Galway United is a football club based in Galway, Ireland. It was founded in 2013. The club plays at Eamonn Deacy Park (5,000 capacity).

Galway United Football Club ( Irish : Cumann Peile Ghaillimh Aontaithe ) is an Irish professional football club based in Galway . They play in the League of Ireland Premier Division , following a promotion from the First Division in 2023. The team was founded as Galway Rovers F.C. during the 1930s. They made their League of Ireland debut in the 1977–78 season, and changed their name to Galway United in 1981–82 . After suffering financial difficulties, the club dropped out of the League of Ireland after the 2011 season, but in 2014 Galway United returned, initially playing as Galway F.C. for a season. Like other sports teams from the county, Galway United are nicknamed "The Tribesmen", after the 14 "tribes" of Galway, the merchant families that established the city.


Club information
  • Full name: Galway United
  • League: League of Ireland Premier Division (Ireland)
  • Division level: 1
  • Founded: 2013
  • City: Galway
  • Manager: John Caulfield
  • Avg. attendance: 2774
Current stadium
Eamonn Deacy Park
Eamonn Deacy Park

City: Galway

Capacity: 5000

Built: 1935

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Galway United from?

Galway United is based in Galway, Ireland.

What stadium does Galway United play at?

Galway United plays at Eamonn Deacy Park. Its capacity is 5,000.

When was Galway United founded?

Galway United was founded in 2013.


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