Galway Senior Football Championship
| Galway Senior Football Championship | |
|---|---|
Current season or competition: 2016 Galway Senior Football Championship | |
| Founded | 1889 |
| Title holders | Corofin (16th title) |
| Most titles | Tuam Stars (25 titles) |
| Sponsors | The Claregalway Hotel |
The Galway Senior Football Championship is an annual Gaelic Athletic Association competition between the top Gaelic football clubs in Galway. The winners of the Galway Championship qualify to represent their county in the Connacht Senior Club Football Championship, the winners of which go on to the All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship.
Tuam Stars are the most successful with 25 wins. They also hold the record for most consecutive championships, winning 7 from 1954 to 1960.
In 2014, Corofin won the Galway title for the 16th time, beating St. Michael's.
Top winners
| Team | Wins | Years won | Last final lost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuam Stars | 25 | 1892, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1896, 1905, 1908, 1909, 1911, 1942, 1943, 1947, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1962, 1984, 1988, 1989, 1994 | 2012 |
| 2 | St Grellan's (Ballinasloe) | 20 | 1913, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926,1927, 1928, 1929, 1939, 1944, 1945, 1979, 1980 | 1981 |
| 3 | Corofin | 17 | 1932, 1946, 1977, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 | 2010 |
| 4 | Dunmore McHales | 15 | 1889, 1891, 1900, 1902, 1907, 1910, 1912, 1953, 1961, 1963, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1973, 1983 | 1997 |
| 5 | Father Griffins | 7 | 1948, 1949, 1950, 1967, 1970, 1972, 1975 | 1968 |
| 6 | Killererin | 6 | 1976, 1978, 1999, 2004, 2007, 2010 | 2003 |
| 7 | Annaghdown | 5 | 1931, 1982, 1985, 1987, 2001 | 2002 |
| 8 | Mountbellew-Moylough | 4 | 1964, 1965, 1974, 1986 | 2015 |
| 9 | Athenry De Wets | 3 | 1903, 1904, 1906 | 1905 |
| U.C.G. | 3 | 1933, 1934, 1937 | 1973 | |
| Salthill-Knocknacarra | 3 | 1990, 2005, 2012 | 2013 | |
| 12 | Loughrea | 2 | 1897, 1898 | 1896 |
| Army (Renmore) | 2 | 1940, 1951 | 1947 | |
| Milltown | 2 | 1971, 1981 | 2007 | |
| 15 | Caherlistrane | 1 | 1890 | 1892 |
| Tuam Krugers | 1 | 1901 | 1902 | |
| Galway Gaels | 1 | 1930 | 1929 | |
| Oughterard | 1 | 1938 | 1953 | |
| Monivea-Abbeyknockmoy | 1 | 1992 | 1985 | |
| An Cheathrú Rua | 1 | 1996 | 1999 | |
| Caltra | 1 | 2003 | 2006 |
Roll of honour
References
- ↑ "Galway SFC final: three-in-a-row for Corofin". Hogan Stand. 2015-10-12. Retrieved 2015-10-12.
- ↑ "Corofin cruise to 16th title". Irish Examiner. 20 October 2014. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
- ↑ "Sice inspires as Corofin cruise to win in Galway showpiece". The Score. 14 October 2013. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ↑ "Salthill captain Hanley now eyes Connacht glory". Irish Examiner. 2012-10-15. Retrieved 2012-10-15.
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