Galway teams qualify for indoor athletic finals

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

Galway City Harriers' athletic teams have qualified for the National Indoor League finals on February 12.

The women's team placed seventh in the second qualifying round at the Athlone IT Arena, and the men's team was fifth overall.

Greaney relishing Bohs' adventure

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

One of the most under appreciated stories in Galway sport is unfolding. Every Saturday morning at Millars Lane and across the road at Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh, Bohemians’ revival continues.

Curran excited about League of Ireland return

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

For Enda Curran, it is plain and simple, there is just something about the SSE Airtricity League.

Local premier division action resumes

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

The Galway FA premier division makes a welcome return this weekend with several important games on the agenda.

Doherty remains eager to impress

Thu, Jan 27, 2022

"It is always hard leaving the family back home, but I am coming to a place where I know a lot of people, it almost feels like a second home to me,” Shane Doherty says about returning to the west of Ireland for another season with Galway United.

Shels defeat United at Eamonn Deacy Park

Sat, Jan 22, 2022

Galway United 0 Shelbourne 2
John Ross Wilson scored a goal in either half as Shelbourne defeated Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Leitir Mór suffer cruel final defeat

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

St Faithleach's 2-14 Naomh Anna Leitir Mór 2-12

Galway win FBD League title

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Little is defined in the inter-county game in January, but Friday’s Connacht FBD League final success over Roscommon still ensures Galway will embrace upcoming challenges with optimism.

Shels friendly on United's agenda

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

As the start of the SSE Airtricity League season edges closer Galway United will host Damien Duff’s Shelbourne at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday evening (6pm).

Popular Nugent embarking on London adventure

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

On January 10 Galway United’s players and coaching staff reported for pre-season training in Drom. There was one notable absentee with Maurice Nugent embarking on a new journey to work in London.

Frank O’Connell recalls Peter Mernagh’s significant sporting contribution

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Frank O’Connell still vividly remembers some of Peter Mernagh’s goals and interventions on pitches throughout the west. Last week Mernagh, part of a famous sporting family in Galway, passed away.

Lomboto makes a welcome return

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The smile etched across Francely Lomboto’s face told the tale. Children were looking for autographs in Ballinderreen after Lomboto pounced to score the only goal in Galway United’s friendly win over Finn Harps on Sunday.

Connacht eager to progress

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Connacht make the trip to Paris this weekend intent on securing pool qualification for the next round in the Heineken Champions Cup.

Spirited Tribesmen lose to Pilkington Recs

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The Galway Tribesmen Rugby League team were in action last Saturday in their endeavours to become the first Irish Rugby League team to win a first-round tie of the Betfred Challenge Cup.

The Tribesmen were drawn against the famous Pilkington Recs from St Helen's, so as well as facing the logistical challenge of getting to the UK amid the current Covid crisis, they were paired against one of the best amateur rugby league teams in England.

Rivals clash tomorrow

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Corinthians' head coach JP Cooney expects a tough Energia League Division 2B test against Galwegians tomorrow (8pm).

Thomas' ready for tough Ballyhale test

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

The odds may be stacked against St Thomas’ as they prepare to take on the might of Ballyhale Shamrocks in the All-Ireland senior club championship semi-final on Sunday afternoon at Semple Stadium (3.30pm), but the Galway champions will surely relish the opportunity to dethrone the Kilkenny kingpins.

Leitir Mór suffer cruel final defeat

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

A truly incredible Connacht Intermediate Club final, dripping with drama from start to finish, culminated in bitter disappointment for Naomh Anna, Leitir Mór. Deep into extra-time it appeared that substitute Myles MacDonnacha’s remarkable point would be the pivotal score.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne reach decider

Thu, Jan 20, 2022

Kilkerrin-Clonberne captain Louise Ward says it has been a long journey to get back to a currentaccount.ie All-Ireland Senior final to face rivals Mourneabbey again.

Her twin sister, Nicola Ward, got forward to score both goals in the first half as the 2019 beaten finalists advanced to another decider with a 2-9 to 0-9 victory over Donaghmoyne.