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Irish Examiner
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Derry and Galway play out thrilling draw in Celtic Park
All-Ireland SFC Group 4: Derry 2-20 (2-3-14) Galway 4-14 (4-1-12) Hold on tight. Otherwise, you'll be bundled over the line or the greasy ball will slip away. After an absolute thrill ride in Celtic Park, Galway and Derry finished all square. Galway were eight down twice and somehow will feel like it's one that got away. A late Matthew Tierney goal, after a miraculous leap from John Maher to salvage a Kieran Molloy kick, had the visitors ahead in the final minute. It was Tierney's second dramatic intervention. Conor Doherty still had time to summon a deserving equaliser before the hooter. In dreadful conditions, it was frantic and full-blooded and occasionally complete carnage. As a contest, it was thrilling throughout. There was an early announcement in the opening minutes. It came in the form of action rather than words. Sam O'Neill smashed Padraig McGrogan and sent him sliding. John Maher dived full length on his boot to force an early wide, Ciaran McFaul thundered into Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin during one of many high presses. The meaning was immediately obvious: this is championship. Derry brought it. After nine successive games without a win, they were never going to do anything else. Galway travelled knowing another loss would leave their summer in grave jeopardy. As a consequence, there was needle all over the field. The first half produced five yellow cards. Shane Walsh was super early on, cutting a pass back to John Maher for an early goal opportunity. His effort was well-saved but Rob Finnerty managed to punch the ball over the line in the resulting scramble. Walsh skipped past Eoin McEvoy for a second goal after 22 minutes. At that point, Galway sorely needed it. They were five points down and in deep trouble. Derry led 1-11 to 2-6 at half-time having kicked 12 scores from 12 shots. The response to Finnerty's goal was for a Conor Glass green flag at the other end thanks to a Diarmuid Baker burst and Loughlin fist across to the back post. Brendan Rogers and Paul Cassidy slotted terrific two-pointers from play, Shane McGuigan added another from a free. Pádraic Joyce cut a frustrated figure at this juncture. He had already hooked Sam O'Neill early for Cein D'Arcy to address a serious kick-out issue. John Maher squeezed over the first point of the second half but Derry hit back with 1-4 without reply. Niall Loughlin landed their goal. Derry were in complete control. The introduction of Damien Comer and a cross field ball by Finnerty to Tierney brought Galway back into it. Despite so much going against them, they never went away. Gaelic football fans couldn't afford to either. This is the game now. Scorers for Derry: C. Glass 1-3 (1 45); N. Loughlin 1-2; S. McGuigan 0-4 (1 tpf, 1f); P. Cassidy (tp), B. Rogers (tp) 0-3 each; L. Murray 0-2; C. McFaul, N. Toner, C. Doherty 0-1 each. Scorers for Galway: M. Tierney 2-0; R. Finnerty 1-3 (1 free); S. Walsh 1-1 (1 free); M. Thompson 0-2, P. Cooke 0-2 (tp), D. Comer (free), S. O'Neill, J. Maher, P. Conroy. C. D'Arcy, S. Kelly 0-1 each. DERRY: B. McKinless; D. Baker, E. McEvoy, P. McGurk; C. Doherty, B. Rogers, P. McGrogan; C. Glass, D. Higgins; E. Doherty, P. Cassidy, C. McFaul; S. McGuigan, N. Loughlin, N. Toner. Subs: L. Murray for Doherty (44 – Inj); R. Forbes for McGurk (57); A. Tohill for Loughlin (60); E. Doherty for Toner (63). GALWAY: C. Gleeson; J. McGrath, S. Ó Maoilchiaráin, J. Glynn; D. McHugh, S. Kelly, L. Silke; P. Conroy, J. Maher; M. Thompson, C. McDaid, S. O'Neill; M. Tierney, R. Finnerty, S. Walsh. Subs: C. D'Arcy for O'Neill (19); D. Comer for McDaid, P. Cooke for Conroy (both 50); J. Daly for Walsh (60); K. Molloy for McHugh (65); J. Heaney for Ó Maoilchiaráin (67 – blood). Referee: N. Cullen (Fermanagh).
