Person: Pete Finnerty

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Connolly senses ‘wind of change’ in Galway mentality

fter 29 years of demeaning criticism and having their manliness questioned, Joe Connolly is relieved to finally see a new breed of Galway hurler emerging.

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White helmet brought to altar as Tony Keady laid to rest

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Tony Keady ‘made everyone feel like he was their best friend’

Sunny side up for the men of Galway

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Pete Finnerty still vexed at 1989 semi-final ref John Denton

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Galway hurling legend Pete Finnerty wants players to walk the walk

John Commins: Time for a new era of Galway heroes to emerge

After the full Irish breakfast and early morning mass in their Dublin hotel, Cyril Farrell would insist on a quick trip out to the Phoenix Park to allow his Galway hurlers limber out.

Thu, 03 Sep, 2015

Tony Keady frustrated at epidemic of soft frees

It’s not the malaise that shadows the Galway senior hurling team that exercises Tony Keady most. 

Sat, 30 May, 2015

Finnerty says Ring counties like ‘second class citizens’

Former Mayo hurling coach Pete Finnerty argues the GAA has to stimulate hurling at Christy Ring Cup level to aid the development of the game.

Sat, 11 May, 2013

Who will lay down the early marker?

Check back over the videos of Galway’s three Championship wins over Brian Cody’s Kilkenny and there are common threads.

Sat, 08 Sep, 2012

Lifting the lid on the pride of Peterswell

He is quiet and unassuming but Anthony Cunningham can let fly in a dressing-room — usually starts with the strongest player and working his way back, says John Fallon

Fri, 07 Sep, 2012

Tribe must develop killer instinct

Pete Finnerty had a neat way of summing up Galway’s failings a few years back.

Sat, 07 Jul, 2012

Galway review group pushing for open draw for All-Ireland

A REVIEW group in Galway under the chairmanship of former GAA President Joe McDonagh is urging the Tribesmen to lead the drive for an open draw system to be introduced for the All-Ireland senior hurling championship.

Tue, 29 Nov, 2011

Kerins brothers lead way for Clarinbridge

THE Kerins’ brothers, Alan and Mark, were outstanding as All-Ireland club champions Clarinbridge eased past Mullagh (2-14 to 0-10) in the Galway SHC quarter-final replay in Athenry.

Mon, 17 Oct, 2011

Portumna in shock as Saints march on

ST THOMAS created a huge shock when they sent three time All-Ireland club champions Portumna crashing out of the Galway SHC after a dramatic weekend of quarter-final action.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2011

Galway hurling board’s top trio to decide future of manager McIntyre

JOHN McINTYRE’S fate as Galway manager will be decided by the three primary officers of the county’s hurling board and not by the high-profile group which has been put together to carry out a detailed investigation into why they are not successful.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2011

Finnerty sticks with Tribe

TWO weeks ago, on the day Galway faced Dublin in the Leinster semi-final, three former greats came out with stinging criticism of John McIntyre’s players in a newspaper article.

Sat, 02 Jul, 2011

Kerry and Derry book places in NHL Division 3A final

Kerry 2-22 Armagh 1-9

Sun, 28 Mar, 2010

Banner revolt gathers pace

THE Clare hurling crisis intensified over the weekend after the majority of players expressed a vote of no confidence in manager Mike McNamara and his backroom team.

Tue, 03 Nov, 2009

Players are only showing their passion

“WHAT’S this all about?” asked Michael Duignan on The Sunday Game recently.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2009

Tight contest between Mayo and Wicklow

Wicklow 1-22 Mayo 3-18 (aet)

Sat, 19 Jul, 2008

RTÉ to screen over 40 live games

RTÉ will screen over 40 live hurling and football championship matches this season.

Sat, 07 May, 2005

Corcoran makes history with award

TWELVE years after being selected in his debut season, Brian Corcoran last night collected a third Vodafone GAA Allstar award.

Sat, 27 Nov, 2004