James Skehill
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James Skehill is an Irish
sportsperson. He plays hurling
with his local club Cappataggle and has been a member of the Galway
senior inter-county team since 2008.
club title followinga victory over Four Roads
of Roscommon. After missing the subsequent All-Ireland semi-final Skehill returned for the All-Ireland final. Blarney
provided the opposition on that occasion and eventually won by 2-14 to 1-12.
minor hurling team in 2005. That year he became the first-choice goalkeeper on the county team that was bidding for a second All-Ireland title in-a-row. Skehill lined out in his first championship decider that year, with Limerick
providing the opposition. A high-scoring game ensued; however, the fact that Skehill kept clean sheet was a deciding factor. At the full-time whistle Galway were the winners by 3-12 to 0-17 and Skehill collected a coveted All-Ireland
winners’ medal in the minor grade.
In 2006 Skehill was eligible for the Galway minor team again. ‘The Tribesmen’ were attempting to capture an historic third All-Ireland title in-a-row. All was going to plan as Galway breezed into the final. Tipperary
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, Galway were comprehensively defeated by 2-18 to 2-7.
Skehill subsequently joined the Galway under-21 hurling team. His first year as goalkeeper in 2007 was a successful one as the team qualified for the championship decider in that grade. An up-and-coming Dublin
team provided the opposition, however, Galway were too good for ‘the Dubs’. At the full-time whistle Galway were the champions and Skehill picked up a coveted All-Ireland
winners’ medal in the under-21 grade.
In 2008 Galway’s under-21 hurlers lost their All-Ireland crown when they were defeated by Kilkenny
in the All-Ireland semi-final. Skehill will be eligible to play with the Galway under-21 team again in 2009.
. Galway reached the final of that competition, with Tipperary providing the opposition. An exciting game developed and, in spite of a spectacular performance by Joe Canning
, Tipperary were the winners at the long whistle.
Skehill subsequently made his senior championship debut in a 6-20 to 1-10 rout of Antrim
. The next round of the All-Ireland qualifiers saw Laois
being handed a similar beating, setting up an all-or-nothing showdown with Cork. A classic game of hurling developed, however, in spite of Skehill keeping a clean sheet Galway were still defeated by 0-23 to 2-15.
In 2009 Skehill was replaced as the first-choice goalkeeper by Colm Callanan
.
competition between Ireland and Scotland. He was the goalkeeper on the team in 2007 as Ireland were comprehensively defeated by 4(10) to 0(11) by Scotland.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
sportsperson. He plays hurling
Hurling
Hurling is an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic origin, administered by the Gaelic Athletic Association, and played with sticks called hurleys and a ball called a sliotar. Hurling is the national game of Ireland. The game has prehistoric origins, has been played for at least 3,000 years, and...
with his local club Cappataggle and has been a member of the Galway
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
senior inter-county team since 2008.
Club
Skehill plays his club hurling with his local club in Cappataggle. He has enjoyed some success, winning a county intermediate championship winners' medal in 2008. This was later converted into a ConnachtConnacht Intermediate Club Hurling Championship
The Connacht Intermediate Club Hurling Championship is a Hurling competition played between the Intermediate Championship winner from each county in Connacht...
club title followinga victory over Four Roads
Four Roads GAA
Four Roads Hurling Club are a hurling club from Co. Roscommon. They are the most successful team in the history of the Roscommon Senior Hurling Championship with 29 titles. They also won the Connacht Senior Club Hurling Championship in 1977 and 1988 and played in nine other finals...
of Roscommon. After missing the subsequent All-Ireland semi-final Skehill returned for the All-Ireland final. Blarney
Blarney GAA
Blarney GAA is a Gaelic Athletic Association club based in the town of Blarney, County Cork, Ireland. The club fields Gaelic football, hurling and camogie teams in competitions organized by Cork GAA county board and the Muskerry divsional board...
provided the opposition on that occasion and eventually won by 2-14 to 1-12.
