Returning Joe Canning shows no ill-effects

Kerry 0-12 Galway 1-22: Joe Canning made his first start of the season as Galway eased to victory against Kerry in this Division 1B clash at Austin Stack Park, Tralee.

Canning hit nine points and was controversially denied a goal as his bullet-like drive flew past Martin Stackpoole but hit the keeper’s spare hurleys and richocheted back into play.

The visitors struggled to find their groove in the opening half and Padraig Brehony’s 34th minute goal was all that separated the sides as Galway retired with a 1-7 to 0-7 interval lead.