John Carr is presented with the Lifetime Contribution to Rugby award at the Connacht Rugby Awards 2026 in Dexcom Stadium. (Photo: INPHO/Nick Elliott)

Rugby

Connacht’s seasonal ambitions are on the line

Thu, May 21, 2026

Connacht’s promotion to the Champions Cup next season remains in the balance despite having made the top eight of the URC.

Conor Whelan in action against Paddy Smyth during 
the Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 
4 match between Galway and Dublin at Pearse Stadium. (Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile)

GAA

THE FULL FORWARD: Defining weeks lie ahead

Thu, May 21, 2026

With the Galway senior footballers and hurlers both tasting defeat in their most recent championship outings, attention now turns to the defining stretch of the season — the period that will ultimately shape whether their campaigns are judged a success or a disappointment.

David Hurley and Killian Brouder acknowledge supporters after the Premier Division match against Derry City at Find Insurance Celtic Park. (Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile)

Soccer

United buoyant after derby demolition

Thu, May 21, 2026

Galway United will bounce into their game with Bohs tomorrow night after their performance of the season last Saturday in The Showgrounds.

GCH Ladies squad who won team silver - Maebh Brannigan, Amey Bermingham, Nora Tierney, Elizabeth Maher, Phoebe Whiteside, and Anna McGinley.

Athletics

Galway City Harriers star at national 5k championships

Thu, May 21, 2026

The Galway City Harriers Ladies team excelled at last weekend’s National 5km Road Championships in Phoenix Park, winning silver team medals and an individual bronze.

Pictured with the Galway Grade E All-Ireland Champions is Michael McGrath, President of Badminton Ireland.

Other

Galway celebrates three All-Ireland inter-county badminton titles

Thu, May 21, 2026

Galway badminton enjoyed a hugely successful weekend at the Victor Inter County Finals 2026, hosted by Badminton Ireland at Kingfisher Club, University of Galway, with Galway teams capturing three All-Ireland titles and another team finishing as national runners-up.

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