Galway Advertiser

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.