Andy Moran says Mayo will be able to cope with raft of senior inter-county retirements

Mar 08, 2021

Castlerea Golf Club congratulates Honorary Member Leona Maguire on Florida performance

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

Mar 08, 2021

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

Three Mayo players are named in the AFLW’s Irish Player of the Round for Round 6 of the League. First place went to Aisling McCarthy of Tipperary, who plays with the West Coast Eagles. Second place was won by Mayo’s Aileen Gilroy, following her display over…

Mar 08, 2021

Mayo LGFA club in the running to win jersey competition

Davitts LGFA club is in the final of the Adrenaline LGFA jerseys competition. After surviving numerous Instagram polls, they are now just hours away from scooping the top prize. Voting concludes at 3.30 p.m. this afternoon and Davitts are calling on everyone…

Mar 08, 2021

"Get Counting with Comhairle" concludes this Sunday

Mayo Comhairle na nÓg is taking part in a fitness and mental health initiative called- ‘Get Counting with Comhairle.’ Mayo Comhairle na nÓg is a youth-led council and its core programme centres on young people identifying, and progressing topics that are of…

Mar 08, 2021

Mayo star signs for Galway Women's FC

Crossmolina’s Rachel Kearns has signed with Galway Women's FC for the 2021 SSE Airtricity Women's National League season. The 23-year-old Mayo star has previous experience of the Women's National League having played with Castlebar Celtic for a number of…

Mar 07, 2021

LISTEN: Exciting new boxing initiative across Mayo

Get all the family active with the fun & interactive ‘Boxing At Home’ Programme with Mayo Sports Partnership & The Irish Athletics Boxing Association As part of the governments Keep Well Campaign Mayo Sports Partnership, The Irish Athletics Boxing Association…

Mar 07, 2021

LISTEN: Shine documentary explores the history of Sligo Rovers

A new documentary examining the history, culture and community of Sligo Rovers FC has been completed and is available to view on Youtube. The 30-minute feature takes an in-depth look at the essence of the Bit O’Red club and the people who have helped shape it…

Mar 07, 2021

LISTEN: Ballina teen to run a marathon for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice

Ballina’s Daniel Rafter began running at the beginning of 2021 and is now on course to run a marathon for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice. The 5th-year student in Gortnor Abbey secondary school, Crossmolina started training on January the 14th and will embark on…

Mar 07, 2021

LISTEN: New LGFA President talks about the ambitions for his term

Sligo native Michéal Naughton began his presidency of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association this weekend. Naughton, who originally hails from Castleconnor, was elected to the role at last year’s Annual LGFA Congress. He previously managed Donegal to an…

Mar 07, 2021

CPA says players can 'now plan their lives around the GAA'

The Club Players’ Association disbanded after the GAA Congress adopted a split season, providing distinct windows for county and club activity. The association declared that their work was done earlier this week, bringing to an end their four-year campaign to…

Mar 07, 2021

LISTEN: Galway Racecourse Manager on the possibility of crowds attending this year

The Galway Racing Festival may be over four months away but speculation is already mounting if crowds will be allowed to attend. The Racecourse manager Michael Moloney joined Michael D McAndrew on Midwest Sport this afternoon to discuss the possibility and…

Mar 07, 2021

Mayo's Kelly sisters shine for the West Coast Eagles

Mayo’s Niamh Kelly has been crowned Player of The Day by her AFL side West Coast Eagles. The Moy Davitts clubwoman put on a clinical display at midfield, with 17 disposals, as the Eagles suffered a 67-point loss to a strong Fremantle outfit in Round 6 of the…

Mar 07, 2021

LISTEN: Tuar Mhic Eadaigh Handball Club making gains

Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Handball Club is to receive €5,000 funding under the Texaco Support for Sport initiative for its new outdoor facility. The Tuar Mhic Éadaigh Club was, after a lapse of several decades, reformed in 2018, re-igniting interest in what it…

Mar 06, 2021

Galway Ladies star calls it a day

Galway's Sinead Burke has announced her retirement from inter-county football. One of the longest serving players in the game, Burke made her senior debut for the Tribeswomen back in 2007, and went on to win nine Connacht SFC titles, two as captain. The…

Mar 06, 2021

Sligo native begins his presidency of the LGFA

Sligo native Michéal Naughton begins his presidency of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association this weekend. Naughton, who originally hails from Castleconnor, was elected to the role at last year’s Annual LGFA Congress. He previously managed Donegal to an…

Mar 06, 2021

Ireland finish as runners-up in Florida Nations Cup

A strong performance which included six clear rounds from the Michael Blake-managed Irish Show Jumping team of Shane Sweetnam, Bertram Allen, Michael Duffy and Cian O'Connor, saw them finish as runners-up in the $150,000 four-star Nations Cup at the Winter…

Mar 05, 2021

Connacht fall short at the hands of Munster

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

Mar 05, 2021

Gordon Elliott banned from racing for six months

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

Mar 05, 2021

Galway showjumper among the Irish competing in the US later

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

Mar 05, 2021

Newport native signs for Shelbourne FC

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

Mar 04, 2021

Mayo Handball Club receives Texaco support for sport funding

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

Mar 04, 2021

Connacht side announced for tomorrow's crucial encounter with Munster

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

Mar 04, 2021

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

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

Mar 03, 2021

Mayo swimmer hopeful of being vaccinated before the Olympic Games

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

Mar 03, 2021

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

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

Mar 03, 2021

Club Players's Association disbanded

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

Mar 02, 2021

Former Sligo boss becomes new manager of Ipswich Town

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

Mar 02, 2021

Former Castlebar Celtic defender to captain Galway WFC in 2021

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

Mar 02, 2021

Mayo golf club hits out at anti-social behaviour

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

Mar 02, 2021

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

Feb 26, 2021

GPA wants cynical foul motion withdrawn from Annual Congress

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

Feb 25, 2021

Mayo Boxer returns to the ring next month

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

Feb 25, 2021

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

Castlerea boxer Aoife O’Rourke has this evening secured her place in the semi-finals of the Strandja multi nations in Sofia, Bulgaria. Aoife overcame Turkish boxer Sennur Demir leaving nothing in the ring winning on a split decision 4-1. Aoife will return to…

Feb 25, 2021

Connacht name a strong side for tomorrow's clash with Benetton

Bundee Aki has been included in the starting fifteen for Connacht ahead of their Pro14 clash away to Benetton tomorrow. The 30-year-old centre has been released from the Ireland camp in order to feature against the Italian side. Oisin Dowling has also been…

Feb 25, 2021

Connacht GAA cancel schools competitions

The Connacht GAA Post Primary Schools Committee has had to make the difficult decision to cancel all Post Primary Schools competitions for the remainder of the current school year due to the restrictions imposed by the current pandemic. In the wake of this…

Feb 25, 2021

Ireland make 7 changes for Italy clash

The Ireland rugby team has been named to face Italy in Saturday's Six Nations match in Rome. There are seven changes to the side that lost to France in the previous round. Captain Johnny Sexton returns at out half, with Will Connors named in the back row and…

