Sunday, May 31st 2026 - Men's Senior Football Championship - Galway Boston vs Connemara Gaels

 Galway Boston vs Connemara Gaels

Sunday, May 31st 2026, 5PM

Galway Boston 4-12 | Connemara Gaels 0-11

The heavens opened just before the final game of the day in Canton between Galway Boston and Connemara Gaels.

The Gaels got on the ball first and launched the opening attack, but the Galway defence turned over possession and broke forward quickly. The play found its way to Rian Teahan, who played a quick 1-2 with Darragh O'Sullivan before Teahan found the back of the net to open the scoring for Galway. Nathan Grainger then pointed a free to make it 1-1 to no score after five minutes.

The Gaels attacked next and Brian Friel pointed off his left to register their first score of the game. Cathal Sweeney, Darragh O'Sullivan and Eoin Morrissey added the next three points for Galway to leave the scoreboard reading 1-4 to 0-1 after 12 minutes.

The Gaels won a free and Shea Lawn stepped up and split the posts for his side. Galway responded immediately and Nathan Grainger delivered a kick pass across to Rian Teahan, whose shot hit off the crossbar. The Gaels gathered the rebound initially, but Galway won back possession and Shea Ryan found the back of the net. Grainger then converted a 2-pointer from a free to extend Galway's lead to 2-6 to 0-2.

The Gaels turned over a Galway attack and worked their way up the field, with Brian Friel pointing for his side. Cillian Curran added a pointed free shortly afterwards to make it 2-6 to 0-4 after 20 minutes.

Galway responded with a point from Rian Teahan before the Gaels replied through Shea Lawn. The scoreboard read 2-7 to 0-5.

Galway finished the half strongly, adding three more points before the break through Cathal Sweeney, Rian Teahan and Bobby Nugent.

Half-time:

Galway Boston 2-10 | Connemara Gaels 0-5

The Gaels opened the scoring in the second half with Brian Friel pointing off his left. Galway responded when Declan Doyle and Darragh O'Sullivan combined to break through the Gaels defence. O'Sullivan hand-passed across to Cathal Sweeney, who tapped the ball into the net. Bobby Nugent added another point for Galway to make it 3-11 to 0-6.

The next two scores came from pointed frees for the Gaels, both converted by Cillian Curran. Brian Friel added the next point from play to reduce the deficit, making it 3-11 to 0-9.

Yellow cards were shown to M. Lynch and Ger Davoren of the Gaels, along with Galway's Declan Doyle, following an incident after a kickout. Play resumed and Nathan Grainger was next to be shown a yellow card following a foul on Colman Mulkerrins.

Shea Ryan added Galway's next point following a strong drive forward from Rian Teahan.

Shea Lawn then converted a 2-pointer from a free for the Gaels to make it 3-12 to 0-11. Galway continued to press and Cathal Sweeney hand-passed across to Sean Forde, who tapped the ball into the net for Galway's fourth and final goal of the game.

The final whistle sounded shortly afterwards and Galway emerged with the win.

Full-time:

Galway Boston 4-12 | Connemara Gaels 0-11

Teams & Scorers:

Galway Boston:

1. Owen Flaherty
2. Luc O'Connor
3. Cillian McDonald
4. Michael Moylan
5. Shea Ryan (1-1)
6. Ciarán Potter
7. Eoin Morrissey (0-1)
8. Declan Doyle
9. Cathal Sweeney (1-2)
10. Bobby Nugent (0-2)
11. Rian Teahan (1-2)
12. Darragh O'Sullivan (0-1)
13. Nathan Grainger (0-3, x1 2-pointer)

Connemara Gaels:

1. Josh Woods
2. Adam Fallon
3. M. Lynch
4. Seán Black
5. Colman Mulkerrins
6. Brian Friel (0-4)
7. Ger Davoren
8. Sean Hansberry
9. Jack Lynch
10. Cillian Curran (0-3)
11. AJ McGuire
12. Shea Lawn (0-4, x1 2-pointer)
13. Jamie O'Brien

Referee: Neil McEnaney

The livestream can be watched back on the Boston Northeast GAA YouTube channel.

Sunday, May 31st 2026 - Men's Senior Football Championship - Kerry Boston vs Donegal Boston

Kerry Boston vs Donegal Boston

Sunday, May 31st 2026, 3:30PM

Kerry Boston 0-12 | Donegal Boston 0-14

The second game of the day was a tight contest between Kerry Boston and Donegal Boston.

The first score of the game was a pointed free taken by Donegal's Shane Carthy. Donegal quickly added a second point following the kickout and led by 0-2 to no score after four minutes.

