Tiernan O'Halloran during the Connacht's Investec Champions Cup match against Bristol Bears in Galway in January. 
(Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile)

Rugby

O’Halloran to hang up boots for final time

Thu, May 02, 2024

Connacht Rugby legend Tiernan O’Halloran has announced his retirement from the professional game.

Galway’s Conor Whelan in action against Kilkenny at the Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship match in Salthill on Sunday. (Photo: Mike Shaughnessy)

GAA

Hurlers must solve Leinster riddle

Thu, May 02, 2024

The Galway senior hurlers head south-east this Saturday, May 4, to take on Wexford at 4pm during a weekend of action in which the race for three qualifying places in the Leinster championship becomes more of a riddle.

Stephen Walsh of Galway United, centre, celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Galway United at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile.

Soccer

Terryland fans’ positivity for Derry

Thu, May 02, 2024

On paper, Galway United have a tough task tomorrow, Friday, May 3, when they host one of the pre-season favourites for the league title: Derry City.

Connacht march on to a European quarter-final where they will face a familiar foe.

Athletics

Renewed self-belief for Connacht as quarter-final beckons

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

Familiar URC foes Connacht and Benetton meet again in European rugby on Sunday. A much sought-after semi-final spot in this year’s European Challenge Cup is the prize.

 Belfast ref Robin Masters raises Sean Forrest’s hand in victory with coach Pete Foley at his side.

Other

Black Dragons hit Belfast

Thu, May 02, 2024

Moycullen’s Seán Forrest, who fights out of the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym, enjoyed a successful first K-1 fight in Belfast on Sunday, winning by stoppage when his opponent failed to answer the bell for the third and final round.

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