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GALWAY BAY RUGBY in Galway City to U6 - 18

Your Community. Your Club. Our Future.

New players welcome — no experience needed

MinisYouthsGirls Rugby

  • Established 2007
  • Galway City

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Our Future

AN TÚS KINGSTON PARK

A permanent home for Galway Bay Rugby and part of an ambitious new multi-sport community development for Galway. Kingston represents a transformational opportunity for our players, families and the wider community.

Discover Kingston Park

Artist’s impression of the planned Kingston Park sports development

€7.5M URDF funding approved

  • Planning Approved
  • URDF Category 1B
  • Multi-Sport Community Development
  • Target: On-site by September 2027

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Next draw: Saturday 28 November

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Keep up with the latest news, match reports, club announcements and developments from Galway Bay Rugby.

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Proudly backed by local business

Our Sponsors

Galway Bay Rugby is proud to work with businesses who support the development of rugby across our community. Their backing helps us create opportunities for young players, coaches and volunteers.

Main Club Sponsor

Hand in Hand

Our Valued Club Partners

Cosier Homes Computer Troubleshooters Leo Walsh Pharmacy Claddagh Credit Union Hartmanns Barna Village Dental Morans Finnegan's McConogh Capital Investments Atlantic Weath Management University of Galway
Tom Sheridan's Bar and Restaurant
West Coast Fitness N & N Autobody Repairs MICIL Distillery
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Partnership Opportunities

Your Business. Their Future.

Partner with Galway Bay Rugby and put your business at the heart of our growing rugby community. From team sponsorship to club-wide partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

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This Week at Galway Bay

Training and matches for the next seven days.

Full calendar
  • Sat 7 Nov All Training McGraths Field
  • Sat 7 Nov 12:00 U14 Girls v Claremorris Claremorris rugby
  • Sat 7 Nov 13:30 Galway Bay Rugby v Sligo – U16 Boys Dangan
  • Sun 8 Nov 14:30 Galway Bay Rugby v Ballinrobe – U14 Laurel Park

Pathway & Progress

Growing rugby west of the Corrib since 2007

Galway Bay Rugby, was set up in 2007 to bring mini rugby to Galway City and the areas west of the Corrib.

  • 2007 Club founded
  • U6–U17 Minis, youths and girls rugby
  • 4 Players selected for Connacht underage squads (2026)
  • Connacht Eagles Dylan Curran named to start for the Connacht Eagles

Find your group

Boys and girls of every ability are welcome. Pick an age group to see when and where they train, and how to get started.

Join in 3 steps

  1. Find your child's group
  2. Give it a Try session
  3. Register online

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Give it a Try

Safe, welcoming rugby for your child

  • SafeguardingAll our coaches are Garda vetted and complete IRFU Safeguarding training
  • Child Welfare OfficerCosmin Gliga · clubwelfare@galwaybayrugby.com
  • CostMinis and Youth €135 family and non player discount available
  • What to bringBoots, Socks, Shorts of tracksuit bottom jersey and or top, gumshield, and a clean dry change of clothes

Questions parents ask

Does my child need any rugby experience?

No. New players are always welcome and no previous rugby experience is required.

What age groups do you have?

Minis from Under 6/7 to Under 12, Youths from Under 13 to Under 18.5, and an Under 14 Girls team for 12 and 13 year olds.

When and where does my child train?

McGraths field, Laurel Park and NUIG Dangan are our training fields.

How much does it cost?

Mini & Youth Players €135 Family Membership and non player discounts available

What should my child bring?

Boots, Socks, Shorts or tracksuit bottom, jersey and or top, gumshield, and a clean dry change of clothes.

How do we join?

Register online through the club’s registration page (see Join the Club), or email info@galwaybayrugby.com and we will help you get started.

Who looks after child welfare?

The club has a Child Welfare Officer. Email clubwelfare@galwaybayrugby.com with any question or concern.

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Our committee

Executive

  • Justin Healy Justin Healy Chairperson
  • Sinéad O’Connell Sinéad O’Connell Secretary
  • David Boland David Boland President
  • Moneena Brennan Treasurer

Committee

  • Johnathan Lydon Johnathan Lydon Equipment Co-ordinator
  • Brian Harte Brian Harte Youth Co-ordinator
  • Declan Walsh Strategy Co-ordinator
  • Oran Morris Oran Morris Minis Co-ordinator / Clubhouse
  • Joe Naughton Communications and Website Officer
  • Justine Depuis CRDO

Officers

  • Conor Macken Conor Macken International Ticketing Officer
  • Tom Flanagan Tom Flanagan Fundraising Officer
  • Aurélien Casanova Girls Rugby Officer
  • Christian Short Officer
  • Cosmin Gliga Child Welfare Officer