Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Gaelic Park in New York hosts the first football championship game of the summer

At a glance: Sligo hoping to avoid New York slip-up

New York will be looking to upset Sligo in the Connacht football opener, while in hurling action Carlow advanced to the Christy Ring quarter-final.

GAA • 06 May 17

Katie Taylor takes the plaudits after her win at Welbley Stadium

Katie Taylor set for summer engagement in the USA

Katie Taylor could fight in New York or Boston this summer if a planned Las Vegas fight falls through, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.

Boxing • 02 May 17

Michael Conlan is looking for an early stoppage against Tim Ibarra

Conlan looks set to finish up early against Ibarra

It would appear highly unlikely that Michael Conlan will face any real difficulty in dispatching Tim Ibarra when the Belfast native makes his professional debut at Madison Square Garden's Theater arena tonight.

Boxing • 17 Mar 17

More than 5,000 fans are expected to cheer on Frampton at the MGM Arena in Las Vegas

Frampton ready to turn it on for Irish invasion

In uncharacteristically chilly weather in Nevada, Joe Callaghan reports from Las Vegas as Carl Frampton says the growing Irish support will further fuel his motivation to increase his level of performance.

Boxing • 27 Jan 17

McGregor defeated Alvarez in the second round of their title fight in New York

Regretful Alvarez hails 'amazing' McGregor

Eddie Alvarez has admitted he is full of "regret and anger" after losing his title to Conor McGregor in New York, but paid tribute to the unique achievement of the Dublin fighter.

MMA • 15 Nov 16

Michael Lundy could be back in Galway colours next year

Michael Lundy is targetting Galway return

Galway’s Michael Lundy has revealed that he is eyeing a return to the inter-county set-up after missing last season with a move to America.

GAA • 25 Oct 16

Conlan will fight in New York on St Patrick's Day

Conlan’s pro debut confirmed for New York

Michael Conlan’s professional debut will take place at the iconic Madison Square Garden as the headline bout, it has been confirmed.

Boxing • 18 Oct 16

Angelique Kerber revealed that a message of support from Steffi Graf inspired her to US Open glory

Kerber reveals inspiration behind US Open win

Angelique Kerber has revealed how a good-luck message from Steffi Graf inspired her to US Open glory.

Tennis • 11 Sep 16

New York's Luke Loughlin runs with the ball while being pursued by Roscommon's Niall McInerney and Cathal Compton

Roscommon survive New York scare to advance

Division 1 outfit Roscommon were made to fight all the way before overcoming New York by a point in their Connacht SFC preliminary round clash in Gaelic Park.

GAA • 02 May 16

Galway hurler Glynn named in NY panel for SFC

Galway pair Johnny Glynn and Johnny Duane have been named in New York's 30-man panel for the Connacht championship opener against Roscommon on 1 May.

GAA • 22 Apr 16

Gary Brennan's high fielding was one of the highlights of the game

Kernan: Rules opportunity for low-profile players

Joe Kernan says the door is always open to players from so-called weaker counties to represent Ireland in the International Rules series.

GAA • 23 Nov 15

The Red Bull Arena in New Jersey will host the Aviva Premiership clash of London Irish and Saracens

London Irish to play 'home match' in New York

London Irish will play their Aviva Premiership home game against Saracens this season in New York.

Rugby • 27 Oct 15

Sean Denvir of Galway attempts to block Ronan McGinley's effort

Ruthless Galway ease to victory in New York

Galway overcame a slow start to claim a comprehensive victory over New York in their Connacht SFC preminlinary round encounter at Gaelic Park.

Football • 03 May 15

Maurice Shanahan in action against Tipperary

GAA digest: Waterford keep the faith

Waterford hurling manager Derek McGrath has named the same 15 players who started their Allianz League semi-final win over Tipperary for Sunday's final against Cork.

GAA • 01 May 15

Keith Scally (right) will captain New York this season

Keith Scally named New York football captain

Keith Scally has been named captain of New York ahead of this weekend's Mick Higgins Memorial Series against Cavan.

Football • 08 Apr 15

Cavan fans at home abroad will no doubt make their way to Gaelic Park in april

Cavan footballers to make New York return

Cavan senior footballers will take on New York in Gaelic Park in a two-legged encounter that will honor Mick Higgins, the captain of the 1947 All-Ireland winning side.

Football • 21 Jan 15

Moran happy to get 'job done' in New York

Andy Moran was content to get the “job done” as Mayo easily saw of the challenge of New York in the Connacht Championship quarter-final.

Football • 05 May 14

Mayo - as expected proved too good for New York

Mayo ease to victory in the Big Apple

Mayo comfortably saw off the challenge of New York in Gaelic Park on Sunday on a 4-18 to 0-08 scoreline to set up a date with either Roscommon or Leitrim in the Connacht SFC semi-final.

Football • 04 May 14

Laois' Brendan Quigley now sets his sights on facing the reigning Connacht champions in early May

Former Laois star named as New York captain

New York manager Ian Galvin has named Brendan Quigley as team captain for the Connacht SFC clash with Mayo in Gaelic Park on Sunday, 4 May.

Football • 27 Mar 14

Leitrim's Emlyn Mulligan with the 2013 FBD LEague trophy

Leitrim couldn't afford New York FBD final trip

Connacht Council have scrapped the FBD League ‘away’ final in New York after it emerged that last month’s fixture was cancelled as Leitrim couldn’t afford to travel to the Big Apple.

GAA • 14 Nov 13

New York proved no match for their visitors from Connacht

Leitrim coast to win over New York

New York succumbed to a 24-point defeat for the second year in-a-row in the Connacht Championship as Leitrim dominated at Gaelic Park.

Football • 05 May 13

Emlyn Mulligan is the star man for Leitrim

Leitrim poised for winning start Stateside

Leitrim get a taste of the Big Apple as the Connacht Championship gets under way in Gaelic Park.

Football • 03 May 13

GAA President Liam O’Neill has said a competitive match in New York would be fitting of their contribution to the sport

O'Neill pledges to bring major final to New York

GAA President Liam O’Neill has pledged more support to international clubs and supporters, including holding a major final in New York in 2014 and improving television exposure abroad.

Football • 26 Nov 12

Mayo have withdrawn from the FBD League final

Mayo face sanction for withdrawal from NY match

Connacht GAA say they are disappointed and annoyed by Mayo’s decision to pull out of the FBD League final with New York and will now consider a punishment for the county.

Football • 28 Sep 12

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