Injury shock for Galway as Moore to miss season

LEAGUE champions Galway have suffered a major blow ahead of the hurling championship with the confirmation experienced defender Fergal Moore has been ruled out for the season.

The Turloughmore clubman missed the NHL Division One final win over Cork having picked up an ankle ligament injury against Dublin and the problem was aggravated playing for his club in the Galway championship.

Moore, a tight man-marker with a penchant for performing on the big day, was regarded as doubtful for the Leinster championship opener against Wexford but a scan has revealed that he will be out for the season.