Galway GAA raise over €750,000 in fundraiser as Donegal man wins stunning new home in Kinvara

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Dean Doherty from Ballybofey in Co. Donegal is the owner of a magnificent new home in the beautiful seaside village of Kinvara after winning the hugely exciting Win a Home on Galway Bay fundraising draw. He was the first ticket out of the drum at the big finale in Loughrea on Tuesday night.

“I just can’t believe it. I bought a ticket just a couple of days before the big draw and was in Spain when I got the call from Galway GAA. I’m still shaking,” said Dean.

The Donegal man works as a chef on cruise ships all over the world. “I’d always dreamed of owning a house so this is just incredible. I lost in Cheltenham recently on the horses so this certainly makes up for that,” he added jokingly.

In just over four months, Galway GAA raised over €1.45 million in ticket sales with the fundraising project proving to be a huge success. “I just want to thank everybody who supported us and bought tickets since we launched our campaign last November. The response locally, nationally and around the world has just been amazing,” said Paul Bellew, Chairperson of Galway GAA.

“We were delighted the draw was able to support our camogie champion’s team holiday to New York in February. I’d also like to thank all our clubs who got involved and benefitted from the project and all the local businesses that helped us along the way. But a special word of thanks to the brilliant team who worked tirelessly on this draw in Tommy Kelly, Sean O’Connor, Seamus Hogan, Cara Martin, Aidan Brady (Aidan Brady & Co. Ltd), Cormac Donoghue (JEL Marketing) and Paul Byrnes Media,” added Paul.

Tickets were bought in all 32 counties, across Europe and around the world including Asia and Australia as well all over the USA. The full draw is available on the website http://www.winahomeongalwaybay.com.

Win a home on Galway Bay

WIN A DREAM HOME ON GALWAY BAY

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Win a home on Galway Bay

Fancy winning a stunning new home on Galway Bay? Well here’s your chance. ‘WINAHOMEONGALWAYBAY.COM‘ in association with Galway GAA is giving you the opportunity to win a magnificent new property in beautiful Kinvara.  

This fantastic home on Ireland’s iconic Wild Atlantic Way boasts breathtaking views of the famous Dunguaire Castle and the Bay, with the world-famous Burren and Cliffs of Moher on its doorstep. 

“We are really excited about this fundraising draw and the chance to win an incredible home in one of Ireland’s most popular locations. It comes on the back of our previous win a home draw which proved to be a great success. All proceeds are going to the continued development of facilities for Galway GAA,”  said Paul Bellew, Chairperson. 

The luxurious end-of-terrace property is within walking distance of the hugely popular seaside village and recognised as one of the most sought-after locations on the West Coast of Ireland.   

Kinvara is a bustling holiday destination with wonderful shops, bars and restaurants and numerous cultural attractions as well as top class primary and secondary schools. The village is also close to major employment hubs such as Galway, Ennis, Shannon and Limerick.   

“It’s a great opportunity to win an amazing new home worth €360,000 in picturesque Kinvara in March 2026 and be mortgage free. It’s a super prize in a fabulous locality and as they say, it could be you,” added Paul.  

To enter, simply log onto WINAHOMEONGALWAYBAY.COM to purchase your ticket.  There will also be a number of bonus draws throughout the campaign with lots of great prizes too including concert tickets, hotel breaks and packages to next year’s All Ireland Finals.  

Tickets are €100 and on sale now at winahomeongalwaybay.com.

Thank you for your support.  

 

Galway Senior Hurlers team up with Hand in Hand for Family Funday Fundraising Event!

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Galway Senior Hurlers team up with Hand in Hand for Family Funday Fundraising Event!

On Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 the Galway Senior Hurlers will host a Family Fun Day event in Pearse Stadium, Salthill from 12.00-2.00pm and wish to invite all future stars to a “meet and greet” with squad and management members.
There will be plenty options for selfies, photographs, and autographs with all as well as the chance to win some fabulous prizes, while supporting a truly deserving cause.

Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity is based in Loughrea, Co Galway. The charity provides practical and emotional supports to children and their families who are affected by childhood cancer.

To support this event please click on the link

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/GalwaySeniorHurlersFundraiser

Caroline O Connor, Fundraising & Communication Manager Hand in Hand said ”We are deeply grateful for the support received from Galway GAA and the wider community. This is going to be a wonderful event organised by the Galway Senior Hurling Team and Management. The success of the GAA is rooted in the ethos of community engagement, involvement, support, and assistance which permeates throughout every club the country.   Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity is rooted in the very same belief, co-ordinating all the team players to provide household cleaning, laundry services, family meal deliveries and wrap around supports for families dealing with a childhood cancer diagnosis.  Like every community we are stronger together. Funds raised by this event will go directly towards helping families with practical and emotional supports with a childhood cancer diagnosis. These services are provided FREE of charge to families with a childhood cancer diagnosis undergoing active treatment with emotional services continuing post treatment.”

