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Irish Examiner
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Strong second half sees Galway defeat Tipperary
TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship: Galway 1-13 Tipperary 0-7 Connacht champions Galway began their TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship campaign with an impressive second quarter in Tuam Stadium to run out comfortable nine point victors over Tipperary. The Tribeswomen did the damage with 1-8 unanswered, including Leanne Coen's goal, to lead 1-10 to 0-1 at half-time but Tipperary put in a much improved second half display. Galway took the stiff wind at the start and opened on two minutes with Louise Ward slotting over. Olivia Divilly also got off the mark in the sixth minute. It wasn't one way traffic as Tipperary dropped a couple of balls towards Aishling Moloney. Caitlin Kennedy also struck low but off target. However, a free won by Ava Fennessy on 18 minutes led to Moloney converting a free. That was after a seven minute hold up when Galway attacker Shauna Hynes was injured. Her replacement was 2024 captain Ailbhe Davoren who also played a pivotal role. The key score was the goal on 22 minutes. Divilly, Nicola Ward and Davoren played a part before the latter passed across to the unmarked Coen who kicked to the net. And from there, the hosts proceeded to dominate. Kate Thompson, Divilly (2) and Davoren made it 1-6 to 0-1 as Tipperary struggled with kick outs. That being said, they did drop three dangerous balls towards the opposing square but keeper Dearbhla Gower showed good hands. At the other end, Galway added four more white flags starting with Divilly that could have been a goal. Kate Slevin added two points either side of Davoren's second. Slevin tallied straight after the restart but Galway only managed three scores during the period. Slevin got the second on 43 minutes before Divilly struck her fifth in injury time. Tipperary will take from solace from their second half effort, though an injury to Kennedy will be a concern. Moloney delivered five points, three from play, while Emma Morrissey punched the air after slotting one over from the right. Moloney also twice went for goal, once hitting the crossbar. But Galway's first half display was enough to take the win before heading to Donegal in seven days. Scorers for Galway: O Divilly (0-5, 1f); K Slevin (0-4, 2f); L Coen (1-0); A Davoren (0-2); L Ward, K Thompson (0-1 each). Scorers for Tipperary: A Moloney (0-6, 3f); E Morrissey (0-1). GALWAY: D Gower; B Quinn, S Ní Loingsigh, K Geraghty; H Noone, N Ward, C Trill; L Ward, S Divilly; L Coen, S Hynes, K Thompson; E Noone, O Divilly, K Slevin. Subs: A Davoren for Hynes (11 inj), A Trill for Slevin (510, L Noone for Thompson (51), A Madden for L Ward (54), S Healy for C Trill (58). TIPPERARY: L Fitzpatrick; N Martin, L Spillane, E Cronin; I Carr, M Curley, S English; AR Kennedy, C Kennedy; L Morrissey, A Ryan, A O'Shea; A McGuigan, A Moloney, A Fennessy. Subs: S O'Carroll for Carr (30), N Towey for C Kennedy (36 inj), E Morrissey for L Morrissey (39), N Shelly for O'Shea (41), C English for Ryan (59). Referee: Gus Chapman (Sligo)
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
First-half dominance sees Galway cruise past Tipperary
Connacht champions Galway began their All-Ireland championship campaign with an impressive second quarter in Tuam Stadium to run out comfortable nine-point victors over Tipperary. The Tribeswomen did the damage with 1-08 unanswered, including Leanne Coen's goal, to lead 1-10 to 0-1 at the interval, though Tipperary put in a much improved second half display. Galway took the stiff wind at the start and opened on two minutes with Louise Ward slotting over. Olivia Divilly also got off the mark in the sixth minute. It wasn't one way traffic as Tipperary dropped a couple of balls towards Aishling Moloney. Caitlin Kennedy also struck low but off target. However, a free won by Ava Fennessy on 18 minutes led to Moloney converting a free. That was after a seven minute hold up when Galway attacker Shauna Hynes was injured. Her replacement was 2024 captain Ailbhe Davoren who also played a pivotal role. The key score was the goal on 22 minutes. Divilly, Nicola Ward and Davoren played a part before the latter passed across to the unmarked Coen who kicked to the net. And from there, the hosts proceeded to dominate. Kate Thompson, Divilly (2) and Davoren made it 1-06 to 0-01 as Tipperary struggled with kick outs. That being said, they did drop three dangerous balls