Galway look to build on perfect start with trip to Derry

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Galway travel to Derry this weekend as they aim to continue their flawless start to the Allianz Football League campaign.

Success for Galway athletic clubs at cross country competitions

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

It was an historic day in the superb surrounds of Westport House in Mayo, for Castlegar AC athlete Abaas Adam Edris, who produced a top class, front running performance to secure the National Intermediate title at a thrilling edition of the 123.ie National Intermediate, Masters and Juvenile B Cross Country Championships. Edris has placed highly at National level in multiple recent editions of this event and finally got his reward for years of hard work to claim a famous win over the testing 8km distance last Sunday. Ultimately shaking off a strong Ennis Track challenge, Edris was a decisive winner of the men’s race over 8,000m, with the Galway athlete crossing the line in a time of 26:16.

Tributes paid to Galway hurling icon

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Galway hurling legend Michael Coleman will be laid to rest today following his death last Friday.

Cardiff will test Connacht’s URC resolve on Saturday

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Connacht will need to be firing on all cylinders when they host Cardiff at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday (7.35pm) if they want to inject some momentum into what has become a disappointing URC campaign.

The Welsh visitors are sitting pretty in fifth position on the URC table; Connacht in 14th. And Cardiff will be in no mood to succumb to Connacht, having lost their European Challenge Cup fixture to Pete Wilkins’ men by 19-28 in Arms Park last month.

Cardiff will test Connacht’s URC resolve on Saturday

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Connacht will need to be firing on all cylinders when they host Cardiff at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday (7.35pm) if they want to inject some momentum into what has become a disappointing URC campaign.

Tuam AC score National Cross Country medals

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Three Tuam Athletic Club members won medals at the National Cross Country Championships last weekend.

Killannin and Oughterard to compete in Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé 2025

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

The Killannin men’s team and the Oughterard ladies will take part in the Lidl Comórtas Peile Páidí Ó Sé 2025, which will take place from Friday, February 21 to Sunday, February 23.

Victory for Galway kickboxer in Thailand

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Westpark’s Corey O’Malley won with a first round stoppage in Thailand last Friday, February 7.

Galway Bay Golf announces 2025 Open Days and a chance to win a 2026 Membership

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Galway Bay Golf Resort is thrilled to announce its 2025 Open Day schedule, inviting golf enthusiasts from across Ireland and beyond to experience the stunning links of Galway Bay.

Roscommon up next for flawless Galway

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Galway will look to continue their perfect start to the Division Two National Football League campaign as they face Roscommon at Tuam Stadium on Sunday, February 9.

Galway continue perfect start with sweet victory to sit top

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Galway cemented their place at the top of Division One as they continued their flawless start to the Allianz Football League campaign with victory over Mayo last Sunday.

Maigh Cuilinn set for key clash against SETU Waterford Vikings

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

After a successful bank holiday weekend with back-to-back victories, Maigh Cuilinn will be looking to continue their strong form as they travel to face SETU Waterford Vikings this Saturday (tip-off 7.30pm).

No love lost as United head to Cork for Valentine's Day cracker

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

After 105 days of an off-season, seven departures, five new arrivals and two loan deals, Galway United are back. They travel tomorrow to Turner’s Cross to take on Cork City in a feisty season opener.

A healthy rivalry was struck up in the First Division over a few seasons. The powers of prediction of an opening game have always limited but tomorrow will undoubtedly be a good test of where both sides are.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Preparation heats up ahead of season opener

Thu, Feb 06, 2025

Galway United return to Eamonn Deacy Park this weekend as pre-season preparation enters its final stages ahead of the return of the League of Ireland next weekend.

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