Feb 25, 2021

Mayo man signs for Drogheda United

Erris native Ronan Murray has signed for Drogheda United. The 29-year-old signs for the Louth outfit from Sligo Rovers. The striker is the First Division champions' latest signing ahead of their Premier Division mission this year. Drogs boss Tim Clancy had…

Feb 24, 2021

Breaffy GAA confirm new Senior Manager

Martin McIntyre has been confirmed as the new Breaffy Senior Football manager. The Belmullet native takes over from Peter Forde who brought the West Mayo side to the 2020 County Final. McIntyre who lives In Breaffy comes with a wealth of experience and also…

Feb 24, 2021

GAA seeking further clarity from Government regarding return to play

The GAA are seeking further clarity from the government regarding a return to play. The association says it will be Easter at the earliest before any inter-county action is possible. The GAA say the government's Living with COVID roadmap makes it impossible…

Feb 24, 2021

All amateur riders to miss next month's Cheltenham Festival

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

Feb 24, 2021

Connacht drop into the last 16 of the Challenge Cup

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

Feb 24, 2021

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

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

Feb 24, 2021

Sligo Rovers attacker signs for Dundalk FC

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

Feb 24, 2021

Tiger Woods recovering from surgery after car crash

Feb 17, 2021

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

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

Feb 17, 2021

Big performance needed today from Mayo's Martin Heneghan

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

Feb 16, 2021

Quinn Roux to undergo surgery this week

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

Feb 16, 2021

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

Feb 07, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo GAA Bord na nOg Chairman Daithi Gallagher

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

Feb 07, 2021

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

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

Davitts GAA Club have finalised their new Senior and Junior management teams for the coming season. The Ballindine club has selected Paul Carey as their new senior manager with a backroom team of JP Kirrane, Shane Mitchell, Tom Murphy & Colm Boyle. The junior…

Jan 31, 2021

LISTEN: The Colm Horkan Memorial Run

The Colm Horkan Memorial Run will take place on Sunday February 14th. This is a virtual run, walk, treadmill or cycle challenge and can take place anywhere in the world at you own pace. The idea for this run stemmed from members of the Irish 62nd Infantry…

Jan 31, 2021

LISTEN: Shane Curran on Sunday Sport

Former Roscommon goalkeeper Shane Curran joined Midwest Sport this afternoon to reflect on his career after he appeared on TG4’s Laochra Gael programme during the week. The iconic GAA documentary documents some of the game's greatest ever characters, with…

Jan 31, 2021

Listen: Achill's Adam Dempsey on his move to professional boxing

Achill based boxer Adam Dempsey has made the decision to turn pro. The 20-year-old officially signed his contract with Shamrock Promotions under his new manager Mervyn Turner and new coach Mark Byrne. Adam and his family moved to Derreens nine years ago to…

Jan 31, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo Darts player Martin Heneghan on Sunday Sport

One of Mayo and Ireland's most successful darts players is considering if he will enter the Professional Darts Corporation's (PDC) Qualifying School in February in an attempt to win a coveted two-year tour card. Martin Heneghan from Roundfort has enjoyed much…

Jan 31, 2021

LISTEN: New Mayo Ladies Manager Michael Moyles

The new Mayo Ladies Senior Football manager Michael Moyles joined Michael D McAndrew on the Sunday Sport Show this afternoon. The Crossmolina native takes over from Peter Leahy who stepped down as manager two weeks ago to link up with the Meath U20…

Jan 31, 2021

"It wasn't an easy decision to make"- Keith Higgins on his retirement from inter-county football

Keith Higgins joined Michael D. McAndrew on the Sunday Sports Show this afternoon to discuss his retirement from Inter County football. The 35 year old made his first of 90 appearances for Mayo against Dublin in the National League in 2005. He made 75…

Jan 31, 2021

LISTEN: Galway United Star Gary Boylan from Belmullet on Sunday Sport

Jan 29, 2021

Kiltimagh GAA ratify clubman Damien Gallagher as their new senior manager

Damien Gallagher had been ratified as Kiltimagh GAA club’s new Senior Football Manager. He has represented and captained Kiltimagh in the past and is joined by a strong team of selectors. In is backroom team are Darren Byrne, Sean D. Mahon and Michael Moran,…

Jan 29, 2021

Oisin Mullin misses out on RTE Young Sportsperson of the Year award

Mayo’s Oisin Mullin missed out on the RTE Sports awards Young Sportsperson of the Year accolade. Oisin O'Callaghan picked up the gong after claiming a first ever downhill gold for Ireland at the Junior World Mountain Bike Championships in Austria. It was…

Jan 29, 2021

Former Mayo footballer from the 1950's era dies in America

A Mayo Gaelic footballer from the 1950’s era has died in America. Fr Jimmy O’Grady came on as a substitute for the county team in the 1955 All-Ireland SFC semi-final replay against Dublin. He was captain of the St Nathy’s College team that was crowned…

Jan 29, 2021

Two Mayo Gaelic Footballers receive LIT Sports Scholarship

Two Mayo Gaelic Footballers and a Sligo soccer player were among 78 students that received the Limerick Institute of Technology Sports Scholarship this academic year. Mayo’s Seán Óg Tigue and Ciarán Gavin and Sligo’s Megan Masterson were among the students…

Jan 28, 2021

Sligo Rovers have signed Walter Figueira

Sligo Rovers have added more firepower ahead of the 2021 season. They've snapped up Walter Figueira from Derry City. The 25-year old scored four goals in nineteen league games last season.

Jan 28, 2021

New Mayo Ladies Manager expected to be announced at the weekend

Interviews for the vacant Mayo Ladies Football manager position will take place on Saturday. The closing date for applications was yesterday evening and it's understood a new manager will be announced over the weekend. The position became vacant after Peter…

Jan 28, 2021

Andy Friend signs new deal with Connacht

Andy Friend has signed a new deal with Connacht, keeping him at the province until 2023. The Australian took over in the summer of 2018 and has guided the Western outfit to two Champions Cup qualifications. Connacht currently lie second in Conference B of the…

There’s some good news for Mayo football supporters, as Colm Boyle looks set to stay with the county footballers for at least another season. This was confirmed to Midwest Sport by his Davitt’s clubmate Mickey Conroy. He confirmed the news while paying…

Jan 24, 2021

Carnacon footballer Fiona McHale on Sunday Sport

Former Mayo footballer Fiona McHale joined Michael D. McAndrew on the Sunday Sports Show this afternoon. Fiona is the Vice-chair of Next Gen, a developmental platform which aims to connect young GPA and WGPA members with the resources to influence positive…

Jan 24, 2021

Connacht Hockey appeal for help to develop the sport

Members of Connacht Hockey joined Michael D. McAndrew on the Sunday Sports show as they continue their campaign to develop the sport across the west. It is part of the Misneach le Cheile initiative, which aims to get new facilities for women and men in the…

