacHale Rovers through to a Connacht Junior Final

Crossmolina Lahardane Mac Hale Rovers are through to the Connacht Junior Final after a four point defeat of Leitrim champions Aughawillan. They led by a point at the break 1-7 to 1-8 and asserted their dominance in the second to march on to the provincial…

Oct 05, 2019

Connacht's first home game of the season is tonight

In the Pro14, Connacht's first home game of the season sees Benetton visit the Sportsground tonight. Kick-off is at 7.35pm. Munster and Ulster are both in South Africa. They take on the Southern Kings and the Cheetahs respectively.

Oct 05, 2019

Connacht shared the spoils with Ulster last night in the Ward Cup

In the Ward Cup last night Connacht and Ulster shared the spoils. Castlebar Celtic's Jordan Loftus was on the score sheet for Connacht and the game finished out 1 apiece.

Oct 04, 2019

Sligo's Mona McSharry included in Swim Ireland's team for European Championships in Glasgow

Sligo’s Mona McSharry has been included in Swim Ireland’s team of 19 for the LEN European Short Course Championships in Glasgow from 4-8 December. Eleven senior and eight junior athletes have been selected for the event, with all team members then travelling…

Oct 04, 2019

Connacht make three changes for tomorrow's clash with Bennetton

Head Coach Andy Friend has made three changes to the Connacht starting team for the visit of Benetton to the Sportsground tomorrow evening Saturday at 7:35pm. Darragh Leader, Peter Robb and Paul Boyle all come into the side as Connacht hope to bounce back…

Oct 04, 2019

Details of the Oscar Traynor Competition confirmed

The format of the Oscar Traynor competition has changed this year, Mayo League play Galway League on a home and away basis with the winner over the two games qualifying for the quarter finals. The following are the agreed details: 1st Leg: Galway League v…

Oct 04, 2019

Carnacon and Moy Davitts clash tomorrow in County Final

The Mayo Ladies Senior Football Championship decider will be held in Swinford Amenity Park tomorrow afternoon. Reigning County Champions take on Moy Davitts and it gets underway at 4.30pm. Elsewhere,tomorrow in Ballinamore the Connacht Junior Championship…

Oct 03, 2019

Galway's Olivia Divilly impresses at AFL Women's Combine

Galway star Olivia Divilly has been impressing AFLW scouts with her stunning tests, finishing in the top two in three tests during the Draft Combine in Melbourne. Divilly is one of three ladies footballers invited to participate in the trial, with Meath’s…

Oct 03, 2019

Round 3 draw of the FAI Junior Cup

FAI NEW BALANCE JUNIOR CUP 2019-2020 Round 3 Draw (Ties to be played weekending 20th October 2019) Mayo Ballyheane FC v Conn Rangers Achill Rovers FC v Ballyhaunis Town Glenheist Rovers v Castlebar Celtic Westport Utd v Ballina Town Kiltima Knock FC v…

Oct 02, 2019

Galway GAA respond to Supermacs

Galway GAA has responded to Supermac's request for clarification on how its sponsorship money is spent. The fast food chain publicly asked for the results of financial investigations by Mazars and Galway GAA itself. Galway insist that all of Supermac's…

Oct 02, 2019

Crunch Super League relegation play-off on Sunday

The Super League game between Westport United and Ballina Town which was scheduled for Sunday has been postponed due to the involvement of United players in the Interprovincial Ward Cup. The crunch Elverys Sports Super League Relegation Play-Off between…

Oct 02, 2019

Four Live Games on Midwest Radio this weekend

It’s reaching fever pitch in the Mayo Club Championship with the semi-finals of Senior & Intermediate this weekend. All four games at MacHale Park will be live on Midwest Radio. First up at 6pm its Intermediate semi-final between The Neale and Louisburgh with…

Oct 02, 2019

Supermacs seeks answers from Galway GAA over how almost €1.6 million sponsorship money was spent

