No love lost as United head to Cork for Valentine's Day cracker

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

After 105 days of an off-season, seven departures, five new arrivals and two loan deals, Galway United are back. They travel tomorrow to Turner’s Cross to take on Cork City in a feisty season opener.

A healthy rivalry was struck up in the First Division over a few seasons. The powers of prediction of an opening game have always limited but tomorrow will undoubtedly be a good test of where both sides are.

As season kicks off, chairman Corbett confirms Comers' commitment to United

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

By his own admission, he hasn’t been there as long as some. But Galway United Chairman Jonathan Corbett has seen much in his ten years of involvement with his hometown club. His energy, enthusiasm and personality have been significant assets in this time. He revels in the work.

Anticipation of a season in the mainstream

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

There might be only one ‘Mr. Galway United’, and he plays up front, but there are several stalwart supporters who carried the torch through the darkest of times. All of them would have the utmost respect for the fandom of Kenny Keady, and indeed his sister Caroline. He is well placed to reflect on the view from the terraces as we approach the 2025 season.

“I would never have expected the League of Ireland to be mainstream. It was always, as Johnny Ward used to say, the people on the fringes of society! But it is becoming so popular. I’ve never seen more people walking around Galway wearing Galway United gear. I’ve never heard more people talking about the matches. It’s great to be involved while we are in the Premier.

Rainy night left legacy of impressions

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Most of the 400 souls who saw Galway United take on Cobh Ramblers in 1997 might have consigned it to the dustbin of memory. But a humdrum night in the First Division sparked something in an impressionable lad from Newbridge making his first pilgrimage to a rainy Terryland.

An honour for me to skipper my hometown club, says determined Cunningham

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Greg Cunningham has more reason than most to be fired up for the new season. An injury towards the back end of last season saw the Irish international miss out on three crucial ties just as his form was flying. Nonetheless, he is confident in his fitness as the new season approaches.

Every game matters, says straight-talking Caulfield

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

John Caulfield is a man comfortable in his own skin. He mingled easily after a fan event last Wednesday but these nights weren’t always as easy. After the success of the last two seasons, it is easily forgotten that similar fan meetings after the 2022 season were far frostier affairs. But both then and now, the United manager commanded the room.

It's been a busy break, but new season brings excitement

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

The wait for genuine action to base expectations around is nearly over. Yet, there has been much manoeuvring in the league during the off-season which can be instructive. Most of the sides will genuinely believe that they have strengthened, with legitimate reason in most cases.

Preparation heats up ahead of season opener

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

Galway United return to Eamonn Deacy Park this weekend as pre-season preparation enters its final stages ahead of the return of the League of Ireland next weekend.

Roscommon up next for flawless Galway

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

Galway will look to continue their perfect start to the Division Two National Football League campaign as they face Roscommon at Tuam Stadium on Sunday, February 9.

Galway continue perfect start with sweet victory to sit top 

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

Galway cemented their place at the top of Division One as they continued their flawless start to the Allianz Football League campaign with victory over Mayo last Sunday. 

Galway back at home as they aim to build on Kilkenny victory

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

After a morale-boosting 2-19 to 1-19 victory over Kilkenny last Sunday, the Galway senior hurlers face another stiff Division 1A assignment this Saturday evening when they welcome the reigning All-Ireland champions into their back yard as Brian Lohan’s Clare make the short trip north for a 7.30pm throw-in at Pearse Stadium.

Maigh Cuilinn set for key clash against SETU Waterford Vikings

Wed, Feb 05, 2025

After a successful bank holiday weekend with back-to-back victories, Maigh Cuilinn will be looking to continue their strong form as they travel to face SETU Waterford Vikings this Saturday (tip-off 7.30pm).

With momentum firmly on their side, Paul O’Brien’s squad will be eager to build on their recent performances and secure another crucial win in their playoff push.

Quick turnaround gives Tribesmen chance to respond

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

The Galway senior hurlers must dust themselves down quickly for a road trip to take on Leinster champions Kilkenny this Sunday afternoon in Nowlan Park (throw-in 1.45pm) after suffering a bruising 3-25 to 2-16 loss to Tipperary in round one of Division 1A of the National League in Pearse Stadium.

Wilkins’ belief in Connacht remains unshakeable

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

With just eight games remaining in the URC, Connacht have several mountains to climb to make it into the top eight and bring Champions Cup rugby back to Dexcom Stadium.

Success for Galway Clubs at the Indoor Championships

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

The Galway Indoor Track and Field championships took place last weekend over two days, on Saturday and Sunday 25 and 26 January.

Trill expects more signings before the end of the transfer window

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

After an early flurry of re-signings in the off-season, and a couple of eye-catching additions in recent weeks, pre-season is well underway for Phil Trill and the Galway United Women. Taking charge of his third season, the United manager acknowledged a later restart than some other teams.

Maigh Cuilinn gear up for pivotal home doubleheader

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

Cumann Cispheile Mhaigh Cuilinn are set for an exhilarating weekend of basketball action at the University of Galway Kingfisher as they host two crucial home games in the National League.

Connacht's top eight hopes fading fast

Sun, Jan 26, 2025

Glasgow Warriors 22
Connacht 19

Connacht 19

Connacht's focus now switches to improving URC form

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Connacht, fresh from their exploits in Europe, now need to take that momentum into the URC when they return to action against Glasgow in Scotstoun Stadium tomorrow (Friday 7.35pm).

Season opener marks Donoghue's return to the Galway dugout

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

It is perhaps fitting that Tipperary, Galway’s arch-rivals who battled most memorably with Micheál Donoghue’s teams during his first stint in charge, are the opponents again as the Allianz National Hurling League Division 1A gets underway in Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon (throw-in: 3.45pm).

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