LOOK BACK: Galway defeat Cork to reach first All-Ireland Final since 2018

By Paul Shaughnessy

Sports Journalist

Published 4th Jul 2026, 11:27 GMT

Updated 4th Jul 2026, 17:45 GMT

Galway players Ronan Glennon, left, and Aaron Niland celebrate after their side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile — Galway players Ronan Glennon, left, and Aaron Niland celebrate after their side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile | SPORTSFILE

placeholder image — Galway players Ronan Glennon, left, and Aaron Niland celebrate after their side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile | SPORTSFILE

GALWAY have reached their first All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final for the first time since 2018.

Galway have reached their first All-Ireland Hurling final since 2018 beating all odds by defeating favourites Cork

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