Diarmuid Kilgallen of Munster and Harry West of Connacht collide during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Connacht at Thomond Park in Limerick. (Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile)

Rugby

Bonus points keep Connacht in contention

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

It was not the high note Connacht had sought to finish their first series of BKT URC fixtures, but the season is far from over, and new coach Stuart Lancaster has reason to be cautiously optimistic.

Ryan (left) and Cian (right) Monaghan, founders of Faciem Metus.

GAA

Silencing the doubt - the Faciem Metus story

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Faciem Metus founders and brothers Cian and Ryan Monaghan sat down with the Galway Advertiser ahead of the brand's much-anticipated 'Blackout Collection' which drops this week on November 7. They talked everything from building a business around the kitchen table, not being afraid of failure, and how a collaboration with Galway footballer Shane Walsh will drive their ambition to become a GAA activewear staple in years to come.

Galway United manager John Caulfield at the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game against Shamrock 
Rovers in Eamonn Deacy Park in April. 
(Photo: Mike Shaughnessy)

Soccer

United's survival a 'bigger achievement' than success of previous seasons, says Caulfield

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Most emotions were experienced during a turbulent season in Terryland. The overriding one at full-time last Saturday in Waterford was one of relief.

Darragh Steede, Tuam AC winner U12 
Connacht Boys Cross Country.

Athletics

Connacht Cross Country Championships brings local success

Thu, Oct 30, 2025

The first day of the Connacht Clubs Cross Country Championships were held last Sunday last in Enniscrone, Co Sligo, in muddy and testing conditions. The Even Ages Juvenile races for U10 to U18 were held, along with Day two of the Connacht Senior League.

Aitor Perez and Patrick Lyons in action for Maigh Cuilinn last season. (Photo: Pat Shanahan)

Other

Maigh Cuilinn head north for cup battle with Ulster University

Thu, Nov 06, 2025

Maigh Cuilinn will switch focus from league action to knockout stakes this weekend as they travel to Jordanstown to face Ulster University in the opening round of the National Cup on Saturday at 5.30pm.

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