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McDaid hails Galway's defensive heroes

Galway's Cillian McDaid praised his side's defensive work, singling out Dylan McHugh and goalkeeper Connor Gleeson as his side's match-winners as they claimed a fourth consecutive Connacht SFC title.

Football • 04 May

Deely's four-year term with London GAA at an end

Ciaran Deely's four-year stint as London GAA manager has come to an end after the decision was made by the county board not to continue his tenure.

GAA • 03 Jul 19

Tom Flynn was reflecting on a previous defeat to Mayo, form which has since changed

Flynn happy to stick with Galway's tactics

Tom Flynn has no qualms over Galway's style of play, with memories of previous disorganisation reinforcing his belief in Kevin Walsh's approach.

GAA • 13 Jun 19

Kevin Walsh has now managed Galway to three successive championship successes over Mayo

Walsh: 'It was always going to be that sort of game'

Galway manager Kevin Walsh acknowledged that his own side have plenty to improve upon after their three-point win over Mayo in the hotly anticipated Connacht SFC meeting in Castlebar.

GAA • 13 May 18

Leitrim matchwinner Noel Plunkett grapples with New York's Colin Keane in last night's game in Gaelic Park

'We knew they'd been targeting us for a long time'

Leitrim's match-winner in Gaelic Park, Noel Plunkett, said his side never panicked even when it appeared that the Connacht campaign was over late in extra-time.

GAA • 07 May 18

The Leitrim players warm-up for their recent game in New York in 2013

'Leitrim will always have that fear' - A New York scare

Leitrim may have cantered to victory in their last two visits to Gaelic Park, but a combination of their own recent Championship form and the presence of Jamie Clarke in the New York line-up leaves many believing we could witness a Connacht Championship first this weekend.

GAA • 04 May 18

Damien Comer hit three points in the Allianz League final in Croke Park

'Beatable' Dubs as defensive as anyone - Comer

Dublin are "every bit as defensive" as the rest of the teams chasing All-Ireland glory, according to Galway captain Damien Comer.

Football • 03 May 18

Emlyn Mulligan has suffered another knee injury

Blow for Leitrim as Mulligan suffers knee injury

Leitrim have been dealt a blow ahead of their Connacht Championship clash with London after star player Emlyn Mulligan announced he had suffered another knee injury.

GAA • 17 May 17

Carew: New York game a 'disaster' for depleted Sligo

Sligo manager Niall Carew has criticised the Connacht Council's scheduling of Sunday's Championship opener with New York as he will be shorn three key players owing to college exams.

GAA • 02 May 17