As season kicks off, chairman Corbett confirms Comers' commitment to United

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

By his own admission, he hasn’t been there as long as some. But Galway United Chairman Jonathan Corbett has seen much in his ten years of involvement with his hometown club. His energy, enthusiasm and personality have been significant assets in this time. He revels in the work.

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Anticipation of a season in the mainstream

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

There might be only one ‘Mr. Galway United’, and he plays up front, but there are several stalwart supporters who carried the torch through the darkest of times. All of them would have the utmost respect for the fandom of Kenny Keady, and indeed his sister Caroline. He is well placed to reflect on the view from the terraces as we approach the 2025 season.

“I would never have expected the League of Ireland to be mainstream. It was always, as Johnny Ward used to say, the people on the fringes of society! But it is becoming so popular. I’ve never seen more people walking around Galway wearing Galway United gear. I’ve never heard more people talking about the matches. It’s great to be involved while we are in the Premier.

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Rainy night left legacy of impressions

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Most of the 400 souls who saw Galway United take on Cobh Ramblers in 1997 might have consigned it to the dustbin of memory. But a humdrum night in the First Division sparked something in an impressionable lad from Newbridge making his first pilgrimage to a rainy Terryland.

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An honour for me to skipper my hometown club, says determined Cunningham

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Greg Cunningham has more reason than most to be fired up for the new season. An injury towards the back end of last season saw the Irish international miss out on three crucial ties just as his form was flying. Nonetheless, he is confident in his fitness as the new season approaches.

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Every game matters, says straight-talking Caulfield

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

John Caulfield is a man comfortable in his own skin. He mingled easily after a fan event last Wednesday but these nights weren’t always as easy. After the success of the last two seasons, it is easily forgotten that similar fan meetings after the 2022 season were far frostier affairs. But both then and now, the United manager commanded the room.

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It's been a busy break, but new season brings excitement

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

The wait for genuine action to base expectations around is nearly over. Yet, there has been much manoeuvring in the league during the off-season which can be instructive. Most of the sides will genuinely believe that they have strengthened, with legitimate reason in most cases.

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Sean Kimberley - A wealth of experience and big ambitions that underlines United's progress

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Football fans at this time of year can almost be animalistic in their desire for transfer news. The phoney war of pre-season does little to satiate their desires. The advent of social media has done less for quality control on the rumour mill.

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Stynes' arrival adds serious pedigree to United cohort

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway United’s new signing is reversing the journey of many local twenty-somethings, swapping western Australia for Galway.

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Unseasonable cheer from Caulfield as pre-season heats up

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

John Caulfield is one of those fortunate enough to get to work at what he loves. The passion and positivity that oozes out of him in early January would be unnerving in most workplaces. However, the feel-good factor from last season seems to have carried over.

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Galway Bohemians partake in first Irish-African soccer tournament

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Galway Bohemians became the first Irish grassroots team to play in Africa when they participated in the first Irish-African soccer tournament in Morocco last month.

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Russell crowned Women's Player of the Year 2024

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

Galway United's Julie-Ann Russell, Eve Dossen, and Brendan Clarke were awarded for their contributions this season at the PFA Ireland Awards 2024.

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Intriguing off-season ahead as Caulfield prepares for United 2025

Thu, Nov 07, 2024

The curtain had barely closed on Galway United’s successful season back in the top flight before John Caulfield was in front of United fans to take their questions last Sunday night.

He came bearing gifts, confirming that Brendan Clarke and Patrick Hickey had signed on for 2025. Both surely had suitors elsewhere. Clarke’s superlative form, at the ripe old age of 39, earned him a spot in the Team of the Year, as voted by the Professional Footballers Association of Ireland.

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Trajectory for Trill’s United side continues upward despite end of season disappointment

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

After an incredible start, a mid-season stutter, the retention of a national trophy followed by an inspiring league run; Galway United’s second campaign in the women’s game is playing out without a climax worthy of their efforts.

Last Saturday, United travelled to Treaty knowing intuitively that their title run was over. Nevertheless, the news that Athlone had clinched the title before kick-off must have further flattened the feeling in the dressing room.

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Dying minutes against Dundalk could haunt United

Thu, Oct 10, 2024

With so little separating the top seven sides in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division, there will be moments that will haunt the off-season for the top six. Galway United will look no further than the dying minutes against Dundalk.

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Shelbourne effectively end valiant United's title bid

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

An incredible journey eventually ran out of road as Galway United Women succumbed to Shelbourne 1-0, thus effectively ending their title aspirations for 2024.

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Crucial win leaves United supporters dreaming of Europe

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Just four games remain in a remarkable season. Galway United are only five points off the top of the table. Allow that to marinade for a moment but also remember that a finish anywhere between first and seventh is feasible.

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Uneven calendar will not derail United's European push

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

It was a win to savour for Galway United last Friday night and they will have had 16 days to do so by the time they next taste action in the league.

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Wexford to prove tough test as United women seek strong run-in

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

The spotlight of the television cameras will once again be trained on Galway United this Saturday in Wexford, as TG4 will air a critical league game between United and Wexford.

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United face off with table-toppers Derry

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

It has already been a memorable campaign for Galway United, who now mix it with the best on a weekly basis.

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United back in league contention after Peamount dismantling

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

A win last Saturday against Peamount has kept Galway United’s magnificent season very much alive. Although nine points behind leaders Athlone, they have two games in hand, with eight remaining in total.

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