Galway relishing battle with Kilkenny, says Damien Curley

Galway hurling selector Damien Curley believes his side are a different animal this term and they cannot wait to take on the reigning All-Ireland champions in Croke Park.

Galway relishing battle with Kilkenny, says Damien Curley
Fri, 03 Jul, 2015 - 01:00
Daragh Small

The Tribesmen have had a dismal few years since reaching the 2012 All-Ireland final, where they lost to Kilkenny after a replay.

That year was Anthony Cunningham’s first in charge, when they claimed their maiden Leinster crown by hammering Kilkenny 2-21 to 2-11 in the final.

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