Fast food chain Supermacs is calling for answers from Galway GAA about how it spent almost €1.6 million euro in sponsorship money. It's broken down five years of payments in a statement posted on its website tonight. The firm says it raised financial concerns…

Oct 01, 2019

Ex-Galway dual player confirmed as hurling selector with Westmeath

Former Galway dual player Alan Kerins has taken up a selector position with the Westmeath hurlers. Alan joins the Westmeath management team under new Senior Hurling boss Shane O'Brien. The Dubliner succeeds Joe Quaid as the Lake County prepare to play…

Oct 01, 2019

Galway Senior Camogie team are guests of honor at Connacht's PRO14 match

Connacht Rugby will have the Galway Senior Camogie team as guests of honour at The Sportsground on Saturday. The All-Ireland champs will be introduced to the crowd at HT of their #GuinnessPRO14 game with Benetton. Kickoff is at 7:35.

Oct 01, 2019

Super League relegation play-off is like a 'Cup Final' to Ballyhaunis Town

Ballyhaunis Town and Straide and Foxford United go head to head in the Elvery’s Sports Super League relegation play-off this weekend. The teams were tied at the bottom of the league at the end of the season and so must play off under Mayo Football League…

Oct 01, 2019

Gold for Monivea's Brendan Kenny at the World Series of Kickboxing

Brendan Kenny won a Gold Medal in the World Series of Kickboxing Flanders Open in the -79 senior Division after fights against fighters from Belgium, Austria and Finland. The 23 year old Monivea man competes out of White Tiger Martial Arts in Castlebar under…

Oct 01, 2019

Damien Hayes retires from hurling after helping Portumna retain top flight status in Galway hurling

Three-time All Star Damien Hayes has retired from hurling after helping his club Portumna retain their status in the top flight of Galway hurling at the weekend. The 37-year-old played for the Tribesmen for 14 years and retired after the 2014 campaign, but he…

Sep 30, 2019

Four candidates still in the running for Galway football job

There are four candidates in the running to succeed Kevin Walsh as Galway football manager. The deadline for nominations closed on Friday and the shortlist is made up of Padraic Joyce, Liam Kearns, Matt Duggan and Alan Flynn. Outgoing U20 manager Joyce was…

Sep 30, 2019

Two Mayo girls impress on the Galway U17 football team

Galway women's football club won the u17 Women's national League cup final yesterday. It finished 2-1 in a tight affair with Mayo girls Annie Gough and Abbiegayle Ronayne being part of matchday team and Hana Ueno (sub) and Kelsey Munroe u19 duty being…

Sep 30, 2019

Mayo Oscar Traynor team selected ahead of Galway matches

Mayo Oscar Traynor Team Manager Danny O'Leary has selected the following players to attend training on Friday next at 8.00pm in Solar 21 Park in preparation for the upcoming home and away matches v Galway. Westport Utd: Garry Cunningham Cillian McGlade Joe…

Sep 30, 2019

Mayo Football League Awards for August sees Moy Villa scoop team of the month

MAYO FOOTBALL LEAGUE 2019 MONTHLY AWARD WINNERS-----------AUGUST TEAM OF THE MONTH – AUGUST MONTH TEAM August Moy Villa MANAGER OF THE MONTH – AUGUST MONTH MANAGER August Michael Gibbons, Westport Utd ‘B’ FOOTBALLER OF THE MONTH AUGUST DIVISION FOOTBALLER…

Sep 30, 2019

Mayo woman narrowly misses out on Olympic qualification in 10,000 meter race

Sinéad Diver set a women’s world masters (40+) record in the 10,000m at the World Athletics Championships in Doha in 14th place on Saturday. Sinead narrowly missed out on a place at the Tokyo Olympics by half a second. Despite not being included in Athletics…

Sep 29, 2019

Mayo GAA results from today

Mayo Junior B Football Championship Semi-Final Eastern Gaels 1-10 Breaffy 1-09 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-11 Claremorris 0-09 Mayo Junior C Football Championship Semi-Final Burrishoole 1-10 Balla 1-09 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 2-12 Belmullet 0-04 Mayo Senior…

