Galway Hurlers make it three-in-row League wins
Galway made it three straight Allianz Hurling League Division 1A victories at the expense of Wexford at Chadwicks Wexford Park. The home-side had 14 wides – nine more than Galway – as goals from Anthony Burns and a Kevin Cooney penalty saw Micheál Donoghue’s men withstand a stirring late Wexford revival.
Galway will be heading to Limerick for their next game before they finish up against Cork and are clear of any danger of relegation The experienced David Burke returned for his first taste of action in 2025 and is the 36th player played by Micheal Donoghue and his management in the League to-date. Final Score: Galway 2-19 Wexford 1-20.
Galway snatch a draw with the last kick
Shane Walsh drove a two-point free into a diagonal wind to snatch a dramatic draw for Galway with the final kick of a cracking game at Tuam Stadium.
Galway kicked four two-pointers in the opening half as the sides went in level at 0-11 to 1-08 on a day when the wind added a degree of difficulty to the shooting.
Tyrone looked set for their second win of the campaign with Matty Donnelly’s two-pointer in the 69th minute. But up stepped Walsh to snatch a draw in the most dramatic fashion at the death to maintain Galway’s unbeaten run. Final Score: Galway 1-18 Tyrone 1-18.
Allianz Football League Round 4 Galway v Donegal
Galway maintained their unbeaten start to the Allianz League as Shane Walsh turned on a masterclass of shooting to bring Donegal's winning start to an end at Pearse Stadium despite playing two periods with just 13 men. Galway’s Matthew Tierney was red-carded just before the interval and Daniel O’Flaherty and Finnian O Laoi were black-carded during the second half but Galway did enough to carve out a 0-21 to 0-14 win.
Camogie Association Award for Athenry’s Moira Coen
The 2025 Volunteer of The Year for Galway Moira Coen was presented with her award by the President of the Camogie Association Brian Molloy at a dinner in Croke Park. Congratulations to Moira on receiving the award in recognition of her commitment to Camogie at Club and County level.
Galway let big lead slip away in second half
Galway footballers looked set for a third straight victory when they led by nine points at half-time, but where instead grateful to John Daly's late block on Ethan Doherty's shot with only 10 seconds left on the clock and share the points. It was a remarkable transformation from the home side.
Dylan's McHugh's ninth minute goal which handed Padraic Joyce's team a grip that tightened as the opening half progressed. In the second period Derry’s remarkable transformation saw them outscore the Tribesmen by 0-12 to 0-3 in a second half that they will not be happy with. Final Score: Derry 0-16 (0-1-14) Galway 1-13 (1-3-7)
Tribesmen defeat All-Ireland Hurling Champions at Pearse Stadium
Galway recorded their second win in this season's Allianz League when a strong opening-half performance laid the foundation for a 2-21 to 0-20 victory over Clare side at Pearse Stadium. The Tribesmen led by 2-15 to 0-11 at the end of the opening half with Anthony Burns, starting his first league game for the Tribesmen, shooting 2-02 from play. Athenry’s Eoin Lawless came on in the closing stages.
St. Mary’s GAA Club, Athenry extends its deepest sympathies to Mary, Sinead, Dara and the extended Coleman and Cooley families on the sad passing of Michael. We also extend our sympathies to Abbeyknockmoy Hurling Club members, former teammates, neighbours and his many friends.
Michael inspired and led a generation of his club’s players to win county titles at intermediate and senior level. Few in Athenry will ever forget, but always admired, his inspirational displays against us in the 1988 drawn and re-played senior finals.
He won All-Ireland Senior, Under 21 and three National Hurling League medals, captain in 1996, with Galway and was selected for three All-Star Awards.
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Lotto Draw for €12,000 and Allianz League Ticket Winners.
Athenry captain Shane Quirke was on hand to make the Lotto draws on the 3rd February in The Central Bar. There was no Jackpot winner on the night but Jennifer Burke and Patrick Hession won the Allianz League Tickets and will be heading to Galway's next game in hurling or football. Thanks to all who support our Club Lotto and remember next week's Jackpot will be for €12,100. Photo: Shane Quirke with Leo Coffey and Mick Crimmins.