Minor & under-21
Skehill first came to prominence on the inter-county scene as a member of the GalwayGalway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
minor hurling team in 2005. That year he became the first-choice goalkeeper on the county team that was bidding for a second All-Ireland title in-a-row. Skehill lined out in his first championship decider that year, with Limerick
Limerick GAA
The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Limerick...
providing the opposition. A high-scoring game ensued; however, the fact that Skehill kept clean sheet was a deciding factor. At the full-time whistle Galway were the winners by 3-12 to 0-17 and Skehill collected a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship
The GAA Hurling All-Ireland Minor Championship is an annual competition organised by the Gaelic Athletic Association since 1928 for competitors under eighteen years of age in the game of hurling played in Ireland.The series of games are played during the summer months with the All-Ireland final...
winners’ medal in the minor grade.
In 2006 Skehill was eligible for the Galway minor team again. ‘The Tribesmen’ were attempting to capture an historic third All-Ireland title in-a-row. All was going to plan as Galway breezed into the final. Tipperary
Tipperary GAA
The Tipperary County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or C is one of over 30 regional executive boards throughout the world. These executive boards are known as County Boards even though some no longer correspond to the area under the jurisdiction of the counties from which their names...
provided the opposition on that occasion, however, Galway were comprehensively defeated by 2-18 to 2-7.
Skehill subsequently joined the Galway under-21 hurling team. His first year as goalkeeper in 2007 was a successful one as the team qualified for the championship decider in that grade. An up-and-coming Dublin
Dublin GAA
Dublin County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association , or Dublin GAA, is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Dublin. The county board is also responsible for the Dublin inter-county teams...
team provided the opposition, however, Galway were too good for ‘the Dubs’. At the full-time whistle Galway were the champions and Skehill picked up a coveted All-Ireland
All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship
The All-Ireland Under-21 Hurling Championship is the premier "knockout" competition for players aged between 18 and 21 in the game of hurling played in Ireland...
winners’ medal in the under-21 grade.
In 2008 Galway’s under-21 hurlers lost their All-Ireland crown when they were defeated by Kilkenny
Kilkenny GAA
The Kilkenny County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland and is responsible for Gaelic Games in County Kilkenny. The county board has its head office and main grounds at Nowlan Park and is also responsible for Kilkenny inter-county teams...
in the All-Ireland semi-final. Skehill will be eligible to play with the Galway under-21 team again in 2009.
Senior
Skehill first came to prominence on the Galway senior team during the 2008 National Hurling LeagueNational Hurling League 2008
The 2008 National Hurling League was a hurling competition contested by 34 GAA county hurling teams, 33 from Ireland , and London from England.-Format:...
. Galway reached the final of that competition, with Tipperary providing the opposition. An exciting game developed and, in spite of a spectacular performance by Joe Canning
Joe Canning
Joe Canning is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Portumna and has been a member of the Galway senior inter-county team since 2008....
, Tipperary were the winners at the long whistle.
Skehill subsequently made his senior championship debut in a 6-20 to 1-10 rout of Antrim
Antrim GAA
The Antrim County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Antrim GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Antrim. The county board is also responsible for the Antrim inter-county teams...
. The next round of the All-Ireland qualifiers saw Laois
Laois GAA
The Laois County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Laois GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Laois and the Laois inter-county teams.-History:...
being handed a similar beating, setting up an all-or-nothing showdown with Cork. A classic game of hurling developed, however, in spite of Skehill keeping a clean sheet Galway were still defeated by 0-23 to 2-15.
In 2009 Skehill was replaced as the first-choice goalkeeper by Colm Callanan
Colm Callanan
Colm Callanan is an Irish sportsperson. He plays hurling with his local club Kinvara and has been a member of the Galway senior inter-county team since 2007.-References:...
.
International
Skehill has also represented his country in the annual composite rules shinty-hurlingComposite rules shinty-hurling
Composite rules shinty-hurling , sometimes known simply as shinty-hurling) is a hybrid sport which was developed to facilitate international matches between shinty players and hurling players....
competition between Ireland and Scotland. He was the goalkeeper on the team in 2007 as Ireland were comprehensively defeated by 4(10) to 0(11) by Scotland.