GALWAY RECORDED A Super 8s opener win over Kerry in Croke Park today, but were dealt a major blow in the first half with the loss of experienced midfielder Paul Conroy.
The St James’ star suffered a horror double leg-break around the 20-minute mark and was taken off the field via ambulance truck after receiving treatment from the medical team.
There was a lengthy delay to play, leaving players, management and fans alike concerned around the ground.
Conroy went down after a collision with Kenmare Shamrocks youngster Seán O’Shea, with both players going for the ball and the damage done accidentally.
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@PaulC225 wishing you a speedy recovery a mhac. You have been a hero & legend for @Galway_GAA and we want you back soon. #getwellpc @stjamesgaa pic.twitter.com/kczP4EJ9UO
— Tribesmen GAA (@TribesmenGAA) July 15, 2018
Galway manager Kevin Walsh confirmed the extent of Conroy’s injury to the media afterwards.
Before that, he spoke to RTÉ’s Marty Morrissey, saying: “Paul is a massive warrior for us, he’s tough. We’ll just have to look after him and keep our thoughts with him.”
The Tribesmen’s win today came as their first championship victory over the Kingdom in 53 years. They face a trip to Newbridge next weekend with Kildare posing as the next challenge.
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It’s easy to say that when he’s already won the league
Come to Liverpool we have a history of winning it my son.
@An Féar Cancrach: ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
@An Féar Cancrach: are you trying to make out that Liverpool is a Museum
Aguerrroooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shame he won’t win it as he deserves it unless he goes to Madrid or Barcelona
@Ní maith liom mná: Nah Barcelona had their affair with it. Specifically rome 09 and wembly 11. Man that was hillarious. Poor whiskey nose and the 11 ladies. It was like watching Barca play their u8s twice xx
Well obviously because city actually have a chance of winning it