Sep 29, 2019

Roscommon Gaels & Padraig Pearses to contest this year's County Senior Final

The Roscommon Senior Football final will be contested by Roscommon Gaels and Padraig Pearses following their respective wins today. Padraig Pearses 3-10 Boyle 1-14 Roscommon Gaels 1-13 Strokestown 0-10

Sep 29, 2019

FAI Junior Cup Round 2 results

FAI New Balance Junior Cup - Round 2 Moy Villa 3-2 Snugboro Utd (aet) Newport Mulranny Wanderers 2-0 Crossmolina Manulla 3-0 Fahy Rovers Kiltimagh Knock Utd 2-1 Killala Westport Utd 10-1 Iorras Aontaithe Castlebar Celtic 2-0 Claremorris Ballina Town 7-2…

Sep 29, 2019

Carnacon and Moy Davitts to contest this year's Mayo Ladies Senior Football Final

Junior Championship Final C.L. MacHale Rovers 6-13 Tuar Mhic Éadaigh 2-08 Senior Championship Semi Finals Carancon 4-16 Hollymount 1-05 Burrishoole 2-06 Moy Davitts 5-12

Sep 29, 2019

Mayo Senior Football League results from last night

Mayo Senior Football League Division 1 Westport 3-09 Aghamore 1-13 Ballina Stephenites 1-11 Breaffy 0-14 Ballintubber 1-12 Ballaghaderreen 1-09 Castlebar Mitchels 5-16 Hollymount-Carramore 3-6 Kiltimagh 2-11 Claremorris 1-08 Knockmore 0-14 Garrymore 0-09…

Sep 28, 2019

Connacht in PRO 14 action away to the Scarlets today

Connact are in PRO 14 action today away to the Scarlets at 5.15pm and Leinster face Benetton in Italy at the same time. Before that at 3pm Munster host the Dragons. Ireland have slumped to a 19-12 defeat against Japan at the Rugby World Cup. A try from Kenki…

Sep 27, 2019

Huge achievement for Crossmolina man in Motorsport

A Mayo Co-driver is one of seven people who will now come under the umbrella of Motorsport Ireland’s Rally Academy until the end of 2020. After an exhausting selection process which took place in Athlone recently, 24 co-drivers were whittled down to a final…

Sep 27, 2019

Mayo cyclist Maeve Gallagher in action at Junior Women's World Championships

In Cycling Mayo’s Maeve Gallagher competed in the Junior Women’s World Championships in Doncaster today. Maeve was in the top 10 with one kilometre to go but got taken out in the sprint. Maeve recovered well from the crash in the 86km race to finish 25th.

Sep 27, 2019

Semi-Finals of Mayo Junior B & C Championship this Sunday

The semi-finals of the Mayo Junior B & C Championship take centre stage on Sunday afternoon. Both B semi-finals are fixed for 1pm. Eastern Gaels meet Breaffy B in Balla while Crossmolina Deel Rovers B take on Claremorris B in Charlestown. The C Championship…

Sep 27, 2019

Some changes to FAI Junior Cup games on Sunday

There is a large amount of fixtures in round 2 of the FAI New Balance Junior Cup this Sunday. Claremorris have conceded their game with Castlebar Celtic while the meeting of Ballyglass and Ballyheane is now pushed out to the later time of 2.30pm. Three games…

Sep 27, 2019

Davy Fitzgerald staying on with Wexford

Davy Fitzgerald has committed his future to the Wexford senior hurlers. The Clare man will take charge of the Model County for a further two years. Fitzgerald guided Wexford to the Leinster Championship title this summer. He was the subject of reported…

Sep 27, 2019

4 Mayo players included in 2019 All-Star Nominations

The shortlist of three for Footballer of the Year is made up entirely of Dublin players following their All Ireland victory. Goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton, wing back Jack McCaffrey and forward Con O'Callaghan make up the nominations. In total, Dublin have 13…

Sep 26, 2019

Republic of Ireland regional side pick up 2-1 win in Lecarrow last night

Rep of Ireland 2 Northern Ireland 1 The hosts came from behind to record an impressive victory in a friendly Amateur International match which also marked the official opening of the John Sherlock stand in the Roscommon & District League's Grounds in…

Sep 25, 2019

Racing at Sligo today

There is racing over the jumps at Sligo today with the first there going to post at 1.50pm.

