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Galway impress in comprehensive win over Offaly • Apr. 26, 2025, 11:34 PM ET (Irish Times)

Galway too good for Roscommon as they look to secure fourth Connacht title on the spin • Apr. 21, 2025, 3:13 AM ET (Irish Times)

Kilkenny outclass Galway with 12-point win in Leinster opener • Apr. 19, 2025, 11:59 PM ET (Irish Times)

Who was David Joyce, the Galway man shot dead by UK police at a busy train station? • Apr. 12, 2025, 2:29 AM ET (Irish Times)

Funeral of girl (6) killed while cycling in Galway to take place • Apr. 8, 2025, 11:33 PM ET (Irish Times)

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