Galway defeats Cork to reach All-Ireland hurling final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Galway manager Micheal Donoghue expressed complete confidence in his team's ability to win against Cork in the All-Ireland semi-final on July 4, 2026. Following a strong second half, Galway outscored Cork 1-14 to 0-5, turning a narrow halftime deficit into a decisive victory. This marks a significant performance for Galway, who last reached the All-Ireland final in 2018. They now prepare to face either Limerick or Clare in the final scheduled for July 19. Donoghue noted the team's focus and resilience throughout the championship as key factors in their success.
- •Galway scores 1-14 to Cork's 0-5 in the second half.
- •Micheal Donoghue had full belief in the team's ability.
- •Cork's defeat mirrors issues faced in last year's final.
- •Galway will compete in the final on July 19 against Limerick or Clare.
- •Daithi Burke played despite a knee injury and contributed to the win.
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Donoghue had '100% belief' Galway would sink Cork
"Galway manager Micheal Donoghue says he had "100 percent belief" his team would reach this year's All-Ireland hurling final.
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