Larissa Muldoon during the IRFU Women In Rugby press briefing back in 2023. (Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile)

Rugby

Former rugby international appointed to new role in Connacht Rugby

Thu, Jul 02, 2026

Former Ireland Rugby international Larissa Muldoon is taking on a new leadership role in Connacht Rugby to help drive the growth of the women’s game.

Jason Rabbitte of Galway in action against Damien Cahalane of Cork during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

GAA

A game for the ages

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

As days following the Galway hurlers go, last Saturday afternoon in Croke Park will take some beating. Long after the final whistle had sounded, a wave of maroon euphoria swept around GAA headquarters as a unique rendition of N17 echoed around the stadium.

United were under the cosh at Richmond Park last Friday. Luke Turner of St Patrick's Athletic has a shot on goal. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Soccer

Significance of United’s Connacht derby in Pearse Stadium cannot be overstated

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

Saturday evening in Pearse Stadium is already evoking the kind of feeling United would have hoped their historic move to the home of Galway GAA would create.

Darragh Fahy- Loughrea AC —Triple Jump champion

Athletics

Outstanding weekend for Galway athletes in Tullamore

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

Galway athletes enjoyed an outstanding weekend at the National U20 & U23 Track and Field Championships in Tullamore, securing national titles and medals across a wide range of disciplines.

Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym chief coach Pete Foley (Annaghdown) with his fighter Amy Long (College Road) winner by decision, Referee Walter Scott (Clonmel), Angela Miranda (New Ross),  Master Oliver Garduce (Phillipines), John Fitzgerald (New Ross), promoter.

Other

Successful outing for Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym made the trip to sunny New Ross on Sunday with three fighters, returning home with two impressive victories and plenty of positives to take from the day.

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