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Galway hurling manager John McIntyre is appealing to the Galway faithful to get behind his team when they square up to Offaly in the Leinster semi-final.

Portumna did not take long to get back into the winning groove in the county hurling championship last weekend when they defeated Clarinbridge by 0-18 to 0-10.

Ballyhale Shamrocks turned Croke Park green as they secured a record-breaking fifth AIB All-Ireland Senior Hurling Club title on St Patrick's Day, thanks to a hard-earned victory over Portumna.

Nothing lasts for ever and we know that all good things come to an end. And it did for Portuma yesterday.

Portumna’s greatness has long been confirmed, but Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final success at Parnell Park offered another reminder of their ability to deal with an awkward situation.

Galway’s St Patrick’s Day Parade takes place on Wednesday March 17, starting at 12.30pm. However the parade will be the finale of a whole series of events as the St Patrick’s festivities are extended to five days this year.

The most invaluable habit to acquire is a winning one. Portumna simply know how to emerge victorious, and yesterday at Pearse Stadium it wasn’t about being slick or stylish, what mattered was substance.

Portumna validated their credentials as Galway’s top hurling club when they claimed back-to-back titles and their fourth in six years.

Portumna 5-11

Tipperary 1-17