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Connacht are preparing for a battle with Glasgow Warriors when they head to Scotstoun Stadium on Friday (7.45pm).

Connacht, having bagged the valuable eighth URC spot with a commanding 26-5 win over Edinburgh, are now hunting down a win against another Scottish outfit in their bid to progress in Europe on Friday at 7.45pm at Scotstoun Stadium.

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

Glenamaddy Players have secured a place in the All-Ireland Confined Drama Finals, which will take place in Carrickmore, Co Tyrone, from April 9 to 17, with the awards ceremony scheduled for April 18.

Dexcom Stadium, to be opened in January, and well-known coach Stuart Lancaster, are at the forefront of Connacht’s continued development under the leadership of CEO Willie Ruane.

When Pete Foley first stepped onto a judo mat in Kilkenny as a shy 12-year-old in the 1970s, few could have imagined that this would mark the beginning of a lifelong journey — one that would shape the face of martial arts in Ireland for generations. Now, five decades later, the founder and head coach of the renowned Black Dragon Kickboxing Gym in Galway is celebrating an extraordinary milestone: 50 years of dedication, discipline, and unwavering commitment to martial arts.

The 16th of October 2016 is etched indelibly onto Olive Foley's memory. It is a day she will never forget. 

The overwhelming refusal to be beaten even when the odds were working against them, has lifted Galway to this novel decider against Kerry, according to experienced player Charlotte Cooney.

Our first photograph today is of Mrs Anne Creaven, or “Ma” Creaven as she was known to generations of students and staff at UCG. She ran the coffee shop, a small intimate split level building which had originally been the College Sports Hall. It could only cater for a small number of people at one time, but student numbers were small in college then.

BY DECLAN VARLEY