Assured win for United Women in their league opener

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Galway United Women opened their League of Ireland campaign with an impressive 2-0 win away to Athlone Town last Saturday.

All-Ireland Champions travel to Pearse Stadium for Galway GAA Double-header

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Galway hurling fans got an unexpected boost before a ball had even been thrown in last weekend. It was announced that their final National League group game against Limerick will now take place this coming Saturday afternoon in Pearse Stadium (throw-in is at 1.15pm). The footballers will also play in the Salthill grounds on the same day (throw-in is at 3.15pm).

Kilkenny scalp for Galway as league final dream still alive

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Galway got their league campaign back on track last Saturday as they overcame Kilkenny in a blustery St Brendan’s Park in Loughrea. A strong second half showing was key to success, as Galway scored 1-5 without reply in the opening 18 minutes after the interval.

Conor McCormack epitomises this Galway United team - Tenacious, courageous, and relentless

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Eyebrows were raised when one of the most decorated League of Ireland players ever joined a First Division side, but the opportunity to take Galway United back to the big time under former manager John Caulfield was equally as exciting as it was challenging.

Mixed bag of results for United before Drogheda clash

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Although Galway United are only four games into their Premier Division campaign, there is plenty to extrapolate from a busy week in the top tier. There will likely be more at 10pm tomorrow night after they entertain Drogheda United at Eamonn Deacy Park. Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

Galway’s Division 1 status still uncertain ahead of Dublin visit

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Reigning All-Ireland champions Dublin will travel to Pearse Stadium on March 16, in what will be another important game for the Tribesmen.

Galway’s semi-final spot up for grabs as former boss comes to town

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

With two rounds of the Allianz National League left to play, the Galway senior hurlers must win their remaining group games against both Dublin and Limerick to have any chance of qualifying for a coveted semi-final spot.

Galway-based Connacht players set for U20 Six Nations clincher

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Three Irish U20s plying their trade for Galway clubs are set for a pivotal Six Nations game against England this Friday.

Fresh Connacht contract for Cathal Forde

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Galway’s home-grown rugby star Cathal Forde has signed a new, two-year deal with Connacht Rugby.

Excitement for Galway United Women ahead of season opener away to highflying Athlone

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Galway United Women brought the curtain down on their pre-season campaign with a creditable draw against Wexford in Maree last Saturday evening.

Dreams of automatic promotion all but over for Galwegians

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Galwegians suffered a severe case of déjà vu against Bruff RFC, losing 32-30 in the dying moments after being 25-0 up before half-time. The loss is a massive blow that almost certainly ends their automatic promotion push.

The game ended in dramatic fashion as Bruff looked to have blown it with a penalty miss from Paul Collins in the 79th minute. However, he redeemed himself with a late winner that struck the post before going over.

MULLINS SET TO DOMINATE CHELTENHAM

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Willie Mullins was crowned leading trainer at the 2023 Cheltenham festival. It was his tenth time to take the award. Willie has trained 94 winners at the festival to date, and looks very likely to bring his total to over a century of winners next week. With 65 winners in the last decade, the Mullins domination shows no sign of abating, and it will be the shock of the season if he is not crowned leading trainer at next week’s festival. At a recent Cheltenham preview night, his stable jockey, Paul Townend, was asked for his “charity” bet of the week. His response gave a clear indication of the horses he views as banker material; not content with giving a single answer to the question, Paul suggested a treble comprising Lossiemouth, El Fabiolo and Galopin Des Champs. All three look bomb proof, but, as every punter knows, one of the three often lets you down.

Dominant Connacht close out bonus-point win

Sat, Mar 02, 2024

Linley MacKenzie at Dexcom Stadium
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Full house expected for Scarlets clash

Fri, Mar 01, 2024

Connacht Rugby is expecting a full house at Dexcom Stadium for Saturday’s URC fixture against the Scarlets (7.05pm).

Magnificent McGrath gets Tipp off the mark against champions Galway

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

by Daragh Ó Conchúir
Galway’s bid for a third consecutive Very National League camogie Division 1A title was dealt a blow on Saturday. An Eimear McGrath inspired Tipperary won out 3-10 to 1-13 in a rip-roaring Round 2 encounter at The Ragg.

Must-win territory for Galway ahead of Monaghan trip

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Galway fell to their second loss of the league campaign in Pearse Stadium last Sunday, losing out 1-11 to 3-10 to Mickey Harte’s Derry.

Superleague survival at stake for Maigh Cuilinn

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

The most important game of the Basketball Ireland Superleague season for Maigh Cuilinn beckons this Saturday, March 2. They will head south to play Killorglin, who also face a relegation threat.

The somewhat arbitrary division of teams into a Northern and Southern Conference has left Maigh Cuilinn (Southern Conference) facing the possibility of being relegated. The bottom team from each conference is relegated each season, and Maigh Cuilinn may go down despite finishing several places above teams in the Northern Conference who would remain in the Superleague next season.

Galway's Grainne Mhaols fall short in final of 35th Comortas

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Grainne Mhaols narrowly lost the Junior ladies final at the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé which took place in West Kerry last weekend. Thirty-five years since the Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé began, there is no stopping this juggernaut of a GAA club festival.

United to face table-toppers Waterford

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Galway United’s Premier Division campaign roared into life last Friday with a thundering performance in Oriel Park. The positive result was brought about through brilliant goals from wingers Ed McCarthy and Aodh Dervin.

Galway hurlers make light work of Antrim

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

The Galway senior hurlers made the long trip to Antrim last weekend in the third round of the Allianz National Hurling League. Henry Shefflin's side racked up an impressive score as they waltzed to a 2-35 to 1-13 win in Corrigan Park.

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