Little time for United to bask after cup final glory

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

There is little time for Galway United Women to bask in the glory of their historic retention of the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup.

Connacht Women to draw strength from home support

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Connacht host their only home fixture of the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship on Saturday (2.30pm) when Munster arrive at Dexcom Stadium in search of another title.

RP4 Fabrications “King of the Mk2” returns for Galway Summer Rally

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

The 2024 Bluebird Care Galway Summer Rally on September 1 will see the King of the Mk2 return for the 12th time. GRP4 Fabrications has very kindly come on board again to sponsor the category, which has been well supported down through the years.

Bumper weekend ahead of club hurling action

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Friday evening’s intriguing clash between near neighbours Clarinbridge and Craughwell in Kenny Park kicks off a bumper weekend of round two action in both the Senior A and B hurling championships, with twelve group fixtures to be decided which will quickly bring the contenders for the knockout stages into sharp focus.

No surprises across the board as county championship kicks off

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

The Galway senior football championship kicked off last weekend with some exciting games.

United return to European hunt following cup disappointment

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Galway United travel to Tallaght with ten games to go in the season. Their league safety is secure while the hunt for European football is still on.

Connacht Women’s second-half comeback not enough to down Leinster

Sat, Aug 17, 2024

LINLEY MACKENZIE
Connacht Rugby Women provided a real glimpse of their potential despite suffering a 38-19 loss to title-holders Leinster in their opening Vodafone Interprovincial Championship fixture at Energia Park on Saturday.

Giant significance of a win on Saturday

Fri, Aug 16, 2024

On a pleasant afternoon last Saturday in Terryland, there was a rare chance to watch women who have created history in Irish women’s soccer, with Russell, O’Gorman and Zambra all showing flashes of their class.

Controversial goal hurts as Cork deny gritty Galway

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

A controversial goal awarded to Cork despite looking like it had been thrown over the line ultimately proved the difference between victors Cork and a determined Galway side in an enthralling decider at Croke Park on Sunday.

Club football championship action resumes this weekend

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Just three weeks after the disappointment of the men's senior All-Ireland final, the club championship starts back this weekend. Six weeks after the end of the league campaign, all 16 teams will get a chance to start afresh in the chase for the Frank Fox Cup. With four groups back in play for this year’s competition it is much simpler to see how teams can progress through to the latter stages.

Group 1:

No tougher cup task than Shels away but United don't fear table toppers

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

There may have been no more difficult assignment available in the FAI Cup Second Round Draw than away to Shelbourne. Despite this, Galway United will travel to Tolka tomorrow with confidence gained from their performances to date.

Cracking opening weekend in club hurling

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Brooks Senior Hurling Championship Group 1
Sat, 10 Aug, Venue: Duggan Park , (Round 1), Cappataggle 0-16 Kilconieron 1-10

Sat, 10 Aug, Venue: Duggan Park , (Round 1), Cappataggle 0-16 Kilconieron 1-10

Trill's side are travelling with confidence

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

There is an old football cliché that warns players to play the game and not the occasion. While Phil Trill is far too articulate to recourse to such generalities, it is unlikely that he would disagree with the sentiment.

Did we ever think we would see a United side defending a national trophy?

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

At half-time at Sunday’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division game between Galway United and St. Patrick’s Athletic, MC Stephen Naughton introduced members of the Galway United’s women team to the large crowd in advance of next Saturday’s final.

Wearing maroon in a final matters to Killannin's Kinnevey

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

They’ve always punched above their weight in Killannin. When gaelic football success finally came back to Galway at the turn of the century, Gary Fahey, Richie Fahey and Kevin Walsh were to the fore.

Slattery - a revelation on Corribside

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Julie-Ann Russell has rightly captured the imagination of the country with her triumphant return to the Ireland set-up. She got back to the summit through hard work, dedication and talent that showed itself in blistering form at the start of this season.

Our superb team is getting better every year, says chairman

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

The work ethic of a special group staff and players is widely heralded and lauded as a key component of their success. However, there is another body or work goes on behind the scenes to make days like Saturday possible.

Galway United Chairman Jonathan Corbett reflected with pride on the on-field successes of a group bidding to make more history. If the speed of the success last season surprised some, repeating the feat has not.

Fiery subplots aplenty as United host St Pat's

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

There are plenty of sub-plots to enhance an already important league game this Sunday afternoon when Galway United host St. Patrick’s Athletic (Kick-off 3pm).

United women look to regain form against Rovers

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Galway United Women have an awkward assignment this Saturday, as they entertain Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division in Eamonn Deacy Park (Kick-off 5pm).

Celebrate HER Outdoors Week with Galway Triathlon Club

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Galway Triathlon Club will host a number of events during HER Outdoors week. The week is aimed at encouraging more women to get moving, and to enjoy the benefits of being physically active outside.

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