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Patrick Hickey (r) is chased by team-mates after netting Galway's winner

Galway boost Euro hopes as Derry slip to second

Galway United massively boosted their prospects of European football next season and massively dented Derry City's title prospects with a gritty win by the Corrib.

Soccer • 31 Aug 24

Derry City are now the side to catch, even if Shelbourne hold a game in hand

LOI preview: New leaders Derry City face Galway United

The new leaders of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division Derry City face the first challenge of their position tonight as they travel to take on Galway United tonight.

Soccer • 30 Aug 24

Stephen Bradley on the sideline during Shamrock Rovers' draw with Galway United

Shamrock Rovers still in title hunt, insists Bradley

Stephen Bradley insists Shamrock Rovers haven't given up on the dream of a historic five-in-a-row despite dropping more points against Galway United on Sunday night.

Soccer • 26 Aug 24

Mandroiu rescues a point for the Hoops against Galway

Shamrock Rovers failed to get their irons back in the fire of the title race as they battled from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against European chasing Galway United, who had led through a sweet Patrick Hickey second-half strike.

Soccer • 25 Aug 24

Galway United captain Lynsey McKey lifts the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup

Galway edge Hoops on pens to retain All-Island Cup

Holders Galway United retained their Avenir All-Island title with a dramatic penalty shootout win over Shamrock Rovers, as Jamie Erickson showed nerves of steel to sweep home the winning spot-kick.

Soccer • 18 Aug 24

A jubilant Damien Duff celebrates at Tolka Park

Shelbourne prevail after shootout against Galway United

Liam Burt proved the hero with the winning penalty in the shootout to eventually put Shelbourne into the quarter-finals of the Sports Direct FAI Cup after extra time at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 17 Aug 24

The winner of the tie in Tolka Park will have a great chance of making it to the Aviva Stadium

FAI Cup preview: Shels and Galway face off in Round 3

The third round of the Sports Direct brings seven sides plotting a big upset, while many eyes will be on the only all-Premier Division tie as league leaders Shelbourne host Galway United.

Soccer • 16 Aug 24

Jay McClelland put Pat's ahead in the first half

Second-string Saints earn point against Galway

Honours were shared at a windy Eamonn Deacy Park with Galway United dominating the second period against an understrength Saints but surrendering ground on both Sligo Rovers and Waterford in the race for a European place.

Soccer • 11 Aug 24

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