Michelle Healy, Galway GAA PRO said, “All in Galway GAA are proud to be involved in supporting this worthy event on March 2nd, 2024.  Supporting charities is ingrained in our GAA culture, with clubs, volunteers and players involved many initiatives. I want to pay a special tribute to our Senior Hurlers in coming together to initiate such a wonderful event. We are delighted to be in a position to work with Hand in Hand to help raise awareness about their initiatives and the impact of those. The benefits of this occasion will make a significant contribution to children and their families who are affected by childhood cancer.”

“We are looking forward to lending our time to support the excellent work carried out by Hand in Hand and are delighted to be able to contribute here. We also look forward to meeting all our supporters on the day in Pearse Stadium, we hope to see a large crowd there and would greatly appreciate your support online or on the day for this fantastic cause” said Cianan Fahy, spokesperson for the Senior Hurling organising committee.

Pat McDonagh said that Supermac’s was delighted to be involved with the fundraiser. “I commend the players for taking part in this worthy event,” he said. “It shows a sense of community and togetherness that is an important characteristic of any team.  Supermac’s is delighted to be associated with the Meet and Greet event on Sunday and we are particularly happy that the benefit will go to a children’s charity, Hand in Hand. These players are their hero’s and it will mean a lot to them. We urge everyone to come along on the day to this event and to make a donation to this worthy cause.”

 

NOTES

For further information about the Event, please contact Michelle Healy, pro.galway@gaa.ie

For further information about the services that HIH provide or if you’re able to help in any way, please contact caroline.oconnor@handinhand.ie

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All Ireland Hurling Championship Semi-Final

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Match Tickets are on Sale via Ticketmaster, click here to purchase

SHC Live Streaming

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Four games live streamed in this weekends Brooks Group Sponsored Senior Hurling Championship.

Live Streaming Home Page: https://page.inplayer.com/galwaygaa/

How can I purchase the available passes?

To purchase the Day Pass €10, click on any game of the day you wish to purchase the pass for.

You can purchase the Hurling Season Pass €120, via the Hurling Season Pass Button on the Live Streaming Home Page.

How to watch after I purchase a pass?

By logging in with your account you will automatically gain access to all games included in your purchase pass.

Simply click on the game you wish to watch and enjoy!

Dillon Quirke R.I.P

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Galway GAA extends its sincere condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of Dillon Quirke RIP, as well as to his club Clonoulty-Rossmore and the wider Tipperary GAA community.

As a mark of respect Galway GAA request that all clubs and grounds in Galway City and County fly flags at half-mast and that all teams observe a moment’s silence prior to all games, this weekend.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Electric Ireland MFC Semi-Final – Galway 2-9 Derry 1-11

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They needed to withstand a driving finish from Derry but Galway held on to reach their fourth All-Ireland Minor Football Championship final in seven seasons after a thrilling finale in Donnycarney.

Goals in either half from Jack Lonergan and Colm Costello placed a sizeable down payment on victory and with Costello and Éanna Monaghan, their standout forwards, kicking 1-8 between them, Alan Glynn’s side built a 2-9 to 1-5 lead by the 50th minute.

The Oak Leaf County lost wing-forward Johnny McGuckian following a second yellow card offence in the 57th minute but summoned a stirring fightback to kick the closing six points before coming up just short.

The Tribesmen never trailed over the hour and made a perfect start when clever approach work from Tomás Farthing was followed by a superb finish from Lonergan for a fourth minute goal.

Four of the next five points also belonged to the Connacht runners-up with Costello (two), Monaghan and Shay McGlinchey all on target.

Derry’s sole reply came courtesy of top scorer Ciarán Chambers and their chances received a major double boost before the break. First, Eoin Higgins blasted past Kyle Gilmore for a 29th minute goal and then Galway lost McGlinchey to a black card.

Rather than act as a turning point, Galway were galvanised and stretched their lead from 1-4 to 1-1 at the break to 2-5 to 1-1 despite operating with 14 men. Their crucial second goal came when Cillian Trayers found Costello and the Dunmore MacHales forward cut in from the left flank before finishing in fine style.

The excellent Ruairí Forbes, Chambers and Higgins were all on target for Derry but with Monaghan kicking back-to-back scores, Galway remained in control and held a seven-point lead on 50 minutes.

It was a day when Galway defenders came up with several magnificent goal-saving interventions, Vinny Gill in the second half following what Trayers had brilliantly managed in the first.

Derry refused to go away, though, and a storming finish delivered points from McGuckian, sub Conor Downey, Cahir Spiers and three further Chambers efforts. ‘Keeper Ben O’Connor also joined their attack to good effect and despite losing McGuckian, the 2020 champions kept pouring forward.

It was backs to the wall in the closing stages from a Galway perspective but they held out with Antain Donnelly’s last-gasp attempt at an equaliser tailing just wide.

Scorers for Galway: Colm Costello 1-4 (2f), Éanna Monaghan 0-4, Jack Lonergan 1-0, Shay McGlinchey 0-1.

Scorers for Derry: Ciarán Chambers 0-6 (4f), Eoin Higgins 1-1 (1f), Ruairí Forbes, Johnny McGuckian, Cahair Spiers, Conor Downey 0-1 each.

