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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.

Soccer • 31 Oct 20

Cabinteely drop out of the First Division play-offs

Galway take Cabinteely's spot in play-offs after appeal

Cabinteely have had their First Division promotion hopes dashed, and Galway United handed a dramatic reprieve, following an appeal over a points deduction involving Wexford FC in the SSE Airtricity League.

Soccer • 29 Oct 20

Galway United's match with Drogheda United has been postponed

Galway United hit by two Covid-19 cases as game is off

Two members of Galway United's first-team squad have tested positive for Covid-19, with their match with Drogheda United on Friday postponed by the Football Association of Ireland.

Soccer • 06 Oct 20

First Division wrap: Inspired Galway hammer Longford

The First Division title race took another twist as Longford Town were thumped 6-2 at Bishopsgate by an inspired Galway United on Saturday night.

Soccer • 03 Oct 20

Caulfield sees talent in Galway despite opening defeat

John Caulfield may have lost his first game as Galway United manager but he saw enough in Friday night's seven-goal FAI Cup defeat Shelbourne to encourage him that he can turn things around.

Soccer • 29 Aug 20

Karl Fitzsimons of Wexford (l) in action against Mark Birrane of Athlone Town

Recap: FAI Cup wins for Shelbourne and Athlone Town

Read how it all unfolded on a night when 15 goals were scored in the two games

Soccer • 28 Aug 20

Dayle Rooney bends home the opener for Shels

Shels march on after seven-goal rollercoaster in Galway

A seven-goal sizzler in the west saw Galway United look to a more promising future and Shelbourne - 5-2 victors - look to the last eight of the FAI Cup.

Soccer • 28 Aug 20

Shamrock Rovers begin their FAI Cup defence against Cork City on Monday

FAI Cup preview: Glory and finance on offer

The second round of the shortened FAI Cup begins tonight, with eight ties played over the next four days, before the competition takes a 10-week hiatus.

Soccer • 28 Aug 20

John Caulfield: "I've always felt that Galway United were a massive club with huge potential."

John Caulfield named new Galway United manager

Former Cork City boss John Caulfield is the new manager of First Division Galway United.

Soccer • 21 Aug 20

Murphy had been in charge for just over two years

Galway United part ways with manager Alan Murphy

Galway United have confirmed that they have parted ways with manager Alan Murphy, with the club yet to pick up a win in the First Division this season after seven games.

Soccer • 19 Aug 20

Galway United

FAI Cup preview: First Division sides plot big upsets

First Division round-up: Leaders Shels outclass Galway

First Division: Caulfield denies Cork on Leeside return

Galway awarded 3-0 win as Cabo decline arbitration

Cabinteely-Galway game off after positive Covid test

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

Athlone impress as they dismantle Galway

LOI clubs warned friendly games may not take place

Galway land Conor McCormack as Caulfield signals intent

Fallon admits frustration over Lionesses' departure

Fallon appointed as coach under Caulfield at Galway

Galway's untapped potential excites retiring Faherty

Longford high on confidence after play-off win

Longford advance to promotion/relegation play-off final

Waweru on the mark to keep Galway in promotion race

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

Galway take Cabinteely's spot in play-offs after appeal

Galway United hit by two Covid-19 cases as game is off

First Division wrap: Inspired Galway hammer Longford

Caulfield sees talent in Galway despite opening defeat

Recap: FAI Cup wins for Shelbourne and Athlone Town

Shels march on after seven-goal rollercoaster in Galway

FAI Cup preview: Glory and finance on offer

John Caulfield named new Galway United manager

Galway United part ways with manager Alan Murphy

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