The sympathies of the local community are extended to the family and friends of the late John P. Kelly, late of Monaboy on ...

Similarly, current Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend reportedly aired concerns about the growing use of forward-heavy benches at a World Rugby meeting recently. He suggested the Bomb Squad ...

Sligo Senior Women’s rugby team will be hoping to make history this weekend by taking a first ever Connacht Cup as they collide with reigning champions Tuam/Oughterard in Creggs on Sunday at 1. ...

The move continues Connacht’s close ties with Australian rugby, with Andy Friend having spent five seasons there as head coach before former Leinster and Wallaby lock Scott Fardy joined as ...

Connacht Rugby have announced that Josh Ioane and Sean O'Brien have penned contract extensions with the club. Out-half Ioane joined from the Chiefs in New Zealand on a one-year deal last summer.

Another first for Sligo Rugby Club ... securing two wins from two in their Connacht Cup campaign. Sligo U16 Girls: Emily Golden, Karlene Kelly, Aoibheann Hunt, Elena Mullan, Roisín Kelly ...

Connacht has confirmed the appointment of Australian Rod Seib as their new attack coach for next season. The 50-year-old joins from Super Rugby side Brumbies, where he previously coached the ...

Gerry Kelly speaking at the funeral of Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane at Milltown Cemetery, Belfast (Niall Carson/PA) He was best known by many for having taken part in the biggest escape in UK ...

More info Connacht trio Josh Murphy ... The Irish Mirror has a rugby WhatsApp group where you can get breaking new and top stories on Ireland's Six Nations campaign straight to your phone.

Senior Sinn Fein figures were among the mourners at the funeral of former IRA prisoner and veteran republican Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane. McFarlane was sentenced to life in prison for his role in ...

Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly delivered the graveside oration to Brendan ‘Bik’ McFarlane at Milltown Cemetery. Former Sinn Fein president Gerry Adams (right) walks behind the coffin of Brendan ...