John Fallon

RTÉ Sport contributor

'I was hoping at half-time there would be no more matches'

Joyce: Hammering by Mayo 'most embarrassing' of career

Galway manager Pádraig Joyce says that their shock 15-point defeat to their biggest rivals Mayo in the Allianz Football League was the most embarrassing day of his career.

GAA • 18 Oct 20

Patrick Durcan after scoring Mayo's second goal

Mayo put rivals Galway to sword to boost survival hopes

Mayo marked the return to the inter-county season with a remarkable 15-point win over arch rivals Galway at Tuam Stadium.

GAA • 18 Oct 20

Cian Hernon of Galway in action against Luke Brosnan of Kerry

Galway U20s edge out Kerry to set up Dublin showdown

Galway will meet Dublin next weekend in the All-Ireland U20 final after seeing off Kerry in an entertaining semi-final at LIT Gaelic Grounds.

GAA • 17 Oct 20

Moycullen players after their maiden county triumph

Covid-19 sees Moycullen pull players from county squads

Galway's hopes of a first national league title since 1981 have been hit with a big blow as the Moycullen players on the squad have been forced to withdraw after some members of squad recently tested positive for Covid-19.

GAA • 13 Oct 20

Jack Taylor, Conor Coventry and Conor Masterson react after Italy's second goal

Ireland U21s beaten by Italy in Pisa

Italy inflicted Ireland's second defeat of the Under-21 Euro campaign in Pisa, leaving the Boys in Green likely negotiating their way to next year's finals as one of the best runners-ups.

Soccer • 13 Oct 20

St Thomas players start the celebrations

St Thomas' battle to third Galway SHC crown on bounce

St Thomas' made it three Galway SHC titles in a row when they came from behind to oust a Turloughmore side bidding for their first crown since 1985 at Kenny Park in Athenry.

GAA • 04 Oct 20

Louise Quinn rises for a header in Essen

Ireland go down in Germany but Euro hopes still alive

The Republic of Ireland were beaten 3-0 by Germany in their UEFA 2022 Women's European Championship qualifier but they head to Ukraine for next month's vital tie with positives and hope.

Soccer • 19 Sep 20

No date yet has been decided on for the rescheduling of both finals

Galway camogie finals postponed after Covid-19 case

A first senior county club final has had to be postponed due to a positive Covid-19 test with Sunday's Galway showdown between All-Ireland camogie champions Sarsfields and Ardrahan pulled from the schedule.

GAA • 18 Sep 20

Galway club protest after missing-point controversy

A GAA club in Galway has asked the county board to investigate the outcome of a senior championship football match, which they say has left them facing a relegation battle because of a scoring mix-up.

GAA • 03 Sep 20

Bohemians' Dan Casey reacts after failing to convert his spot-kick

Brave Bohemians exit Europa League on penalties

Bohemians were ahead in the tie against Fehervar, and again in the penalty shootout, but lost their Europa League first round tie in Hungary 4-2 on spot-kicks after a 1-1 draw.

Soccer • 27 Aug 20