United U17s advance in Mark Farren Cup

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

James Lukua's goal on Saturday against Athlone Town in the midlands steered Martin Devlin's Galway United U17s into the semi-final of the Mark Farren Cup.

Galway WFC face Treaty United in the WNL

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Stephen Lally's improving Galway WFC host Treaty United in the WNL at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday (4pm).

Connacht's new game style to face stiff opening day test in new-look United Rugby Championship

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Connacht's new game style is set for its first competitive test in the United Rugby Championship's opening round against Cardiff in Wales tomorrow evening (7.35pm).

No rest for All Ireland winning camogie stars

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

It is straight back to club action for all the senior camogie players who won Galway’s fourth All Ireland title when the 2021 Lough Rea Hotel and Spa Senior Camogie Championship kicks off this weekend.

St Thomas’ and Liam Mellows lock horns on Sunday

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

The appointment of the next Galway senior hurling manager appears to be no closer to a conclusion as 24 clubs prepare for a pivotal round two of the Brooks Group Senior Hurling Championship this weekend.

Ryder Cup latest betting

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

The 43rd Ryder Cup takes place this weekend, Friday to Sunday (September 24-26) at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin, USA.

Champions Moycullen withstand late Annaghdown rally

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

The second round of the Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship produced thrills and spills aplenty for the increased crowd numbers.

United is braced for UCD test

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Galway United manager John Caulfield expects a lively SSE Airtricity League first division encounter against UCD at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

Andy Myler’s promising outfit have scored 49 goals in 22 fixtures with Caulfield acknowledging the students’ considerable potential.

Salthill remain on top of the table

Wed, Sep 22, 2021

These are encouraging times for Salthill Devon, who blasted out another warning about the considerable potential in Victor Collins' squad with a convincing 6-0 triumph over St Bernard's at Drom on Sunday morning.

Caulfield wants United to be more clinical

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Galway United manager John Caulfield is delighted with goalkeeper Luke Dennison’s rich contribution in recent weeks.

Galway WFC boss Lally remains optimistic

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Galway WFC manager Stephen Lally was ‘disappointed’ his improving team suffered a WNL defeat against a hugely promising DLR Waves outfit at the UCD Bowl on Sunday afternoon.

Rogers transformed into the ultimate Galwegian

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

In January 1987 Derek Rogers moved from the capital to play for Galway United. Rogers has lived in the west of Ireland ever since, becoming more of a Galwegian than the locals themselves.

Dennison delivers for United

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

“Sometimes that is the life of a goalkeeper - you always have to be ready, you never know what is going to happen,” Luke Dennison says moments after completing his first start for Galway United with a clean sheet against Treaty United in the SSE Aitricity League.

Another busy weekend looms in national underage leagues

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Saturday’s Mark Farren Cup quarter-final away to Athlone Town will be a revealing encounter for Martin Devlin’s Galway United U17 outfit.

Walsh enjoying being back in the west

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

“It is just brilliant to be back playing with Galway, playing with some familiar faces again,” Becky Walsh says about her welcome return to the west of Ireland.

All Ireland camogie champions

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

A newfound ability to react positively to events in a game stood to Galway’s credit when Cork scored the crucial goal late in Sunday’s All Ireland Senior Camogie final, captain Sarah Dervan revealed in the aftermath of the county’s fourth senior title.

Caherlistrane’s credentials will be tested by neighbours Corofin

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

The recent easing of restrictions by the Government will allow larger crowds to attend this weekend’s Claregalway Hotel Senior Football Championship fixtures, adding to the atmosphere that is fast building after the opening weekend.

Fourteen-man Cappataggle stun Mellows

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Cappataggle overcame the odds in remarkable fashion on Sunday afternoon to get their campaign off to a winning start, scoring the game’s last three points to get the better of Liam Mellows despite playing almost all of the contest a man short.

Women’s Rugby nightmare in Energia Park

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Irish Rugby hit the headlines for the all the wrong reasons this week when Connacht Women were forced to change beside a rubbish strewn area for their final interprovincial against Ulster in Energia Park.

What was supposed to be the showpiece of women’s domestic rugby - the final interprovincial games between Ulster and Leinster, and Connacht and Ulster - turned into a PR disaster when a film was widely circulated of the Connacht women’s changing gazebo close to overflowing rubbish which reportedly included rats. Due to Covid restrictions, women’s rugby interpros, having amateur status, are prohibited from using proper changing rooms.