Loughnane enjoys solid Galway performance

Galway 3-25 Antrim 0-12

Galway shot to the top of the Division 1B standings as they looked sharp in Ger Loughnane’s first league game at the helm.

Kevin Broderick scored 1-2 in the opening half - he batted home a 16th-minute goal for the Tribesmen, who had former minor captain John Lee debuting at centre-back.

David Tierney nabbed the hosts’ second goal, just before the break, as they led 2-9 to 0-5.

Eugene Cloonan, who struck five first half points, took his tally to 1-10 with a late goal. The Saffrons’ scorers included Karl McKeegan, Liam Watson, Patrick Richmond and Brendan and Michael Herron.