Return of Connacht GAA FBD Football League for 2026

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The draw and competition details for the 2026 FBD League have been finalised!

After not being held in 2025, the FBD will return early in the new year which will also mark FBD’s 30th year as sponsor!

LEAGUE FORMAT

The competition will be held on a League Format.

Round 1 3rd /4th January

Sligo v Mayo

Galway v London

Roscommon v Leitrim

Round 2 9th/10th January

Leitrim v Galway

London v Sligo

Mayo v Roscommon

After 2 rounds the following will be the Finals situation:

17th /18th January 2026

Top 2 teams FBD Cup Final

3rd & 4th teams Shield Final

5th & 6th teams Plate Final

 

Competition Regulations

  •  Panel of 26 Players
  • All Players are allowed play, although once substituted a player shall not be allowed to return to the game (Unless a Blood Sub or Head Injury Sub)
  • A Maximum of 6 substitutes allowed during second half of a given game

 

Galway man D’Arcy hoping for a long winter with Ballyboden St Enda’s

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By Paul Keane

Cein D’Arcy jetted out to the south of Spain late last month for the wedding of his Galway football teammate Johnny Heaney.

They were colleagues at Croke Park in late June, when an All-Ireland SFC quarter-final tie against Meath, that the Connacht champions were expected to win, went against them.

Perhaps on a quiet moment over the wedding weekend in Nerja, an hour or so up the coast from Malaga, they chatted about that painful afternoon.

Or maybe they went a little further back, to 2020, when they were the only two Galway players to start every single game of that season’s Covid interrupted Allianz League campaign.

They both started the Connacht final that 2020 season too but, for D’Arcy, it was his last game in a Galway jersey until 2024. By then, he was a Ballyboden St Enda’s player in Dublin and he credits much of his second coming, and the rekindling of his best form, with his 2023 switch to south Dublin.

“I have to credit the environment, credit the group here,” said D’Arcy, who is currently participating in the AIB Leinster club SFC after helping ‘Boden claim a fifth Dublin title last month.

“The lads unlock that within you. You can leverage off their behaviours and what they’re doing. And you try to go beyond that again. So it’s been a revelation for me.

“I was developed and nurtured in Caherlistrane, and in Galway, so they deserve so much credit. It’s not like I came with bad football (behind me). I’d probably just lost my way a little bit as a man. When I came in here with these lads they had me turning that corner and I really appreciate that.”

Céin D’Arcy in action for Galway. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Céin D’Arcy in action for Galway. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

D’Arcy’s county colleague, Shane Walsh, set the template a couple of seasons back for Galway players winning Dublin, Leinster and All-Ireland titles, doing so with Kilmacud Crokes. Perhaps that is a journey D’Arcy will now go on himself.

It’s a case of so far, so good having struck the crucial goal in the county final that helped ‘Boden see off Na Fianna, a week before Heaney’s wedding. He lined out again last Sunday in Wexford when the visitors turned in a powerful second-half performance to see off Castletown by nine points in a provincial quarter-final.

Next up for ‘Boden is a Leinster semi-final against Tullamore, in Tullamore, on Saturday week.

So did he watch Walsh and that Crokes team with envy?

“I’d envy him when I’m at Loughgeorge in December, running through the wet and the rain with Galway,” smiled D’Arcy, referencing pre-season with Padraic Joyce’s county panel.

“Mind you, what we trained in for the last week was just as bad as any of that. Ah look, the journeys are special when you’re with the club, so you do envy them from that perspective. The other side of it is that when you’re in your pre-season with Galway, you’re anticipating the year ahead and building towards that, so that has its own novelty and its own charm, so you look forward to that too.”

D’Arcy probably should be a little jaded at this stage of the season but he comes across as energised and desperate to keep Ballyboden’s winning run going.

When the wedding celebrations were over, for example, he returned immediately and immersed himself in the preparations for the provincial championship.

“The day I got back, on the Monday, we were back into training again,” said the versatile midfielder. “We realised we had an opportunity, because we had the four-week break (after the county final), to give it a good lash and we trained hard. Those third and fourth weeks we trained hard! I was delighted to get back into it because the journey is not over. That’s something we were stressing after the county final as well.”

