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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.
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Nov 13th 2023, 6:56 PM
Phil Neville named new Portland Timbers head coach
Neville has taken another MLS job after his sacking by Inter Miami in June.
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Nov 6th 2023, 11:16 PM
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.
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Apr 14th 2023, 10:38 PM
Connacht back into top half after battling win over the Dragons in Wales
A fourth win in a row for Connacht.
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Mar 4th 2023, 9:54 PM
Connacht make six changes for trip to Newcastle with Aki not named in squad
Connacht heading to Kingston Park tomorrow.
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Jan 20th 2023, 1:05 PM
Last year
2022
Westover dominates for Irish Derby crown
Epsom third strikes Classic gold at the Curragh.
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Jun 25th 2022, 4:05 PM
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.
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Mar 7th 2022, 6:14 PM
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.
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Nov 14th 2021, 2:44 PM
Davy Fitz set to be named Galway boss with Clare backboned management team
Galway GAA are expected to announce Fitzgerald’s appointment tomorrow evening.
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Oct 19th 2021, 5:02 PM
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.
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Jul 11th 2021, 3:07 PM
Champions Mayo to face Sligo in opener as Connacht senior fixtures released
The game has been fixed for Saturday 26 June.
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May 4th 2021, 4:42 PM
Significant appointment as 'top coach' Lisa Fallon reunites with Caulfield at Galway United
The experienced Dubliner has been named first-team coach.
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Jan 21st 2021, 1:29 PM
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.
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Nov 26th 2020, 9:18 PM
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.
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Nov 23rd 2020, 3:01 PM
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.
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Jul 24th 2020, 1:49 PM
Go west? Government set to appoint 17 junior ministers
The government has faced significant anger over the lack of geographical diversity among senior ministers.
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Jul 1st 2020, 7:58 AM
Goal from Loftus clinches Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final spot for NUIG over CIT
An eight-point win for NUI Galway tonight in Cork.
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Jan 23rd 2020, 9:16 PM
Lee Westwood wins Abu Dhabi Championship by two shots
His compatriot Tommy Fleetwood came up agonisingly short of matching the course record.
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Jan 19th 2020, 2:48 PM
Galway named one of the best cities in the world to visit
Lonely Planet describes Galway as “brilliantly bohemian”.
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Oct 22nd 2019, 6:10 AM
Marmion on the bench as Connacht get international injection for Cheetahs clash
Dillane, Blade, Carty and Farrell all start for Connacht on Saturday evening.
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Feb 15th 2019, 12:29 PM
Connacht sign ex-Ulster prop Paddy McAllister from Gloucester
The 29-year-old loosehead has spent four years at Kingsholm.
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Jan 15th 2019, 4:21 PM
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.
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Jan 5th 2019, 6:30 AM
Sanchez granted US entry for Manchester United's pre-season games
The Chilean had previously been denied entry due to an ‘administrative issue’.
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Jul 19th 2018, 5:02 PM
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.
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Jul 3rd 2018, 10:38 AM
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.
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Jul 2nd 2018, 7:45 AM
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.
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May 24th 2018, 1:43 PM
5 talking points after Galway and Mayo's early summer Connacht showdown
Galway had three points to spare at Elverys MacHale Park.
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May 13th 2018, 8:25 PM
Wayne Rooney has reportedly agreed a move to MLS side DC United
The team based in the US capital are in need of firepower.
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May 10th 2018, 4:48 PM
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.
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Mar 21st 2018, 6:30 AM
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.
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Feb 22nd 2018, 11:17 AM
Two Euromillions tickets worth €500,000 each sold in Galway and Mayo
The winning numbers were 12, 17, 28, 34 and 40.
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Feb 17th 2018, 3:16 PM
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.
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Jan 17th 2018, 4:32 PM
Cork All-Ireland winner Sheehan drafted into Irish squad for clash in Perth
The 26-year-old previously lined out for Ireland in 2013.
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Nov 14th 2017, 9:20 AM
'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.
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Oct 5th 2017, 1:28 PM
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.
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Oct 2nd 2017, 6:25 PM
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.
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Oct 2nd 2017, 12:05 AM
Shannon Airport wants outside help to become a 'challenger brand' to Dublin and Cork
The Clare hub is looking for a ‘renewed commercial strategy’.
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Aug 3rd 2017, 3:05 PM
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.
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Jul 20th 2017, 2:52 PM
'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.
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Jul 7th 2017, 1:21 PM
Every Lyttle helps: Sligo Rovers confirm appointment of new manager
The Premier Division strugglers parted company with Dave Robertson earlier this month.
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Apr 21st 2017, 9:29 PM
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