Galway midfielder Paul Conroy is walking on air after a memorable All-Ireland semi-final win over Donegal. But he will always be grateful to a Donegal sporting hero after he reached out to him in his darkest hour.. Six years ago, Conroy suffered a horror double leg break after an accidental collision with Kerry's Sean O'Shea.
Galway midfielder Paul Conroy is walking on air after a memorable All-Ireland semi-final win over Donegal. But he will always be grateful to a Donegal sporting hero after he reached out to him in his darkest hour.. Six years ago, Conroy suffered a horror double leg break after an accidental collision with Kerry's Sean O'Shea.
"I have been talking to a couple of players, footballers and soccer players who have had a similar injury as well," Conroy has explained.READ MORE: John Maher's rehabilitation from a nightmare debut as he hits All Star form for Galway "A lot of people were saying to him that he might not ever be the same again, or as be as good as he was. But he used that as motivation to come back.
All-Ireland Football Championship Donegal GAA Seamus Coleman
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Galway's Paul Conroy: Stunning wedding to wife Caroline, son Paidi, tough injuries and day jobThe Galway legend has been playing for his native county for nearly two decades and his life away from the world of GAA is equally as busy as his on-field commitments
Read more »
Venerable Conroy spans the epochs of Galway footballOne of the most celebrated footballers currently operating who has never won an All-Star, Galway's man for many ages is arguably - at 35 - in the form of his life, writes Conor Neville.
Read more »
Donegal too strong for Louth to set up All-Ireland semi-final against GalwayEoghan Bán Gallagher struck the only goal of the game as the Ulster champions triumphed.
Read more »
Donegal hit their scoring straps to end Louth’s run and set up Galway semi-finalJim McGuinness’s side scored 1-21 from open play to return to semi-finals for the first time since 2014
Read more »
All-Ireland semi-final draw confirmed: Galway v Donegal & Kerry v ArmaghOne of these four teams will win the All-Ireland.
Read more »
Kerry to play Armagh and Galway to meet Donegal in All-Ireland semi-finalsThe games will take place on the weekend of 13-14 JulyKer
Read more »