All that matters is that we have Sam Maguire in our possession at a quarter past five, says Joyce

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

When Padraig Joyce told the assembled media at his unveiling in 2019 that if he didn't win an All-Ireland title, his tenure would have been a failure, many felt he was setting unusually high standards for a new appointee.

It's hard to get back to a final, so you have to do everything you can to win it — Concannon

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

John Concannon has always been a man to wear his heart on his sleeve. You can test the temperature of a game by watching his movement on the sideline. His eyes darting here and there, encouraging and inspiring.

Galway forced game-time model might become the norm if success if realised

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

"Some people are calling us magicians," said John Concannon when asked if the long term planning of blooding young players through the winter games and the league was part of a well-thought-out masterplan designed to arrive in high summer in rude health. "But we'll see after next week what the narrative is," he laughed.

A to Z of Galway's 2024 football journey

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

A is for AirPod: Padraig Joyce’s AirPod in his ear has become one of the most recognisable sights on the sideline. Everyone would love to get a listen into what’s coming into his ear.

Finding the way to win when it counts

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Some people are just special. They have an innate set of skills and abilities that make them stand out from the get go at something.

Some trivia for Sunday

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

Every game has a unique aspect to it — this one even more so. It will be the first final since 2010 that does not have a Mayo, Dublin or Kerry team in it. That 2010 final featured Cork v Down. We have had to wait 14 years for another such novel pairing.

Maroon five — McHugh's scoring an extra force in Galway's arsenal

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

When you have a defensive unit that doesn't give anything away and then roams up the field to score at the other end, you know you've a serious outfit. It is an extra weapon in the Galway arsenal that has been coming to the fore in this summer's games for the Tribesmen.

See Tribesmen become stars of the big screen at the EYE Cinema

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

After a nail-biting semi-final against Donegal, the Galway footballers are getting ready to face Armagh in what promises to be another very exciting game on Sunday.

Ten year trends for the Galway Plate and Galway Hurdle

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

With less than a week to go to the start of the Galway races, now is an opportune time to look at the history of the week’s two major races, to help us identify horses who fit the profile of likely winners.

Dublin pub draped in maroon - Gaillimh abú!

Thu, Jul 25, 2024

A young, first-time publican from Galway has decided to nail his colours to the mast, and drape maroon and white across his new venture on Dublin city’s busy ‘Camden Street Mile’ of bars and restaurants ahead of the All-Ireland football final this Sunday.

First half goals crucial as Galway reach decider by overpowering Leesiders

Sun, Jul 21, 2024

Galway 2-7
Cork 0-10

Galway nous ensures date with destiny

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Galway defeated Donegal last Sunday afternoon to reach their second All-Ireland final in three years. The scoreboard in Croke Park read 1-14 to 0-15 in favour of the Tribesmen at the final whistle.

Galway United sign former Irish international Greg Cunningham

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

When the history of Galway United Football Club is eventually written, it would do well to recognise the significance of yesterday morning in a meeting room of the Connacht Hotel.

Julie-Ann cements her place in Galway football folklore

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

The legacy of Julie-Ann Russell has long been secure in Galway footballing circles. An Irish international, who gave to the Galway game at both ends of her career and played abroad professionally, there didn’t seem to be much left for the Moycullen native left to accomplish.

Busy period for Galway athletics brings more success

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Four Galway athletes will compete on a 35-strong Irish team in the European U18 Championships in Slovakia, taking place this week.

Céad míle fáilte for Pittsburgh Celtics GAA

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Gaeil na Gaillimhe, Galway city's Irish language speaking GAA team, welcomed the Pittsburgh Celtics to South Park (aka "The Swamp") on Tuesday, July 15.

Galway U16s return to Camogie All-Ireland final

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

Galway have returned to the All-Ireland U16A Camogie final after a hard-fought victory over a tough Cork outfit in Mallow on Sunday.

Camogie Intermediates bow out of championship with grace

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

The Galway Intermediate camogie team's hopes of winning the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate championship were dashed on Saturday. They came up against an experienced Kerry outfit, and were beaten on a scoreline of 0-13 to 0-15.

Horgan vents ahead of clash of the promoted

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Tomorrow night’s clash between Galway United and Waterford was always likely to be a significant one as we enter the business end of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division.

Cork trounce Galway Intermediates

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

By Sarah Gaughran
Galway suffered a heavy defeat to Cork in their final round robin game in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Championship.

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