Organisation: Clarinbridge

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Alan Kerins: Galway teams of my era were too accepting of mediocrity

Former Galway dual star Alan Kerins reckons the hurling teams he played on, coming up short in two All-Ireland finals, may have been too nice and too quick to accept mediocrity.

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Larkins see off Athenry to reach quarters

A Tommy Larkins side who won their only Galway SHC title back in 1971 will bid to dethrone the reigning champions St Thomas’ in the quarter-finals of this year’s title race.

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Cork GAA confirm senior championship quarter-finals details

Cork GAA has slated attractive senior hurling championship quarter-final double-headers for the weekends of September 14-15 and 21-22.

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'The time is now right': Micheál Donoghue steps down as Galway manager

Galway v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

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All-Star Conor Cooney concern for Galway ahead of Championship

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UCC ease to home quarter-final with win over NUIG at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

NUIG send Fitzgibbon holders UL crashing out

NUIG manager Jeff Lynskey was thrilled as the Galway college sent holders UL crashing out of the Fitzgibbon Cup to create a Group A decider against UCC.

Thu, 24 Jan, 2019

UCD grab a draw against NUIG in entertaining Fitzgibbon Cup encounter

UCD were indebted to a brace of late frees from Ronan Hayes as they recued a share of the spoils with NUIG after their entertaining Fitzgibbon Cup Group A encounter at David Billings Park.

Sun, 20 Jan, 2019

Galway SHC: Sparkling win for Cappataggle

Reigning Galway SHC champions Liam Mellows will face Tynagh-Abbey/Duniry in the quarter-finals this year.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2018

Jeff Lynskey has no fears of Liam Mellows freezing in Galway hurling final

The pride in Jeff Lynskey’s voice is unmistakable. 

Sat, 02 Dec, 2017

DRA expected to rule on Galway player eligibility row

A breakthrough is expected this week in the impasse which has held up the Galway SHC championship in a row over the eligibility of a player

Tue, 03 Oct, 2017

DRA expected to rule on Galway player eligibility row

A breakthrough is expected this week in the impasse which has held up the Galway SHC championship in a row over the eligibility of a player.

Tue, 03 Oct, 2017

Micheál Donoghue defends Galway’s homecoming after Hurling League win

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue has defended the decision to hold a mini-homecoming celebration after their Allianz Hurling League final win.

Thu, 04 May, 2017

At 27, Joe Canning’s able to see beyond the flak and the flames

You can find a remarkable TV show on the internet featuring the Canning, Lynch, Smith and Hayes brothers of Portumna as their club plotted their way to three All-Ireland titles in four years around the end of the last decade.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2016

Relegation won’t dent Galway's championship focus, insists Micheál Donoghue

Micheál Donoghue refuses to believe Galway’s relegation from Division 1A will have any impact on their championship prospects.

Thu, 02 Jun, 2016

John O'Dwyer cancels out Joe Canning’s sideline cut in thrilling finish

Galway 2-19 Tipperary 1-22: When you see two such moments of class in the fourth minute of injury-time, who can deny a draw was a fair return for each side? But it doesn’t help either climb away from the relegation places in Division 1B.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

Galway championship format restructured

The Galway senior hurling championship, which has produced half of the teams which have won the last 24 All-Ireland club titles, has undergone a radical overhaul.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2016

Deflated Micheal Donoghue struggles for answers

Micheal Donoghue is only in the Galway job a matter of weeks but already he has twice experienced defeat to Dublin at Parnell Park.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016

Micheal Donoghue steps into the breach in Galway

Former All-Ireland winning club hurling manager Micheal Donoghue has been entrusted with picking up the pieces in Galway as the replacement for ousted boss Anthony Cunningham.

Wed, 23 Dec, 2015

Galway could consider outside manager to replace Anthony Cunningham

Galway could appoint an outside manager to succeed Anthony Cunningham after it was confirmed that no restriction has been placed on clubs making nominations for the post.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2015

Former Tipperary manager Eamon O’Shea linked with Galway move

Former Tipperary manager Eamon O’Shea could be set for a sensational return to top-level inter-county coaching with Galway.

Fri, 20 Nov, 2015

Anthony Cunningham furious at ‘kangaroo court’ Galway exit

Aiming a volley of fury at Galway’s senior hurlers, Anthony Cunningham stepped down as manager yesterday evening.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

Galway far too powerful for Cork in Intermediate final

Galway 0-23 Cork 0-14: After capturing their first All-Ireland Intermediate hurling title in 13 years, Saturday night was all about rest and recovery for the Galway hurlers ahead of a Sunday morning training session.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2015

Galway trounce Cork to win All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling title

Galway clinched the All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Championship tonight, piling more misery on Cork in the process.

Sat, 08 Aug, 2015

No motion for ban on oversized hurleys

The motion calling for a ban on oversized hurleys won’t be on next month’s Congress Clár in Cavan.

Wed, 14 Jan, 2015

Diet the key for Gort ace O’Donoghue

Gerard O’Donoghue will line out for Gort at corner-forward in tomorrow’s Galway senior county hurling final against Portumna in Kenny Park, Athenry (1.30pm).