Cein D'Arcy shoots to the net for Ballyboden St Enda's in the Dublin SFC final. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Cein D’Arcy shoots to the net for Ballyboden St Enda’s in the Dublin SFC final. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

D’Arcy isn’t the only non-Dubliner in Cavan native Eamon O’Reilly’s Ballyboden group. Antrim footballer Peter Healy, who played a central role in the team’s first goal last Sunday, 2022 Kerry All-Ireland SFC medallist Pa Warren and ex-Kingdom U-20 Michael O’Gara all featured in the win over Castletown too.

“The roots are very rural,” said D’Arcy of the club. “It’s built up with men from Mayo, men from Galway, people from down the country.”

They produced a special second-half performance in the southeast to overwhelm a talented Castletown team. Summer football or winter football, it doesn’t seem to bother Ballyboden.

“It’s a power-based game when you’re playing in these conditions at this time of the year,” said D’Arcy. “Those lads are powerful, they can move their legs, they can get it pumping. As I say, there’s been an awful lot of work done from a fitness perspective so when it comes down to that aspect, these lads won’t be found wanting. It’s just, can you execute the basics well, and consistently, in these conditions? That’s the big thing.”

They could yet finish the year on the most pristine surface of them all, at Croke Park, as the Leinster final is scheduled to be played there on December 6.

“We won’t look that far ahead,” insisted D’Arcy, eyeing their semi-final against a talented and in-form Tullamore. “We’ll take it step by step, a game at a time. I know Stephen Rochford is in with Tullamore so he’ll have a few tricks up his sleeve. That’s the next job and we won’t look any further than the next game.”

AIB Connacht Club SFC: Maigh Cuilinn too good for Leitrim Gaels

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Connacht Senior Club Football Championship Semi-Final

Maigh Cuilinn 4-13 (4-2-9) Leitrim Gaels 1-9 (1-0-9)

By Billy Coss at Pearse Stadium

MAIGH CUILINN’S record of having never lost in provincial competition remains intact after the Galway title holders overcame a fast start from Leitrim Gaels to run out convincing winners of this afternoon’s Connacht Senior Club Football Championship semi-final in Salthill.

Late first half goals from top scorer Dessie Conneely and Fiachra McDonagh were followed by a Fionn McDonagh brace early in the second as Maigh Cuilinn were never in anything other than total control once they settled.

Leitrim Gaels made a blistering opening to their first ever fixture in Connacht with Garvan Jones cracking home a quite brilliant fourth minute goal in between points from David Regan and Stephen Goldrick.

Thereafter, it was all Maigh Cuilinn who reeled off 2-9 without reply from the sixth minute up to half-time. Goals arrived in the 21st and 22nd minute from Conneely and Fiachra McDonagh, while Johnny Moloney, Fionn McDonagh, Niall Walsh and Seán O’Connor also got on the scoresheet with points.

Maigh Cuilinn, who were without Galway star Peter Cooke, little very left behind and shot just two wides on their way to a commanding interval lead of ten points. In a measure of the pressure that Leitrim Gaels were under, corner-back Shane Finn received a black card shortly before the break.

Liam Moreton ended a 27-minute scoring drought for Leitrim Gaels after the restart but quickfire goals from Fionn McDonagh in the 35th and 36th minute pushed Maigh Cuilinn even further clear.

The Leitrim champions refused to accept their fate and saw Jamie Rynn and Garvan Jones goal chances superbly saved by Maigh ‘keeper Pierce Greally, while David Wynne also smothered a close-range David Regan effort.

Fresh from shooting 1-10 against Sligo’s Shamrock Gaels a week earlier, Conneely would finish the day with 1-7 to his name with a pair of two-pointers, one from a free, rounding out their tally.

Maigh Cuilinn manager Cathal Clancy also had the luxury of withdrawing Galway captain Seán Kelly prior to the three-quarter mark as the game meandered to an inevitable conclusion.

To their credit, Leitrim Gaels would kick six of the game’s closing seven scores through Garvan Jones (four, three frees), captain Aidan Flynn and Shaun Chandler. And while Mal Guckian’s side fell to a disappointing exit, they can reflect on a memorable season that delivered a breakthough county senior title.

Connacht winners at Senior (2022) and Intermediate (2015) level, Maigh Cuilinn will attempt to add a third provincial crown in their history when they face St. Brigid’s from Roscommon in a fortnight’s time.

Scorers for Maigh Cuilinn: Dessie Conneely 1-7 (1tp, 1tpf, 1f); Fionn McDonagh 2-3 (2f); Fiachra McDonagh 1-0; Seán O’Connor, Johnny Moloney and Niall Walsh 0-1 each.

