A mayoral reception was held in City Hall this week for players, coaches, friends and family of the Galway Minor Ladies Football team.
The team were honoured by Galway City Council for their win in the A division LGFA All-Ireland Ladies Football Final last month – making them All Ireland Champions.
Cllr Eddie Hoare, Mayor of the City of Galway, said it was his pleasure to host the mayoral reception to celebrate and acknowledge the achievements of LGFA All-Ireland Minor Ladies football champions.
The Mayor said that Galway’s first A title at minor level since 2018 was a ‘tremendous achievement in the face of stiff competition’ throughout the championship.
“I personally know the thrill and rush of adrenaline of running onto the pitch, surrounded by your teammates, wearing your jersey with pride, and gaining so much from an involvement in sport and in the GAA in particular,” he said.
“For the players, it is a real act of commitment to pull together and deliver a result as a group of individuals working as one solid unit, so I commend you also in your achievement, which is reflected in your well-deserved title as All Ireland Champions.”
The Mayor recognised the essential work of the management team Daniel Moynihan and Nioclas Mac Donnacha, and the coaches Enda Holmes, Katrina Connolly and Neil Moynihan.
The support of the team physio Marion Reynolds and FLO Martina Coen was also acknowledged. The Mayor closed the event by wishing the players the best for the future and their careers in sport.
