 Castlegar dominated the county championship once again in 1973, however, the decider against Ballinasloe ended in a draw.The replay was also a close affair, however, Connolly picked up a fourth championship medal following a 4–11 to 3–10 victory.Both Castlegar and Tremane contested the subsequent provincial decider for the second year in succession, with Connolly picking up a second Connacht medal following a 7–8 to 1–7 victory.