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28 February 2026; Chloe Fennell of Waterford during the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Round 7 match between Cork and Waterford at Páirc Uí Rinn in Cork. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Battling Waterford get better of Galway

Waterford closed out their Lidl National Football League Division 1 campaign with a battling 2-12 to 2-10 victory over Galway in Leamybrien, edging a lively and competitive encounter despite little riding on the outcome for either side.

GAA • 29 Mar

21 March 2026; Cian Daniels of Galway gets away from Cian Lynch of Limerick during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Limerick and Galway at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sheedy: Galway improvements putting them in the frame

RTÉ GAA analyst Liam Sheedy believes Galway have shown enough over the league season to suggest that they could be a serious contender for All-Ireland SHC honours this year.

Hurling • 23 Mar

Galway , Ireland - 22 March 2026; Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin of Galway and Killian McGinnis of Dublin tussle off the ball during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Galway and Dublin at Pearse Stadium in Galway. (Photo By Piaras Ó Mídheach/Spor

Galway comeback condemns 14-man Dublin to relegation

Dublin will play Division 2 football next year when they were relegated after manager Ger Brennan and midfielder Peadar Ó Cofaigh Byrne were sent off in the second half of a fiery contest at Pearse Stadium.

Football • 22 Mar

30 April 2025; Kevin Muldoon of Donegal in action against Matthew Quinn of Tyrone during the Dalata Hotel Group Ulster GAA Football U20 Championship final match between Donegal and Tyrone at Owenbeg Derry GAA Centre in Dungiven, Derry. Photo by Piaras Ó M

U20 wrap: Fermanagh so close to huge shock, Galway win

In the opening round of the Dalata Hotel Group Ulster U20 championship, a late Donegal rally denied Fermanagh a scalp in Buncrana, while Derry proved too strong for Monaghan in Castleblayney.

Football • 18 Mar

'There is nothing that compares to a competitive game in that window and a league final against Cork would be ideal preparation'

Limerick-Galway clash a semi-final in everything but name

We have come to what is essentially a league semi-final this Saturday night between Limerick and Galway, writes Shane McGrath.

GAA • 18 Mar

15 March 2026; Karl Gallagher of Monaghan after his side's defeat in the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Monaghan and Galway at Grattan Park in Inniskeen, Monaghan. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Galway send Monaghan down and boost own survival hopes

Galway boosted their chances of staying in Division One of the NFL with an eight-point win over Monaghan in Inniskeen.

Football • 15 Mar

7 March 2026; Ronan Glennon of Galway in action against Cian Kenny, right, and Luke Connellan of Kilkenny during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Galway and Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Saturday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

There were big wins in Division 1A for Limerick over Cork and Galway against Kilkenny.

Hurling • 08 Mar

Kilkenny's Tommy Walsh comes away with possession from Galway's Kevin Cooney during last year's Leinster final

Daly expects 'fascinating' Galway and Kilkenny clash

Anthony Daly is predicting a "fascinating" encounter in Salthill this weekend when both Galway and Kilkenny will look to put to bed any lingering 1A relegation concerns.

Hurling • 05 Mar

Colm Molloy reacts after scoring Galway's second goal against Waterford

Galway defeat Waterford to ease relegation fears

Galway did more than enough to secure their second win in this season's national league and in the process plunge Waterford into serious relegation trouble.

Hurling • 01 Mar

1 March 2026; John Maher of Galway blocks a shot by Hugh McFadden of Donegal during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Donegal and Galway at Fr Tierney Park in Ballyshannon, Donegal. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Donegal snatch a draw in topsy-turvy Galway encounter

Donegal came from six points down to share the spoils with Galway at Fr Tierney Park, despite playing most of the second half with 14 men.

Football • 01 Mar

22 February 2026; Conor Whelan of Galway in action against Ben Conneely of Offaly during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Offaly and Galway at St Brendan's Park in Birr, Offaly. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Galway too slick for battling Offaly in Birr

After defeats by Tipperary and Cork in their opening two games, Galway did what they had to do to record their first win in a Division 1 of the National Hurling League relegation shootout in Birr on Sunday afternoon.

Hurling • 22 Feb

21 February 2026; Enda Smith of Roscommon is tackled by Cian Hernon of Galway during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Galway and Roscommon at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Roscommon snatch comeback win in Salthill thriller

Roscommon secured their third win of the Allianz League when they came from 13 points adrift at Pearse Stadium to snatch victory in the closing stages of a gripping encounter.

Football • 21 Feb

Leanne Coen of Galway in action against Lauren McConville of Armagh - 2026 Lidl NFL

Lidl NFL: Goals key as Galway overcome Armagh

Goals proved decisive as Galway secured a 3-11 to 0-15 win over Armagh in round four of the Lidl National Football League on Saturday evening at Duggan Park.

Armagh GAA • 21 Feb

Canavan: Joyce facing welcome Galway selection headache

Galway manager Pádraic Joyce will have a welcome selection headache when more of his experienced players return to the fold, according to Peter Canavan.

Football • 16 Feb

Galway's Johnny McGrath shakes hands with Kerry's David Clifford following the draw in Tralee

Mixed emotions for O'Connor and Joyce in Tralee

Both Kerry manager Jack O'Connor and his Galway counterpart Pádraic Joyce felt there were disappointing aspects to the Allianz Football League Division 1 draw in Tralee.

