Galway SHC: Sarsfields make winning start to title defence

Champions Sarsfields made a winning start to the defence of their Galway SHC title when they beat 2013 All-Ireland winners St Thomas’, 1-18 to 1-15 at Kenny Park in Athenry.
Galway SHC: Sarsfields make winning start to title defence
Mon, 25 Apr, 2016 - 01:00
Daragh Small

Sarsfields led 0-11 to 0-7 at half-time, and Alan Ward’s second-half goal sealed the win, with Eanna Burke striking a consolation goal for St Thomas’.

Jamie Ryan got the vital goal for Loughrea as they ground out a 1-17 to 0-18 win over Turloughmore.

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GaaHurlingPlace: Kenny ParkPlace: AthenryPlace: LoughreaPerson: Alan WardPerson: Éanna BurkePerson: Jamie RyanPerson: Wayne WalshPerson: Albert MullinsPerson: Richie CumminsPerson: Paul KillileaPerson: Ger FarragherPerson: Kevin KeanePerson: Enda ConcannonPerson: MartinPerson: Patrick DolphinPerson: Cyril DonnellanPerson: Emmet WardPerson: Liam MellowsPerson: Jason FlynnPerson: Tommy LarkinsPerson: Shane MaloneyPerson: Abbey-DuniryPerson: Paul GordonPerson: Niall MannionPerson: CRAIG KENNEDYPerson: AbbeyknockmoyPerson: Cathal DervanPerson: Finian CoonePerson: Iomar CreavenPerson: KiltormerEvent: Galway SHCEvent: All-IrelandEvent: 2014 All-IrelandOrganisation: SarsfieldsOrganisation: St ThomasOrganisation: St Thomas’Organisation: LoughreaOrganisation: TurloughmoreOrganisation: GortOrganisation: CastlegarOrganisation: PortumnaOrganisation: GalwayOrganisation: Padraig Pearses’Organisation: CappataggleOrganisation: BeaghOrganisation: TynaghOrganisation: CarnmoreOrganisation: MullaghOrganisation: Athenry
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