Round 2 Allianz League Fixtures
Our Hurlers and Footballers are both in Round 2 action next Saturday, January 31st.
We welcome the Cork hurlers to Pearse Stadium while our Footballers make the trip to Armagh.
Match Tickets for both games are now on sale
Football Tickets 🎟️
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Hurling Tickets🎟️
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Note: Tickets will not be on sale at grounds, tickets also available in selected Centra and SuperValu stores.
2026 League Fixtures for our Senior Hurlers and Footballers
A reminder that Galway GAA Season tickets are also on sale for the new season ahead
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Join the Galway GAA Referee Team
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 ⤵️
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Galway U20 Football and Hurling Management Teams Update
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
All recommended appointments will be brought forward for ratification at the County Committee meeting in September.
Expressions of Interest for Inter-County Management positions
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
The fixtures for both Senior Hurlers and Footballers next weekend are now confirmed,
Match Tickets for both fixtures, go on Sale at 11am Tuesday morning (June 17th)
Galway v Down: https://am.ticketmaster.com/gaa/sammaguire2025games