Scorers for Leitrim Gaels: Garvan Jones 1-4 (3f); David Regan, Aidan Flynn, Stephen Goldrick, Liam Moreton and Shaun Chandler 0-1 each.

MAIGH CUILINN: Pierce Greally; Aidan Claffey, Mike Moughan, Eoghan Kelly; Seán O’Connor, Seán Kelly, David Wynne (captain); Tom Clarke, Ger Davoren; Johnny Moloney, Niall Walsh, Paul Kelly; Fionn McDonagh, Fiachra McDonagh, Dessie Conneely. Subs: Cillian Gallagher for Walsh temporary (41-FT), Conor Corcoran for Seán Kelly (43), Eoin McGuire for Claffey (46), Mark Hynes for Eoghan Kelly (49), Charlie Cox for Fionn McDonagh (50), Mark Bradley for Moloney (57).

LEITRIM GAELS: Brian Cull; Liam Chandler, Frank Cullen, Shane Finn; Shaun Chandler, Aidan Flynn (captain), Jamie Rynn; Ryan Jones, Conall Jones; Jack Flynn, Garvan Jones, Stephen Goldrick; David Regan, Liam Moreton, Aaron Farrell. Subs: Eunan Treacy for Farrell (39), Conor Guckian for Moreton (39), Michael Connolly for Rynn (44), Ben Finn for Cullen (52), James Flynn for Goldrick (56).

REFEREE: Jerome Henry (Mayo).

Galway SFC Final: Kelly inspires Maigh Cuilinn

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Galway SFC Final

Maigh Cuilinn 1-17 Salthill-Knocknacarra 1-15

By Billy Coss at Pearse Stadium

They were without a Galway Senior Football Championship title before the turn of the decade, but Maigh Cuilinn have now collected the Frank Fox Cup for a third time after their greater economy down the home stretch proved decisive in a terrific final with Salthill-Knocknacarra.

Highlighting their extraordinary consistency, only Mountbellew-Moylough (2021 semi-final) and Corofin (2023 and ‘24 finals) have defeated the West Board club in local championship this decade.

Fine, fine margins were at play this evening and it was their ability to close out tight matches that again came to the fore. Galway captain Sean Kelly finished with 1-2 in a man of the match performance. The championship’s chief marksman Dessie Conneely stepped up to the plate with crucial late scores, including a two-point free in the 60th minute. Peter Cooke, back from the United States, also kicked a pair of scores from beyond the 40-metre arc.

It was a poignant victory for Maigh Cuilinn and in his acceptance speech captain, David Wynne paid tribute to the late Don Connellan, manager in their 2020 and ’22 successes, who passed away in August.

Salthill-Knocknacarra had been fancied from the season’s outset but in a major injury blow were without captain and star midfielder John Maher who broke a bone in his ankle during their semi-final win over Corofin.

Maigh Cuilinn flew from the traps. Sean Kelly set the tone, bombing forward to bury the game’s opening goal inside a minute. Dessie Conneely landed his first two-point free, while Fionn McDonagh and Johnny Moloney also found the target as Cathal Clancy’s side opened a 1-4 to 0-1 lead inside nine minutes.

After struggling for kickout possession and coughing up early turnovers, Salthill-Knocknacarra soon settled and added to Donal O’Sullivan’s 45 with five of the next six scores. Rob Finnerty was dangerous every time he gained possession on their inside line, while his fellow All-Star nominee Matthew Thompson also chipped in.

Their marquee players were coming to the fore and when Daniel O’Flaherty was felled inside the square, Finnerty dispatched the penalty despite the best efforts of ‘keeper Pierce Greally, making it 1-5 apiece.

By then, Maigh Cuilinn had introduced Peter Cooke and the Galway star made an immediate impact, shooting a couple of majestic two-pointers on the wind at the Rockbarton Road end.

Sean Kelly then capped a brilliant half with a late point and though Thompson responded with his second, a late Conneely effort left it 1-11 to 1-6 to Maigh Cuilinn at the interval.

Salthill-Knocknacarra stormed back into contention in the third quarter despite some early misses. All-Star nominees Finnerty and Thompson led the revival with two-pointers, while Cathal Sweeney was also on target. And when Rob Walzer added his name to the scoresheet, Salthill-Knocknacarra were in front for the first time at 1-14 to 1-13 on 51 minutes.

