Why the Connacht final was Damien Comer's finest hour in a Galway jersey

The full-forward has enjoyed better performances before but never was it like this.

Galway’s Damien Comer celebrates with the Nestor Cup after beating Mayo in the Connacht SFC final. Picture: ©INPHO/James Crombie

This meant more. As Connor Gleeson drove over a spectacular long range free that ultimately proved the winner, Galway selector John Concannon turned Pied Piper. His jig up the sideline signalled a premature pitch invasion. Their time in the sun would duly come.

Prior to Sunday, this was a dark week for Galway GAA. Their minors were well beaten by Mayo last week. The hurlers couldn’t beat Kilkenny at home and collapsed away to Wexford. The U20s fell short in the Connacht final on Saturday. Talk about adding to the pressure.