Kerry patiently attacked and their first point of the game came from Joe Cooper. Carthy pointed another free for Donegal to make it 0-3 to 0-1 after nine minutes.

Sean O'Donnell added Donegal's next point after a quick free taken by Carthy found him. Kerry then attacked, but possession was overturned and found its way to Thomas Galligan, who made no mistake in splitting the posts and registering the first 2-pointer of the game, putting Donegal ahead 0-6 to 0-1.

Kerry responded when they overturned a Donegal attack and Matthew Flaherty drove forward to point a 2-pointer for his side, reducing the deficit to three points, 0-6 to 0-3 after 16 minutes. Galligan added a second 2-pointer for Donegal shortly afterwards to increase their lead to five points.

Kerry's Andrew Moynihan took a solo-and-go opportunity from the middle of the pitch and found Dylan Murtagh, who drove forward from the sideline and pointed for Kerry, making it 0-8 to 0-4 after 19 minutes.

Donegal added another point after Liam O'Driscoll took a solo-and-go opportunity from his half-back line and combined with Cory Gallagher, who kick-passed the ball inside to Sean O'Donnell. O'Donnell made no mistake in pointing over. Jordan Morrissey and Shane Carthy added the next two points for Donegal to leave the scoreboard reading 0-11 to 0-4.

Kerry patiently attacked again and Joe Cooper landed a 2-pointer just before the half-time whistle to keep his side in touch.

Half-time:

Kerry Boston 0-6 | Donegal Boston 0-11

The second half got underway and remained scoreless for the opening eight minutes. Matthew Flaherty eventually opened the scoring with another 2-pointer to bring the difference back to three points. Shane Carthy then pointed a free for Donegal after being fouled near the 13-metre line, making it 0-12 to 0-8.

Joe Cooper intercepted a Donegal pass and drove forward for Kerry. The ball found its way to Kevin Lahiff, who pointed for Kerry. Donegal responded quickly with a well-worked move from the kickout, finished by Jordan Morrissey, who fisted the ball over the bar to make it 0-13 to 0-9.

Dylan Murtagh reacted quickest to a shot that dropped short and fisted it over the bar for Kerry. Carthy responded again for Donegal after Kevin Flynn broke through and hand-passed the ball to him, restoring Donegal's four-point lead at 0-14 to 0-10 with nine minutes of normal time remaining.

Kerry created a goal chance when Colm Clifford won a kickout and kicked the ball into Robbie Croft, but his effort drifted narrowly wide. Kerry were later awarded a free in midfield and, after the referee advanced the ball, Kerry opted to take it from just outside the arc. Croft split the posts with the resulting 2-pointer to leave just two points between the sides at 0-14 to 0-12 after 57 minutes.

Kerry continued to press and patiently worked another scoring opportunity. Following a foul just behind the 45-metre line, Robbie Croft stepped up to take the free, but his effort drifted just to the right and wide.

The referee blew the full-time whistle shortly afterwards and Donegal secured the win after a hard-fought battle between the sides.

Full-time:

Kerry Boston 0-12 | Donegal Boston 0-14

Teams & Scorers:

Kerry Boston:

1. Charlie Thomison
2. Jack Doyle
3. Colm Clifford
4. Kevin Cooper
5. John Cooper
6. Walter Hally
7. Andrew Moynihan
8. Michael Kerr
9. Kevin Lahiff (0-1)
10. Matthew Flaherty (0-4, x2 2-pointers)
11. Dylan Murtagh (0-2)
12. Joe Cooper (0-3, x1 2-pointer)
13. Stephen Palmer

Donegal Boston:

1. Hugh Boyle
2. Mark McFadden
3. Patrick Warren
4. Liam O'Driscoll
5. Kevin Flynn
6. Jack O'Brien
7. Jordan Morrissey (0-2)
8. Thomas Galligan (0-4, x2 2-pointers)
9. Ciarán McDevitt
10. Cory Gallagher
11. Ryan McMahon
12. Sean O'Donnell (0-2)
13. Shane Carthy (0-6)

Referee: Conor Dourneen

The livestream can be watched back on the Boston Northeast GAA YouTube channel.

 

Sunday, May 31st 2026 - Men's Senior Football Championship - Shannon Blues vs Aidan McAnespies

 

Shannon Blues vs Aidan McAnespies

Sunday, May 31st 2026, 2PM

Shannon Blues 2-15 | Aidan McAnespies 2-15

The Boston Northeast GAA Men's Senior Football Championship got underway with an exciting clash between Shannon Blues and Aidan McAnespies.

