John Fallon

RTÉ Sport contributor

Michael Coleman represented Galway with distinction and was a central figure in his local community

Former Galway star Michael Coleman dies in accident

A Galway community is in shock following the death of former All Star hurler Michael Coleman, who died in an accident on Friday evening clearing up storm damage near his home.

Hurling • 08 Feb 25

Pete Wilkins (r) says he's confident Mack Hansen's contract situation will be sorted soon

Hansen contract delay not related to ban, says Wilkins

Connacht head coach Pete Wilkins says the delay in Mack Hansen's contract extension has nothing to do with the recent disciplinary process the winger went through.

Rugby • 13 Jan 25

Ben Murphy (R) continued his hot scoring streak with three tries against Lyon

Murphy hat-trick helps Connacht secure top spot

Ben Murphy crowned a midweek contract extension by running in a Challenge Cup hat-trick as Connacht dished out a hammering to Lyon at Dexcom Stadium.

Rugby • 11 Jan 25

Byron Ralston was among the Connacht tryscorers

Connacht hold off Perpignan to earn another victory

Connacht are the only side to have maximum points after two games in the Challenge Cup after they carved out a fine win in Perpignan.

Rugby • 15 Dec 24

Rain and wind made it difficult for both sides

Corofin beat Maigh Cuilinn in tough conditions in Tuam

Corofin captured their 23rd Galway SFC title when they ousted Maigh Cuilinn in the final for the second year in a row in difficult conditions at Tuam Stadium.

Football • 27 Oct 24

Eanna Burke (R) came close to a snatching a goal at the death for St Thomas'

All-Ireland champions St Thomas' knocked out in Galway

All-Ireland champions St Thomas' have been knocked out of the Galway SHC title race as Cappataggle came with a late surge to dramatically reach their first ever final.

Hurling • 26 Oct 24

Rob Finnerty collects possession near the end-line

Conroy shines as Galway eventually wear down Monaghan

Veteran Paul Conroy led the way as Galway came good against the wind in the second half to advance to the All-Ireland quarter-finals with a hard-earned 0-14 to 0-11 win over Monaghan at Pearse Stadium.

Football • 22 Jun 24

Donal Burke's goal was crucial in the win

Victorious Dublin reach final and end Galway's summer

Galway's 2017 All-Ireland winning manager Micheal Donoghue masterminded the exit of his native county from this year's title race when his Dublin side booked their place in the Leinster SHC final with a 2-27 to 1-24 victory at Pearse Stadium.

Hurling • 26 May 24

Galway goalkeeper Connor Gleeson celebrates after kicking the winning point against Mayo at Pearse Stadium

Gleeson kicks Galway to dramatic Connacht title

Goalkeeper Connor Gleeson was the hero for Galway as he landed a free in the sixth minute of injury-time from 50 metres into the wind to secure the Connacht SFC title for the third year in a row for the Tribesmen after a gripping final at Pearse Stadium.

Football • 05 May 24

Brian Concannon scored one of the Galway goals

Galway rescue a point in entertaining Kilkenny clash

A point from Galway captain Conor Whelan in the fifth minute of added time rescued a draw in their Leinster SHC clash with Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium.

GAA • 28 Apr 24