Dublin Live
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Dublin Live
Galway v Dublin All-Ireland Football Championship: Throw-in time, TV channel and stream
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Dublin need a response after below par showings against Meath, Wicklow and Tyrone. Galway's range of long kickout targets - John Maher, Paul Conroy, Matthew Tierney and Cein Darcy - could cause Dublin issues. They're not huge in the middle eight, or brilliant fielders, bar Peadar O Cofaigh Byrne. There will be a breeze. It's Salthill. Galway know it well and they're patient as well as having two point shooters galore, particularly with Shane Walsh selected in the side. He hasn't played since going off at half-time early on in the League against Dublin. Liam Silke and Johnny McGrath will probably tag Paddy Small and Con O'Callaghan. Dublin still have serious physical power up front and a scoring threat, Irish Mirror reports. This is likely to go to the wire. Where is the game being played? The game is being played at Pearse Stadium, Salthill. What time is throw-in? Throw in is at 5pm. Can I watch the game on TV? No, the game is not on TV. Is the game being streamed online? The game is being live streamed on GAA+ Betting Odds: Galway: 4/6 Draw: 7/1 Dublin: 17/10 Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. For all the latest news from Dublin and surrounding areas visit our homepage.
Irish Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
What time, TV channel is Galway v Dublin on today in All-Ireland Championship?
Dublin need a response after below par showings against Meath, Wicklow and Tyrone. Galway's range of long kickout targets - John Maher, Paul Conroy, Matthew Tierney and Cein Darcy - could cause Dublin issues. They're not huge in the middle eight, or brilliant fielders, bar Peadar O Cofaigh Byrne. There will be a breeze. It's Salthill. Galway know it well and they're patient as well as having two point shooters galore, particularly with Shane Walsh selected in the side. He hasn't played since going off at half-time early on in the League against Dublin. Liam Silke and Johnny McGrath will probably tag Paddy Small and Con O'Callaghan. Dublin still have serious physical power up front and a scoring threat. This is likely to go to the wire. Where is the game being played? The game is being played at Pearse Stadium, Salthill. What time is throw-in? Throw in is at 5pm. Can I watch the game on TV? No, the game is not on TV. Is the game being streamed online? The game is being live streamed on GAA+ Betting Odds: Galway: 4/6 Draw: 7/1 Dublin: 17/10
The 42
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Shane Walsh returns for Galway's meeting with Dublin
GALWAY HAVE MADE just one change to their starting side from the Connacht final ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland SFC group-stage meeting with Dublin at Pearse Stadium (5pm), with Shane Walsh returning to Pádraic Joyce's 15. The 2022 All-Star hasn't featured for Galway since their league meeting with the same opposition back in March after injuring his back, but Walsh has been named at centre-forward with full-back Sean Fitzgerald the only player to drop out of the team who beat Mayo last time out. John Maher, who played in the half-forward line at MacHale Park, shifts into the midfield, with Sean Kelly named at centre-back and Sean Mulkerrin taking Fitzgerald's full-back slot. Damien Comer, however, remains unavailable for the Tribesman after suffering an injury in a challenge match after Galway's Connacht semi-final. For visitors Dublin, Dessie Farrell has named the returning Cian Murphy at wing-back, while Seán McMahon is back among the replacements. Seán