Galway fail to make it to League Final at Pearse Stadium
Kerry saw off Galway's challenge to book a place in the Allianz League League final with an impressive victory at Pearse Stadium in Salthill. They managed for the second game in a row to amass a huge tally without kicking a two-pointer as they ended Galway’s hopes of making it to the decider. A sad end for Galway who showed great promise in the opening games but failed when it came to the business end. Final Score: Kerry 3-24 Galway 2-19
No joy for Presentation College in Croke Cup Final
Presentation College’s quest to win their first colleges senior hurling title continues after a gripping but heart breaking loss in the final at Croke Park. Eight points ahead midway through the second half they looked set for victory but Thurles CBS fought back picking off some great points to edge ahead when it mattered. Final Score: Thurles CBS 0-24 Presentation College 2-17
Dublin ends Galway's unbeaten League run
An entertaining contest took a turn for the extraordinary in the final quarter, Dublin leading by 2-13 to 0-9 looked virtually home and hosed but Damien Comer's introduction had an immediate impact for Galway. Involved in a goal by John Maher he then netted one himself and Galway cut the lead to two points but Dublin finished stronger. Final Score: Dublin 2-19 Galway 2-13
Gerry Cronnelly's Sporting Life Video
A video tracking the life of former Cub player Gerry Cronnelly and how he dedicated himself to achieving so much success in different sports over seven decades.
Winner of a County Junior Hurling Medal with Athenry, an All-Ireland Handball title and a record 34 County Handball Titles.
Born in 1936, Gerry is among the longest competing athletes in the World and gives a compelling insight into his sporting life and living in Athenry. See the full video - Link http://athenryexperience.ie/index.php
Limerick are still the team to beat in 2025
Limerick recorded their first home league win against Galway since February 2020 and led by seven points at 1-12 to 0-08 at half-time, before John Kiely’s men outscored their opponents by 15 points to 10 in the second half to run out 12-point winners. Galway still remain ahead of Limerick, on six points, with the Shannonsiders having a game fewer played. They travel to Cork for their remaining game against a side who scored six goals against the All-Ireland Champions. Final Score: Limerick 1-27 Galway 0-18
St. Mary’s GAA Club, Athenry extends its deepest sympathy to Nessan, Fiachra, Ciara, the extended Kerrigan Family and many friends on the sad passing of Finbarr. In the 1970’s Finbarr, a native of Gorey, Co. Wexford, was a valued member of our Club and won a County Senior Hurling league medal in 1976. The following year he played for the Club in the Galway County Senior Hurling Final. He is fondly remembered by many of his teammates and friends around the fields of Athenry where he worked with the Department of Forestry.
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.
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.
