All to play for as club football championship action kicks off

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

The fight for the Frank Fox Trophy begins tomorrow with the opening round of this season's Galway senior club football championship.

United must maintain focus in return to league action

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Galway United men were rewarded with a second-round Sports Direct FAI Cup draw away to UCD as a reward for a comfortable 4-1 first-round victory over Bangor Celtic on Saturday.

Harsh decisions are no excuse for Galway's loss in camogie semi-final

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Two Siobhán McGrath goals were not enough for Galway to overcome Cork who reached their fifth straight national final and a third Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie championship semi-final by 0-15 to 2-6.

Long-held dream comes true for Galway women

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

Lynsey McKey had barely hoisted the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup when manager Phil Trill beckoned her and his squad to celebrate with the fans who had travelled from Galway to be a part of history.

Those moments in the Showgrounds will live long in the memory of the United faithful - some of whom have been travelling the country for some 30 years and had never witnessed United lifting a national trophy.

Galway United Women on the cusp of breaking new ground

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

History beckons for Galway United Women's first team on Sunday.

Cork will be determined to halt Galway’s recent run

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

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Galway Senior Camogie is one step away from a date with destiny as they look to book their place in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final on Saturday.

Galway Senior Camogie is one step away from a date with destiny as they look to book their place in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final on Saturday.

Galway United Women on the cusp of breaking new ground

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

History beckons for Galway United Women's first team on Sunday.

Last gasp heartbreak for Galway as Mayo prevail in quarter-final

Sun, Jul 16, 2023

Mayo 0-10
Galway 1-6

Early promise peters out as Galway fall at hands of the champions once again

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

LIMERICK 2-24
GALWAY 1-18

Cup Final bound — United women progress to decider of All-Island cup after spotkick drama in Wexford

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Galway United Women advanced to the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup Final, where they will meet Cliftonville FC, overcoming a strong Wexford Youths side on penalties in Ferrycarrig Park last Saturday evening.

Galway United giving local fans plenty of reasons for hope

Fri, Jul 07, 2023

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Times appear to be finally changing for the better at Galway United. The modest but historic Irish football club which now seems to be rising from the ashes, overcoming years of economic hardships and sporting frustrations, brings a sense of renewed hope for soccer fans throughout the city and county.

United keep promotion in sight with nervy win over Kerry

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Galway United edged out a determined Kerry FC side to maintain their lead at the top of the First Division on a nervy night in Eamonn Deacy Park last Friday.

United set up mouthwatering semi in solid win over Shels

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Galway United qualified for the Semi-Finals of the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup on a historic Saturday in Eamonn Deacy Park, with a thrilling 2-0 win over Shelbourne.

The presence of World Cup-bound Irish internationals and Galway’s own Niamh Fahey and Heather Payne made the occasion all the more special as a new generation of Galway girls gleamed in the presence of their heroes.

Shefflin's men face Saturday night thriller in the city

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

The Galway senior hurlers go into this Saturday’s All-Ireland semi-final against Limerick as rank outsiders according to the odds compilers and given they have lost the last three times the counties have met in Croke Park at the business end of the championship then it may be hard to argue with that assessment.

International Selection for McDonnell and Egan

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Congratulations go to Robert McDonnell, and Andrew Egan of Galway City Harriers for their selection for the upcoming European U23 championships in Finland to be held later this month. Also selected was Aaron Keane who competes with University of Galway. All three are coached by sprint supremo Brendan Glynn of GCH.

Aran proves attractive location as WIORA returns to the islands this week

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

With its wide expanse of water suited to all classes of racing, safe anchorage and onshore facilities to cater for crews, supporters and event functions, Aran proved to be such an attractive location for the WIORA 2017 Championships, and other sailing events since then, that Galway Bay Sailing Club (GBSC), with the support of Aran’s businesses and community, has decided to return there again for WIORA 23.

Rally driver Aoife makes history in Sweden

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

Galway rally driver Aoife Raftery is part of a history making Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy team in Sweden this weekend.

Plenty of drama in club league finals

Thu, Jul 06, 2023

The Galway club league finals took place over the weekend. With divisions 1, 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B all up for grabs, there was plenty of football on offer for spectators. Starting on Friday with the division 1 and 2 finals. Bearna defeated Salthill-Knocknacarra on a score line of 0-6 to 0-4 in what was a testing game in Pearse Stadium.

The game was level with 0-3 a piece at the break and Bearna managed to contain their opponents to just a single point in the second half. Having lost the division 2 finals in both 2021 and 2022 Bearna finally got the reward their perseverance deserved and will play at the top table next year.

United on song in second half to maintain promotion push

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

A second-half flurry of goals allowed Galway United to extend their commanding lead at the top of the first division to 13 points as they ruthlessly dispatched Longford Town in Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday night by 4-0.

Win is a must for United women to advance in cup

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

Galway United Women have a huge opportunity to progress in the inaugural Avenir Sports All-Island Cup when they entertain Shelbourne in Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday (5pm).

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