REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ORGANISATION AND PRESENTATION OF INTER CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES 2025

1. The number of Team Officials permitted to remain in the Pitch Enclosure after the toss of the coin is up to a maximum of seven who are Bainisteoir (1), Runaí/Nominated person (1), Selector (1) Medical Personnel (2), Water Carriers (2)
2. A Field Official is appointed to each game by Coiste Cheannais na gComórtaisí whose primary function is to monitor and report on the implementation of the regulations.
3. Only a maximum of 30 players shall be allowed within the pitch enclosure during the playing of the game.
4. Teams shall take the field and leave the field at the time indicated by the Field Official of the Committee in Charge.
5. A Kick around shall not be allowed at halftime in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.
6. Only three substitutes (wearing distinctive tops) allowed to warm up without a football, at any given time.
7. The Bainisteoir shall wear a distinctive top, which shall have the word “BAINISTEOIR” in clear large letters. The Bainisteoir is permitted to move along the side-line between the 45m and halfway line on own side for the purpose of issuing instructions to players, after which he must return to the designated area in front of his own team’s dugout/designated seating area.
   The Bainisteoir is not permitted to enter the field of Play.
   Where Bainisteoir side-line privileges have been withdrawn the Bainisteoir will be confined to a designated area as decided on by the Field Official.
8. All Selectors (more than one) shall remain in the designated area throughout the game. Selectors may not act as Water Carriers.
9. The Medical Personnel (2) shall wear distinctive tops/bibs, which shall have the word “Doctúir or Physio”, in clear large letters and may only enter the field of play to attend to an injured player or on the instruction of the Referee. When not attending to injured players, Medical Personnel shall remain in the designated area on the side-line. Selectors/Coaches cannot act as a medic person, without advance approval from the Committee in Charge. Medical personnel while performing their duties are required to wear PPE.
10. The Runaí or nominated person shall remain in the designated area during the game but is permitted to move to the Side-line Official to relay details of substitutions.
11. Team lists clearly indicating the starting fifteen players and Names of Officials (in the designated areas) must be handed to the Referee at least 30 minutes before the game commences. Penalty for non-compliance – €100 fine. Repeat offences will incur a fine of €500.
12. No Children are allowed entry to the pitch enclosure.
13. Two Water Carriers are permitted per Team and must not be under 18 years of age. Water Carriers may not enter the field of play at any time and must be stationed 2 meters back from the sideline when not dispensing water. Water Carriers to wear a distinctive Bib (Not Club Colours) with the words “Maor Uisce” in clear large letters. They must not be team selectors and are not permitted to wear/carry electronic devices.
14. The referee has the authority to send any person in contravention of Match Regulations to the stand/outside the pitch enclosure and such person cannot be replaced.
15. All Players should wear the jersey number as per the most recent list provided by the Club Secretary for the competition. Teams who do not comply with the Jersey Numbers as indicated will incur a fine of €500.
16. Ball Boys are not permitted.
17. Late Fielding – A team taking the field late before a game shall be subject to the penalties as outlined in the Official Guides and Codes
18. Extra – Time – Regulations governing the playing of Extra Time are as outlined in the Official Guides and Codes.
19. The videoing of games is subject to the Runaí an Cumann submitting a valid application on the prescribed online form and obtaining the permission 48 hours in advance of the game. They are also required to pay the designated fee. The granting of permission is subject to full compliance with the Galway GAA Video Policy. A Copy of the permission granted, should be given to the person videoing the game as they need it to gain entry to the ground and they may also be asked to produce it during the day.
20. Cathaoirleach an Cumann has overall responsibility for adherence to Match Regulations by his/her Club.
21. Support the National and County Respect Initiatives:
    Officials, Players, Referees, Umpires, Linesmen, Coaches, Parents, Guardians and Supporters “Give Respect, Get Respect” from each other. Our Games our Choice – Make them more enjoyable for everybody.
22. Matters not provided for – Matters not specifically provided for in these regulations shall be dealt with by the referee and his team of officials on the day, and then by Choiste Cheannais na gComortaisí when reported via either the Referee or Field Official.
23. Penalties will be proposed by Coiste Cheannaisi na gComórtaisí, on foot of Referees and Field Officers Reports.
24. Access to the grounds will only be permitted 1 hour prior to game time.

25. Stop Clocks / Hooters will not be in operation at any championship games in 2025. The timing of the game will be continuous and the amount of additional time at the conclusion of each half will be at the discretion of the referee.

The Galway Senior Football team to face Meath in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final is announced:

GALWAY V MEATH
📍Páirc an Chrócaigh
🗓️Sunday 29th June 2025
🕓1.45PM
📺Watch Live on RTE TV
📲Live Score updates on our X feed
📻Radio Commentary on Galway Bay FM, RnaG Spórt

Match Tickets on Sale online and in Centra and SuperValu Stores

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Best of Luck to Padraic Joyce, Team Management and our Senior Footballers!

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All-Ireland SFC Preliminary Quarter-Final

Galway 2-26 (2-5-16) Down 3-21 (3-4-13)

By Billy Coss at Páirc Esler

They dodged elimination on more than occasion during the ‘Group of Death’, but Galway’s All-Ireland Senior Football Championship challenge remains on track after surviving a stirring second half fightback from Down in the Marshes.

