Hayes: Our focus is on beating Cats

Galway stalwart Damien Hayes says he’s not concerned about Dublin as they focus on beating Kilkenny this weekend to avoid a relegation play-off and in turn qualify for a Division 1semi-final.

The 2011 league champions, who face a relegation play-off next month, can do the Tribesmen a huge favour by denying Waterford victory in Dungarvan on Sunday as it will ensure their Division 1A safety.

And yet the quirkiness of the league dictates that Galway are still in with a shout of qualifying for the semi-finals and will do so if they beat Kilkenny.