Sep 25, 2019

Davy Fitzgerald to make a decision about his future shortly

Davy Fitzgerald says he will make a decision about his future shortly. The Clare native has to decide whether to remain on in Wexford for a fourth year amid reported interest from Galway. Speaking to Midwest Radio today, Fitzgerald says it will be a tough…

Sep 24, 2019

Mayo man wins the LOI Premier League title with Dundalk

Dundalk are celebrating completing the second leg of a potential domestic treble. Mayo native John Mountney was a part of the team and played with Mayo League sides Kiltimagh/Knock United and Ballina Town in the past. The Lilywhites retained their Airtricity…

Sep 24, 2019

11 Connacht representatives in the Irish Regional squad to face Northern Ireland

There are 11 Connacht players named in the Rep of Ireland regional squad for a friendly match against Northern Ireland in Lecarrow, Roscommon. Kick-off is at 7:30 tomorrow. The representatives from Connacht are as follows... Mayo 4 Gary Cunningham. Cillian…

Sep 23, 2019

Nine apiece for Mayo and Galway in the ladies All-Star nominations

The TG4 Ladies football All Star nominees have been announced. Three-in-a-row champions Dublin lead the way with 13 nominations. There are 9 nods each for finalists Galway, as well as Connacht rivals Mayo. Munster champions Cork have seven nominations, with…

Sep 22, 2019

Mayo GAA Club results from today's knockout games

MAYO SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Bohola Moy Davitts 0-3 v 3-16 Westport Hollymount-Carramore 0-8 v 4-14 Claremorris Castlebar Mitchels 1-12 v 0-13 Knockmore MAYO INTERMEDIATE CHAMPIONSHIP - KNOCKOUT Ballinrobe 0-5 v 0-10 Swinford Burrishoole 2-11 v 2-10…

Sep 22, 2019

Castlebar Celtic are Super League Champions for the first time since 2011

Elverys Sports Super League Castlebar Celtic 5-2 Claremorris Westport United 4-0 Snugboro United Ballina Town 2-2 Ballyglass Ballyhaunis Town 1-0 Ballyheane Manulla 5-5 Straide & Foxford United TP Brennan Connacht Cup - Round 1 Ballina Town B 9-0 Newport…

Sep 21, 2019

Roscommon GAA Club results from today

Roscommon SFC Quarter Final Roscommon Gaels 2 - 13 v 0 11 Elphin Boyle 4 - 14 v 2 12 Michael Glaveys Junior A Football C'ship - Quarter Final Clann na nGael 0 - 15 v 0 11 Padraig Pearses Ballinameen 1-8 v 1-7 Western Gaels

Sep 21, 2019

Sligo GAA club results from today

Sligo Lola Montez Junior A Football Championship RD - Semi Final 2 Owenmore Gaels 1 - 11 2 – 11 St Michael's Belfry Senior Football Championship RD - Quarterfinal 1 Tourlestrane 2 - 9 1 – 6 Drumcliffe/Rosses Point Relegation final Eastern Harps 0-14 v 0-10 St…

Sep 21, 2019

Mayo GAA club championship results from the senior and intermediate quarter-finals today

Saturday September 21st Mayo Senior Football Quarter Final Ballintubber 1-12 v 1-8 Belmullet Ballaghaderreen 2-16 v 0-8 Davitts Breaffy 0-14 v 2-13 AET Ballina Stephenites Mayo Intermediate Football Quarter Final Louisburgh 0-18 v 0-11 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin…

