Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Shamrock Rovers are back in domestic action on Sunday

LOI preview: Hoops and Saints break from Euro exploits

There's a League of Ireland double bill on Sunday as Galway United host St Patrick's Athletic, while Drogheda United visit Shamrock Rovers

Soccer • 11 Aug 24

Wilson Waweru set Sligo Rovers on their way

Sligo beat Galway to maintain European push

Sligo Rovers jumped into fourth spot in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division after goals from Wilson Waweru and Luke Pearce on his league debut, saw the Bit o'Red beat neighbours Galway United at the Showgrounds.

Soccer • 27 Jul 24

Patrick Hickey was amongst the Galway United scorers

Galway make light work of Longford to advance

Galway United ran riot against a struggling Longford Town side to earn a six-goal victory in the second round of the FAI Cup.

Soccer • 19 Jul 24

Greg Cunningham has returned to his hometown club Galway United

Former Ireland international Cunningham joins Galway

Galway United have signed former Republic of Ireland defender Greg Cunningham in a major coup for John Caulfield's side.

Soccer • 17 Jul 24

Robert Slevin of Galway United in action against Waterford's Connor Evans

Hickey's volley the difference as Galway down Waterford

Galway United defeated Waterford FC 1-0 in Eamonn Deacy Park thanks to first half strike from Patrick Hickey.

Soccer • 12 Jul 24

Galway and Bohemians share the spoils out west

Early goals in either half saw Galway United draw 1-1 with Bohemians in Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 04 Jul 24

Laurie Ryan of Athlone Town lifts the FAI Cup last November

Galway, Shels set to clash as WFAI Cup date confirmed

A mouth-watering clash between Galway United and Shelbourne headlines the first round of the Women's FAI Cup after the fixtures were confirmed for the first Saturday in August.

Soccer • 02 Jul 24

LOI transfers: Wood rejoins Shels on permanent deal

Galway United have confirmed the signing of striker Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe from Glentoran.

Soccer • 02 Jul 24

Clinical Shels put Galway to the sword to stay top

Shelbourne stayed top, Derry City now looking the only real danger in the title race, even if they rode their luck a shade against ten-man Galway United.

Soccer • 28 Jun 24

Stephen Walsh has become Galway's joint third-highest goalscorer

Walsh hits brace as Galway return to winning ways

Galway United defeated Drogheda United 3-0 in Eamonn Deacy Park thanks to a Stephen Walsh double and an injury-time goal by Conor O'Keeffe.

Soccer • 13 Jun 24

Cameron McJannet, left, and Patrick Hoban after all three points were sealed

Derry overcome Galway to stay on Shelbourne's heels

Derry City eased to a comfortable 2-0 victory over a well organised Galway United side at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Jun 24

Galway United are making strides in both the men's and women's game

By the numbers: The impressive resurgence of Galway Utd

Galway has often been credited as being one of the country's premier dual code counties. They are proving this again in 2024 but rather than in Gaelic games, it has been shown in the Men's and Women's League of Ireland Premier Divisions.

Soccer • 06 Jun 24

Mason Melia is congratulated by St Pat's team-mates after his goal against Galway United

Melia and Nolan on target as St Pat's beat Galway

As he did against champions Shamrock Rovers early last month, Alex Nolan scored a big winner to give Stephen Kenny his first victory as St Patrick's Athletic manager in a 2-1 victory over Galway United.

Soccer • 31 May 24

Maurice Nugent heads Galway's second goal

Galway show Daly the magnitude of Dundalk task

Galway United earned another important three points in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division thanks to a 2-0 victory over Dundalk at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 24 May 24

Evan Weir of Drogheda United (3) looks on as the ball goes past Galway United goalkeeper Brendan Clarke

Galway edge five-goal thriller in Drogheda

Stephen Walsh was the Galway United match-winner on an evening where the goals flowed for the Tribesman, even if they had to wait until very late in the day to seal the points in dramatic fashion.

Soccer • 17 May 24

Another clean sheet for Galway stopper Brendan Clarke

Galway and Sligo share spoils after stalemate

Endeavour was admirable but genuine skill was lacking as the Connacht derby between Galway United and Sligo Rovers ended without a goal by the Corrib.

Soccer • 10 May 24

Maurice Nugent is mobbed after netting for Galway United

Battling Galway edge past toothless Bohs at Dalymount

Ten-man Galway United edged ahead of Bohemians and into the top four of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division with a thoroughly deserved victory in Phibsborough.

Soccer • 06 May 24

Adam O'Reilly of Derry City is tackled by Conor McCormack

Galway stand firm to earn a point against Derry

Galway United and Derry City played out a goalless draw at Eamonn Deacy Park in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division on Friday night.

Soccer • 03 May 24

Caulfield banned for three more games after rule breach

Galway United boss John Caulfield has been given a further three-game touchline ban for two separate incidents during his team's recent SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clashes against Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 01 May 24

Karen Duggan dropped into defence for Peamount during their scoreless draw with Galway

WPD round-up: Peamount hold Galway in stalemate

League leaders Galway dropped their first points of the season as the pretenders to the throne and reigning Champions were forced to settle for a point in a hotly contested clash at a chilly PRL Park.

Soccer • 27 Apr 24

Rovers rescue a late point at home to Galway

Johnny Kenny salvaged a point for Shamrock Rovers with a late equaliser as they were made to work extremely hard for a share of the spoils by a tenacious Galway United at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Apr 24

Ed McGinty made some vital saves for Sligo Rovers

Sligo stalemate as Galway earn Showgrounds point

Sligo Rovers are without a win in their last four and have now failed to find the net in three of those games after they could only manage a scoreless draw with Galway United at The Showgrounds.

Soccer • 22 Apr 24

Edward McCarthy knocks home the winner for Galway United

McCarthy on mark for Galway to sink leaders Shels

Edward McCarthy's first-half strike earned Galway United a 1-0 victory over SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division leaders Shelbourne at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Soccer • 19 Apr 24

Derry City are hoping to make their title credentials clear tonight

LOI preview: Derry challenged to conquer the Hoops

The upcoming double round of games will pit the title challengers against each other, beginning with tonight's televised clash of Derry City and champions Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 19 Apr 24

Shels selling 'virtual ticket' to compensate Galway

Shelbourne have announced the sale of a 'virtual ticket' to raise funds that will be given to Galway United as compensation for the absence of the Dublin club's supporters at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday.

Soccer • 16 Apr 24