Person: Ja Fallon

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Role of the postman never more important, says Galway great Fallon

Ja Fallon attended a postal workers conference there a couple of years back. The mood was somewhat downbeat. An air of uncertainty hung over the future existence of the postman and postwoman.

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More makes our championships all the merrier for all

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Galway missing the fear factor, admits frustrated Barry Cullinane

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Gary O’Donnell and Galway all out to stop Mayo’s drive-for-five

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Tribe have tools to tackle Kerry

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Mayo’s sparkle appears to be gone, says McHale

Walsh focuses on club commitment

Ireland International Rules vice-captain Aidan Walsh is refusing to contemplate his own potential club versus country dilemma.

Thu, 10 Oct, 2013

Murphy to captain Ireland in Rules series

Ireland International Rules manager Paul Earley has today confirmed that Donegal's powerhouse full-forward Michael Murphy will captain Ireland for the fast-approaching two-Test series against Australia.

Thu, 03 Oct, 2013

Andrews in for Cullen in Dubs’ only change

Jim Gavin has drafted Paddy Andrews back into the Dublin starting 15 for tomorrow’s All-Ireland semi-final.

Sat, 31 Aug, 2013

Earley: Next generation of inter-county players will be paid

Dermot Earley believes inter-county players will be paid to play in the future but also maintains the commitment required to play at the top level means careers will be shorter.

Tue, 21 May, 2013

Tuam’s time is now, says Costello

Tuam Stars are the most celebrated club in Galway football.

Sat, 13 Oct, 2012

Shooting for the Stars

THE Tuam Stars club and their status as a legendary GAA unit with magnificent footballers over the ages has an aura about it few clubs can match.

Sat, 29 Oct, 2011

Cool Bergin all set to go again

IT was with more than a sceptical eye that Joe Bergin saw Galway’s relegation from Allianz Division One almost swept under the carpet after the U21s’ All-Ireland win last month.

Sat, 25 Jun, 2011

Fallon: Where to start with Galway...

FORMER Galway great and selector Ja Fallon has admitted the county’s senior footballers are in crisis — but insists all is not lost for the Tribesmen if they lose their Allianz Division One status.

Tue, 01 Mar, 2011

Meehan calls time on Galway career

Declan Meehan has announced his retirement from senior inter-county football, bringing an end to his 14-year career with the Galway senior footballers.

Thu, 06 Jan, 2011

Meehan ends glorious Galway career

ONE OF Galway’s favourite senior footballers for the past 15 years, Declan Meehan, has announced his retirement from inter-county action.

Thu, 06 Jan, 2011

Galway delay team announcement

Injuries to Diarmuid Blake, Ja Fallon and Derek Savage have forced Galway to delay their team announcement for tomorrow's All-Ireland SFC third round qualifier against Meath (O'Moore Park, throw-in 4pm).

Fri, 20 Jul, 2007

Louth unchanged for Rebels clash

LOUTH have named the same starting 15 that overcame Kildare last weekend for tomorrow’s All-Ireland SFC qualifier against Cork at Portlaoise.

Fri, 20 Jul, 2007

Jubilant Sligo champions at last

Galway 0-12 Sligo 1-10

Sun, 08 Jul, 2007

Time for Tribes to get back amongst the elite

GALWAY captain Kieran Fitzgerald believes the Tribesmen have regained their place amongst the top teams in the land.

Thu, 05 Jul, 2007

Blake returns to Galway defence

Defender Diarmuid Blake has returned to the Galway team for Sunday's Connacht SFC semi-final clash with Leitrim (Carrick-on-Shannon, throw-in 2pm).

Fri, 22 Jun, 2007

A decisive win for Galway

Galway gained revenge on Mayo for their NFL semi-final defeat - winning decisively by 2-10 to 0-9 - to kickstart their Connacht SFC title bid in sunny Salthill.

Sun, 20 May, 2007

Galway edge out Louth

Louth 0-11 Galway 1-12

Sun, 01 Apr, 2007

Fiery first half ensures Galway win

Cormac Bane and Nicky Joyce shot 1-5 between them as Galway won their second successive match in NFL Division 1B, holding off a late rally from Kildare at Pearse Stadium.

Sun, 11 Mar, 2007

Ho-hum feel to Laois/Galway clash

Defender Brian McCormack popped over the match-winning point in a disappointing Division 1B clash in Portlaoise.

