Galway had verve because they had nerve

It was moving to see the camp and their supporters hold tight the emotion involved, writes PM O'Sullivan. 
Galway had verve because they had nerve
Fri, 08 Sep, 2017 - 01:00
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Hurling could hardly have sought more of 2017.

The best team won, thrice over: NHL final, Leinster Championship, All-Ireland Championship.

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