Conor Cooney reckons Borris-Ileigh boss Johnny Kelly will have the inside track on St Thomas’ having coached with and against many of their players.

It was the Tuesday evening after Galway’s All-Ireland final win that the magnitude of their achievement finally registered with Conor Cooney.

Galway hurlers could be on the verge of a surprise boost in the next two weeks with Conor Cooney back doing light training following his broken foot.

Galway hurlers have suffered a big setback in their bid for Leinster glory with key forward Conor Cooney set to miss the provincial campaign.