United must maintain momentum as Ramblers visit Corribside

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

A remarkable run of five SSE Airtricity League first division wins in 17 days for Galway United ensures tomorrow’s Eamonn Deacy Park encounter against Cobh Ramblers (7.45pm) is loaded with importance.

Caulfield to keep United’s feet on the ground after third successive win

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

These are encouraging times for Galway United, who now host Wexford FC in another crucial SSE Airtricity League first division encounter at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

New United boss targets Athlone for first win

Thu, Sep 03, 2020

Galway United face two away SSE Airtricity League first division fixtures against Athlone Town (tomorrow) and UCD (Monday).

United aim to cause cup upset in new Caulfield era

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

John Caulfield’s first game in charge of Galway United will be tomorrow’s Extra.ie FAI Cup second round clash against Shelbourne at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Time for Galway United players to deliver

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Galway United’s disappointing SSE Airtricity League first division season continued last weekend with two defeats ensuring tomorrow’s Eamonn Deacy Park encounter against Bray Wanderers assumes added significance.

Galway Women inflict double woes on Bohs

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

On Saturday afternoon Galway Women’s FC defeated Bohemians home and away in the U17 and senior FAI Women’s National League.

The seniors travelled to the Oscar Traynor Centre and must have thought they were in for an easy afternoon when after 17 minutes a challenge by Bohemians' goalkeeper Courtney Maguire on Aoife Thompson saw Bohs reduced to 10. However, it was not until 52 minutes when Galway made the advantage count when Thompson opened the scoring, and that only lasted two minutes when Bronagh Kane equalised for the Dubliners.

Galway WFC secure opening draw in long-awaited league return

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Galway WFC head to Dublin on Saturday for their Women’s National League fixture away to Bohemians on Saturday (2pm) after earning their first points of the season last weekend.

Testing times as United search for much-needed win

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

Another busy SSE Airtricity League of Ireland division weekend beckons for Galway United, who host Longford Town at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow before embarking on an away trip to Drogheda United on Monday.

Ultimately it has been a disappointing start to the campaign for Alan Murphy’s squad, who have drawn four and lost one of their opening five fixtures.

United requires injection of momentum after disappointing return to play

Thu, Aug 06, 2020

Following a bitterly disappointing Bank Holiday weekend, Galway United make the long trek to St Colman’s Park on Saturday for a critical SSE Aitricity League first division fixture against Cobh Ramblers (7pm).

United relish return to action at Eamonn Deacy Park

Thu, Jul 30, 2020

A busy weekend awaits Galway United, who face two crucial SSE Airtricity League first division fixtures against Cabinteely (Friday) and Athlone Town (Monday) at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Amazingly United have not played a league game at the Dyke Road venue in 46 weeks, but the upcoming encounters are loaded with importance.

SIDELINE CHAT

Thu, Jul 16, 2020

At what age did you start playing? I was 3 or 4, my first memories are playing soccer on the green with my family and neighbours.

All set for The Euros

Fri, Jun 19, 2020

The party of European football's finest starts in only eight days time when France take on Romania at the Stade de France. It is hard to believe the tournament is so close on the horizon. However, one must remember that Galway and the rest of the province were so consumed by the exploits of Pat Lam's heroes in green that pretty much every other aspect of life in the west took a back seat.

However these championships will soon capture the public's imagination with four teams from these Isles taking part, and with Leicester City winning the Premier League and Connacht claiming the Guinness Pro 12, who is to say that we are not in for another special sporting surprise in France.

United issues statement on safe return to football

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Galway United has issued a statement on the safe return to football having joined other member clubs of the First Division Alliance (FDA) on a call with the FAI, for an update on the potential support available, including financial, to progress a path forward for a safe return to football.

United seeks FAI clarity before return to play

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Galway United is awaiting clarification from the governing body, FAI, before planning its return to training.

GALWAY UNITED STATEMENT - RETURN TO FOOTBALL

Tue, Jun 09, 2020

All at Galway United, in both our National League senior and underage teams are keen to return to training and playing football as soon as practical. However, we are also conscious that we need to do so in an environment that secures the health and safety of all involved and that follows the guidance and advice of both the FAI and the HSE.

In addition to the priority of returning in a safe environment, Galway United like all other League of Ireland clubs need clarity on the financial support that will be provided to enable a successful and sustainable return to football. This clarification is expected from the FAI later this week.

Glenina still holds magic memories for Farragher

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Donnie Farragher chuckles when the highlight of a most rewarding 1993/94 campaign - overcoming Shamrock Rovers at the RDS - is mentioned.

Sporting memories :United’s cup overflows

Thu, Apr 16, 2020

Galway United’s thirst for national football honours was finally satisfied in Lansdowne Road in 1991 with a 1-0 win over Shamrock Rovers in the FAI Cup. It was a success that gave reality to dreams cherished for so long by so many who had fostered local football for decades. Linley MacKenzie spent the weekend with the United squad, watching their dreams become reality.

Sporting memories - 2010

Thu, Mar 26, 2020

St Mary’s College, Galway 2 Salesian College, Celbridge 1 (AET)

United players hit hard by shut down of games

Thu, Mar 19, 2020

It is believed Galway United players and management have been informed their wages have been suspended as a result of the coronavirus hitting Ireland.

United ready to open against Shamrock Rovers

Thu, Feb 27, 2020

The woeful weather ensured Galway United’s SSE Airtricity League first division opener was postponed last Friday, but Alan Murphy’s team return to competitive action against Shamrock Rovers II at Tallaght Stadium on Saturday (3pm).

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