Three Galway men play key roles in National Hurling League success with Laois
THREE Galway men played key roles in Laois’ Division 2A National Hurling League success last weekend.
Laois defeated Kerry 3-18 to 0-13 in the Division 2A Hurling League final last weekend. Jeff Lynskey, Joe Keane and Tony Óg Regan are all part of the Laois senior hurling backroom team this.
Goals from Fiachra C Fennell, Cillian Dunne and Tomas Keyes proved crucial in Laois’ comprehsive fourteen point victory over Kerry.
Lynskey who was previously in charge of the Galway minor and U20 hurling teams in the past is involved with the O’Moore county in a coaching capacity.Former Galway hurler Tony Óg Regan serves as performance coach, while Portumna’s Joe Keane has taken on the role of goalkeeping coach with Laois.
Laois hurling manager Tommy Fitzgerald was previously involved with St Thomas’ hurlers alongside Kenneth Burke. Fitzgerald’s side will now aim to compete for silverware in the Joe McDonagh Cup.
Meanwhile, Alex Evans( Kilconieron), Shane O’Brien (Loughrea) and Oisin Ivers (Kinvara) have all featured Mayo throughout the National Hurling League.