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NY GAA: Galway take on New York for FBD Title

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EUGENE KYNE
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Irish Voice Newspaper Columnist

Published Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 4:28 PM
Updated Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 5:00 PM

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Galway manager Joe Kernan.

3 p.m.: Galway vs. New York

New York hosts Galway for the second year in a row in the annual FBD League final in Gaelic Park this Sunday.

While Galway had a relatively easy time last year, this year’s contest takes on extra meaning, with Galway employing a new manager a month ago in the form of Joe Kernan.

Kernan, of course, led his native county Armagh to seven Ulster titles and the Sam Maguire in 2002 before stepping down. He also had a brilliant career as a player that included a goal scored in the ‘77 All Ireland final that was voted goal of the year, a long solo run before he blasted to the net.

He has Galway connections as well. His mother is from Ballinasloe and he is related to the famed Donnellon family. Two years ago when in New York he took time out to come to Gaelic Park and speak to the New York under-21 side that was preparing for a trip to England at the time for the British University games.

What of his team then? Well, he may be without the players from Mountbellew/Moylough and Corofin who drew in the Galway county final last Sunday and will be preparing for a replay on October 18. That will probably rule out Kieran Fitzgerald, Joe Bergin, Gary Sice and Damien Burke.

The side that won the actual FBD title in February is on board to come over, but the new manager may decide to include some new players to replace those who are cup tied.

Some of the players who were on the panel played in New York this summer with Jonathon Ryan (Cavan), Damien Reilly (Kerry), Martin Coady (Kerry) and Thomas Hughes (Four Provinces) all impressing on this side of the pond during various games.

Ryan made a huge mark with three goals in the Down win over Cavan in the quarterfinal, while Reilly looked a very composed defender. Others that will be on Galway panel will include Michael Meehan, who is a scoring phenom, and Adrian Faherty, who is a very capable keeper.

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