Jan 24, 2021

Connacht surrender 12 point lead to lose at home to Ospreys

Connacht were defeated by Ospreys 26 points to 20 in of their Guinness PRO14 game at the Sportsground. Alex Wootton and Paul Boyle went over the line for Andy Friend's side. Conor Fitzgerald sent both conversions through the posts as well as two penalties.…

Jan 24, 2021

LISTEN: Seamus O'Shea on Sunday Sport

Seamus O'Shea spoke to Midwest Sport where he reflected his inter-county career. In his 13 seasons in the senior squad he made a total of 96 appearances. The 35-year-old made his senior team debut in the National Football League against Derry in 2008 and the…

Jan 24, 2021

Listen: Ballinrobe's Connacht Rugby star Matthew Burke

Connacht Rugby player Matthew Burke joined Michael D. McAndrew on the Sunday Sports Show this afternoon. Born in Lewisham, London, the 23-year-old prop grew up in Ballinrobe and currently represents Corinthians in the All-Ireland League. Matthew first began…

Jan 24, 2021

LISTEN: Newly appointed Mayo U17 manager Sean Deane

Sean Deane says he is privileged to be appointed the new Mayo Minor football manager. The Bangor Erris native who is now a member of Breaffy GAA was ratified as the new manager during the week and says he is excited to get stuck into the role. Sean joined…

Jan 24, 2021

Mickey Conroy pays tribute to 'unbelievable servant' Keith Higgins

Former Mayo footballer Mickey Conroy says Keith Higgins retirement from inter-county football was 'sad news to get because he was an unbelievable servant'. The Davitts clubman is a first cousin of 'Zippy' and says he was surprised that the Ballyhaunis man…

Jan 24, 2021

LISTEN: Mayo GAA Chairman Liam Moffatt on Sunday Sport

Mayo GAA Chairman Liam Moffatt joined Midwest Radio Sport this afternoon to discuss the recent Mayo retirements, managerial appointments, the current financial implications on the county as a result of the pandemic as well as the news which emerged during the…

Jan 24, 2021

LISTEN: Ballyhaunis GAA - "Keith was a class act both on & off the field"

Keith Higgins has announced his inter-county retirement aged 35. The sixth Mayo player to retire since the beginning of 2021, Higgins tweeted yesterday evening saying "The time has come to step away. It's been an unbelievable journey and an absolute…

Jan 23, 2021

Keith Higgins has called time on his inter-county career

Keith Higgins has today confirmed his retirement from Inter County football. The 35 year old made his first of 90 appearances against Dublin in the National League in 2005. Keith made 75 Championship appearances , an All Ireland U21 title in '06. He went on…

Jan 23, 2021

Connacht ring in the changes ahead of their clash with Ospreys

Bundee Aki close to making Connacht return

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

Jan 19, 2021

Irishtown native signs for Athlone Town AFC Ladies

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

Jan 19, 2021

Former Tooreen boss Paul Hunt appointed manager of Roscommon club

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

Jan 19, 2021

Applications for the Mayo Ladies job open

Jan 16, 2021

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

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

Jan 15, 2021

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

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

Jan 15, 2021

Connacht's postponed clash with Ospreys confirmed for Sunday week

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

Jan 15, 2021

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

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

Jan 15, 2021

Chris Barrett calls time on his Mayo career

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

Jan 15, 2021

Halfway point for #Move4MayoCamogie Campaign

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

Jan 15, 2021

Maurice Sheridan's Backroom Team has been confirmed

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

Jan 15, 2021

Claremorris GAA pay their respects to former Vice President

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

Jan 15, 2021

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

Jan 13, 2021

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

Get your year off to a positive start and improve your mood, physical and mental health by registering for the FREE 6 week Mayo Sports Partnership Operation Transformation Programme. Workshop topics include nutrition, walking tips, strength & conditioning,…

Jan 13, 2021

Sligo boxer has his upcoming welterweight bout in Spain postponed

Sligo boxer Aaron Gethins has had his upcoming welterweight bout in Spain on January 23rd postponed. The city of Murcia in south-eastern Spain, which was hosting the Celtic Clash 11 fight-night, has just gone back into Covid lockdown, so the event has been…

Jan 13, 2021

Sigerson & Fitzgibbon Cup cancelled

There will be no Fitzgibbon or Sigerson Cups in 2021. The COVID 19 pandemic means there will be no third level championships staged in the remainder of the academic year. The committee had been hopeful of staging a comprehensive programme of games, including…

Jan 13, 2021

Roscommon hurler Shane Curley announces retirement from inter-county

Roscommon Senior Hurler Shane Curley has announced his retirement from inter-county competitions. Shane made his debut in 2003 and over an 18 year career, the Four Roads club man won two National League titles in 2011 and 2019. Shane was an integral part of…

Jan 12, 2021

Sligo Rovers enter agreement with Everton

Sligo Rovers have entered into a strategic agreement with English Premier League side Everton. The partnership will see Sligo and Everton academy coaches work closely together. Everton and Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman left Sligo for Goodison…

Jan 12, 2021

Mayo legend Andy Moran gets first taste of GAA management with Ballaghaderreen

Mayo legend Andy Moran and All Ireland winning Mayo U21 manager Michael Solan are set to take over the management of Ballaghaderreen GAA senior team for the upcoming season. The pair take the reins from outgoing manager Paul McHugh, who retired in December…

Jan 12, 2021

Three members of Mayo backroom team given 3-month suspensions

Three members of the Mayo senior football management team have each been given three month suspensions. The Mayo county board have imposed the sanctions on the members of James Horan's backroom team after they attended December's All-Ireland football final…

Jan 12, 2021

EXCLUSIVE: Mayo ladies manager Peter Leahy steps down after three seasons at the helm

Mayo ladies senior football manager Peter Leahy has stepped down from his role after three seasons at the helm. Leahy was appointed Mayo boss in November 2017 after a successful stint with the Westmeath intermediate team. During his tenure the Mayo ladies…

Jan 12, 2021

Mayo GAA community mourns the death of Frank Mortimer

Jan 10, 2021

Bohola native John Mountney on his move to St Pat's

John Mountney has been one of the latest high profile League of Ireland transfers with Mayo connections. The Bohola native makes the move to St Patrick Athletics from fellow Premier Division side Dundalk F.C. He joined Michael D. McAndrew on the Sunday Sports…

Jan 10, 2021

Connacht GAA Secretary casts doubts over London's involvement in the Championship

Connacht GAA Secretary John Prenty joined Michael D. McAndrew on the Sunday Sports show to discuss the current state of play following surging Covid-19 case numbers. The National CCCC met earlier this week and decided to push back the return of collective…

Jan 10, 2021

Martin Carney says retiring players gave phenomenal service to the Mayo jersey

Midwest Radio GAA Analyst Martin Carney joined Michael D on Sunday Sport this afternoon to reflect on the Mayo retirements during the week. He says the four players have given phenomenal service to the Mayo jersey. MidWest · Martin Carney on Mayo retirements…

Jan 10, 2021

Paul Taylor appointed new manager of Roscommon side Kilmore

Former Sligo manager Paul Taylor has been appointed as the new manager of Roscommon club Kilmore. The Intermediate side made the announcement last night stating they are delighted to confirm the appointment of the former Sligo player and. “Paul brings with…

Jan 10, 2021

Claremorris Darts express sympathy to the family of Michael Morrin

Claremorris Darts have expressed their sympathy to the family of Michael Morrin who has sadly passed away. The sad news descended around South Mayo yesterday that a legend from the sport of darts in Mayo had passed away Those lucky enough to have played with…

Jan 10, 2021

Despite late rally Connacht unable to overcome Munster

Munster survived a late Connacht fight back to get back to winning ways in the Guinness PRO14 last night. Johann van Graan's side have beaten the westeners 16 points to 10 at the Sportsground. Chris Farrell went over the line for the visitors in the first…

Jan 09, 2021

Derek Walsh ratified as Mayo hurling boss for a third season

Derek Walsh has been reappointed as the Mayo Senior Hurling manager for another season. The Ballyhaunis man is going into his third season at the helm and will have strong ambitions of winning the Nicky Rackard Cup having lost out in the decider last year.

