A to Z of Galway's 2024 football journey

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

A is for AirPod: Padraig Joyce’s AirPod in his ear has become one of the most recognisable sights on the sideline. Everyone would love to get a listen into what’s coming into his ear.

B is for: Beg - there has been plenty of that going on the last fortnight as the scramble for tickets for the big day got up and running.

Finding the way to win when it counts

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Some people are just special. They have an innate set of skills and abilities that make them stand out from the get go at something.

Some trivia for Sunday

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Every game has a unique aspect to it — this one even more so. It will be the first final since 2010 that does not have a Mayo, Dublin or Kerry team in it. That 2010 final featured Cork v Down. We have had to wait 14 years for another such novel pairing.

Maroon five — McHugh's scoring an extra force in Galway's arsenal

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

When you have a defensive unit that doesn't give anything away and then roams up the field to score at the other end, you know you've a serious outfit. It is an extra weapon in the Galway arsenal that has been coming to the fore in this summer's games for the Tribesmen.

See Tribesmen become stars of the big screen at the EYE Cinema

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

After a nail-biting semi-final against Donegal, the Galway footballers are getting ready to face Armagh in what promises to be another very exciting game on Sunday.

Dublin pub draped in maroon - Gaillimh abú!

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

A young, first-time publican from Galway has decided to nail his colours to the mast, and drape maroon and white across his new venture on Dublin city’s busy ‘Camden Street Mile’ of bars and restaurants ahead of the All-Ireland football final this Sunday.

First half goals crucial as Galway reach decider by overpowering Leesiders

Sun, Jul 21, 2024

Galway 2-7
Cork 0-10

Galway nous ensures date with destiny

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Galway defeated Donegal last Sunday afternoon to reach their second All-Ireland final in three years. The scoreboard in Croke Park read 1-14 to 0-15 in favour of the Tribesmen at the final whistle.

Cork trounce Galway Intermediates

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

By Sarah Gaughran
Galway suffered a heavy defeat to Cork in their final round robin game in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship.

Galway pip Waterford in camogie nail-biter

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

A spectacular goal in the 40th minute by Aoife Donohue was the fitting decider as Galway edged out last year’s finalists Waterford. They will now play Tipperary in the last four of the championship.

Ward relishing semi-final showdown vs Cork

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Galway's Nicola Ward said her side won’t lack motivation as they prepare to take on Cork in the TG4 All-Ireland SFC semi-final. On Saturday evening, the Tribeswomen dethroned reigning champions Dublin in an epic contest at Parnell Park.

Ninety years of excitement enough for one week

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Galway footballers are looking forward to just their third All-Ireland semi-final since 2001 after an incredible clawback win from behind to beat Dublin last Saturday evening.

Galway land quarter final spot undefeated

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Galway 3-19
Clare 0-7

Athenry and Oranmore U15s bring home silverware

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Bonfires were blazing in Oranmore and Maree at the weekend when the victorious U15 hurlers returned with the John West Féile trophy.

Croke Park beckons after Monaghan dispatched

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Galway struggled through a poor Monaghan side last Saturday, but showed glimpses of how they can give themselves a chance against Dessie Farrell’s side.

Dublin Galway clash for Ladies’ quarterfinal

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The other last eight ties will see Kerry host Meath, Cork will face Waterford and Armagh to play Mayo.

Armagh, Kerry, Cork and Dublin will have home advantage for the quarter-finals, which will be played on Saturday July 6, and Sunday July 7.

Galway top group after vital Derry scalp

Thu, May 23, 2024

Galway started their All-Ireland series with a bang last Saturday in Pearse stadium, seeing off Mickey Harte’s Derry with a five-point victory.

Derry first up for Tribesmen in Sam Maguire race

Thu, May 16, 2024

Galway play Derry this Saturday evening in the first round of the group stage of the All-Ireland series.

Wexford wobble leaves Galway two lifelines in Leinster

Thu, May 16, 2024

After the worrying nature of their loss to Wexford last week, the Galway senior hurlers have two games left to salvage their Leinster Championship ambitions, beginning up north at Corrigan Park to face Antrim this Saturday, May 18, with throw-in at 2pm.

The unpredictable nature of this year’s championship was emphasised yet again last Saturday when Carlow’s Marty Kavanagh drove over a late free to earn a share of the spoils with injury-hit Kilkenny. The Cats now lie in second place in the table behind Dublin, who were surprisingly comfortable winners over Antrim at home last weekend.

Galway edge three-in-a-row thriller

Thu, May 09, 2024

Connor Gleeson was the hero in Pearse Stadium last Sunday in the Connacht Championship final. His last-gasp free won Galway’s third consecutive provincial title, as the Tribesmen now look ahead to the group stage of the championship.

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