A thrilling endgame was to follow. Michael Kitt cracked a shot off the Maigh Cuilinn crossbar on 57 minutes before Maigh Cuilinn found a leveller through Conneely. The same player then showed admirable composure to convert a 45-metre two point free and deliver a telling blow.

Finnerty responded for Salthill-Knocknacarra to leave one in it in the first of six added minutes before Sean Kelly crowned his terrific performance at the other end. There was still time for the city side to conjure an equaliser, however two late two-point frees from Tomo Culhane flew off-target as Maigh Cuilinn held on for a memorable victory.

Scorers for Maigh Cuilinn: Dessie Conneely 0-6 (2tpf, 1f), Sean Kelly 1-2, Peter Cooke 0-4 (2tp), Fionn McDonagh 0-2; Niall Walsh, Johnny Moloney and Paul Kelly 0-1 each.

Scorers for Salthill-Knocknacarra: Rob Finnerty 1-7 (1-0 pen, 1tpf, 3f), Matthew Thompson 0-5 (1tp); Donal O’Sullivan (45), Cathal Sweeney and Robert Walzer 0-1 each.

Maigh Cuilinn: Pierce Greally; Aidan Claffey, Eoghan Kelly, Mike Moughan; Sean O’Connor, Sean Kelly, David Wynne (captain); Paul Kelly, Ger Davoren; Johnny Moloney, Niall Walsh, Tom Clarke; Fionn McDonagh, Fiachra McDonagh, Dessie Conneely.

Subs: Peter Cooke for Davoren (20), Neil Mulcahy for Clarke (38), Ger Davoren for Fiachra McDonagh (45), James McLaughlin for O’Connor (52).

Salthill-Knocknacarra: Donal O’Sullivan; Evan Wynne, Dara Conneely, Eoghan Deeley; Mark Mannion, Aaron Mannion, Cathal Sweeney; Niall Hanahoe, Michael Kitt; Charlie Power, Matthew Thompson, Daniel O’Flaherty; Evan Nolan, Robert Finnerty, Tomo Culhane.

Subs: Paddy Kitt for Aaron Mannion (HT), Mikey Culhane for Michael Kitt (HT), Robert Walzer for Nolan (42), James McDermott for Mikey Culhane (52), Michael Kitt for Deeley (56).

Referee: Christopher Ryan.

Galway’s 1925 All-Ireland Senior Football Champions To Be Honoured with Centenary Commemoration in November

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A Galway 1925 All-Ireland Football Champions Centenary Commemoration will take place in Ballinasloe on Saturday, 15th November, starting with mass in St. Michael’s Church, before refreshments in Gullanes Hotel afterwards.

The Ballinasloe club played a major role in that squad, as events both on and off the field, resulting in Galway’s first ever title.  Twenty of the 24-man squad played for the club with Corofin, Moylough, Kilbannon, Mountbellew and Dunmore also represented.

Three members of the organising committee John Egan, Willie Tully and Joey Walsh joined Ollie Turner on Galway Bay FM radio recently to look ahead to the event, and look back on Galway’s historic success.

Listen to their interview click here

If anybody has any information that will help the committee putting together information on players, or Galway’s 1925 All-Ireland senior football championship success, please email johnegan001@gmail.com

 

Galway 1925 Centenary Commemoration Committee Members John Egan, Willie Tully and Joey Walsh with the Connacht, All-Ireland and Substitute Competition Medals won by Galway’s seniro footballers in 1925

 

Letter from Tom Keating

The championship has become known for the farcical manner in which the title was awarded. There was no 1925 All-Ireland Football Final.

The Connacht final had not been held by the time the All-Ireland semi-finals were played; Mayo were nominated to represent the province. In the semi-finals, Mayo beat Wexford and Kerry beat Cavan. However, both Kerry and Cavan were disqualified for fielding illegal players. This meant that Mayo were declared champions without the need for a final. Following this, however, Galway defeated Mayo in the Connacht final. Galway were therefore proclaimed All-Ireland champions on December

Following protests from Galway, Kerry and Mayo, the GAA Central Council organised a substitute competition between the four provincial champions, with Galway as Connacht champions. However, Kerry complained that their semi-final victory over Cavan should stand in this new competition. When the GAA insisted that it should not stand, Kerry withdrew, leaving Cavan to automatically proceed to the final. Galway beat Wexford in their semi-final 3-4 to 1-1 in Croke Park and then defeated Cavan 3-2 to 1-2 in the final of that tournament, which was played on 10th January 1926

