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The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Micheal Donoghue knows exactly what Galway hurling has been craving for the past seven years
GALWAY chief Micheál Donoghue can feel his county's seven-year itch for glory. Their last piece of Championship silverware arrived in 2018 when they won the Leinster SHC during Donoghue's first stint as boss. 2 Galway manager Micheál Donoghue says he knows exactly what his side need for All-Ireland success 2 Galway face Kilkenny on Sunday in the Leinster SHC this weekend Limerick derailed their quest for successive Wexford lifted the Bob O'Keeffe Cup in 2019 after And the province has been dominated by The Cats are chasing their sixth title in a row in Sunday's final after sending Galway packing in the 2020, 2022 and 2023 deciders. READ MORE ON GAA But home is where the heart is for Donoghue after a stint in charge of Dublin. And claiming glory with Galway is all he wants. Donoghue said: 'Seven years is not huge but it might be in Galway . . . 'If you go through the group, a lot haven't got a Leinster medal. Most read in GAA Hurling 'It's a big opportunity. The lads are motivated to try and get one. 'Kilkenny have been the kingpins in Leinster over the last few years and that's not lost on us. We know that we have to turn up and be the best version of ourselves to compete.' 'Like something out of the French Revolution' - RTE GAA pundit Donal Og Cusack slams Dublin star's reckless swipe A lot has changed since Donoghue first stepped into the senior hotseat almost a decade ago. Galway were on the cusp of an All-Ireland and lost the 2015 final to Kilkenny before a player heave saw Anthony Cunningham depart as boss. The squad was ready-made for glory and got over the line in 2017 with Joe Canning, Aidan Harte, Gearóid McInerney, Johnny Coen, Daithí Burke and David Burke in their prime. Daithí and David Burke are still soldiering on, while Harte has linked up with Donoghue's backroom team as a coach. Newer faces such as Gavin Lee, TJ Brennan and Anthony Burns have now stepped up to the plate. And their manager can feel things weaving together nicely. He said: 'For us, it was about seeing how we could change things and freshen it up. You're trying to look at the now but you're trying to look at the future as well. 'In fairness to the lads, they've taken it all on board, taken it in their stride and are pushing on. 'There's a lot of frustration sometimes for players when they're not in the 26. 'But there's a really good spirit and group there at the minute where everyone is pushing each other and making sure we have the best lads on the pitch. 'The young lads are taking their chances. It shows there's a lot of quality still around. 'It's just to keep nurturing it and getting them more used to the environment and up to the pace. From our perspective, it's really positive.' But the tried-and-trusted are still vital for the Tribesmen. TOP TRIBES Daithí Burke, 32, David Burke, 35, and Pádraic Mannion, 32, show no signs of stopping. Conor Whelan, 28, is also thriving as captain. The Cats mauled the men in maroon 3-24 to 0-21 in the first round of the Leinster SHC. But Donoghue hailed his stalwarts for driving them into Sunday's final with four wins on the bounce over Offaly, Wexford, Antrim and Dublin. He said: 'Their experience shines through every night. Our management style is to make sure we're facilitators. 'We're trying to get to a stage where the boys are taking ownership and leading it. 'From our perspective, that's what they're doing over the last few weeks. 'They're driving it and setting the tone. They're setting a great example. 'For the young lads, what better role models can you have in terms of knowing what it takes to be an inter-county hurler? 'They make sure you're on it every night you come in.'
Irish Examiner
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Galway ‘keeper Fahy a Leinster final doubt as he is hit with retrospective ban
Galway goalkeeper Darach Fahy is at risk of missing Sunday week's Leinster SHC final against Kilkenny after receiving a retrospective one-match ban. Dublin's Conor Donohoe has also been issued with a recommended suspension arising from the counties's Leinster SHC final round game in Parnell Park last Sunday. The Erin's Isle man could miss the All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final against Joe McDonagh Cup winners, Kildare or Laois. The punishments have been proposed by the Central Competitions Control Committee (CCCC) for the first-half incidents not dealt with by referee Colm Lyons. Fahy made contact with his hurley against Andrew Jamieson-Murphy's leg after the Galway netminder passed the ball away. Donohoe caught John Fleming with his hurley around the neck as the Galway forward attempted to strike the ball towards the goal from close range. Both counties were informed of the CCCC's decisions in the last 24 hours and it is expected Galway will at least contest Fahy's ban in front of the Central Hearings Committee as there is further annoyance in the county with the disciplinary process. In the earlier round game against Offaly in Glenisk O'Connor Park, Galway were aggrieved that Daithí Burke was sent off while selector Aidan Harte was handed a four-week suspension for 'abusive language towards an official'. Galway had successfully contested the 'any type of physical interference with an Opposing Player/Team Official' charge brought against Harte but he was also served with the other infraction. Harte's penalty elapses before Sunday week's provincial decider. Speaking to Galway Bay FM earlier this month, Micheál Donoghue articulated Galway's stance. 'I think collectively from a management, players, county board we were really disappointed with that transpired in Tullamore. 'From our perspective, we viewed it as pretty shambolic, and something that we weren't happy with. Look, for us moving forward we'll be mindful in everything we do in similar circumstance.' There is also some consternation in hurling circles how no suspensions were issued from the row that followed the Ulster senior football final, although the Irish Examiner understands fines were issued to Armagh and Donegal.