Galway: Kyle Gilmore; Tomás Farthing, Ryan Flaherty, Vinny Gill; Mark Mannion, Cillian Trayers, Ross Coen; Jack Lonergan (joint-captain), Shay McGlinchey; Sean Dunne, Éanna Monaghan (joint-captain), Owen Morgan; Colm Costello, Fionn O’Connor, Stephen Curley.

Subs: Olan Kelly for Dunne (48), James Summerville for O’Connor (57), Charlie Cox for Curley (58), Adam Colleran for Flaherty (60), Padraic McNeela for Coen (60+2).

Derry: Ben O’Connor; Fionn McEldowney, Eoin Scullion, Danny McDermott; James Murray, Odhran Crozier, Shea Birt; Dara McPeake, Ruairi Forbes (captain); Johnny McGuckian, Conal Higgins, Cahir Spiers; Eoin Higgins, Ciarán Chambers, Odhran Murphy.

Subs: Conor Downey for Conal Higgins (39), Antain Donnelly for Scullion (41), Dara McGurk for Birt (52), Joe Dillon for Murphy (53).

Referee: Seán Laverty (Antrim).

By Billy Coss at Parnell Park

Galway v Armagh All Ireland Senior Football QF – Ticket Details

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All the latest details for the upcoming Quarter Final v Armagh

It is expected to be a sell out so don’t delay in purchasing

Ticketmaster link is here

 

Galway v Derry All Ireland Minor Football SF

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Match Tickets on sale, click here

Electric Ireland MHC SF: Tipperary win thriller

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Electric Ireland MHC Semi-Final

Tipperary 3-24 Galway 3-20

By Shane Brophy at TUS Gaelic Grounds

Tipperary snatched victory from the jaws of defeat to edge past Galway in a thrilling All-Ireland Minor Hurling Semi-Final at the TUS Gaelic Grounds.

Despite forging six points clear at one stage of the second half, Tipp fell behind in the second minute of added time to a fifth Rory Burke point, as Galway looked to be timing their run perfectly.

However, Tipperary weren’t willing to throw in the towel with Adam Daly producing the levelling score before Joe Egan slotted over the lead point, with sub Senan Butler putting the seal on the win with a last ditch goal, all in ninety second spell deep in injury time.

It was a high-quality game, with the sides shooting four points each by the eighth minute, with the latest from Rory Burke following a save from Eoin Horgan. Tipp enjoyed the first purple patch with a four-point run with Conor Martin to the fore.

Galway responded and hit Tipp for a two-goal blast in the 20th minute, with Rory Burke provider in both goals for Aaron Niland and Conor Dolphin. Burke was a real thorn in the Tipperary side with four first half points from play.

However, Tipperary responded well and struck for a goal on 25 minutes with Adam Daly finishing from close range, but Galway enjoyed the better of the play coming up to half time and Niland free gave them a slender 2-11 to 1-13 advantage at the break.

It was Tipperary who took control in the third quarter with Tom Delaney and Paddy McCormack becoming more prominent in attack shooting ten points from play between them, and when Joe Egan goaled in the 43rd minute, it put them in a strong position.

However, they became a little tentative and Galway took full advantage with rising star Aaron Niland top scoring with 2-11, his second goal on 58 minutes setting up a grandstand finish.

It looked as if they were going to snatch victory when Rory Burke scored his fifth from play but as they had done in the Munster Final, Tipperary had other ideas and set-up a final showdown with Offaly in two weeks time.

Scorers for Tipperary: Tom Delaney 0-6; Joe Egan, Adam Daly 1-3 each; Paddy McCormack 0-4; Damien Corbett 0-3 (1 free, 1 65); Senan Butler 1-0; Conor Martin 0-2; Tadhg Sheehan, Cathal English, Ciaran Foley (free) 0-1 each.

Scorers for Galway: Aaron Niland 2-11 (0-7 frees); Rory Burke 0-5; Conor Dolphin 1-2; Cillian Trayers, Orin Burke 0-1 each.

Tipperary: Eoin Horgan; Chris O’Donnell, Aaron O’Halloran, Jack Quinlan; Sam O’Farrell, Tadhg Sheehan, Jack O’Callaghan; Ciaran Foley, Adam Daly; Joe Egan, Conor Martin, Cathal English; Damien Corbett, Tom Delaney, Paddy McCormack.

Subs: Paddy Phelan for English (44); Darragh McCarthy for Martin (49); Jamie Ormond for Foley (60); Senan Butler for Corbett (60+3).

Galway: Donagh Fahy; Luke McInerney, Sean Murphy, Darragh Counihan; Gerry Carr, Oscar O’Gorman, Jack Lonergan; Cillian Trayers, Paddy Mac Carthaigh; Orin Burke, Rory Burke, Conor Lawless; Cullen Killeen, Aaron Niland, Conor Dolphin.

Subs: Ryan O’Donnell for Lawless (HT); Aaron Doyle for Killeen (47); Vince Morgan for Mac Carthaigh (51); Ben O’Donovan for O’Gorman (56); Conor Gilligan for Dolphin (60+2).

Referee: Patrick Murphy (Carlow).