Galway absorb stubborn Kilkenny rally to claim first league points

It’s a result that puts a different complexion on the league for both teams.

Martin Keoghan of Kilkenny and Conor Whelan of Galway. Pic: James Lawlor/Inpho

Kilkenny 1-19 Galway 2-19 

Anthony Daly is fond of reminding us that Kilkenny are never beaten. He made that very observation just last week after Derek Lyng’s side recovered from an early seven-point deficit against Clare’s All-Ireland champions in the first round of the league to win in Ennis.