Jan 09, 2021

Two nominations for the Mayo U20 position

There are two nominations for the Mayo U20 manager position. They are Tom Morley and Maurice Sheridan. Mayo GAA will have an update once an appointment is ready to be ratified.

Jan 09, 2021

Three members of the Mayo GAA backroom team suspended

Mayo GAA has examined the issue of the presence of unaccredited backroom team members at last month’s All-Ireland Football Final. Following a review process, all unaccredited members of the backroom team admitted their mistake, apologised sincerely for their…

Jan 08, 2021

Resumption of Champions Cup is in doubt

The resumption of this season's Heineken Champions Cup is in doubt. European Rugby officials have been meeting with their French counterparts and the French department for sport. They're concerned about the new variant of COVID-19, and the travel involved in…

Jan 08, 2021

Connacht make four changes ahead of tomorrow night's meeting with Munster

The Connacht management team have made four changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s crucial Guinness PRO14 interpro against Munster at The Sportsground. After last week’s historic win at the RDS Arena, Andy Friend’s side have been further boosted by the…

Jan 08, 2021

Munster name their side for tomorrow's clash with Connacht

Jan 06, 2021

Seamus O'Shea becomes the latest Mayo player to retire

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

Dec 29, 2020

Leinster U20 hurling final between Galway and Dublin postponed

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

Dec 28, 2020

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

Galway’s U20 Leinster Hurling final with Dublin has been postponed due to Covid restrictions. Galway were meant to face Dublin in Portlaoise on Sunday with the winners to face Cork the following weekend in the All-Ireland Final. The Tribesmen’s minor…

Dec 27, 2020

Ulster come from behind to see off Connacht

Ulster came from behind to beat Connacht 32 points to 19 at the Sportsground in the Guinness PRO14 tonight. Nick Timoney and Jordi Murphy with the tries for the visitors. The result marks a ninth win in as many games for Dan McFarland's side this season and…

Dec 26, 2020

Roscommon capture Connacht MFC Title

Roscommon captured the Connacht Minor Football title this evening in atrocious weather conditions with a three-point win over Sligo. The Rossies led 0-04 to 0-00 at half time playing with the elements. Sligo failed to score for over 55 minutes of play and…

Dec 26, 2020

Eoghan Masterson set to earn his 100th cap for Connacht tomorrow

Connacht flanker Eoghan Masterson will earn his 100th cap for the province when they host Ulster in the Guinness PRO14 tomorrow evening. He's been named in a back-row with Conor Oliver and captain Jarrad Butler as Andy Friend makes six changes from last…

Dec 24, 2020

Colin Kelly returns to Galway United

Galway United are delighted to announce the signing of Colin Kelly. The 19-year-old returns to Eamonn Deacy Park following a season with Bohemians under-19 side. Kelly helped fire the Gypsies to the final of the under-19 league, and he scored in the final on…

Dec 24, 2020

Connacht set to name team to face Ulster this weekend

The Irish provinces will name their sides today for the first set of inter-provincial PRO14 derbies of the festive period. Connacht welcome Ulster to the Sportsground on Sunday at 19:35pm. Before that, Munster host Leinster on Saturday evening - St. Stephen's…

Dec 24, 2020

FAI Covid-19 survey offers feedback for the 2021 season

The FAI has outlined findings from their Covid-19 Return to Play survey sent out and completed by amateur football league members across the country. The feedback from clubs has lead to a number of suggestions for the 2021 season. These include for the FAI to…

Dec 24, 2020

FAI update plans following move to Level 5 restrictions

Dec 21, 2020

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

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

Dec 21, 2020

Backdoor to return in 2021 football championship

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

Dec 20, 2020

Connacht suffer defeat to Bristol in the Champions Cup

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

Dec 20, 2020

Sligo defeat Mayo to progress to the Connacht MFC final

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

Dec 20, 2020

Connacht FA junior and underage fixtures postponed in January

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

Dec 19, 2020

Battling Mayo lose out as Dublin win a sixth consecutive title

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

Dec 19, 2020

Galway are U20 All-Ireland football champions 2020

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

Dec 18, 2020

Roscommon progress to Connacht Minor Football Final

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

Dec 18, 2020

Galway through to Leinster U20 Hurling Final

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

Dec 18, 2020

Mayo goalkeeper departing Galway United

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

Dec 18, 2020

Dublin unchanged for All-Ireland Final

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

Dec 18, 2020

Mayo name unchanged side for the All-Ireland Final

Dec 18, 2020

LISTEN: Andy Moran on Mayo's Chances tomorrow

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

Dec 18, 2020

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

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

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

Dec 15, 2020

Kevin Johnson appointed new Senior Football manager of Tourlestrane

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

Dec 15, 2020

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

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

Dec 14, 2020

Paul Durcan added to the Sligo Football backroom team

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

Dec 13, 2020

Dunmore native extends his contract with Galway United

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

Dec 13, 2020

Connacht earn a losing bonus point away to Racing 92

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

Dec 13, 2020

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

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

Dec 13, 2020

Padraig Mannion appointed new Sligo Senior Hurling Manager

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

Dec 13, 2020

LISTEN: Newly elected Mayo GAA PRO John Walker

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

Dec 13, 2020

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

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

Dec 13, 2020

Connacht face a tough test away to Racing 92 this afternoon

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

Dec 13, 2020

Brian Carroll elected new Chairman of Roscommon GAA

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

Dec 12, 2020

Galway are dethroned by Kilkenny

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

Dec 12, 2020

Galway advance to Connacht Minor Football Semi-Final

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

Dec 12, 2020

Galway U20 hurlers prove too strong for Laois

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

Dec 11, 2020

Sligo Rovers sign midfielder Greg Bolger

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

Dec 11, 2020

Ray Larkin is the new Tooreen senior hurling manager

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

Dec 11, 2020

Galway U20 hurlers name team to face Laois

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

Dec 11, 2020

Galway Camogie name unchanged side for Kilkenny clash

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

Dec 11, 2020

Galway minor footballers name team to take on Leitrim

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

Dec 10, 2020

GAA supporters urged to be sensible while enjoying the coming weeks' All Ireland Finals

