Crowe praises Athenry's players

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Eight wins and one draw from nine fixtures ensured Athenry were crowned worthy Western Hygiene Supplies premier division champions.

Underage teams maintain good form

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Phil Trill's two promising Galway WFC outfits maintained their impressive starts to the national underage leagues at the weekend.

Successful junior and juvenile season completed

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Galway FA chairman Tom Trill is delighted that 1,113 games were completed in 51 leagues during the past six weeks.

Western warfare takes place in Croke Park

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Galway face Mayo this Sunday afternoon in a Connacht final with extra significance. Not only is it a continuation of the old-school straight knock out championship, but, to accommodate the expected large crowds, the game has been moved to Croke Park.

With Covid regulations only allowing 3,500 fans in Castlebar's McHale Park, the Connacht council, in conjunction with Croke Park, decided to move the game to GAA HQ which will allow for 18,000 fans, a significantly higher number.

Connacht draw old and new foes In Europe

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Connacht Rugby will face another European clash with English premiership side Leicester Tigers in next season’s Heineken Cup.

Galway's championship hurling hopes on the line against Waterford

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Second chances are now a thing of the past as the All-Ireland senior hurling championship ramps up a notch this weekend. Galway and Waterford prepare to lock horns for a coveted quarter-final place on Saturday afternoon in Semple Stadium (2pm).

Galway ladies advance to quarter-final after second-half goal attack

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Three second-half goals in as many minutes put Galway ladies on the road to victory over Donegal in Saturday's All Ireland senior championship round two fixture at Markievicz Park.

European top five for McDonnell

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

Galway City Harriers’ Robert McDonnell continues his excellent season, having claimed a top five place at the European Under 20 Championships in Tallinn, Estonia.

Impressive Nugent enjoying United's campaign

Tue, Jul 20, 2021

These are encouraging times for Galway United defender Maurice Nugent. The Clare native continues to impress for John Caulfield’s improving outfit, who drew with Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds on Friday.

Bray and United divide the spoils

Fri, Jul 16, 2021

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An SSE Aitricity League first division season loaded with intrigue continues.

Rapidly improving United away to Bray

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Gaining in confidence and momentum, Galway United face another demanding SSE Airtricity League first division assignment at the Carlisle Grounds against Bray Wanderers tomorrow evening (7.30pm).

Galway WFC face Wexford Youths on Saturday

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Stephen Lally's Galway WFC host Wexford Youths in the WNL at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday afternoon (2pm).

Russell continues to deliver

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Exactly 12 years ago next week one of the great Galway United goals was planted at the Carlisle Grounds.

Talented locals included in Irish squads

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

A number of Galway United and Galway WFC teenagers have featured in Republic of Ireland underage camps recently.

National underage leagues continue

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Brendan O'Connor's Galway U19s maintained their efficient start to the season with a 2-1 win over Cabinteely.

Connolly maintaining high standards

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

On matchday at Eamonn Deacy Park something always needs to be done. So Noel Connolly and his loyal crew of helpers oblige in a caring courteous manner: help is available.

O'Neill relishing coaching adventure

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Anthony O’Neill is back in the west of Ireland eager to continue his interesting coaching career with Galway United U15s.

McCormack remains focused

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

“There is no better manager for them to have than John Caulfield,” Galway United captain Conor McCormack says about the emerging talent in the squad.

Double delight as Greene and McDonnell head to Tokyo

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Two Galway athletes have been selected on the Ireland team heading to the Tokyo Olympics which takes place July 23 to August 8.

Cillin Greene and Robert McDonnell, both of Galway City Harriers, will represent Ireland in the mixed 4X400m relay team, competing with Chris O’Donnell, Phil Healy, Sophie Becker, and Cliodhna Manning for two of the four places

Friend to deliver Connacht's new vision post-Covid

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

As a new-look Connacht takes shape for the coming season, head coach And Friend has had plenty of time to think about how to achieve on-field success. Day 11 of a 14 day quarantine in a hotel in Australia, Connacht Rugby coach Andy Friend is counting down the hours before being released. It is the first time he has been 'home' in three years - Covid having stymied any plans to visit family and friends. So when he signed a new contract to stay on at the Galway Sportsground for another two seasons, it was a stipulation that he be able to head home this summer.

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