Galway hurling
Every championship hurling game on record since 1887, with the weather at throw-in.
- 5All-Ireland titles1923, 1980, 1987, 1988, 2017
- 4Leinster titles2012, 2017, 2018, 2026
- 25Connacht titles1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1908, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1915, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999
- 288Championship gamesOn record since 1887: 134 won, 14 drawn, 140 lost.
Runners-up: 21 All-Ireland, 8 Leinster, 1 Connacht.
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Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship hurling games | 288 | 134 | 14 | 140 | 47% |
| Provincial hurling games | 99 | 60 | 9 | 30 | 61% |
| All-Ireland series hurling games | 189 | 74 | 5 | 110 | 39% |
| Hurling semi-finals and finals | 174 | 58 | 8 | 108 | 33% |
| Provincial hurling finals | 33 | 22 | 2 | 9 | 67% |
| All-Ireland hurling finals | 27 | 5 | 1 | 21 | 19% |
| At home | 25 | 18 | 2 | 5 | 72% |
| Away from home | 38 | 28 | 2 | 8 | 74% |
| At neutral grounds | 171 | 66 | 8 | 97 | 39% |
| At Croke Park | 103 | 35 | 7 | 61 | 34% |
Longest runs
- 9Galway won 9 championship hurling games in a row, 2017 to 2018.
- 13Galway went 13 championship hurling games unbeaten, 2017 to 2018.
- 24Galway lost 24 championship hurling games in a row, 1929 to 1952.
- 24Galway went 24 championship hurling games without a win, 1929 to 1952.
- 40Galway scored a goal in 40 championship hurling games in a row, 1982 to 2000.
- 4Galway have scored a goal in 4 championship hurling games in a row since 2026, and counting.
- 11Galway scored three or more goals in 11 championship hurling games in a row, 1970 to 1975.
- 3Galway kept goals out for 3 championship hurling games in a row, in 2022.
- 4Galway went 4 championship hurling games without scoring a goal, in 2017.
- 30Galway have scored 20 or more in 30 championship hurling games in a row since 2022, and counting.
- 3Galway won 3 championship hurling games in a row by 10 or more, in 2025.
- 3Galway won 3 championship hurling games in a row by 3 points or fewer, in 2005.
- 5Galway lost 5 championship hurling games in a row by 10 or more, 1956 to 1960.
- 5Galway won 5 provincial hurling finals in a row, 1995 to 1999.
- 2Galway won 2 All-Ireland hurling finals in a row, 1987 to 1988.
- 2Galway lost 2 provincial hurling finals in a row, 2022 to 2023.
- 2Galway lost 2 All-Ireland hurling finals in a row, 1985 to 1986.
Each run's longest, and any still going. Tap one to see every game in it.
Runs that stand out
- 21Galway lost 21 championship hurling games in a row against Munster teams, 1925 to 1960.
- 19Galway lost 19 All-Ireland series hurling games in a row against Munster teams, 1925 to 1958.
- 17Galway lost 17 championship hurling games in a row at neutral grounds, 1929 to 1951.
- 10Galway scored three or more goals in 10 All-Ireland series hurling games in a row against Ulster teams, 1971 to 2005.
- 15Galway have won 15 championship hurling games in a row against Ulster teams since 1971, and counting.
- 24Galway have scored 20 or more in 24 championship hurling games in a row away from home against Leinster teams since 1992, and counting.
- 15Galway lost 15 championship hurling games in a row against teams from other provinces, 1902 to 1916.
- 14Galway lost 14 hurling semi-finals and finals in a row, 1929 to 1942.
