Make or break for Galway footballers

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Pádraig Joyce's side travel to Breffni Park on Saturday with a host of permutations in play. Joyce will no doubt pass no heed to such possibilities. Take care of business, win the game and the rest takes care of itself.

Tribeswomen seek second victory over Cork in a week

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

The win in the All-Island Cup set up a challenging home quarter-final with Shamrock Rovers. A repeat of last season’s final, the Hoops have only improved since then and represent a significant obstacle as United seek a historic three-in-a-row.

Caulfield calls for more LOI representation in Irish squad

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

One way to gauge the uptick in the popularity of the League of Ireland is to look at the importance placed on the pronouncements of its central characters. It is often argued that the charisma of Damien Duff and Stephen Bradley has helped to drive the league to new heights.

THE FULL FORWARD - Déjà vu in Croke Park

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

The journey home typically follows a familiar cycle of grief. First, frustration with the players. Then the management, who inevitably get dissected in post-mortems. By Enfield, the County Board is often next in line. Everyone has something to get off their chest, and the bus or car becomes a mobile therapy session.

Cup ambitions United's focus during mid-season break

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Derry, Shels and Pat’s would all be disappointed with their hauls, but they are very much part of the pack.

THE FULL FORWARD - Chaos in Celtic Park

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

On the balance of play, Padraic Joyce’s men probably should have lost. Somehow, they also could have won, with Derry needing a last-gasp point from Conor Doherty to keep their own season alive.

Connacht Rugby make statement signing with Stuart Lancaster

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

The well-known figure in coaching will take over Connacht for a two-year term, returning to Ireland where he enjoyed seven years as a senior coach with Leinster.

Hurlers more than capable of springing an upset at Croker

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Successive wins over Offaly, Wexford, Antrim, and Dublin have put Galway exactly where they would have wanted to be at the start of the campaign, with a guaranteed place in an All-Ireland quarter final and a chance to annex the Bob O’Keeffe Cup back to the west for only the fourth time.

Doggett clocks historic run to claim 400m crown

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

It was one of a host of medals for Galway athletes over the two days of competition.

Camogie aces blitz Derry

Thu, Jun 05, 2025

Niamh Mallon and Aoife Donohue opened the scoring for Galway in the opening three minutes. Orlaith Hull, Derry’s only scorer of the first half replied with Derry’s opening score a minute later.

United travel to the capital to face in-form Rovers

Thu, May 29, 2025

Last Friday’s win over Cork City eased the pressure building around Galway United tremendously.

Long-serving Connacht administrator Gerry Kelly wins lifetime award

Thu, May 29, 2025

Connacht Rugby’s first-serving CEO Gerry Kelly took centre stage at this year’s annual awards at The Galmont, winning the Lifetime Contribution to Rugby Award.

THE FULL FORWARD - A GAA COLUMN

Thu, May 29, 2025

Micheál Donoghue’s return as Galway senior hurling manager can already be graded a solid B grade on a report card, regardless of what happens from this point forward. Given where the team stood last year to where they are now, Donoghue Part Deux has already been a clear success.

Galway athletes put in strong performances in Belgium

Thu, May 29, 2025

The strength in depth of Galway Athletics was showcased last weekend by strong performances by a number of track and field athletes at an international meet in Belgium.

Mulkerrins powers to USHA title

Thu, May 29, 2025

Martin Mulkerrins claimed his second USHA national title after victory over Ray Ure in Springfield Missouri over Memorial Day weekend.

Connacht wrap up poor season despite attacking prowess

Thu, May 22, 2025

Connacht signed off a disappointing season with a 12-22 victory over Parma in their URC basement battle in Italy.

United gunning to end winless streak at home to Cork

Thu, May 22, 2025

For a couple of seasons in the First Division, games between Galway United and Cork City came to define the campaigns of each side. Though the landscape has shifted since, tomorrow night’s game is another chapter in a rivalry laced with significance.

All to play for ahead of Donohue's return to Parnell Park

Thu, May 22, 2025

There are plenty of talking points to digest ahead of the Galway senior hurlers' eagerly anticipated clash with Dublin this Sunday in Parnell Park (throw-in 2pm), but the fact that it is a Leinster championship semi-final in all but name will make this contest compelling viewing.

Tribeswomen keen to find inspiration from the All-Island Cup

Thu, May 22, 2025

There should be some relief for Galway United Women that this weekend represents a return to action in the All-Island Cup, after a torrid series of results has all but scuppered their chances of league success.

Tuam AC's Newell scores new PB in Czechia

Thu, May 22, 2025

Matthew Newell of Tuam AC competed at the European Race Walking Team Championships in Podebrady in Czechia last weekend. Newell raced in the U20 10km and recorded a new personal best of 44:52 as he finished in 19th place.

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