The GAA is urging supporters to enjoy the coming weeks’ All Ireland finals in a safe and sensible manner. All inter-county deciders will be played behind closed doors, starting with Sunday’s hurling final clash of Limerick and Waterford. They say lessons have…

Dec 10, 2020

Cillian O'Connor wins GAA / GPA Player of the Month semi-finals award

Mayo footballer Cillian O'Connor and Waterford hurler Stephen Bennett have been named winners of the GAA / GPA Player of the Month Semi-Finals awards. Cillian is the highest scorer in football championship history and showed his skills again last Sunday when…

Dec 10, 2020

Mayo captain Aidan O'Shea calls for players' families to be allowed attend All-Ireland final

Just 9 days to go to the All-Ireland senior football final, as Mayo prepare to take on Dublin who are seeking their 6th-in-a-row title. Mayo captain Aidan O'Shea has called for players' families to be allowed to attend the upcoming All-Ireland finals in Croke…

Dec 10, 2020

Galway face Kilkenny in All-Ireland camogie final on Saturday evening

Dec 06, 2020

Cillian O'Connor shoots Mayo past Tipperary and into an All-Ireland final

Mayo are back in the All-Ireland final for the first time since 2017 after a Cillian O'Connor inspired shootout. James Horan's men gave a powerful attacking performance in a foggy Croke Park to blow Tipperary away, with O'Connor amassing 4-9 of their total.…

Dec 06, 2020

Galway suffer semi-final defeat to impressive Cork

The Galway ladies have been denied a second consecutive All-Ireland SFC final appearance at the hands of Cork. The Rebelettes ran out 2-17 to 0-13 winners at Croke Park. At halftime the had built up a commanding 2-5 to 0-4 lead. Cork will go ono to face…

Dec 06, 2020

Galway Ladies gunning for remaining All-Ireland final place

Cork and Galway will contest the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies SFC semi-final. The Tribeswomen are looking to get back into the final after losing to Dublin last year while the Rebelettes were in the showpiece back in 2018. Throw in at Parnell Park is at half-past 1.

Dec 06, 2020

Mayo and Tipp will battle it out for the second All-Ireland final spot this afternoon

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

Dec 06, 2020

Mayo native named MOTM in Ireland's win over Scotland

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

Former Dublin Captain and current Tipperary coach Paddy Christie says a heavy defeat against Mayo in this Sunday’s All-Ireland Semi-Final would leave a bad taste. Tipp won a first Munster title in 85 years beating Cork in the provincial final and now face a…

Dec 03, 2020

LISTEN: Mayo's Stephen Coen looking ahead to Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final

Mayo and Tipperary will meet in the All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final on Sunday afternoon at 3:30pm in Croke Park. The game will be live on Midwest Radio Sport with thanks to Ballintubber Store & Agri with Michael D. McAndrew & Martin Carney on…

Dec 03, 2020

Kiltimagh on the lookout for a new Senior Football Manager

Kiltimagh GAA are seeking expressions of interest for the role of Senior Team Manager. The new management team will be building on the good work put in place by the previous management teams and will be working with a talented group of players. Those…

Dec 03, 2020

Castlebar Celtic awarded FAI Club Mark

Castlebar Celtic has been awarded the FAI Club Mark for best practice in governance, management and administration. In a statement on their Twitter Page the club thanked all of their coaches, volunteers, players, parents, supporters, sponsors and committee…

Dec 02, 2020

Mark Breheny added to Sligo Senior Management team

Mark Breheny has been added to Tony McEntee’s Sligo management team as a selector. The former Sligo star retired from inter-county football two years ago after 17 seasons but still plays club football for St. Mary’s. Tourlestrane duo Brendan Egan and Alan…

Dec 02, 2020

Francely Lomboto signs new contract with Galway United

Francely Lomboto has signed a new contract with Galway United. The 20-year-old attacker, who joined the club from Galway Hibernians at under-17 level, has worked his way through the academy system at Eamonn Deacy Park. Lomboto played under-19 football with…

Dec 02, 2020

Galway's U20 Football Final with Dublin will take place on December 19th

The GAA have confirmed details of the delayed Eirgrid All Ireland Under 20 football final. The meeting of Galway and Dublin will take place on Saturday, December 19th at Croke Park. It will be a curtain raiser to the All-Ireland Senior Football Final.…

Dec 02, 2020

Connacht Minor Football Championship to go ahead later this month

It has been confirmed that the Electric Ireland Minor Football Championship will take place later this month. The Competition was put on hold a few months back as the restrictions ramped up but the GAA have confirmed today that the Championship will get…

Dec 02, 2020

Galway Camogie fundraiser ahead of All-Ireland final

The Galway Camogie senior team are preparing for their All-Ireland final against Kilkenny on Saturday week 12th December in Croke Park. It's a repeat of last year's final, which Galway won. As it's a 7pm throw-in, the team will have to stay over in Dublin and…

Dec 02, 2020

Westport Utd run "Virtual Santa Dash" fundraiser

Nov 30, 2020

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

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

Nov 30, 2020

GAA & GPA agree new four year deal

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

Nov 30, 2020

Galway United announce signing of Mayo's Gary Boylan

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

Nov 30, 2020

David Gough to referee Mayo vs Tipperary

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

Nov 30, 2020

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

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

Nov 30, 2020

Galway's Joe Canning returns home from hospital

Galway's Joe Canning has been able to return home from hospital, after suffering a suspected concussion late in yesterday's semi final. He had been taken to hospital in Dublin following a collision with teammate Joseph Cooney. However the Irish Examiner…

Nov 30, 2020

Galway's Joe Canning suffers suspected concussion during Limerick defeat

A pair of late injuries overshadowed yesterday's All-Ireland hurling semi final. Galway's Joe Canning was taken to hospital after suffering a head injury in the closing stages, it's reported he suffered a concussion and was taken to hospital as a precaution.…

Nov 29, 2020

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

Mayo and Tipperary will meet in the All-Ireland Senior Football Semi-Final next Sunday at 3:30pm in Croke Park. Tipperary won an historic first Munster title in 85 years while Mayo picked up their first provincial crown since 2015 two weeks ago. Mayo GAA held…

Nov 29, 2020

Limerick see off Galway by three points to secure place in the final

Limerick are back in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final. They have beaten Galway 27 points to 24 in their last four clash at Croke Park. They will face Waterford in the decider in a fortnight. Galway's Joe Canning had to be stretchered off in…

Nov 29, 2020

Sligo Rovers suffer defeat in FAI Cup Semi-Final

Nov 28, 2020

Two Mayo riders to the fore as Ireland place third at the FEI Nations Cup

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

Nov 28, 2020

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

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

Nov 28, 2020

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

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

Nov 27, 2020

Galway name unchanged side for Sunday

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

Nov 27, 2020

Connacht's game with Ospreys tomorrow has been postponed

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

Nov 27, 2020

Mayo GAA launch exciting new project "Laochra Mhaigh Eo"

