THE FULL FORWARD: Birr or bust for hurlers as relegation threat looms

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Two games. Two encouraging displays against last year’s All-Ireland finalists. But ultimately, two defeats and zero points. That is the stark reality of Galway’s opening to the 2026 National Hurling League.

Must-win match-up for Mystics this weekend

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

University of Galway Mystics travel to Dublin Lions this Saturday in a must-win encounter for Mystics' play-off aspirations.

Titans' play-off dream rolls on

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Titans travel to the capital for a game against Malahide with serious play-off implications.

CC Mhaigh Cuilinn roll on after derby victory

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn’s reward for a perfect weekend is perhaps the stiffest examination the National League can currently offer, a Saturday night trip to face table-toppers Drogheda Wolves in Ballymakenny College.

United seek lift off at Tolka Park

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway United face a difficult trip to Tolka Park tomorrow night as they seek to get on the board for their 2026 campaign.

Galway targeting another statement when Rossies come to town

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway face Connacht rivals Roscommon at Pearse Stadium this Saturday evening as they look to build on their National Football League momentum.

Tribeswomen's thriving attack to face stern test

Thu, Feb 19, 2026

Galway take on Armagh in Duggan Park this Saturday as they look to build on their encouraging start to the Lidl NFL Division 1 campaign.

Joyce's Galway show resilience to draw after twelve-point deficit in Tralee

Sat, Feb 14, 2026

If ever a draw felt like a victory, this was it. On a wet and windswept night in Tralee, a young and largely inexperienced Galway side clawed their way back from twelve points down to snatch a remarkable 3-14 to 2-17 draw against the All-Ireland champions Kerry at Austin Stack Park.

Opportunity knocks in Tralee

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

The year, 1981, remains the last time Galway lifted a Division One National Football League title, a statistic that still jars when you consider the calibre of footballers who have worn the maroon and white in the interim.

New boys spark encouragement ahead of tricky Pats encounter

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

A sting still lingers from the conclusion of last Friday night’s opening game in Eamonn Deacy Park. United were bright and brave but didn’t get the rub of the green. Instead, Drogheda whisked away all three points thanks to an injury-time winner.

Gort showjumper bags first five-star in Bordeaux World Cup

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Former maths teacher, Jessica Burke secured her maiden five-star show jumping success at an exalted level, bagging the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup class in Bordeaux on Saturday with her rising star, Good Star du Bary.

Unbeaten Galwegians maintain push for promotion

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Galwegians continued their fine form with their 13th straight victory when UL Bohemians were the visitors to Crowley Park on Saturday in a top-of-the-table division 2B clash.

Mystics travel to the capital in need of wins

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

University of Galway Mystics return to action on the road this weekend, travelling to Dublin to face Swords Thunder on Saturday, 14 February, with tip-off at 5.30pm.

New rules to be trialled as Galway's camogie campaign gets underway

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Reigning All-Ireland camogie champions Galway kick the 2026 season off this Saturday against Kilkenny at Duggan Park in Ballinasloe.

No love lost in local derby on Valentine’s night

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

Valentine’s night in the University of Galway Sports Arena will come with far more than romance attached as Maigh Cuilinn and Titans collide in a derby that could have a major say in the playoff picture.

Hurley misses penalty as United concede last minute winner to Drogs

Fri, Feb 06, 2026

David Hurley missed from the penalty spot as Galway United lost to a last gasp Drogheda United winner at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Connacht’s Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland in France

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Connacht Rugby is celebrating the promotion of captain Cian Prendergast to the Ireland team for this week’s Six Nations opener at Stade de France.

CC Mhaigh Cuilinn return to home action

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Maigh Cuilinn return to home action this Saturday night as they host Dublin Lions in the University of Galway Sports Arena at 7pm.

Moore stars on debut

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Emma Moore placed sixth in her debut at senior level at the World Indoor Tour Gold event in Ostrava on Tuesday.

THE FULL FORWARD: League form needs patience, not panic

Thu, Feb 05, 2026

Despite managing just a single win from four National League outings, there is still a glass-half-full case to be made for the early season form of the Galway men’s flagship football and hurling teams.

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