If Canning is fully fit Portumna should prevail
THE age-old argument about whether or not Galway teams are at a disadvantage going into All- Ireland semi-finals, by virtue of their lack of opposition in Connacht, doesn’t apply here.
While Portumna did enjoy their usual romp in the Connacht final, a 6-23 to 0-7 trouncing of James Stephens of Ballina, and Loughmore-Castleiney did have to battle their way through Munster with three hard-earned wins over Erin’s Own (Cork), Adare (Limerick) and Tulla (Clare), all that is now water well under the bridge.
