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Galway United boss John Caulfield has slammed the decision to include extra League of Ireland players in the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for the trip to Montenegro

Caulfield: LOI players being treated like 'guinea pigs'

Galway United manager John Caulfield has said that League of Ireland players are being treated "like guinea pigs" and also called for the Republic of Ireland to forfeit their European U21 Championship qualifier with Montenegro if certain players are prevented from travelling.

Soccer • 02 Oct 21

Galway United have modified their sessions over the last six weeks

Updated Galway United limiting 'high force' headers in training

Galway United are implementing changes to their training sessions with a view to reducing the amount of 'high-force' headers players are exposed to.

Soccer • 28 Sep 21

First Division wrap: Galway thrash UCD to go second

Galway United leapfrogged UCD to go second in the SSE Airtricity League First Division after thrashing the Students 4-1 at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 24 Sep 21

It's another two years for John Caulfield to realise his ambition with Galway

Caulfield extends Galway stay until end of 2023 season

Manager John Caulfield has agreed a new deal with Galway United to continue at the helm until at least the end of the 2023 campaign.

Soccer • 15 Sep 21

Sam Oji in action for Limerick in March 2014

Ex-Limerick and Galway defender Sam Oji dies aged 35

Former Limerick FC and Galway United defender Sam Oji has died at the age of 35.

Soccer • 28 Aug 21

Brouder was on the scoresheet in Galway tonight

Galway United thwart Shels to keep title hopes alive

Galway United beat Shelbourne 3-1 to keep their SSE Airtricity League First Division hopes alive, while Bray, UCD, Wexford and Cork also picked up full points.

Soccer • 13 Aug 21

Lynn Marie Grant was the Wexford saviour

WNL wrap: 10-player Wexford edge big win against Shels

Lynn Marie Grant came off the bench to earn 10-player Wexford Youths a huge victory against Shelbourne at Ferrycarrig Park with a terrific 89th-minute strike on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer • 07 Aug 21

Cork City celebrating their third and final goal at Terryland tonight

Cork City get better of Galway in five-goal thriller

A five-goal bonanza went the visitors' way as the Galway United supporters went home frustrated as Cork City celebrated an away win.

Soccer • 06 Aug 21

John Caulfield brings his side to Tallaght Stadium

FAI Cup preview: First Division sides plot big upsets

The FAI Cup first round begins on Friday night as several underdogs plot some scalps in the middle of the European season.

Soccer • 23 Jul 21

Yousef Mahdy scored Shels' third goal of the night

First Division round-up: Leaders Shels outclass Galway

Shelbourne gave a display of confidence and swagger as they demolished Galway United to bolster their lead at the top of the table in the second tier, five points clear of UCD, who recorded a dramatic 3-2 win over Athlone Town.

Soccer • 28 May 21

First Division: Caulfield denies Cork on Leeside return

Maurice Nugent's last-minute header was enough to earn ten-man Galway United a point as they held Cork City to a 1-1 draw on John Caulfield's return to Turner's Cross on Friday evening.

Soccer • 21 May 21

Cabinteely have called for a review of the FAI Covid-19 rules

Galway awarded 3-0 win as Cabo decline arbitration

Galway United have been awarded a 3-0 victory as a result of their April fixture with Cabinteely that was called off due a positive Covid case.

Soccer • 14 May 21

Cabinteely had been down to host Galway United at Stradbrook Road

Cabinteely-Galway game off after positive Covid test

Cabinteely's First Division clash against Galway United has been called off after a positive Covid-19 test in the Cabo camp.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

First Division round-up: Athlone go top of the table

Athlone Town went top of the table on Friday night after plundering 1-0 win against Cork City at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 09 Apr 21

Stephen Meaney (centre) scored a brace for Athlone (file photo)

Athlone impress as they dismantle Galway

Adrian Carberry can dream of promotion for his local club, or at the very least look forward to a playoff place later this term, on the basis of this staggering victory over a much-talked-about Galway United.

Soccer • 02 Apr 21

Galway boss John Caulfield is hoping to play friendly games later this month

LOI clubs warned friendly games may not take place

League of Ireland clubs will not be permitted to play friendlies for at least two and-a-half weeks, with the Football Association of Ireland warning that cases emerging in clubs could lead to no preparation matches.

Soccer • 03 Feb 21

Conor McCormack has reunited with John Caulfield

Galway land Conor McCormack as Caulfield signals intent

Galway United have signaled their intent by signing Conor McCormack from Derry City as John Caulfield continue his attempts to build a squad for promotion this season.

Soccer • 30 Jan 21

'I always felt that it was the one that got away'

Fallon admits frustration over Lionesses' departure

Lisa Fallon tells the RTÉ Soccer Podcast that's she frustrated about how her time with the London City Lionesses came to an end, but says she can't wait to get going alongside John Caulfield at Galway United.

Soccer • 26 Jan 21

Lisa Fallon will be first-team coach at the First Division side

Fallon appointed as coach under Caulfield at Galway

Lisa Fallon has been appointed first-team coach of Galway United men's team.

Soccer • 21 Jan 21

Vinny Faherty had four spells with his local club

Galway's untapped potential excites retiring Faherty

Former Galway United striker Vinny Faherty speaks to the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about his decision to retire and the club's untapped potential.

Soccer • 16 Nov 20

Longford boss Daire Doyle and goalscorer Aodh Dervin celebrate at Belfield

Longford high on confidence after play-off win

Daire Doyle's Longford Town side are one win away from the promised land of the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, and the bullish boss believes his side can achieve the feat against an as yet unknown opponent.

Soccer • 07 Nov 20

Longford Town's Aodh Dervin, right, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal with team-mate Mick McDonnell

Longford advance to promotion/relegation play-off final

Longford Town are through to a SSE Airtricity League promotion/relegation play-off final after a well-deserved 2-1 win over Galway United at a chilly Belfield.

Soccer • 06 Nov 20

Wilson Waweru celebrates the winning goal at the Carlisle Grounds

Waweru on the mark to keep Galway in promotion race

Wilson Waweru struck late as Galway United set up a Premier Division promotion play-off semi-final date with UCD or Longford next week after a 1-0 win at the Carlisle Grounds.

Soccer • 31 Oct 20

LOI team news: FAI Cup & play-off glory on the menu

There's an FAI Cup quarter-final and two First Division play-offs down for decision as this shortened League of Ireland season heads for an intriguing climax.