Venue confirmed for Galway ladies footballers All-Ireland quarter-final
THE GALWAY ladies footballers will play Mayo in the All-Ireland quarter final on Sunday July 5th in Tuam Stadium at 5:45pm.
Galway head into the All-Ireland quarter-final in impressive form, having recorded comprehensive victories over Tyrone and Meath during the group stages. Olivia Divilly, Roisin Leonard and Kate Slevin have been central to their success in front of goal, combining for 3-25 in their side’s opening two games. Meanwhile, Daniel Moynihan’s side claimed the Connacht title with a hard-fought 1-11 to 0-11 victory over Mayo in May.
Moynihan’s team have shown steady progression throughout the 2026 campaign, reaching the Division One League final before adding the Connacht Championship crown to their achievements. Galway have also come agonisingly close to lifting the Brendan Martin Cup in recent years. In 2024, they were beaten by Kerry in the All-Ireland final, while last season their championship hopes ended in heartbreaking fashion with an extra-time semi-final defeat to Dublin.
A key factor in Galway’s success has been Moynihan’s ability to blend experience with emerging talent. Established leaders such as Nicola Ward, Louise Ward, Olivia Divilly and Roisin Leonard continue to provide a strong backbone for the side, while younger players including Niamh Divilly, Kate Thompson and Kate Slevin have brought fresh energy to the team
Former Mayo ladies footballer Diana O’Hora is into her first year in charge of her native county. Mayo had a mixed group campaign defeating Donegal and tasting a defeat to Dublin. Armagh face Kildare, Kerry take on Meath and All-Ireland champions Dublin meet Cork in the other three quarter-finals on next Saturday 4th.