Kiely: Limerick working hard on legal handpass 

Overall, Kiely was pleased with the performance.

KEY FIGURE: Kyle Hayes of Limerick in action against Cianan Fahy of Galway during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group A match between Galway and Limerick at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Limerick did what Limerick do as they cruised through much of their encounter with Galway methodically, albeit never fully pulling clear. John Kiely’s side were also fortunate to avoid a red card after Kyles Hayes caught Brian Concannon in the second half.

A tussle near the sideline saw Hayes swipe back and catch the Galway forward on the faceguard. Hayes was already on a yellow at the time and referee Sean Stack elected to take no action.