Micheál Donoghue defends Galway’s homecoming after Hurling League win

Galway manager Micheál Donoghue has defended the decision to hold a mini-homecoming celebration after their Allianz Hurling League final win.

Thu, 04 May, 2017 - 01:00

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Donoghue and captain David Burke addressed a gathering of supporters at the St Thomas’ club.

Eyebrows were raised by some commentators about a team chasing a first All-Ireland since 1988 holding such an event after a league win in April, though Donoghue rejected this.

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