Bugler is still out having missed Dublin's Leinster semi-final defeat to Meath. Galway 1. Connor Gleeson (Dunmore MacHales) 2. Johnny McGrath (Cahirlistrane), 3. Seán Mulkerrin (Oileáin Árann), 4. Jack Glynn (Claregalway) 5. Dylan McHugh (Corofin), 6. Seán Kelly (Maigh Cuilinn), 7. Liam Silke (Corofin) Advertisement 8. Paul Conroy (St. James'), 9. John Maher (Salthill-Knocknacarra) 10. Cein Darcy (Ballyboden St. Enda's), 11. Shane Walsh (Kilmacud Crokes), 12. Cillian McDaid (Monivea-Abbey) 13. Matthew Tierney (Oughterard), 14. Robert Finnerty (Salthill-Knocknacarra), 15. Matthew Thompson (Salthill-Knocknacarra) 🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Group 4 R1 GALWAY 🆚 DUBLIN 📍Pearse Stadium, Salthill 🗓️Saturday 17th May 2025 🕓5.00PM 📺Live on GAA+ 📲Live Score updates via @WhatstheScor App on our X feed 📻Galway Bay FM, RnaG Spórt 🎟️Match Tickets 🎟️… — Galway GAA Official (@Galway_GAA) May 15, 2025 Dublin 1. Stephen Cluxton (Parnells) 2. David Byrne (Naomh Olaf), 3. Theo Clancy (Kilmacud Crokes), 4. Conor Tyrrell (St Oliver Plunketts Eoghan Ruadh) 5. Cian Murphy (Thomas Davis), 6. John Small (Ballymun Kickhams), 7. Brian Howard (Raheny) 8. Peadar O Cofaigh Byrne (Cuala), 9. Tom Lahiff (St Judes) 10. Niall Scully (Templeogue Synge Street), 11. Lorcan O'Dell (Templeogue Synge Street), 12. Ciarán Kilkenny (Castleknock) 13. Paddy Small (Ballymun Kickhams), 14. Con O'Callaghan (Cuala – captain), 15. Colm Basquel (Ballyboden St Enda's)
Irish Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Mayo v Galway live score updates from the Connacht senior football final
Galway are looking to win their fourth Connacht senior football championship in a row as they host Mayo in today's final at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park. It has been one-sided traffic between these great rivals in recent years, with Galway the favourites heading into this match. The Tribesmen beat Mayo 0-26 to 0-16 when these sides met in the League in February. And Galway's run to this provincial final has been far smoother than their opponents. Galway followed up a 3-28 to 0-20 win in New York with a decisive 1-24 to 0-18 victory over Roscommon in the semi-finals. Mayo, meanwhile, did not convince in wins over Sligo and Leitrim in recent weeks. The math is scheduled for a 4pm throw-in and will be live on RTE 2 and on the RTE Player. You can also follow the action right here on Irish Mirror Sport. Having been to two of the last All-Ireland football finals, there are many Galways believing that this could be their year to lift the Sam Maguire Cup. Last time out against Roscommon, their scores were coming from all over the pitch, and they have built plenty of strength of depth in recent seasons. The midfield battle is likely to be vital in this match. Galway's Paul Conroy and John Maher impressed against the Rossies, and Mayo will need the likes of Matthew Ruane and Jordan Flynn to be at their best. MAYO: Colm Reape; Jack Coyne, Donnacha McHugh, Enda Hession; Sam Callinan, David McBrien, Stephen Coen; Dylan Thornton, Matthew Ruane; Davitt Neary, Darren McHale, Jordan Flynn; Aidan O'Shea, Jack Carney, Ryan O'Donoghue. Subs: Adrian Phillips, Conal Dawson, Conor Reid, Diarmuid O'Connor, Fenton Kelly, Fergal Boland, Frank Irwin, Kevin Quinn, Paddy Durcan, Paul Towey, Rory Brickenden. GALWAY: Conor Gleeson; Johnny McGrath, Seán Fitzgerald, Jack Glynn; Dylan McHugh, Sean Mulkerrin, Liam Silke; Paul Conroy, Sean Kelly, Cein Darcy, John Maher, Cillian McDaid; Matthew Tierney, Robert Finnerty, Matthew Thompson. Subs: Conor Flaherty, Daniel Ó Flaherty, Cian Hernon, Kieran Molloy, Cathal Sweeney, John Daly, Sam O'Neill, Liam Ó Conghaile, Tomo Culhane, Colm Costelloe, Peter Cooke.
