Belief the name of the game for high-flying United Women

Thu, May 23, 2024

Lynsey McKey has long been a stalwart of the domestic women’s game. She has been involved in the top flight since its very inception in 2011. That she sat in front of the assembled media in The Connacht Hotel on Tuesday and joked about nerves for her first press conference tells you everything about the trajectory of the women’s game and her team.

She was flanked by her manager Phil Trill who is not bashful about the quality of his group.

Goalless draws weigh heavy on United backroom

Thu, May 16, 2024

by Caomhán O'Connell
Unbeaten in seven games, Galway United face an important test tomorrow night away to Drogheda United.

Terryland fans’ positivity for Derry

Thu, May 02, 2024

On paper, Galway United have a tough task tomorrow, Friday, May 3, when they host one of the pre-season favourites for the league title: Derry City.

NI Premiership champions travel to Terryland

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Galway United Women host Glentoran on Saturday evening in Eamonn Deacy Park in the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup.

United face supporter-less table-toppers Shelbourne

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Much of the new season novelty has already worn off as Galway United find themselves in a tight fight in the Premier Division.

Winning streak continues for United Women

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

Galway United Women came out on top from a barnstorming contest in The Showgrounds to maintain their perfect start to the season last Saturday night.

Monday blues for United v Bohs

Thu, Apr 04, 2024

The new season is only eight games old, but it can already be neatly split into two categories. Against the Dublin teams, Galway United have lost four from four. Against the rest, they are unbeaten with ten points to show for their considerable efforts.

Galway United are at a crossroads – it’s time for an attacking shakeup

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Winless and goalless in their last three league games, the adrenaline wave of a return to the top-flight has worn off for Galway United. John Caulfield's side have established themselves as one of the toughest defences to face this season. However, in terms of attacking, United leave a lot to be desired. It could be the perfect moment for a reshuffle in attack for Caulfield.

Conor McCormack epitomises this Galway United team - Tenacious, courageous, and relentless

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Eyebrows were raised when one of the most decorated League of Ireland players ever joined a First Division side, but the opportunity to take Galway United back to the big time under former manager John Caulfield was equally as exciting as it was challenging.

Mixed bag of results for United before Drogheda clash

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Although Galway United are only four games into their Premier Division campaign, there is plenty to extrapolate from a busy week in the top tier. There will likely be more at 10pm tomorrow night after they entertain Drogheda United at Eamonn Deacy Park. Kick-off is at 7.45pm.

Excitement for Galway United Women ahead of season opener away to highflying Athlone

Thu, Mar 07, 2024

Galway United Women brought the curtain down on their pre-season campaign with a creditable draw against Wexford in Maree last Saturday evening.

Galway United’s campaign thunders into life as they kick Dundalk to the curb

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Galway United announced themselves onto the Premier Division stage with a 2-0 away win at Dundalk last Friday night. United put on a resolute, but ruthless display as they penetrated Dundalk’s high line with class and incisiveness. Goals from Ed McCarthy and Aodh Dervin secured a victory that leaves John Caulfield’s side in fifth place, just one point off league leaders Waterford, who they play next at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Lack of creativity and defensive indecisiveness cost Galway United on their return to the big time

Fri, Feb 23, 2024

Galway United’s return to the Premier Division proved bitter-sweet as they suffered a 1-0 loss to St. Patrick’s Athletic in horrible conditions at Eamonn Deacy Park last Friday night. Although there were positives, United’s midfield lacked invention and failed to create chances of any quality.

Lack of creativity and defensive indecisiveness cost Galway United on their return to the big time

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Galway United’s return to the Premier Division proved bitter-sweet as they suffered a 1-0 loss to St. Patrick’s Athletic in horrible conditions at Eamonn Deacy Park last Friday night. Although there were positives, United’s midfield lacked invention and failed to create chances of any quality.

Comings and goings as Caulfield shapes the squad to take on the Premier Division challenge

Thu, Jan 11, 2024

Galway United may have returned to the pitch only last week in advance of their first Premier Division campaign since 2017, but the sense in talking to manager John Caulfield is that preparations are well underway.

Youtube icon Seventh Woods heads for Galway to face Maigh Cuilinn this weekend

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Former YouTube mixtape sensation, Seventh Woods, who hails from South Carolina in the United States, rolls into town this weekend as part of a talented UCC Demons team facing Maigh Cuilinn in the Basketball Ireland Men’s Superleague.

Despite strong performance, United U19s shaded in final

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

Galway United U19 1
Shamrock Rovers U19 2

Focus turns to cup clash after United thwarted by Longford

Wed, Sep 06, 2023

Galway United travel to the Carlisle Grounds tomorrow night (7.45pm) to take on Bray Wanderers, and with seven games remaining in the league, United need a maximum of seven points to clinch the title.

As a result, even a week out, the FAI Cup quarter-final clash with Dundalk FC is dominating the agenda. Tickets are already selling rapidly for a game that is likely to sell out.

Galway United Women claim first national trophy

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Gemma McGuinness entered the illustrious company of Paul 'Ski' McGee, Fergal Coleman and Johnny Glynn by scoring the winner for Galway United in a national final in Sligo on Sunday.

Long-held dream comes true for Galway women

Thu, Jul 27, 2023

Lynsey McKey had barely hoisted the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup when manager Phil Trill beckoned her and his squad to celebrate with the fans who had travelled from Galway to be a part of history.

Those moments in the Showgrounds will live long in the memory of the United faithful - some of whom have been travelling the country for some 30 years and had never witnessed United lifting a national trophy.

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