It is named after Eamonn Deacy, a former Galway United and Aston Villa player and Republic of Ireland international.

[note 1] When Galway Rovers made their League of Ireland debut in 1977–78, Terryland Park became their home ground.

as an expansion team for the upcoming 2013–14 Women's National League season and they also began to play at the now renamed Eamonn Deacy Park.

In 1996–97, it hosted the first leg of the final as Galway United defeated Cork City 3–1, en route to a 4–2 aggregate win overall.

[2] In 2012, following the death of Eamonn Deacy, the Galway Football Association renamed Terryland Park in his honour.

The renaming ceremony took place in August 2012 and featured a testimonial match between Galway United and Aston Villa legends teams.

Other special guests included three former Republic of Ireland internationals – Packie Bonner, Paul McGrath and Gareth Farrelly.