Sean Kelly: Shane Walsh digging deep to do Galway's dirty work

Sean Kelly paid tribute to the unseen work done by Galway's star forward.
Sean Kelly: Shane Walsh digging deep to do Galway's dirty work

SAYING HELLO: Galway’s Sean Kelly. Pic ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne

Consider the following scenario. Your team kick a late point to go one up. There is a brief delay, the opposition have a kickout and one last chance to equalise. Do you press the kickout or drop back and get set?

In the dramatic story of Galway and Armagh, this chapter has come up twice. In the 2022 All-Ireland quarter-final, Dylan McHugh went down to receive treatment. Meanwhile, Armagh selector Kieran Donaghy visibly waved his team back. Cillian McDaid came forward and kicked a boomer. Penalties followed.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Subscribe to access all of the Irish Examiner.

Annual €130 €80

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited