Galway seek Connacht fixture deferral to facilitate Hanley’s Rules trip

GALWAY GAA officials have asked the Connacht Council to postpone the provincial club semi-finals for a couple of weeks to allow Finian Hanley to travel with the Irish squad to Australia.

Hanley, who was vice-captain last year, is due to skipper Salthill/Knocknacarra in their Galway SFC semi-final replay on Sunday afternoon against Tuam Stars.

Hanley will travel to Australia on Monday if Salthill lose but if they win, the Galway SFC final is scheduled for the following Sunday as the Connacht club semi-final is fixed for the following week, November 6th.