towards the opposing square but keeper Dearbhla Gower showed good hands. At the other end, Galway added four more white flags starting with Divilly that could have been a goal. Kate Slevin added two points either side of Davoren's second. Slevin tallied straight after the restart but Galway only managed three scores during the period. Slevin got the second on 43 minutes before Divilly struck her fifth in injury time. Tipperary will take from solace from their second half effort, though an injury to Kennedy will be a concern. Moloney delivered five points, three from play, while Emma Morrissey punched the air after slotting one over from the right. Moloney also twice went for goal, once hitting the crossbar. But Galway's first half display was enough to take the win before heading to Donegal in seven days. Galway: D Gower; B Quinn, S Ní Loingsigh, K Geraghty; H Noone, N Ward, C Trill; L Ward 0-01, S Divilly; L Coen 1-0, S Hynes, K Thompson 0-01; E Noone, O Divilly 0-05 (1f), K Slevin 0-04 (2f). Subs: A Davoren 0-02 for Hynes (11 inj), A Trill for Slevin (510, L Noone for Thompson (51), A Madden for L Ward (54), S Healy for C Trill (58). Tipperary: L Fitzpatrick; N Martin, L Spillane, E Cronin; I Carr, M Curley, S English; AR Kennedy, C Kennedy; L Morrissey, A Ryan, A O'Shea; A McGuigan, A Moloney 0-06 (3f), A Fennessy. Subs: S O'Carroll for Carr (30), N Towey for C Kennedy (36 inj), E Morrissey 0-01 for L Morrissey (39), N Shelly for O'Shea (41), C English for Ryan (59).
The 42
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Disappointment for Mayo as Galway win 19th Connacht title
Galway 0-16 Mayo 1-4 GALWAY ARE the TG4 Connacht SFC champions for the 19th time after successfully retaining their crown in Castlebar on Sunday. An early six-point lead spearheaded by Róisín Leonard and Olivia Divilly provided a lead they never surrendered, despite Sinead Walsh converting a Mayo penalty in the second half. Galway had the stiff wind in the first half, but Mayo kept things tight in defence. The Tribeswomen eventually broke through when Leonard converted a free after 11 minutes. They doubled that advantage two minutes later when Divilly punished a defensive mistake. The defending champions continued through a Leonard double, the second a skilful moment with the outside of her boot after taking Lynsey Noone's pass. Advertisement Divilly and Leonard brought Galway's total to six before Mayo started finding space at the other end. As the sun broke through the rain, Hannah Reape was fouled, allowing Walsh to open her account. The reprieve was short-lived as Divilly got her third but Mayo hit back with Erin Murray fisting over on 28 minutes. However, the last two scores went to the girls in maroon as Nicola Ward and Hannah Noone made it 0-9 to 0-2 at half-time. Even against the elements after the restart, Galway continued building their advantage as Leonard's free was followed by further points for Ward and Hannah Noone to put 10 between them on 40 minutes. Mayo had threatened just beforehand when Kathryn Sullivan hit the crossbar, but they got an opportunity before the three-quarter mark when substitute Clodagh Keane was pushed following Sullivan's delivery, leading to a penalty. Walsh slotted low past Dearbhla Gower for Mayo's goal, and they also came close again on 48 minutes when the Galway keeper's boot denied Keane. However, the Tribeswomen registered the next two white flags through Ailbhe Davoren and a Divilly free. A Walsh brace brought Mayo's deficit back to 0-14 to 1-4, but Galway's substitutes got the final say with Eva Noone and Shauna Hynes troubling the umpires. Galway now advance to take on Donegal and Tipperary in the All-Ireland series; Mayo must battle Cork and the Munster champions. Scorers – Galway: R Leonard 0-5 (4f), O Divilly 0-4 (1f), N Ward, H Noone 0-2 each, A Davoren, E Noone, S Hynes 0-1 each. Mayo: S Walsh 1-3 (1-0 pen, 2f), E Murray 0-1. Galway: D Gower; B Quinn, S Ní Loingsigh, K Geraghty; H Noone, N Ward, C Trill; L Ward, S Divilly; L Noone, K Thompson, A Davoren; O Divilly, R Leonard, K Slevin. Subs: S Hynes for Thompson (37), E Noone for L Noone (45), A Trill for Leonard (47), A Ní Cheallaigh for C Trill (51), L Coen for Davoren (51). Mayo: J Gawalkiewicz; L Wallace, N O'Malley, C Durkan; D Caldwell, H Reape, S Lally; E Murray, C Whyte; E Brennan, K Sullivan, A McDonnell; S Walsh, C Doherty, S El Massry. Subs: B Hession for Doherty (HT), C Keane for McDonnell (HT), L Hanley for Whyte (47), S McNulty for Sullivan (51), A Devereux for Brennan (57). Referee: J Niland (Sligo).
