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Mattie Murphy
Matthew "Mattie" Murphy is an Irish former hurling manager and former player. Though he was manager of the Galway senior hurling team on two occasions, was as manager of the Galway minor team that he experienced his greatest success in terms of major titles won. Born in Turloughmore, County Galway, Murphy was introduced to hurling in his youth. After coming to prominence at underage levels with the Turloughmore club, he later transferred to Gort. A two-time Connacht medal winner with the Gort senior team, Murphy also won two county senior championship medals. Murphy has been involved at coaching at all levels at club and inter-county for four decades. Between 1992 and 2013 he became the most successful manager in the history of the All-Ireland Minor Championship after guiding Galway to six All-Ireland titles. As manager of the Galway senior team on two separate occasions he won three Connacht titles and two National Hurling League medals. Honours Player ;Gort *Connacht Seni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turloughmore
Turloughmore ( ; ) is a village in County Galway, Ireland. The name means "the large lake," a notable feature of the area, together with the Clare River (''Abhainn an Chláir''). Turloughmore lies on the N63 national secondary road A national secondary road ( ga, Bóthar Náisiúnta den Dara Grád) is a category of road in Ireland. These roads form an important part of the national route network but are secondary to the main arterial routes which are classified as national .... It is a small village consisting of two petrol stations, three pubs and the base of a bus service company. Turloughmore was designated as a census town by the Central Statistics Office for the first time in the 2016 census, at which time it had a population of 240 people. The village was once known for the horse fair held there, and for the faction-fighting that occurred at the fair (see John Callaghan (Galway)). The village represents a long-established settlement with a medieval history, and i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Galway Senior Hurling Championship
The 2014 Galway Senior Hurling Championship was the 117th staging of the Galway Senior Hurling Championship since its establishment in 1887. The Preliminary Round and First Round draws were made on 11 March 2014 at the Salthill Hotel. Gort won the final on 14 December 2014. Format 22 teams contested the 2014 championship. The competition consisted of 2 full rounds of games (and two preliminary rounds), followed by a group stage and then quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final - as well as ''qualifier group'' to help decide which team will be relegated and a Shield Competition. Matthew Keating Controversy At a Galway Competitions Control Committee meeting on 2 October 2014 it was ruled that Turloughmore would forfeit their Group C game against Beagh which was played on 14 September 2014 due to the fielding of an ineligible player. Turloughmore's Matthew Keating had been granted an inter-county transfer to Long Island Gaels in New York deeming him ineligible to play in the Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jarlath Cloonan
Jarlath Cloonan (born 1953 in Athenry, County Galway) was the County Galway Senior Hurling Manager, 1994-96. A former selector, Cloonan played a key role as Athenry won three All-Ireland club titles. He has held all the main officerships within the club. In late 2009, he was nominated for the position of Galway Hurling Board secretary. See also * Eugene Cloonan Eugene Cloonan (born 22 December 1978) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a full-forward for the Galway senior team. Born in Athenry, County Galway, Cloonan first played competitive hurling whilst at school at Athenry Vocational Schoo ..., Former player with the Galway hurling team. External links * http://www.independent.ie/sport/hurling/former-boss-cloonan-in-running-for-top-tribe-job-1956969.html * http://homepage.eircom.net/~stmarysgaa/archives.htm * http://www.galwayindependent.com/business/business/hurling-stars-to-open-athenry-subway-/ 1953 births Living people Athenry hurlers Hurling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyril Farrell
Cyril Farrell (born 1 August 1950) is an Irish former hurling manager, selector, trainer and coach. He was the manager of the senior Galway county team on three separate occasions, during which time he became the county's longest-serving manager and most successful in terms of major titles won. After being involved in team management and coaching in all grades at club level with Tommy Larkin's, as well as with the Galway minor and under-21 teams, Farrell was appointed coach of the Galway senior team for the first time in 1979. As manager at various times over much of the following twenty years, he led Galway through a period of unprecedented national dominance, winning seven major honours. These include three All-Ireland Championships, including back-to-back titles in 1987 and 1988, two Connacht Championships and two National Hurling Leagues. Farrell regularly appears as a hurling pundit on RTÉ's ''The Sunday Game''. He won a Fitzgibbon Cup with University College Galw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship
The 2011 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship was the 81st staging of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1928. The championship began on 9 April 2011 and ended on 4 September 2011. Kilkenny entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Waterford in the All-Ireland quarter-final. On 4 September 2011, Galway won the championship after a 1-21 to 1-12 defeat of Dublin in the All-Ireland final at Croke Park. This was their 9th championship title overall and their first title since 2009. Armagh's Mattie Lennon was the championship's top scorer with 4-25. Results Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Preliminary round First round Second round Third round Semi-finals Final Munster Minor Hurling Championship Quarter-finals Playoffs Semi-finals Final Ulster Minor Hurling Championship First round Quarter-finals Semi-final Fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship
