Kavanagh inspires Mellows in city derby

Conor Kavanagh scored two goals for reigning champions Liam Mellows as they beat Castlegar 3-15 to 2-13 in the big city derby in Group 1 of the Galway SHC at Pearse Stadium.

Castlegar played with the wind in the first half and they held a 1-9 to 2-2 lead at half-time. Enda Concannon scored early but goals from Adrian Morrissey and Kavanagh helped Liam Mellows back into the game.

Kavanagh struck again after the resumption and despite a late Kevin Keane goal Mellows held on for victory.