Galway at full-strength for Premier showdown

WITH the recalls of Fergal Moore, Shane Kavanagh, Fergal Healy and Niall Healy, Galway will field their strongest team of the season for next Sunday’s Allianz NHL showdown with Tipperary at Pearse Stadium.

Moore is named at left full back, with Cathal Dervan switching over to the right corner of defence. Kavanagh comes in at right half back, with Fergal Healy named as new midfield partner to Kevin Hynes. Niall Healy is selected at left half forward.

Meanwhile, a high ranking county official has slammed what he sees as the Leinster Council’s increasing bias towards third level competitions.