Galway WFC set for showdown in Showgrounds

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Galway WFC travel to the Showgrounds on Saturday afternoon to take on Sligo Rovers in the Women’s National League (Kick-off 2pm).

Calling all ‘mothers and others’ - it’s time to don the football boots again

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

The Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s programme to encourage women to play the game in fun, non-competitive and social environment returns for the first time since 2019 with a national blitz.

Galway youngsters excel at English championships

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Several Galway athletes were on the podium in Birmingham last weekend, representing the Athletics Ireland team at the English Championships at U15 and U17 level.

Young guns shine a light on Connacht's new season squad

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Connacht delivered a winning performance against English premiership side Sale last weekend, providing a positive portent of the season to come.

Changes in playing personnel and the coaching structure were two new influences in this 15-5 win in Dubarry Park, but just as critical has been the delivery of an Academy system within the Connacht structure that provided many of the highlights in this pre-season build up.

Salthill Devon FC kick-off grassroots women’s football season

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Galway’s Salthill Devon FC is one of 10 clubs involved in an initiative to promote women’s grassroots football.

Entitled The Game is On, this initiative by Cadbury's will help promote clubs on a local level with the creation of uniquely designed posters.

The only way is up for United

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

It has been a challenging few weeks for Galway United FC, having lost touch with Cork City at the top of the first division and suffered late heartbreak against UCD in the FAI Cup.

Galway WFC still aiming high

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

As the record goal-scorer for Galway United FC, Alan Murphy is a man with a nous for breaking records. His faith therefore that Galway WFC can still enjoy their best season in senior national football carries some weight and meaning. Currently fifth in the Women’s National League, Murphy’s focus is very much on looking up, forward and to the future.

His side gained national exposure and many admirers over the past fortnight. They lost by just the odd goal in two televised games against the table’s top two, Wexford Youths and the Champions League bound Shelbourne FC.

Champions Mountbellew-Moylough shake off Salthill's challenge

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

In the most exciting and competitive round of the football championship fixtures to date this season, there was little to separate all of the teams. But, it still threw up a few shock results.

Champions St Thomas' keep on track with another win

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Clarinbridge and Tommy Larkins were among the big winners in round two of the Brooks Galway Senior Hurling Club Championship when they got the better of Turloughmore and Gort respectively in the highest profile Senior A matches of an action-packed weekend.

Football championship gets down to business with tasty ties

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The Galway Senior football Championship starts to hot up this weekend with the clash of several title hopefuls.

In group one results have gone as expected thus far in what is, on paper, the toughest group. The ‘big boys’ - Corofin, Moycullen and Tuam Stars - are yet to play each other and have claimed maximum points from their first two fixtures, but that changes this weekend with the big clash of Corofin v Moycullen on Saturday evening in Pearse Stadium. Much more will be known about the trajectory of these two teams when that game is concluded.

Jack Carty named Connacht captain this season Dubarry Park hosts pre-season challenge

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Connacht kick off the home season tomorrow with a highly attractive fixture against top English club Sale Sharks at Dubarry Park (7pm).

Galway athletes play their part in European Championship success

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Galwegians can take a bow after the superb performance of Irish athletes at the recent European Athletics Championships in Munich, Germany.

Galwegians make it two wins on the trot in Connacht Senior League

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Galwegians made it two wins from two when they backed up their opening win away to Buccaneers last weekend by seeing off city rivals Corinthians at Crowley Park by 12-7 on Saturday.

United host Bray Wanderers at Eamonn Deacy Park

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Galway United manager John Caulfield is remaining firmly focused ahead of tomorrow’s critical SSE Airtricity League first division encounter against Bray Wanderers at Eamonn Deacy Park (7.45pm).

No surprises as champs Mountbellew/Moylough enjoy solid win

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Corofin, Moycullen and Tuam Stars maintained their 100 per cent record in the Galway Senior Football Championsip at the weekend.

Former IRFU president and Galwegian great - Don Crowley RIP

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Well-known Galwegian and former Irish Rugby Union president, Don Crowley, passed away this week.

Salthill Devon girls claim FAI U17 Cup on penalties

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Salthll Devon's U17 girls have claimed this season's FAI Cup, after winning 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw with Claremorris at Eamon Deacy Park on Sunday night.

Athenry FC adds another trophy after league cup win

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Athenry FC celebrated a super victory at the Kells Blackwater tournament in Co Meath.

Women’s track team celebrates medal finish in league final

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Galway's women track team was the star of the show at the National Track and Field League final on Sunday in Tullamore.

Galway dominates Minor All Stars

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Six Galway players have been named on the 2022 Electric Ireland GAA Minor Star Football Team of the Year.

The team features six players from All-Ireland champions Galway, while All-Ireland finalists, Mayo, have four players represented. Ulster finalists Derry have two, while Tyrone, Kerry and Dublin each have one player on this year’s team.

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