Connacht Championship 1925

Quarter Final:

Roscommon 2-4 Sligo 2-2 (Objection and Replay ordered)

Roscommon 1-5 Sligo 1-5 AET (1st Replay)

Roscommon 1-3 Sligo 0-6 (2nd Replay)

Roscommon 2-0 Sligo 0-6 (3rd Replay)

Roscommon 1-5 Sligo 1-3 (Objection and Replay ordered)

Sligo 2-3 Roscommon 0-2 (5th Replay)

Semi-Finals:

Galway 1-1 Leitrim 1-1

Galway 1-4 Leitrim 2-1 AET (1st Replay)

Galway 1-4 Leitrim 0-5 (2nd Replay)

Mayo 2-6 Sligo 1-6 (October 4th)

Final:

Galway 1-5 Mayo 1-3 in Tuam (October 18th)

 

Back row (l-r): (Ballinasloe unless stated): Fr Hughes, Leonard McGrath, Frank Benson, Sonny Burke, Mick Brennan, Bartley Murray, Paddy Ganley, John Egan, Gilbey Jennings, Jack Deeley, Larry Raftery, Jack Fry, Tom McGrath, Jack Brennan.
Second Row: Mick Bannerton (Mountbellew), Mick Donnellan (Dunmore MacHales), Tom Leetch, Tom Molloy (Corofin), Frank Walsh, Willie Smith, Denis Egan.
Front Row: Harry Burke (Moylough), Mick Walsh ©, Paddy Roche.

 

County Football Finals Ticket Information

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Match Tickets and Fixture Information for upcoming Football Finals,
Flaherty Markets U19B Cup Final Caherlistrane V Micheál Breathnach
1:30pm Saturday 25th October 2025 in Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club
https://www.universe.com/events/flaherty-markets-u19b-cup-final-caherlistrane-v-micheal-breathnach-tickets-Y1B74J
Adult online tickets €12 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €15
Student/OAP’s online ticket €10 – Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €12
Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
OCC Construction Primary Junior Football Championship Co. Final Williamstown V Cárna-Caiseal
5:30pm Saturday 25th October 2025 in Pearse Stadium
https://www.universe.com/events/occ-construction-primary-junior-fc-co-final-williamstown-v-carna-caiseal-tickets-BLGHKN
Adult online tickets €22 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15 -Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20
Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Final Maigh Cuilinn V Salthill-Knocknacarra
7:30pm Saturday 25th October 2025 in Pearse Stadium
https://www.universe.com/events/bon-secours-hospital-senior-fc-final-maigh-cuilinn-v-salthill-knocknacarra-tickets-73JSHM
Adult online tickets €22 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15- Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20
Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
OCC Construction Primary Junior Football Championship Final Annaghdown V Claregalway
12:00pm Sunday 26th October 2025 in Tuam Stadium
https://www.universe.com/events/occ-construction-primary-junior-2-fc-final-annaghdown-v-claregalway-tickets-LFJBZ6
Adult online tickets €22 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15 -Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20
Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Final Caltra V An Spidéal
2:00pm Sunday 26th October 2025 in Tuam Stadium
https://www.universe.com/events/sweeney-oil-intermediate-football-championship-final-caltra-v-an-spideal-tickets-SWNKBT
Adult online tickets €22 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15 -Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20
Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
Tickets also available to purchase in selected SuperValu and Centra stores

County Football Final Fixtures confirmed

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Fixtures for the Primary Junior, Intermediate and Senior Football Championship Finals are confirmed

 

Information for supporters attending SFC Semi-Finals in Pearse Stadium

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On behalf of Galway GAA and the Pearse Stadium Committee we welcome all GAA Supporters to Salthill on Saturday 11th October 2025 for the Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Semi- Finals.

This is the first time that the County Semi-Finals are being played under lights and a large crowd is expected.
There will be increased traffic in Galway City, Salthill and Pearse Stadium areas and we urge all Supporters to arrive early, to avoid traffic congestion and potential delays entering the Stadium.

This is an all-ticket game and please note that there is no facility to pay by cash at the gate – Card only.

Tickets can be purchased online (click here) and in Centra and Supervalu Supermarkets in advance of the game.

Please have your tickets available for scanning as you approach the Stadium.

