United continue to carve promotion bid as busy weekend looms

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

When it comes time to build Stephen Walsh’s statue on the Dyke Road, the pose might well be based on the sensational bicycle kick he scored last Friday in Eamonn Deacy Park.

Suspended in mid-air, striking sweetly over his shoulder the moment symbolised the tenacity and talent of the revered Galway man.

Cork edge Galway by slimmest of margins

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

The Galway U16 team’s dream of winning the All-Ireland U16A Championship final was dashed on Saturday when they lost to Cork by 0-11 to 1-7 in UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny.

Daly strikes gold with dominant run

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

Finlay Daly was the toast of Galway at Athletic Ireland's National Senior Championships in Santry Stadium at the weekend.

Galway kickboxers prepare for title fights

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

Two Galway kickboxers head to Birmingham this weekend for major title fights.

Sports Shorts

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

Irish rugby captain, Connacht's Nichola Fryday, has announced her retirement from the international game.

The former Blackrock College and Connacht Rugby player from County Offaly made the announcement after 34 appearances for her country.

Galway Ladies ready for All Ireland final

Thu, Aug 03, 2023

Galway Ladies minor footballers take centre stage this weekend when they face Kildare in the ZuCar All Ireland Minor A final.

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.

Galway United Women claim first national trophy

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Gemma McGuinness entered the illustrious company of Paul 'Ski' McGee, Fergal Coleman and Johnny Glynn by scoring the winner for Galway United in a national final in Sligo on Sunday.

Long-held dream comes true for Galway women

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Lynsey McKey had barely hoisted the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup when manager Phil Trill beckoned her and his squad to celebrate with the fans who had travelled from Galway to be a part of history.

Those moments in the Showgrounds will live long in the memory of the United faithful - some of whom have been travelling the country for some 30 years and had never witnessed United lifting a national trophy.

Connacht mourns loss of rugby's pied piper

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

A leading figure in Connacht Rugby, Gerry O'Donnell, who passed away this week, has been described as the "pied piper" of Ballina.

All to play for as club football championship action kicks off

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

The fight for the Frank Fox Trophy begins tomorrow with the opening round of this season's Galway senior club football championship.

United must maintain focus in return to league action

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Galway United men were rewarded with a second-round Sports Direct FAI Cup draw away to UCD as a reward for a comfortable 4-1 first-round victory over Bangor Celtic on Saturday.

Harsh decisions are no excuse for Galway's loss in camogie semi-final

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Two Siobhán McGrath goals were not enough for Galway to overcome Cork who reached their fifth straight national final and a third Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie championship semi-final by 0-15 to 2-6.

Long-held dream comes true for Galway women

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

Lynsey McKey had barely hoisted the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup when manager Phil Trill beckoned her and his squad to celebrate with the fans who had travelled from Galway to be a part of history.

Those moments in the Showgrounds will live long in the memory of the United faithful - some of whom have been travelling the country for some 30 years and had never witnessed United lifting a national trophy.

Galway United Women on the cusp of breaking new ground

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

History beckons for Galway United Women's first team on Sunday.

Cork will be determined to halt Galway’s recent run

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

By Sarah Gaughran
Galway Senior Camogie is one step away from a date with destiny as they look to book their place in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final on Saturday.

Galway Senior Camogie is one step away from a date with destiny as they look to book their place in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final on Saturday.

Galway United Women on the cusp of breaking new ground

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

History beckons for Galway United Women's first team on Sunday.

Last gasp heartbreak for Galway as Mayo prevail in quarter-final

Sun, Jul 16, 2023

Mayo 0-10
Galway 1-6

Early promise peters out as Galway fall at hands of the champions once again

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

LIMERICK 2-24
GALWAY 1-18

Cup Final bound — United women progress to decider of All-Island cup after spotkick drama in Wexford

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Galway United Women advanced to the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup Final, where they will meet Cliftonville FC, overcoming a strong Wexford Youths side on penalties in Ferrycarrig Park last Saturday evening.

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