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# Go West

This month
November 2023
Sligo Rovers sign Wilson from Shelbourne
The defender becomes the Bit O’Red’s first signing for 2024.
Phil Neville named new Portland Timbers head coach
Neville has taken another MLS job after his sacking by Inter Miami in June.
This year
2023
Biden delivers homecoming speech in Ballina as Ireland trip comes to a close
The US President is due to travel home to Delaware this evening.
Connacht back into top half after battling win over the Dragons in Wales
A fourth win in a row for Connacht.
Connacht make six changes for trip to Newcastle with Aki not named in squad
Connacht heading to Kingston Park tomorrow.
Last year
2022
Westover dominates for Irish Derby crown
Epsom third strikes Classic gold at the Curragh.
Connacht announce new contract renewals for Burke and Porch
The province are also set to make further announcements on the squad for next season in the coming days.
All time
Brilliant Clonakilty display defeats Douglas as they reach first Cork senior final since 2009
It finished 0-15 to 1-11 for the West Cork men at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Davy Fitz set to be named Galway boss with Clare backboned management team
Galway GAA are expected to announce Fitzgerald’s appointment tomorrow evening.
Ex-Shels midfielder returns from England to aid Sligo Rovers' title challenge
Former Ireland youth international Adam McDonnell was brought to Ipswich Town by Mick McCarthy in 2014.
Champions Mayo to face Sligo in opener as Connacht senior fixtures released
The game has been fixed for Saturday 26 June.
Significant appointment as 'top coach' Lisa Fallon reunites with Caulfield at Galway United
The experienced Dubliner has been named first-team coach.
All-Ireland winner Tony McEntee appointed Sligo senior football manager
The Armagh man will succeed Paul Taylor, having been ratified for the position on a three-year term.
Ireland Sevens 'original' McNulty leaves for LA
Harry and Sean McNulty have signed for the new Major League Rugby side, but the Sevens star suggests he may return to the short form of the game.
Major boost for Sligo Rovers as they snap up last season's League of Ireland top goalscorer
Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe is back in Irish football.
Go west? Government set to appoint 17 junior ministers
The government has faced significant anger over the lack of geographical diversity among senior ministers.
Goal from Loftus clinches Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final spot for NUIG over CIT
An eight-point win for NUI Galway tonight in Cork.
Lee Westwood wins Abu Dhabi Championship by two shots
His compatriot Tommy Fleetwood came up agonisingly short of matching the course record.
Galway named one of the best cities in the world to visit
Lonely Planet describes Galway as “brilliantly bohemian”.
Marmion on the bench as Connacht get international injection for Cheetahs clash
Dillane, Blade, Carty and Farrell all start for Connacht on Saturday evening.
Connacht sign ex-Ulster prop Paddy McAllister from Gloucester
The 29-year-old loosehead has spent four years at Kingsholm.
Van Graan impressed with 'mostly everything' about in-form Connacht
The Reds are looking to break a six-match losing run away to Irish provinces.
Sanchez granted US entry for Manchester United's pre-season games
The Chilean had previously been denied entry due to an ‘administrative issue’.
Sligo Rovers sign Canadian international winger following departure from Millwall
Kris Twardek recently left the Championship club, having also spent time on loan at Carlisle United.
LeBron James to join Los Angeles Lakers in four-year, $154 million deal
James had been linked to several franchises, with the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets reportedly in the running.
Connacht appoint ex-Quins coach Andy Friend on three-year contract
The 49-year-old former Australia Sevens coach will arrive in the western province next month to oversee pre-season training.
5 talking points after Galway and Mayo's early summer Connacht showdown
Galway had three points to spare at Elverys MacHale Park.
Wayne Rooney has reportedly agreed a move to MLS side DC United
The team based in the US capital are in need of firepower.
More 'exciting signings' to follow promising Aussie to Connacht
“We hope he will make a similar impact as Bundee [Aki] did,” Nigel Carolan said of Kyle Godwin.
Sligo Rovers complete deal for Chelsea goalkeeper before transfer window shuts
England U20 international Mitchell Beeney will remain at the Showgrounds until the end of June.
Two Euromillions tickets worth €500,000 each sold in Galway and Mayo
The winning numbers were 12, 17, 28, 34 and 40.
Eamonn Fitzmaurice guides PS Chorca Dhuibhne into Munster Corn Uí Mhuirí last four
Victory over IS Killorglin sets up semi-final with St Brendan’s.
Cork All-Ireland winner Sheehan drafted into Irish squad for clash in Perth
The 26-year-old previously lined out for Ireland in 2013.
'We wondered, would we die as a town?': How Westport was regenerated
Council architect Simon Wall now wants to make the area an adventure hotspot.
Galway's September in Croke Park ends with more hurling wins - 'It's all positive'
It was a good day’s work for Galway hurling at Special Congress.
Western ports now target for Kinahan drugs as informants cripple Dublin trade
Dublin is no longer seen as a viable option for the large seizures.
Shannon Airport wants outside help to become a 'challenger brand' to Dublin and Cork
The Clare hub is looking for a ‘renewed commercial strategy’.
A London medical conference is moving to Sligo because of Brexit – and Web Summit
Firefly Summit will bring 200 podiatrists to the north-west of Ireland.
'I'm not here as a retirement project, I'm here to sharpen the tools': Keane on the ambition that took him to Connacht
The outgoing Chiefs attack coach used the Super Rugby down weeks to fly north and help Connacht prepare for the new season.
Every Lyttle helps: Sligo Rovers confirm appointment of new manager
The Premier Division strugglers parted company with Dave Robertson earlier this month.