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As 2025 draws to a close, Maigh Cuilinn stand alone as Galway’s last remaining hope for more provincial glory. To capture the Shane McGettigan Cup, however, they will likely need to deliver their finest hour yet.

During a sporting weekend that gripped the nation, as the Republic of Ireland and Troy Parrott stole the headlines with back-to-back triumphs over Portugal and Hungary, you could be forgiven for missing some of the major stories unfolding closer to home on the GAA front.

It is a matter of real satisfaction that on Saturday afternoon Galway soccer finally celebrates the service and talents of one of its most favoured footballing sons, Stephen Walsh.

A decade on from collecting his first All-Star award, Cathal Mannion has once again been rightfully recognised among hurling’s elite, earning a place on the 2025 All-Star team last weekend — marking a fitting reward at the end of a superb season for the 31-year-old from Ahascragh/Fohenagh.

After last weekend’s action, we now know that Maigh Cuilinn and Loughrea will be Galway’s representatives in the chase for the Andy Merrigan and Tommy Moore Cups.

Most emotions were experienced during a turbulent season in Terryland. The overriding one at full-time last Saturday in Waterford was one of relief.

Faciem Metus founders and brothers Cian and Ryan Monaghan sat down with the Galway Advertiser ahead of the brand's much-anticipated 'Blackout Collection' which drops this week on November 7. They talked everything from building a business around the kitchen table, not being afraid of failure, and how a collaboration with Galway footballer Shane Walsh will drive their ambition to become a GAA activewear staple in years to come.

At various points this season, both teams will have considered themselves clear of the sort of scenario that presents itself to the sides on Saturday in RSC.

Were it not for the magic weaved by Cathal Murray’s senior camogie team in Croke Park last August, it would have been a bleak year for the maroon and white.

For the second weekend in succession, Pearse Stadium will host Galway GAA’s marquee fixtures under the Saturday night lights as the Galway Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals take centre stage.