For some players it’s clear from a young age that they are special. For others, their qualities don’t shine until later in life. This was most certainly the case for two of Galway’s brightest stars growing up, as one (no surprise who) was mapped out as the best from a young age, while another (you’ll […]

8 years ago

“Ooooh, I can feel the shudders all the way up here on the seventh floor!” Eight minutes into the All-Ireland Hurling Final and Limerick were tipping along nicely. John Kiely’s men had come out of the blocks at a decent clip and were 0-4 to 0-2 up against the reigning champions. Seamus Flanagan was putting […]

8 years ago

Major boost for The Tribesmen, here. Galway have made just one change to the team that defeated Clare by a point in the All-Ireland semi-final replay, and it is a significant one. Galway manager Micheál Donoghue saw his side battle through against The Banner to reach the final, on Sunday, and to be in a position […]

8 years ago

For such a GAA stronghold, Galway don’t win as much as they should. Their last All-Ireland football title was in 2001 and before 2016 the last time Liam MacCarthy was out west was way back in 1988. In that time Galway reached six All-Ireland finals and played in seven inclusive of their drawn match and […]

8 years ago

Exactly how it should be

9 years ago

‘I couldn’t understand how he wasn’t getting more game time’

9 years ago