Star Galway forward Damien Comer has vague memories of Galway's last All-Ireland success in 2001.

He was only seven years old when Gary Fahey lifted the Sam Maguire Cup following that year's final win over Meath.

15 years on, Comer and his Tribe team-mates are aiming to write their own piece of history - starting with Sunday's last eight clash against Tipperary.

"I would have been seven (in 2001)," he revealed to The Irish Independent.

"I don't have much memories of it. To be honest I remember more of the celebrations than I do of the game but it was a great year for Galway football.

"Even 2000 as well, I vaguely remember that draw and the loss against Kerry. We're looking to make our own history.

"We've looked up to them lads for years and it's nice to be back in Croker again and hopefully we can overturn that.

"The win over Mayo obviously and winning the Connacht title obviously has instilled great confidence in a young Galway side.

"We haven't won here in 15 years. We've broken records already this year so that's one we'll hope to break again on Sunday but, look it, we're a young team.

"We're building. We're not the finished article yet. We've got a lot to work on, a lot to improve on, but definitely we'd be hoping to overcome that on Sunday."

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