Sep 21, 2019

Mayo U18 results from last night

North Mayo Minor B Semi-Final Naomh Padraig 6-13 Bonniconlon 3-12 Cill Chomain 2-12 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 0-07 South Mayo Minor A Championship Mayo Gaels 5-15 Carras 3-07 South Mayo Minor B Championship Ballinrobe 2-20 Hollymount-Carramore 2-06 West Mayo…

Sep 20, 2019

Sligo Rovers aiming for all three points against UCD tonight

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division leaders Dundalk are away to Waterford this evening. Second placed Shamrock Rovers host St Patrick's Athletic at Tallaght Stadium. Elsewhere it's Cork City versus Finn Harps. Derry City to take on Bohemians, and it's UCD…

Sep 20, 2019

Final race meeting of the year at Ballinrobe today

There is racing today at Ballinrobe, which starts at 3.30. It’s the final meeting of their 2019 season. It is an all National Hunt card and the feature race of the evening is the P & D Lydon Irish EBF Mares H’Cap of €22,000.

Sep 20, 2019

Exciting weekend on the Mayo Club Championship Scene

It’s going to be an incredibly busy weekend on the Mayo Club Championship scene with three live commentaries and updates on all the games. Midwest Radio Sport will have live coverage of the reigning County Champions Ballintubber in action against last year’s…

Sep 19, 2019

Ballinrobe one of 16 LGFA clubs selected for development programme

Ballinrobe LGFA is one of 16 clubs selected to take part in a nationwide LGFA development programme. Club2Gether is an initiative which aims increase retention rates of young women in ladies football. The programme touches areas like volunteer recruitment and…

Sep 19, 2019

Mayo Sanctuary Runners programme commences this evening in Ballyhaunis

Mayo Sanctuary Runners will begin an eight week 5k running programme tonight in Ballyhaunis. The Couch to 5k run will commence from the Park in Ballyhaunis at eight o’clock this evening and every Thursday evening for the coming weeks. The purpose of the…

Sep 19, 2019

TG4 to broadcast live coverage of all Connacht home games in the PRO14

TG4 will again broadcast 28 live games free to air this season, as well as deferred coverage of a further 9 interprovincial games. This will be followed by a bumper afternoon of live rugby on TG4 on Saturday 28th September as Scarlets take on Connacht. A…

Sep 19, 2019

Galway hurling great Conor Hayes inducted in GAA Museum Hall of Fame

Galway hurling great Conor Hayes is among 6 players being inducted in to the GAA Museum at Croke Park Hall of Fame for 2019. The addition of 6 new Gaelic games stars to the Hall of Fame brings the total number of inductees to 54, across hurling and football.…

Sep 18, 2019

Galway Camogie lead the way with 14 all-star nominations

All-Ireland champions Galway lead the way with 14 nominations for the 2019 Camogie All-Stars. The final team will be announced at the 16th annual awards banquet, sponsored by Liberty Insurance, in Citywest Hotel on Saturday 19 October. This year's winning…

Sep 18, 2019

Four Mayo sports stars from the past get stories told in exhibition

Four Mayo men, who would go on to excel in sport in their adopted countries will have their ‘untold’ stories told in an exhibition from Friday. The North Mayo Heritage Centre is hosting an exhibition on four Mayo men who went on to achieve sporting greatness…

Sep 17, 2019

Mayo U13 league results from last night

Mayo GAA U13 League Division 1A Claremorris 5-13 Castlebar Mitchels 3-09 Parke/Keelogues/Crimlin 3-09 Breaffy 3-02 Westport 4-11 Kiltimagh 3-07 Division 1B Ballina Stephenites 1-10 Naomh Padraig 0-08 Crossmolina Deel Rovers 2-09 Ballinrobe 2-05 Division 2A…

Sep 17, 2019

Stephen Rochford staying on with Donegal

Dublin remain the best team in the country, but Championship 2020 will still be competitive, that’s according to former Mayo manager and current Donegal coach Stephen Rochford. Speaking to the AIB GAA podcast, he listed Galway among the potential teams to…

Sep 17, 2019

Racing in Galway this evening

In racing - the first of seven races at Galway begins this afternoon at 4.15.