The 2009 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship was the 78th staging of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1928. The championship began on 12 April 2009 and ended on 6 September 2009. Kilkenny entered the championship as the defending champions. On 6 September 2009, Galway won the championship after a 2-15 to 2-11 defeat of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final. This was their 8th championship title overall and their first title since 2005. Tipperary's John O'Dwyer was the championship's top scorer with 4-37. Results Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Round 1 Round 2 Quarter-finals Round 3 Semi-finals Final Munster Minor Hurling Championship First round Playoff Semi-finals Final Ulster Minor Hurling Championship First round Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final Championship sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship
The 2005 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship was the 75th staging of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1928. The championship began on 31 March 2005 and ended on 11 September 2005. Galway entered the championship as the defending champions. On 11 September 2005, Galway won the championship following a 3-12 to 0-17 defeat of Limerick in the All-Ireland final. This was their second All-Ireland title in succession. Limerick's Eoin Ryan was the championship's top scorer with 4-40. Results Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Group stage Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final Munster Minor Hurling Championship Quarter-finals Playoffs *Kerry withdrew from the championship in this round. Semi-finals Final Ulster Minor Hurling Championship Semi-final Final All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final Statistics Top scorers ;Top sco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship
The 2004 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship was the 74th staging of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1928. The championship began on 27 March 2004 and ended on 19 September 2004. Kilkenny entered the championship as defending champions. On 19 September 2004, Galway won the championship following a 0-16 to 1-12 defeat of Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final replay at O'Connor Park. This was their sixth All-Ireland title overall and their first title since 2000. Tipperary's Darragh Hickey was the championship's top scorer with 4-29. Results Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Group stage Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final Munster Minor Hurling Championship First round Playoffs Semi-finals Final Ulster Minor Hurling Championship Semi-final Final All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship (known for sponsorship reasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1994 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship
The 1994 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship was the 64th staging of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1928. The championship began on 7 May 1994 and ended on 4 September 1994. Kilkenny entered the championship as the defending champions, however, they were beaten by Galway in the All-Ireland semi-final. On 4 September 1994, Galway won the championship following a 2-10 to 1-11 defeat of Cork in the All-Ireland final. This was their third championship title overall and their first title since 1992. Cork's Brian O'Driscoll was the championship's top scorer with 0-26. Results Leinster Minor Hurling Championship First round Quarter-final Semi-finals Final Munster Minor Hurling Championship First round Semi-finals Final Ulster Minor Hurling Championship Semi-final Final All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Semi-finals Final Championship statistics Top scorers ;Top sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1992 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship
The 1992 All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship was the 62nd staging of the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship since its establishment by the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1928. The championship began on 15 April 1992 and ended on 6 September 1992. Kilkenny entered the championship as the defending champions in search of a third successive All-Ireland title, however, they were beaten by Galway in an All-Ireland semi-final replay. On 6 September 1992, Galway won the championship following a 1-13 to 2-04 defeat of Waterford in the All-Ireland final. This was their second All-Ireland title overall and their first title since 1993. Waterford's Paul Flynn was the championship's top scorer with 6-25. Results Leinster Minor Hurling Championship Quarter-final Semi-finals Final Munster Minor Hurling Championship First round Semi-finals Finals Ulster Minor Hurling Championship Semi-final Final All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship Semi-finals ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 National Hurling League
The 2000 National Hurling League, known for sponsorship reasons as the Church & General National Hurling League, was the 69th edition of the National Hurling League (NHL), an annual hurling competition for the GAA county teams. Galway won the league, beating Tipperary in the final. Overview Division 1 The National Hurling League's top division featured fourteen teams divided into two groups - 1A and 1B. Each group consisted of seven teams. Galway and Limerick topped division 1A while Tipperary and Waterford topped division 1B. Galway finished the league undefeated and were crowned champions after defeating Tipp in the final. Down at the other end of the tables, Kerry and Derry failed to win a single group game and were paired against each other in the relegation play-off. Derry won that game, thus condemning Kerry to division 2 for the following year. Division 2 Division 2 featured one group of ten teams. Carlow and Meath topped the group and contested the final. Meath won a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
