Padraic Joyce happy to see 'pride and passion back in the Galway jersey'

This was Galway’s first competitive win since trouncing Tyrone in the league back in February last year

FULL STRETCH: Galway's Paul Conroy battles for possession with Eddie Nolan of Roscommon in Sunday's Allianz FL Division 1 South clash at Pearse Stadium. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Given the manner of their defeat to Kerry in Tralee, this was a match that Galway simply had to win and they were good value for it on a typically windy day in Salthill.

But it’s doubtful if either side will place much stock on it when they clash in the Connacht semi-final at Hyde Park on July 4.