Sep 17, 2019

Roscommon GAA nominates Mick Rock as candidate for GAA Presidential election

Roscommon GAA has nominated the former President of Connacht Council GAA Mick Rock of Elphin GAA Club as a candidate in the election of the new GAA President. At a meeting of the Roscommon County Board last night, Mick Rock was nominated by Eric Murray,…

Sep 16, 2019

Racing at Galway today

There is an 8-race jumps card at Galway today. The first goes to post at 3.45.

Sep 15, 2019

Westport get their Connacht J1A League campaign off to a winning start

The Connacht J1A League returned today. Westport got off to a winning start with a 14 7 win over Tuam. Last season’s double Champions Connemara overcame Castlebar 13-11.

Sep 15, 2019

Ian Barrett and Lacken's Paul McGee finish 3rd at Clare Stages Rally

The Clare Motor Club Stages Rally got underway yesterday with a starting list of 98 crews preparing to do battle in extremely wet conditions over nine special stages around the Clare countryside. In form local driver John Warren and his co-driver Ruthann…

Sep 15, 2019

Dublin ladies claim three in a row by seeing off Galway

Dublin are All-Ireland senior ladies football champions for the third year in a row. They defeated Galway 2-03 to 0-04. Earlier, Tipperary won the intermediate title, beating Meath by 2-16 to 1-14. Louth are junior champions with a 3-13 to 2-06 win over…

Sep 15, 2019

Mayo Junior Championship and Senior League results from today

Mayo Junior A Football Quarter Final Kilmaine 1-10 Westport B 0-05 Kilmaine will now meet Kilmeena in the semi-final. Mayo Junior B Football Quarter Finals Eastern Gaels 4-15 Ardnaree Sarsfields 0-06 Claremorris B 1-17 Moygownagh 0-09 Crossmolina B 1-10…

Sep 15, 2019

Mayo Football League results from today

Elverys Sports Super League Castlebar Celtic 9-2 Ballyglass Ballyhaunis Town 1-1 Claremorris Ballyheane 2-0 Manulla Straide & Foxford United 5-2 Snugboro United Westport United A-A Ballina Town (Abandoned after 20 minutes due to unplayable pitch following…

Sep 15, 2019

Patrick McEveney retains his Mayo and District Motorsport Club young driver award

Patrick Mc Eveney retains his Mayo and District Motorsport Club young driver Championship of the year for the second year in-a-row. The Castlebar man raced in the Autocross event last week in Class 3 of the competition. The 22-year-old Mechanical Engineering…

Sep 15, 2019

Hugh Armstrong finishes third in International Half Marathon in Charleville

Hugh Armstrong from Knockmore finished third today in the International Half Marathon in Charleville in Cork. The Ballina AC member set a new personal best of 1:04:30

Sep 15, 2019

Mayo Senior Football League results from Saturday September 14th

Mayo Senior Football League Division 1 Garrymore 4-08 Claremorris 0-16 Castlebar Mitchels 2-17 Kiltimagh 0-12 Ballina Stephenites 4-10 Westport 1-08 Division 2 Balla 1-09 Bohola Moy Davitts 1-08 Charlestown Sarsfields 2-10 Louisburgh 0-04 Ardnaree 0-14…

Sep 14, 2019

Mayo Motorsport club members have a busy weekend with events taking place in Mondello and Ennis

Mayo Motorsport Club members have a busy weekend with events taking place in Mondello today and in Ennis tomorrow. Foxford’s Sean Hynes is competing in the final two races in the Formula Sheane 2019 Championship which takes place in Mondello this weekend. In…

Sep 14, 2019

Mayo GAA results from last night

Mayo Senior Football League Division 2 Ballinrobe 1-10 Burrishoole 0-11 Minor A Championship Group 1 Castlebar Mitchels 0-12 Belmullet 0-08 Claremorris 3-12 Mayo Gaels 2-10 Group 2 Knockmore 3-15 Charlestown Sarsfields 1-06 Westport 2-13 Ballina Stephenites…

