It is likely a fair chunk of them were from people thinking “Paul who?” but the death of Paul Walker made him the most popular Google search in Ireland in 2013, well ahead even of the likes of Nelson Mandela.

DEPRESSION and mental health are in the news. With Galway hurler Niall Donoghue’s sad death, and Cork hurler Conor Cusack writing about his battle with depression, the GAA and the people of Ireland have been made more aware of depression.

Leading GAA stars have urged men not to bottle up their problems because of the profound effect it can have on mental health.

Former Cork hurler Conor Cusack has opened up about his recovery from depression.

Heart-felt tributes have been paid to a young GAA star following his tragic death on Wednesday.

Tributes are being paid to 22-year-old Galway hurler Niall Donoghue who passed away last night.

Galway hurlers have kept preparations under lock and key for their All-Ireland quarter-final tie against Clare.

Dublin manager Anthony Daly has unsurprisingly named an unchanged team for Sunday's Leinster SHC final against defending champions Galway at Croke Park (throw-in 4pm).

The only good thing about the two semi-finals in Thurles yesterday was the pitch.

All-Star forward Damien Hayes has been brought into the Galway attack for tomorrow's Allianz Hurling League semi-final against Kilkenny at Semple Stadium (throw-in 3.45pm).

Aidan Harte, Jonathan Glynn and Davy Glennon have forced their way into the Galway team for Sunday's Allianz Hurling League Division 1A duel with Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium (throw-in 2pm).

Kilkenny record breaker Henry Shefflin leads the nominations for the 2012 GAA GPA All-Star Hurler of the Year award, but faces stiff competition from his team-mate Paul Murphy and Galway star Joe Canning.

Much as thought they celebrated it at the time, I’d say a lot of Galway people are today half-wishing that Joe Canning had actually missed that last free in the drawn All-Ireland final a few weeks ago.

McGrath got vital Donnellan ‘goal’ decision correct

The Galway hurlers suffered an injury scare last night which threatened to disrupt their preparations for their All-Ireland SHC final replay against Kilkenny.

Galway was rocked by rumours last night that goalkeeper James Skehill had seriously injured his shoulder in training yesterday evening and could miss tomorrow’s All-Ireland senior hurling final replay against Kilkenny.

Before I talk about the game I want to compliment the GAA on the whole package yesterday.

Galway 2-13 Kilkenny 0-19

The battle lines were drawn before the game when Galway showed the fruits of their planning.

Kelly spot on except for last call

Galway 2-13 Kilkenny 0-19

FINAL DEBATE: Should the Leinster champions forget about tactics and go 15 on 15?

So often in recent decades a Galway senior hurling team has come to Croke Park with hopes high and so often, against Cork especially, those hopes have been dashed.

“Semi-finals are for winning.”

One thing that struck me on the way to Croke Park yesterday, the number of Galway supporters around the place.

Galway 0-22 Cork 0-17

Wing forward Cyril Donnellan has been included in the Galway team for tomorrow's All-Ireland SHC semi-final clash with Cork at Croke Park (throw-in 3.30pm).

Now that we’ve all had a bit more time to register last Sunday when we were all so impressed as well as shocked by Galway, there’s a temptation now to be somewhat sceptical of them.

A historic day in Croke Park yesterday, Galway crowned Leinster senior hurling champions for the first time after a first-half display of crushing dominance; a day that may also go down in history for another reason, however, the day an empire began to crumble.

Who would, or could, have predicted this result?

David Collins has recovered from injury to take his place in the Galway team for tomorrow's Leinster SHC final against Kilkenny.

It’s time logic began to enter the thinking of the GAA. We have two huge hurling games tomorrow but at venues 50 miles apart.

The Galway team named to face Offaly in Sunday's Leinster SHC semi-final shows three changes to the side that beat Westmeath last time out.

Kilkenny 3-26 Galway 0-10

Waterford put a stormy week behind them to eke out a two-point win away to Galway yesterday, a gritty victory which owed much to Shane Walsh’s match-turning goal.

There have been so many false dawns by the Tribesmen down through the years that Galway hurling folk must be afraid to look out the window this morning.

Galway 0-20 Dublin 0-13

KILKENNY hurling legend Henry Shefflin is facing the prospect of six months on the sideline recovering from shoulder surgery, it emerged yesterday.

Thomas Codd and Murty Dempsey have been chosen to assist new Wexford senior hurling manager Liam Dunne for his first season in charge.

THE last week has given a strange insight into the condition of Galway hurling over the past two decades after two dynamic and hugely talented underage sides produced emphatic victories on All-Ireland final day.

THERE are clear parallels that can be drawn between this evening’s Bord Gáis Energy All-Ireland U21HC final between Dublin and Galway in Semple Stadium and the minor decider between the same counties last Sunday afternoon.

Galway 0-22 Limerick 2-14

Galway 0-22 Limerick 2-14