Joe Canning among the Galway big guns set to return for clash with champions Limerick 

The men from the west eased to an opening round Allianz League win over Westmeath

Shane Cooney of Galway is tackled by Joey Boyle of Westmeath during the Allianz Hurling League clash on Saturday. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Galway 5-34 Westmeath 1-16

Galway manager Shane O’Neill expects to have big guns such as Joe Canning, Daithi Burke and captain Padraic Mannion back for next Sunday’s showdown with All-Ireland champions Limerick at Pearse Stadium.