Kernan makes five changes for Galway

Galway manager Joe Kernan has made five changes to his team for Sunday afternoon's Connacht SFC semi-final against Sligo at Pearse Stadium (throw-in 2pm).

Nicky Joyce has failed to recover from a knee injury, with Matthew Clancy coming into the full-forward line.

Clancy featured as a half-time substitute and scored a point in the Tribesmen's win over New York in the opening game of the Championship on May 2.

There are two changes in defence, with Adrian Faherty replacing Eoin O'Conghaile in goal, while Gareth Bradshaw slots in at right half-back instead of Declan Meehan.

Paul Conroy replaces Barry Cullinane at midfield, while there are two changes in attack.

Sean Armstrong replaces Fiachra Breathnach, with Clancy in for the injured Nicky Joyce.

Meanwhile, team captain Michael Meehan is listed among the substitutes after recovering from a medial ligament injury.

GALWAY (SFC v Sligo): A Faherty; K Fitzgerald, F Hanley, A Burke; G Bradshaw, D Blake, G O'Donnell; P Conroy, N Coleman; G Sice, S Armstrong, J Bergin; E Concannon, P Joyce, M Clancy.