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Sights set on Pats' as United look to build momentum

1 week ago | advertiser.ie | Cian Byrne

When Conor McCormack smashed in a late winner against Cork City to stop the rot of four losses on the bounce, he spoke afterwards about getting back to basics. His comments pre-empted a return to the defensive defiance and stubbornness that characterised the 2024 season. It saw United finish last year with the second-best defensive record in the league. Before and after the mid-term break, they have turned in stout defensive performances away from home.
The colour of healing

1 week ago | advertiser.ie | Dave Byrne

Catherine’s life is changed the moment she discovers her husband dead, alone and motionless inside their glasshouse. What unfolds over the following days is a raw exploration of grief, financial hardship, isolating rural loneliness, and a fierce emotional awakening that challenges everything she thought she knew.
Cup ambitions United's focus during mid-season break

3 weeks ago | advertiser.ie | Cian Byrne

Derry, Shels and Pat’s would all be disappointed with their hauls, but they are very much part of the pack. Only a few points behind are Galway United, who steadied the ship with two positive results before the break. It will be enough to salvage the holidays this week. It should be enough to attack the second half of the season with some optimism. Predictions are difficult, especially as squads are likely to strengthen again when the window opens.
United's squad evolution and cup ambitions the focus going into mid-season break

3 weeks ago | advertiser.ie | Cian Byrne

Much was made of the clustered complexion of the SSE Airtricity Premier Division in the early months of 2025. With the mid-season break upon us, Drogheda look like the only outlier when pitted against expectations and outlay. Derry, Shels and Pat’s would all be disappointed with their hauls, but they are very much part of the pack. Only a few points behind are Galway United, who steadied the ship with two positive results before the break. It will be enough to salvage the holidays this week.
United look to get back on track against Waterford

1 month ago | advertiser.ie | Cian Byrne

Galway United face a tough journey to the southeast to take on a rejuvenated Waterford FC side tomorrow night. The gap between the sides stood at eight points just a fortnight ago, but it has been whittled down to two, with Waterford enjoying three impressive wins on the bounce. United have been competitive throughout but there are some signs that a congested calendar is taking a toll on the squad.
First female mayor to be honoured

2 months ago | advertiser.ie | Mary Byrne

Byrne (1917-2004 ), for decades a senior nurse in the Regional Hospital (now UHG ), lived her entire life on Henry Street and nearby on St Mary's Road. A senior trade union official with the INMO and a member of the Western Health Board, she was elected to Galway Corporation in 1967, serving 18 years as a city councillor. She was the first female to run for the Dáil for Fianna Fáil in Galway West as running mate for Jonny Geoghegan and Bobby Molloy.
United welcome Derry as season starts to heat up

2 months ago | advertiser.ie | Cian Byrne

The story is still told about after the 1980 League Cup Final, when, despite defeat, Galway United’s player-manager John Herrick instructed his players to board the supporters' buses and thank them for coming. Shortly after the great man’s passing, there was some poignance to the symmetry of Ollie Horgan making his way to the buses after a famous win on Saturday. He thanked some of the 500-strong supporters for their backing in his own inimitable way.
High-flying United seek to end Rovers hoodoo at a packed-out Eamonn Deacy Park

2 months ago | advertiser.ie | Cian Byrne

Last Friday night could be seen as another high watermark of the Caulfield era. Only for a late rally by St Pat’s in Waterford, United would have ended the night top of the table. The exhilaration was tempered by the sadness that hung over the club after the passing of one of its greats, John Herrick. He was a man synonymous with class, who left an indelible mark on the club and community of his adopted city.
InterTradeIreland launches 2025 Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition

Mar 26, 2025 | advertiser.ie | Paul Byrnes

InterTradeIreland’s 2025 Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition is now open for entries. This prestigious investor readiness competition is the only all-island initiative offering an equity free cash prize. It provides early-stage businesses with a unique opportunity to showcase their potential to investors and investment funds across the island of Ireland.
Tribesmen travel to struggling Bohs after positive international break

Mar 26, 2025 | advertiser.ie | Cian Byrne

There is a lot to being a League of Ireland manager. The role often entails management, coaching, recruiting, organising facilities and fundraising and sometimes more. One of the great gifts of any leader is an ability to put your message across simply. John Caulfield addresses the importance of what his group are doing with passion and directness. “What are we doing it for? I always strip it back down. We all know in the recent history, the club has had mainly bad days. Bad news, bad crowds.