Tag Archives: Galway

Croke Park is the venue for the biggest day in the camogie calendar as Kilkenny and Galway go head-to-head to secure the O’Duffy Cup.  Here is everything you need to know ahead of the busy day of camogie action. _____ What’s on? The All-Ireland junior, intermediate and senior camogie finals. _____ What time is throw-in? Junior final: Kerry v Limerick, 12pm …

After four months of surprise results, one-sided affairs, and officiating dramas, we have reached the end of the 2019 Senior Hurling Championship. Tipperary were crowned All-Ireland champions following their 14-point hammering of Kilkenny in the final last weekend. Though the Premier County showed promise at times during their Allianz League campaign, we placed them in sixth in our overall hurling …

Galway 2-10 Mayo 2-09 Galway are through to the senior ladies football final for the first time in 14 years after a dramatic one-point victory over Connacht rivals Mayo in Croke Park.  It was a historic day for the sport as it marked the first time that the semi-final stages were held in the Jones’ Road venue and Galway created …

Micheál Donoghue has stepped down from his position as Galway manager after four seasons in charge of the Tribesmen. Donoghue announced his departure on Tuesday after a successful spell in charge despite their early Championship exit this season. His exit comes as somewhat of a shock as Donoghue had agreed to stay on at the helm for two further years …

Another Senior Hurling Championship season has come to an end and while there is still much to discuss following Tipperary’s victory on Sunday, one major talking point is the use of Hawk-Eye.  During the All-Ireland hurling final, a John Donnelly attempt was caught by the Tipperary goalkeeper, Brian Hogan, and he kept the ball in play. However, Hawk-Eye contacted the …

Kilkenny 0-12 Galway 3-14 Reporting by Marisa Kennedy in Croke Park Galway are the Electric Ireland minor champions for the third year running following an 11-point win over Kilkenny in Croke Park this afternoon. Man-of-the-match, Sean McDonagh, was once again in superb form for the Tribesmen, registering 2-8, including a penalty on the stroke of half-time, while Ruben Davitt’s goal …

Ahead of the highly-anticipated All-Ireland hurling final between Kilkenny and Tipperary, Pundit Arena spoke to some of the country’s top hurlers to get their thoughts.  Johnny Coen (Galway), Mark Kavanagh (Laois), Alan Cadogan (Cork), and Cian Boland (Dublin) predict the 2019 decider in Croke Park, the Hurler of the Year and tell us whether or not they would like to see …

Hurling fans were treated to the very best that the sport can offer at the weekend as Kilkenny and Tipperary narrowly edged their way into the All Ireland final. The semi-finals were drenched with everything you would hope for, outrageous scores, magical skill and drama aplenty. The weekend was nothing short of a feast of hurling but, as is always …

Galway 0-20 Wexford 0-11 Reporting by Marisa Kennedy in Croke Park Galway will take on Kilkenny in the Electric Ireland minor hurling final in a replay of last year’s decider after a nine-point win over Wexford in Croke Park. The game never fully ignited as a contest as Wexford failed to score until the 18th minute while Galway maintained their …

In association with Galway and Kilkenny meet in the Electric Ireland Minor Hurling championship on Sunday for the first time since last year’s All Ireland final which saw the Tribesmen trumping the Cats by seven points.  Minor has become a grade in which Galway have flourished in recent times, last year’s victory marking back-to-back All Ireland titles, a feat they …

The venues and times for round four of the All Ireland Senior football championship qualifiers have been confirmed today by the GAA. The draw was made on Monday morning with the Connacht clash between Mayo and Galway arguably the pick of the games. That will take place at the Gaelic Grounds in Limerick at 7 pm on Saturday, July 6th while …

A Connacht derby between Mayo and Galway is the pick of the ties in round four of the qualifiers while Cavan and Tyrone will also clash in an all-Ulster tie. The draw, which was made this morning, also sees Laois face off against Cork while Meath take on Clare as the upcoming Super 8s begin to take shape. The round …

With three minutes left on the clock in Parnell Park, Galway and Dublin were level in the final round game in the Leinster Hurling Championship. Chris Crummey found himself collecting a ball on the edge of the square and burying it into the corner of the net, leaving Colm Callanan with no chance. The goal, together with points from Fergal …

After having her spring campaign disrupted by injury, Aine McDonagh is excited to return to competitive action for Galway as they prepare for the Connacht final against Mayo on Sunday.  The UCD student suffered a stress fracture during the O’Connor Cup final earlier this year and admitted that the injury was due to an accumulation of matches. “It was a …

It was a weekend full of thrills, surprises and disappointments in the hurling championships as Limerick, Galway, Wexford and Cork all registered vital wins. There were some impressive individual performances, not least from Killian Doyle, Cathal Mannion and TJ Reid and they are all included in our hurling team of the week. _____ 1. Nickie Quaid (Limerick) Nickie Quaid didn’t …

Kilkenny goalkeeper Eoin Murphy has said it is too early to tell when he will return to action following a leg injury he picked up in a club game last month. Darren Brennan has stepped into the role in place of the two-time All-Star winner who broke his tibia and is expected to miss all of the Leinster Championship. “I’m …

Galway forward Niall Burke has said that Johnny Glynn and Joseph Cooney are “fully integrated” back into the county panel. Cooney returned from his stint in Australia in April, making an immediate impact for his club Sarsfields with a fine display against Kilnadeema-Leitrim. Meanwhile, Glynn, who is based in New York, has been commuting home to play in the maroon …