Cork out for revenge, but Mallon carries danger

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

There is no transfer window in camogie, but if there was, Galway's capture of Niamh Mallon would be hovering around the multi-million mark given the stature and threat the former Down player carries at the sharp end of this Galway team.

Donohue still weaving the magic

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

There's still a magic to Aoife Donohue — the maestro at the heart of Galway's camogie successes over the past few years. The star who once won a senior and intermediate title for Galway in the one day, eleven years ago.

Opportunity to sponsor a player for Sunday

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

If you own a business and really want to show yoiur support for Galway on Sunday, Galway Camogie are introducing a new Player Sponsorship opportunity.

Support a senior player and promote your business at the same time with the 2024 All Ireland Player Sponsorship opportunity.

Galway overwhelmed as Kerry put end to decades of hurt

Mon, Aug 05, 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.

Tribesmen's heroic effort comes to nought

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

After an incredible year for Galway GAA, Padraic Joyce’s men fell just short at the finishing line losing by a single point to Armagh, 1-11 to 0-13.

United travel to face much-changed Dundalk outfit

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Galway United travel to Dundalk on Friday night, needing a win to keep pace with those above them and keep those below at bay.

Senior and Juvenile athletes shine as Greene breaches the history books

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Galway teams excelled at the National League finals last weekend in Tullamore.

Galway kickboxers in fighting form

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Pete Foley’s Black Dragon Kickboxers made it three out of three wins at a sold-out event in Cavan town recently.

Galway contingent impresses at Touch Rugby World Cup

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

The 2024 Touch Rugby World Cup took place in Nottingham recently from July 15 - 21. Several Galway-based players and coaches were part of the Ireland teams involved.

FAI Cup aspirations for United ahead of Shelbourne tie

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Galway United Women will host Shelbourne in the FAI Cup this Saturday after reaching the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup final last Wednesday night.

Late goals, big-time players and dogged defence: Galway's route to the final

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Galway 1-11 Mayo 0-9 (Connacht final)
Galway rebounded well from relegation to Division 2 of the league by defeating their closest rivals Mayo in Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon.

League campaign was big learning curve, says Coen

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

The learnings that the Galway squad have taken from the disappointing league campaign are proving invauable at the business end of the Championship, according to Leanne Coen.

Peaking at the right time could suit Galway, says Geraghty

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

The poor form of the Galway team in this year's National League was not a major concern to Kate Geraghty. The former minor star felt that the performance level in each game indicated that Galway were not far off the standard needed to make anyimpact in the Championship.

Carlow ref will miss his long-serving umpire for senior final

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

The man charged with handling Sunday's senior final will be without the help of his long-serving umpire when he blows the whistle for the decider this weekend.

Pure desire to win has brought us to this decider, says Cooney

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

The overwhelming refusal to be beaten even when the odds were working against them, has lifted Galway to this novel decider against Kerry, according to experienced player Charlotte Cooney.

Captain fantastic mining the Moycullen magic

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

There's definitely something in the water around Moycullen these times, especially in the realms of women's sport. If it's not Julie Ann Russell firing it into the French net; or Fiona Murtagh sweeping up French waters, it's the example being set by the all-energy captain of the Galway senior ladies team inspiring her side to this weekend's decider at Croke Park.

Galway ladies capture first All Ireland senior title

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Galway 3-9 Dublin 0-11
It is exactly two decades since Galway stormed through to take their All-Ireland title. Could this year ending in four charm signify another victory for the Tribeswomen. Who could ever forget that day in Croke Park two decades ago? An awesome second-half display clinched an historic first All Ireland Ladies' Gaelic Football Senior Championship title for Galway against a Dublin side that was forced to endure their second successive final defeat at Croke Park.

Unladylike — chronicing the rise of the women's game

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

An unprecedented look at the history of Ladies Gaelic Football is contained in UNLADYLIKE a new book by Hayley Kilgallon, which will be published this September 12. This highly anticipated work chronicles the journey of a sport that began in the 1920s, faced significant opposition, and evolved into one of the nation’s most beloved sporting associations in the LGFA.

O'Connell's work-life balance is tough, but she loves it

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

When it comes to achieving a suitable balance between work and sport, Kerry footballer Aishling O’Connell has a tougher task than most within the inter-county game.

Tough games are a bonus ahead of final, says Moynihan

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

To be the best, you have to beat the best, but having to play two of the top four teams in the country in the run up to a final is a boost for the team's resilience, according to Galway manager Daniel Moynihan.

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