Larkins see off Athenry to reach quarters

A Tommy Larkins side who won their only Galway SHC title back in 1971 will bid to dethrone the reigning champions St Thomas’ in the quarter-finals of this year’s title race.

The Woodford-Ballinakill side booked their place in the last eight yesterday with a win over former All-Ireland champions Athenry in the preliminary quarter-finals.