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Galway play Derry this Saturday evening in the first round of the group stage of the All-Ireland series.

Connor Gleeson was the hero in Pearse Stadium last Sunday in the Connacht Championship final. His last-gasp free won Galway’s third consecutive provincial title, as the Tribesmen now look ahead to the group stage of the championship.

Padraic Joyce’s team have qualified for the Connacht Final on Sunday week by the skin of their teeth. A stern test from Sligo in Markievicz Park last Saturday saw Galway scrape by with a last gasp goal.

Galway suffered a disappointing 0-22 to 0-14 loss against Dublin last weekend in Pearse Stadium. This was followed by Kerry’s defeat of Roscommon, meaning that if Galway don’t lose in Killarney on Sunday afternoon, they won’t be depending on outside results to remain in division one.

Galway continued their recent dominance over Tyrone with a deserved win in Omagh last Sunday. Despite just winning by 1 point, 1-10 to 0-12 Galway were certainly the better and more composed team in the second half. Following a slip pass from league debutant Rory Cunningham, Cathal Sweeney's fine strike proved to be the decisive score of the game.

After last week's loss to Mayo, Galway were made to work for a hard-earned draw against Roscommon on Sunday afternoon. The blustery game finished 0-9 a piece with both sides’ failing to score during the last 14 minutes of the game.

The colourful look back on the year of sport in Galway by Ralph O'Gorman has become an iconic part of the New Year's reflection on the event on and off the field and tracks over the past twelve months. Enjoy.

Armagh 0-16 Galway 1-12