Gaule strike powers Cats

Kilkenny laid down a strong marker for the Liberty Insurance senior camogie championship, recording a 1-10 to 1-8 away win over Galway in the opening round.

The Noresiders were outsiders but this shock result considerably boosts their prospects of emerging from a very difficult group that also involves Wexford, Clare and Derry.

Kilkenny laid the groundwork for victory in the first half, when they held their opponents scoreless, while scoring six points.