Sat, 10 Feb, 2007

Armstrong goal helps Galway into final

Salthill-Knocknacarra star Sean Armstrong knocked in Galway's only goal as they comprehensively beat GMIT 1-19 to 0-7 to qualify for the Connacht FBD League final today.

Sun, 21 Jan, 2007

Galway get past Leitrim despite wides

Galway 0-7 Leitrim 0-4

Sun, 14 Jan, 2007

Galway win in difficult conditions

Galway got their Connacht FBD League defence off to a winning start by beating Sligo 0-13 to 0-10 in heavy rain in Tubbercurry today.

Sun, 07 Jan, 2007

Forde points to the 50/50 challenges forwards lost

PETER FORDE will have nightmares about the alarming inability to capitalise on scoring opportunities. In time it may very well determine his future as Galway football manager.

Mon, 31 Jul, 2006

Westmeath star O'Shaughnessy to miss qualifier

An Achilles injury is expected to keep Westmeath midfielder David O'Shaughnessy out of Saturday's All-Ireland SFC qualifier against Galway at Pearse Stadium (throw-in 7pm).

Tue, 25 Jul, 2006

Ford happy with Galway progress

WE can only speculate now, but, it’s worth asking if Kerry might have fared better against Tyrone in last season’s championship decider if they had met Galway beforehand.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2006

Galway question marks — Mayo by four points

Ray Silke

Sat, 09 Jul, 2005

Division 1B NFL: preview

There are four matches down for decision in Division 1B of the National Football League today.

Sun, 06 Feb, 2005

Fallon to select for Galway

Former Footballer of the Year Ja Fallon was announced yesterday as a selector for Galway next year.

Thu, 28 Oct, 2004

Fallon retires from Galway team

Galway star Ja Fallon has dropped a bombshell on his county management team by announcing his retirement from inter-county football.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2003

Déjà vu as Donegal miss their moment

Donegal 0-14, Galway1-11

Tue, 05 Aug, 2003

Galway shuffle pack for Donegal date

Galway boss John O'Mahony has shuffled his pack ahead of Monday's All-Ireland quarter-final tie with Donegal at Croke Park - and returned Michael Donnellan to his more accustomed wing forward role.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2003

Donnellan and Meehan get nod

ALLSTAR Michael Donnellan and teenage sensation Michael Meehan have been recalled to the Galway team for next Monday’s Bank of Ireland, All-Ireland SFC quarter-final showdown with Donegal at Croke Park.

Thu, 31 Jul, 2003

Galway lead Mayo at half-time

Galway lead Mayo by double scores at half-time in the Connacht Final at Pearse Stadium.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2003

Donnellan handed centre-back role for Galway

The inspirational Michael Donnellan has been named in a surprising defensive role for Galway's Munster SFC clash with Leitrim on Sunday.

Thu, 29 May, 2003

Galway name Donnellan and Fallon for Leitrim clash

MICHAEL DONNELLAN and Ja Fallon have been included in the Galway team for Sunday’s Bank of Ireland, Connacht SFC semi-final clash with Leitrim, at Carrick-On-Shannon.

Thu, 29 May, 2003

Dublin Div 1 status preserved as Joyce fails to convert free

Dublin 0-12 Galway1-9

Mon, 07 Apr, 2003

Donnellan back in training

MICHAEL DONNELLAN is back in light training, but is still weeks away from a return to playing competitive football for Galway.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2003

Fired-up Roscommon best in battle of the west

Roscommon 2-10

Mon, 10 Mar, 2003

Cooper’s red card swings it

“SURE, its’ only the league.”

Mon, 17 Feb, 2003

Places still up for grabs in Ireland’s Rules Series squad

AUSTRALIA may have finalised its 26-man squad for the upcoming International Rules Series, but Ireland’s squad remains very much a work-in-progress.

Thu, 26 Sep, 2002

McNamara expecting a battle to savour

DON'T ask him to predict the result.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2002

Fallon loses fitness battle

Ja Fallon has lost his battle to be fit for the Connacht football final at the weekend.

Thu, 27 Jun, 2002

GAA: Buckley to play in opening International Rules test

Niall Buckley is set to take part in Friday’s international rules test against Australia after fears for his fitness abated today.

Wed, 10 Oct, 2001

GAA: Galway name starting 15

Galway will line out in this Sunday's Bank of Ireland Football Semi-Final against Derry as they did for the All-Ireland Quarter-Final win over Roscommon.

Thu, 23 Aug, 2001