Gort showjumper bags first five-star in Bordeaux World Cup

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Former maths teacher, Jessica Burke secured her maiden five-star show jumping success at an exalted level, bagging the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup class in Bordeaux on Saturday with her rising star, Good Star du Bary.

Mystics travel to the capital in need of wins

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

University of Galway Mystics return to action on the road this weekend, travelling to Dublin to face Swords Thunder on Saturday, 14 February, with tip-off at 5.30pm.

No love lost in local derby on Valentine’s night

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Valentine’s night in the University of Galway Sports Arena will come with far more than romance attached as Maigh Cuilinn and Titans collide in a derby that could have a major say in the playoff picture.

CC Mhaigh Cuilinn return to home action

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn return to home action this Saturday night as they host Dublin Lions in the University of Galway Sports Arena at 7pm.

Mystics to host National Cup winners

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

University of Galway Mystics return to action this Sunday, February 8, when they host Division One National Cup winners Limerick Sport Huskies at 3pm in the Kingfisher.

Maigh Cuilinn face stern road test

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn face one of their sternest tests this Saturday evening when they travel to the UL Arena to take on Limerick Sport Eagles, the current pace-setters in the southern conference of the Men’s National League.

Third-quarter surge sinks Mystics

Thu, Jan 29, 2026

University of Galway Mystics suffered an 86–70 defeat at Limerick Celtics in the Domino’s Women’s Division One league on Saturday evening.

Titans defy odds with dramatic comeback

Thu, Jan 22, 2026

Galway's Titans Basketball Club came from 11 points down in the fourth quarter to claim the U20 Men's National Cup last Saturday.

Mystics back to winning ways

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

University of Galway Mystics secured a welcome 64–59 victory over Dublin Raiders in a tightly contested Domino’s Women’s Division One clash in Bray last Saturday.

Maigh Cuilinn send statement with Killarney rout

Thu, Jan 15, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn delivered one of their most authoritative performances of the season last Saturday night in Killarney, overpowering Cougars 81–49 with a ruthless second-half.

Murtagh honoured at Sportswoman Awards

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Galway’s Fiona Murtagh received her Sportswoman of the Month award for June at The Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year awards recently.

Pivotal road test kicks off Maigh Cuilinn’s year

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn begin the new year with an important road test this Saturday night when they travel to the Killarney Cougars for a 7.30pm tip-off in the Presentation Gym, Killarney. With the league table tightening and margins for error shrinking, this fixture arrives at a pivotal moment for both sides.

GCC are on the ball

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Best of luck to Galway Community College’s U16 Boys Basketball team who are on their way to the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght this Thursday, January 8.

Frawley’s move a timely New Year boost

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

Connacht Rugby has been boosted this week with the confirmed news of Ciaran Frawley’s move west next season.

Frawley has penned a two-year deal at Dexcom after seven years with Leinster, during which time he played under Stuart Lancaster.

Fields of Athenry 10k reaches new heights

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

St Stephen’s Day delivered another outstanding chapter in the history of the Fields of Athenry 10K, with thrilling performances, record participation, and perfect racing conditions combining to create a memorable event.

University of Galway Mystics suffer loss in Christmas showdown

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

University of Galway Mystics were defeated by Clunetech Kilkenny Stars in a challenging game in Kingfisher on Sunday, December 28. Despite Mystics’ best efforts, including five three-pointers, Kilkenny Stars came out on top.

Maigh Cuilinn close the year with frustrating defeat

Thu, Jan 01, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn closed out 2025 with a disappointing home defeat, falling 64–76 to Killarney Lakers in a game that never fully caught fire despite early promise.

In front of a strong St Stephen’s weekend crowd, Maigh Cuilinn began with purpose but were gradually undone by the control of Killarney’s American point guard Stephen Kelly, who dictated tempo and tone throughout.

Maigh Cuilinn close the year with frustrating defeat

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

Maigh Cuilinn closed out 2025 with a disappointing home defeat, falling 64–76 to Killarney Lakers in a game that never fully caught fire despite early promise.

University of Galway Mystics suffer loss in Christmas showdown

Wed, Dec 31, 2025

University of Galway Mystics were defeated by Clunetech Kilkenny Stars in a challenging game in Kingfisher on Sunday, December 28. Despite Mystics’ best efforts, including five three-pointers, Kilkenny Stars came out on top.

David Burke — a leader who shaped belief and identity

Thu, Dec 25, 2025

There are careers that are remembered for silverware, and others that endure because they shape culture, belief and identity. David Burke’s 16 seasons in the maroon and white achieved both. As he steps away from intercounty hurling, Galway is not simply saluting a former captain or an All-Ireland winner, but honouring a figure who embodied what it means to represent the county with integrity, humility and unwavering commitment.

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