All-Ireland hurling finals
| Final | Result | Against | Ground and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 1-18 to 1-29 | Limerick | Croke Park, 19 Jul 2026 |
| 2018 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 2-18 to 3-16 | Limerick | Croke Park, 19 Aug 2018 |
| 2017 All-Ireland hurling final | Won 0-26 to 2-17 | Waterford | Croke Park, 3 Sep 2017 |
| 2015 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 1-18 to 1-22 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 6 Sep 2015 |
| 2012 All-Ireland hurling final replay | Lost 3-11 to 3-22 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 30 Sep 2012 |
| 2012 All-Ireland hurling final | Drew 2-13 to 0-19 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 9 Sep 2012 |
| 2005 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 1-16 to 1-21 | Cork | Croke Park, 11 Sep 2005 |
| 2001 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 2-15 to 2-18 | Tipperary | Croke Park, 9 Sep 2001 |
| 1993 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 1-15 to 2-17 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 5 Sep 1993 |
| 1990 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 2-21 to 5-15 | Cork | Croke Park, 2 Sep 1990 |
| 1988 All-Ireland hurling final | Won 1-15 to 0-14 | Tipperary | Croke Park, 4 Sep 1988 |
| 1987 All-Ireland hurling final | Won 1-12 to 0-09 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 6 Sep 1987 |
| 1986 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 2-15 to 4-13 | Cork | Croke Park, 7 Sep 1986 |
| 1985 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 1-12 to 2-11 | Offaly | Croke Park, 1 Sep 1985 |
| 1981 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 0-15 to 2-12 | Offaly | Croke Park, 6 Sep 1981 |
| 1980 All-Ireland hurling final | Won 2-15 to 3-09 | Limerick | Croke Park, 7 Sep 1980 |
| 1979 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 1-08 to 2-12 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 2 Sep 1979 |
| 1975 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 2-10 to 2-22 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 7 Sep 1975 |
| 1958 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 2-05 to 4-09 | Tipperary | Croke Park, 7 Sep 1958 |
| 1955 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 2-08 to 3-13 | Wexford | Croke Park, 4 Sep 1955 |
| 1953 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 0-08 to 3-03 | Cork | Croke Park, 6 Sep 1953 |
| 1929 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 1-03 to 4-09 | Cork | Croke Park, 1 Sep 1929 |
| 1928 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 1-00 to 6-12 | Cork | Croke Park, 9 Sep 1928 |
| 1925 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 1-05 to 5-06 | Tipperary | Croke Park, 6 Sep 1925 |
| 1924 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 2-06 to 5-03 | Dublin | Croke Park, 14 Dec 1924 |
| 1923 All-Ireland hurling final | Won 7-03 to 4-05 | Limerick | Croke Park, 14 Sep 1924 |
| 1887 All-Ireland hurling final | Lost 0-00 to 1-01 | Tipperary | Birr, 1 Apr 1888 |
Provincial hurling finals
| Final | Result | Against | Ground and date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Leinster hurling final | Won 4-29 to 4-15 | Dublin | Croke Park, 6 Jun 2026 |
| 2025 Leinster hurling final | Lost 1-20 to 3-22 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 8 Jun 2025 |
| 2023 Leinster hurling final | Lost 2-26 to 4-21 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 11 Jun 2023 |
| 2022 Leinster hurling final | Lost 0-17 to 0-22 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 4 Jun 2022 |
| 2020 Leinster hurling final | Lost 0-24 to 2-20 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 14 Nov 2020 |
| 2018 Leinster hurling final replay | Won 1-28 to 3-15 | Kilkenny | Semple Stadium, 8 Jul 2018 |
| 2018 Leinster hurling final | Drew 0-18 to 0-18 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 1 Jul 2018 |
| 2017 Leinster hurling final | Won 0-29 to 1-17 | Wexford | Croke Park, 2 Jul 2017 |
| 2016 Leinster hurling final | Lost 0-22 to 1-26 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 3 Jul 2016 |
| 2015 Leinster hurling final | Lost 2-15 to 1-25 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 5 Jul 2015 |
| 2013 Leinster hurling final | Lost 2-13 to 2-25 | Dublin | Croke Park, 7 Jul 2013 |
