Connacht produce a stunning finish to set up rematch with Gloucester

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

ller instinct achieved their European Challenge Cup qualification goal in France, and now a date beckons with top seeds Gloucester in April.

Four Buccaneers players in Ireland squads

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Four Buccaneers players have been named in Ireland squads for the forthcoming RBS Six Nations championships. Robbie Henshaw is, of course, already a key component of Joe Schimdt’s senior squad, while a trio of even younger Buccs - Rory Moloney, Stephen McVeigh, and Cian Romaine - have been included in the Ireland u20 squad by coach Nigel Carolan. Their first outing is an away game against Italy on February 6, and they tackle champions France in an Electric Ireland fixture at Dubarry Park, Athlone on Friday February 13.

Stephen McVeigh’s family have a long association with Buccaneers, including the Glasson native’s eldest brother Joe being a former captain of the club. Stephen has been a regular on Buccaneers Seniors’ back row this season while he played at No 8 in the Clongowes Wood College team that contested the 2014 Leinster Schools Cup final.

Muliaina commends Connacht’s character

Thu, Jan 29, 2015

Former All Black centurion Mils Muliaina, who captained Connacht for the first time at the weekend, has applauded the attitude of his new teammates.

“The belief and character within this group of men is just fantastic and something I am enjoying,” he says.

Only a bonus-point win could ensure a cup quarter-final for Connacht

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Connacht head coach Pat Lam has signed a new three-years deal ashis squad heads to France for the final European Challenge Cup pool fixture with qualification hopes still alive.

Lam instils belief, says Ruane

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Connacht Rugby CEO Willie Ruane says Pat Lam has instilled a culture of belief which has real effect on the province

Connacht players named in Ireland squads

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Three Connacht players have been selected on the Irish women’s squad for the upcoming Six Nations.

Moycullen contest two national basketball titles

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Moycullen basketball fans head to Dublin this weekend in the hopes of claiming two national titles.

Mystics move up with back-to-back wins

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Basketball league plaudits go to NUIG Mystics who have surged into contention in the women’s first division with two wins in 24 hours.

Unlucky Galway WFC suffer injury-time draw

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Galway WFC are back on the road again this weekend when they travel to the capital to take on UCD Waves.

Delaney to visit Cappagh Park

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

FAI boss John Delaney is heading to the home of Knocknacarra Football Club on Sunday February 1 to view its ‘football for all’ programme.

Delaney has taken up the invitation to visit Cappagh Park to witness first hand the club’s implementation of the FAI Football for All programme, which includes a module for children with special needs.

New body to support women’s Gaelic players launched

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

The Women’s Gaelic Players Association has been formally launched this week.

Athenry Golf Club look for more success

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Athenry Golf Club is gearing up for a new year of activity, hoping for more success after last year’s honours.

Fallon in fine fettle for Ireland

Thu, Jan 22, 2015

Jamie Fallon of Craughwell AC continues to make a name for himself, coming in second at the Celtic International Cross Country.

Competing on the u-20 Irish team at this annual fixture held this year in Meath, Fallon was the second finisher in the Irish team, which also took second place overall behind Scotland, and ahead of Wales and Ulster.

Connacht prepare to knock Chiefs off top spot

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Billed as a winner-takes-all contest, Connacht and Exeter meet on Sunday (3.15pm) in this season’s penultimate Challenge Cup pool fixture at the Galway Sportsground

Galwegians back on track

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

After two unexpected losses, Galwegians found their winning form on Saturday in a tough battle with UL Bohemians in Thomond Park.

Corinthians in vulnerable place after a rampant Garryowen win

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Corinthians have fallen to the bottom of the Ulster Bank League division 1B table after suffering their eighth loss this season.

Medtronic pull away in second half

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

All Ireland champions Medtronic have retained their Galway senior title after overcoming the Galway Garda by 1-11 to 0-6 in Tuam Stars Stadium during the week.

Moycullen advance in overtime to deny Titans

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

SSE Airtricity Moycullen emerged from a tense Western derby against JM&L Auctioneers Titans to book their place in the President’s National Cup final.

Moycullen u-20s through to final

Thu, Jan 15, 2015

Moycullen saw off the challenge of Munster rivals Neptune by 86-64 in the u-20 men's National Cup semi-final in the Mardyke Arena on Saturday evening.