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The 42
29-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Paudie Clifford returns, Con O'Callaghan out, as Kerry, Galway and Dublin name teams
Updated at 23.13 KERRY HAVE made two changes for Saturday's Round 2 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship match Páirc Uí Chaoimh (throw-in: 4.45pm) Paudie Clifford comes into the team after recovering from injury, while Graham O'Sullivan also features, having come off the bench in the win over Roscommon earlier this month. Diarmuid O'Connor and Dylan Geaney make way, with the latter named among the substitutes. Meanwhile, Galway have also named their starting XV for Sunday's Round 2 fixture against Derry at Celtic Park (throw-in: 2pm). There is one change in personnel following the narrow defeat Dublin. Jack Glynn starts while Cian Hernon drops to the bench for Pádraic Joyce's men. Finally, Dublin have also confirmed how they will line out for Sunday's match versus Armagh at Croke Park (throw-in: 4pm). Tom Lahiff starts, having featured as a substitute against Galway, while Con O'Callaghan is out. Kerry team to face Cork: 1. Shane Ryan (Rathmore) Advertisement 2. Dylan Casey (Austin Stacks), 3. Jason Foley (Ballydonoghue), 4. Tom O'Sullivan (Dingle) 5. Brian Ó Beaglaoich (An Ghaeltacht), 6. Mike Breen (Beaufort), 7. Gavin White (Dr Crokes) 8. Joe O'Connor (Austin Stacks) 9. Barry Dan O'Sullivan (Dingle) 10. Graham O'Sullivan (Dromid Pearses), 11. Paudie Clifford (Fossa) 12. Seán O'Shea (Kenmare Shamrocks), 13. David Clifford (Fossa), 14. Paul Geaney (Dingle), 15. Míchéal Burns (Dr Crokes) Subs: 16. Shane Murphy (Dr Crokes) 17. Tadhg Morley (Templenoe) 18. Dylan Geaney (Dingle) 19. Armin Heinrich (Austin Stacks) 20. Paul Murphy (Rathmore) 21. Tony Brosnan (Dr Crokes) 22. Conor Geaney (Dingle) 23. Mark O'Shea (Dr Crokes) 24. Killian Spillane (Templenoe) 25. Evan Looney (Dr Crokes) 26. Seán O'Brien (Beaufort) 27. Tom Leo O'Sullivan (Dingle) 28. Darragh Lyne (Killarney Legion) Galway team to face Derry 1. Connor Gleeson (Dunmore MacHales) 2. Johnny McGrath (Caherlistrane) 3. Seán ÓMaoilchiaráin (Arran) 4. Jack Glynn (Claregalway) 5. Dylan McHugh (Corofin) 6. Seán Kelly (Moycullen) 7. Liam Silke (Corofin) 8. Paul Conroy (St James') 9. John Maher (Salthill-Knocknacarra) 10. Matthew Thompson (Salthill-Knocknacarra) 11. Cillian McDaid (Monivea Abbey) 12. Céin Darcy (Ballyboden St Enda's) 13. Matthew Tierney (Oughterard) 14. Robert Finnerty (Salthill-Knocknacarra) 15. Shane Walsh (Kilmacud Crokes) Subs: 16. Conor Flaherty (Claregalway) 17. Daniel O'Flaherty (Salthill-Knocknacarra) 18. Cathal Sweeney (Salthill-Knocknacarra) 19. Kieran Molloy (Corofin) 20. Seán Fitzgerald (Bhearna) 21. Sam O'Neill (St James') 22. Peter Cooke (Moycullen) 23. John Daly (Mountbellew–Moylough) 24. Johnny Heaney (Killannin) 25. Colm Costello (Dunmore MacHales) 18. Cian Hernon (Bhearna) Dublin team to face Armagh: 1. Stephen Cluxton (Parnells) 2. David Byrne (Naomh Olaf) 3. Theo Clancy (Kilmacud Crokes) 22. Sean McMahon (Raheny) 5. Alex Gavin (Ballyboden St Enda's) 6. Brian Howard (Raheny) 7. Tom Lahiff (St Judes') 8. Peader ÓCofaigh-Byrne (Cuala) 9. Killian McGinnis (Skerries Harps) 12. Ciarán Kilkenny (Castleknock) 11. Lorcan O'Dell (Templeogue Synge St) 12. Sean Bugler (Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh) 13. Brian O'Leary (Na Fianna) 14. Cormac Costello (Whitehall) 15. Colm Basquel (Ballyboden St Enda's) Subs: 16. Evan Comerford (Ballymun Kickhams) 17. Luke Breathnach (Ballinteer St John's) 18. Nathan Doran (Clontarf) 19. Lee Gannon (Whitehall Colmcille) 20. Davy Keogh (Thomas Davis) 21. Greg McEneaney (Skerries Harps) 22. Eoghan O'Donnell (Whitehall Colmcille) 23. Dan O'Leary (St Sylvesters) 24. Niall Scully (Templeogue Synge St) 25. John Small (Ballymun Kickhams) 26. Paddy Small (Ballymun Kickhams)
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Rob Finnerty predicts challenge Dublin will bring to Galway as he's wary of wounded animal in group opener
