New signing Place proud of who he’s become after coming through foster care

By Gerard Mulreaney (@gerardmulreaney)

Galway United manager Alan Murphy recently secured the signing of striker Michael (Mikey) Place after chasing him for over two years.

Place 21, from Dunmore knows all about the club, having gone to support the team in Eamonn Deacy Park in his younger days. Continue reading “New signing Place proud of who he’s become after coming through foster care”

A place in the EA Sports Cup Final as stake as Galway United host Dundalk

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Eamonn Deacy Park looks in pristine condition ahead of tomorrow’s game

An opportunity to get to the league cup final for the fifth time, having won the trophy in both 1986 and 1997, is what faces Shane Keegan’s men when they host 5-time winners Dundalk at Eamonn Deacy Park tomorrow afternoon. Dundalk last won the trophy in 2014. Continue reading “A place in the EA Sports Cup Final as stake as Galway United host Dundalk”

Cork begin new era tonight with the visit of Galway United

Turners Cross

Cork City will begin life after Seanie Maguire and Kevin O’Connor tonight as they host the only team to take league points off them this season, Galway United at Turners Cross. Continue reading “Cork begin new era tonight with the visit of Galway United”

Ronan Murray says Galway United have “great belief in their squad.”

Galway United had a last-gasp header from Vinny Faherty to grab all three points from their bottom of the table clash with Finn Harps on Friday night.  Continue reading “Ronan Murray says Galway United have “great belief in their squad.””

Keegan says ” It’s a Massive seven days for United.”


Galway United manager Shane Keegan reckons the three games over the next seven days could make their season, especially if they can build on their recent run of top form. However, on the flip side, should they fail to perform up to the required standards they’ll find themselves back in trouble.  Continue reading “Keegan says ” It’s a Massive seven days for United.””

Galway United’s Stephen Folan talks about his battle with depression 

By Gerard Mulreaney

According to research recently published by RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), one in five young Irish adults aged 19-24 and one in 6 young people aged 11-13 were experiencing mental disorder at the time they took part in two HRB-funded studies on mental disorders among Irish youth. The research also found that experiencing mental ill-health in early life places young people at increased risk of further episodes of mental ill-health during their adult years. Continue reading “Galway United’s Stephen Folan talks about his battle with depression “

Keegan wants United to back up the Cork draw with victory over Finn Harps


Galway United manager Shane Keegan was full of praise for centre-back Stephen Folan following his man-of-the-match performance in their 1-1 draw with Premier Division leaders Cork City at Eamonn Deacy Park last night.  Continue reading “Keegan wants United to back up the Cork draw with victory over Finn Harps”

“Pressure’s on Cork” says Galway’s Marc Ludden

Marc Ludden

Galway United and Derry City kept their unbeaten streaks going in Eamonn Deacy Park last night, as the sides played out a scoreless draw. It also moved the Galway side off the bottom of the Premier Division table, and replaced by St Patrick’s Athletic. We spoke to Galway United defender Marc Ludden after the game.  Continue reading ““Pressure’s on Cork” says Galway’s Marc Ludden”

Longford beat Galway in the Mark Farren Cup

Action from Longford Town v Galway United

Longford Town pulled off a surprise 2-0 victory over Galway United to secure their passage into the second round of the League of Ireland U-17 Mark Farren Cup last night.  Continue reading “Longford beat Galway in the Mark Farren Cup”