David Forde

IT professional and sport fanatic

[Football Tweet ⚽ @Footballtweet]

🎥 This moment is going to be played again and again for years to come.

Declan Rice knew.

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions.

[MC @UtdMicah]

They gave Carragher 48 hours to calm down & he’s on the verge of declaring war on Egypt on behalf of the nation

[Official Galway Camogie @GalwayCamogie96]

Following on from winning the 2025 All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship, the Galway Camogie team are running a Mega Raffle to raise funds for their well-deserved team holiday.

Unlike their male counterparts, who receive financial support towards a holiday fund, the team

[Clarinbridge GAA @ClarinbridgeGaa]

🚀 Pathway to 2030: Momentum Building & Donor Wall Launching #ClubZap. See https://t.co/SyTELXSOto for more.

[Galway GAA Coaching & Games @CoachingGalway]

FT U16 A Final

@Galway_GAA 2-17

Tipperary 0-12

Well done to all involved 🇱🇻🇱🇻

[Ebere @EbereEze10]

I swear imma make It and when I do, they're gunna show this tweet lol

[Ray Boyne @AnalysisGaa]

“Galway’s Relentless Edge: How Effort delivers in the All-Ireland Camogie Final”
Lead Stat was Effort.
In a game of fine margins, Galway’s biggest weapon wasn’t a free-taker, a forward’s finish, or a tactical masterstroke, it was pure work rate.
Effort Stat (Tackles, Hooks & Blocks):
•Galway: 84
•Cork: 73
That 11-action difference equates to one extra defensive pressure every 3 minutes, constantly disrupting Cork’s rhythm.
2-3 Player Press. Galway’s Pressure Game
The quality of Galway’s work was as telling as the quantity:
•Galway: 48% of their tackles involved 2–3 players swarming the ball carrier.
•Cork: 33%
That collective press forced turnovers, slowed Cork’s attack, and fed Galway’s extra 7 shots.
Shot Volume & Accuracy
•Total shots: Galway 27 – Cork 20
•Scoring rate: Galway 55% vs Cork 70%
One to note: Galway’s extra shots came directly from turnovers won (45 vs 34) and repeat pressure.
Puckout Battle
•Own puckouts won: Cork 90% vs Galway 47%
•Cork dominated their restarts, but Galway’s press flipped enough possession to neutralise the PO advantage.

Analyst’s Note:

Galway’s win was based on workrate.
The 84 effort actions and 67% collective press rate created chaos for Cork, fed the Galway shot count, and allowed the calmest finisher on the field, Carrie Dolan, to close the deal.

[Galway GAA Official @Galway_GAA]

🕯️Dermot Flaherty, R.I.P. 🕯️
It is with profound sadness that we learnt of the death of Dermot Flaherty, R.I.P.
Dermot was a devoted and proud Gort GAA Clubman, serving his club with distinction in many roles over the years. At the time of his passing he was serving as Gort GAA Delegate on the Galway GAA County Committee.

A passionate and talented camera man, he was well known around the county and further afield, providing video coverage of many GAA and Camogie games; capturing the winning memories and painful heartbreaks at many great sporting occasions.

He played a pivotal role with Galway GAA, live streaming our Club Championship games in recent years together with his Streamsport colleagues.
He continued to support, encourage and offer his expert advice to the streaming team while bravely battling his illness.

We will remember Dermot for his kindness, unwavering spirit and the sense of fun he brought to all. Dermot will be greatly missed by his beloved family, Gort GAA, Galway GAA and the wider sporting community.

We extend our sympathy to his wife Anne Marie, children Eoin and Éabha, the extended Flaherty family, relatives, friends, the Gort GAA community and all who mourn his passing at this sad time.
Rest in Peace Dermot.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis

Funeral arrangements ⬇️
https://t.co/LCwAl5lu7q

[Galway GAA Official @Galway_GAA]

Forvis Mazars Announced as New Title Sponsor of the Galway Senior Hurling Club Championship

Galway GAA is delighted to welcome Forvis Mazars in Ireland as the new title sponsor of the Galway Senior Hurling Club Championship.

This exciting partnership sees one of Ireland’s most competitive club hurling competitions officially become the Forvis Mazars Senior Hurling Club Championship.

