Goals in short supply for United ahead of Derry trip

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Galway United undertake a difficult trip north tomorrow night to face second-placed Derry City after the international break.

Galway maintain Division 1 status for 2025

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

On Sunday, Galway retained their division 1 status for another year. The Tribesmen lost their fourth league game of the campaign, but stayed up due to Roscommon's failure to beat Derry.

Galway Ladies enter relegation dogfight

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Galway pushed champions Kerry all the way in this Lidl NFL Division 1 contest, played in Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney.

However defeat for Galway means their game against Monaghan is a must-win affair. A loss for either side will ensure relegation to Division 2.

Galwayman wins epic Alaskan sled race

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Gavan Hennigan, a 42-year-old native of Galway, has finished first place overall in the 1,000 mile Iditarod Trail Foot Race in Alaska. Gavan is the first Irish person ever to complete this extraordinary challenge of human resilience.

Galway Camogie team poised for league final return

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

The Galway Senior Camogie team is one game away from booking its spot in the Division 1A Final. Galway secured a narrow victory over Waterford in Loughrea last Saturday.

The Tribeswomen overcame a strong second-half revival from Waterford as they ran out 0-13 to 0-12 winners on the day.

Three wins on the trot for United Women

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

From his appointment, Galway United Women’s manager Phil Trill has always struck a confident and optimistic tone. Yet, he could scarcely be any other way after three wins from as many matches to start this season.

Playoff berth guaranteed for Galwegians

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Galwegians confirmed their place in the AIL Division 2C play-offs with a statement win over Clonmel, beating the county Tipperary side 46-13 at Crowley Park.

Three changes to the starting line-up for Galwegians saw captain Jack Winters return to the fold, while Rob Holian returned to the second row. Josh Munn came in on the wing for another AIL start.

Connacht set their sights on a top-four finish as Lions come to town

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Connacht welcome back a host of players at a vital time in the club’s season when they entertain Emirates Lions in Saturday’s URC fixture at Dexcom Stadium (5.15pm).

Champions Rovers pip United late on

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Johnny Kenny crashed home the game’s only goal in the 84th minute to continue Galway United’s miserable run against Shamrock Rovers in Eamonn Deacy Park last Friday night.

All-Ireland champions hold Galway to stalemate

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

The Galway senior hurlers will have five weeks without a competitive fixture ahead of their Leinster championship opener against Carlow in late April. They failed to defeat a dogged Limerick side in their final group game in Pearse Stadium.

United Women see off Cork to take top spot

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

There are only two games gone in the SSE Airticity Women’s Premier Division, but already Galway United can boast the only unbeaten record with two wins from two.

Galway's fate in own hands despite Dublin thrashing

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Galway suffered a disappointing 0-22 to 0-14 loss against Dublin last weekend in Pearse Stadium. This was followed by Kerry’s defeat of Roscommon, meaning that if Galway don’t lose in Killarney on Sunday afternoon, they won’t be depending on outside results to remain in division one.

United host perennial champions Shamrock Rovers

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

The RTÉ cameras will be trained on Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow night as Galway United entertain five-in-a-row chasing champions Shamrock Rovers.

Galway welcome King Con's Dublin in bid to avoid relegation

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

The carnival weekend surrounding St Patrick’s day kicks off this Saturday, as Galway welcome the two All-Ireland champions to Pearse stadium. It is a double header that is sure to bring a packed crowd to the Salthill venue.

Relegation from Superleague confirmed for Maigh Cuilinn

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Maigh Cuilinn’s final Superleague home game of the season this Saturday night will be a bitter-sweet affair. The Connemara side have been relegated to the National League following a defeat at the buzzer last weekend.

The 7.30pm tip off against Tralee Warriors promises a big crowd for Maigh Cuilinn's last Superleague game until at least the 2025/2026 season. Having been the first Galway side to reach the top tier in Irish basketball back in 2009, they will play in the lower National League next September.

Bolton signs on in breakthrough season

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Connacht’s Shayne Bolton is remaining at the Sportsground for another two seasons.

Assured win for United Women in their league opener

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Galway United Women opened their League of Ireland campaign with an impressive 2-0 win away to Athlone Town last Saturday.

All-Ireland Champions travel to Pearse Stadium for Galway GAA Double-header

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Galway hurling fans got an unexpected boost before a ball had even been thrown in last weekend. It was announced that their final National League group game against Limerick will now take place this coming Saturday afternoon in Pearse Stadium (throw-in is at 1.15pm). The footballers will also play in the Salthill grounds on the same day (throw-in is at 3.15pm).

Kilkenny scalp for Galway as league final dream still alive

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Galway got their league campaign back on track last Saturday as they overcame Kilkenny in a blustery St Brendan’s Park in Loughrea. A strong second half showing was key to success, as Galway scored 1-5 without reply in the opening 18 minutes after the interval.

MULLINS SET TO DOMINATE CHELTENHAM

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Willie Mullins was crowned leading trainer at the 2023 Cheltenham festival. It was his tenth time to take the award. Willie has trained 94 winners at the festival to date, and looks very likely to bring his total to over a century of winners next week. With 65 winners in the last decade, the Mullins domination shows no sign of abating, and it will be the shock of the season if he is not crowned leading trainer at next week’s festival. At a recent Cheltenham preview night, his stable jockey, Paul Townend, was asked for his “charity” bet of the week. His response gave a clear indication of the horses he views as banker material; not content with giving a single answer to the question, Paul suggested a treble comprising Lossiemouth, El Fabiolo and Galopin Des Champs. All three look bomb proof, but, as every punter knows, one of the three often lets you down.

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