| 2012 Leinster hurling final | Won 2-21 to 2-11 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 8 Jul 2012 |
| 2010 Leinster hurling final | Lost 1-12 to 1-19 | Kilkenny | Croke Park, 4 Jul 2010 |
| 1999 Connacht hurling final | Won 4-26 to 2-08 | Roscommon | Dr Hyde Park, 10 Jul 1999 |
| 1998 Connacht hurling final | Won 2-27 to 3-13 | Roscommon | Dr Hyde Park, 12 Jul 1998 |
| 1997 Connacht hurling final | Won 6-24 to 0-05 | Roscommon | Athleague, 13 Jul 1997 |
| 1996 Connacht hurling final | Won 3-19 to 2-10 | Roscommon | Dr Hyde Park, 6 Jul 1996 |
| 1995 Connacht hurling final | Won 2-21 to 2-12 | Roscommon | Dr Hyde Park, 16 Jul 1995 |
| 1922 Connacht hurling final | Won 12-08 to 1-00 | Roscommon | ground not on record, 1922, date not on record |
| 1916 Connacht hurling final replay | Won 1-04 to 1-00 | Roscommon | ground not on record, 1916, date not on record |
| 1916 Connacht hurling final | Drew 3-00 to 2-03 | Roscommon | Athlone, 3 Sep 1916 |
| 1914 Connacht hurling final | Won 5-01 to 2-01 | Roscommon | Roscommon, 27 Sep 1914 |
| 1914 Connacht hurling final | Void | Roscommon | Roscommon, 23 Aug 1914 |
| 1912 Connacht hurling final | Won 4-02 to 3-03 | Roscommon | ground not on record, 1912, date not on record |
| 1911 Connacht hurling final | Won 4-02 to 1-00 | Roscommon | Athlone, 8 Oct 1911 |
| 1910 Connacht hurling final | Won 5-03 to 1-03 | Roscommon | ground not on record, 1910, date not on record |
| 1909 Connacht hurling final | Lost 4-01 to 10-01 | Mayo | ground not on record, 1909, date not on record |
| 1908 Connacht hurling final | Won 3-05 to 1-02 | Roscommon | Tuam, 31 Jan 1909 |
| 1907 Connacht hurling final | Won 3-05 to 1-02 | Roscommon | ground not on record, 1907, date not on record |
| 1905 Connacht hurling final | Won 3-15 to 1-00 | Mayo | ground not on record, 1905, date not on record |
| 1904 Connacht hurling final | Won 2-04 to 0-02 | Sligo | Claremorris, 23 Apr 1905 |
| 1901 Connacht hurling final | Won 4-10 to 2-00 | Roscommon | ground not on record, 1901, date not on record |
| 1902 Connacht hurling final | Won 4-10 to 2-00 | Roscommon | Claremorris GAA, 3 May 1903 |
| 1900 Connacht hurling final | Won 4-02 to 1-02 | Sligo | ground not on record, 1900, date not on record |
Biggest wins
- 52Galway 3-44 Antrim 0-01Semi-final, All-Ireland, Terenure, 20 Jul 1902
- 41Galway 12-08 Roscommon 1-00Final, Connacht, ground not on record, 1922, date not on record
- 37Galway 6-24 Roscommon 0-05Final, Connacht, Athleague, 13 Jul 1997
- 34Galway 6-33 Westmeath 0-17Round 3, Leinster, Cusack Park, Mullingar, 6 May 2023
- 34Galway 7-24 Antrim 1-08Quarter-final, All-Ireland, MacHale Park, 25 Jul 1971
The number is the margin in points.
Heaviest defeats
- 43Cork 10-13 Galway 0-00Semi-final, All-Ireland, Arravale Rovers GAA, 20 Mar 1904
- 33Tipperary 7-14 Galway 0-02Semi-final, All-Ireland, Markets Field, 8 Sep 1907
- 27Kilkenny 5-28 Galway 3-07Semi-Final, All-Ireland, Croke Park, 6 Aug 1972
- 27Cork 6-12 Galway 1-00Final, All-Ireland, Croke Park, 9 Sep 1928
- 27Tipperary 5-15 Galway 1-00Semi-final, All-Ireland, Markets Field, 14 Feb 1909
Head to head
| Against | Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilkenny | 55 | 14 | 5 | 36 | 25% | 1898 to 2026 |
| Cork | 35 | 10 | 0 | 25 | 29% | 1903 to 2026 |
| Tipperary | 30 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 33% | 1888 to 2025 |
| Roscommon | 19 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 89% | 1903 to 1999 |
| Clare | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33% | 1914 to 2018 |
| Wexford | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 44% | 1887 to 2026 |
| Limerick | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 24% | 1911 to 2026 |
| Dublin | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31% | 1920 to 2026 |
In the rain and the heat
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | Won % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the rain | 28 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 61% |
| In heavy rain | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80% |
| In dry weather | 149 | 75 | 7 | 67 | 50% |
| In a strong wind | 26 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 50% |
| In the heat (20°C or more) | 40 | 20 | 2 | 18 | 50% |
From the 226 games with the weather at throw-in on record (1940 on).