Sligo GAA star Niall Murphy believes ‘gut-wrenching’ semi-final loss to Galway was worst defeat of his career [Video]

NIALL MURPHY has his heart set on Tailteann Cup glory — after it was broken by a cruel Connacht semi-final defeat against Galway.

Sligo were on the cusp of causing a monumental upset until Rob Finnerty’s stoppage-time goal rescued the 2022 All-Ireland runners-up.

As well as a return to the provincial decider, victory would have secured Sligo Sam Maguire football for the second year on the spin.

Instead, their next assignment is Saturday’s Group B opener in the second-tier competition against Wexford at Markievicz Park.

Reflecting on the 1-13 to 0-14 loss to Galway, Sligo skipper Murphy admitted: “We had them at arm’s length for a lot of the game.

“We led right up to the 71st minute and probably one mistake just caught us.

“But even before that I know I had an opportunity to put us four ahead with …