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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.

Soccer • 03 Nov 21

Noelle Murray scores the only goal of the game at Tolka Park

Murray wonder strike sends Shels into FAI Cup final

A wonder goal settled this tight contest at Tolka Park that could have either way, but Shelbourne held on to an early strike from Noelle Murray.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

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