Galway Corinthians Rugby Football Club is a rugby club in Galway, Ireland and the largest rugby union club in the province of Connacht. The club was founded in 1932 and plays in Division 2A of the Irish domestic club competition the All-Ireland League. The club's home ground is at Corinthian Park, Cloonacauneen, County Galway.
Early history On 13 September 1932, a brief report in the pages of the Connacht Sentinel announced the formation of a new rugby club in Galway. Its membership was drawn largely from Galway's working-class inner city and was composed in the main of students and players of St Joseph's Patrician College (The Bish) and the Galway Grammar School. The following evening the club held its first meeting in the Mechanic's Institute in Middle Street at 8 pm and, from that meeting, its first Senior Committee was elected.
Notable players
Ireland Senior team 1943 Jack Griffin 1960s Ken Armstrong (Rugby) 1970s Ken Houston 1988-1993 Noel Mannion 2004-2006 Johnny O'Connor 2014 Kieran Marmion 2016–present Finlay Bealham 2021–present Mack Hansen
U20s Fiachna Barrett Billy Bohan Eoin de Buitléar Aaron Conneely John Devine Matthew Devine Sean Naughton Max Flynn Cathal Forde Eoin Griffin Sean Masterson Kieran Marmion Oran McNulty Cathal O'Flaherty David Panter Dylan Tierney-Martin Sean Walsh Diarmuid O'Connell Charlie Keane
Barbarians Several Corinthians players have represented the famous invitational side Barbarians. The most recent to play while in Corinthians colours is Cathal Forde in a 20 November 2022 match against Bath at The Rec which the Baa-Baa's won 30–31.
Representatives
1980s - Noel Mannion 2006 - Johnny O'Connor 2022 - Cathal Forde
British & Irish Lions 2025 to AU- Finlay Bealham (4 Apps, 1 Tests)
Honours Connacht Senior Cup - 17 wins Connacht Senior League - 26 wins Last Updated: 24-09-2025
References
External links Official website