Sean O'Brien of Connacht celebrates after his side's victory in the Investec Champions Cup Round 1 match between Connacht and Saracens at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Rugby

Connacht deliver statement win in Champions Cup

Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Connacht 45
Saracens 36

Loughrea’s Vince Morgan and Athenry’s Conor Burke in action from the Forvis Mazars Galway Senior Hurling Club Championship knockout game in Kenny Park. 
(Photo: Mike Shaughnessy)

GAA

THE FULL FORWARD: Champions and challengers eye final berths

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Four teams remain standing in the race for the Tom Callanan Cup, with defending champions Loughrea continuing their pursuit of a third successive county title and Clarinbridge, Tommy Larkins and Craughwell all hoping to bring that remarkable run to an end.

Aaron Bolger of Galway United celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Galway United and Shamrock Rovers at Eamonn Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Soccer

United travel to Waterford on the cusp of survival

Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Galway United travel to Waterford tonight knowing that one point from their remaining three games would cement their top flight status for 2027. 

Winner Neasa Ni hAinifein of University of Galway centre, with UL 2nd placer Claire O'Grady on the left and UCC athlete Saoirse Twomey in 3rd on the right.

Athletics

University of Galway athlete wins national title

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Neasa Ni Ainifein won the women’s title at the IUAA Cross Country Championships in Dundalk last Saturday in a dominant performance from the University of Galway athlete.

Maigh Cuilinn captain Grant Olsson scores against Tip Talons in the Basketball Ireland Domino’s Men’s Division One game at Kingfisher Sports Centre. (Photo: Mike Shaughnessy)

Other

Maigh Cuilinn look to make Kingfisher a fortress

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn return to home comforts this Saturday evening when they welcome Ulster University to the Kingfisher Arena for an intriguing cross-conference encounter in the Men's National League, with both sides seeking to build on mixed starts to the new campaign.

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