Galway SFC: Corofin set up Salthill/Knocknacarra semi-final showdown

The Galway kingins got past a spirited Killannin challenge in the quarter-finals.

Veteran Gary Sice was among the scorers as Corofin booked their last four place. File pic: Ray Ryan/Sportsfile

Reigning Galway SFC champions Corofin, bidding for their 20th crown in the past 34 years, will take on Salthill/Knocknacarra in the semi-finals, while Tuam Stars will meet Maigh Cuilinn in the other last four encounter.

Corofin held off a spirited challenge from Killannin in the quarter-finals. They got a glorious start with a goal from Dylan Canney after just 45 seconds but a goal from Cian Folan after 22 minutes brought Killannin back into contention.