Sat, 13 Dec, 2014

Rules in the spotlight again

It’s almost that time of year again when clubs put forward motions to county conventions, but 2014 is slightly different.

Tue, 28 Oct, 2014

Portumna impress

Goals from Joe Canning and young Ronan O’Meara saw Portumna past Athenry and set up a rematch of last year’s Galway SHC final with Loughrea at the quarter- final stage.

Mon, 15 Sep, 2014

High-flying Gort turn on the style

Richie Cummins hit two goals as Gort gave the performance of the weekend in the Galway SHC and are now sitting top of Group B, with two wins from two, after defeating Clarinbridge 4-10 to 1-9.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2014

Canning: Club glory gives no county guarantee

Galway hurler Joe Canning believes their failure to translate club success onto the inter-county stage has been "blown out of proportion".

Thu, 08 May, 2014

No debate on the use of keeper’s hurley for frees

Clarinbridge’s motion to outlaw the use of a goalkeeper’s hurley for free-taking will not be heard at next month’s Congress as playing rule motions cannot be tabled until 2015.

Thu, 30 Jan, 2014

Duffy’s enlightening vision

This morning, GAA director general Páraic Duffy delivers his sixth and possibly penultimate annual report.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2014

Fitzhenry questions sense of ‘Nash rule’

Damien Fitzhenry believes Anthony Nash will be discriminated against if a new motion is brought in to ensure all close-range frees and penalties are struck before the 20m line.

Thu, 16 Jan, 2014

Galway look at ban on using keepers’ hurleys for frees

A motion to outlaw the use of goalkeeper’s hurleys for scoring has been forwarded to the Galway County Convention to be prepared for the GAA National Congress.

Sat, 07 Dec, 2013

Donohue passing puts final into perspective

The weather has taken a bad turn in Galway with heavy rain and a biting wind adding to the numbness which has been felt, especially in the south of the county, in the past few days.

Mon, 28 Oct, 2013

St Thomas stay on course to retain title

Reigning All-Ireland champions St Thomas remain on course to retain their crown after surviving a do-or-die group clash with the 2011 winners Clarinbridge last evening.

Mon, 15 Jul, 2013

Cooney inspires St Thomas’ to victory

Conor Cooney got defending All-Ireland champions St Thomas’ Galway SHC campaign back on track with their first win of the group stages over Killimordaly.

Mon, 24 Jun, 2013

Canning points see off champs

Joe Canning hit the winning points as Portumna dealt a severe blow to All-Ireland club hurling champions St Thomas’ defence of their Galway title.

Mon, 03 Jun, 2013

Might and fight seal historic day for St Thomas’

St Thomas (Galway) 1-11 v Kilcormac-Killoughey (Offaly) 1-09

Mon, 18 Mar, 2013

First ever All-Ireland hurling title for St Thomas

St Thomas (Galway) 1-11 Kilcormac-Killoughey (Offaly) 1-9

Sun, 17 Mar, 2013

Relegation: GAA’s hidden horror

It’s the taboo word within the club game.

Mon, 26 Nov, 2012

Early goals set Loughrea up for clash with Turloughmore

Loughrea, winners in 2006 and runners-up in two of the last three finals, booked their place in the Galway SHC semi-finals with a 2-10 to 1-13 win over neighbours and arch-rivals Mullagh yesterday.

Mon, 22 Oct, 2012

Mullagh lead way as Galway sides take top honours

Galway’s club sides made a strong start to the weekend for the hurlers of the West with four of the six All-Ireland 7s/11s titles going to the Tribesmen on Saturday.

Mon, 10 Sep, 2012

Omens good for Galway after All-Ireland club success

Galway clubs paved the way for the Seniors tomorrow when taking four of the six All-Ireland Sevens/Elevens titles on offer this afternoon.

Sat, 08 Sep, 2012

Future is bright as Cappy proudly standing together

There’s always been an elitism in Galway hurling that influenced the way the county used to play.

Sat, 08 Sep, 2012

St Brigid’s go the extra to secure glory in Féile

St Brigid’s, Dublin claimed a unique All-Ireland double on Saturday.

Mon, 09 Jul, 2012

Officials deny Cork outfit a shot at final

Controversy reigned at the All-Ireland Féile na nGael Under-14 competition in Dublin last night, with Cork side Aghabullogue thrown out of the Division 1 camogie competition.

Sat, 07 Jul, 2012

Gort keeping low profile despite great local buzz

Gort chairman Martin Kerins confounds your opener pretty quickly.

Sat, 11 Feb, 2012

Experts on call to help players cope

THE Gaelic Players’ Association (GPA) have launched a 24-hour confidential counselling helpline for its members during the festive period.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2011

Galway Hurling Review seeks to revamp club championship structure

A REVAMP of the county championship structures was the main recommendation to emerge from the Galway Hurling Review unveiled at theClayton Hotel in Ballybrit yesterday.

Wed, 30 Nov, 2011

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