Sep 13, 2019

Roscommon football league fixtures for the weekend

Roscommon & District Football League Fixtures Fri 20th, Sat 21st & Sun 22nd September 2019 Fixtures Friday 20th September 2019 Premier Division Moore United V Castlerea Celtic 8.15pm Kilkerrin United V Ballymoe FC 8pm Fixtures Saturday 21st September 2019…

Sep 13, 2019

Deadline at 5 o'clock for Community Sports Coach Training Programme

Mayo Sports Partnership and sporting organisations across the county, will deliver a Community Sports Coach Training Programme in Castlebar over the coming weeks Closing date for receipt of completed applications is this evening at 5 o’clock. The programme…

Sep 12, 2019

Underdogs to take on League champions Mayo in series finale

The Underdogs series starts tonight on TG4, and it's been revealed that they will take on Mayo at the end of the series. The match will be played under lights in MacHale Park, Castlebar on Saturday 26th October. The Underdogs is a unique group of players from…

Sep 12, 2019

Sligo Rovers meet Dundalk in FAI Cup semi-final

Sligo Rovers will host holders Dundalk in the semi finals of the FAI Cup, following the draw this morning. Shamrock Rovers are to take on Crumlin United or Bohemians, who conclude their quarter final next Monday. The last four ties will be played on the…

Sep 12, 2019

Minor championship action in Mayo tomorrow evening

There's action in the Minor Championship tomorrow evening (Friday) In Group 1 of the A championship, Mayo Gaels V Claremorris at 6pm and Belmullet host Castlebar Mitchels at 6.30 In Group 2, Ballina Stephenites host Westport St Patrick's at 6pm and Knockmore…

Sep 11, 2019

Mayo GAA Club championships draws made last night

The Mayo senior football club championship quarter-finals have been decided, following a draw last night at Elvery's MacHale Park in Castlebar. Ballintubber V Belmullet Castlebar Mitchels V Knockmore Breaffy V Ballina Stephenites Ballaghadereen V Davitts In…

Sep 10, 2019

Two Mayo minors and four Galway minors named in minor team of the year

Mayo Minors, Oisín Tunney of Breaffy GAA and Ethan Henry of Mayo Gaels both impressed during the 2019 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Football Championship, as they are selected as part of the Electric Ireland Minor Football Team of the Year. This year’s Electric…

Sep 10, 2019

Ballina Stephenite's 'Caff' calls it a day on inter-county football

Ger Cafferkey has announced his retirement from the inter-county game. He is the second Mayo player, after Andy Moran, to retire after the 2019 season. The Mayo full back made over 100 appearances for his county, collected 6 Connacht medals and was named an…

Sep 10, 2019

Victorious Galway camogie team receive warm welcome home

The victorious Galway camogie team received a warm welcome home last night, after winning the O' Duffy Cup in Sunday's All-Ireland final at Croke Park. Hundreds of supporters lined the roads in the parish of Mullagh in East Galway - home village of the team's…

Sep 09, 2019

Sligo Rovers do battle with Finn Harps this weekend in the Premier Division

Sligo Rovers will host Finn Harps in the League of Ireland Premier Division on Friday evening. Harps make the trip to the Showgrounds in desperate need of points as they currently rest second from the bottom above UCD. Kick-off is at 8pm. Meanwhile, Waterford…

Sep 09, 2019

Galway United must bounce back against Cobh this weekend

In the League of Ireland First Division Galway United will face Cobh Ramblers on Friday evening. United are in desperate need of points as they currently sit in eight position in the league and will have all to play for against seventh placed Cobh. They will…

Sep 08, 2019

Galway club football results from the weekend

Galway Saturday Senior Football Championship - Group 3 Moycullen 2-16 1-9 Caherlistrane Senior Football Championship - Group 3 Mountbellew/Moylough 2-18 1-5 An Cheathrú Rua Intermediate Football Championship Dunmore MacHales 2-15 1-18 Oranmore-Maree Senior…

Sep 08, 2019

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