Cummins inspires Galway to glory

GALWAY’S excellence on the national minor hurling stage manifested itself once more in yesterday’s ESB All-Ireland MHC final.

Stung by the events of last year’s decider when they were mugged late on by Kilkenny, Galway seized on the opportunity to exact revenge.

They were worthy winners, illustrating their hurling prowess when unleashing a devastating second quarter display that was pivotal to their success. But they displayed mental fortitude as well, staying in the ascendancy in gritty fashion and never allowing themselves to be spooked by a brave and powerful second-half revival by Kilkenny.