Join the Galway GAA Referee Team

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Galway GAA is running a recruitment campaign for new referees. As you are aware it is very important that all clubs provide an adequate number of referees.
Why not step up and become a leader on the field of play with Galway GAA?
 
Refereeing is more than just officiating games, it’s about staying connected to the sport you love and developing valuable skills that will benefit you both on and off the field.
 
Email refereesadministrator.galway@gaa.ie if you are interested in signing up ⤵️
 
#NoRefNoGame #gaabelong

Galway U20 Football and Hurling Management Teams Update

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Please see the update below on the Galway u20 Football and Hurling Management Teams.

U20 Football: Kevin Johnson (Claregalway), Mike Comer (Corofin), Donal Ó Fátharta (An Spidéal) & Cormac Bane (Caherlistrane).

U20 Hurling: Gavin Keary (Loughrea), Kieran Corcoran (Broadford, Clare), Molly Dunne (Meelick Eyrecourt) & James Regan (St. Thomas’)

Wishing all involved every success in their roles.

The U17 management teams will be finalised in due course and all will be ratified at our next meeting of County Committee.

Media Release – U20 Football and Hurling Team Managers

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The Galway GAA Management Committee are pleased to recommend Kevin Johnson as the new U20 Football Manager and Gavin Keary as the new U20 Hurling Manager, with both proposed to serve three-year terms.

Kevin Johnson has a proven track record of success, guiding Corofin to back-to-back Galway County Senior Football titles in 2023 and 2024.
He achieved the same feat with Ballintubber in Mayo in 2018 and 2019, and previously secured a County Football title with Tourlestrane in Sligo.

Gavin Keary is currently Head Coach of the Loughrea senior hurling team, leading them to victory in the 2024 Galway Senior Hurling Championship.
He was the two time All-Ireland-winning coach of the Galway minor hurlers in 2015 and 2017, and has served as Head Coach to both the Clare and Dublin senior hurling teams in recent years.
Both Kevin and Gavin have also contributed greatly to underage development  in Galway through their roles as Academy coaches over the years.
Their respective management teams will be confirmed in due course.
Galway GAA Chairperson, Paul Bellew, said:
“We are delighted to have people of the calibre of Kevin and Gavin leading our U20 teams. They bring a wealth of experience from both inside and outside the county and have achieved notable success at club level here in Galway. This success, combined with their involvement in the Academy system in Galway over the years makes them excellent candidates to take on these roles. Both are committed to the bigger picture and to the long-term interests of Galway GAA, particularly in developing players for senior inter-county level and in raising standards. We wish them every success and look forward to working closely with them over the coming years.”
The appointment process for the U17 Football Manager is ongoing, with interviews scheduled over the coming fortnight.
All recommended appointments will be brought forward for ratification at the County Committee meeting in September.

Expressions of Interest for Inter-County Management positions

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Galway GAA is now inviting expressions of interest for the following inter-county management positions:
  • U17 Football Manager
  • U20 Football Manager
  • U20 Hurling Manager
In addition to direct applications, nominations may also be submitted through our clubs, with the consent of the nominee.
The closing date for all submissions is Friday, August 8th 2025, send to secretary.galway@gaa.ie
We would like to take this opportunity to formally express our gratitude and appreciation to Fergal Healy, Derek Savage, Neil McHugh and their respective management teams for their outstanding leadership and dedication over the past two years.
Galway GAA Chairperson Paul Bellew commented: “We have been extremely fortunate to have people of the calibre of Derek Savage and Neil McHugh and their management teams guiding our young footballers over the last couple of years. They have an unwavering commitment to the future of Galway football as demonstrated through their involvement at academy and club level before taking on these roles. They have had a hugely positive effect on developing talent in Galway with the benefits of this already identifying itself at senior intercounty level this year. I want to thank them for their dedication and professionalism over the past couple of years.”
“In hurling, we are deeply indebted to Fergal Healy and his team for their management of the u20 team over the past two years as well as their exceptional contribution across all levels of Galway hurling. Fergal has been instrumental in establishing and enhancing  high-performance structures from academy to U20 level over the past four years. His work has always been guided by the long-term interests and betterment of Galway hurling and we are confident that this impact will be further evident in the years ahead. We extend our thanks to Fergal and his team for their invaluable work and will ensure their vision and work to date is carried forward.”

Weekend Senior Hurling and Football Fixtures Confirmed

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The fixtures for both Senior Hurlers and Footballers next weekend are now confirmed,

Match Day Information – Double Header Pearse Stadium

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On behalf of Galway GAA and the Pearse Stadium Committee we welcome all GAA supporters to Salthill on Saturday.