The Tribesmen’s in-form inside duo of Shane Walsh and Rob Finnerty contributed 1-13 between them, but it was Matthew Thompson, in his rookie season, who was their orchestrator-in-chief and contributed five points into the bargain.

A devastating eight-minute spell at the end of the first half pushed a 1-7 to 1-6 Galway lead out to a significant 1-16 to 1-6 advantage by the hooter.

Prior to that, Down traded blow for blow with Odhran Murdock and Danny Magill both picking off two points apiece. Murdock also latched on to a booming Ronan Burns kickout to play in John McGeough for their opening goal on 14 minutes.

Burns had earlier saved one-on-ones from Rob Finnerty and Cian Hernon, but stood no chance when Shane Walsh took a Thompson pass and buried past the Down ‘keeper on 22 minutes. Thompson, Finnerty and Walsh (two, one free) were all on target from outside the 40-metre arc, while Cillian McDaid scored a brace as the visitors constructed a 10-point interval advantage.

Down’s comeback ignited immediately after the throw-in with Daniel Guinness and Miceal Rooney two-pointers inside 90 seconds delighting the home support in the attendance of more than 14,000. And when Pat Havern converted the first of his two frees, the difference was back to just 1-16 to 1-11. It might have been even better for Down, but for a fine Conor Flaherty save from Adam Crimmins.

Back came Galway as a magnificent second half unfolded. Thompson, Finnerty and Matthew Tierney steadied the ship before Flaherty was called upon once more to save from James Guinness. 1-20 to 1-13 was how it stood on 49 minutes and with Galway’s kickout under major pressure, another Down surge materialised.

A Daniel Guinness two-pointer plus ones from Adam Crimmins, Ceilum Doherty and sub Caolan Mooney (two) brought it back to two before Galway’s substitutes made an impact. Peter Cooke and Daniel O’Flaherty were on target while Shane Walsh converted a crucial two-point free just before his injury-enforced withdrawal.

1-24 to 1-19 up, Galway would have been out of reach had Burns not denied Cooke with his third point-blank save of the day. That was the tigger for a frantic endgame as Odhran Murdock, crowning a brilliant performance, netted Down’s second goal to cut the deficit to two on 65 minutes.

Galway sub Tomo Culhane killed the comeback when rifling past Burns two minutes later and though Ryan Magill netted the game’s fifth goal at the other end, a relieving Céin D’Arcy point confirmed Galway’s victory. Ryan McEvoy floated over the game’s ninth two-pointer after the hooter sounded as Galway survived a thrilling finale to yet another memorable match. They move on to face Meath, Monaghan or Tyrone in the last eight.

Scorers for Galway: Shane Walsh 1-7 (1tp, 2tpf), Rob Finnerty 0-6 (1tp, 1f), Matthew Thompson 0-5 (1tp), Tomo Culhane 1-0, Cillian McDaid, Matthew Tierney and Daniel O’Flaherty 0-2 each; Céin D’Arcy and Peter Cooke 0-1 each.

Scorers for Down: Odhran Murdock 1-2, John McGeough 1-1, Daniel Guinness 0-4 (2tp); Ryan Magill 1-0; Danny Magill Miceal Rooney (tp), Ryan McEvoy (tp), Caolan Mooney and Pat Havern (2f) 0-2 each; Adam Crimmins (f), Ceilum Doherty, Eugene Brannigan and James Guinness 0-1 each.

Galway: Conor Flaherty; Johnny McGrath, Seán Fitzgerald, Liam Silke; Dylan McHugh, Seán Kelly (captain), Cian Hernon; Paul Conroy, John Maher; Céin D’Arcy, Matthew Thompson, Cillian McDaid; Rob Finnerty, Shane Walsh, Matthew Tierney.

Subs: Peter Cooke for Conroy (47), Daniel O’Flaherty for Hernon (56), Johnny Heaney for McDaid temporary (61-69), Tomo Culhane for Walsh (62), John Daly for Maher (67).

Down: Ronan Burns; Patrick McCarthy, Peter Fegen, Ceilum Doherty; Ryan Magill, Pierce Laverty (captain), Miceal Rooney; Daniel Guinness, Ryan McEvoy; Danny Magill, Odhran Murdock, Adam Crimmins; James Guiness, Pat Havern, John McGeough.

Subs: Eugene Brannigan for McCarthy (21-26 temporary & HT), Caolan Mooney for McGeough (53), Oisín Savage for Doherty (58), Conor McCrickard for Crimmins (62), Finn Murdock for Rooney (66).

Referee: Derek O’Mahoney (Tipperary).

The Galway Senior Football team to face Down in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship preliminary quarter-final is announced:

GALWAY V DOWN
📍Páirc Esler, Newry
🗓️Sunday 22nd June 2025
🕓1.45PM
📺Watch Live on GAA+
📲Live Score updates via WhatstheScór App on our X feed
📻Radio Commentary on Galway Bay FM, RnaG Spórt

Match Tickets on Sale online and in Centra and SuperValu Stores

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Best of Luck to Padraic Joyce, Team Management and our Senior Footballers!

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