The club currently fields four teams in the HEC League, with teams competing across Divisions 1, 4, 5 and 6, and will field five teams in the 2026/27 Championship competitions.
The club has enjoyed strong performances in recent years. Our senior team reached the semi-final of the O’Connor Cup in 2025, where they were narrowly defeated by UCC, while University of Galway also claimed the Lagan Cup in 2023. The club is proud to provide opportunities for players of all levels, from experienced inter-county players to students taking part in university football for the first time.
2026 is a particularly special year for Galway football, with Galway LGFA winning both the Senior and U20 All-Ireland Championships. The Senior title was Galway’s first since 2004. University of Galway is extremely proud to have current club members represented on these successful panels, alongside many past students who have also worn the maroon and white for the University.
The club continues to grow each year and is supported by a dedicated group of players, coaches and committee members. Wearing the University colours of maroon, green and white, we are proud to represent the University both on and off the pitch.
Ladies Gaelic Football has been played in University of Galway since the 1980s, with the club growing significantly from the mid-1990s onwards. Over the years, University of Galway has become a strong presence in Higher Education Ladies Gaelic Football, regularly competing across several divisions and championship grades.
The club has a long tradition of attracting players from Galway and across Ireland. Many inter-county players have represented the University during their studies, while former University of Galway players have gone on to enjoy success at the highest level of the game.
The club continues to build on this tradition, combining competitive ambition with opportunities for students of all playing levels to represent the University.
University of Galway Ladies Gaelic Football Club has enjoyed success across a number of Higher Education competitions.
Recent achievements include winning the Lagan Cup in 2023, reaching the O’Connor Cup semi-final in 2025 and finishing as runners-up in the Donaghy Cup in 2026. The club has also previously won the Donaghy Cup on a number of occasions, as well as the O’Connor Shield and Ladies Fresher Championship in 2010.
The senior team has consistently competed at the highest level of third-level football, including an O’Connor Cup final appearance in 2005.
The club is also proud of its strong connection with inter-county football. Following Galway LGFA’s 2026 All-Ireland Senior Championship victory, their first since 2004, University of Galway was proudly represented on the Senior winning panel by Maryanne Jordan, Eva Noone and Eabha Smith, while Klara Banek captained the Galway U20 team to All-Ireland success. The club is also proud of the many past students who have represented Galway at the highest level.
Provisional Training Times:
O'Connor Cup & Intermediate Team:
Tuesday & Thursday 6pm to 7.20pm in Dangan
Junior 1 Team:
Monday 8.30pm to 9.30pm, Wednesday 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Dangan
Junior 2 Team:
Monday & Wednesday 6.00pm to 7.00pm in Dangan
Junior 3 Team:
Monday 5.00pm to 6.00pm, Wednesday 8.30pm to 9.30pm in Dangan
Matches, either league, challenge or championship occur throughout the season commencing in late September until late March. Please contact any member of the club or the notice board or the Gaelic games officer for times in the season.
University of Galway Gaelic Football (Ladies) Club,
Sports and recreation unit,
Kingfisher University of Galway.
Email address: gaelicgames@clubs.universityofgalway.ie
