Advertisement League of Ireland Horse Racing TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Sport meets news, current affairs, society & pop culture Rugby Weekly Extra Dive into all the news and analysis 3 times a week The Football Family Weekly insights from the week’s big talking points Advertisement More Stories Galway’s Matthew Tierney passes the ball.Emily Harney/INPHO FreeConnacht SFC Galway see off New York but John Maher injury casts shadow on victory All Star was forced off in the first half before Tribesmen proved too strong for opponents. 9.47pm, 6 Apr 2025 Share options GALWAY NEEDED A couple of second-half goals to end New York’s resistance and secure a place in the Connacht semi-final with Roscommon on Sunday 20 April. But this 3-28 to 0-20 victory in Gaelic Park was overshadowed by a first-half injury suffered to John Maher. The All Star had to be replaced before half-time and it’s only once the full extent of the issue is discovered that the price of this win will be known. Advertisement Galway’s Daniel O’Flaherty evades a tackle.Emily Harney / INPHO Emily Harney / INPHO / INPHO Galway looked like taking control after just four minutes when Matthew Tierney scored an early goal after a powerful surge forward. New York responded with a two-pointer from Frank O’Reilly and the Tribesmen’s day took a turn when All Star Maher had to be replaced 10 minutes before half time through injury. O’Reilly slotted another two-pointer just after the half-hour mark with Galway’s lead reduced to two, 1-8 to 0-9, and they continued to trade scores until the break when the Tribesman led 1-12 to 0-12. A view of festivities ahead of the match.Emily Harney / INPHO Emily Harney / INPHO / INPHO The gap extended to five points within five minutes of the second half, and New York’s Jack Robinson hit three points after the re-start to ensure Galway didn’t pull away further after scores from Robert Finnerty and Sean Kelly. 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