Johnny Glynn

Gavin Cummiskey runs the rule over John Kiely’s side after their All-Ireland win

At their best Galway will beat anyone but sustaining performance has been the issue

Former Galway stalwart David Collins says the travel is unsustainable

The final is won on the pitch but off it there’s tactical plans to be finely-honed this week

Aron Shanagher had chance late on to steal a win for Clare at Semple Stadium

Clare and Galway go again, Donegal, Tyrone and Monaghan enter last-chance saloon

John Kiely’s team proved amazingly resilient again when the match was in the balance

‘It was great that the occasion wasn’t wasted on us’, says Clare's Shane O’Donnell

All-Ireland champions roar out of the blocks before they are slowly but surely reeled in

The Kilkenny hurlers have the elevated status as representatives of the people

Micheál Donoghue’s side much too strong for old rivals in Leinster final replay at Thurles

Manner of the victory over Kilkenny clearly reasserted Tribesmen’s credentials

Having seen a 12-point lead whittled away the champions proved their mettle in replay

Kilkenny exposed frailties in form of champions and can now capitalise in the replay

Galway should have enough in reserve to retain their Leinster hurling title

All-Ireland race looks more open than ever as Cork edge Clare again in Munster final

Hurler was travelling back and forth to the USA during All-Ireland winning season

2012 Leinster final win began first sustained piece of team-building in Tribesmen’s history

Men from the west show brilliant composure to outstay Waterford and win All-Ireland

On an emotional day Micheál Donoghue’s team remained composed

Joe Canning inspired Tribesmen to victory but Austin Gleeson had a day to forget

Tipperary produced their best display in 2017 but it just wasn’t enough on the day

Galway’s talisman breaks Tipperary hearts with majestic last-gasp winning point

Our panel make their predictions for the hurling summer ahead

Sligo manager Niall Carew himself had talked up New York before Connacht clash

Fielding six six-footers in the forward line will make no difference if attitude is wrong

Keegan will take over as Galway manager even if Wexford retain top flight status

Switched to ull back in panic move in 2014, James Barry has made spot his own

Ousting of manager Anthony Cunningham, followed by relegation from Division 1A, ensures the pressure is now very much on

Galway hurler ready to assist his adopted city’s footballers against Roscommon

Gaelic Games weekend previews: Cork look to have edge in All-Ireland Under-21 FC final

The player knows the history but thinks this team is special enough to beat Kilkenny

Experienced defender expects Tribesmen to match Kilkenny’s famous workrate

There’s a confidence emanating from the Flynns and the Mannions and it’s spreading

An abrasive and elusive Galway side bounce their way to a stunning victory over Tipperary

Canning’s 10 points in match puts player up to 4-47 for the championship

Tribesmen’s new tactical set-up under has seen them greatly improve this year

Gavin Cummiskey and Ian O’Riordan with the main talking points from the weekend

Cork and Dublin trail in wake of counties playing like they have something to prove

Memory of 2012 disappointment lingers on but the Galway star is quietly optimistic