'We're playing with a bit of swagger'

July 15, 2026

Galway captain Darren Morrissey lifts the Bob O'Keeffe Cup ©INPHO/James Crombie

Galway captain Darren Morrissey says a growing sense of belief has been key to his side's march to the All-Ireland SHC final.

"Galway always have the hurlers, but we were probably nearly going out playing games, I won't say knew we were going to lose, but nearly an air of inevitability out of it," he told gaa.ie ahead of Sunday's showdown with Limerick.

"Now, that we've finally built a bit of momentum and got a few results behind us, we know that we can dine at the top table. Lads are really starting to back themselves now and we're playing with a bit of swagger. It's great.

"I presume it's great for the supporters to watch and even watching back the game (against Cork), the last few minutes 'The Fields of Athenry' was ringing out. With four or five minutes to go, that doesn't happen often now at Croke Park.

"We're in bonus territory now, the goal at the start of the year was to win a Leinster final, and to get over the semi-final was great, and we're really looking forward to the All-Ireland final now."


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