The St. James’ midfielder, who turned 35 back in May, is still good enough to start and finish at midfield for his county, week in, week out, at the very highest level
In the list of sterling servants to their county never to win an All-Ireland medal, Paul Conroy must be close to the top..
That year Galway were beaten by Dubin in the All-Ireland semi-final under Kevin Walsh, but they regrouped under Padraic Joyce to make a second final in three seasons with Conroy an ever present. “He is unbelievable and you should see him playing for his club in the off season. He is an excellent footballer.”
“Although that goal , I don’t know. Top spinning it into the square wasn’t his intention, but I suppose we’ll take any of those goals at the weekend as well.”
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