The games on Saturday will attract capacity attendance and will result in increased volumes of traffic in the Galway, Salthill and Pearse Stadium areas.

We urge all Supporters to arrive early, to avoid traffic congestion and potential delays entering the Stadium.

This is an all ticket game and no tickets will be available to purchase at the grounds on the day. Tickets can be purchased on line and in Centra and SuperValu Supermarkets in advance of the game.
Please have your tickets available for scanning as you approach the Stadium.

An Garda Síochana will implement a local area Traffic Management Plan, and this will result in several access roads in the residential areas adjacent to Pearse Stadium being closed.

It is important to note that only residents and those with Official Car Park Passes will be allowed access to those Residential areas.

Turnstiles will be open for the Terraces at the Main Entrance on Rockbarton Road and Arus Bóthar na Trá on Dr. Mannix Road.
Entry to the Stand is via the gates at the back of the stand.

All Gates will open at 1.00pm.

There are ample Car Parks in Galway City and Salthill and we encourage patrons to use these car parks and walk or take public transport to/from Salthill.

Car Parking will be available to the public at (Colaiste Éinde) St. Enda’s Secondary School on Threadneedle road. H91 X798

We ask all Supporters to arrive early, to park in the designated Car Parks and to park legally and responsibly, at all times.

Please be conscious, mindful and respectful to the needs of our neighbours and local residents.

1. Please ensure that you buy your ticket in advance. (No tickets for sale at the ground)

2. Please travel carefully and arrive early.

2. Please Park legally and responsibly.

3. Please be respectful and mindful of the needs of Local Residents

4. Enjoy the game

Thank You for your co-operation and your support

 

Traffic Management Plan for Salthill, Galway, 17th May, 2025

An Garda Síochána welcome all participants and supporters to Salthill for the GAA double-header, Africa Day celebrations and An Tóstal Festival on Saturday, 17th May, 2025.

In order to maximise your enjoyment of the events, An Garda Síochána offer the following information in relation to traffic management and safety.

Around 20,000 people are expected in Pearse Stadium for the hurling and football double-header – throw-in for Galway v Antrim in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship is at 2:30pm and 5:00pm for Galway v Dublin in Round 1 of the All-Ireland Football Senior Championship.

In Salthill Park, the Africa Day Youth Multicultural Festival takes place from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, while the An Tóstal sailing festival takes place with activities along the Promenade on the day, and also on Sunday, 18th May.

Large volumes of traffic can be expected in the general Salthill area throughout the day.

There will be road closures, with access maintained for residents. Outer cordons will be in place in the following locations:

• On Salthill Prom at the junctions with Dalysfort Road and at Rockbarton West (by the Circle of Life Garden/Quincentennial Park).

• At Rockbarton Road (after the vehicular entrance to Leisureland)

• On Salthill Road Upper at the junction with Lenaboy Gardens

• Lower Salthill at the Devon Park junction

• Taylor’s Hill at the Rosary Lane junction

• The junction of Threadneedle Road and Dr Mannix Road

Salthill will remain very much open for business and is expected to be very busy given the weather forecast. Our advice is to plan your journey and to arrive into Salthill early, and to follow guidance from Gardaí, event marshals and road signage.

People travelling by car are advised to that there is limited parking available at the carparks in Salthill and at St Enda’s College on Threadneedle Road. Motorists should consider parking in the city centre and using bus services which will operate throughout the day, or walking.

Motorists are reminded to park legally and responsibly.

 

Plean Bainistíochta Tráchta do Bhóthar na Trá, Gaillimh, 17 Bealtaine, 2025

Fáiltíonn An Garda Síochána roimh chách go Bóthar na Trá do chluichí CLG, do cheiliúradh Lá na hAfraice agus d’Fhéile an Tóstal ar an Satharn, 17 Bealtaine, 2025.

Chun do thaitneamh a bhaint as na himeachtaí a chinntiú, cuireann an Garda Síochána an t-eolas seo a leanas ar fáil maidir le bainistíocht tráchta agus sábháilteacht.

Táthar ag súil le timpeall ar 20,000 duine i bPáirc an Phiarsaigh don chluiche dúbailte iomána agus peile – caithfear isteach Gaillimh v Aontroim i gCraobh Shinsir Iomána Laighean ag 2:30i.n. agus 5:00i.n. do Ghaillimh v Baile Átha Cliath i mBabhta 1 de Chraobh Sinsear Peile na hÉireann.

