Galway mourns loss of Jimmy Cooney

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

The Galway hurling community and parish of Ballaun is in mourning for local legend Jimmy Cooney who passed away this week.

United keep promotion in sight with nervy win over Kerry

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Galway United edged out a determined Kerry FC side to maintain their lead at the top of the First Division on a nervy night in Eamonn Deacy Park last Friday.

United set up mouthwatering semi in solid win over Shels

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Galway United qualified for the Semi-Finals of the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup on a historic Saturday in Eamonn Deacy Park, with a thrilling 2-0 win over Shelbourne.

The presence of World Cup-bound Irish internationals and Galway’s own Niamh Fahey and Heather Payne made the occasion all the more special as a new generation of Galway girls gleamed in the presence of their heroes.

Shefflin's men face Saturday night thriller in the city

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

The Galway senior hurlers go into this Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final against Limerick as rank outsiders according to the odds compilers and given they have lost the last three times the counties have met in Croke Park at the business end of the championship then it may be hard to argue with that assessment.

International Selection for McDonnell and Egan

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Congratulations go to Robert McDonnell, and Andrew Egan of Galway City Harriers for their selection for the upcoming European U23 championships in Finland to be held later this month. Also selected was Aaron Keane who competes with University of Galway. All three are coached by sprint supremo Brendan Glynn of GCH.

Aran proves attractive location as WIORA returns to the islands this week

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

With its wide expanse of water suited to all classes of racing, safe anchorage and onshore facilities to cater for crews, supporters and event functions, Aran proved to be such an attractive location for the WIORA 2017 Championships, and other sailing events since then, that Galway Bay Sailing Club (GBSC), with the support of Aran’s businesses and community, has decided to return there again for WIORA 23.

Rally driver Aoife makes history in Sweden

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Galway rally driver Aoife Raftery is part of a history making Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy team in Sweden this weekend.

Plenty of drama in club league finals

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

The Galway club league finals took place over the weekend. With divisions 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B all up for grabs, there was plenty of football on offer for spectators. Starting on Friday with the division 1 and 2 finals. Bearna defeated Salthill-Knocknacarra on a score line of 0-6 to 0-4 in what was a testing game in Pearse Stadium.

The game was level with 0-3 a piece at the break and Bearna managed to contain their opponents to just a single point in the second half. Having lost the division 2 finals in both 2021 and 2022 Bearna finally got the reward their perseverance deserved and will play at the top table next year.

Connacht face Lam's Bears in Europe

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Connacht Rugby and Bristol Bears will meet again next season, having been drawn in the same pool for the 2023/24 Heineken Cup Champions Cup.

Now is the time United must 'perform and deliver'

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Galway United entertain the only side to which they lost in this season's SSE Airtricity League first division when Longford Town visit Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow night (7.45pm).

Late goals secure opening day win for Galway Ladies

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Two goals from Ailbhe Davoren and one from Kate Slevin in the final minute secured a six-point (3-11 to 1-11) opening day victory for Galway over Cork in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship at Pearse Stadium in Salthill.

United women open first cup competition against familiar foes

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Galway United Women host Athlone Town in their first home game of the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup in Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday (5pm).

United will aim to build on the positive result they enjoyed in Linfield, emerging 1-0 winners from Midgley Park.

Galway grind out second win in camogie championship

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

it two wins from two in the Glen Dimplex All Ireland Senior Camogie championship after a titanic battle with Clare in Cusack Park in Ennis on Saturday.

An Spidéal hosts Connacht sailing championship

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

A fleet of 420 dinghies will take to north Galway Bay off An Spidéal for the Connacht sailing championships this weekend (June 24/25).

Conmemara hosts women's championship

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Ireland’s top female amateur golfers tee off at Connemara Golf Club tomorrow in the AIG Irish Women’s Amateur Close Championship.

Galway athletes enjoy success on the track

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Galway clubs enjoyed a medal haul on the second day of the Connacht Track and Field championships in TUS Athlone on Saturday.

Joyce’s Galway look to maintain this year’s 100 per cent record

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The final round of fixtures in the group stage of the All-Ireland championship takes place this weekend. In group two Galway face Armagh in Páirc Seán MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, on Sunday at 4pm, while the other group game sees Tyrone face Westmeath in Breffni Park, also at 4pm.

Front-foot United add another win in Ferrycarrig

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

A goal directly from a corner and one from a quickly-taken free-kick ensured Galway United took all three points with a 2-0 victory from Ferrycarrig Park last Friday.

It was a professional performance from United who once again had to rearrange in defence. Evan O’Connor made a second start, while the returning Rob Slevin replaced the injured Killian Brouder.

Late comeback not enough as Cats claim victory again

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Kilkenny 4-21 Galway 2-26
An heroic fourth quarter comeback by the Galway senior hurlers was not enough to reclaim the Bob O’Keeffe Cup on Sunday in Croke Park as Kilkenny snatched victory from their grasp in the most devastating fashion possible, with Cillian Buckley’s goal the last action of an enthralling contest.

United women return to winning ways

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Galway United Women signed off the first half of their season in style, completing the double over Sligo Rovers in the Showgrounds on Saturday with a 2-0 victory.

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