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Sligo native set to play against English Premier League giants in UEFA Conference League

Sligo native set to play against English Premier League giants in UEFA Conference League

Thu, 19 Dec, 2024

The UEFA Conference League's joint top goalscorer, Johnny Kenny, is in line to come up against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge tonight.
Simple tactics deliver stunning result for rising ‘Robe

Simple tactics deliver stunning result for rising ‘Robe

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Nine years ago, Ballinrobe Community School was stuck playing colleges football in the ‘C’ grade so to play – and win – at Connacht’s upper echelon appeared fanciful more than anything else.
Tom's top 10 helps topple champions

Tom's top 10 helps topple champions

Thu, 26 Dec, 2024

Connacht PPS Senior ‘A’ Football Championship – Group 2 – Round 2 Ballinrobe CS 2-18 St Gerald’s, Castlebar 2-15 Stuart Tynan at Flanagan Park Not that there should be any doubt at this stage, but Ballinrobe Community School belong at the highest ...
Kelleher can prove that staying shows ambition

Kelleher can prove that staying shows ambition

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024

Steve Young didn’t just walk into greatness. For a few years, he stood in its shadow, watching Joe Montana rewrite the playbook on what it meant to be an NFL quarterback.
Mayo chair hints at need for full-time county board officials

Mayo chair hints at need for full-time county board officials

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

A lonely and stressful journey for volunteer officials is how Mayo GAA chairman Seamus Tuohy has described the county’s ongoing intervention by Revenue.
Mayo discover key dates for Connacht Senior Football Championship

Mayo discover key dates for Connacht Senior Football Championship

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Next year's date for Mayo's Connacht Senior Championship quarter-final has been confirmed. Kevin McStay's side will face Sligo in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park on Sunday, April 6.
Stalwart of Mayo GAA calls time on inter-county career

Stalwart of Mayo GAA calls time on inter-county career

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

His final Mayo appearance came against Tyrone in the league last February.
Back-to-back All-Ireland's for Muredach's on course

Back-to-back All-Ireland's for Muredach's on course

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

All-Ireland Schools U19 A Semi-Final  St Muredach’s College 76  Coláiste Éanna (Dublin) 71  National Basketball Arena, Tallaght  Back-to-back league and cup doubles ...
Mayo people urged to step up for GOAL Mile

Mayo people urged to step up for GOAL Mile

Sat, 21 Dec, 2024

People in Ballina and Castlebar and the surrounding areas are urged to step up for communities facing crisis around the world this Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) for the annual GOAL Mile.
Gold and bronze for Moy Valley AC at national championships

Gold and bronze for Moy Valley AC at national championships

Tue, 17 Dec, 2024

There was more national success for Moy Valley Athletic Club last Sunday as Jake O’Brien took home gold at the 123. ie National Race Walking Championships & World Race Walking Tour in Raheny.

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