ROB FINNERTY has revealed Galway are braced for a Dublin backlash today. The Tribe dethroned Dessie Farrell's All-Ireland champions last season and Meath ended their 14-year domination of the Leinster SFC last month. Advertisement An epic quarter-final last June saw the Connacht giants defeat the Sky Blues. And three weeks ago, the Royals served up a similar shock with a 0-23 to 1-16 victory in Portlaoise. Dublin have been licking their wounds since, while Finnerty was helping his county conquer Connacht for a fourth year in a row with victory over Mayo. And the Salthill-Knocknacarra man knows the downtrodden Dubs will be out for blood in a first-ever Championship game between the counties at Pearse Stadium. Advertisement Read More On GAA The All-Star hitman said: 'They definitely will. They're a really hungry group and they obviously still have so many top players. 'They'll probably get a few more bodies back, but you can only imagine what their training's been like since that defeat to Meath — I'd say they're raring to go. 'When you look at their team sheet, there's so many players there with so many All-Irelands so it's hard not to rate them very highly, especially with the extra lads back as well. 'They were missing three or four starters against Meath, and I know maybe two or three of them were only just back on that day. Advertisement Most read in GAA Football 'So maybe they were caught on the hop.' Galway lost the All-Ireland final to Armagh last July and want to right a few wrongs themselves. Louth GAA homecoming in Drogheda after Leinster final win over Meath They will face another battle with the Orchard in round 3 of the group of death next month but back-to-back Championship wins over Dublin is the Tribesmen's first target. Key duo Damien Comer (hamstring) and Shane Walsh (back) are back in Joyce's squad for today's clash after missing their entire Connacht SFC campaign. Advertisement And Finnerty admits topping Group 4 and going directly into the last eight is vital after doing things the hard way in 2024. Pádraic Joyce's side missed out on top spot when they drew with Armagh in the last round. 1 The marksman was speaking at the launch of Harvey Norman's new sponsorship of GAA Hawk-Eye They dismissed Monaghan in the preliminary quarter-finals before taking Dublin's scalp, but played three games in as many weeks. Advertisement Finnerty said: 'Yeah, it's obviously ideal if you do that because you're in that flow of a game every two weeks, so that would be the best-case scenario. 'Last year we played three weeks in a row, Armagh then Monaghan then Dublin. They were all really tough battles. 'It's just the worry that you're more likely to pick up a niggle and if you pick up a small knock in that first game, you might miss three Championship games and then your year is over. 'So obviously we'd like to just keep on this two-week-on, but it's going to be difficult with this group. Advertisement 'We've been in some massive Championship games over the last few years, so we probably do have that extra bit of experience and thankfully we're getting used to getting over the line in those situations.' ROB FINNERTY was speaking at the launch of Harvey Norman's new sponsorships of GAA Hawk-Eye, official stats sponsor for the Men's Senior Football and Hurling Championships and also the Camogie Association stats sponsor. With 18 stores across the island of Ireland and 290 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman is a leading retailer of furniture, bedding, electrical and computers
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)
The Irish Sun
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Galway GAA star Rob Finnerty admits timing of All-Ireland draw ‘doesn't make sense' after being placed in group of death
ROB FINNERTY feels that the All-Ireland SFC group stage draw should not have been made until after the provincial finals. The groups making up the 16-team race for Sam Maguire were 2 Robert Finnerty, right, admitted the All-Ireland draw did not make sense Credit: GAA 2 The draw took place before Galway beat Mayo in the Connacht football final Credit: Seb Daly/Sportsfile Finnerty helped the The victory Galway will host the Sky Blues at Pearse Stadium on May 17 at 5pm after their hurlers' Leinster SHC clash with Antrim at 2.30pm. Finnerty cannot wait for the Salthill double-header but reckons the draw was made unnecessarily early. Read More on GAA He said: 'All we were thinking about was winning another Connacht title. It wasn't ideal that they did the draw beforehand. 'Even this weekend after the Ulster and Leinster finals would be ideal, just do it on TV after. 'It doesn't really make much sense in my eyes, knowing where you're going to be and who you're facing. 'But I think we did a good job of just staying focused on Mayo and on winning a Connacht Championship. Most read in GAA Football 'The double-header will only add to the occasion and hopefully as many Galway people as possible can get down to it.' Galway led by eight points at the break last Sunday but Mayo staged a spirited comeback. Owen Mulligan teases Lee Keegan over hilarious contrast in how their inter-county GAA careers ended Kevin McStay's men thought they had taken the lead when Ryan O'Donoghue's two-point free effort sailed over — only for it to be reduced to one when Tribe stopper Connor Gleeson got a touch to it. The hosts protested that the ball had already gone over the bar as Galway went on to win by two. And Salthill-Knocknacarra man Finnerty admits the rule is bizarre, despite his team benefitting from it. He said: 'It is weird and it's a strange rule because it obviously halves the reward which I think is probably a bit crazy. 