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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

A philosophical Conor Whelan admitted that he would like to have handled the incident with Dublin's Paddy Smyth differently

Whelan willing to serve his penance after seeing red

Galway captain Conor Whelan has admitted that missing Saturday's top of the table NHL clash with Limerick is a blow and a significant "penance".

GAA • 15 Mar 24

Conor Whelan won his second All-Star Award last Friday

Overburdened students drifting away from GAA - Whelan

Galway hurler and PhD candidate Conor Whelan is concerned that student athletes are being driven away from Gaelic games due to excessive demands on their time.

GAA • 21 Nov 23

Much then for Conor Whelan and his colleagues to ponder over the weather

Whelan: Shefflin still the best man to rebuild Galway

Galway forward Conor Whelan feels that manager Henry Shefflin is the best man to continue the work necessary to rebuild the squad heading into 2024.

GAA • 20 Jul 23

Conor Whelan in Fitzgibbon Cup action for NUIG in 2019

Whelan: GAA expenses as a student is a huge issue

Galway forward Conor Whelan says that incurring inter-county expenses as a student is a significant deal and is hopeful the GAA and GPA can find a resolution to their ongoing dispute over player mileage expenses.

GAA • 16 Mar 22

Conor Whelan and his colleagues don't know as of yet when hurling action will resume

Whelan: Lifestyle balance key in these tough times

Much has been said about the uncertain times we are now in as we grapple with the coronavirus, a situation that Conor Whelan knows only too well in his role as a schoolteacher and as a member of the Galway senior hurling squad.

GAA • 02 Apr 20

The ace attacker is a fan of Jamie Carragher's podcast, The Greatest Game

My social distancing: Conor Whelan on plans & podcasts

RTÉ Sport is speaking to our sports stars about how they're using their time and tweaking their training routines to stay fit and healthy. Today, it's the turn of Galway hurler Conor Whelan.

Hurling • 25 Mar 20

Conor Welan picked off three points from play against Wexford

Whelan: First-half display cost Galway the win

Conor Whelan says Galway's failure to take advantage of the elements at Pearse Stadium contributed to their failure to defeat Wexford in the Leinster hurling championship.

GAA • 26 May 19

Nine Tribesmen players were selected on the Galway/Limerick dream team as voted by RTÉ readers

Nine Tribesmen in RTÉ readers' Galway/Limerick XV

The people have spoken. Our readers have voted on a Galway/Limerick dream team and the Tribes account for nine spots on the starting XV.

GAA • 19 Aug 18

Galway's Conor Cooney celebrates with Brian Concannon

Galway put five goals past Offaly in round robin opener

Galway got their Leinster title defence off to a winning start against Offaly in the first round of the round robin series.

Hurling • 12 May 18

Joe Canning, Conor Whelan and Galway kitman Tex Callaghan pay tribute to Niall Donohue after the All-Ireland final

'He was a great hurler, it's a pity he wasn't there'

Galway hurler Niall Donohue's death in 2013 was national news but his loss is still being felt locally, writes Declan Whooley.

GAA • 02 Dec 17

'Both teams are coming into the game very fresh and this will add to the whole spectacle'

Tipperary primed to give Galway ultimate test

There are still some doubts as to whether Galway can seal the deal if it's close coming down the stretch against Tipperary in Sunday's All-Ireland semi-final, writes Richie Hogan.

GAA • 03 Aug 17

Cathal Mannion made a successful return to the Galway team against Laois

Successful return for Mannion as Galway trounce Laois

Cathal Mannion scored 1-05 on his return for Galway as they got their NHL Division 1B campaign back on track with a comprehensive win over Laois at Pearse Stadium in Salthill.

GAA • 05 Mar 17

Galway's Conor Whelan in action in last year's All-Ireland final defeat to Kilkenny at Croke Park

Teen Tribesman over last year's All-Ireland defeat

When Conor Whelan was handed his first Galway start it was a surprise to most hurling fans from outside of the county.

Hurling • 01 Jun 16

Conor Whelan