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

Nov 27, 2020

Galway United goalkeeper Kevin Horgan extends his contract with the club

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

Nov 27, 2020

Connacht name team to take on Ospreys in the PRO14

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

Nov 27, 2020

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

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

Nov 27, 2020

GAA set to abolish round robin championship format for 2021

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

Nov 27, 2020

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

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

Nov 27, 2020

Shane Doherty signs new contract with Galway United

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

Nov 26, 2020

Tony McEntee appointed as new Sligo Senior Football manager

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

Nov 26, 2020

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

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

Nov 26, 2020

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

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

Nov 26, 2020

Castlebar youngster called up to the Republic of Ireland U15 side

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

Nov 25, 2020

Galway Utd announce signing of Mikie Rowe

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

Nov 25, 2020

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

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

Nov 25, 2020

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

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

Nov 25, 2020

Mayo boss James Horan says he could never manage another county

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

Nov 24, 2020

Maurice Nugent signs new contract with Galway United

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

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

Nov 22, 2020

LISTEN: Damian Lawlor on his new Sports Book

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

Nov 22, 2020

Connacht in PRO14 action today

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

Nov 21, 2020

Stephen Christopher signs new contract with Galway United

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

Nov 21, 2020

Mayo team announced for tomorrow's Nicky Rackard Cup Final

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

Nov 21, 2020

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

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

Nov 20, 2020

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

Nov 18, 2020

Connacht's Bundee Aki to start against England

Head coach Andy Farrell says Ross Byrne deserves his start at out-half against England. He replaces the injured Jonathan Sexton for the Autumn Nations Cup game at Twickenham on Saturday. Connacht's Bundee Aki comes in for Robbie Henshaw in the centre, while…

Nov 18, 2020

Details confirmed of FAI Cup quarter final between Sligo Rovers and Derry City

The FAI Cup quarter-final between Sligo Rovers and Derry City has been postponed for a second time. It's after another outbreak of Covid-19 within the Candystripes camp. The match will now take place on Wednesday next week at 7.30pm. The ties involving Finn…

Nov 17, 2020

Mayo's Mattie Ruane voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week

Mattie Ruane has been voted GAA.ie Footballer of the Week. The Mayo midfielder earned 6,428 votes on the Official GAA Instagram page, with Donegal's Peadar Mogan second and Dublin's Ciaran Kilkenny third. Mattie Ruane produced a powerful midfield display as…

Nov 17, 2020

LGFA moves Galway V Cork semi-final, due to dual player issue for Cork

The Camogie Association has thanked the LGFA for moving their All-Ireland senior football championship semi-final date, due to a dual player issue involving Cork''s ladies footballers and camogie team. With the Cork ladies footballers qualifying for the…

Nov 17, 2020

LISTEN: Tooreen and Donegal Hurler previews Nicky Rackard final

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

Nov 17, 2020

Midwest Radio will have live commentary of the Nicky Rackard final

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

Nov 16, 2020

Mayo's Nicky Rackard Cup Final set for Croke Park

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

Nov 16, 2020

IOC confident spectators will be allowed at Tokyo 2021

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

Nov 16, 2020

Galway draw Tipp in the All-Ireland Quarter-finals

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

Nov 15, 2020

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

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

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

Nov 14, 2020

Padraic Cunningham signs for Galway United

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

Nov 14, 2020

Roscommon miss out on a place in the Christy Ring Final

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

Nov 14, 2020

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

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

Nov 14, 2020

Six players departing Galway United

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

Nov 14, 2020

Mayo hurlers progress to the Nicky Rackard Cup Final

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

Nov 13, 2020

Galway unchanged for the Leinster Hurling final

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

Nov 13, 2020

Mickey Harte has stepped down as Tyrone Manager

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

Nov 13, 2020

Man of the match display from Lacken's Caelan Doris

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

Nov 13, 2020

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

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

Nov 13, 2020

Galway name their team for Sunday's Connacht Final

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

Nov 13, 2020

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

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

Nov 13, 2020

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

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

Nov 13, 2020

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

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

Nov 13, 2020

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

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

Nov 13, 2020

Mayo ladies make two changes for Armagh clash

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

Nov 13, 2020

Mayo native starts for Ireland in their Autumn Nations Cup opener

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

Nov 12, 2020

Kyle Callan-McFadden departing Sligo Rovers

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

Nov 12, 2020

Paul Taylor steps down as Sligo manager

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

Nov 12, 2020

Galway United announce new deal with O'Neills Sportswear

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

Nov 12, 2020

Winner takes all clash for the Mayo Ladies on Saturday

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

Nov 11, 2020

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

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

Nov 11, 2020

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

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

Nov 11, 2020

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

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

Nov 10, 2020

Cillian O'Connor announced as player of the week

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

Nov 10, 2020

Damien Comer will miss Connacht final on Sunday

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

Nov 10, 2020

Terry Hyland approved for third season as Leitrim manager

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

Nov 09, 2020

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

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

Nov 09, 2020

Mayo ladies clash with Armagh switched to Parnell Park

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

Nov 09, 2020

Sean Hurson confirmed as referee for Sunday's Connacht Final

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

Nov 09, 2020

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

Nov 08, 2020

Sligo ladies suffer defeat to Kildare in the Intermediate Football Championship

All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate Football Championship Kildare 5-13 0-4 Sligo

Nov 08, 2020

Roscommon book their place in the Christy Ring Cup semi-finals

Roscommon are through to the Christy Ring Cup semi-finals. They have defeated Sligo by 0-20 to 0-17 in Athleague.

Nov 08, 2020

Galway host Rebelettes in the All-Ireland Camogie Championship

Champions Galway welcome Cork to Pearse Stadium this afternoon in Group 1 of the Liberty Insurance All Ireland Camogie Championship. The winner of today's clash will top the group. The game throws in at 2pm.