I bPáirc Bhóthar na Trá, beidh Féile Ilchultúrtha Óige Lá na hAfraice ar siúl ó 1:00i.n. go 5:00i.n., agus beidh féile seoltóireachta an Tóstal ar siúl le gníomhaíochtaí ar feadh an Phromanáid ar an lá, agus freisin ar an Domhnach, 18 Bealtaine.

Táthar ag súil le líon mór gluaisteán i gceantar mórthimpeall Bhóthar na Trá i rith an lae.

Dúnfar bóithre, agus coimeádfar rochtain do chónaitheoirí. Beidh cordáin sheachtracha i bhfeidhm sna láithreacha seo a leanas:

• I mBóthar na Trá ag na hacomhail le Bóthar an Dúin agus ag Carraig Bhartúin Thiar.

• Ag Bóthar Carraig Bhartúin (tar éis bealach isteach feithiclí go Leisureland)

• Ar Bhóthar na Trá Uachtarach ag an acomhal le Gairdíní Leána Bháite

• Bóthar na Trá Íochtarach ag acomhal Pháirc Deibhin

• An Bóthar Ard ag acomhal Bóithrín an Phaidirín

• Acomhal Bhóthar na Mine agus Bóthar Uí Mhainchín

Beidh Bóthar na Trá oscailte do ghnó agus táthar ag súil go mbeidh sé an-ghnóthach mar thoradh ar an réamhaisnéis aimsire mhaith. Is é an chomhairle atá againn ná do thuras a phleanáil agus teacht go Bóthar na Trá go luath, agus treoir a fháil ó Ghardaí, marascail imeachtaí agus comharthaí bóthair.

Moltar do dhaoine atá ag taisteal i gcarr go bhfuil páirceáil teoranta ar fáil ag na carrchlóis i mBóthar na Trá agus ag Coláiste Éinde ar Bhóthar na Mine. Ba cheart do thiománaithe smaoineamh ar pháirceáil i lár na cathrach agus seirbhísí bus a úsáid a bheidh ag feidhmiú i rith an lae, nó siúl.

Meabhraítear do thiománaithe páirceáil go dleathach agus go freagrach.

Arrabawn Fresh Milk Announced as Official Sponsor of Galway GAA Academy

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At Pearse Stadium, Galway on Monday for the announcing of Aurivo’s sponsorship of The Galway GAA Academy were (l-r) Niamh Jinks and Gabriel Lardner of Aurivo, with Paul Bellew, chairman of Galway GAA and Dennis Carr, Galway GAA, along with Darragh Keane, Conor Scanlon and Dara Walsh from the Galway GAA Academy with and. Photo: Mike Shaughnessy.

Arrabawn Fresh Milk, a brand of Aurivo Co-operative, has been announced as the official sponsor of the Galway GAA Academy, marking the beginning of a two-year partnership aimed at nurturing the future talent of Gaelic football and hurling in the region.

This significant partnership reflects Aurivo’s deep-rooted commitment to supporting local communities across the region in which they operate. The launch event took place today at Pearse Stadium, where representatives from Aurivo and Galway GAA gathered to celebrate the collaboration.

Commenting on the partnership, Niamh Jinks, Brand and Communications Manager at Aurivo, said “At Aurivo, playing an active role in the community as well as supporting sporting activities is an important part of our culture. Through this partnership with the Galway GAA Academy, we are delighted to be playing a role in empowering young athletes, promoting healthy lifestyles and strengthening community bonds though the spirt of Gaelic football. Through our Arrabawn Fresh Milk brand, we are proud to back tomorrow’s legends.”

Gabriel Lardner, Head of Arrabawn Sales at Aurivo, added “This collaboration with the Galway GAA Academy is a significant step for our brand as we continue to grow and strengthen our presence in the community. Supporting initiatives like this aligns with our brand values and reinforces our position as a growing, community-focused brand.”

Arrabawn fresh milk is a staple in households across the region, known for its delicious and nutritious dairy produce. The brand, which became part of the Aurivo family in 2023, offers a range of fresh milk and butter products, widely available in local shops and supermarkets.

Paul Bellew, County Chairperson of Galway GAA, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership saying, “We are delighted to have Arrabawn Fresh Milk on board as main sponsors of the Academy. This partnership will enhance our Academy programmes, providing valuable resources to continue nurture the talents of our young hurling and football players from the length and breadth of county Galway.”

