Two second-half goals by Conor Whelan sent Galway to victory and in turn a Division 1 quarter-final date with Wexford next weekend.

Limerick comfortably dismissed Galway to extend their winning run in the Allianz League to six games going back to last year.

Kilkenny full-back Huw Lawlor wants to see his side get their NHL campaign off to a winning start against Dublin this weekend.

Waterford 1-18 Galway 0-19