All-Ireland final date at stake for flying Tribeswomen

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Galway Ladies' will bid to book their place in All-Ireland final when they take on Armagh at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford this Saturday afternoon.

Donoghue’s tactical intelligence and belief in teamwork key to Galway’s revolution

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Micheál Donoghue has established himself as one of the most respected hurling managers of the modern era, earning a reputation for calm leadership, tactical intelligence and an unwavering belief in teamwork.

John Kiely – the man behind Limerick’s golden age

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Few managers have transformed a county’s fortunes as comprehensively as John Kiely. Since taking charge of Limerick, the Galbally native has overseen one of the greatest eras in hurling history, creating a team that has redefined excellence through consistency, innovation and an unwavering commitment to collective success.

Galway’s first final clash with Limerick was a ‘dour hour’

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

This game, the 1923 final, was not actually played until September 1924 when Galway faced Limerick in a ‘dour hour’s hurling’. “Physical strength, fitness and courage were the dominating factors.

A match that defined generations

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

There are matches that decide championships, and there are matches that define generations. The 1980 All-Ireland Hurling Final belonged to the latter. On a warm September afternoon in Croke Park, Galway defeated Limerick by 2-15 to 3-9 and, in doing so, ended a wait that had stretched back to 1923.

Galway’s near miss opened the door to the Limerick dynasty

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

History often turns not on dominance, but on moments. A hooked hurley. A misplaced handpass. A goal at precisely the right time. Sport has an extraordinary way of disguising seismic change behind the narrowest of margins.

The Lyons den — Experienced Cork ref to be man in the middle this Sunday

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

The GAA has confirmed that experienced Cork referee Colm Lyons will take charge of the 2026 GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final between Galway and Limerick at Croke Park on Sunday.

Galway v Limerick – All you need to know

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Galway take on Limerick this weekend in one of the biggest days in the Irish sporting calendar.

Following Galway hurling – every step must be earned

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

For me, hurling is never just another sport. It’s part of life, woven into conversations at home, debates in pubs, and memories made on long summer afternoons. As a Galwayman, seeing Galway back in the All-Ireland Hurling Final stirs something deep inside me. It brings pride, excitement, hope, and a flood of memories that remind me why this game means so much to our county.

Mannion still key as Galway return to final stage

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

It is hard to believe how much water has flowed under the bridge since Galway’s last All-Ireland final appearance in 2018. That campaign seemed to be trucking along nicely before Limerick edged Galway in the final to end a 45-year Liam MacCarthy famine.

Mannion focused on process as Galway prepare for Limerick

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

When Cathal Mannion arrived on the Galway scene, his quality was evident from day one. He struck four points from play on his league debut against Dublin back in 2014 and followed it up with another three in Tribesmen’s next outing against Waterford. Not a bad start to life in the maroon and white.

Donoghue calm as Galway final fever builds

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Thirteen days out from an All-Ireland final, and less than 48 hours after Galway had shocked Cork in Croke Park, Micheál Donoghue cut a noticeably relaxed and content figure as he sat down with members of the local media.

Galway's path to the final

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Galway 3-25 Kilkenny 1-16
With a new and exciting wave of talent being developed, the locals went home content that two Leinster SHC points were pocketed with the minimum of fuss.

Galway’s impact sub could make the difference

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Much of the talk has been surrounding Limerick’s strength in depth, but there has been little made of Galway’s contributions from the bench.

THE FULL FORWARD: From wilderness to within reach

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

The second half of Galway’s All-Ireland quarter-final defeat to Tipperary last summer made for painful viewing. The eventual Liam MacCarthy champions swept aside the Tribesmen with an ease that was as alarming as it was sobering in front of a sea of Tipp support.

The beauty of the underdog

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Galway enter Sunday’s All-Ireland showpiece as firm underdogs. But history suggests there are few sweeter things in life than an underdog success story.

Galway’s sharpshooting ace

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Aaron Niland is Galway’s top scorer in this year’s championship going into Sunday’s All-Ireland decider.

Cyril Farrell reflects on Galway glory and coaching legacy on latest GAA Minor Moments podcast

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Electric Ireland has released the latest episode of its GAA Minor Moments podcast, featuring Galway hurling legend Cyril Farrell, who reflects on his pioneering coaching career, the evolution of Gaelic Games and the defining moments that shaped Galway hurling.

A game for the ages

Thu, Jul 09, 2026

As days following the Galway hurlers go, last Saturday afternoon in Croke Park will take some beating. Long after the final whistle had sounded, a wave of maroon euphoria swept around GAA headquarters as a unique rendition of N17 echoed around the stadium.

LIVE BLOG - Galway v Cork - All Ireland Hurling Semifinal

Sat, Jul 04, 2026

17.49 Cork manager Ben O'Connor — hard to make sense of the result. "Once they got on top of us, there was no going back."

"We were out worked and outhurled for long periods, and still with ten minutes to go, we were still in it."

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