There is a sense in Galway that the county is on the cusp of a long awaited breakthrough in hurling after Sunday’s win in the Allianz League Final over Tipperary and that feeling could multiply this weekend as they contest the EirGrid GAA Football U21 All-Ireland Final. The match will take place on Saturday, 29th April at 5pm in O’Connor Park, Tullamore.

This will be the last ever game of the U21 football championship, before the competition is transitioned to under 20 level next year.

Dublin and Galway secured places in the final after semi-final wins over Donegal and Kerry, both of whom were favourites.

“The EirGrid GAA Football U21 All-Ireland Championship has again proved to be one of the most exciting and competitive Championships in the GAA Calendar, ” said Rosemary Steen, Director of External Affairs at EirGrid.

“As sponsor, we wanted to promote this competition to as wide an audience as possible and we are pleased to have done this through various player awards, a partnership with TG4 which saw the provincial finals being streamed live for the first time, through our advertising, and on social media.”

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“At EirGrid, we manage and develop the electricity grid in Ireland, ensuring a bright future for Ireland, and we believe our sponsorship of the U21 football competition is very fitting, with the players involved no doubt set to become bright stars of the future.”

“The GAA is the backbone to local communities in every corner of the country and invest more than 80% of all money generated, of which sponsorship is a significant part, back into grassroots; this is of critical importance to us as a partner of the GAA.”

“This year’s EirGrid U21 Football Championship has been another hugely entertaining competition with some of the brightest stars of the game coming to the fore across the provinces,” added GAA Director General Paraic Duffy.

“I’d like to thank EirGrid for their continued support of both this competition and overall support of Gaelic Games which is very much valued by the GAA.”

“This year’s EirGrid U21 Final promises to be a great occasion as Dublin and Galway have the opportunity to claim silverware in the last ever final at U21 grade. Both counties were hugely impressive in their respective provincial campaigns and semi-final victories so a fantastic game is in store for all supporters.”

The EirGrid GAA Football U21 All-Ireland Final will be broadcast live on TG4 and coverage will commence from 4.30pm. Fans can also keep up to date with the game online using #EirGridGAA.

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