Paul Conroy: Galway ready for big boys

Paul Conroy believes Galway “weren’t ready” to make the step up to Division 1 until now but says they will be competitive in the top flight if they secure promotion on Sunday.

The Tribesmen face a straight promotion shoot-out against Cavan in Kingspan Breffni Park, with both teams desperate to seize the opportunity with developing young sides.

After being relegated in 2011, Galway narrowly missed the chance to bounce straight back up in 2012 when an injury-time goal from Johnny Doyle denied them promotion, and stagnated for a few seasons after that disappointment.