United set up mouthwatering semi in solid win over Shels

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Galway United qualified for the Semi-Finals of the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup on a historic Saturday in Eamonn Deacy Park, with a thrilling 2-0 win over Shelbourne.

The presence of World Cup-bound Irish internationals and Galway’s own Niamh Fahey and Heather Payne made the occasion all the more special as a new generation of Galway girls gleamed in the presence of their heroes.

Shefflin's men face Saturday night thriller in the city

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

The Galway senior hurlers go into this Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final against Limerick as rank outsiders according to the odds compilers and given they have lost the last three times the counties have met in Croke Park at the business end of the championship then it may be hard to argue with that assessment.

International Selection for McDonnell and Egan

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Congratulations go to Robert McDonnell, and Andrew Egan of Galway City Harriers for their selection for the upcoming European U23 championships in Finland to be held later this month. Also selected was Aaron Keane who competes with University of Galway. All three are coached by sprint supremo Brendan Glynn of GCH.

Aran proves attractive location as WIORA returns to the islands this week

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

With its wide expanse of water suited to all classes of racing, safe anchorage and onshore facilities to cater for crews, supporters and event functions, Aran proved to be such an attractive location for the WIORA 2017 Championships, and other sailing events since then, that Galway Bay Sailing Club (GBSC), with the support of Aran’s businesses and community, has decided to return there again for WIORA 23.

Rally driver Aoife makes history in Sweden

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Galway rally driver Aoife Raftery is part of a history making Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy team in Sweden this weekend.

Plenty of drama in club league finals

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

The Galway club league finals took place over the weekend. With divisions 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B all up for grabs, there was plenty of football on offer for spectators. Starting on Friday with the division 1 and 2 finals. Bearna defeated Salthill-Knocknacarra on a score line of 0-6 to 0-4 in what was a testing game in Pearse Stadium.

The game was level with 0-3 a piece at the break and Bearna managed to contain their opponents to just a single point in the second half. Having lost the division 2 finals in both 2021 and 2022 Bearna finally got the reward their perseverance deserved and will play at the top table next year.

United on song in second half to maintain promotion push

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

A second-half flurry of goals allowed Galway United to extend their commanding lead at the top of the first division to 13 points as they ruthlessly dispatched Longford Town in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday night by 4-0.

Win is a must for United women to advance in cup

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Galway United Women have a huge opportunity to progress in the inaugural Avenir Sports All-Island Cup when they entertain Shelbourne in Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday (5pm).

Galway Ladies go top with four-goal win

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Galway have booked their quarter-final berth in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship after a 4-10 to 3-4 victory away to Tipperary at Moyne Templetuohy GAA Grounds.

Galway pays its respects to GAA stalwart

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Many mourners turned out in Salthill recently to bid farewell to Limerick native Christy Fitzgerald.

The gift that keeps on giving

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

When it comes to GAA football matters, Mayo are the gift that just keep on giving. The Mayo for Sam band wagon rolls on again and the helter skelter roller coaster ride we find ourselves on is not ready to grind to a halt just yet after the green and red dug out an impressive one point victory against the old enemy Galway in Salthill last weekend.

Galway left to lick their wounds after championship bid crashes

Wed, Jun 28, 2023

A disappointing loss to Mayo at the weekend knocked Galway out of the All-Ireland football championship at the weekend.

Chaotic comeback sees Mayo leave Salthill with the spoils

Sun, Jun 25, 2023

There is nothing more that Mayo like than a bit of chaos. A cause to chase to light their fires.

Galway secure home quarter-final with win at Tipp

Sun, Jun 25, 2023

Galway 4-10
Tipperary 3-4

Tipperary 3-4

Dominant Galway make hard work of eliminating Tipp

Sat, Jun 24, 2023

Galway showed they had shaken off the last-gasp disappointment of the Leinster Final to put in a dominant performance against Tipperary in Limerick this evening.

Galway may rue last weekend's missed opportunity

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Galway’s 0-16 to 1-12 loss to Armagh on Sunday afternoon knocked them off the top spot in the group stage, and the result is a preliminary quarter-final against Mayo in Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Both teams needed just a draw to progress as group winners and get a bye straight into the quarter-final, but Mayo’s three-point loss to the Kevin Walsh-coached Cork dropped them to third on score difference, with Kerry having an enormous win over Louth.

Galway hurlers face a Tipperary outfit in scoring form

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

For the sixth time in 10 years the Galway senior hurlers take on Tipperary in a knock-out championship game on Saturday evening (6.15pm), with the TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick the venue on this occasion.

Connacht face Lam's Bears in Europe

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Connacht Rugby and Bristol Bears will meet again next season, having been drawn in the same pool for the 2023/24 Heineken Cup Champions Cup.

Now is the time United must 'perform and deliver'

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Galway United entertain the only side to which they lost in this season's SSE Airtricity League first division when Longford Town visit Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow night (7.45pm).

United were in imperious form prior to the mid-season interval, but manager John Caulfield is confident the break is a positive for his group.

Late goals secure opening day win for Galway Ladies

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Two goals from Ailbhe Davoren and one from Kate Slevin in the final minute secured a six-point (3-11 to 1-11) opening day victory for Galway over Cork in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship at Pearse Stadium in Salthill.

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