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Tommy Lonergan (left) was gifted a late winner

Galway goalkeeping gaffe gifts UCD victory

UCD are into the last eight of the Extra.ie FAI Cup after emerging victorious from a bizarre five-goal Terryland thriller, the winner one of those goals you rarely see.

Soccer • 26 Aug 22

Conor McCormack of Galway United is shown a red card by referee Alan Patchell

First Division wrap: Top two Cork and Galway slip up

The top two in the SSE Airtricity League First Division both suffered defeat on Friday, with Cork City losing at home to Treaty United and Galway United beaten at Waterford.

Soccer • 12 Aug 22

Barry Coffey was among the goals for the hosts

First Division round-up: Cork hit Athlone for six

It was a good night for Airtricity First Division leaders Cork City as they hit Athlone for six while title rivals Galway United were held to a 2-2 draw by Wexford.

Soccer • 05 Aug 22

Stephen Walsh continued his excellent season in front of goal

FAI Cup round-up: Galway hit seven in Bluebell rout

Stephen Walsh and Francey Lomboto both scored twice as First Division promotion contenders Galway United eased into the second round of the FAI Cup at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 31 Jul 22

Colin Healy's side still occupy the automatic promotion position

Healy rues Cork's missed opportunity against Galway

Cork City manager Colin Healy felt his side missed a golden opportunity to tighten their grip on the SSE Airtricity League promotion race after a 0-0 stalemate against 10-man Galway United.

Soccer • 16 Jul 22

Galway's Conor McCormack was excellent against his former side

Cork held at home by 10-man Galway

Ten-man Galway battled to what could be a valuable point in the race for the First Division title as they held league leaders Cork City to a 0-0 draw in front of a packed Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 15 Jul 22

First Division round-up: Cork extend unbeaten run

Cork City stretched their unbeaten league run to 19 games following a 3-1 win over Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Ground.

Soccer • 01 Jul 22

First Division wrap: Cork back on top after derby win

Cork City moved back to the top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division after a 1-0 derby win over Cobh Ramblers.

Soccer • 24 Jun 22

Alex Murphy has rubberstamped his move to Newcastle

Murphy seals Toon switch as McEntee heads for Walsall

It's a case of one Irish youngster in and one out at St James' Park this week as Galway United confirmed that Alex Murphy will join Newcastle while the Premier League club saw Oisin McEntee leave for Walsall.

Soccer • 28 May 22

Matt Healy's sublime strike proved the difference at Eamonn Deacy Park

Cork win against the odds as Galway rue missed chances

Ten-man Cork City went back top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division after somehow prevailing 1-0 at Eamonn Deacy Park, thanks to a stunning Matt Healy goal.

Soccer • 27 May 22

After a miserable time on and off the pitch, happier times are returning at Turner's Cross

Galway and Cork set for duel in promotion race

While the mainstream focus on sport in Galway this weekend will be on the Connacht Gaelic football final on Sunday, another vital fixture will take place in the city of the tribes less than 48 hours earlier.

Soccer • 27 May 22

LOI First Division round up: Galway keep pace with Cork

Galway ran riot at Wexford Park to stay level on points at the top of the table with Cork City.

Soccer • 13 May 22

Edward McCarthy claimed Galway's third goal in their win over Cobh Ramblers

First Division round-up: Leaders Cork leave it late

First Division leaders Cork City left it late to claim the three points away to rock-bottom Athlone, while Galway United kept up the pressure with a convincing win over Cobh Ramblers.

Soccer • 06 May 22

The main two-storey building would have dressing rooms, gyms, a club shop and several offices

Galway United confirm plans for Athenry training base

Galway United have submitted planning permission for a 110-acre state-of-the-art centre of excellence in Athenry.

Soccer • 22 Apr 22

It's a sixth win of the season for John Caulfield's side

First Division: Galway join Cork at the summit

Galway United joined Cork City on 20 points at the head of the Airtricity League First Division table after a 1-0 win over Waterford FC at the RSC.

Soccer • 15 Apr 22

Alex Murphy in action for Galway United against Shamrock Rovers in last season's FAI Cup

Galway United defender Murphy set for Newcastle move

Newcastle United are set to sign Galway United star Alex Murphy, holding off a scatter of other clubs in the battle for the 17-year-old.

Soccer • 13 Apr 22

John Caulfield's Galway remain well placed in the promotion chase

First Division wrap: Longford derby win, Galway held

Galway United missed the chance to move level on points with Cork City at the top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division after a 1-1 draw with Wexford, while Longford Town beat Athlone Town 2-0 in the midlands derby.

Soccer • 09 Apr 22

Galway United members have voted to accept the proposal

Galway United members accept Comer brothers takeover

Galway United members have voted to accept a proposed takeover by the billionaire Comer brothers.

Soccer • 30 Mar 22

Galway United are challenging for promotion this season

Billionaire Comer Group make move to buy Galway United

Members of Galway United will vote next week on a proposed takeover of the club by the Comer Group, whose fortune is estimated at over a billion euro.

Soccer • 22 Mar 22

Stephen Walsh was the Galway United hero.

First Division wrap: Walsh inspires Galway comeback

Ten-man Waterford FC hung on to take a 2-2 draw against Galway United in a rollercoaster First Division clash at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 05 Mar 22

The second tier is down to nine teams for 2022

Rogers: First Division bye week 'not a good look'

Former Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers says the 'most disappointing fact' about the First Division is that it is a nine-team competition necessitating a bye week for a club each week and he feels a trick was missed before the final structure was confirmed.

Soccer • 22 Feb 22

Brandon Kavanagh lashes home the only goal of the tie to put Bray into a showdown with UCD

Kavanagh bullet sees Bray through, leaves Galway gutted

A Brandon Kavanagh screamer, Bray Wanderers' only chance in over 180 minutes of football, left Galway devastated by the Corrib.

Soccer • 07 Nov 21

Conor Clifford and Bray were unable to find a way past the Galway defence

Bray held by Galway in Carlisle Grounds stalemate

Bray Wanderers failed to make their possession pay as they couldn't break down Galway United in a goalless draw at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 03 Nov 21

Four clubs are fighting for a place in the First Division play-off final later this month

First Division play-off semis: All you need to know

The SSE Airtricity First Division play-offs kick off this evening, with two first-leg semi-final ties between Bray and Galway, and Treaty United and UCD to look forward to.