Dennis Carr, Galway GAA Coaching & Games Manager, noted the positive impact of the partnership, saying “Our mission is to nurture and develop the talents of our young players, and this support from Arrabawn Fresh Milk will help us continue to provide the highest level of coaching, mentorship, and support.”

The Galway GAA Academy, catering to over 400 players across football and hurling, plays a crucial role in the development of underage athletes from U14 to U16. With a focus on coaching expertise, strength and conditioning, and competitive match experiences, the Academy prepares players to represent Galway with pride at county, provincial, and national stages.

ENDS

About Aurivo

Aurivo is one of Ireland’s leading co-operatives, with businesses in Consumer Foods, Dairy Ingredients, Retail Stores, Animal Feeds, and Livestock Trading. Employing approximately 650 people, Aurivo is a globally focused agri-business with regional, national, and international brands and dairy ingredients exports to almost 50 countries in markets as diverse as Afghanistan, Africa, Central America, Costa Rica, Germany, Iraq and the United Kingdom.

Dancing Like a Star Stateside

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Dancing Like a Star Stateside 🕺💃🪩

Galway GAA’s highly anticipated ‘Dancing Like a Star – Stateside’ is only days away!

It takes place in the Hammerstein Ballroom ( 311 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, United States) on Saturday, April 5th, 2025 at 7.00PM

Tickets for the event can be purchased at the following link: Dancing like a Star Stateside | Events54.com

The Hammerstein ballroom is an iconic venue on three levels with 16 bars and we look forward to making this the place to be for all Galway GAA supporters next Saturday night.

18  fantastic couples from Galway, New York, Chicago, Boston and San Francisco  will take to the stage, each have been put through their paces and put great work into their dancing and fundraising efforts for club and county.

This is a two and a half hour show culminating in a €25,000 prize for the winning couple that will go to their nominated clubs.
Below is a list of the nominated clubs who are in line for the top prize:

Annaghdown, Ballindereen, Carnmore, Claregalway, Dunmore MacHales, Glinsk, Headford,  Kilkerrin Clonberne, Killererin, Oranmore Maree, Padraig Pearses, Salthill/Knocknacarra, St. Gabriels, St. Thomas’ and Tuam Stars.

The event will be hosted by Ollie Turner with a celebrity judging panel of Laura Fox, Aidan O’Mahony, Laura Nolan, Joe Connolly and Tommy Smyth.

#DancingLikeAStar #GalwayGAA #GrantedProductions #ONeills
#NYCEvents #HammersteinBallroom #GetYourTickets #GalwayGAA

Galway GAA Official visit to New York

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Connacht GAA Scór Sinsear Final

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Connacht Scór Sinsear takes place tomorrow (Saturday, 22nd March) in St Brigids Hall, Tubbercurry.
The Tráth na gCeisteanna Boird will commence at 5pm and this will be followed by stage events at 6.30pm.
This is an all ticket event and these can be purchased at this link, click here
https://www.universe.com/events/connacht-scor-sinsir-finals-tickets-4H7JB8
Best of Luck to the Galway competitors taking part tomorrow.
Congratulations to Oifigeach Gaeilge agus Cultúr, Cormac Ó Conaire who will host the event as ‘fear an Tí”
Amhránaíocht Aonair
Cormac Ó Conaire (Oifigeach Gaeilge agus Cultúr) le Lisa Kelly (Cora Finne)
Bailéad-Ghrúpa
Cormac Ó Conaire (Oifigeach Gaeilge agus Cultúr) le Emma Power, Helen O’Neill, Bernie Cahill, Lisa Kelly agus Conor Gallagher (Cora Finne)
Nuachleas
Sarah Lally,  Norrie Quinn, Kevin McNamara, Leonie Finn, Maeve Willians agus William Ward (Mainistir Chnoc Muaidhe)
Ceoil Uirlise 
Eimhin Mulligan, Katie Harte, John Brick, Caoimhe Kelly agus Keith Quigley (Cora Finne)
Aithriseoireacht
Cormac Ó Conaire (Oifigeach Gaeilge agus Cultúr) le Kieran McDonagh (Cora Finne)
Damhsa seite
Colin McDonagh, Joe O’Brien, Mike Furey, Francis Tyrell, Sabrina Melvin Sheila Lynch, Mary Tyrell agus Mary Murtagh (Cora Finne)
Tráth na gCeisteanna Boird
Liam Rabbitte agus Carmel Costello (Scór na Gaillimhe), Donncha Lucey, Michael Earley, Diarmuid Diviney agus Michael Mahon (CLG Beithe) agus Cormac Ó Conaire (Oifigeach Gaeilge agus Cultúr).