Galway WFC confident facing cup holders

Thu, Sep 08, 2016

Galway Women's FC travel to Ferrycarriag Park on Sunday to take on holders Wexford Youths Women in FAI Continental Tyres Cup quarter-final ( 2pm).

Injury time strike leaves United disappointed as they head north

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

An SSE Airtricity League premier division campaign that promised so much early on in the season is edging towards a worrying conclusion for Galway United, who make the long trek to the Brandywell on Friday for a clash against Derry City (7.45pm).

Last Saturday evening United suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Sligo Rovers, who finished strongly netting the winner in injury time courtesy of Achille Campion. Tommy Dunne’s team hit the front in the second half when Gary Shanahan scored, but Rovers’ Raffaele Cretaro equalised before Campion landed the late knockout blow.

United need to get the mindset right ahead of Sligo showdown

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Tommy Dunne wants Galway United to be "more ruthless and clinical" in Saturday’s SSE Airtricity League premier division clash against Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds (7.45pm).

Galway women star for Ireland

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Galway WFC players were part of a successful outing for the Republic of Ireland senior women’s side against Wales in Caerphilly, South Wales, which finished with an all-Galway WFC back four. Vaptain Méabh De Búrca, along with debutantes Shauna Fox, Chloe Moloney and Sadhbh Doyle, helped Ireland to a 2-1 victory with the aid of two late goals from Arsenal’s Katie McCabe.

Fantasy Football top tips for the week

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Week two of the Premier League is on the horizon and that means there are more points up for grabs for Fantasy Football managers and more importantly, positions to be gained in the Galway Advertiser Tribal Leader League sponsored by St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union.

Captain Connolly demands instant response after Richmond Park loss

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Galway United captain Ryan Connolly hopes the Tribesmen can deliver an improved performance when Bray Wanderers visit Eamonn Deacy Park for tomorrow’s SSE Airtricity League premier division clash.

Last Friday United suffered a "disappointing" defeat to St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park and Connolly, an influential figure for Tommy Dunne’s team, is demanding an instant response.

Galway Women go clear at the top with win over Cork City

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Galway Women go clear at the top with win over Cork City

Heartbreak for Galway camogie in extra time

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Galway senior camogie hopes of an All Ireland title came to an end in Semple Stadium on Saturday when Kilkenny edged extra time, winning by 3-25 to 1-19.

Maree/Oranmore FC resume new season training

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Older boys age groups (U11 to U18) return to training over the next few days in what promises to be an exciting season for Maree/Oranmore FC.

Fantasy Football week one review

Tue, Aug 16, 2016

One round down, 37 to go. The opening bout of the Premier League was a cracker with at least one goal being scored in every game. That means good news for Fantasy Football fans who believe an all out attack is best, but signals despair for those who built their teams around a strong back four and a reliable keeper.

United under-19s face Cork City in Enda McGuill Cup semi-final

Tue, Aug 16, 2016

Galway United under-19s travel south on Tuesday evening to face League leaders Cork City in the semi-final of the Enda McGuill Cup. Kick-off is at 6.00pm at Bishopstown.

Top picks for Fantasy Football season

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

The Premier League is back. The Euros sated our footballing needs for the month of June and the first week of July but ever since then we have been counting down the days until the big kick-off.

Goalscoring Faherty keen to back up United's win over Dundalk

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Encouraged by a fine win over champions, Dundalk, Galway United will hope to deliver a similarly effective display against St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park tomorrow (7.45pm).

Vinny Faherty headed the only goal of a lively SSE Airtricity League game against Dundalk, who were frustrated by a defiant display from the Tribesmen, and the Moycullen native wants United to build on the Dundalk victory in the coming weeks and months.

Galway WFC look to build on opening day win

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Galway Women's FC host their first home fixture of the new season in Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday evening (7pm), and are urging all football supporters to support them in their quest for honours.

United prepare to topple champions

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Another demanding SSE Airtricity League Premier Division encounter awaits Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow when the Tribesmen host champions Dundalk, kick off 8pm.

Dunne happy with United as they teach Youths a lesson

Thu, Jul 28, 2016

Galway United manager Tommy Dunne is adamant that a "tricky and tough game away to Longford Town" awaits the Tribesmen in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division at City Calling Stadium on Saturday evening, 7.30pm kick off.

United manager Dunne expects signings next week

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

The Tribesmen suffered a disappointing 1-0 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division loss against Finn Harps at Ballybofey last Friday evening as Sean Houston’s second half strike was enough to earn the Donegal outfit three points. However summer reinforcements will arrive in the west soon, according to Dunne.

“We are looking at a few different possibilities at the moment,” Dunne confirmed. “It is a bit early to say what exactly will happen because we have a few weeks to go, but I expect to have a couple of players added by early next week.

United head to Harps expecting tough battle

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Tommy Dunne’s Galway United return to SSE Airtricity League premier division action tomorrow evening with a "difficult" away trip to Ballybofey for a clash with Finn Harps.

Key United players ready to return against Bohemians

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Boosted by the return from injury of four key squad members, Galway United manager Tommy Dunne is "optimistic" ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Dalymount Park for the SSE Airtricity League premier division clash against Bohemians.

Having made such an enterprising start to the campaign, Dunne was "disappointed" with United’s form prior to the mid season break.

Looking at the Euros in a different light

Thu, Jun 23, 2016

Some say that football is a language spoken universally, and while that may be true, perspective and region can have a massive influence on your view(s) of the game. I live over in America, however, my parents grew up here and are completely Irish like everyone else in my family line. I have spent an extreme amount of time in Ireland; becoming adapted to the culture and social normalities, and in my head, those principles have significantly helped shape me into the man I am today. Because of those reasons, despite what my accent might imply, I do consider myself Irish. Before coming back for the summer, I briefly experienced the European Championship (Euros) and the affect it had on American society; as a result, I can now compare America's participation against the Irish's stupendous level.

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