Nov 08, 2020

Live Commentary of Mayo vs Roscommon this afternoon

Nov 04, 2020

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

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

Nov 03, 2020

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

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

Nov 03, 2020

Fintan Burke gets all-clear ahead of Leinster Hurling final

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

Nov 03, 2020

Galway receive boost as Walsh set to be fit for Championship

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

Nov 03, 2020

Sligo GAA confirm multiple Covid-19 cases in football panel

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

Nov 02, 2020

David Gough appointed as referee for Mayo & Roscommon on Sunday

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

Nov 02, 2020

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

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

Nov 02, 2020

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

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

Nov 01, 2020

Mayo hurlers to face the winners of Longford & Leitrim

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

Nov 01, 2020

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

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

Nov 01, 2020

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

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

Nov 01, 2020

Galway host Offaly in the All-Ireland Camogie Championship

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

Oct 31, 2020

National honour for Mayo referee

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

Oct 31, 2020

Galway through to Leinster Senior Hurling final

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

Oct 31, 2020

Galway United overcome Bray in the playoffs

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

Oct 31, 2020

Galway Ladies pip Tipperary in pulsating encounter

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

Oct 31, 2020

Mayo hurlers ease past Tyrone in the Nicky Rackard Cup

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

Oct 30, 2020

Draw for the FAI Cup Semi-Finals has taken place

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

Oct 30, 2020

Galway name their team to face Wexford

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

Oct 30, 2020

Two Ballina Rugby players included in the Ireland U18 side

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

Oct 30, 2020

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

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

Oct 30, 2020

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

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

Oct 30, 2020

Mayo name their team to face Leitrim on Sunday

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

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

Oct 29, 2020

Big night ahead for Bohola's John Mountney

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

Oct 29, 2020

Ballyglass man nets the winner for Finn Harps last night

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

Oct 29, 2020

Ladies Gaelic footballers to get travel expenses for the first time

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

Oct 28, 2020

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

Oct 27, 2020

Referee confirmed for Mayo vs Leitrim in the Connacht Championship

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

Oct 27, 2020

North Mayo golf course to host 2021 Irish PGA Championship

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

Oct 26, 2020

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

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

Oct 26, 2020

Galway United in contention for play-off spot tomorrow evening

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

Oct 26, 2020

Seven-race card at Galway this afternoon

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

Oct 26, 2020

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

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

Oct 26, 2020

Connacht come out on top away to Edinburgh

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

Oct 25, 2020

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

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

Oct 25, 2020

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

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

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

Oct 22, 2020

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

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

Oct 22, 2020

Roscommon GAA player has tested positive for Covid-19

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

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

Oct 20, 2020

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

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

Oct 20, 2020

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

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

Oct 20, 2020

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

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

Oct 20, 2020

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

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

Oct 20, 2020

Study finds concussion assessment for inter-county footballers lacking

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

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

Oct 17, 2020

Roscommon on course for an immediate return to Division 1

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

Oct 17, 2020

Two late points secures the win for Carlow over Sligo

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

Oct 15, 2020

GPA concerned ahead of return to action this weekend

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

Oct 15, 2020

LGFA announces new sponsor for club football championships

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

Oct 14, 2020

Mayo athlete travelling to Poland for World Half Marathon

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

Oct 14, 2020

Galway team to play Mayo on Sunday has been named

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

Oct 13, 2020

Death has taken place of former secretary of Galway GAA

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

Oct 13, 2020

Setback for Galway footballers ahead of weekend's action

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

Oct 13, 2020

Gardaí launch investigation into Roscommon GAA post-match dinner

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

Oct 13, 2020

Galway football manager displeased by leaked footage of Jim McGuinness

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

Oct 12, 2020

ROI senior football squad hit with further Covid setback

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

Oct 12, 2020

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

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

Oct 12, 2020

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

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

Oct 12, 2020

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

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

Oct 11, 2020

Mike Solan has stepped down as Mayo U20 manager

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

Oct 11, 2020

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

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

Oct 10, 2020

Connacht suffer heavy defeat away to Cardiff

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

Oct 10, 2020

Kevin Johnson steps down as manager of Ballintubber

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

Oct 10, 2020

SSE Airtricity League season extended by a week

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

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

Oct 08, 2020

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

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

Oct 08, 2020

Tom Parsons launches Mindspace Mayo campaign

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

Oct 08, 2020

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

Oct 06, 2020

Camogie Association suspends all club competitions

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

Oct 06, 2020

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

Oct 04, 2020

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

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

Oct 04, 2020

Sunday's Mayo Football League results

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

Oct 04, 2020

Brave display but Kilmovee Shamrocks defeated in Leitrim

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

Oct 04, 2020

LISTEN: Andy Moran joins Michael D on Sunday Sport

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

Oct 04, 2020

Sunday's Mayo GAA results

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

Oct 04, 2020

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

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

Oct 04, 2020

Connacht got their PRO14 season off to a winning start yesterday

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

Oct 04, 2020

Mayo GAA Club results from Saturday

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

Oct 04, 2020

Mayo woman comes in 8th at the London marathon

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

Oct 04, 2020

Mayo Football League results from last night

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

Oct 03, 2020

Castlebar Mitchels are U16A County Football Champions 2020

Castlebar Mitchels 3-11 2-11 Ballina Stephenites

Oct 03, 2020

Connacht Senior Ladies Football Finalists confirmed

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

Oct 03, 2020

Kiltimagh bow out of the Connacht Junior Football Championship

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

Oct 03, 2020

Sligo Rovers suffer four-goal defeat against league leaders

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

Oct 03, 2020

Mayo GAA club results from Friday's games

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

Oct 02, 2020

Sligo Rovers travel to take on Shamrock Rovers tonight

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

Oct 02, 2020

U14 County title success for Kiltimagh & Kilmovee

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

Oct 01, 2020

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

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

Oct 01, 2020

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

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

Oct 01, 2020

Aghamore and Eastern Gaels through to Canon Henry Cup final

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

Sep 30, 2020

Galway Senior Football & Hurling finals taking centre stage this Sunday

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

Sep 30, 2020

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

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

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

Sep 26, 2020

Kilmovee Shamrocks Ladies march on in the Connacht Championship

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

Sep 26, 2020

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

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

Sep 26, 2020

Galway United suffer home defeat to Cobh Ramblers

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

Sep 26, 2020

Mayo GAA underage results from Friday night

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

Sep 25, 2020

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

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

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

Sep 24, 2020

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

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

Sep 24, 2020

Mayo GAA results from last night

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

Sep 23, 2020

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

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

Sep 23, 2020

Semi-Finals of the Galway Senior Football Championship this Sunday

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

Sep 23, 2020

Mayo U16 Championship results

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

Sep 23, 2020

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

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

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

Sep 21, 2020

Galway United travel to Dublin in the First Division this evening

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

Sep 20, 2020

Mayo Football League results from today

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

Sep 20, 2020

St Brigid's are Roscommon Senior Football Champions 2020

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

Sep 20, 2020

Knockmore end 23-year wait for the Moclair Cup

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

Sep 20, 2020

Sligo GAA Club Championship results from today

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

Sep 20, 2020

Mayo GAA O'Mara Cup results from today

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

Sep 20, 2020

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

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

Sep 20, 2020

Mayo Football League results from last night's games

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

Sep 19, 2020

Balla are Mayo Intermediate Football Champions

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

Sep 19, 2020

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

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

Sep 19, 2020

Roscommon GAA Club Championship results from today

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

Sep 19, 2020

Sligo GAA Club Championship results from today

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

Sep 19, 2020

Mayo GAA club results from today's games

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

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

Sep 18, 2020

Three of the Main Irish Sporting bodies outline stark financial situation facing sport in the country

The GAA, FAI and IRFU have all outlined the stark financial situation facing sport in Ireland. All three have appeared before the Oireachtas Covid-19 Response Committee, making their case for the safe return of spectators to stadiums. IRFU Chief Executive…

Sep 18, 2020

LISTEN: Balla & Kiltimagh managers looking ahead to the Mayo Intermediate Football Final

The 2020 Egan Jewellers Mayo Intermediate Football Championship final will be contested by Balla and Kiltimagh tomorrow evening. Balla produced a sublime comeback to overcome Ballinrobe while Kiltimagh saw off a highly fancied Hollymount-Carramore outfit.…

