'Very important' for Henry Shefflin and Galway to start National League on a high

Realistically, the margin of Galway’s victory was all that needed to be determined on a wintery afternoon. They both were able to look at what might develop down the track.

Galway manager Henry Shefflin after the Allianz Hurling League win over Offaly. Picture: Ray Ryan/Sportsfile

The two managers came through a similar pathway in Ballyhale and Kilkenny but the ambitions and targets of Henry Shefflin and Michael Fennelly going into this contest at Pearse Stadium in Salthill were vastly different.

Realistically, the margin of Galway's victory was all that needed to be determined on a wintery afternoon at the seaside venue.