Football • 15 Feb

Eoin Roche of Cork is tackled by Colm Molloy of Galway during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Galway and Cork at Pearse Stadium in Galway.

Cork move through the gears to get past Tribesmen

Reigning Allianz Hurling League Division 1A champions Cork recovered from a slow start to put Galway to the sword 2-20 to 1-21 in front of 8,464 at Pearse Stadium.

Hurling • 31 Jan

31 January 2026; Liam Silke of Galway in action against Ross McQuillan of Armagh during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Armagh and Galway at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Goal-hungry Galway dig out vital win over Armagh

A late Matthew Tierney goal saw Galway dig out an unlikely one-point victory over Armagh in the BOX-it Athletic Grounds to earn their first points of the campaign.

Football • 01 Feb

31 January 2026; Players of both side's tussle during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Galway and Cork at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Saturday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

Cork fought back to take down Galway while Dublin were much too strong for Kildare.

Hurling • 01 Feb

24 January 2026; Aaron Niland of Galway in action against Michael Breen of Tipperary during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Tipperary and Galway at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

McGrath: Tipp took points - but Galway look promising

While Tipperary took the points from their league opener in Semple Stadium, Shane McGrath feels that the match represented something of a win for Micheál Donoghue's Galway also.

Hurling • 26 Jan

5 July 2025; Kate Slevin of Galway during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship quarter-final match between Galway and Waterford at Tuam Stadium in Galway. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Slevin on fire for Galway as Meath put to sword

Kate Slevin scored seven points as Galway made a winning return to the Lidl NFL Division 1 with an eight-point victory over Meath in Grangegoggen, Kells.

GAA • 25 Jan

Aidan O’Shea of Mayo scores his side's first goal despite the efforts of Seán Kelly of Galway, 8, and Galway goalkeeper Connor Gleeson during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Galway and Mayo at Pearse Stadium in Galway.

Winning start for Mayo against wasteful Galway

Mayo got their Allianz League campaign off to a flying start when they ousted neighbours Galway in Salthill to give new manager Andy Moran a winning start.

Football • 25 Jan

Tipperary , Ireland - 24 January 2026; Oisin O'Donoghue of Tipperary in action against Cillian Trayers of Galway during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Tipperary and Galway at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. (Photo By Ben Mc

Stakelum goal makes difference as Tipp outbattle Galway

Darragh Stakelum's 64th-minute goal carried Tipperary to their 50th National League victory over Galway after a rain-soaked battle in front of 7,762 fans at FBD Semple Stadium.

Hurling • 24 Jan

Galway goalkeeper Conor Flaherty slips as he kicks a free during the FBD Connacht League final match between Galway and Mayo at Tuam Stadium in Galway.

Galway sink Mayo late on to win FBD League title

Galway captured the Connacht FBD League title for the 11th time when they landed two points in added time to prevail by 2-12 to 1-14 after Mayo were guilty of technical breaches in a cracking contest at Tuam Stadium.

Football • 18 Jan

17 January 2026; Galway captain Darragh Morrissey lifts the Walsh Cup after the Dioralyte Walsh Cup final match between Dublin and Galway at Parnell Park in Dublin. Photo by Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Galway defeat Dublin in shootout to decide Walsh Cup

New Galway captain Darren Morrissey lifted his first piece of silverware as the Tribesmen prevailed 2-1 in a dramatic penalty shootout against Dublin to claim the Walsh Cup at Parnell Park.

Hurling • 17 Jan

1 November 2025; Loughrea players celebrate after their side's victory in the Galway County Senior Club Hurling Championship final match between St Thomas' and Loughrea at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Loughrea's young guns inspired by their forebears

The current generation of Loughrea hurlers are building on the legacy of their forbears that last reached the All-Ireland final in 2007 but doing so in a very different style.

Hurling • 16 Jan

Galway GAA

Battling Waterford get better of Galway

Sheedy: Galway improvements putting them in the frame

Galway comeback condemns 14-man Dublin to relegation

U20 wrap: Fermanagh so close to huge shock, Galway win

Limerick-Galway clash a semi-final in everything but name

Galway send Monaghan down and boost own survival hopes

Saturday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

Daly expects 'fascinating' Galway and Kilkenny clash

Galway defeat Waterford to ease relegation fears

Donegal snatch a draw in topsy-turvy Galway encounter

Galway too slick for battling Offaly in Birr

Roscommon snatch comeback win in Salthill thriller

Lidl NFL: Goals key as Galway overcome Armagh

Canavan: Joyce facing welcome Galway selection headache

Mixed emotions for O'Connor and Joyce in Tralee

Cork move through the gears to get past Tribesmen

Goal-hungry Galway dig out vital win over Armagh

Saturday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

McGrath: Tipp took points - but Galway look promising

Slevin on fire for Galway as Meath put to sword

Winning start for Mayo against wasteful Galway

Stakelum goal makes difference as Tipp outbattle Galway

Galway sink Mayo late on to win FBD League title

Galway defeat Dublin in shootout to decide Walsh Cup

Loughrea's young guns inspired by their forebears