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Míchéal Donoghue and Davy Fitzgerald pictured in 2016

Six contenders to take over as Galway hurling manager

Who is likely to succeed Shane O'Neill as Galway face into a first season without Joe Canning since 2008?

Shane O'Neill will not be seeking an extension to his two-year term with Galway

Galway on hunt for new manager as O'Neill steps aside

Galway are on the hunt for a new hurling manager after Shane O'Neill informed the county that he would not be seeking an extension to his two-year term.

GAA • 02 Sep 21

Galway manager Shane O'Neill consoles Aidan Harte after their team's loss to Limerick

Shane O'Neill: Little between sides in 'epic battle'

Galway manager Shane O'Neill declared he was proud of his team after they pushed his native Limerick all the way in the All-Ireland hurling semi-final.

GAA • 30 Nov 20

Calmer heads prevail - Galway's zen Limerick commander

In a role often filled by ranters and ravers, Galway manager Shane O'Neill's cool approach marks him out as he plots the downfall of his native Limerick.

GAA • 29 Nov 20

Brian Concannon of Galway in action against Cathal Barrett and Brendan Maher of Tipperary

O'Neill hails Galway's composure in 'epic senior match'

Galway hurling manager Shane O'Neill felt his side showed composure when it mattered most in overcoming Tipperary in Saturday's All-Ireland SHC quarter-final at the LIT Gaelic Grounds.

GAA • 21 Nov 20

Galway manager O'Neill left to rue missed chances

Galway senior hurling manager Shane O'Neill believes his side 'left an awful lot behind them' in terms of missed chances in their Leinster Senior Hurling final defeat to Kilkenny.

GAA • 14 Nov 20

Shane O'Neill happy to get off to a winning start

Shane O'Neill was happy to get his Galway reign off to a winning start, as his side narrowly beat Dublin at Parnell Park on Sunday.

GAA • 12 Jan 20

David Burke, left, celebrate St Thomas' county final victory with team-mate James Barrett

Burke says it's 'time to move on' for Galway hurlers

The protracted saga surrounding the appointment of a Galway hurling manager has come to an end and 2017 All-Ireland winning captain David Burke believes it is time the Tribesmen move forward.

GAA • 11 Nov 19

O'Neill confirmed as Galway hurling boss

Shane O'Neill has been appointed as manager of Galway's hurlers after agreeing a two-year deal with the Tribesmen.

GAA • 08 Nov 19

Former Na Piarsaigh manager Shane O'Neill set to take over in the west

Shane O'Neill set to be appointed Galway hurling boss

Shane O'Neill is set to be appointed as the new Galway hurling manager, bringing to an end the county's protracted and often turbulent three-month-long search for a new senior boss.

GAA • 07 Nov 19

Shane O'Neill