Sep 18, 2020

Both Sligo Rovers & Galway United in league action this evening

Bohemians will look to end a run of back-to-back defeats in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division tonight when they travel to Sligo Rovers. Before that, Derry City take on St. Pat's. Elsewhere, in the First Division Galway United return to league action at…

Sep 18, 2020

Two Castlebar men included in Swim Ireland National Squads

Swim Ireland has announced 38 swimmers who will form three cohorts of national squads for the 2020/21 season, including Castlebar natives Cillian Melly and Nicholas Quinn. The new season will see a change to the structure of Swim Ireland's national squad…

Sep 18, 2020

Thursday's Mayo GAA U14 Championship results

Mayo U14 B Semi-Final Balla 5-07 Bohola Moy Davitts 1-17 The Neale 9-18 Erris St. Pats 3-08 West Mayo U14 A Championship Castlebar Mitchels 4-11 Westport 2-08 West Mayo U14 C Championship Islandeady 7-12 Achill 2-08 South Mayo U14 A Championship Final…

Sep 17, 2020

LISTEN: Kilmaine & Kilmeena managers looking ahead to Saturday's County Junior Football Final

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

Sep 17, 2020

Owners will be readmitted to Irish tracks from Monday

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

Sep 17, 2020

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

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

Sep 16, 2020

Tuesday evening's Mayo GAA results

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

Sep 15, 2020

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

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

Sep 15, 2020

Up to 200 people allowed to attend matches in large stadia

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

Sep 15, 2020

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

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

Sep 15, 2020

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

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

Sep 14, 2020

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

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

Sep 14, 2020

Racing takes place in Sligo this afternoon

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

Sep 13, 2020

LISTEN: Swinford athlete Michaela Walsh on her ninth national title

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

Sep 13, 2020

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

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

Sep 13, 2020

Kiltimagh finish strong to capture Mayo Ladies Junior Football title

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

Sep 13, 2020

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

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

Sep 13, 2020

Sunday's Mayo Football League results

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

Sep 13, 2020

Sunday's Mayo GAA results

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

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

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

Sep 09, 2020

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

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

Sep 09, 2020

Sligo Rovers secure LEADER funding for Master plan

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

Sep 09, 2020

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

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

Sep 08, 2020

Mayo GAA U16 Championship results from this evening

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

Sep 08, 2020

Former Mayo star appointed manager of Roscommon Ladies

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

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

Sep 06, 2020

Mayo GAA Club Championship results from today

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

Sep 06, 2020

Mayo LGFA Championship results from today

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

Sep 06, 2020

Claremorris Golf Club Junior team won the Kenny Cup yesterday

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

Sep 06, 2020

There's a seven card race in Ballinrobe Racecourse today

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

Sep 06, 2020

Mayo Football League results from last night's games

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

Sep 05, 2020

Sligo GAA Club Championship results from today's games

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

Sep 05, 2020

Roscommon GAA results from today's matches

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

Sep 05, 2020

Mayo GAA Club Championship results from today's games

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

Sep 04, 2020

John Caulfied picks up his first win as Galway United manager

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

Sep 04, 2020

Friday night's Mayo GAA results

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

Sep 04, 2020

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

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

Sep 04, 2020

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

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

Sep 04, 2020

Down to the last four of the Mayo Club Championship

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

Sep 03, 2020

Mayo GAA U14 Championship results from Thursday evening

Sep 01, 2020

Mayo GAA Club Championship results from yesterday

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

Aug 31, 2020

Racing in Roscommon gets underway at 4pm

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

Aug 31, 2020

Roscommon SFC semi-final pairings

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

Aug 30, 2020

Details confirmed for semi-finals of the Mayo Club Championship

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

Aug 30, 2020

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

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

Aug 30, 2020

Munster comfortably see off Connacht in the PRO 14

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

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

Aug 29, 2020

Saturday night's Mayo Football League results

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

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

Aug 27, 2020

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

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

Aug 27, 2020

FAI-ETB Player Development Course heading for Solar 21 Park

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

Aug 27, 2020

Mayo GAA Club Championship results from Wednesday

Aug 24, 2020

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

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

Aug 24, 2020

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

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

Aug 23, 2020

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

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

Aug 23, 2020

Mayo Football League results from today

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

Aug 23, 2020

Mayo GAA Club Championship draws announced

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

Aug 23, 2020

Sligo GAA Club Championship results from Sunday

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

Aug 23, 2020

Mayo LGFA Championship results

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

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

Aug 21, 2020

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

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

Aug 21, 2020

Some big games in the Sligo Senior Football Championship this weekend

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

Aug 21, 2020

John Caulfield appointed as the new manager of Galway United

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

Aug 21, 2020

GAA to make funds available to county boards the current crisis

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

Aug 21, 2020

Mayo GAA results from last night

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

Aug 20, 2020

Sligo club resumes activities after Covid-19 suspension

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

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

Aug 19, 2020

Alan Murphy has left his role as manager with Galway United

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

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

Aug 15, 2020

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

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

Aug 15, 2020

Darragh Reilly earns a draw for Sligo Rovers U17 side

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

Aug 15, 2020

Galway GAA results from last night

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

Aug 14, 2020

Defeats for both Sligo Rovers & Galway United

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

Aug 14, 2020

Mayo GAA results from Friday evening

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

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

Aug 12, 2020

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

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

Aug 12, 2020

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

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

Aug 12, 2020

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

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

Aug 12, 2020

Mayo U16 ladies fixtures this evening

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

Aug 12, 2020

Mayo U16 Championship results from last night

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

Aug 11, 2020

The Achill Half Marathon has been deferred until July 2021

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

Aug 11, 2020

Connacht FA announces underage final fixtures for the weekend

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

Aug 11, 2020

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

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

Aug 10, 2020

Sligo Rovers meeting with Waterford has been rearranged

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

Aug 10, 2020

Strokestown GAA suspend all activity as 'a precautionary measure'

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

Aug 10, 2020

An eight card race takes place in Ballinrobe this evening

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

Aug 09, 2020

Sligo GAA club championship results from today

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

Aug 09, 2020

Mayo Football League Results

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

Aug 09, 2020

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

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

Aug 09, 2020

Sunday's Mayo Club Championship results

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

Aug 09, 2020

Mayo Ladies Club Championship results

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

Aug 09, 2020

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

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

Aug 09, 2020

Galway United share the spoils with Cobh Ramblers

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

Aug 09, 2020

Sligo Club Championship results from last night

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

Aug 08, 2020

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

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

Aug 08, 2020

Saturday evening's Mayo Club Championship results

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

Aug 08, 2020

Both Sligo Rovers & Galway United in action this evening

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

Aug 07, 2020

Mayo GAA Minor results from Friday evening

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

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

Aug 06, 2020

Mayo GAA Under 14 results from Thursday evening

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

Aug 06, 2020

Mayo LGFA Adult Championship fixtures for this weekend

In Mayo ladies football, the Adult Championship fixtures for this Sunday- SENIO

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