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Kieran Shannon: An unwanted distinction for the Galway footballers

Galway have the peculiar, unwanted distinction of being kings of Connacht yet not even having a spot in the last eight to show for it, courtesy of some beloved neighbours of theirs
SLIPPED AWAY: Galway’s Shane Walsh reacts to a missed chance. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

SLIPPED AWAY: Galway’s Shane Walsh reacts to a missed chance. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Tue, 27 Jun, 2023 - 19:36
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And just like that they’re now yesterday’s news, reduced to a quiz question.

Who are the first senior provincial football champions to fail to make it to even an All Ireland football quarter-final?

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