'If you can get the ball over the bar from 50 or 45 yards, I don't see why you wouldn't get the reward of the two points. 'Obviously it worked in our favour at the weekend so we'll take it.' TEAM NEWS Key men Shane Walsh (back) and Damien Comer (hamstring) missed the win at MacHale Park. The pair are in a race against time to face Dessie Farrrell's Dubs and Finnerty is uncertain if they will feature alongside him. He said: 'I'm actually not sure. I'd say it mightn't be too far away but I'm not sure they will make that Dublin game.' The GAA confirmed the fixture details for the first round of group stage clashes yesterday. In Group 2, Kerry will host Roscommon in Killarney at 2.30pm on Saturday, May 17 before Galway's mouth-watering Group 4 showdown with the Dubs at 5pm. Both games will be shown live on GAA+. Clare will host Down at Cusack Park in Ennis in a crucial Group 3 game on Sunday, May 18 at 2pm. Mayo entertain Cavan in Group 1 at 2.30pm at MacHale Park. l ROB FINNERTY was speaking at the launch of Harvery Norman's new sponsorships of GAA Hawk-Eye and their roles as official stats sponsor for the Men's Senior Football and Hurling Championships and also the Camogie Association stats sponsor. With 18 stores across the island of Ireland and 290 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman is a leading retailer of furniture, bedding, electrical and computers.
Irish Examiner
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Rob Finnerty: Goalkeepers cutting value of two-pointer by touching ball 'a bit crazy'
Galway attacker Rob Finnerty reckons it's 'a bit crazy' that goalkeepers can cut the value of a two-pointer in half by simply getting a touch to the ball. Galway benefited from the directive in the Connacht final when goalkeeper Connor Gleeson got his hand to a long-range kick from Mayo's Ryan O'Donoghue which still went over. There was controversy at the time as TV replays suggested that the ball had already gone beyond the crossbar when Gleeson got his touch. Either way, Finnerty isn't a fan of the directive that a goalkeeper can have such an influence on the scoring system, agreeing that it is a weird rule. "It is, it's a strange rule," he said. "Because it obviously halves the reward which I think is probably a bit crazy. If you can get the ball over from 50 or 45 metres, I don't see why you wouldn't get the reward of the two points. Obviously it worked in our favour at the weekend so we'll take it. "Connor has done that in a few games now. It's obviously something he's been looking at and he's done it well so fair play to him." Galway won by just two points in the end, clinching an historic four-in-a-row of Connacht titles and their place in a devilishly difficult All-Ireland SFC group alongside Dublin, Derry and All-Ireland champions Armagh or Donegal. First up for Galway will be a home date with Dublin in Salthill on Saturday week. It remains to be seen if star attackers Shane Walsh and Damien Comer are fit for duty having both missed the provincial decider. "I'm actually not sure, I'd say it mightn't be too far away," said Finnerty of his colleagues' returns. "But I'm not sure will they make that Dublin game." It has been confirmed that the 5pm encounter will form part of a double header with the county's hurlers facing Antrim beforehand at 2.30pm. "That'll only add to the occasion and hopefully as many Galway people as possible can get down to it," said Finnerty, who plays for the local Salthill-Knocknacarra club. One thing Finnerty isn't a fan of is holding the draw for the All-Ireland SFC before the provincial finals, potentially shifting the players' focus from the job at hand. "Obviously it wasn't ideal that they did do the draw beforehand," he said. "It doesn't really make much sense in my eyes, knowing where you're going to be and who you're facing. I think we did a good job of just staying focused on Mayo and on winning a Connacht championship. "Even do it this weekend after the Ulster and Leinster finals, that probably would be an ideal thing, just do it on TV after the game or whatever. That would be my opinion on it." *Rob Finnerty was speaking at the launch of Harvey Norman's new GAA sponsorships, including Hawk-Eye and Camogie Stats partnerships.
