THIS was an emphatic win for Galway over a lacklustre Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds, a win which sees Ger Loughnane’s men qualify directly for the semi-final as group winners and raises plenty of questions about the quality of the Shannonsiders.

CORK call up three newcomers, Eoin Cadogan of Douglas, Brian Corry, Ballymartle and young Glen Rovers forward Patrick Horgan for their Allianz NHL clash with Dublin in Parnell Park on Sunday.

A LET-DOWN for the 6,279 supporters in Thurles yesterday for this top-of-the-bill televised NHL round two clash: a disappointing match — but no fault of the home side as Tipperary added impetus to a growing belief that this could be their year.