Cooney a major doubt for Galway, admits Cunningham

Galway hurler Conor Cooney is unlikely to figure against Tipperary in Sunday week’s All-Ireland semi-final, according to manager Anthony Cunningham.

Half-forward Cooney, Galway’s sole All Star nominee in 2014, has not played a single minute of competitive hurling in the maroon shirt this year as he continues to recover from a second metatarsal fracture.

Cunningham confirmed Cooney has returned to light training, but said he’s not likely to feature in their bid for an All-Ireland final berth — the 22-year old last lined out for his county in the qualifier defeat to Tipperary 12 months ago.