Burns goal the difference as Loughrea win third ever Galway SHC title against Cappataggle

Outsiders Cappataggle, featuring in their first final, were left to rue a multitude of missed scoring chances in the second half, among them eight wides

Anthony Burns of Loughrea celebrates after scoring what would turn out to be a crucial goal.

Galway SHC final: Loughrea 1-15 Cappataggle 0-16 

Anthony Burns’ 57th minute goal sealed Loughrea their third ever Galway SHC title in a nervy final at a packed Kenny Park in Athenry.