Irish Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Galway ride the wind to make history and reach Leinster final
Leinster SHC: Dublin 3-15 Galway 0-29 Galway made their history at a packed Parnell Park on Sunday with a very first championship win away against Dublin . The match itself was a more prosaic affair and the home team at no stage looked likely to maintain their pristine record in the fixture. Former Dublin manager Micheál Donoghue returned to the capital with Galway and comfortably achieved the victory. They dominated the puck-outs and their forwards were sharper and more accurate. Even the five-point margin was illusory, as a more reflective scoreline was undermined by the concession of a couple of injury-time goals. Dublin had the advantage of a strong wind in the first half but failed to harness it after a particularly poor start when their accuracy was askew. Trying to harness the elements, they attempted several long-range scores but ended up with eight wides and a couple dropped short. READ MORE Similarly, the tactic of going long into the forwards foundered on Galway's disinclination to break formation and none of the intended recipients, primarily John Hetherton, were able to take clean possession. Galway went unfussily about their business. Their own accuracy wasn't perfect but in-form Cathal Mannion was flawless from frees and influential in play and Brian Concannon was also a constant threat. By the 17th minute they led 0-6 to 0-1. Dublin found a response. Rian McBride scored a goal after a good run by Seán Currie. Points followed – Dublin even briefly led – and by half-time, the teams were level, 0-10 to 1-7. More troubling for Dublin was that nobody would have said at the start that parity would be a good half-time outcome, having played with the breeze. They might have also had a man advantage but referee Colm Lyons took a lenient view of Daithi Burke's 26th-minute clattering of Conor Burke. Dublin's Conor McHugh in action against Galway's Brian Concannon. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho As the cliche has it, the wind won't score the points for you and Galway still had to make it count, which they duly did. Their shooting was excellent, converting three-quarters of their chances, the precision dropping only towards the end when the contest was well won. Conor Whelan came strongly into the match in his new half-forward role, Concannon's torment of the Dublin backs continued and Tom Monaghan chipped in from centrefield. The late scores were just a gloss. In the 69th minute, Currie drove a free into the net and minutes later, Conal Ó Riain was on hand to scramble in a third. The result was in no way threatened and Galway progress to play Kilkenny in the Leinster final, an outcome that they would have happily grasped after losing the same fixture so dismally in April. 'The wind was a massive factor,' said Donoghue afterwards. 'We had to lock it down as much as we could. I thought that probably gave us the platform to go in the game. We were happy enough with where we were at half-time, probably not too happy with the way we conceded the goal. 'Then obviously with the strength of the wind, we could push up on their puck-outs, force them to go long and I thought in the first 15 minutes we obviously dominated and that was reflected on the scoreboard but I think equally you can see the experience and for the last couple of minutes (in the second half), Dublin showed the quality and took their goals really well but we'd be really disappointed with the way we conceded those goals.' Galway manager Micheál Donoghue and Dublin manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin shake hands after the game. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho 'It just illustrates the work we still have to do with the lads and the inexperience that's still there. Look, for us, it's been a really good trajectory over the last couple of weeks and we're just glad we're going into a Leinster final. It will give less experienced fellas the chance to be involved in a Leinster final and that can only be good for them as they move forward as players.' Ó Ceallacháin was disappointed with probably the worst performance of the campaign. 'I think we had a lot of joy from a certain way of playing over the last few weeks and that has been off second ball, off primary ball, to the forward line. That didn't happen in that first half. Their half back line sat a lot of the time and often they had an extra body to that break. When it was there, it seemed that they came out every time. 'At the same time, it didn't look like we had lads in pockets either that were free all the time. We need to look back at that and look why. As we stand here, I'm not 100 per cent sure why.' He was unsure whether leading forward Dónal Burke would be available for the preliminary quarter-final against either of the Joe McDonagh Cup finalists, Kildare or Laois. DUBLIN: S Brennan; P Smyth, C McHugh, J Bellew; C Donohoe (0-1), C Crummey (0-1), P Doyle (0-1); C Burke, B Hayes (0-1); R McBride (1-1), C O'Sullivan (0-3), D Power; S Currie (1-6, 1-4f), J Hetherton, A Jamieson-Murphy (0-1). Subs: R Hayes for Murphy (46 mins), C Currie for Power (51), D Lucey for Bellew (55), F Whitely for Burke (58), C Ó Riain (1-0) for Doyle (68, temp) and for B Hayes (70). GALWAY: D Fahy; P Mannion, F Burke, Daithi Burke; C Fahy (0-2), G Lee, TJ Brennan (0-1); David Burke (0-3), S Linnane (0-1); J Fleming, T Monaghan (0-4), C Whelan (0-3); B Concannon (0-5), C Mannion (0-8f), A Burns (0-1). Subs: C Cooney (0-1) for Fleming (22-25 mins, temp), J Grealish for Daithi Burke (48), Cooney for Burns, T Killeen for Fleming (both 60). Referee: C Lyons (Cork).
