Shane Walsh says final experience has whetted Galway's appetite

Walsh played down his own majestic performance, shooting nine points off both feet, from placed balls and from open play

MAJESTIC: Shane Walsh of Galway in action against Tom O'Sullivan of Kerry during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final match between Kerry and Galway at Croke Park in Dublin. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Galway star Shane Walsh said that having finally tasted an All-Ireland final experience after ten years on the team, he wants to get back on the stage again next year — and this time go one better.

The Kilkerrin/Clonberne man produced a performance from the ages but even his stunning display against Kerry and haul of 0-9 was not enough to bring the Sam Maguire Cup back to Galway for the first time since they won their ninth title in 2001.