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Sun, Aug 02, 2026

Time to head down to the press conference.... More in a while. Full list of action shots will be on our social media in a short while.

Kate Geraghty lifts the Brendan Martin Cup aloft.  Thanks the management and backroom team — and LGFA Galway County Board.  Dedicates to every past player for setting the standard. A dream come true, she says. To all who played and didn't play today, tribute to them all. Thanks to famiiles, friends. L:ooks forwrad to the homecoming tomorrow. Great scenes here. Spinetingling scenes here (even for this Mayoman)

Geraghty's bid to join illustrious club of Galway captains

Wed, Jul 29, 2026

The Brendan Martin Cup is within reach for Galway's skipper. Close your eyes and you can almost touch it. Kate Geraghty is 60 minutes away from joining the illustrious club of just Annette Clarke of Galway captains to climb the steps of the Hogan Stand.

THE FULL FORWARD: Painful, but not pointless

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

There is an old saying that sport can be wonderfully uplifting one week and brutally unforgiving the next. Galway hurling experienced both ends of that spectrum in the space of a fortnight.

Tribeswomen's two-in-a-row dream hits crunch time

Thu, Jul 23, 2026

Galway take on Kilkenny in the All-Ireland semi-final this Saturday afternoon in Semple Stadium.

All-Ireland final date at stake for flying Tribeswomen

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Galway Ladies' will bid to book their place in All-Ireland final when they take on Armagh at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford this Saturday afternoon.

Donoghue’s tactical intelligence and belief in teamwork key to Galway’s revolution

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Micheál Donoghue has established himself as one of the most respected hurling managers of the modern era, earning a reputation for calm leadership, tactical intelligence and an unwavering belief in teamwork.

John Kiely – the man behind Limerick’s golden age

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Few managers have transformed a county’s fortunes as comprehensively as John Kiely. Since taking charge of Limerick, the Galbally native has overseen one of the greatest eras in hurling history, creating a team that has redefined excellence through consistency, innovation and an unwavering commitment to collective success.

Galway’s first final clash with Limerick was a ‘dour hour’

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

This game, the 1923 final, was not actually played until September 1924 when Galway faced Limerick in a ‘dour hour’s hurling’. “Physical strength, fitness and courage were the dominating factors.

A match that defined generations

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

There are matches that decide championships, and there are matches that define generations. The 1980 All-Ireland Hurling Final belonged to the latter. On a warm September afternoon in Croke Park, Galway defeated Limerick by 2-15 to 3-9 and, in doing so, ended a wait that had stretched back to 1923.

Galway’s near miss opened the door to the Limerick dynasty

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

History often turns not on dominance, but on moments. A hooked hurley. A misplaced handpass. A goal at precisely the right time. Sport has an extraordinary way of disguising seismic change behind the narrowest of margins.

The Lyons den — Experienced Cork ref to be man in the middle this Sunday

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

The GAA has confirmed that experienced Cork referee Colm Lyons will take charge of the 2026 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park on Sunday.

Galway v Limerick – All you need to know

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Galway take on Limerick this weekend in one of the biggest days in the Irish sporting calendar.

Following Galway hurling – every step must be earned

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

For me, hurling is never just another sport. It’s part of life, woven into conversations at home, debates in pubs, and memories made on long summer afternoons. As a Galwayman, seeing Galway back in the All-Ireland Hurling Final stirs something deep inside me. It brings pride, excitement, hope, and a flood of memories that remind me why this game means so much to our county.

Mannion still key as Galway return to final stage

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

It is hard to believe how much water has flowed under the bridge since Galway’s last All-Ireland final appearance in 2018. That campaign seemed to be trucking along nicely before Limerick edged Galway in the final to end a 45-year Liam MacCarthy famine.

Mannion focused on process as Galway prepare for Limerick

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

When Cathal Mannion arrived on the Galway scene, his quality was evident from day one. He struck four points from play on his league debut against Dublin back in 2014 and followed it up with another three in Tribesmen’s next outing against Waterford. Not a bad start to life in the maroon and white.

Donoghue calm as Galway final fever builds

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Thirteen days out from an All-Ireland final, and less than 48 hours after Galway had shocked Cork in Croke Park, Micheál Donoghue cut a noticeably relaxed and content figure as he sat down with members of the local media.

Galway's path to the final

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Galway 3-25 Kilkenny 1-16
With a new and exciting wave of talent being developed, the locals went home content that two Leinster SHC points were pocketed with the minimum of fuss.

Galway’s impact sub could make the difference

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Much of the talk has been surrounding Limerick’s strength in depth, but there has been little made of Galway’s contributions from the bench.

THE FULL FORWARD: From wilderness to within reach

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

The second half of Galway’s All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Tipperary last summer made for painful viewing. The eventual Liam MacCarthy champions swept aside the Tribesmen with an ease that was as alarming as it was sobering in front of a sea of Tipp support.

The beauty of the underdog

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Galway enter Sunday’s All-Ireland showpiece as firm underdogs. But history suggests there are few sweeter things in life than an underdog success story.

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