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.

United manager Caulfield agrees new deal

Wed, Sep 15, 2021

Galway United manager John Caulfield has signed a new contract with the SSE Airtricity League first division club.

Lively start in local premier division

Wed, Sep 15, 2021

Two moments of class from Enda Curran decided an interesting Western Hygiene Supplies premier division encounter at Fahy’s Field as Mervue United eventually defeated Corrib Celtic 4-1 on Saturday.

Murray’s title-winning side stands on the cusp of greatness

Sun, Sep 12, 2021

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

Captain Fantastic Dervan — inspiring like she was inspired

Fri, Sep 10, 2021

On that day in 1996 when Galway won that long-awaited first senior camogie title and the team celebrated to the praise of hordes of young fans who made the long journey up in the days before we had motorways, who would have guessed that the excitement of that occasion would impact so greatly on the mind of one young girl who had travelled to the capital with a busload of her friends.

Draw at Eamonn Deacy Park

Fri, Sep 10, 2021

GALWAY UNITED 0 TREATY UNITED 0
A bruising battle culminated with the SSE Airtricity League first division spoils being shared at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Kelly inspires United U19s

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Colin Kelly was in splendid form as Galway United U19s defeated Derry City 8-2 in Maree on Sunday afternoon.

Fallon hails United's character

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Luke Dennison's first touch as a Galway United goalkeeper was making a penalty save at Stradbrook against Cabinteely.

Hurley enjoying life in the west

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

These are encouraging times for Galway United so David Hurley is delighted to be making a significant impact in the west of Ireland.

Singleton looking forward to remainder of campaign

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Eight minutes remained in a tense FAI Cup quarter-final between Galway WFC and DLR Waves when Julie Ann Russell slid a gorgeous pass through to Chloe Singleton.

Keogh relishing being involved with Mervue

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Shane Keogh's passion for football endures. Part of a renowned footballing family in Galway, Keogh continues to perform locally for Mervue United.

Popular Horgan moves to Belgium

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

It was a bittersweet Friday evening in Stradbrook for Chris Horgan.

Improving Galway WFC face DLR Waves again after cup win

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Stephen Lally’s rapidly improving Galway WFC travel to Dublin on Sunday for a WNL fixture against DLR Waves (2pm).

Revealing Treaty tussle for Caulfield's charges

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

An intriguing SSE Airtricity League first division season continues to unfold with Galway United hosting Treaty United at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

Galway Masters shine at national track championships

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Galway athletes secured multiple medals at the National Masters Track and Field Championships in Dublin's Santry Stadium on Sunday.

Who can break St Thomas' recent hold on the Galway hurling crown?

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

The opening weekend of the Brooks Group Galway Senior Hurling Championship kicks off tomorrow night when Tynagh/Abbey-Duniry take on Gort under the lights of Duggan Park. All 24 clubs are set for action as St Thomas’ aim to extend their recent dominance to a fourth year.

Galway back in Croke Park for third successive All Ireland camogie decider

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Galway are up against the doyens of camogie when they head to Croke Park for Sunday's All Ireland final (4pm ).

Moycullen given an opening day work-out as their title defence begins

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Champions Moycullen were made to work hard to ensure a positive start in defence of their senior crown on the opening weekend of senior football championship action.

This group three fixture was the game of the weekend on Saturday evening where Moycullen eventually overcame a spirited Claregalway side 2-13 to 1-15.

Sportsground ready for return of the Clan

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Some 3,000 supporters are expected at the Galway Sportsground when Connacht open their 2021 home season with a visit of London Irish on Friday (5.30pm).

In this second of Connacht's pre-season fixtures, coach Andy Friend says it is another opportunity to continue to fine-tune his squad's seasonal mantra after the recent 52-39 defeat to Worcester Warriors in England.

Junior season commences

Mon, Sep 06, 2021

The Western Hygiene Supplies premier division made a welcome return on Sunday morning with Salthill Devon enjoying a fine away win against Mervue United.

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