GALWAY BAY RUGBY Your Community. Your Club. Our Future.
for boys and girls in Galway City, aged U6 - 18.5
New players welcome — no experience needed
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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.
€7.5M URDF funding approved
- Planning Approved
- URDF Category 1B
- Multi-Sport Community Development
- Target: On-site by September 2027
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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
Our main club sponsor is Hand in Hand. The club makes a contribution, because that support matters for children and their families.
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.
This Week at Galway Bay
Training and matches for the next seven days.
- Sun 8 Nov 14:30 Galway Bay Rugby v Ballinrobe – U14 Laurel Park
- Sat 14 Nov All Training McGraths Field
- Sat 14 Nov Ireland V Fiji Aviva Stadium
Pathway & Progress
Growing rugby west of the Corrib since 2007
Galway Bay Rugby Club (Na Bairneachaí), formerly Barna Knocknacarra Rugby Club, was set up in 2007 to bring mini rugby to Galway City and the areas west of the Corrib.
- 2007 Club founded
- U6–U18.5 Minis, youths and girls rugby
- 9 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
- Find your child's group
- Give it a Try session
- Register online
Mini Rugby in Galway (U6–U12)
Girls Rugby Galway (U14)
Youth Rugby Galway (U13–U18.5)
No group matches that age on the website yet: please email us and we will help.
Safe, welcoming rugby for your child
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?
McGrath's Field , Laurel Park and NUIG Dangan are our training pitches.
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 our 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.
This Week’s Training, Matches and Events
Christmas Shop Offers
This weeks Training Times
Our Exec Team
Officers
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Justin Healy
Chairperson -
Sinéad O’Connell
Secretary -
David Boland
President - Monenna Brennan Treasurer
Exec team
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Johnathon Lydon
Equipment Co-ordinator -
Brian Harte
Youth Co-ordinator - Declan Walsh Strategy Co-ordinator
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Oran Morris
Minis Co-ordinator / Clubhouse - Joe Naughton Communications and Website Officer
- Justine Depuis CRDO
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Conor Macken
International Ticketing Officer -
Tom Flanagan
Fundraising Officer - Aurélien Casanova Girls Rugby Officer
- Christian Short Officer
- Cosmin Gliga Child Welfare Officer