Former Galway hurler John Connolly has spoken emotionally about the legendary Castlegar family’s sad farewell to their brother Gerry, five years ago. To cap an incredible year for the family, John, Michael and Joe went on to end Galway’s 57-year wait for an All-Ireland hurling title that September. Gerry played briefly for the county too, but was better known for his devotion to the Castlegar cause. And on this week’s Irish Examiner GAA Podcast, John spoke fondly of the night the family gathered for one last night out with Gerry. “As a hurler he was probably the best of us, if he applied himself.

Source: Irish Examiner June 17, 2020 23:02 UTC