Injury blow for Henry Shefflin as Oisín Salmon ruled out

Elsewhere, Cork footballer Cathail O’Mahony is to see a specialist in the coming days to learn the full extent of the hamstring injury he suffered while lining out for UCC

INJURY BLOW: Cork's Shane Barrett and Oisin Salmon of Galway. Pic: INPHO/Bryan Keane

Galway manager Henry Shefflin’s defensive options have been lessened with the news that corner-back Oisín Salmon is facing a “lengthy period” on the sideline because of the shoulder injury he suffered during Saturday’s Fitzgibbon Cup final.

Salmon had to be helped from the field towards the end of the Fitzgibbon final after damaging his shoulder. The University of Galway defender later departed the SETU Waterford venue by ambulance.