Controversial goal hurts as Cork deny gritty Galway

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

A controversial goal awarded to Cork despite looking like it had been thrown over the line ultimately proved the difference between victors Cork and a determined Galway side in an enthralling decider at Croke Park on Sunday.

Club football championship action resumes this weekend

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Just three weeks after the disappointment of the men's senior All-Ireland final, the club championship starts back this weekend. Six weeks after the end of the league campaign, all 16 teams will get a chance to start afresh in the chase for the Frank Fox Cup. With four groups back in play for this year’s competition it is much simpler to see how teams can progress through to the latter stages.

Group 1:

No tougher cup task than Shels away but United don't fear table toppers

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

There may have been no more difficult assignment available in the FAI Cup Second Round Draw than away to Shelbourne. Despite this, Galway United will travel to Tolka tomorrow with confidence gained from their performances to date.

Cracking opening weekend in club hurling

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Brooks Senior Hurling Championship Group 1
Sat, 10 Aug, Venue: Duggan Park , (Round 1), Cappataggle 0-16 Kilconieron 1-10

Sat, 10 Aug, Venue: Duggan Park , (Round 1), Cappataggle 0-16 Kilconieron 1-10

Trill's side are travelling with confidence

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

There is an old football cliché that warns players to play the game and not the occasion. While Phil Trill is far too articulate to recourse to such generalities, it is unlikely that he would disagree with the sentiment.

Did we ever think we would see a United side defending a national trophy?

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

At half-time at Sunday’s SSE Airtricity Premier Division game between Galway United and St. Patrick’s Athletic, MC Stephen Naughton introduced members of the Galway United’s women team to the large crowd in advance of next Saturday’s final.

Wearing maroon in a final matters to Killannin's Kinnevey

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

They’ve always punched above their weight in Killannin. When gaelic football success finally came back to Galway at the turn of the century, Gary Fahey, Richie Fahey and Kevin Walsh were to the fore.

Slattery - a revelation on Corribside

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Julie-Ann Russell has rightly captured the imagination of the country with her triumphant return to the Ireland set-up. She got back to the summit through hard work, dedication and talent that showed itself in blistering form at the start of this season.

Our superb team is getting better every year, says chairman

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

The work ethic of a special group staff and players is widely heralded and lauded as a key component of their success. However, there is another body or work goes on behind the scenes to make days like Saturday possible.

Galway United Chairman Jonathan Corbett reflected with pride on the on-field successes of a group bidding to make more history. If the speed of the success last season surprised some, repeating the feat has not.

Fiery subplots aplenty as United host St Pat's

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

There are plenty of sub-plots to enhance an already important league game this Sunday afternoon when Galway United host St. Patrick’s Athletic (Kick-off 3pm).

United women look to regain form against Rovers

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Galway United Women have an awkward assignment this Saturday, as they entertain Shamrock Rovers in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division in Eamonn Deacy Park (Kick-off 5pm).

Celebrate HER Outdoors Week with Galway Triathlon Club

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Galway Triathlon Club will host a number of events during HER Outdoors week. The week is aimed at encouraging more women to get moving, and to enjoy the benefits of being physically active outside.

Kingdom reign supreme as Galway put to the sword

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Aoife Dillane, Hannah O’Donoghue and Emma Dineen struck goals at Croke Park on Sunday as Kerry convincingly overcame Galway to secure their first TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title since 1993.

Reformatted County Championship set for added excitement

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

After the conclusion of the intercounty season, eyes now turn to the club championship which begins on the weekend of August 17-19.

The hotshots in this year's senior championship

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Sunday's game could be a scorefest given the accuracy of the players on show in the decider. Here's a breakdown of the scoring in this year's senior championship.

We got confidence from tough games, says Murray

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Cathal Murray doesn't like to watch All-Ireland Finals on the TV, preferring instead to be in the heart of the action. For the last two years, he has had no choice, having seen his side lose close semi-finals and then watch as the victors went on to take the title each year.

In cold days of January, your eye is on reaching an All-Ireland, says Higgins

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

If there is one picture that sums up Galway's workrate and commitment in the semi-final, it was the not so welcome image of Tipp's Eimear McGrath firing high into the Galway net.

Galway camogie team has been standard-bearer for gaelic games in county, says chairman

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

The sight of hundreds of young camogie players at the open training session of the senior camogie squad helps with the perception of a pathway for younger players go on to represent their county.

Cool hand Carrie used to the pressure situations

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

How many times have we seen the scene? Galway a point or two adrift, a ship needing steadying and Carrie Dolan standing over the ball in that trademark stance of her; the lift, the strike, the white flag.