The Blues opened the game with a goal from Blake Murphy after a great run from the half back line by Jack Higgins. The Blues followed quickly with a point from corner back Dean Sherlock. The Macs then attacked and a shot from Eoin Gormley was blocked down by Fionn Duggan to deny the Macs. The Macs first point of the day was put over by Caolan Donnelly. They added their second point after Adam Fanning kicked a pass inside to Eoin Gormley who pointed over with his right. The Macs then leveled the game with a 2-pointer from Adam Fanning to make it 1-1 to 0-4 after 10 minutes.

The Blues got a 45 after Conor FitzGerald's shot on goal was saved well by MacAnespies keeper Cormac McCartan. The 45 was taken by Paddy Kelly who did a quick 1-2 and took a shot that went out to the left and wide. After the Mac’s kickout went out over the sideline, Paddy Kelly pointed it over to secure a 2-pointer and put the Blues up by 2. 

Ronan Fox drove forward for the Macs and his shot at goal went shyly wide. The Blues pointed over again, this time from Brian FitzPatrick after Jack Higgins drove forward from the middle of the field. The scoreboard read 1-4 to 0-4 in favor of the Blues after 15 minutes.

The Blues got their second goal, coming from Blake Murphy again after they overturned possession from the Macs on their 45 line. The Macs responded quickly with a point from Adam Fanning. The Macs then found the back of the net with a goal from Darragh Lyne following a hand pass in from Luke Killian. The Macs followed quickly again with a point from Bobby Walker, leaving just one point between the sides. The scoreboard read 2-4 to 1-6 after 22 minutes.

Paddy Kelly pointed for the Blues again after a patient attack. Adam Fanning pointed from a free for the Macs to bring the difference back to one point again. The Blues pointed again, this time coming from Cian Hughes after a quick 1-2 with Ryan O’Donnell. Paddy Kelly added another point for Blues just before half-time to put his side ahead by 3 at the break.

Half-time:

Shannon Blues 2-7 | Aidan McAnespies 1-7

The Macs opened the scoring of the second half with a free pointed over by Adam Fanning. Brian Fitzpatrick then added a point for the Blues off his left foot. Cormac McCartan then added a point for the Macs from a 45, making to 2-8 to 1-9 after 37 minutes.

Brendan O’Hagan added a point for the blues to restore their 3 point lead. The Macs replied quickly with a point from Adam Fanning. Fanning followed again, this time with a 2-pointer. Scoreboard read 2-9 to 1-12. 

Blake Murphy pointed from a free for the Blues to level the sides again. The Macs replied quickly after Darragh Lyne took a solo and go opportunity and kicked it into Adam Fanning who made no mistake in putting it between the posts. Blake Murphy pointed off his left to level the game again, 2-11 to 1-14. 

The Macs responded with a point from Adam Fanning to nudge his side ahead by one. Brian FitzPatrick pointed for the Blues to level the sides for the fourth time, 2-12 to 1-15. Blake Murphy added two more points for the Blues to put the Blues back in front.

The Macs were awarded a penalty in the 56th minute and Darragh Lyne made no mistake in finding the back of the net for the Macs to put ahead by one. The Macs tried to add to their lead but Darragh Lyne’s shot hit off the post. The Blues then attacked and Jack Higgins was awarded a free. Cian Hughes stepped up to take it and it just went to the right and wide. The Macs remained ahead by one. 

The Blues didn’t give up and Brendan O’Hagan made no mistake in pointing over for his side in the 59th minute, to level the sides for the fifth and final time.

The final whistle sounded shortly afterwards, bringing an end to a highly entertaining championship opener and ensuring the sides shared the points after a thrilling battle.

Full-time:

Shannon Blues 2-15 | Aidan McAnespies 2-15

Teams & Scorers:

Shannon Blues:

1. Eoin Blanchford 2. Fionn Duggan 3. Cian O’Donoghue 4. Dean Sherlock (0-1) 5. Ryan Nugent 6. Ryan O’Donnell 7. Brendan O’Hagan (0-2) 8. Brian FitzPatrick (0-3) 9. Cian Hughes (0-1) 10. Jack Higgins 11. Conor FitzGerald 12. Paddy Kelly (0-4, x1 2-pointer) 13. Blake Murphy (2-4) 

Aidan McAnespies:

1. Cormac McCartan (0-1) 2. Conall Devlin 3. Bobby Walker (0-1) 4. Caolan Donnelly (0-1) 5. Ronan Fox 6. Nicky Sherlock 7. Jake Flynn 8. Luke Killian 9. Rory Brolly 10. Darragh Lyne (2-0) 11. Stephen Ward 12. Eoin Gormley (0-1) 13. Adam Fanning (0-10) 

Referee: Conor Dourneen

Livestream can be watched back on Boston Northeast GAA YouTube.