United make daunting trip up north

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

Galway United travel to second-placed Derry City tomorrow night, keen to recreate the magic of their last trip to the Brandywell.

Trill backs wider squad ahead of Wexford arrival

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

Galway United Women’s team have a chance to further their title credentials in Eamonn Deacy Park when they entertain Wexford on Saturday (Kick-off 5pm).

Stalemate dents Galway's progression prospects

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

The Galway Senior camogie team registered a draw against a tough Wexford outfit on Saturday in Enniscorthy.

Craughwell rally driver unveils all-new Peugeot E-3008

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

Aoife Raftery unveiled the all-new Peugeot E-3008 at the annual Peugeot Dealers Conference at the Druids Glen Hotel and Golf Resort recently.

Camogie Intermediates put Wexford to the sword

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

The Galway Intermediate team started their championship the way they finished their league campaign with a twelve point win over Wexford in Carnmore on Saturday.

Wilkins ready to reshape Connacht after disappointing season’s end

Wed, Jun 05, 2024

Connacht signed off their URC season with a heavy loss to quarter-finalists Leinster by 33-7 - a result head coach Pete Wilkins says will lead to a pre-season “reshape”.

Connacht’s tough season ends with loss to Leinster

Fri, May 31, 2024

Leinster 33
Connacht 7

Connacht 7

Caulfield and Kenny square off in Friday night showdown

Thu, May 30, 2024

John Caulfield and Stephen Kenny renew rivalries in Inchicore tomorrow night as Galway United travel to St. Pat’s in rude health, unbeaten in nine games.

Maroon armies go to war in Cusack park

Thu, May 30, 2024

Round two of the All-Ireland series will see Galway play Westmeath this Sunday afternoon at 3pm in TEG Cusack Park.

United keep the ball rolling in tense Tallaght affair

Thu, May 30, 2024

A famous win in Tallaght has legitimised the credentials of Galway United Women as title contenders.

Phil Trill’s side held out for a 1-0 win against Shamrock Rovers courtesy of a first half finish from defender Eve Dossen. They negotiated some tricky moments thereafter, not least when Irish international Áine O’Gorman blazed over from close range.

Athenry ace primed for European introduction

Thu, May 30, 2024

Athletics Ireland has announced a strong team for next month’s European Athletics Championships. The event will be held in Rome between June 7 to 12, and will include one Galway athlete.

Connacht expect a Leinster backlash in final URC fixture

Thu, May 30, 2024

Friday’s final URC fling against Leinster is billed as the last chance saloon for Connacht, and no bigger challenge than Leo Cullen’s side bruised by their Investec Champions Cup loss.

Connacht fall short of the mark as post-season prospects nulled

Mon, May 27, 2024

There was a moment in the early stages of last Saturday's game against the Stormers that saw Tiernan O'Halloran - one of Connacht's finest home-grown talents, on his last ever home appearance for the province - split the visitor's defence and race towards the beckoning fans of College Road.

Drama assured as Dubs and Donoghue stand between Galway and progression

Fri, May 24, 2024

The race to stay in the hunt for the Liam MacCarthy Cup has gone to the final round of games in both Leinster and Munster this weekend. Drama is assured as seven counties hope to secure the five remaining places in the latter stages of the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.

Kilkenny are the only county currently assured of their place and for Galway the equation appears simple, but one important permutation could yet go in their favour. Beat Micheál Donoghue’s Dublin side in Pearse Stadium on Sunday (throw-in: 2pm) and they will be guaranteed a place in the Leinster final in Croke Park on Saturday, June 8th.

Rugby League's Tribesmen kick off season in style

Thu, May 23, 2024

The Galway Tribesmen got their 2024 campaign up and running with a convincing win over the Cork Bulls last Saturday at Douglas Rugby Club in Cork.

The match, which was played in unseasonably cool conditions, was preceded by a minute’s silence in respect of the recently deceased Rugby League Ireland stalwart, Tony Dale.

Galway top group after vital Derry scalp

Thu, May 23, 2024

Galway started their All-Ireland series with a bang last Saturday in Pearse stadium, seeing off Mickey Harte’s Derry with a five-point victory.

100 day Paralympic countdown for Galway Sports Club

Thu, May 23, 2024

This week (May 20th) the Irish Wheelchair Association Sport (IWA-Sport) and their clubs including the Galway Wheelers - begin the 100-day countdown to the Paralympic Games 2024.

Connacht rue lost opportunities ahead of final fixture against Leinster

Thu, May 23, 2024

Connacht enjoy a break from action this week, giving them time to prepare for their final URC game of the season against Leinster in Dublin on Friday week (May 31).

Belief the name of the game for high-flying United Women

Thu, May 23, 2024

Lynsey McKey has long been a stalwart of the domestic women’s game. She has been involved in the top flight since its very inception in 2011. That she sat in front of the assembled media in The Connacht Hotel on Tuesday and joked about nerves for her first press conference tells you everything about the trajectory of the women’s game and her team.

She was flanked by her manager Phil Trill who is not bashful about the quality of his group.