Corofin signal intent as Cortoon demolished

CHAMPIONS Corofin laid down a firm marker at the weekend that they are driven in their quest to become the first Galway club in 50 years to complete three county senior football titles in a row.

The champions signalled their intent for the coming year when they demolished Cortoon Shamrocks by 2-9 to 0-3 in the opening round on Saturday evening in Tuam Stadium.

Goals from Padraig Hanly and Justin Burke sealed an easy victory for Corofin as the champions limited Cortoon Shamrocks to a solitary point from Derek Gilmore in the entire second half.