Resilience needed as stretched United host Dundalk in FAI Cup

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

A demanding FAI Cup third round fixture beckons for Galway United, who host Dundalk at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow evening.

Women's doubleheader at the Sportsground

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Connacht Women’s Rugby hosts a rare representative doubleheader this weekend when Munster's senior and u-18 teams visit the Sportsground on Saturday.

U-21 hurlers face Limerick in All-Ireland semi-final

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The Galway u-21 hurling panel, including senior stars from last Sunday's wonderful win over Tipperary, Jason Flynn, Cathal Mannion and Conor Whelan, will head to Semple Stadium this Saturday for the All-Ireland semi-final against Munster champions Limerick (6pm).

Galway camogie on course for double

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Current holders Cork are now the only team to stand in Galway's way of achieving a rare league and championship double this season.

New sponsorship deal for Galway WFC

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Galway WFC new season has been boosted with new sponsorship from the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa.

Galway ladies lose out to Cork

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

really hard last Saturday to try to deny Cork in their quest for five All- Ireland football titles in-a-row, but they fell short and were beaten by two points on a score-line of 1-12 to 1-10 in the All-Ireland quarter-final.

A goal by Cork captain Ciara O’Sullivan after just 20 seconds set Cork up for the best possible start, and points from Valerie Mulcahy, Deirdre O’Reilly and O’Sullivan saw them lead by seven at half-time (1-6 to 0-2).

Silver medal for McEvilly Championships

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Galway's Martin McEvilly (above) has taken silver at the World Masters Athletics championships in Lyon, France.

Galway hurling has reason to be positive

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The Galway players worked exceptionally hard all over the field last Sunday to harvest a terrific and inspiring victory. There was a real steeliness to the entire performance which was fantastic to see.

Never-say-die attitude secures minors’ All-Ireland final place

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

For the second week in a row, the Galway minor hurlers produced a spectacular reaction to adversity when they came from four points down to stun Kilkenny with two late goals, setting up a clash with Tipperary in the All-Ireland final in three weeks.

Dunne hopeful injured players will be back for tough weekend's action

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

A critical SSE Airtricity League premier division weekend beckons for Galway United with two vital matches against Bohemians and Drogheda United.

Hurlers need to produce a big performance to beat Tipp

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

The Galway senior hurlers are 2/1 outsiders this Sunday to defeat Eamon O' Shea's Tipperary in the All-Ireland semi-final at Croke Park (4pm).

Valiant minors’ character to be tested again

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

This Sunday at noon Jeffrey Lynskey's gallant Galway minors will take on Kilkenny in their All-Ireland minor replay as part of a triple-header at Croke Park with the second minor semi-final, between Tipperary and Dublin (2pm), and the senior All-Ireland semi-final between Galway and Tipperary (4pm).

Last Sunday's drawn game was an exciting encounter which ended all square, Galway 2-20, to Kilkenny's 0-26, after extra time.

Galway camogie ladies not taking victory for granted

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

It has been a good season so far for Tony Ward's Galway senior camogie players and they hope to continue their winning ways when they face Wexford in the All-Ireland semi-final this Saturday in Nowlan Park (3.30pm).

The team has been in good form. Having played 10 games thus far, they have won nine and drawn just one - that draw was way back in the first fixture of the year against Limerick in the league, so the omens are positive for a victory on Saturday.

Thornton celebrates victory in this year's Streets of Galway

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Galway celebrated a home win in this year's Kearney Cycles Streets of Galway 8k which took place on Saturday.

Connacht prepare for another French challenge

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Connacht Rugby's preparations for the start of the Guinness Pro 12 season continue with a five-day training camp in France.

Thornton claims Ironman podium finish

Thu, Aug 13, 2015

Galway's Kevin Thornton took a podium finish in the Dublin Ironman on Sunday, claiming third place despite suffering a puncture during the 90 kilometre bike leg.

After cup heroics, United focus on crucial game with Derry

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

With an EA Sports Cup final place secured Galway United will be hoping to build on Monday's satisfying penalty shootout success over Dundalk when hosting Derry City in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow.

Goalkeeper Ger Hanley made two remarkable saves denying Ronan Finn and David McMillan as a depleted United outfit caused a shock in the west. After an interesting match ended scoreless Stephen Walsh, David O'Leary, Jake Keegan, and Colm Horgan all converted spot-kicks for Galway, who will face St Patrick's Athletic in the decider on September 19.

Donegal too good for gallant Galway

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

At half time last Saturday in Croke Park, with the teams level, most Galway supporters were pleased with their team’s work-rate and performance and even twenty minutes into the second half, those of us in the Cusack and Hogan Stands were still hoping that if Galway could get a goal, or pull a few points in front, it would ask serious questions off Rory Gallagher's men.

Mayo will have to produce a top performance to beat Donegal

Thu, Aug 06, 2015

After last weekend’s two mis-matches in the All-Ireland quarter-finals, GAA people are really hoping for some high quality fare this Saturday, when Monaghan take on Tyrone, and Connacht champions Mayo face Donegal.