Turnstiles will be open at the Main Entrance on Rockbarton Road and Arus Bóthar na Trá on Dr. Mannix Road. All Gates will open at 4.45pm.

There are ample Car Parks in Galway City and Salthill and we encourage patrons to use these car parks and walk or take public transport to/from Salthill.

We ask all Supporters to arrive early, do not park up on footpaths or across driveways, park legally and responsibly.

Finally, we appeal to all Supporters to be conscious, mindful and respectful to the needs of our neighbours and residents.

In Summary:

1. Please ensure that you buy your ticket in advance. (No cash accepted at the Stadium)

2. Please travel carefully and arrive early.

2. Please Park legally and responsibly.

3. Please be respectful and mindful of the needs of Local Residents

4. Enjoy the game

Thank You for your co-operation and your support.

Senior, Intermediate and Junior Club Football Fixtures

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Action continues in the Senior, Intermediate and Junior Football championships this weekend with key fixtures down for decision
Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Semi Finals Maigh Cuilinn V Tuam Stars
5:45pm Saturday 11th October 2025 in Pearse Stadium
Adult online tickets €20 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15- Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20
Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
 Please note that there is no facility to pay by cash at the gate at this game
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Bon Secours Hospital Senior Football Championship Semi Finals Corofin V Salthill-Knocknacarra
7:30pm Saturday 11th October 2025 in Pearse Stadium
Adult online tickets €20 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15- Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20
Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
 Please note that there is no facility to pay by cash at the gate at this game
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Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Relegation Final Clifden V St Gabriel’s
1:00pm Saturday 11th October 2025 in An Spideal
Adult online tickets €15 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €20
Student/OAP’s online ticket €12- Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €15
Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
 Please note that there is no facility to pay by cash at the gate at this game
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OCC Construction Junior A Football Championship Co. Final Kinvara V Oranmore-Maree
1:00pm 11th October 2025 in Kilbeacanty
Adult online tickets €12 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €15
Student/OAP’s online ticket €10 -Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €10
Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
 Please note that there is no facility to pay by cash at the gate at this game
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Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final Caltra V Corofin
2:15pm Sunday 12th October 2025 in Tuam Stadium
Adult online tickets €20 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15- Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20
Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
 Please note that there is no facility to pay by cash at the gate at this game
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Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship Semi Final An Spidéal V St Brendan’s
4:00pm Sunday 12th October 2025 in Tuam Stadium
Adult online tickets €20 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €25
Student/OAP’s online ticket €15- Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €20
Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
 Please note that there is no facility to pay by cash at the gate at this game
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OCC Construction Primary Junior Football Championship North Final Williamstown V Headford
12:00pm Sunday 12th October 2025 in Barnaderg
Adult online tickets €12 – Contactless Adult payment at the gate €15
Student/OAP’s online ticket €10 -Contactless Student/OAP’s payment at the gate €10
Students/OAP’s will be required to provide the relevant ID
U16s Free of Charge
 Please note that there is no facility to pay by cash at the gate at this game

Frank Evers R.I.P

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Is údar mór brón do CLG na Gaillimhe an scéala go bhfuil ár n-iar imreoir Contae Frank Evers imithe ar shlí na firínne.

Galway All-Ireland Football Champions 1956
Team photograph: Front Row: (left to right) Billy O’Neill (An Cead Cath), Jack Mangan (Tuam Stars) captain, Gerry Daly (Ballinasloe), Frank Stockwell (Tuam Stars), Jack Mahon (Dunmore McHales), Jackie Coyle (Ballygar), Sean Keely (Ballinasloe). Back Row: (left to right) Joe Young (An Cead Cath), Jack Kissane (An Cead Cath), Gerry Kirwan (Ballinasloe), Mick Greally (Ballygar), Mattie McDonagh (Ballygar), Tom Dillon (Ahascragh), Frank Eivers (Gardaí) and Sean Purcell (Tuam Stars)

 

Frank Evers, a native of Menlough, died in Austria on Sunday at the age of 91.

Frank was an accomplished footballer, partnering Mattie McDonagh at midfield in the Galway team that won the 1956 All-Ireland Senior Football final when they defeated Cork.

He also enjoyed success with Westmeath winning a Leinster Minor Football Championship medal with them in 1952 and in the same year he went on to represent the county at senior level in the league.

On behalf of Galway GAA, we express our deepest sympathies to his wife Brigette and the extended Evers family at this sad time.

He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and the whole Galway GAA community.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.