Forvis Mazars is a global professional services firm with deep roots in #Galway and a strong track record of supporting #community and #sport. Their values of ambition, integrity and teamwork align closely with ours – making this a perfect fit.

Tune in to @gbfmsports for the live Senior Club Championship draw on Monday, 9 June at 8pm.

We look forward to a brilliant Club Hurling season ahead!

Pictured at the sponsorship announcement are:
Gavin Lee, Claude Geoghegan (Chairperson Galway Hurling Committee), Austin Sammon (Partner, Forvis Mazars in Galway), Shane Cooney.

#GalwayGAA #GAA #SeniorHurlingClubChampionship
#WeAreForvisMazars #GalwayGAA #GAA

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[Daniel Hussey @DanielHussey2]

Men's Major winners by country:

287 - USA
55 - Scotland
36 - England
22 - South Africa
18 - Australia
12 - Ireland
10 - Spain
9 - Jersey
4 - Germany
3 - Argentina
3 - Fiji
3 - Zimbabwe
2 - New Zealand

[Paul Fitzgerald @Cav_TRF]

Your 4 horse acca around the 4 shortest priced horses at each of the last 10 Festivals (2015-2024)
Be careful out there...

[Clarinbridge GAA @ClarinbridgeGaa]

Spring is in, Hurlings back, U5, U6 and U7 boys starting back Friday 4th April 6pm @ Clarinbridge GAA - ALL NEW PLAYERS WELCOME!!! #ClubZap. See https://t.co/iNCcTaO82n for more.

[Official Galway Camogie @GalwayCamogie96]

Galway Camogie are delighted to announce Carrie Dolan as Galway Senior Camogie Captain for the 2025 season.

We would like to wish Carrie, her teammates and Cathal and his management team the very best of luck for the season ahead!

@gbfmsports

[Clarinbridge GAA @ClarinbridgeGaa]

Texas Holdem Poker Classic #ClubZap. See https://t.co/UWofSeYSNN for more.

[Clarinbridge GAA @ClarinbridgeGaa]

Clarinbridge GAA Texas Holdem Poker Classic #ClubZap. See https://t.co/XlBKJ1fLyP for more.

[Daniel Hussey @DanielHussey2]

What a bank holiday weekend of sport:

⛳️ Pebble Beach Pro-Am
🐎 Dublin Racing Festival
🏉 France vs Wales
🏉 Scotland vs Italy
🏉 Ireland vs England
🏐 Armagh vs Tyrone
🏐 Donegal vs Dublin
🏐 Derry vs Kerry
🏐 Mayo vs Galway
🏑 Cork vs Limerick
🏑 Kilkenny vs Galway
🏑 Tipperary vs Wexford
⚽️ Bournemouth vs Liverpool
⚽️ Brentford vs Tottenham
⚽️ Arsenal vs Man City
⚽️ Inter vs AC Milan

➕ so much more!!!!

[Eason @easons]

🏆 Exciting News for Galway Hurling Fans! 🏆

Join us at Eason Shop Street, Galway, on 11th January at 12pm for an exciting book signing with @TonyOgRegan—Galway hurler and performance coach!

Tony Óg will be signing copies of his new book MVP: Raise Your Game, filled with insights on improving performance in sport, work, and life. His ‘Mindset Match’ approach will help you build clarity, self-belief, and composure to become an MVP in anything you do.

No tickets needed—just pop by to meet Tony Óg and get your book signed!

📅 When: 11th January, 12pm
📍 Where: Eason Shop Street, Galway

We look forward to seeing you there!

#TonyÓgRegan #MVPBookSigning #GalwayHurling #RaiseYourGame #EasonEvents #MindsetMatch #MVP #Galway #BookLovers

[DAZN Boxing @DAZNBoxing]

The top of ring view from Round 9 Usyk vs. Fury .... IS INSANE 🤯🤯

#Usyk2Fury | #RiyadhSeason | December 21, live on DAZN | Click link in bio to buy | @Turki_alalshikh

[Tony Og Regan @TonyOgRegan]

Delighted to receive the first physical copies of my new book.

If you are looking to elevate your health, growth and success in your life in 2025. This is the book for you.

It is available to pre-order at https://t.co/FtPAZZWUUK and out in January. @HachetteIre @gaelicplayers