Irish Independent
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Offaly hold on in torrid relegation decider to send Davy Fitzgerald and 14-man Antrim down
Leinster SHC: Offaly 3-15, Antrim 1-16 Offaly's Colin Spain (on ground) battles with Eoghan Campbell of Antrim during the Leinster SHC match at Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore. Photo: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile When it was all over, there was a pall of emotional exhaustion hanging over Glenisk O'Connor Park. Antrim's latest three-year Leinster stint was over, and the public can't help but wonder if Davy Fitzgerald will even see a second year with the Saffrons now that the Joe McDonagh Cup beckons.
Irish Times
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Offaly beat Antrim to keep spot in Leinster next season
Leinster SHC: Offaly 3-15 Antrim 1-16 Offaly lived very dangerously before securing their status in the Leinster SHC with a nerve-racking win over a gutted Antrim at O'Connor Park on Sunday afternoon. A five-point winning margin is a slim one in hurling but this game was a lot tighter than this suggests as Offaly lost their way in the second half and Antrim almost pulled off a sensational against-the-odds win. With relegation at stake for the losers, this was a huge, high stakes game and it was frantic stuff, played at a huge intensity. Antrim will wonder what would have happened if corner back Niall O'Connor had not been red carded in the sixth minute after Charlie Mitchell went to ground. Playing with a strong wind to their backs in the first half, that sending off was a devastating blow for Antrim and it was probably the losing of the game. READ MORE While the swirling wind made things difficult, it was clearly favouring Antrim in the first half when they really needed to be a few points up. Instead they found themselves trailing 2-9 to 0-11 at half-time and you would have put your house on Offaly coasting home. Offaly made the perfect start with a great first-minute goal from Brian Duignan and were 1-1 to 0-2 up when O'Connor was sent off. It was all squad at 0-4 to 1-1 when Dan Ravenhill got Offaly's second goal from a penalty in the 13th minute, awarded for a foul on the brilliant Mitchell. Antrim dug in and two James McNaughton frees cut the deficit to a point but three in a row put Offaly 2-4 to 0-6 ahead after 22 minutes. Antrim fought back well with four on the bounce, three of them from play, to level it up at 0-10 to 2-4 after 29 minutes and were in a position to push on. Offaly's Cathal King tackles Antrim's Eoghan Campbell. Photograph: Leah Scholes/Inpho Offaly, however, were strong in the first half, controlling a lot of the play and finished positively as Mitchell floated over two great points for that very satisfying four point half time lead. Offaly were 2-13 to 0-13 up midway through the second half and Antrim showed fantastic character to bring it down to the fire. Three McNaughton frees cut it to a goal, Mitchell put four in it again and then McNaughton brought the visiting crowd to their feet with a 64th-minute goal. All the momentum was with Antrim, but Offaly's response in the face of adversity was encouraging. Stephen Rooney denied Duignan a goal before Killian Sampson rattled the Antrim net in the 66th minute. Duignan converted a free to put Offaly 3-15 to 1-16 up with three minutes left plus two minutes of injury time. That proved to be the winning margin as Offaly managed to defend intense late pressure from Antrim to take the win. OFFALY: M Troy; C Burke, B Conneely, C King, R Ravenhill, D Shirley (0-2), S Bourke; K Sampson (1-0), C Spain; D Bourke (0-1), B Duignan (1-7, 7f), O Kelly; D Ravenhill (1-2, 1-0 pen), C Mitchell (0-3), J Sampson. Subs: J Clancy for D Ravenhill (h-t), E Cahill for Jason Sampson (63 mins). ANTRIM: R Elliot; C Boyd, P Burke (0-1), N O'Connor; C Bohill, J Maskey, S Rooney; G Walsh (0-2), N Elliot (0-1); S Walsh (0-1), E Campbell, R McCambridge (0-1); E O'Neill, J McNaughton (1-8 8f), K Molloy (0-2). Subs: R McCloskey for McCambridge (54 mins). Referee: M Kennedy (Tipperary).
