John Fallon

RTÉ Sport contributor

Dublin , Ireland - 8 June 2025; Stephen Donnelly of Kilkenny in action against John Fleming of Galway during the Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship final match between Kilkenny and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile vi

Kilkenny hold off Galway rally to secure Leinster crown

Kilkenny held off a late Galway rally to capture their 77th Leinster SHC title as they completed six provincial crowns in a row at Croke Park.

Hurling • 08 Jun

Conor Whelan scored two points against Antrim while pulling the strings from No 11

Whelan happy to take centre stage for D-day with Dubs

Galway captain Conor Whelan says he is enjoying his new role as a half-forward as they prepare to face Dublin on Sunday with a place in the Leinster SHC final at stake.

Hurling • 21 May

TJ Brennan of Galway (R) in action against Antrim's Eoin O'Neill

Galway annihilate 14-man Antrim in Salthill sunshine

Galway chalked up their third win in this year's Leinster SHC as they eased to a 28-point victory over a very disappointing Antrim side who will need to show a big improvement for next weekend's relegation showdown against Offaly.

Hurling • 17 May

Gavin Lee keeps his eye on the ball despite attentions of Wexford's Rory O'Connor

Masterful Mannion leads Galway to victory over Wexford

Cathal Mannion led the way with a haul of 0-17 as Galway saw off Wexford with an impressive display in this Leinster SHC clash at Pearse Stadium.

Hurling • 10 May

Galway will meet Mayo in the Connacht final

Galway comfortable in defeating Roscommon in Salthill

Galway remain on course for a four-in-a-row in Connacht for the first time in almost six decades after setting up a provincial final date against Mayo when they saw off Roscommon with ease in Salthill.

Football • 20 Apr

Cian Prendergast managed two tries, one a penalty for Connacht to contribute to a dominant first-half

Connacht surrender lead against 13-man Racing

Connacht's hopes of making a push for only the second piece of silverware in their history went up in smoke at Dexcom Stadium when they were blown away by a Racing side who had a man sent off after just 13 minutes.

Rugby • 12 Apr

Shayne Bolton celebrates with teammates Cathal Forde and Finn Treacy after scoring a try in Connacht's victory

Connacht conquer Cardiff to reach Challenge quarters

Connacht did more than enough to see off Cardiff at Dexcom Stadium in Galway to advance to the last eight in the Challenge Cup.

Rugby • 05 Apr

Dylan Geaney reacts to finding the net for Kerry

Kerry book place in final after seeing off Galway

Kerry saw off Galway's challenge to book a place in the Allianz League final after an impressive victory at Pearse Stadium in Salthill.

Football • 23 Mar

Shane Walsh earned Galway a share of the spoils at the death

Walsh strikes late to earn Galway draw with Tyrone

Shane Walsh drove a two-point free into a diagonal wind to snatch a dramatic draw for Galway with the final kick of a cracking clash at Tuam Stadium.

Football • 02 Mar

Shane Walsh delivered a bravura display as Galway went top of Division 1

Sizzling Walsh inspires Galway to win in Salthill gale

Galway maintained their unbeaten start to the Allianz League as Shane Walsh turned on a masterclass of shooting to bring Donegal's winning start to an end at Pearse Stadium despite playing two periods with just 13 men.

Football • 23 Feb