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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.

Galway 3-25 Kilkenny 1-16

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.

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.

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.

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.

For eight years, Finn Plotner McCarthy has been a familiar face on the pitches at Galway Bohemians, growing from an enthusiastic 10-year-old into one of the club’s standout young players. Now, at the age of 18, that journey is taking an exciting new direction as he prepares to move to America on a college scholarship.

The team at OxyGeneration are celebrating the Men’s Football World Cup.

Medical Technology Ireland has announced that broadcaster and sporting icon Cora Staunton will be a featured speaker at the Medical Technology Ireland 2026 Conference, taking place at Galway Racecourse, Ballybrit, on 23–24 September 2026.

The team at OxyGeneration are celebrating the Men’s Football World Cup.