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Originally written during Galway’s memorable 2017 championship campaign, the song has been completely re-recorded, with updated lyrics and contemporary production, reflecting the excitement and optimism surrounding this year’s final.

There are matches that decide championships, and there are matches that define generations. The 1980 All-Ireland Hurling Final belonged to the latter. On a warm September afternoon in Croke Park, Galway defeated Limerick by 2-15 to 3-9 and, in doing so, ended a wait that had stretched back to 1923.

A familiar story, unfortunately. For the second year running, Galway’s footballers were struck down by white-line fever with victory seemingly within their grasp in Croke Park.

There was some surprise news this week from Galway United, with manager John Caulfield confirming both the departure of ‘keeper Evan Watts due to a loan recall from Swansea City, and the arrival on a short-term deal of Galway Gaelic footballer Connor Gleeson.

There was some surprise news this morning from Galway United, with manager John Caulfield confirming both the departure of ‘keeper Evan Watts due to a loan recall from Swansea City, and the arrival on a short-term deal of Galway Gaelic footballer Connor Gleeson.

It’s been 15 years since Galway last claimed an U-21 (now U-20) All-Ireland hurling crown — a drought that has long stuck in the craw of hurling aficionados throughout the county.

Two games. Two encouraging displays against last year’s All-Ireland finalists. But ultimately, two defeats and zero points. That is the stark reality of Galway’s opening to the 2026 National Hurling League.

The Annaghdown community and the wider Galway area will come together in February for a very special event: the John Killilea Memorial Walk/Jog/Run, held in loving memory of a local man whose spirit, generosity and passion for life left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.

Goalfilled drama and the vivid clash of maroon and green-and-red are usually reserved for balmy summer afternoons, not dreary Sunday afternoons in January. Yet football supporters at Pearse Stadium were treated to a classic as Mayo edged Galway in a pulsating Allianz Football League Division One opener, a contest not decided until the final frantic moments.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne’s ‘Drive for Five’ is still on after an eleven-point win over Comeragh Rangers booked their place in the AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Championship final in two weeks.