Irish Examiner
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Galway retain Connacht Ladies SFC title as they see off Mayo
Connacht Ladies SFC final: Galway 0-16 Mayo 1-4 Galway are the TG4 Connacht SFC champions for the 19th time after successfully retaining their crown in Castlebar on Sunday. An early six point lead spearheaded by Róisín Leonard and Olivia Divilly provided a lead they never surrendered despite Sinead Walsh converting a Mayo penalty in the second half. Galway had the stiff wind in the first half but Mayo kept things tight in defence. The Tribeswomen eventually broke through when Leonard converted a free on 11 minutes. They doubled that advantage two minutes after when Divilly punished a defensive mistake. The defending champions continued through a Leonard double, the second a skilful moment with the outside of her boot after taking Lynsey Noone's pass. Divilly and Leonard brought Galway's total to six before Mayo started finding space the other end. As the sun broke through the rain, Hannah Reape was fouled allowing Walsh open her account. The reprieve was short-lived as Divilly got her third but Mayo hit back with Erin Murray fisting over on 28 minutes. However, the last two scores went to the girls in maroon as Nicola Ward and Hannah Noone made it 0-9 to 0-2 at half-time. Even against the elements after the restart, Galway continued building their advantage as Leonard's free was followed by further points for Ward and Hannah Noone to put 10 between them on 40 minutes. Mayo had threatened just beforehand when Kathryn Sullivan hit the crossbar but they got an opportunity before the three quarter mark when substitute Clodagh Keane was pushed following Sullivan's delivery leading to a penalty. Walsh slotted low past Dearbhla Gower for Mayo's goal and they also came close again on 48 minutes when the Galway keeper's boot denied Keane. However, the Tribeswomen registered the next two white flags through Ailbhe Davoren and a Divilly free. A Walsh brace brought Mayo's deficit back to 0-14 to 1-4 but Galway's substitutes got the final say with Eva Noone and Shauna Hynes troubling the umpires. Galway now advance to take on Donegal and Tipperary in the All-Ireland series; Mayo must battle Cork and the Munster champions. Scorers for Galway: R Leonard 0-5 (4f), O Divilly 0-4 (1f), N Ward, H Noone 0-2 each, A Davoren, E Noone, S Hynes 0-1 each. Scorers for Mayo: S Walsh 1-3 (1-0 pen, 2f), E Murray 0-1. GALWAY: D Gower; B Quinn, S Ní Loingsigh, K Geraghty; H Noone, N Ward, C Trill; L Ward, S Divilly; L Noone, K Thompson, A Davoren; O Divilly, R Leonard, K Slevin. Subs: S Hynes for Thompson (37), E Noone for L Noone (45), A Trill for Leonard (47), A Ní Cheallaigh for C Trill (51), L Coen for Davoren (51). MAYO: J Gawalkiewicz; L Wallace, N O'Malley, C Durkan; D Caldwell, H Reape, S Lally; E Murray, C Whyte; E Brennan, K Sullivan, A McDonnell; S Walsh, C Doherty, S El Massry. Subs: B Hession for Doherty (HT), C Keane for McDonnell (HT), L Hanley for Whyte (47), S McNulty for Sullivan (51), A Devereux for Brennan (57). Referee: J Niland (Sligo).
