9/01/07 After a strong start both the Senior and Junior Galway panel’s, both sides fell short in the 2007 North American Championships. This is not to diminish the tremendous amount of effort and heart the club members had shown throughout the summer and we look forward to a more successful year in 2008.
In more recent news, the club are sending out representation to The NACB Annual Convention in San Diego. We will report on any relevant findings here.
Lastly we urge anyone interested in joining the club as player or supporter to contact us by leaving a comment or emailing us here.
7/08/07 - After staging a dramatic last-minute rally, the Seniors prevailed over Cork with a score of 1-10 to 1-09. Down 4 points at the half, a goal tapped in by Donal Redmond brought the the lads within striking distance and smelling blood. As the rain came down, Galway were able to once again come from behind and play the role of the spoiler, putting two points over the bar and holding on for the win.
The Galway Juniors, having lost their last few matches, are hoping for a win in facing the Cork junior side this coming Saturday, July 14th at 5:30pm.
In a match that no one picked them to win, the Galway Seniors pulled off a courageous victory over a strong Donegal side to improve to 2-0 on the season. Final score at the whistle, 3-10 to 1-13. Match report to come.
The Juniors opened their season with a win over the Shannon Blues. The rainy affair produced a low score of 0-2 to 0-1, but the Juniors were happy to come out with a win.
Photo courtesy Neil McDaid
The Galway Seniors pulled off a dramatic come from behind victory over the Shannon Blues this past Sunday. Down by 6 points at the half the Seniors ended up the winners after two late goals. Finals score 2-9 to 0-13. Well done lads!
A full match report can be read here by the very talented Neil McDaid.
The Seniors face Donegal this Sunday, June 3rd at 2:30pm. See you there.
Due to the rain this past weekend, the Senior Club’s match against the Shannon Blues has been rescheduled to Saturday, June 26th at 5pm.
The entire fixture list for the 2007 Championship Season has been posted here and is accessible at the “Fixtures” link above.
The Seniors face the Shannon Blues this Sunday, May 20th at 2:30pm while the Junior A panel lines up against the WolfeTones next Sunday May 27th at 1:45pm. This will be the start of another exciting season for the Galway Club and we look forward and appreciate your support this Summer.
The club fell to an ample McAnespies side this past Sunday, May 6th at the ICC in Canton. With that Galway looks forward to the coming championship season.
Match report courtesy of Neil McDaid:
No surprises in the second semi-final; McAnespies [Tyrone], the clear favorites going in, would run riot over Galway. McAnespies, the defending 2006 Boston North East Champions, are showing some great early season form. Although Galway did manage the first score, it was not long until a nice ball from McAnespies mid-fielder Nail Donaghy was delivered to the boot of Benny McGettigan. McGettigan wasted no time in burying the ball into the back of the Galway net. This would be the first of two goals for the red headed wonder. Colm ‘Minnie” McCory was seeing yellow from referee Gerry Rowley for rough play just before the half time mark.
McAnespies would keet the pressure on into the second half. An unmarked Paddy McCusker would add to the goal tally taking all hope of a miraculous recovery from Galway. Tempers flared late in the game resulting in the ejection of two players [one from each side]. Final score in favor of the Mc’s 3-06 to 0-06. [Galway again lined out in Wexford colors]
The stage is set for a classic Boston Gaa clash as McAnespies will meet Donegal in the O’Brien cup final.
If past performances are anything to go on, it will be well worth the price of admission, for there is no love lost between these two strong northern sides. After today’s performances McAnespies are showing as the stronger team going into the final.
Football players of all levels are encoraged to contact us for the upcoming 2007 Senior and Junior A Championship. Come out to the States for the Summer for a little craic and some competitive sport with the best club in Boston. Feel free to leave a comment with your particulars if interested.
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Galway was the only club from Boston to go to the North American Finals in Philly and come back with some silverware. Well done lads!