LADIES FOOTBALL: Galway through to semifinal after victory over Waterford

Sun, Jul 06, 2025

By Darren Kelly
Galway are through to a second successive TG4 All-Ireland senior semi-final following this six point victory over Waterford in Tuam Stadium on Saturday.

O’Dowd names extended Connacht squad in preparation for women’s interpros

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Connacht and head coach Emer O’Dowd has named an initial extended squad of 56 players, which includes 44 players currently in training, in addition to three development players from the U18s, and Connacht’s nine players involved in Ireland’s World Cup preparations, and the Sevens programme.

Maigh Cuilinn handballers complete All-Ireland double

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

In the senior final, Maigh Cuilinn defeated the most successful team in InterClub history, Kells from County Meath. They became the first Galway team and only the third team from Connacht since the inaugural championship in 1969.

THE FULL FORWARD - Meath’s meteoric rise leaves Galway reeling

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Ahead of last weekend’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-final between Galway and Meath, my mind kept drifting — not to the famous 2001 final where Padraic Joyce’s shooting masterclass sealed victory — but to a far less memorable clash between the sides in a rain-soaked Pearse Stadium just three years ago.

Georgia on Connacht’s mind in European campaign

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

This week’s draw sees Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht outfit drawn in pool one which boasts URC rivals Ospreys and Zebre, familiar French outfit Montpellier, along with Montauban, and the Georgian team Black Lion.

United need wins to keep European dreams alive

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

In their head-to-heads, United have had the better of it. Since their return to the league, they have not lost to tomorrow’s opponents in six games, winning three of them.

Meath’s meteoric rise leaves Galway reeling

Thu, Jul 03, 2025

Ahead of last weekend’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship quarter-final between Galway and Meath, my mind kept drifting — not to the famous 2001 final where Padraic Joyce’s shooting masterclass sealed victory — but to a far less memorable clash between the sides in a rain-soaked Pearse Stadium just three years ago.

Galway’s dramatic campaign runs out of road against dogged Royals

Sun, Jun 29, 2025

Throughout this dramatic Championship season, Galway’s senior footballers have given other teams their head, allowing them strong leads, but having the character and the characters to come back from the dead.

Olympic gold medalist visits Renmore

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

McClenaghan's visit was organised by Gymnastics Ireland where just eight clubs were selected to host the 2024 Olympic gold medal winner. Last Saturday, McClenaghan held his private session with RGC's competitive gymnasts from Women's Artistic, Tumbling and Trampoline.

Focus switches to FAI Cup for Tribeswomen

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Galway United Women travel to Drumcondra for a vital FAI Cup clash after thumping Waterford 7-0 last Saturday.

THE FULL FORWARD - Hurlers at a crossroads

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

The Greenhills Hotel on the Ennis Road was my destination of choice and the place was packed full of Tipperary and Galway supporters. You certainly would not have thought you were just 400 metres from the clubhouse of Na Piarsaigh – All-Ireland winners in 2016 - when the roof nearly came off the place after 14-man Dublin produced a monumental shock to unceremoniously dump the Treaty out.

Green Clubs Programme kicks off in Galway

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

The event brought together GAA, LGFA, and Camogie clubs, club representatives, environmental experts, and community advocates to explore practical ways sports organisations can be proactive on climate action as part of the national GAA Green Clubs Programme.

Dyer's future uncertain as United prepare for Duff-less Shels

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

Despite the on-field drama, the story that dominated at the time of going to print surrounded this season’s sensation Moses Dyer and his future. Rumours abounded that the Kiwi was on the verge of departure. It would be an undoubted, if unsurprising blow.

Sights set on Pats' as United look to build momentum

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

His comments pre-empted a return to the defensive defiance and stubbornness that characterised the 2024 season. It saw United finish last year with the second-best defensive record in the league.

Semi-final spot at stake as Tribesmen take on Tipp

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

While the men in maroon have won four of the five previous meetings at this juncture of the championship they enter this encounter as underdogs, which may well suit Micheál Donoghue and his team.

United travel to newcomers Waterford this Saturday

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

The picture in the league is not much clearer than it was last week. Half of the games were postponed, owing to bad weather last Saturday.

Harriers heading for Slovenia

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

 
Andrew Egan of Galway City Harriers has been picked to run in the 200m individual event after closing a fast 20.86 early this season, and also goes on the 4x100m Relay, while GCH clubmate Cillin Greene has been chosen over 400m individually and will also compete in the 4x400m Relay.

THE FULL FORWARD - Galway not for the faint of heart

Thu, Jun 19, 2025

Penalties. One-point wins. Late drama. Galway rarely allow their supporters a moment of comfort, the emotional swings of each game pulling fans from elation to despair and back again in a matter of minutes.

United back in action with away day to Derry

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

It would have been an unthinkable sentiment only a few years ago and might still incite debate and disagreement, but the upward trajectory of the league is undeniable.

Finlay Bealham joins Lions squad

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki were named in the original Lions squad, and they have now been joined by Finlay Bealham who takes the place of Scotland and Glasgow Warriors tight-head prop Zander Fagerson, who has been ruled out with a calf injury.

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