Murphy announces minor final team

Galway boss Mattie Murphy has confirmed his side for Sunday's All-Ireland minor hurling final against Limerick at Croke Park (throw-in 1.30pm).

Murphy has made three changes - two in personnel - to his starting fifteen from the 4-13 to 1-9 semi-final defeat of Cork. The vanquished Rebels had nine points to spare over Limerick when they won the Munster final in June.

Loughrea's Francis Kerrigan has lost his place in the Galway midfield to Kevin Coen of Ballindereen. Coen, who will partner captain Andrew Kilkenny in the centre, lined out in the half-forward line against Cork and that is where Murphy's two other switches are.

With Sean Glynn moving to the right flank to take Coen's wing forward berth, Craughwell ace Alan Callanan and Ardrahan's John Greene are new inclusions on the 40.

Galway are bidding to retain the Irish Press Cup which they won last year thanks to a one-point replay win over Kilkenny.

Six of the starting 15 from last year's All-Ireland final win are on Sunday's team - Paul Loughnane, John Hughes, Ciaran O'Donovan, Andrew Keary, Keith Kilkenny and Joe Canning.

Full-forward Canning from Portumna scored 1-6 in last month's win over Cork.

GALWAY (MHC v Limerick): J Skehell; A Leech, P Loughnane; P Callaghan, J Hughes, C O'Donovan, K Kilkenny; A Keary (Capt), K Coen; S Glynn, J Greene, A Callanan; C Kavanagh, J Canning, B Murphy.