John Fallon

RTÉ Sport contributor

Rain and wind made it difficult for both sides

Corofin beat Maigh Cuilinn in tough conditions in Tuam

Corofin captured their 23rd Galway SFC title when they ousted Maigh Cuilinn in the final for the second year in a row in difficult conditions at Tuam Stadium.

Football • 27 Oct 24

Eanna Burke (R) came close to a snatching a goal at the death for St Thomas'

All-Ireland champions St Thomas' knocked out in Galway

All-Ireland champions St Thomas' have been knocked out of the Galway SHC title race as Cappataggle came with a late surge to dramatically reach their first ever final.

Hurling • 26 Oct 24

Rob Finnerty collects possession near the end-line

Conroy shines as Galway eventually wear down Monaghan

Veteran Paul Conroy led the way as Galway came good against the wind in the second half to advance to the All-Ireland quarter-finals with a hard-earned 0-14 to 0-11 win over Monaghan at Pearse Stadium.

Football • 22 Jun 24

Donal Burke's goal was crucial in the win

Victorious Dublin reach final and end Galway's summer

Galway's 2017 All-Ireland winning manager Micheal Donoghue masterminded the exit of his native county from this year's title race when his Dublin side booked their place in the Leinster SHC final with a 2-27 to 1-24 victory at Pearse Stadium.

Hurling • 26 May 24

Galway goalkeeper Connor Gleeson celebrates after kicking the winning point against Mayo at Pearse Stadium

Gleeson kicks Galway to dramatic Connacht title

Goalkeeper Connor Gleeson was the hero for Galway as he landed a free in the sixth minute of injury-time from 50 metres into the wind to secure the Connacht SFC title for the third year in a row for the Tribesmen after a gripping final at Pearse Stadium.

Football • 05 May 24

Brian Concannon scored one of the Galway goals

Galway rescue a point in entertaining Kilkenny clash

A point from Galway captain Conor Whelan in the fifth minute of added time rescued a draw in their Leinster SHC clash with Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium.

GAA • 28 Apr 24

The return of towering forward Johnny Glynn represents a major boost for Galway in their quest for Liam MacCarthy

Galway target man Glynn commits to All-Ireland campaign

Galway hurlers have received a timely boost, with manager Henry Shefflin confirming that Johnny Glynn has joined the squad for the upcoming championship and has committed to them for the summer.

GAA • 17 Apr 24

Dublin's Conor Donohoe in action against Gavin Lee and Conor Cooney, 12, of Galway

Ice cool Cooney shines as 12-man Galway quell Dublin

Galway secured top flight league hurling next season as they finished strongly to beat Dublin 1-23 to 1-15 in a fiery contest which produced four red cards and eleven bookings.

GAA • 10 Mar 24

Emma Duggan is presented with the cup by LGFA HEC chairperson Daniel Caldwell

Duggan hails DCU Dóchas Éireann character after cup win

Meath's double All-Ireland winner Emma Duggan said she was honoured to skipper DCU Dóchas Éireann to their second O'Connor Cup title in a row when they saw off UCC by 2-16 to 2-14 after extra-time in the final.

GAA • 10 Mar 24

Kevin Cooney suffered a hamstring injury in the Walsh Cup final

Blow for Galway as Cooney ruled out for Leinster tilt

Galway have suffered a big early season set-back with Kevin Cooney, a versatile forward who really became a key figure last season, ruled out until the closing stages of the championship.

Hurling • 04 Feb 24