Tag Archives: Galway

All-Ireland winning hurler with Galway Johnny Glynn has joined the backroom team of the New York footballers for the 2020 campaign. Glynn has been based in New York for three years but travels back every summer to feature for the Galway senior hurlers. Having missed the 2016 season with Galway, Glynn featured for the New York footballers and was part …

All-Ireland winner with Galway Kieran Fitzgerald has backed his former teammate Pádraic Joyce to be successful in his new role as their senior football manager.  Joyce guided the county’s U20 side to the All-Ireland semi-final in his first taste of inter-county management before being handed the reigns of the senior side following the departure of Kevin Walsh. The two-time All-Ireland …

The war of words between Galway GAA and their main sponsors Supermacs has continued today following the surprise statement by the fast food chain.  On Tuesday, Supermacs called for clarification into the county’s spending of the sponsorship money. In a statement, they revealed details of the €1.25 million invested in Galway GAA since becoming their main sponsors five years ago, …

Supermac’s have called for the Galway County Board to show how it has spent sponsorship money. The fast-food chain has been the sponsor of Galway GAA since 1991, one of the longest-running sponsorship deals in the GAA. They have pumped over €1.5m into Galway Gaelic games over the last five years. On Tuesday evening, Supermac’s stated that it would like …

The third annual Electric Ireland Minor Star Awards ceremony took place on Saturday afternoon in Croke Park as the stars of the 2019 season in both hurling and football were honoured.  The awards recognise the effort of not only the Minor players, but those who support them day in and day out, from their coaches to their parents, teachers and …

A euphoric Mick Bohan entered his post-match press conference on Sunday proudly sporting Dublin gear after a historic weekend for the county.  “What a weekend to be a Dub”, he repeated in a satisfied tone. And so it was. After the county’s momentous five-in-a-row win on Saturday evening, the ladies footballers created their own bit of history less than 24 …

It has been a momentous weekend for Dublin as the footballers claimed the elusive five-in-a-row, while on Sunday, the ladies footballers collected the Brendan Martin Cup for the third year-in-a-row.  As expected, a bumper homecoming has been planned that will celebrate the achievements of both teams, however, in an unusual move, the event won’t be held for another two weeks. …

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 …