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).

Galway’s late rally not enough against Waterford

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Galway left it too late to stop Waterford claiming the honours in the Lidl Ladies National Football League division one's opening weekend.

Encouraging campaign ends for Galway United youngsters

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A demanding season for Galway United concluded encouragingly with only one defeat in the closing seven SSE Airtricity League First Division and FAI Cup matches.

Huge night for United as big guns head west for cup tie

Thu, Sep 05, 2019

A large Eamonn Deacy Park crowd will provide the backdrop when Galway United host Shamrock Rovers in an attractive FAI Cup quarter-final on the banks of the Corrib tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

Alan Murphy’s rapidly improving Galway United outfit face an expensively assembled Rovers tea in the last eight of the competition. Due to a severe cut in budget this was always likely to be a transitional season for United, but Murphy’s charges have enjoyed an encouraging stint recently.

Confidence high in United camp after deserved cup win over Cork City

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Encouraged following a stirring FAI Cup win over Cork City last Friday, Galway United return to SSE Airtricity League first division action when hosting Limerick FC at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

Murphy wants player ‘intensity’ as Cork head west for cup clash

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

An interesting FAI Cup second round clash beckons for Galway United when Cork City provides the opposition at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening (7.45pm).

United's endeavour rewarded with first round cup win

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Buoyed by Sunday’s FAI Cup first round success, Galway United return to the capital tomorrow for an SSE Airtricity League first division encounter against Cabinteely at Stradbrook (7.45pm).