Galway hurlers get mixed injury news

Galway hurlers could be on the verge of a surprise boost in the next two weeks with Conor Cooney back doing light training following his broken foot.

However, the good news is tainted with confirmation that Niall Burke will miss Saturday’s Leinster semi-final with Laois because of a shoulder injury, and Tribes’ manager Anthony Cunningham says the Oranmore/Maree man will have to undergo further tests on the problem.

“Niall Burke, long term is probably going to need more work done on his shoulder. He has done some work with us but it’s not right yet.