Girls academy set to be established in Galway

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

An academy structure involving Galway WFC and the Galway FA is set to be established soon.

Sullivan travels back to the west with DLR Waves

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

John Sullivan’s stint with Galway United was brief, but a lasting impression was made. From the first game of the 2016 season when United enjoyed a rare come from behind victory in the capital against St Patrick’s Athletic Sullivan cemented his status as a leader in the team.

Underage action continues

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Galway United's underage teams.

Cup quarter-final on the agenda for Galway WFC

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

An eagerly anticipated FAI Cup quarter-final takes place at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday evening when Galway WFC host DLR Waves (7.30pm).

Galway football supporters ready to return as senior football championship begins

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

This weekend marks the beginning of the 2021 Claregalway Hotel Galway Senior Football Championship, kicking off later than usual due to the disruption to the football calendar caused by the pandemic.

Leinster edge Connacht in opening women's interpro

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Connacht senior women's XV will be determined to come away from Musgrave Park on Saturday with a win when they face Munster in the second of the Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship (7.30pm).

Having opened the 2021 campaign with a 12-17 loss to champions Leinster in a highly competitive and close encounter, Ross Mannion's XV will be keen to turn their continued improvement into a victory as they now target two wins in the next two games.

Galway rivals clash in Connacht rugby derby

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Galway city clubs Galway Corinthians RFC and Galwegians face each other in this season's Connacht Senior League at Cloonacauneen on Friday (8pm) in a game which will be streamed live for supporters.

'Heroic' defence ensures Galway advance to third camogie final

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Galway senior camogie team marches on to another All Ireland final having seen off Tipperary at Croke Park on Sunday. by 1-13 to 0-12.

Tribesmen crowned All Ireland champs with dominant final display

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

The Tribesmen have won rugby league's All-Ireland trophy for the second time in their history.

Tough first final for Tribeswomen

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Galway Tribeswomen made history competing in the inaugural All Ireland Women's Rugby League final, but found it a difficult arena against a well-organised Dublin City Exiles at Malahide Rugby Club.

Caulfield disappointed with defeat in Athlone

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

It proved to be a particularly frustrating Friday in the midlands for Galway United as Kurtis Byrne’s splendid goal earned Athlone Town a 1-0 win in the SSE Airtricity League first division.

Improving Galway WFC face Bohemians on Saturday

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

These are encouraging times for Galway WFC, who host Bohemians in the WNL at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday (2pm).

United underage teams impress on national stage

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

It was a satisfactory weekend for Galway United's underage teams in national competition.

Keating remains passionate about the Galway game

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

As a player, coach, and administrator Joe Keating has given decades of service to Galway football. Living next door to Eamonn Deacy Park means Keating remains a keen observer of the game.

Ollie Neary still making a mark

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

Ultimately, sport is as much about memories as medals. Ollie Neary was lucky enough to enjoy success with Mervue and Galway United, but reflecting back on his career it is the friendships and relationships that count.

Knocknacarra FC still developing

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

The rise of Knocknacarra FC’s underage set-up continues. What started at McGrath’s Field 25 years ago or so has transformed into a hugely successful operation. Every Saturday morning at Cappagh Park during the football season is packed with action.

Fahy takes up new role with Galway WFC

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

Ruth Fahy has been appointed as Galway WFC's chief executive officer.

Galway youngsters excel on the national stage

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

There were a host of impressive Galway performances over the course of a busy weekend at the Irish Life Health Children’s Team Games, U12-U13 Championships and Juvenile Combined Events.

Craughwell AC had another superb championship day, winning five medals overall. In the children’s paired games, there was a fantastic double national title win for Craughwell duo Conor Mannion and Jack Hibbitt, who first sprinted to gold in the U9 60m and followed up within the hour to take a second title in the U9 300m.

Tribesmen join their women's team for All Ireland finals

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

Galway Rugby League will be well represented on All Ireland finals day with both the men and women's teams in action on Saturday.

Galway rowers excel at Irish championships

Thu, Aug 26, 2021

Galway Olympic medallist Aifric Keogh was back on the podium when competing at the weekend's Irish Rowing Championships.

Keogh, who rows with club UCC, was on the winning eights crew that took the women's senior title at the National Rowing Centre last weekend.

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