Galway's Historic All-Ireland Hurling Triumph


Author: The Daily News Now! March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:00
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Galway's Historic All-Ireland Hurling Triumph

Galways Triumphant Return: A 29-Year Wait Ends with All-Ireland Senior Hurling Title

Galway ended a 29-year drought by winning the All-Ireland senior hurling title on September 3, 2017. The Tribesmen dominated Waterford with a final score of 0-26 to 2-17 at a packed Croke Park. Joe Canning and Conor Whelan led Galways early scoring, while Waterfords Derek McGrath kept them in the game with accurate frees and solid defense. Despite a late push from Waterford, Galway held on to win, with Canning scoring nine points and lifting the Liam MacCarthy Cup amid wild celebrations. This victory marked a new chapter for hurling in the west.

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