John Connolly: 'As a hurler Gerry was probably the best of us, if he applied himself'

Former Galway hurler John Connolly celebrates the 2017 All-Ireland SHC title with Joe Canning. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Former Galway hurler John Connolly has spoken emotionally about the legendary Castlegar family’s sad farewell to their brother Gerry, five years ago.

The famous band of seven Connolly brothers — John, Padraig, Michael, Joe, Tom, Murt and Gerry — starred for 'Cashel', as they were better known,  for many years, securing two county titles before the club’s finest hour came in their All-Ireland club final win in 1980.