Joyce: ‘People say it’s only the provincials. They’re only saying that to gloss over getting beat’

Galway now face Sligo in the Connacht final in Castlebar on May 7th.

Galway’s manager Padraic Joyce celebrates with his daughter Jodie and son Charlie

Pádraic Joyce knows better than most what it is like to carry a Galway team to victory from the inside line. In Dr Hyde Park, full forward Damien Comer produced a terrific display hitting 1-4 to swing the Connacht semi-final in their favour.

“He was outstanding in fairness to him,” said Joyce with a smile post-match. “He probably carried us there on his own, he might have a bit of a sore back going home from all the carrying. He was really good, kicked 1-4, caught kickouts as well and he had a great block there at the end. He is working for the team, he is a great talent.”